Ducati track day at ‘Le Vigeant’
I could not resist today the urge to replicate my first real ride in France that I did last year shortly after getting the red fire truck. I was not expecting any kind of action… Ducati track day at ‘Le Vigeant’
Walk around Lyon.
In France for about a month. I finally have the opportunity to spend some time around Lyon. Strangely enough I have never visited or got into the city center. Just passing by and avoiding its… Walk around Lyon.
Sharing fun roads with Long-boarders.
Today we finally had our first decent ride of the year. Weather forecast was excellent, and we took the chance to get a bit of fun on the twisty roads of the sunshine coast. Arguably… Sharing fun roads with Long-boarders.
Snow walk around Port Moody
This year snow dumps have been brutal. Now we are in early march and we still got another dump this last few days. It just doesn’t quit this year. Most unusual for the seaside location… Snow walk around Port Moody
Trial bikes on the BC Hydro Power Line
Finally took the time to find that Trial bikes location near Belcarra. For many months I had noticed many bikes on pick-ups passing nearby newport village in Port Moody. So at this year bike show,… Trial bikes on the BC Hydro Power Line
A British pile of rock
I am crossing part of the UK this week. Despite knowing 80% of the territory of her majesty, I always avoided the pile of rock known as ‘Stonehenge’. I will not argue the value of… A British pile of rock
Last European Miles
This is it. The European adventure is drawing to a close. The bike is back at the dealer and up for sale. I am ending the trip in my hometown and in front of the… Last European Miles
Le Chauchet
Meet my old school mate Eric. Eric knew how to fly a plane before driving a car. My first flight was with him in 1994 I believe. I trust the guy because he is one… Le Chauchet
Bordeaux by night
A quick overnight trip to one of the largest city in France. Most famous for its wine Bordeaux has been refurbished along its quays. After years of road-works, I must say that the result is… Bordeaux by night
Riding in Aquitaine
On my way back from Bazas I rode through some quiet countryside roads at this time of the year. Crossing a few times the Canal running parallel to the Garonne. And doing a quick detour… Riding in Aquitaine
Bazas organ wonder.
Off to visit a friend in the wine country south east of Bordeaux for a couple of days. Today we visited the local wonders. The cathedral of Bazas was more or less close when I… Bazas organ wonder.
Paris at last.
I am getting close to the end of my time in Europe, and I was starting to wonder if I would manage to reach Paris for a few days. Mission accomplished thanks to the Canadian… Paris at last.