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Europe 2025 Part 2

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We weren’t very far south of Prague on a small, paved back road when we started coming across signs in Czech that appeared to indicate the road was closed ahead. Not sure what to do we continued on past more and more informational signs. It was a Sunday so we thought if there was construction maybe they wouldn’t be working and we could sneak around any barricades which we actually had accomplished a few times already. Eventually we came to an area with a large group of people and an arch across the road, it was some kind of event. I found some pictures online: Continue reading →

Europe 2025 Part 1

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Like most big adventures it started innocently enough. This spring my riding buddy and regular in this blog (Pork Chop) Michael forwarded me an e-mail from a tour company in Germany, Beach’s tours. They were advertising a fall trip starting in Munich, Germany and riding a loop through Germany, Czech Republic, Austria, Slovenia, northern Italy and back to Munich. All in just over two weeks. Michael had toured with this company 20 years ago and vouched for the quality of their organization and tours.

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Modern Bikes Home

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One day before the longest day of the year, Deby and I packed up our camp and prepared for the journey home. We lightened our loads by sending camping gear home with friends from the rally, keeping only the essentials for the next week. The Norton had been a reliable companion for the past 10 days, but it was now looking worn, with its headlight held on by duct tape and a sticky coating of sap from parking under an unknown but sappy tree. Continue reading →

1K Miles on a 50 year old Norton – Part 2

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The destination for day two was Lakeview, Oregon. We chose a route that would get us there in just over 300 miles. We had a very uninspired breakfast at the hotel restaurant that included some type of breakfast muffin for me and a breakfast burrito for Tony. Tony said it didn’t agree with him, and it was probably a good thing he was driving alone. So, all gassed up, we headed south. Continue reading →

End of the Ride

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We had the best intentions to cross from Argentina to Chile at Paso Agua Negra but we woke up to this view of the mountains….

Dang.. an online check of the pass conditions verified that the pass was closed. With the help of the hotel front desk we made a call and were informed the pass “might” open the next day or it might be closed for the rest of the season. Well, once again off to plan B. Continue reading →