Had a great ride up on Thursday, Friday was a washout, the evening entertainment was the highlight of the day.

Hi all, I'm supposed to be heading for Cumbria tomorrow at dawn. I've booked Thursday to Tuesday off to head down to the XRV National meet at your friend and mine, Paul's campsite at Takoda camping in Kirkby stephen. BUT,,,, I've felt an issue coming on for a couple of days, I've a cartilage...

Hi all, Anyone else going to the Hostel at Kirkby Stephen? Edging towards taking the plunge and getting a tent but would consider going to the Hostel if a few others are going. Spoke to Denise today and she says there are 10 available beds at the moment and could place bikers together in a 4,6...

get your up date Blog of the TTB's at: www.transalptraceybrothers.com Kirkby Stephen is going to be busy in September!!! Beer & Bangers Festival and XRV National Meet 5th - 8th Sept come on down(or up) Ride safe and have Fun TTB1 Dan

Well to any of you lot who are planning to come to Kirkby Stephen this month or the next there are some fantastic events going on: We have The first Takoda Fest, held at Takoda Campsite. A mainly acoustic event starting around lunch time and ending in the early hours, camping is optional. The...

While I am at it posting up events I will post a placeholder for this event. Unless it falls completely flat this will go ahead broadly as outlined here. Dates 3rd and 4th August 2013 Start: Edale, Derbyshire, at approx 10am on 3rd August. (exact location tbc) End: Kirk Yetholm, Scotland...

Re: National 2013 possible sites - please only post possible or tried sites Reminder, the location of the 2013 national meet is Takoda, Kirby Stephen, Cumbria Home - TAKODA CAMPING It wil be the weekend of 5-8 September 2013. The site responded: "There is no problem at all booking your rally...

Hi all, I've news! Though I dunno if I'm in the right place to post this... Over the last year I’ve been taking careful note of all the requests and posts on forums about the lack of adventure motorcycle travel audio books. So I’ve gone and done it. Into Africa just been released as an Audio...

Has anyone here had a go on one of the Honda's fitted with the Dual Clutch Transmission (DCT) that Honda are using on a range of bikes now? How do they feel changing gear with a switch? I ask as I am very interested in the new Integra as a possible option for me that will give a proper bike...

Thought we could do with a bit of lightening up and humbling on here. Just been sent this. Apologies if it's already been on here. Beautiful Minds: Stephen Wiltshire - StumbleUpon We've a lot to learn about us humans eh?

Does anyone fancy joining me on a mega ride, oooh some time in May perhaps - to fill the gap between Galloway and Piel. I was thinking of something of a round 350miles taking in the Yorks dales, North Pennines, Kielder, South Scotland, East Lakes. I have a route in mind but start / finish is...

Can someone organising deal please

Just come back from my first big trip on a bike, my TA700. Went with my dad to the Pre65 Scottish trial in Kinlochleven near Fort William. I loved it and can't wait till my next trip. Set off on the Thursday from Lincoln up the A1, over the windy A66 and then met up with my dad on his trusty...

I planned this journey because I fancied a twisty, high climbing route away from main roads, that won't take up too much of a Sunday (2 to 3 hours depending on brew stops ). I know it's not everyone’s cup of tea but it does it for me and is particularly suited to the Dominator. The...