Starting in Melton Mowbray follow the B676 (Saxby Road) signposted Bourne, after 13 miles you will come across the junction with the A1, here go straight across onto the A151 (If your hungry you can always stop here at the Read more
Hand & Molecule sculpture in Ramsgate. Websites: Grim Riders Web Site Sculpture Trail Ride Google Map
The Family of Man sculpture at Snape Maltings is more than just a piece of art—it’s a conversation starter, a photo op, and perhaps even a source of a few “what is it supposed to be?” debates. Nestled in the Read more
First Fleet Sculpture in Portsmouth. Websites: Grim Riders Web Site Sculpture Trail Ride Google Map
Crucifixion Sculpture in Winchester Websites: Grim Riders Web Site Sculpture Trail Ride Google Map
Bob, Bonzo and Andy decided to head down to London and then around the South West England to pick up all the Grim Riders sculptures in the area. Websites: Grim Riders Web Site Sculpture Trail Ride Google Map
Orbit Sculpture in Stratford, London Websites: Grim Riders Web Site Sculpture Trail Ride Google Map
and it’s one of the first nice days of the year so we decided a nice trip to the seaside was in order, the ride to Aberystwyth was just what the doctor ordered to help blow away the Read more
The sculptures for this Millennium project were made by sculptor Paul Norris who worked on them for two years. The granite comes from Mabe in Cornwall. This is the central sculpture of the installation. Websites: Grim Riders Web Site Sculpture Read more
Alliance is a 25 metres (82 ft) high sculpture in the centre of Cardiff, Wales. It was created by French artist Jean-Bernard Metais. The sculpture consists of a large stainless steel and enamelled metal arrow column and a hoop, which Read more
Starting from just west of Llandovery with the junction of the A40 is the fantastic A482 into Lampeter
Spring, a striking blue steel piece that’s sprung up right on the site of Leamington Spa’s original spa, slap in the middle of the town’s ongoing facelift. If the council’s regeneration plans needed a mascot, this is it. The title’s Read more
The Quantum Leap sculpture, located next to the picturesque River Severn in Shrewsbury, is a towering tribute to one of the town’s most famous sons: Charles Darwin. Created to celebrate the bicentenary of the evolutionist’s birth in 1809, this massive Read more
Just a couple of photos from our annual winter pilgrimage to the NEC in Birmingham for this year’s Motorcycle Live show — an event that’s basically Christmas for motorcyclists, but with more leather jackets and fewer snowflakes. As always, the Read more
Ray has replaced his old Fireblade with a spanking new 2008 Honda CBR1000RR Fireblade, lucky bugger!
Bob’s gone and bought himself another Honda Blackbird, he’s still got his previous blue Honda Blackbird but while he was visiting a local dealer he saw this shiny silver Blackbird in the showroom and after having a chat with the dealer ended up buying it, so now the greedy bugger has 2 Honda Blackbirds!
On one of the warmest days of the year, instead of staying indoors and cool we decided to head south and have a wander around Wiltshire. Go figure! We started the day by meeting up with Ray and Bonzo at Read more
It was another unexpectedly warm Saturday in September, the kind of day that makes you feel like you’ve stolen something from summer. We were gathered around Bob’s kitchen table, mugs of tea in hand, putting the world to rights, when Read more
Bob, Bonzo, and Andy embarked on yet another two-wheeled escapade, this time aiming their trusty steeds toward Cornwall to bag Restormel Castle as part of the Grim Riders Castles Ride. With dreams of ancient ruins and a cracking photo op Read more
After a breakfast stop at Bringsty Cafe on the A44 near Worcester we headed along the A44 and into Elan Valley for a ride around the dams and reservoirs. Website: www.elanvalley.org.uk @Elan_Valley on twitter Elan Valley on Facebook
This is Andy’s Kawasaki GTR1400 which be bought in June 2011 after he got fed up with his Triumph Sprint ST constantly breaking down.
Bob, Bonzo, Chinny and Ray headed south across France and Spain in search of some great roads and even greater beer.
West End Cafe 15_17 Broad Street Llandovery SA20 0AR Website: www.westendcafe.co.uk Review to follow soon, maybe, one day, in a few weeks, honest!, err I blame Bonzo.
Bringsty Cafe used to known as Route 44 due to it being located next to the excellent A44 between Worcester and Bromyard, The cafe is ran by Tina and Sally who not only are very friendly and welcome bikers but also serve fantastic food and cake.
Taking the A4069 from Llangadog to Brynamman guides you through the open countryside of the Black Mountain Pass. The views along this road are outstanding but you must keep your eyes open for the tight bends and stray sheep. If Read more
Dolbadarn Castle is a fortification built by the Welsh prince Llywelyn the Great during the early 13th century, at the base of the Llanberis Pass, in North Wales. The castle was important both militarily and as a symbol of Llywelyn’s Read more
Bob, Bonzo, and Andy, the self-proclaimed knights of the open road (minus the horses, plus a few roaring motorcycles), saddled up and headed south on a grand quest to the Isle of Wight. Their mission? To conquer Carisbrooke Castle as Read more
It was a fantastic sunny day so we decided to head to the seaside after a breakfast stop at Bringsty Cafe on the A44 near Worcester and we headed West along the fantastic A44 all the way to Aberystwyth for Read more
Kenilworth Castle is located in the town of the same name in Warwickshire, England. Constructed from Norman through to Tudor times, the castle has been described by architectural historian Anthony Emery … Wikipedia Websites: Grim Riders Web Site Grim Riders Read more
On a very cold March morning, the collection assembled in preparation for the start of this years Grim Riders challenge ride, this year we be looking for castles! After a ride up to Whitchurch for a splendid breakfast at the Read more