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Sorebums Rattling Around Asia
"We are two Brits who travelled overland from England to Japan and back.
For 12 months we were two-up on an old BMW GS through Europe, the ex-Soviet "Stans",
Russia and Mongolia, Japan and South-East Asia. Then in Nepal I plucked up the courage
and bought a new Enfield Bullet 500cc and we rode home together through India, Pakistan, Iran,
Turkey and Europe. I had only recently passed my bike test in the UK." -- Georgie
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Czech Rally 2002 and Much More WIMA
GOES TO THE USA "What are the police like here?" I asked. "Are they tough on bikes speeding?" Gary (the utterly gorgeous advertising manager of Ducati USA) replied "I suggest you stick to the speed limit." Then in the next breath, he told us "this Ducati gets into its power range at about 6000 revs". He was talking about the shiny red bike outside - the ST4s - latest model which Ducati USA very kindly lent me for a week in June. So Pat and I travelled from New Jersey to West Virginia to attend the 3rd Women in Motorcycling Conference - in style! ...... The
Rugged Road by Theresa Wallach The bike, christened The Venture, was a sponsored 600cc Panther manufactured by Phelon & Moore, renowned for its reliability and durability. Attached to it was a standard Watsonian touring model sidecar which pulled a 183cm x 112cm Watsonian tradesman's trailer. So it was no mean feat that the women succeeded in pushing it for 25 MILES following a total engine failure! The book is beautifully produced in hardback and contains 40 photographs and maps.. but don't wait for a paperback version as there probably won't be one. ISBN 095309826
Video to
accompany the book: The video (available in VHS and NTSC formats) is of
the original16mm black and white cine film made by Theresa during the
trip. It is recorded without alteration, a genuine record of the journey.
It is silent and runs for 35 minutes. WITHIN
THE UK: Book only: Wima price UK£14.40 plus £3.00 surface post & packing
. Book & video: WIMA price UK£27.30 (incl Vat of £2.10) plus £4.00 surface
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Travels
in Turkey, Iran, Pakistan & Northern India.
The first newsletter from Iris and Trui, the two Belgian women travelling overland on DR650ESs begins: Place : Çanakkale, North Western Turkish coast Ridden kilometers : 2,585 The very first kilometer I ride in Turkey happens at 130 km/h. From the very last checkpoint in 10 seconds flat. My pillion is a custom officer holding tight to my shoulders and trying to get a view in an icy wind, his legs wobbling around my luggage roll and pannier. I was ready to ride away after the final stamp, as a German car, oblivious of all whisling and shouting drove by. The next moment the officer jumped on the back and shouted "Go get that German car !" ........... Click here to continue with Part 1 Part 2: Shiraz, Central Iran, 4th May 2002 Part 3: Iran-Pakistan, 27th May 2002 Part 4: Pakistan-India, 28th June 2002 Part 5: Northern India, 11th August 2002 Part 6: India to Turkey, 26th Sept. 2002 Part 7: Turkey to Belgium,16th Oct. 2002 |
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Weather Riding Tips Compiled by members Iris & Trui from Belgium, who have travelled extensively by motorcycle through Iran and Pakistan having to combine protective riding gear with full chador; and Jennifer, who lives and rides in Australia. These tips come mainly from their own riding experiences and work for them. Please note we cannot be held responsible for any damage to your bike or person as a result of following any of the advice in this article. Click here for full text |
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