Category Archives: EURO Adventures

An Irish Adventure that starts in Wales

Sunday 26th May 2019 Today its a final check and packing day getting ready for the off on Wednesday May 29th. On this trip I will be accompanied by 4 of the guys I met on my February 2018 Thailand … Continue reading

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7 days of great riding in the Pyrenees…Part 2

So here is the trip summary Part 2..7 days of great riding in the Pyrenees 🙂 Those who haven’t read Part 1 yet might want to start with the previous post 🙂 In Part 2 we are starting from the … Continue reading

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7 days of great riding in the Pyrenees..Part 1

Sunday 9th September 18.. Just got back from the Pyrenees I had planned to post some updates during the trip but with 5 of us this time, long riding days and a rush at the end of the day to … Continue reading

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A Pyrenees adventure just 3 days away

Sunday 26th August 18 Its a rainy Sunday in the UK and I’ve been sitting in front of the TV since 11:30 this morning waiting for the Moto GP at Silverstone to start. Its 15:30 now and still no racing … Continue reading

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Summary of the whole Norway/Sweden trip and time to see the videos I’ve been saving

Sunday 29th July 18 Its raining in the UK today, so time to gather my thoughts on the recent trip to Norway and my unplanned visit to Sweden.  If this is your first blog visit to this Norwegian adventure, you’ve … Continue reading

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Amsterdam, then home to the UK

To Amsterdam, then home to the UK Day 15 & 16 Weds 25th and Thurs 26th July 18 As I rode to Amsterdam I was hoping to see some more windmills; It’s very flat and windy up in the north. … Continue reading

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Out of Sweden, across Denmark to Germany, then Netherlands

Day 12 Sun 22nd July18 Out of Sweden, across Denmark to Flensburg, Germany 400 miles My plan was to make it down to Malmo and then ride across “the bridge” to Denmark (yes, that bridge for those who watch the … Continue reading

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South through Swedish forests and beautiful lakes

Day 10Fri 20th July 18 South through the Swedish forests and lakes to Mora 400 miles. Slept well and still had my wallet in the morning 😊 Had a good breakfast, chatted more and then set off south again. After … Continue reading

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Somewhere in North of Sweden to somewhere South

Day 9 Thurs 19th July..CONTINUED Somewhere in North of Sweden to Somewhere South! So Claus and I chatted about our speeding experiences with the Norwegian police. He was on one of the remote islands off Lofoten only reached by ferry; … Continue reading

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A sudden dramatic change of plan in North Norway

 Day8 Weds 18th July 18 Trondheim to Mo I Rana 300 miles Got on the road for 08.30 today. Took a while to clear Trondheim, through long dark tunnels and a very long boring avg speed camera 70kph stretch. Then … Continue reading

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Troll’s Staircase and on to Trondheim

Day 6 Monday 16th July 18 Hjelle to Alesund 173 miles Slept well and woke up to the most beautiful morning. Sunny, warm ,still clear water on the lake and snow glistening on the mountain tops.. what a great place … Continue reading

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Bergen and beyond

Day 4 Sat 14th July 18 Ferry and Bergen Slept well in my luxurious cabin until 05.30 when I was awoken by an announcement for those passengers getting off at Stavanger! 🙁  got up shortly after and had a good … Continue reading

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The long road to Norway

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NORWAY..my biggest solo adventure yet!

Monday 2nd July 18 The next adventure is approaching rapidly!!  On 11th July18 I will set off for the channel tunnel and head for NORWAY 🇳🇴 😎 This trip is gonna be a big one; 16 days away and nearly 5000 … Continue reading

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Off to Spain

This trip was pretty hectic, long days riding and then a rush for cold beer when we arrived at the hotel, followed by shower and dinner…just couldn’t find time to update along the way; so here’s a full update of the … Continue reading

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