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by itchyfeet
Thu Mar 24, 2016 2:32 pm
Forum: THE PUB
Topic: Crap Joke time
Replies: 45
Views: 12598

Re: Crap Joke time

Chris Eubank has written a book on Ethics.
If it proves successful he is planning on doing one for Devon&Cornwall.
by itchyfeet
Mon Sep 28, 2015 7:10 pm
Forum: MEETS & RUNS
Topic: ecky thump rally 2015
Replies: 159
Views: 35612

Re: ecky thump rally 2015

Hi all, if its not too late I'd like to come to this one. I did the first Boil rally on my Tiger then the one somewhere near Thetford forest on my Rocket with the Wife. It'll just be me this time though on the little Tiger. I've been to the Cropton Brewery before and the roads were great, fish and c...
by itchyfeet
Sat May 02, 2015 9:03 am
Forum: RIDE REPORTS
Topic: An excellent day in Dorset
Replies: 19
Views: 5894

Re: An excellent day in Dorset

Where abouts was that ford please?

I'm pretty sure a few years back I drove though there as a passenger in my mates off road Rangie.

Nice photo's.
by itchyfeet
Sat May 02, 2015 8:54 am
Forum: CLOTHING
Topic: Linings in or out
Replies: 19
Views: 6650

Re: Linings in or out

Snap. I always take the liners out of Jackets at least. A lot of the manufacturers I have bought from the liners are either quilted in appearance or silver? I use a good windbreaker/thermal jacket that doubles up off the bike, RAB make some good stuff. The last post about being a Geordie made me smi...
by itchyfeet
Sat May 02, 2015 8:42 am
Forum: THE PUB
Topic: The Best Place For a Biker To Live In Britain?
Replies: 81
Views: 21155

Re: The Best Place For a Biker To Live In Britain?

Southern poof here (puff) for you Northeners. Salisbury plain. New Forest, Jurassic coast, devon and cornwall 1 an a half hours away, Portsmouth 45 mins for ferries to France/ Bilboa, chunnel 1 hour fifty. And I can still ride up North when I fancy gravy on my chips or a tasteless pint of john smith...
by itchyfeet
Sat May 02, 2015 8:30 am
Forum: ADVENTURE BIKE RIDER
Topic: what would people consider the best low /self maintenance 2up off road capable machine ?
Replies: 48
Views: 11620

Re: what would people consider the best low /self maintenance 2up off road capable machine ?

The best two up, 'you cant overload it' bike I've ever used was a Tiger 955i. Good power, very comfy, great tank range. Looked the part, in an ugliest girl at the dance way but was limited, with my skills to nothing more than gravel trails. Can't remember the weight exactly but I think that's a moot...
by itchyfeet
Tue Apr 21, 2015 7:42 am
Forum: TRAVEL
Topic: Gibralter, customs
Replies: 12
Views: 4808

Re: Gibralter, customs

Hi, been there a few times now, think most has been covered here. Use the bike only lane, push, the locals will. Be careful of the scooters they dont care much for panniers. Crossing the Airport runway makes you look twice, as stated stay away from the center for parking, The Bristol Hotel normally ...
by itchyfeet
Wed Mar 25, 2015 9:52 am
Forum: TRAVEL
Topic: Wild Camping-the pros and cons
Replies: 62
Views: 14683

Re: Wild Camping-the pros and cons

2012-07-1906.32.31-1.jpg Its a strange thing age does to, or can do to your mind. When i was in my twenties i rough camped all over Europe and didn't give much thought to possibility of being robbed/mugged. Now I'm in my fourties last years trip though Portugal and spain saw me backtracking and not...
by itchyfeet
Sun May 20, 2012 7:52 am
Forum: TRAVEL
Topic: Best campsites Germany? Advice please.
Replies: 7
Views: 3179

Re: Best campsites Germany? Advice please.

you could pick up the D5oo just outside Wurzburg near Koblenz. Its called the romantic road, goes all the way dow to Neu Schwanstein (chitty chitty bang bang castles) there loads of camsites en route. Never booked, just stayed when I was tired. Heidleberg has a good site overlooking the river, head ...
by itchyfeet
Sun Mar 04, 2012 12:01 am
Forum: ABR Norfolk Rally Holt 11th - 13th May 2012
Topic: Re: ABR Norfolking Around Rally Convo Thread
Replies: 19
Views: 20226

Re: ABR Norfolking Around Rally Convo Thread

Hi james,
could you add +1 to my name please. My good lady wife will be joining me for the weekend, means i'll be coming on the rocket so no off road shenanigans but hey ho.

my alias, itchyfeet is defo because of wonderlust (mainly)

itchyfeet.

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