route for Sherry to take to Andorra (a life time ambition) - an 8 hour (or day and a half's) ride from us - it's about 250Km!I took a photo or two for the record - and thought no more about it. I was chatting with a friend who has retired from

as when you were younger. These limits must also be taken into consideration as you ride.Route planning and knowing what the weather holds in store for you affects your physical preparation. It is difficult to be prepared for all contingencies so knowing

So. For years I wanted a bike. My Dad had one, which got me hooked. I did my CBT twice because I let the first one expire (well, it's an expensive business paying for lessons), but I finally took the direct access route and now I'm here.So, I got

for the fist day, which meant I could concentrate on riding and not navigating. This was a god send in hindsight as we made it to Bordeaux from Roscoff in 7hrs (500 miles).It was all auto route the way down, which too many of you might be dull, but in Ireland

Towards the end of 2006 Rob Booth, from Newcastle, enquired in the Visordown forum "Motorcycle touring & tours" whether anybody could please advise him of the dos and don'ts of riding in Norway. Unable to help, he was asked if he would like a

't necessarily quickest. Traffic and traffic lights will slow you down so it's worth trying a few different routes even if it looks like more miles.2. Bus lanes can be handy (look at the signs to see when you can ride in them), but watch out for traffic turning

, the easiest way in to the circuit is on the E40, turning off at the B180. Follow the route south-east for a couple of KMs and you'll see the large temporary grandstanding looming high up to your left. Bear in mind that while the track and pits are a permanent

Curvilicious Lycra®-clad ladies, melting sun, shimmering wristwatches, cool shades, sticky snaky tarmac, glinting prototype bikes and an endless supply of paid up riding time. That's why I got in to this line of work, Nope, more like meet up

car and spent the next 2 hours trying to catch up with them down a sodden A14 and M6. Somewhere near the M6 toll we got a call saying Ted, who was in charge of the Sat Nav (after a few beers) had hit the Alternative route button a couple of times

Finding the best roads in Britain in three days is harder than you might think. I live in the Brecon Beacons and my brother-in-law Morgan lives in Snowdonia, two of the best riding areas in Britain. Separated by the A470, we set ourselves a