XTreme Posted October 22, 2022 Share Posted October 22, 2022 This is a very unusual Ride Report! Firstly, I had somebody with me! I know, who in their right mind would want to go anywhere with me? Well fortunately I found somebody who wasn't in their right mind......and that was @Skippy! Being a Cockney he wanted to relive his life in London during the Blitz.......so I was happy to oblige with a visit to an abandoned village. And unfortunately there is no onboard footage to show you this time, because somewhere en-route the cam got completely splattered with bugs. However, I do have a couple of clips......firstly there's Skippy wading through the debris in the village, and the other clip is when we reached this town and his Kwak started playing up. We met up in Barranda at a cafe..... Then it was off the beaten track to get to the abandoned village......mainly on potholed roads which didn't do Ray's back much good! But as you know, Rugged Individualism is never an easy gig! You can see how impressed Ray looks when he first saw the place. We had a stroll around....... I sent Ray on ahead so any shit that was going to happen would happen to him! After checking out a few compact and bijou properties we got back on the road and crossed from Murcia into Almeria! Here's me stuck with Ray's barge while he test rode the CB..... In case you missed Ray's CB review on the other thread, here it is: After that we crossed into Granada, and once we got within the boundaries of this town Ray's zip on his jacket broke and he got some warning light flashing on the Kwak. Only one thing for it......go into a bar! They served me this shit......might be alright for @Pedro but I wouldn't eat it. Cockney's are known for eating weird shit, so Ray piled it in! Then it was back to the bikes...... .......and I showed Ray the best route out so he could get the Kwak back home. I've heard from him......and he got back with no further drama! But we had a good run......just gutted my onboard footage got fucked up by flies and mosquitoes! Anybody is welcome to join me at anytime......particularly any of you big talkers! Personally, I don't think they'll hack it.....what you say @Skippy? 7 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skippy Posted October 22, 2022 Share Posted October 22, 2022 52 minutes ago, XTreme said: This is a very unusual Ride Report! Firstly, I had somebody with me! I know, who in their right mind would want to go anywhere with me? Well fortunately I found somebody who wasn't in their right mind......and that was @Skippy! Being a Cockney he wanted to relive his life in London during the Blitz.......so I was happy to oblige with a visit to an abandoned village. And unfortunately there is no onboard footage to show you this time, because somewhere en-route the cam got completely splattered with bugs. However, I do have a couple of clips......firstly there's Skippy wading through the debris in the village, and the other clip is when we reached this town and his Kwak started playing up. We met up in Barranda at a cafe..... Then it was off the beaten track to get to the abandoned village......mainly on potholed roads which didn't do Ray's back much good! But as you know, Rugged Individualism is never an easy gig! You can see how impressed Ray looks when he first saw the place. We had a stroll around....... I sent Ray on ahead so any shit that was going to happen would happen to him! After checking out a few compact and bijou properties we got back on the road and crossed from Murcia into Almeria! Here's me stuck with Ray's barge while he test rode the CB..... In case you missed Ray's CB review on the other thread, here it is: After that we crossed into Granada, and once we got within the boundaries of this town Ray's zip on his jacket broke and he got some warning light flashing on the Kwak. Only one thing for it......go into a bar! They served me this shit......might be alright for @Pedro but I wouldn't eat it. Cockney's are known for eating weird shit, so Ray piled it in! Then it was back to the bikes...... .......and I showed Ray the best route out so he could get the Kwak back home. I've heard from him......and he got back with no further drama! But we had a good run......just gutted my onboard footage got fucked up by flies and mosquitoes! Anybody is welcome to join me at anytime......particularly any of you big talkers! Personally, I don't think they'll hack it.....what you say @Skippy? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skippy Posted October 22, 2022 Share Posted October 22, 2022 I don’t think they’ve got the minerals Pete. 1 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
XTreme Posted October 22, 2022 Author Share Posted October 22, 2022 26 minutes ago, Skippy said: I don’t think they’ve got the minerals Pete. We'll have to do another run sometime and call @Slowlycatchymonkey and Mr Slowly in for it! With their Enfields! What could go wrong? 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
boboneleg Posted October 22, 2022 Share Posted October 22, 2022 Look at this sad old twat here He's putting his boots back on after the DBM's have had their way with him (they can't reach if he's got his boots on) . Also take note of the rope just to the right of his bike which they obviously used to tie him up first 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
XTreme Posted October 22, 2022 Author Share Posted October 22, 2022 2 minutes ago, boboneleg said: Look at this sad old twat here He's putting his boots back on after the DBM's have had their way with him (they can't reach if he's got his boots on) . Also take note of the rope just to the right of his bike which they obviously used to tie him up first I ended up with a load of fucking leaves and nettles in my boot after climbing over the debris! Came close to falling over actually! 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slowlycatchymonkey Posted October 22, 2022 Share Posted October 22, 2022 Wotcha mean “a slowlycatchymonkey adventure” mines been seamless. As in falling apart at the seams Excellent pics looks like a good day out. Those ruins are particularly good. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slowlycatchymonkey Posted October 22, 2022 Share Posted October 22, 2022 1 hour ago, XTreme said: We'll have to do another run sometime and call @Slowlycatchymonkey and Mr Slowly in for it! With their Enfields! What could go wrong? Enfields. Flawless machines 1 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skippy Posted October 22, 2022 Share Posted October 22, 2022 4 minutes ago, Slowlycatchymonkey said: Enfields. Flawless machines The lady doesn’t lie 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
