Choosing to run in my brand new bike by heading off to Scotland at the end of February was necessary in terms of putting 600 miles on the clock prior to its first service, but the weather was predictably foul – rain, sleet, hail, snow and gusty side winds. However, there were some compensations, primarily [Read full post…]
Posts Tagged ‘ Hartside ’
Hartside Pass – MotoGoLoco Classics
18th November 2014 by James Miodonski in MotoGoLoco Classic Motorcycle RoutesCertainly one of the most famous motorcycling roads in Northern England, Hartside Pass is an iconic twisty route between Penrith & Alston, with stunning views from the Hartside top cafe. It can get very busy at the weekends during a warm sunny summer’s afternoon, but it’s a road that’s well worth ticking off for any biker. [Read full post…]
Have you ever had one of those days?
22nd April 2014 by James Miodonski in Daily DigestWhere you just can’t do right for doing wrong? My journey north; originally slated to commence around 10:30, was delayed by me being required to act as chauffeur for M. who needed to be at a meeting across the other side of Leeds – M. having experienced her first ever pulled muscle and unable to [Read full post…]
The Bikers Guide to Penrith
20th August 2013 by James Miodonski in Competitions, Daily DigestWe have a winner!! Congratulations to Chris Andrews of the SV650.org who’s bagged himself a trip up to explore the fantastic biking roads and countryside around the Lakes and Dales with a night’s stay on us at Norcroft Guesthouse, Penrith. Well done Chris, enjoy your trip and we’ll look forward to hearing all about it [Read full post…]