Pedro

That bike always looks so cool! 2ºC on muddy trails and water crossings doesn't sound nice, though. What do you mean when you refer to "big bikes", exactly?

Is that Camorra? Edit: I see it's called different names according to the country, great show!

Do you not ride because of work for 1,5 years? Not trying to be a pest, but are you working on the covid treatment?

He would look like this guy on one of those

And since this isn't Annoying Person of The Year, I just switched my vote for the first time.

@Slowlycatchymonkey, just so there are no misunderstandings, we've never met, I don´t wish any harm or anything bad towards your, I wish you all the best and hope you do enjoy Spain and your travels, and be happy with life in general. It's just I find your posts annoying, simple as that, I don´t think that's such a big deal. I do have you on ignore for a while now, but every now and then I click on a post to see what it's about and there it is, annoying ... Could be worse, though, I don´t care much for all the gay and pedophilia comments and random insults, but if I ignored all those there would be little left these days.

Your thoughts on me probably changed since "forum gold", but I wasn't going to give it a second thought after voting, it's that Pete really wanted to create some fuss with an explanation and I felt bad about letting him down. If he can't create said fuss, then he can't issue the "calm down" post, and then what does he have? A Chinese bike to get away from being raped in ruins lost in the desert, and that's not much.

I am sure they're great for what they are made for, but I can't bring myself to like the look of the MT Yamahas: Or most of the modern Kawasakis, either sporty nakeds, sports bikes, or versys. I have no doubt they're great engines and capable bikes, and it might sound weird coming from a GS owner, but that front just look wrong to me:

Just my opinion, you came up for the vote and I voted for you since you're simply so annoying. No need to deflect and go off on a tantrum against my vices.

Clearly.

What kind of race series are you getting into, @Richzx6r, can you easily fit your 600 into one?

Are you scared it catches Covid?

I am undecided between Bob, Ian and Michelle, Bob for being a top guy, Ian for the amazing content of film worthy stories, and Michelle for being so sweet and all the ride report pictures. I'll wait a few days and see if my vote sways anything before casting it.

I voted for @Slowlycatchymonkey, wasn´t aware I was doing it covertly, she just somehow really annoys me with most of what she posts. I am still undecided if I change my vote for @XTreme, for trolling his own forum with useless questions, droning on about some other forum, and intrigues like the above.

I did pretty good. Work has been annoying but overall it turned out a pretty great year work wise, for me. Did a couple of great rides around Portugal, didn't turn out as expected but rode 10000km in 6 months so I guess I did more than I think. Emotionally, it's been an emotional rollercoaster and it's getting tiresome as I'm a little tired of dealing with my own moods, I'm in need of a couple of days by myself alone at home. I do hope 2022 brings a little more border relaxation and a trip to Morocco.

Not a hint of wind on that water, perfect!

That looks proper cold, way better than rain though. Doesn't it bother you not having the buttons and stuff where you can see them? With winter gloves on I can't really feel the thumb buttons.

The plan must be that the owners of the old and new bikes can ride in the same group with little effort of the new bikes to keep up

This changes often, to me, what the prettiest bikes are. I have no interest in owning or riding them, but currently old school motocross bikes and dirt track bikes look so pretty to me: like this Husqvarna with it's beautiful tank and Honda Elsinore with just perfect proportions and colours: Or the Harley XR750 or any of the classic brits:

Cool stuff, sometimes a short ride just to pick up something is a good way to enjoy getting out on the bike.

Indeed, everything about Christmas makes me sad. Except empty roads on the 25th, if the weather is good.

Christmas? Starting over the next few days until a few days after, it's a season I just close my eyes and wish it gone and over with. Might go for a ride, if the weather's nice.

I bet the 21 inch wheel version is miles better on rougher stuff and big bumps. The big wheels and normal forks will do great offroad. Lighter weight might help somehow but then again it isn't a huge difference. On road, the GS will be quite better, I think, specially if loaded or carrying a passenger.

Morgan, maybe?

I don’t really like them overall, but love that song.