Been a while since I have posted so here's one in anticipation.
Looking forward to unwrapping 'Lupin Lou' from her winter slumber and getting out for a few rides this year. I missed a big trip in 2017 so hoping to make up for it in 2018.
Recently, I have been thinking of where to go this year and have a few of options on the cards now one of which simply has to be to ride some of the Wild Atlantic Way - Southern Ireland. Been reading a lot about this over the Winter and in the latest ABR too with more to come in the next issue.
I reckon the WAW is going to be as good as the west coast of Scotland, with a new twist and plenty to see along the way. Just got to find some great Lough's along the way and get a bit of Nature Trek walking in too. Hopefully visit Dingle again- fond memories of that place. I really do fancy getting myself over there if not for a local pub, a real fire and join in on the 'Craic'.
Another option is to head up to Scotland again, though I may avoid the long haul up there in favour of shorter distance Ireland this year combined with a longer trip through the Alps instead, but Scotland is always worth considering, you can never rule it out. Here's a good site.
Those Alpine passes and Italian food are beckoning me aswell. Got to be the Italian and Swiss side this year though combining the Stilfser Joch, Penser Joch and Timmels Joch along with that amazing looking Gavia:
Some I have ridden before but there are so many route options to join them up with new and interesting routes, so much good food, beer , wine and er ... gorgeous Hot Chocolate on the Mountain Tops.
Watch out those Leprechaun's and Marmots - Joch On!
Those Alpine passes and Italian food are beckoning me aswell. Got to be the Italian and Swiss side this year though combining the Stilfser Joch, Penser Joch and Timmels Joch along with that amazing looking Gavia:
Some I have ridden before but there are so many route options to join them up with new and interesting routes, so much good food, beer , wine and er ... gorgeous Hot Chocolate on the Mountain Tops.
Watch out those Leprechaun's and Marmots - Joch On!
While on the subject of European tours, I notice there is a Traffic offences update for 2018 across Europe and EU countries. This means that if you are speed camera flashed in France the French authorities can now access the UK driver Database to track you down and put a fine in the post up to 8 weeks after the offence. More info here.
