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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”

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”

Motorcycle journeys …….the basic essentials 

I recently went for a 162 mile round trip with the lovely Litas ladies (Plymouth Branch). Google Maps Whilst preparing for the trip I wrote a checklist on what to bring on their Facebook page: Checklist for tomorrow 😁: Bike Gear Swimming cossie Towel Sun cream Sunglasses Beach bag Selfie-stick (essential to take pics ofContinueContinue reading “Motorcycle journeys …….the basic essentials “

The girl with the non motorcyclist husband

Ian Stephens Photography I am sure there are many bikers out there who have a partner who does not ride motorcycles or are just anti-motorbike. Luckily my husband, Rob, isn’t the latter he just doesn’t ride. Although that isn’t to say I haven’t tried to get him on a bike, even booking him in forContinueContinue reading “The girl with the non motorcyclist husband”