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There is a lot to be said for touring on an old bike. Lower the speed and you see more. It all becomes more relaxed and keeps you on the twisty roads. I have a plan for a Brit bike adventure next year if anyone is interested?

When I tour on my old bikes (and I do), I usually end up going pretty much as fast they will go, or to put it another way, like they would have been ridden when they were new. This requires far more input than I ever put into riding my GSA.

The whole old bike/cruiser/going slower thing is something of a myth IME. Might work for some, but not me (or the chap I normally go with).

And I don't think riding in jeans is an adventure, unless you particularly have a yen for A&E, or like getting cold and wet.

 

[Mutley]

I don't think riding in jeans is an adventure, unless you particularly have a yen for A&E, or like getting cold and wet.

Absolutely, ATTGATT

 

[Mav]

When I tour on my old bikes (and I do), I usually end up going pretty much as fast they will go, or to put it another way, like they would have been ridden when they were new. This requires far more input than I ever put into riding my GSA.

The whole old bike/cruiser/going slower thing is something of a myth IME. Might work for some, but not me (or the chap I normally go with).

And I don't think riding in jeans is an adventure, unless you particularly have a yen for A&E, or like getting cold and wet.

I don't think the point is that it has to be an old bike... or old, unprotective, non-waterproof gear... More that it doesn't have to be a fancy new bike, blinged up and you in the latest techno babble clothing.

As long as you're getting out there, making the most of what you have, and enjoying it

 

[Gipsy]

I don't think the point is that it has to be an old bike... or old, unprotective, non-waterproof gear... More that it doesn't have to be a fancy new bike, blinged up and you in the latest techno babble clothing.

As long as you're getting out there, making the most of what you have, and enjoying it

I agree, but perhaps it also means you take the time, or have the inclination to be part of what you are riding through, rather than just get it done as quickly or as efficiently as you can.
A couple of years back at the Sachsenring we met 2 middle aged guys on cruisers from Spain. No rush, no sweat, no anxiety. They'd set off a couple of weeks earlier and slowly meandered to the race, and intended doing the same on the way back. Wore and rode in jeans and t shirts, and one small bag on the pillion seat. They possibly didn't know what ' cool ' meant, but how cool is that.

 

[Mav]

I agree, but perhaps it also means you take the time, or have the inclination to be part of what you are riding through, rather than just get it done as quickly or as efficiently as you can.
A couple of years back at the Sachsenring we met 2 middle aged guys on cruisers from Spain. No rush, no sweat, no anxiety. They'd set off a couple of weeks earlier and slowly meandered to the race, and intended doing the same on the way back. Wore and rode in jeans and t shirts, and one small bag on the pillion seat. They possibly didn't know what ' cool ' meant, but how cool is that.

Sometimes the 'getting there efficiently' is a result of simple logistics - not all of us can take that much time off.

But I agree that it's important to remember to enjoy the ride - we've ended up cutting back on daily mileage and tailoring our routes accordingly, rather than trying to fit too much in

 

[Rob Farmer]

something that is occurring to me more and more , i seem to be yearning for a slower more relaxed way of riding , and actually seeing something along the way

Ahh! young Jedi. The force grows within you...

 

[luke scott]

Sometimes the 'getting there efficiently' is a result of simple logistics - not all of us can take that much time off.

But I agree that it's important to remember to enjoy the ride - we've ended up cutting back on daily mileage and tailoring our routes accordingly, rather than trying to fit too much in

This is where www.overlanders.ie see their target market. Guys that want to enjoy the destination and not the journey. Shipping bikes to the Picos and southern Spain.

 

[Damien]

J.R. and I came back to Ireland from the Pico's in June. We got the overnight ferry from Gijon to St. Nazaire, then rode to Roscoff for the overnight ferry to Cork. Much handier and cheaper than schlepping up through France. He was on one of those 1200 thingies, I was was on an R80.

 

[chad]

THAT IS BECAUSE YOU ARE GETTING OLD..and going fast now scares you !

so close to the truth it jurts

Ahh! young Jedi. The force grows within you...

Very much so Does that Maveric ObiWan

 

[(RIP) Edvard Munch]

Agree. No biggie in the great scheme of things but still cool and you get to burn your squeeze's leg on the MK1 exhaust 'heatshield' too