Dammit. Another one I missed cos I was out making pennies. I hate work! (the concept of it, that is. Where I am at the moment is pretty ok as it's month on/off).

A travel guide to my recent trip to NZ will shortly be gracing the pages of Amazon and other digital outlets. A diary-like synopsis of my 5 week trip which was initially to be a bike trip, but (not letting the cat out of the bag here) ended up in a car. Whether you be biker, hiker, camper van driver...

Can I come? I haven't been to a rally for ages, well, since the Overland in August. It'll be good to see the usual suspects and have a beer or 3.

Dear All, I'm afraid that myself and old Cruella won't be coming down for the fun of the Yuletide and I'll have to wait til next year til I next hear those words "Little fat baaasturd!" from Mr Mills! I'll be selling my wares at a market stall and hopefully making money to fund my next tri...

Just thought I'd give you all the heads up I just booked my next test ride - the new 310 GS. Seems ok to me. None of that "barge" feeling with 170kg. Same weight as my old 125 Varadero which did me proud up until the power came into question. Can't wait.

Who is it? Anyone I know? haha

Hi Jon old boy,
I've been in touch with Vincent on site who says I book my bunk with the centre and I assume I pay you for the food etc. Or do I pay him for the breakfast as it's not mentioned on their website?
Cheer in advance old bean!

Hi John!
I just sent a message to the centre re wooden huts (glamping this year - at least I'll be on two wheels!). I'd like to have breakfast in bed both mornings please. The Monday after the event is my birthday, so I'll not be going home. I'll make a plan on Sunday when I leave!

Is it carburettors or efi?

Cheers Red! Last time we met up you were off on a trip. Can't remember where you went,but wherever it was I'm sure you enjoyed yourself. I'm currently writing an article about my recent Benelux trip for MEM. How do you know the price of the Himalayan? Is it cos you've paid the deposit or are you jus...