Slowlycatchymonkey Posted August 20, 2023 Share Posted August 20, 2023 8 minutes ago, Pedro said: Don’t know, but on the way north we’ll sleep twice more or less close to Santander to go ride around the Picos for a day, and Bilbao is a town I really dig. Maybe something to do with boarding on different places in the uk too. I don’t really know why any of it is actually happening, I’ll basically be tagging along with @Sofia as she revisits some of her favourite places while also trying to keep to the appropriate side of the road. Sound’s great. I’m riding around the Picos with a couple of mates October! Look forward to hearing all about how you find it. A lot of folk tie coloured string or ribbon to the wing mirror (or bars) on the side of the road they need to stay on. I found it useful at the beginning when I switched from one side to another because I daydream and it’s a quick reminder flapping about in your eyeline. Also how the fuck are you up already, you posted only 4 hours ago! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pedro Posted August 20, 2023 Share Posted August 20, 2023 3 minutes ago, Slowlycatchymonkey said: Also how the fuck are you up already, you posted only 4 hours ago! I was up and walking Costa at 7:45, he is not to blame for my bad habits It’s your choice to get hungover, that’s how real men do it! 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slowlycatchymonkey Posted August 20, 2023 Share Posted August 20, 2023 6 minutes ago, Pedro said: I was up and walking Costa at 7:45, he is not to blame for my bad habits It’s your choice to get hungover, that’s how real men do it! On the rare occasion I have one I’m glad I’m a girly crap crap who can stay layed down eating pain killers and bacon sarnies 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clive Posted August 20, 2023 Share Posted August 20, 2023 A good full 7 or 8 hours kip!...not had one of them for years, most nights it's bed at 12.30am (ish) but usually up around 6 to 7am. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Six30 Posted August 20, 2023 Share Posted August 20, 2023 21 minutes ago, Slowlycatchymonkey said: Sound’s great. I’m riding around the Picos with a couple of mates October! Look forward to hearing all about how you find it. A lot of folk tie coloured string or ribbon to the wing mirror (or bars) on the side of the road they need to stay on. I found it useful at the beginning when I switched from one side to another because I daydream and it’s a quick reminder flapping about in your eyeline. Also how the fuck are you up already, you posted only 4 hours ago! Thats a good idea to tie something to wing mirror , it’s easy done to pull away from somewhere and be on wrong side 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slowlycatchymonkey Posted August 20, 2023 Share Posted August 20, 2023 3 minutes ago, Clive said: most nights it's bed at 12.30am (ish) but usually up around 6 to 7am. Congrats but even thats still pretty good! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marcel le Moose Fondler Posted August 20, 2023 Share Posted August 20, 2023 5 hours ago, Pedro said: The topbox! Topbox , tourpack ..yes...just wanted to make sure it fitt the bike before they shipped it..Indian deceived either to order a new topbox (another 3 months wait) or refund the entire amount and give me the one with the defective paint ...I went with the refund option ; and I'll get repainted over the winter.. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
boboneleg Posted August 20, 2023 Author Share Posted August 20, 2023 9 hours ago, Marcel said: Little 600km bimble ..went to the dealer to pick up my rear rack for the tour pack. BOTM photo there @Marcel Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slowlycatchymonkey Posted August 20, 2023 Share Posted August 20, 2023 How’s the arm and back this morning @boboneleg? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
boboneleg Posted August 20, 2023 Author Share Posted August 20, 2023 Just now, Slowlycatchymonkey said: How’s the arm and back this morning @boboneleg? Still moving like crab but I just ate pizza for breakfast so it’s not all bad 2 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slowlycatchymonkey Posted August 20, 2023 Share Posted August 20, 2023 1 minute ago, boboneleg said: Still moving like crab but I just ate pizza for breakfast so it’s not all bad Living the dream 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clive Posted August 20, 2023 Share Posted August 20, 2023 10 minutes ago, Slowlycatchymonkey said: Congrats but even thats still pretty good! But I do wake a few times during the night. 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
boboneleg Posted August 20, 2023 Author Share Posted August 20, 2023 1 minute ago, Clive said: But I do wake a few times during the night. I don’t know how you stay awake until 12.30 am @Clive I’m in bed by 10.00pm 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clive Posted August 20, 2023 Share Posted August 20, 2023 3 minutes ago, boboneleg said: I don’t know how you stay awake until 12.30 am @Clive I’m in bed by 10.00pm I don't have a afternoon kip either. ☺ Think I am kind of programmed from my last 10 years at work, was up most day days at 2am to be at work and on the road by 3am. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clive Posted August 20, 2023 Share Posted August 20, 2023 51 minutes ago, boboneleg said: Still moving like crab but I just ate pizza for breakfast so it’s not all bad My wife says I walk like a penguin when my back goes. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Six30 Posted August 20, 2023 Share Posted August 20, 2023 1 hour ago, boboneleg said: BOTM photo there @Marcel did you bang your head as well on your off 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skippy Posted August 20, 2023 Share Posted August 20, 2023 5 hours ago, Pedro said: Don’t know, but on the way north we’ll sleep twice more or less close to Santander to go ride around the Picos for a day, and Bilbao is a town I really dig. Maybe something to do with boarding on different places in the uk too. I don’t really know why any of it is actually happening, I’ll basically be tagging along with @Sofia as she revisits some of her favourite places while also trying to keep to the appropriate side of the road. Head to the Peak District if you get a chance, it’s a stunning place. That’s where we lived before moving to Spain. 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Six30 Posted August 20, 2023 Share Posted August 20, 2023 x2 peak district, lovely area, and good roads 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sofia Posted August 23, 2023 Share Posted August 23, 2023 On 20/08/2023 at 08:59, Pedro said: Don’t know, but on the way north we’ll sleep twice more or less close to Santander to go ride around the Picos for a day, and Bilbao is a town I really dig. Maybe something to do with boarding on different places in the uk too. I don’t really know why any of it is actually happening, I’ll basically be tagging along with @Sofia as she revisits some of her favourite places while also trying to keep to the appropriate side of the road. @Pedro, Love you!! Thank you for joining!! 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sofia Posted August 24, 2023 Share Posted August 24, 2023 On 20/08/2023 at 16:06, Six30 said: x2 peak district, lovely area, and good roads Peak District is my absolute favorite 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Six30 Posted August 24, 2023 Share Posted August 24, 2023 23 minutes ago, Sofia said: Peak District is my absolute favorite mine to , been there twice a year for last few years. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slowlycatchymonkey Posted August 24, 2023 Share Posted August 24, 2023 West coast of Scotland nothing else comes close. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pedro Posted August 24, 2023 Share Posted August 24, 2023 9 minutes ago, Slowlycatchymonkey said: West coast of Scotland nothing else comes close. I suppose you're right, but I don't think we'll go that far north. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buckster Posted August 24, 2023 Share Posted August 24, 2023 22 minutes ago, Slowlycatchymonkey said: West coast of Scotland nothing else comes close. The Highlands are phenomenal. West Coast is midge central at the moment. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slowlycatchymonkey Posted August 25, 2023 Share Posted August 25, 2023 16 hours ago, Buckster said: The Highlands are phenomenal. West Coast is midge central at the moment. People kept saying that to me before I went, I camped near the river at Ben Nevis, there were no midges or mosquitos. Well maybe one or two but no more than down south. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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