XTreme Posted October 22, 2022 Author Share Posted October 22, 2022 4 minutes ago, Skippy said: The lady doesn’t lie With your Kwak and the 2 Enfields the fucking Grua guys here will be rubbing their hands with glee! 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slowlycatchymonkey Posted October 22, 2022 Share Posted October 22, 2022 1 minute ago, XTreme said: With your Kwak and the 2 Enfields the fucking Grua guys here will be rubbing their hands with glee! After my previous experiences I’d paddle home and fix it myself before handing it over to another mechanic. Did I mention I can paddle my bike pretty fast now? 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
XTreme Posted October 22, 2022 Author Share Posted October 22, 2022 Just now, Slowlycatchymonkey said: After my previous experiences I’d paddle home and fix it myself before handing it over to another mechanic. Did I mention I can paddle my bike pretty fast now? So.....when are you and Mr Slowly going to venture up this way? You could always stay overnight in the Cave Hotel! They've got a garage there for the bikes! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slowlycatchymonkey Posted October 22, 2022 Share Posted October 22, 2022 8 minutes ago, XTreme said: So.....when are you and Mr Slowly going to venture up this way? You could always stay overnight in the Cave Hotel! They've got a garage there for the bikes! How far away from you is that then? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slowlycatchymonkey Posted October 22, 2022 Share Posted October 22, 2022 Hmm are you just fitting us in with another teabag run? 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pedro Posted October 22, 2022 Share Posted October 22, 2022 I slept in a cave there once, it’s an experience, and if there are no more guests to make a sound the complete darkness and silence makes for an interesting night. You wake up and have no idea if it’s 3am or already day 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
XTreme Posted October 22, 2022 Author Share Posted October 22, 2022 4 minutes ago, Slowlycatchymonkey said: How far away from you is that then? About 30 minutes......but it's a very central point to explore the region which has places like the Gorafe Desert! 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slowlycatchymonkey Posted October 22, 2022 Share Posted October 22, 2022 Sorry to ask this again. I'm sure its not that I wipe it from my memory as soon as you tell me but where are you again? I'll make a note this time. Promise. Kinda 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slowlycatchymonkey Posted October 22, 2022 Share Posted October 22, 2022 8 minutes ago, XTreme said: About 30 minutes......but it's a very central point to explore the region which has places like the Gorafe Desert! Might need the iPhone 14 upgrade soon then, it lets you make emergency phone calls via satellite. Not that I'd need that on a trusty Enfield mind you 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
XTreme Posted October 22, 2022 Author Share Posted October 22, 2022 9 minutes ago, Slowlycatchymonkey said: Sorry to ask this again. I'm sure its not that I wipe it from my memory as soon as you tell me but where are you again? I'll make a note this time. Promise. Kinda Huescar Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Six30 Posted October 22, 2022 Share Posted October 22, 2022 2 hours ago, XTreme said: We'll have to do another run sometime and call @Slowlycatchymonkey and Mr Slowly in for it! With their Enfields! What could go wrong? The Enfields with out a doubt 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slowlycatchymonkey Posted October 22, 2022 Share Posted October 22, 2022 2 minutes ago, Six30 said: The Enfields with out a doubt Not if I stop giving them to other people to work on! 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Six30 Posted October 22, 2022 Share Posted October 22, 2022 3 hours ago, XTreme said: This is a very unusual Ride Report! Firstly, I had somebody with me! I know, who in their right mind would want to go anywhere with me? Well fortunately I found somebody who wasn't in their right mind......and that was @Skippy! Being a Cockney he wanted to relive his life in London during the Blitz.......so I was happy to oblige with a visit to an abandoned village. And unfortunately there is no onboard footage to show you this time, because somewhere en-route the cam got completely splattered with bugs. However, I do have a couple of clips......firstly there's Skippy wading through the debris in the village, and the other clip is when we reached this town and his Kwak started playing up. We met up in Barranda at a cafe..... Then it was off the beaten track to get to the abandoned village......mainly on potholed roads which didn't do Ray's back much good! But as you know, Rugged Individualism is never an easy gig! You can see how impressed Ray looks when he first saw the place. We had a stroll around....... I sent Ray on ahead so any shit that was going to happen would happen to him! After checking out a few compact and bijou properties we got back on the road and crossed from Murcia into Almeria! Here's me stuck with Ray's barge while he test rode the CB..... In case you missed Ray's CB review on the other thread, here it is: After that we crossed into Granada, and once we got within the boundaries of this town Ray's zip on his jacket broke and he got some warning light flashing on the Kwak. Only one thing for it......go into a bar! They served me this shit......might be alright for @Pedro but I wouldn't eat it. Cockney's are known for eating weird shit, so Ray piled it in! Then it was back to the bikes...... .......and I showed Ray the best route out so he could get the Kwak back home. I've heard from him......and he got back with no further drama! But we had a good run......just gutted my onboard footage got fucked up by flies and mosquitoes! Anybody is welcome to join me at anytime......particularly any of you big talkers! Personally, I don't think they'll hack it.....what you say @Skippy? im up for it , where can i hire a bike from near you ,enduro type and recommend a hotel 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
XTreme Posted October 22, 2022 Author Share Posted October 22, 2022 Just now, Six30 said: im up for it , where can i hire a bike from near you ,enduro type and recommend a hotel There's bike hire in Granada city.......I can check that out. You could consider the Cave Hotel? 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Six30 Posted October 22, 2022 Share Posted October 22, 2022 2 minutes ago, XTreme said: There's bike hire in Granada city.......I can check that out. You could consider the Cave Hotel? got a link to the cave hotel Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slowlycatchymonkey Posted October 22, 2022 Share Posted October 22, 2022 I like the look of the cave hotel and the desert a lot. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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