I'm a maybe, but its the weekend after coming back from Thailand riding hols, so might need to have a weekend of going no where..

Doh, thought this was weekend of Dad's wedding but it isn't, so i'd be interested

Hi Thanks for the concern. I'm not on the road. My bike is making noises but hasn't gone bang. The big end bearing is on its way out. I'll be stripping the engine over the next week. Best case scenario is a big end bearing and piston rings. Worst case is new head and more bottom end bits. I've been ...

cheaper way to do it is to get a buff, and soak that in cool water, wring it out and put it back round your neck. The cooling effect is right over your jugular. Ummm. Cool.

I do this every time I stop for a pee on hot days. Also merino t-shirt stays moist longer if you make that wet too.

adventure before dementia...

I have a pair of Hood jeans, I love the quality and sturdyness of them, I have no doubts that they will do the business when the time comes. My only bug bear is that the kevlar runs all the way to the waist band, and so there is no give in them when bending, and as my waistband and wobbly belly size...

I didn't need an LOI for Turkmenistan (got that visa in Mashad Iran) or Uzbekistan (applied by post via London) but that was 2012... times are a changing...

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/ACU-GOLD-APPR ... 1e878aae06

ACU stickers are easily purchased from the bay of fleas...

its alright saying 'stay in hostels', great if you have the cash. I've just done a 17 day tour of South Island NZ, and only stayed in a hostel (backpackers as they call them) twice... the rest of the time bush camped or used Department of Conservation campsites (about £2.50 per night if the warden c...

dang, as said before, once burgled they will be back, especially if they have seen your other bike...

the only chain worth its salt is an Almax.... oh and big dogs help too!