Amazingly I won a weekend away courtesy of James at MotoGoLoco so I decided to make it into a long weekend taking Jo (wife) on my KTM 990. We departed the East Midlands and hit the A1, then took in a couple of diversions for lunch in Helmsley. Many memories of FarmYard parties past… slightly [Read full post…]
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Stuart & Jo Dowell’s Scottish Weekender
30th June 2015 by James Miodonski in Accommodation Reviews, Competition WinnersBIKE SHOW BOUNTY – 2013 Recap – Brand Bagger
11th November 2014 by James Miodonski in Competition WinnersDuring last year’s Motorcycle Live show at the NEC MotoGoLoco gave away over hundred’s of pounds worth of free stays at brilliant, bike-friendly accommodation up and down the country. And this year we’re revving up to do it all over again. All the details of this year’s Bike Show Bounty photo contests will be announced [Read full post…]
Mike’s Review of Fernhill Hotel, Portpatrick
21st July 2014 by James Miodonski in Accommodation Reviews, Competition WinnersRiding into Portpatrick we found the Fernhill Hotel easily, we parked the bike up in the car park and walked into the reception. WOW! The view overlooking the town from the huge window in reception blows you away. We were welcomed by a member of staff who gave us a complimentary sherry then showed [Read full post…]
Congratulations to Graham McColm from D&G IAM
11th July 2014 by James Miodonski in Competition WinnersCongratulations to Dumfries & Galloway IAM’s Chief Observer Graham McColm who’s won a night away for him + 1 at the fabulous and bike-friendly Corrie House, Ardfern, for winning the IAM’s Treasure Hunt. Corrie House Craobh Haven, Ardfern, Argyll, Scotland, PA31 8UA 01852 500779 > View listing Following an extensive refurbishment and modernisation programme, Corrie House has been transformed [Read full post…]
Bikes & Bridges Photo Contest Winners
30th June 2014 by James Miodonski in Competition WinnersIt is with great pleasure that we’re able to announce the winner of our recent Bikes & Bridges photo contest – as always, huge thanks to all who entered, the competition was as impressive as it was fierce. Without further ado, the winner is… Actually, it’s another tie – we simply couldn’t split these three [Read full post…]
Congratulations to George Maxwell from Dumfries
23rd June 2014 by James Miodonski in Competition WinnersCongratulations to George Maxwell from Dumfries who’s won a night away for him + 1 (complete with dinner included) at the bike-friendly Glenuig Inn,Lochailort, for being our 750th like on Facebook. Glenuig Inn, Scotland’s exemplar ‘Green Inn’ and the great base for exploring the West Coast of Scotland by bike. Real motorbike territory! Nice one George, have an awesome [Read full post…]
Congratulations Robbie Thomson
22nd June 2014 by James Miodonski in Competition WinnersCongratulations to Robbie Thomson Ducati Up North who’s won himself the perfect excuse to explore the beautiful roads of the Scottish Borders with a night’s stay for two (dinner included) at the bike-friendly Mansfield House Hotel, Hawick. Luxury en-suite accommodation, fine food and a warm welcome in the Scottish Border town of Hawick. Hawick is a beautiful area, enjoyed each year by many visitors, [Read full post…]
“Very warm welcome, excellent room and facilities…”
20th June 2014 by James Miodonski in Accommodation Reviews, Competition WinnersStayed overnight at the Aultguish Inn while touring the highlands – very warm welcome, excellent room and facilities. DON’T leave without trying the full Scottish breakfast!!! Excellent. (did I mention don’t leave without the breakfast!?) Garry I’Anson, Dumfriesshire Check it out Aultguish Inn Main Road, by Garve Ullapool Scotland IV23 2PQ 01997 455254 info@aultguish.co.uk > View [Read full post…]
Congratulations Mick & Joyce Scott
2nd June 2014 by James Miodonski in Competition WinnersCongratulations to Mick & Joyce Scott of the BMW Club who’ve won themselves the perfect excuse to explore the Peak District, with a night’s stay (dinner included) at the bike-friendly Alison House Hotel, near Matlock. A beautiful bike-friendly 4* hotel on the Southern edge of the Peak District, a fantastic and popular motorcycling destination. [Read full post…]
Congratulations Garry I’Anson
30th May 2014 by James Miodonski in Competition WinnersAnother day and another happy MotoGoLoco competition winner – congratulations to Garry I’Anson from Closeburn, near Thornhill, who’s off to explore the Highlands c/o his free night away at the biker-friendly Aultguish Inn, near Ullapool. Situated right in the heart of the Highlands at the foot of Loch Glascarnoch on the A835 between Inverness and [Read full post…]