Author Archives: Donna Powell

Mountain Tops, Motorbikes, Sunsets, Friendship and Love. My Picturesque Journey of 2017……………..

I could write you my journey of 2017 and reflect upon the year but I find it simply more beautiful to show you. From mountain tops and riding motorbikes to glorious sunsets, making beautiful friendships and love. Just some of the highlights and blogs from last year even through all the challenges of The RisingContinueContinue reading “Mountain Tops, Motorbikes, Sunsets, Friendship and Love. My Picturesque Journey of 2017……………..”

Becoming a Biker – My Biker and Bike Article Series

Its been a while since you heard from me so thought I would share something I done a few months ago. Since starting my blog I have found a huge passion for writing and love to share my experience of riding with others. This got me thinking and I decided to get in touch withContinueContinue reading “Becoming a Biker – My Biker and Bike Article Series”

The Rising Fear of October 

Plymbridge Woods As the nights close in and the days get shorter I can’t avoid the anxious fear rising in my belly. It’s October once again and as far back as I can remember I have suffered with the dreaded blues that always arise this time of year. But it’s more than just blues andContinueContinue reading “The Rising Fear of October “

Winter Riding – A Guide to Essential Gear and Accessories

@lonelyTWAT You can read about my everyday basic motorbike essentials here I am an all weather rider girl and coming up to my 7th UK winter on the bike. I have ridden through the coldest, windiest and wettest riding conditions that the lovely UK has to offer. From the depths of snow in Hertfordshire toContinueContinue reading “Winter Riding – A Guide to Essential Gear and Accessories”

Motorcycle Maids Fashion Show 2017 – A Roar in the Right Direction Towards Fashionable Women’s Motorcycle Gear

Motorcycle Maids Models @lonelyTWAT With a continuous increase of female riders and a higher demand for correctly fitted motorbike gear, for all our wonderful curves and sizes, Sara Bernice a member of The Litas Plymouth organised a Motorcycle Maids Fashion Show on 21st October. Karen and Robin from Chequered Flag agreed to host the event. All proceeds raised wouldContinueContinue reading “Motorcycle Maids Fashion Show 2017 – A Roar in the Right Direction Towards Fashionable Women’s Motorcycle Gear”

Basecamp Wales – My 1st Hostel Experience (A Motorcyclist’s Review)

@lonelyTWAT During my epic road-trip to Wales which you can read about here: Part 1 and Part 2, my friend and I stayed at Basecamp located in Llanllyfni a small village on the outskirts of Snowdonia National Park. To be fair I was very dubious as it was a hostel, something I had yet toContinueContinue reading “Basecamp Wales – My 1st Hostel Experience (A Motorcyclist’s Review)”

Climbing Mountains – A Welsh Road-trip Part 2

You can read part 1 of my trip here. Day 2 After yesterdays monstrous task of riding hundreds of miles and climbing Snowdon, I am feeling better than I thought. Although I am feeling more nervous about today’s ride than yesterdays. This will be the furthest away I have been on the bike, in unfamiliarContinueContinue reading “Climbing Mountains – A Welsh Road-trip Part 2”

Climbing Mountains – A Welsh Road-trip Part 1

@lonelyTWAT It’s the day before I take my longest road trip to date. A 657 mile roundtrip from Plymouth to Wales, stopping off in Birmingham on the way back to see family. With a hike up Mount Snowdon thrown in for good measure. Hasten to add I am feeling very nervous with my anxiety ravingContinueContinue reading “Climbing Mountains – A Welsh Road-trip Part 1”

Through Stormy Skies

@lonelyTWAT Just less than one month since I wrote written in the stars with hope to start a new life in Padstow with my husband Rob. Just one month for us to realise that out of the ‘frying pan and into the fire’ was actually into a raging inferno. Just one month to finally standContinueContinue reading “Through Stormy Skies”