Riding the Bike 8 between 1st-8th April

[Tom72]

Hiya,

I already took some days off to ride the Bike 8 between the 1st and 8th April. I am originally from Germany, but have been living in London for nearly 3 years now. Family will be away to Germany which gives me the unique opportunity to make this trip.

I would like to include the Applecross part as well as I plan to extend the ride as far up as Durness, via Lairg-Altnaharra-Tongue-Unapool-Ullapool. Furthermore, I am looking forward to avoid the Glasgow area by riding via Inverlochy-Cairndow-Dunoon (ferry)-Gourock-Ayr-Carsphairn to Dumfries.

I have got the 9th in spare, just in case... Of course everything, especially in the far North, depends on the weather. If it is raining cats and dogs for days, I am not going to push it that far. It shall be fun and an enjoyable ride with my 1200 GSA.

I have got my tent with me, but I am prepared to take a B&B too, if everything got soaked through too much. But main idea is to camp as much as possible.

So why do I post that here? Just in case somebody doesn't live too far away from the route and would be interested maybe to meet for a pint or two in the evening and to have a chat, just let me know. Even joining me for some miles for a cup of coffee on the way could be an idea as well.

Of course I can't say now where I will be on the f.e. 5th, cause I don`t know how my progress will be. But everything could be coordinated via a message from my phone while being on the tour.

I like to enjoy being on my own to get a time-out from work and busy London, but for sure I really would like to meet some like minded local people as well.

So just let me know, if you are interested. Would love hearing from somebody.

Cheers,
Tom

 

[siwhite]

Tom, sent you a PM...

 

[siwhite]

Pah, no I didn't as you're not a subscriber.

I'm collecting my new GSA from Lancaster on Thursday 5th April, then riding south along most of the Wales section of Bike 8 with a detour to do some more Snowdonia roads as recommended by a back-episode of Ride magazine. I then rejoin Bike 8 with another detour to stay overnight in http://moto-bnb.com/ which is in mid-Wales - and the owner did a 3 year RTW trip so must be alright! I'm then riding the south Wales roads, with the possibility of a detour to Touratech if they're open on Good Friday, before heading back to Berkshire via another forum member's house for a brew.

Will this suit your plans? I have a feeling it might be a day or two too early...

 

[Tom72]

Meeting in Wales

Hi Siwhite,

thanks for your reply. Your feeling is right, normally I plan to enter North Wales on Saturday, latest on Sunday. Therefore, meeting will maybe too difficult, especially because you are moving around as well.

By the way all the best for you and your new beamer! Bought my one last year in March and still really enjoy it, after being used to my 20 years old lady, Honda Africa Twin.

However, if you would like to exchange mobile numbers, just to be prepared for every eventuality, no prob about that. Just let me know and I will pass on my email to you.

Have a nice and sunny week,
Tom