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Category Archives: Patagonia
Patagonia Movie
Friends (Brian and Shira who publish Backroads Magazine) I made on the Patagonia Trip put this together – it’s great.
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Patagonia
It’s hard to compress into a few words just how big an impact my trip has had on me. It is unquestionably the finest motorcycling trip I have ever made and two reasons stand out. Firstly the place is simply … Continue reading
Posted in BMW, Patagonia, Touring, motorcycle
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Back from the Fin del Mundo
Patagonia was simply amazing – totally fantastic in every respect. My trip was all I hoped it would/could be. This is as far as the road will take you in South America and what a road! Mountains, deserts, rainforests, glaciers, … Continue reading
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Off-Road Again
Well, I survived another bout of off-roading. This was certainly an experience and totally unlike the BMW course last weekend. I have to say that the BMW course was in my view much better value and far more professionally run. … Continue reading
Posted in Clothing, Honda, Off-road, Patagonia, motorcycle
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Done It!
I had a fabulous couple of riding days in Wales doing this course in preparation for my Patagonia trip. The photos on this certificate don’t really do the course or the environment justice. I bounced up and down dale (with … Continue reading
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Patagonia Preparations
This is supposedly a blog about my Goldwing experiences but the weather is keeping the lid on those at present! The great performance of the Wing in bad weather has shown me that I needn’t fear a bit of rain … Continue reading
Posted in Camping, Clothing, Goldwing, Patagonia, motorcycle
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Patagonia Problems
Well not problems – challenges rather. On the clothing front, I finally sprang for a BMW Rallye 2 Pro suit. No that’s not me modelling it! I shudder to think what my Goldwing buddies are going to say if they … Continue reading
Posted in Clothing, Goldwing, Patagonia, motorcycle
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Bike clothing
I am somewhat at a loss to know what to wear for the Patagonia trip. Temperatures can range from the 90s down to the 30s (Fahrenheit) apparently, it can also get very wet and windy. My money is really on … Continue reading
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Motorcycling is an expensive business!
I booked my flight to Chile today for the End of the World Tour. I also splashed out for another larger tent for camping – I’ll give the other one to one of the grandkids. Used just once, it will … Continue reading
Posted in Camping, Equipment, Goldwing, Patagonia
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Completely Bonkers??
My paper Aerostich catalogue landed on the mat yesterday and for those of you who haven’t yet acquired one of these I suggest you do so without delay – it is a veritable Aladdin”s cave of biking gear porn and … Continue reading
Posted in BMW, Off-road, Patagonia, Touring
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