Reply With QuoteOriginally Posted by Fish
Akra is the best choice.
Why,its boring,common and dull?
Be yourself ride what YOU like,you dont need a touring bike to tour.
I would cut across to Acosta ride some of the valley tracks only locals go,then come back over the Val d'Isere which last time I was on it was sublime.
Akra is the best choice.
Nice one Bwest, I was driving a Van. Maybe read the post.
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I thought he was talking about the GS!
....bit rude.....
Why is it Boring?? Because other people do it. Its a great road with amazing views and an international group of bikers with one common theme.
I assume you meant the Aosta Valley. Nice roads too but not as spectacular as the Great or even the Little St Bernards pass.
Why wouldn't you do it?? To feel special?? Try the SudSchwarzwald if you want some amazing roads but everyone should try the passes on their bikes.
I have heard others say drive instead of ride,you can still have sone fun in a van.
The GS not the road Ive done it.
there seems to be a track around Europe brits do and dont deviate.
I go other places if I can.
Giles ( photographer excellence for blurred shots) has been banging on about this for ages. Hence his mantra to go out and ride with just one hand on the bars. He’s convinced we stiffen up our arms and defeat the bikes natural tendency to turn in.
I've been deliberately practicing one-handed riding (and particularly turning) for a while now; it's always been part of the advanced riding courses that Motojitsu runs, and I think I'm right in saying that he requires his "students" to be able to U-turn one-handed in both directions - with a pillion - in order to advance beyond certain levels. Anyway, it's quite interesting, and one thing I've found is that countersteering becomes less instinctive than when both hands are on the bars. I don't know why that should be but - for me, at least - it seems to be the case.
riding one handed is great until you get a tank slapper , if you have 2 hands then the only time you should not be using them both is if you are riding in a circus or scratching your arse.
Might try a version of that this afternoon.
Pics when you can of your trip Hooky!
My pic of the old border crossing between Italy and France on the Little St Bernards pass....
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Back in the game
Well folks its almost 5 months since I suffered stage 4 heart failure, and since Ive ridden a bike..
No need to go into details here, but the heart failure on top of my haemophilia has been a pretty rough time. Theres been plenty of tears, and at stages I just wanted to give up and go to sleep never to wake up.
But today, I managed my first short ride, and boy did I enjoy it. 2 good mates acted as wing men and helped me get on and off the bike, Im still not fully mobile and need a stick to walk.. I also feel very weak and frail having dropped from 72kg to 56kg.
Hopefully I can get some weight back on and slowly get stronger, but at least I now know I can go for a ride, and what a boost that is..
My bike gear is hanging off me, but that just gives me the incentive to get better so it fits properly again
Need a boost.. go for a ride👍👍
I had missed your posts and was wondering how you were getting on. Great to see you out and about.Well folks its almost 5 months since I suffered stage 4 heart failure, and since Ive ridden a bike..
No need to go into details here, but the heart failure on top of my haemophilia has been a pretty rough time. Theres been plenty of tears, and at stages I just wanted to give up and go to sleep never to wake up.
But today, I managed my first short ride, and boy did I enjoy it. 2 good mates acted as wing men and helped me get on and off the bike, Im still not fully mobile and need a stick to walk.. I also feel very weak and frail having dropped from 72kg to 56kg.
Hopefully I can get some weight back on and slowly get stronger, but at least I now know I can go for a ride, and what a boost that is..
My bike gear is hanging off me, but that just gives me the incentive to get better so it fits properly again
Need a boost.. go for a ride👍👍
Good luck with your continued recovery :)
Great to hear!
Remember too, that theres no shame in riding a small bike if the big ones are too much for you.
As long as youre still on two wheels, thats all that matters!
Glad to hear you are up and about (and back on the bike).
Wishing you a speedy return to fitness.
onwards and upwards !
Glad youre making progress
Looking good Enoch, and what a bike to get back onto! Glad you're back on two wheels. Suits you sir!
Great to see you back on the bike and posting on here. Onwards and upwards!
Great to hear Enoch making the first steps back to getting back on the bike.
Back in the day, I had a schoolmate who owned a gleaming black Honda CB160. He met a "seasoned" rider who told him the greatest test of riding skill was to "cross hands" on the bars and ride with your left hand on the right bar and right hand on left bar. My mate announced that "we" would try it on the way home that night. I followed on my mighty Honda C110 but, thankfully maintained a conventional grip on my bars. My mate mounted the curb, scattering a group of mates at the bus stop, hit a garden wall and catapulted into their front garden. I certainly stopped laughing by the following week but it was The Seventies!
I just ride!
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Good to hear/see that you're making progress,
Keep it up
"Once is happenstance. Twice is coincidence. The third time it's enemy action."
