Pedro

Thank you for the comment. I'm also flattered about it being inspirational.

This is a ride report how?

Is the guy with the orange scarf named Dave?

I want a heated seat

I think I registered there, but seems not anymore.

I want one, because they’re made almost by hand in Japan, but they don’t make helmets that open and then I couldn’t smile at people when saying hello. And then there’s that weird visor attachment method.

Not the greatest choice of brand name to sell in the UK

The drawing on the traffic signs matches that neck, too:

It’s as old as time in golf courses. I Espinho, mainland Europe’s oldest golf course has a road going through it. Perfect for kids to hide in those bushes prowling for golf balls before their owners make it to cross the road.

I did like the ones Derbi did a few years ago, the Mulhacen 659, using a Yamaha designed 660 single. They tried to make it look less classic scrambler and more modern dirt track, I once tried one out but ended up not buying, Maria was the prospective owner and she found the whole thing a little intimidating. It was a fun bike to ride around town, though. If it was for me alone I would probably ended up buying a XTZ660 Tenere with that same engine, even though it probably felt slower.

Beta used to make a similar bike using the Yamaha 660 single. That always looked better in my eyes.

Afternoon naps when you’re feeling tired are good.

They never look quite right to me, like they’re trying to be something they’re not.

Yes, no wonder they’re extint!

Say goodbye to ten Euros and crank the heating up. No time to save money in both of your conditions. I’m having some wine, and having roast beef for dinner. Tomorrow I ride!!!!

Do you kill them for sport, or was he threatening his place? Can't help but not like to see an animal like that shot.

Tuna steak with fried potatoes and carrot/date/almond salad with orange juice and spice dressing. It was a very nice lunch

Lovely to see you out having fun on the bike. I might venture to those parts tomorrow and Monday myself.

It's one of the most competent race bikes ever, wash your tongue!

Takeaway pizza in Espinho, pretty decent pizza too. Three pizzas and a garlic pizza bread for 30€, outrageous a few years ago but normal now.

I just realized that within a week I’ll have been a member of the Horizons Unlimited forum for 20 years!