Bikers' Banter

I keep looking at the forecast and wondering when it is going to warm up.

Good ride today in Derbyshire. Coffee in The Carpenters, Illkston. Kin cold for the first hour.
Tried to put pics up but it wont have it...................hate computers.

Been out quite a lot now my MT is fixed but It's pretty good on the warmth front down here, managed a 100 mile trip to and around the Quantocks a few days ago which was great. Off Camping again in a while just the one night again then hopefully a two nighter next weekend followed by 3 nights at Calshot or a campsite in the New Forrest, depending on what's open.

Passed a few camp sites in The Peak District yesterday whilst on the bike. ALL without exception were packed.
Even the pub i stopped at for coffee had 6 vans in the car park. Landlord charges £5 per night with EHU on condition you use the pub for beer/food which i thought fair enough. In a great spot anorl.

Got myself in a couple of situations yesterday whereas if i had not a reverse gear on the bike i would have been in poo street. Thought i either need to get a smaller lighter bike or make sure i keep a bike with reverse, so the Wing isn't going anywhere for a while.
Not going to buy a 2nd bike for awhile

There are lots of pubs that do this, I think there is a Guide somewhere that shows them, it's a great idea, to be honest, I'm not really a fan of organised regimented camp sites that's why we go to Portland at lot, its just like legal wild camping and the view is stunning. the site last week was £18 plus electric, not sure I'd go there again though, tonight it's £10 and we don't need EHU but we could just pull up a bit further on and not pay anything but Sammy doesn't feel as safe. Parking and reversing big heavy bikes is an art mate, I found that it paid to plan ahead just incase you get stuck, which happened a few times over the years.... No Prob with a Grom though !!!! No Pics, too much ball ache !