'Populism, the last refuge of a Tory scoundrel'.
Thanks guys.
The Speedmaster is the perfect choice for me to get out on, nice n low, easy to ride, and I could put my fold up walking sticks in the panniers.👍
Great news. I was only thinking over the last few days that we'd not heard from you.
Glad to hear you're on the mend
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Good to hear from you, was only thinking the other day hadn't seen you on here for a while. Take it easy, a bit at a time, if you need to put on a few pounds I have some spare.
Started out with nothing. Still have most of it left.
Well done sir! Had no idea you were suffering so much grief but glad to see youre taking the bull by the horns and getting back into what you love. All good wishes, blue skies and happy riding!
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Bought a new helmet a month or so ago.
An Icon Airflite.
Out on my first proper ride with it.
Looks amazing..... loudest thing on earth.
I'm basically inside a jet engine.
Terrible purchase.
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Great news Enoch, and great to hear from you again!
Heres to a speedy continued recovery
Good luck Enoch.
Here’s to a speedy continued recovery and weight gains.
Good to see you back Enoch.
Hope the full recovery goes well!
Nice one Enoch!
Post of the year, so no apologies for the full quote, made my day seeing you back up and at 'em!Well folks its almost 5 months since I suffered stage 4 heart failure, and since Ive ridden a bike..
No need to go into details here, but the heart failure on top of my haemophilia has been a pretty rough time. Theres been plenty of tears, and at stages I just wanted to give up and go to sleep never to wake up.
But today, I managed my first short ride, and boy did I enjoy it. 2 good mates acted as wing men and helped me get on and off the bike, Im still not fully mobile and need a stick to walk.. I also feel very weak and frail having dropped from 72kg to 56kg.
Hopefully I can get some weight back on and slowly get stronger, but at least I now know I can go for a ride, and what a boost that is..
My bike gear is hanging off me, but that just gives me the incentive to get better so it fits properly again
Need a boost.. go for a ride
Missed this until you quoted it.
Amazing Enoch!
Keep riding
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Heyup Enoch, thats terrific news mate, Im sure well catch up at Rhug or Bala soon, looking forward to it
Stuart
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Thanks everyone👍 Cant beat the support you get from the biking community.😎
I went to the Raven (local bike meet) last Thursday albeit in the car, the fuss folk made was a real confidence booster. Bikers I only know in passing, buying me cups of tea and cake. The generosity and kindness shown to me was unbelievable🏍🏍
I was at the raven today!
First time I've been. Some great bikes about.
Hit a pheasant on the m53 on the way home while in the outside lane. No idea how I'm still alive.
Bruised stomach and ribs as well as a mess on my jacket and bike.
Can't complain though as still moving
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Sheeeeeeeyiittt. Bad luck! As you say, could be a lot worse. Hows the bike?I was at the raven today!
First time I've been. Some great bikes about.
Hit a pheasant on the m53 on the way home while in the outside lane. No idea how I'm still alive.
Bruised stomach and ribs as well as a mess on my jacket and bike.
Can't complain though as still moving
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Great to hear you are back on the bike Enoch! Best wishes.
It didn't hit the bike.
Hit me straight in the ribs under my arm and went across my lap. It was on the floor in the middle lane and flew out the way of a car a couple of car lengths ahead of me to my left.
I was moving at 90 leptons
Felt like I had been hit with a bodyshot from a heavyweight.
Winded me and I pulled into the slow lane. A few cars pulled along side me to give me the thumbs up and see if I was OK.
I stopped when I got to the mersey tunnel and checked I was alive
If it had hit my bars, hand or helmet I doubt I would be here now.
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Good to see youre back riding Enoch and hope you continue to recover.
Andy
Wanted - Damasko DC57
Took the exhaust baffles out of the CCM before having a ride Friday evening. Just too loud, so theyre back in.
Andy
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Great to hear you're back on the bike Enoch and that you've got some good mates helping you. Move in with me for a few weeks and you'll be wearing a 38" waist in no time!
Glad to hear you're recovering. I've not met you in real life, but I wish you the best Enoch.
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Great post Enoch, glad you are back out and about.
Great news,sounds like they where helping you to build up your strength with the cakes.
Maybe see you on the road one day.
Andrew leave the Trumpet in the garage and get yourself a KTM Rc390. With your newfound lightweight physique you will be like Max Biaggi on those N Wales roads. Only issue is you will have to wait for your wingmen to catch up.
Great to see you out and about, keep eating the cakes and enjoying the miles.
Steve
Unfortunately the weather has been rubbish - torrential rain - so it will have a to wait a few days.
Good to see you back in the saddle Enoch.
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