The long way home, that was our plan. Waking up on Sunday the weather was gorgeous. So we intended to make the most out of the day. Right after breakfast we packed up and left Straand hotel in Vrådal. Before getting on, a few things about the/our hotel. It’s pretty good, but in my opinion,…read more>>
Sights
Lysebotn in western Norway, day 1&2
Lysebotn is a name that might not mean anything to lots of people. If you are a motorcycle rider, and have been in Norway, Lysebotn might ring a bell. If not, then you might have missed something worth going back to Norway to experience. Going west Friday July 12th the course was set for Vrådal,…read more>>
Folkestone & folly, 2019 Summer adventure, day 12
Folkestone was my next destination. An overnight stay, then southeast into & through France. Didn’t happen, but mistakes & shit certainly happened! Before going to Folkestone, and my (almost) last miles on British soil, I had decided to ride into Oxford. Over the course of the past 4 decades I’ve been in England more times…read more>>
Wales, 2019 Summer adventure, day 10
Wales was my next goal. I had seen a lot pictures, read a lot about Wales, the beauty of the landscape. Finally it was my turn to experience the region. Left Liverpool in the morning, at first it looked like the weather was clearing up, but my hope quickly waned. Soon enough it started to…read more>>
Westward, 2019 Summer adventure, day 7-9
Westward was the next plan. From Doncaster on small roads, for a while, to Liverpool where I was going to spend some days with friends. The first half of the leg I was escorted by Dave and Mick. They were up for a ride, it was Saturday and excellent weather. I should mention they’ve done…read more>>
Yorkshire bimbling, 2019 Summer adventure, day 5-6
Yorkshire was an interesting and pleasant experience. Much thanks to my friend Dave who guided me around on many cool roads. A Yorkshire (& proper) English breakfast Had it coming. Had to have it. I am sort of weak for a real English breakfast. But not necessarily the tomatoes. Because Dave had made a remark…read more>>
Karlovy Vary – 2018 Summer adventure (Part 14)
Karlovy Vary, aka Karlsbad in German, might not be the most beautiful or interesting city in Europe. But it does have qualities, and is worth a visit. Karlovy Vary has both a long and interesting history. A spa town of old but that’s far from all worth mentioning. Best to leave the history lesson to…read more>>
Border crossing – 2018 Summer adventure (Part 12)
A border was to be crossed, “plan” was to ride into Czech Republic and continue north. Didn’t go as “planned”, possibly because the “plan” was non-existent. Danube river Left the hotel and Sankt Ulrich bei Steyr not too early in the morning. Past Steyr I took a eastern course, and got back on small-ways, with…read more>>
Neresheim & south – 2018 Summer adventure (Part 7)
Neresheim I had never heard about, before June 30th 2018. After the encounter I’ll never forget that name. Might make stop there again, one day in the future. Farewell to Rothenburg It had been a short but pleasant stay. Walked through parts on foot, but there’s lots I never got to see. Definitely one of…read more>>
MC Adventure 2016 (6), Italy, Tirol and north again
The Timmelsjoch alpine road into Italy is a pretty awesome riding experience. That the fog hang or rather drifted across the mountainsides as I passed over, just added an extra dimension of drama to the whole experience. The higher the road climbed, the thicker the fog, until… Italy, or Italian “Tirolia” a little further up…read more>>