2016
Iceni Rally 2016
This rally was one that I was looking forward to; I was totally clueless in which way to tackle this year’s event after my errors last time around. It wasn’t that my original plan was no good, in fact with Read more
2016
2 Pubs and 2 Castles
It’s another glorious Saturday morning and with the rest of the RigsVille collective doing their own it was time to get out on the FJR and bag a few locations for this years TMBF 2016 Challenge 100. After looking at Read more
2016
Castles of North Wales
Another free Monday, another early start, and another excuse to point the bike west. This time, though, the plan was a bit more ambitious, North Wales and, if all went well, the Isle of Anglesey too. Stop One: Llyn Brenig Read more
2016
Aberystwyth Castle
I found myself in one of those rare occasions where I had a day off in the week and with the rest of the RigsVille collective working it was an ideal day to get out on the FJR and pick Read more
2016
National Road Rally 2016
Second attempt at this rally, and, being the easiest of the year from a riding point of view, is a fine way of spending a Saturday riding some decent roads on your chosen route without the problem of possible detours Read more
Bikes
Bonzo’s Kawasaki Z1000SX
After 11 months or so with his Kawasaki ZZR1400 Bonzo traded it in for a brand new Kawasaki Z1000SX.
2016
2016 Biker Rallies Challenge
This was my second event organised by Rob & Barbara and they certainly work hard at the job. All the scouting that is involved must take untold hours so it is a big thank you from me to the pair Read more
2016
Ride the County 2016
The “Ride the County” concept is a by no means small effort to raise funds for the Thames Valley Air Ambulance, this very activity brings to the fore the ever-present debate of the necessity of these events in order to Read more
Biker Friendly Cafes
Reg’s Cafe
Hidden away in one of Banbury’s industrial estates is a gem of a place, it’s not your usual greasy joe’s cafe that you would expect to find but one that’s very clean, well decorated (love the london theme) and serves great food by very polite and friendly staff.
2016
South West Peninsular Rally 2016
Into my second year of Motorcycle Scatter Rallies and the SWPSR is the first up on the calendar. The idea is to visit so many points during the day between 08:00 and 23:59 the start and finish being in Langley, Read more
2016
Bonzo’s Rough Day Out
The day started later than usual as bob had a bit of work to see too first!, on a Saturday too, what is the world coming too?. It did give me the opportunity to take the scenic route to his Read more
2016
Bonzo’s Bandit Debut
According to the weathermen, the day promised to be a dry one. With this in mind Bob was eager to get the BMW R1200RS out on the road for a blast, not to mention trying out all the GoPro and Read more
2016
Rig’s Rainy Ride Out
After all the rain and cold weather we have recently it was great to wake up on Saturday morning to see blue(ish) skies and to feel the warm(ish) breeze, today was going to a great day for getting out on Read more
2016
Billy No Mates, Blustery Day Run
Billy had been eyeing the weather forecast for the last few days and sure enough, the expected rain was hammering down, these weather forecasters were getting better. It was no all doom and gloom however, the rain was forecast to Read more
2016
Billy No Mates, 5 Castles Run
End of January already, where is the year going?, Billy found himself with a free Saturday so it was all go, the weather was forecast to be on the cool side of cold but a good chance of a dry Read more
2016
Rig’s TMBF 2016 Challenge 100
For the third year running both Steve and Rig are both taking part in The Motorbike Forum UK Challenge 100 which is organised by the splendid fellows over at themotorbikeforum.co.uk. The challenge consists of visiting 90 locations that are divided Read more
2016
Steve’s TMBF 2016 Challenge 100
For the third year running both Steve and Rig are both taking part in The Motorbike Forum UK Challenge 100 which is organised by the splendid fellows over at themotorbikeforum.co.uk. The challenge consists of visiting 90 locations that are divided Read more
Bikes
BMW R1200RS
Bob’s finally decided to get a new bike in the form of the spectacular BMW R1200RS SE from Cotswold Gloucester BMW
England
The Rutland TT
The Rutland TT is a legendary 90 ish mile circular ride that loops around the picturesque shores of Rutland Water. Now, before anyone gets carried away, this isn’t the Isle of Man TT. Nobody’s setting lap records here unless you Read more
England
A264 – East Grinstead to Royal Tunbridge Wells
A264 – East Grinstead to Royal Tunbridge Wells
2015
Iron Butt Iceni Rally 2015
The Iron Butt Association seem to be the masters of the rally scene but a 36 hour rally or even the 18 hour version seemed to be a step too far for me to contemplate. Step up the inaugural running Read more
2015
Brecon to Hay Bluff
`twas another splendid August Saturday morning and we were hopig for a large turnout for today’s rideout but due to a few members of the RigsVille collective having to perform other duties only myself and Bob were out to play Read more
2015
A Rare Day Off
Finding myself with a rare day off from work and other family related duties I pondered over how best to spend such a rare and golden opportunity. Unfortunately the Infiniti Red Bull Racing team didn’t need my driving abilities today Read more
Bikes
Kawasaki ZZR1400
July 2015 After nearly 8 years of ownership Bonzo has decided to replace his 70,000 mile Honda Blackbird with another equally stunning bike, this Kawasaki ZZR1400. Farkles fitted: Delkevic Carbon Fibre Silencers R&G Tail Tidy Oxford Heated Grips June 2016 Read more
2015
National Road Rally 2015
This event was laid out in a different format to previous rallies that I had entered, so the planning challenge was a new experience. The checkpoints are issued in a matrix format with the lines between allocated a set mileage Read more
2015
Rainman Trip
Homeward bound on the M6 it was blacker than black over Bill’s mothers, you just knew that the waterproofs were in for a severe testing, the road was dry at the time and tootling along at the regulation 70 MPH Read more
2015
2015 Biker Rallies Challenge
This was now my third event of this kind following on from the South West Peninsular Rally in March and the Welsh National Rally in May. I completed the online application and sorted out payment as directed and was in, Read more
Whoops a Daisy
Whoops! – Windsor’s Honda X11
Date: May 30th 2015 Location: Junction of the A422/B4092 near Inkberrow Bike: Honda X11 – written off Rider: Windsor – broken leg, shoulder, thumb.
2015
2015 Welsh National Rally
Following on from my participation in the South West Peninsular Rally I decided to have a crack at another event. I downloaded the entry form for the 2015 Welsh National Rally and in the good old fashioned way completed and Read more
Product Reviews
Telferizer Sat Nav Mount – Yamaha FJR1300
Robert Telfer has been making custom sat nav mounts for a number of years, in fact the first one I purchased was to fit my Triumph Sprint ST and when I sold the bike I left the mount on for the Read more