North Scotland ~ Bonneville

Who	Jamie Wright ~ email
Profession	Hotel Manager
Born 1985	Nationality Scottish
Previous travel experience	Train from scotland to China
Previous bike travels	Various long days across scotland. Average 400miles.

This trip	North Scotland circular.
Departure date	summer
Number in group	2
Trip duration	4 Days
Distance covered	1500 Miles
Cost of trip (not incl. bike)	£100 inc a few pints.

Best day	Hitting the stunning roads of the far north west of scotland. Simply sublime engineering!
Worst/ hardest day	Last 100 miles of the best day, very cold, sun in your eyes and hideous cross winds.
Favourite place	Assynt. Simply heaven, no traffic no cops, chalenging and ludicrously fun twistie roads.
Biggest headache	Remembering to slow down and wait for companion on bigger faster bike...
Biggest mistake	Forgetting how far Dunnet Head John o'groats was from home... over 100 miles at the end of the day cold, tired and blinded by the sun.
Most pleasant surprise	Not killing myself on single track roads at 80+mph
Any illness	none
Other trips planned	Pan american highway in 2011 - Patagonia to Alaska.
One travel tip	Throw most of what you "must have" away just ride with a good attitude and common sense. Weight is an enemy.

Bike Model	Triumph Bonnieville 2008
Age/ mileage on departure	4800Miles
Modifications	None
Mods you wish you'd done	Add a small screen to cut the windblast a bit.
Type of baggage	Small backpack.
Tyres used	Stock Tires nearky ready to be replaced.
Number of punctures	Zero

Bike's weak point	Being naked.
Bike's strong point	Surprises everyone with its capabilities. 865cc twin is great.
Bike problems	None
Number of accidents	Ran over 2 rabbits and a pigeon... 3 Fatalities im afraid.
Same bike again?	God yes.
One biking tip	Always travel light. You will drop it and you will have to pick it up again.