Hi all off topic a bit but would a motorcycle blog riding through France to Spain be acceptable on fun? I have my ferry booked in May from Newhaven and my first overnight stop paid for.
Solo motorcycle jolly France/Spain
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Don’t see why not… you could use Jim’s new blogging feature.
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Off topic? Have you seen some of the threads on here 
It would be welcomed.
It would be welcomed.
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A good start would be right now, Route, which Motorcycle etc etc. Stay safe and have a brilliant time.
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Oh yes anything with two wheels and a motor
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Iv'e had a look around but cant find it, (Jim's new blogging feature)
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Think Jim is hoping to have it up and running by Wednesday.Iv'e had a look around but cant find it, (Jim's new blogging feature)
Look forward to viewing it will bring back memories.
Put it in the motorbike section. That way those who are/aren’t interested in motorbikes can choose to view or not.
Bollocks that discrimination,
its a travel blog not a motorcycle blog. It just happens to be on a motorcycle
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sounds like an excellent idea. I would enjoy following the trip.
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Sounds good, I've done that journey on a motorcycle camping all the way quite a few times.
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I dont know what I'm doing here but the bike photo I have saved on my PC running Linux Mint is too large to post. I don't know how to make pics smaller but it says 8.4mb in size and is too big. I am trying to upload from Go Pro cloud, is there another easier way. I can use Google Drive I think. I think I remember Tam trying to make his pics smaller but can't remember how he did it. Old man on a new bike! https://gopro.com/v/aRg5dLDvd871V
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Download a photo resizer app.
It makes a new copy and retains the original
Plenty about and on Google play..
It makes a new copy and retains the original
Plenty about and on Google play..
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Please post details of your trip.A motorbike may be able to go where a motorhome can't but any travels are welcome.
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It's got to be better than doing nasal irrigation in the U shaped lounge.Off topic? Have you seen some of the threads on here
It would be welcomed.
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Ive just booked my first night in Newhaven on the 22nd May then ferry next morning. I was thinking of riding down on the sailing day but didnt think the old bones could stand a 250 mile ride from Yorkshire and sail the same day. Looking forward to the trip and its only February.
I’ll look forward for this…
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Definitely interested, go for it.
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Go for it while you have the chance. To celebrate my retirement I did an unforgettable 2 months and 3,400 mile solo camping tour through France, Spain and Andorra on my 70 yr old 350cc Matchless.
If you want to come down the day before you could doss at my place (if I'm going to be home - haven't made plans yet). Just 20 miles and an easy 30 minute ride from Newhaven.
To celebrate my divorce I did a 7200 miles / 13 countries tour of the coast of Italy in 32 days.
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I'm sure it will be a great trip, I've done it a few times, after the first trip I didn't book any hotels and had no trouble getting accommodation anywhere.
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Yes! I am planning in 2024 riding a TNT 125 from Santander to Calais via La Beneza to watch the road racing.
Will be interested in sites you stay at along the way.
I’ve done many trips in mainland Europe, my only advice, take a cover and a darn good lock, then you’ll sleep well.
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Thats one hell of a ride!
I've done Spain and Italy many times on my Harley, have a great & safe trip
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Thank you for your very kind offer, but I have already booked and paid for my Newhaven stopover. Thats a lovely part of the country you live in. I am hoping to film and review when possible the places I stay each night hoping it might help others if they plan to do a similar trip. I am 75 and have hip and back problems so I might be a little optimistic hoping I can do this. I have had both hips replaced this last ten years or so and am waiting for an op to replace my left joint again. This one has become loose and gives me pain. I also have spinal stenosis. If I find it all too much I can always U turn and come home. What with Covid and other things these last few years I have not been able to get away. Thanks again John.
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I did London to Barcelona (return) in 1989 on a Vespa.
You could use Polarsteps. It’s a good app for blogging - includes map, photos and your notes.
You could use Polarsteps. It’s a good app for blogging - includes map, photos and your notes.
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