by radioman | Apr 2, 2013 | Adventure Motorcycle riding
Gisborne then East Cape Lots of signage to remind people to watch for Motobikes, but also warning us to be careful. This part of my ride is just enjoying the scenery along this east cape area. It is more remote and it is Easter weekend. Have a few clouds as I ride up...
by radioman | Apr 5, 2013 | Adventure Motorcycle riding
Rotorua riding north Was so great to meet Clint and Rosie the next morning they were up early and off to work. That gave Simon and Lisa and me time to recover and spend a bit of time talking about the realities, logistics and experiences of being on the road for large...
by radioman | Apr 11, 2013 | Adventure Motorcycle riding
Auckland. LOGISTICS: As I continue on this journey, there are always logistics that need to be planned, decided upon and acted on. I arrived back in Auckland last weekend, and started to wrap up my time in New Zealand. Had to finalize my shipping of my bike to...
by radioman | Apr 13, 2013 | Adventure Motorcycle riding
Good Bye New Zealand! Been a busy week getting ready to leave New Zealand. Still had time to meet some new people. Funny the things that strike you as you walk around a place. Spotted this garage can in front of a house…… might have been a business....
by radioman | Apr 15, 2013 | Adventure Motorcycle riding
Small Break in the riding So While my bike is all packed up and being shipped to Australia, I will be taking a 2 1/2 week trip back to the US. I planned this long ago, as I want to continue my advocacy for Alzheimer’s Disease. I made it back to Portlnad...
by radioman | Apr 19, 2013 | Adventure Motorcycle riding
The day after I left Auckland the rain began to fall Arriving in Oregon for a nice Spring weather! Was at my house sorting some gear, getting ready for the events of the week, and was able to get out for a nice little ride on my other GS. Started my 1150GSA, Took a...
by radioman | Apr 19, 2013 | Adventure Motorcycle riding
This time at home is short, but it is important for me and I continue to advocate on behalf of all those impacted by Alzheimer’s Disease, and our country as we face a HUGE financial crisis in caring for people with Alzheimer’s disease and related...
by radioman | Apr 22, 2013 | Adventure Motorcycle riding
Thanks Steve for your comments. Sharing my ride and my life with the ADV community has been great! Thanks for following along. I flew back to Washington DC on Friday, and stayed at my Nephews home in Virginia. Was able to spend a little time with Susan and Little Eli....
by radioman | Apr 26, 2013 | Adventure Motorcycle riding
Washington The reason I came back was to continue to raise awareness and fight for the need to proper funding of the most expensive disease in America. David Hyde Perce is also an advocate as he lost members of his family to Alzheimers. As we gathered we had speakers...
by radioman | May 3, 2013 | Adventure Motorcycle riding
A few quotes from my ADV RR Mark As you well know, I’ve stated this many times in our conversations, You are a Great Ambassador and inspiration for the many. As IDave shared the story of his “client” you helped in ways you not aware of by allowing...
by radioman | May 12, 2013 | Adventure Motorcycle riding
Sitting at the Portland Airport, awaiting my flights heading to Australia. Long flights ahead….. But I am almost back on the road!!. My bike is awaiting me in Sydney Australia….. and I will look forward to being back on this next part of my journey!!...
by radioman | May 14, 2013 | Adventure Motorcycle riding
Catching Up….. Arriving into Sydney Friday allowed me to hang out with my friends Craig and Jenny on the weekend. We took a long walk along the harbor from one Park to the next. Out to the South Heads. Stopping at Watson Bay Hotel for a drink, and then a picnic...
by radioman | May 14, 2013 | Adventure Motorcycle riding
Details. I had researched before coming to OZ about the bike registration, and thought I was fine with me Carnet de Passage. But upon arriving in Sydney, I realized there were automated Toll roads around so I might need to get a E-tag or E-pass to pay the fees around...
by radioman | May 15, 2013 | Adventure Motorcycle riding
Sydney Taking few days to check out Sydney. For me the best way to see a city is to get somewhere downtown and start walking! Took a bus into Sydney, then started walking…. Ended up walking to The Rocks under the Harbour bridge with a view back to the city. Then...
by radioman | May 16, 2013 | Adventure Motorcycle riding
A day to repack gear, then take a short ride around the city. Started at Bondi Beach. Who can resist beautiful water and beaches? As i took my first photos, I met Pat who was also taking a photo. Really nice Guy from South Africa and now is married to an Australian...
by radioman | May 18, 2013 | Adventure Motorcycle riding
Living the dream LIVING THE DREAM. How does one go about describing oppprtunies that have come up for me on this ride around the world. Yesterday was one of those amazing days. connected to an amazing man who took me on his personal Helicopter tour of Sydney in his...
by radioman | May 20, 2013 | Adventure Motorcycle riding
Saturday/Sunday/Monday Been busy exploring the Sydney area, so have not posted up. Friday had the overview tour with Lee, then covered some of the same places on land. The weekend was busy as I started off going with my friends Craig and Jenny to Royal National Park...
by radioman | May 22, 2013 | Adventure Motorcycle riding
On the road again! Decided I could get stuck in Sydney for a long time, so I needed to hit the road while I had a bit of good weather to ride south! Riding out of Sydney. Lots of warnings about Speed cameras You see lots of Postie bikes out delivering mail. Then I had...
by radioman | May 23, 2013 | Adventure Motorcycle riding
Mapping out the ride Got all my maps out to look at some of the options to ride. Also mapping ADV folks that have offered places to stay….. Rode a bit in town to check out the spots. The cem It has been here since 1800’s and it set up in sections by...
by radioman | May 27, 2013 | Adventure Motorcycle riding
Gerringong – Bewong Had a couple days of very heavy rainfall, so I just relaxed and caught up on some reading and planning When I looked out the wind was blowing and the rain was really coming down. You can see the weather band! It continued for couple...
by radioman | May 29, 2013 | Adventure Motorcycle riding
Monday May 27th. Left Bewong and rode down the coast before turning west toward the Snowy Mountains. Beautiful coastline, but a cloudy morning. Arrived in Cooma, where I was meeting up with Steve (bergdonk) He is an excellent guide and historian of the area. Told me...
by radioman | May 30, 2013 | Adventure Motorcycle riding
Omeo- Great Alpine Road then into Melbourne Thanks to Steve for sure!! Great host and guide! As I rode up the Great Alpine Road, it is a lovely Fall day. But what is really great is that this is a wonderful motorcycle road. No better way to start the day than a twisty...
by radioman | May 31, 2013 | Adventure Motorcycle riding
Melbourne Arrived in Melbourne and had been invited a couple months ago to meet up and stay with Julian and Tania. I had read there RR about Victoria and Great ocean road, and was great to meet both of them. It was a rainy day, so we went to explore the Healsville...
by radioman | Jun 1, 2013 | Adventure Motorcycle riding
Melbourne City. Decided to take a couple days in downtown Melbourne so I could walk about and go see the Monet Exhibit at the National Arts Museum. Rode into the city. Rented a hotel room online for a decent price considering I am right near Museum. Walking and trams...
by radioman | Jun 1, 2013 | Adventure Motorcycle riding
2 YEARS of this Adventure! Big Day today!! 2 years ago I started this Ride Around the world. Started with a ride with Camogreg out to the Oregon Coast to the most westernly point in the continental US. He was starting a trip across country and I was starting around...
