I’m an adventure motorcyclist, and love to explore the UK and further afield on my 2008 BMW F650GS. It’s not the only way I like to travel, but road tripping by bike brings me so much joy, and I reckon is one of the best ways to see the world’s scenery.
Two days challenging myself to live my dirt biking dream – a train and trail weekend with Alex Snow Off-Road. Some adventures start with a big dose of doubt. And a slightly wonky rib. In early May, still recovering from … Continued
A weekly blog-style episode featuring a motorcycle ride out, a long weekend at Center Parcs, and a weekend in London. Oh, and taking a tumble and hurting my rib… Welcome to another weekly blog episode – except, of course, … Continued
Welcome to the March edition of my Currently Loving series for 2025. In this semi-regular segment, I enjoy sharing a handful of things that are brightening my days, be they material or otherwise. This short, curated list brings together the … Continued
My 2024 in 12 photos is an opportunity to look back over the last 12 months and remember some of the really good times. The end of December doesn’t have to signal any kind of evaluation of life lived. We … Continued
In this weekly blog episode: Watching the Olympics, riding the new BMW CE 02 electric motorcycle, and a new knee-length waterproof coat. It’s been a few weeks, but it’s time for another weekly blog episode. Don’t worry, I’m not going … Continued
My currently loving feature here on Splodz Blogz is a bit of an excuse to share a few of the things I’m particularly enjoying at the moment with you. This might be actual things I have bought or been given, … Continued
A motorcycling focused weekly blog: Prescott Bike Festival, ABR Festival, some new gloves for riding, and a Cool Cover. It’s been a very motorcycling kind of week, thanks to two festivals and some bike-related purchases. I guess that means this … Continued
In this weekly blog episode: A restful bank holiday weekend, riding two of the UK’s forest drives, and some rather mundane daily walks for National Walking Month. Ah a three-day weekend. I do like May and its quota of bank … Continued
I absolutely live by the adage that life is about experiences and not things, but sometimes we need things to make life easier, more comfortable, or even just a little bit nicer. My currently loving features allow me to share a few of … Continued
In this weekly blog episode, I chat about the weather, some perfect brownies, a motorcycle ride in the Cotswolds, and some books and films that have been entertaining me. Welcome back to another weekly blog, my regular series of journal … Continued