AMW Trip Reports
Yaxley to Isle of Wight ~ BMW R1150GS

Who Alan ~ email ~ website
ProfessionPig Farmer
Born 1967Nationality UK
Previous travel experienceOne world tour of Scotland
Previous bike travelsAs above
This tripYaxley to Isle of Wight
Departure dateOct 07
Number in group1
Trip duration2 Days
Distance covered450 Miles
Cost of trip (not incl. bike)£95
Best dayIst Day, it was just like summer.
Worst/ hardest day2nd Day, i had to come home.
Favourite placeTotland Bay
Biggest headacheFood poisoning.
Biggest mistakeNot having longer to stay there.
Most pleasant surpriseIt didnt cost much so i can afford to go again.
Any illnessFood Poisoning
Other trips plannedScotland, Switzerland, Italy, France and Austria.
One travel tipDont make a hard and fast plan, just go with the flow.
Bike ModelBMW R1150GS
Age/ mileage on departure19500
ModificationsPanniers, Tank bag, Remus exhaust.
Mods you wish you'd doneComfier seat.
Type of baggageBMW System
Tyres usedMetz Tourances
Number of punctures
Bike's weak pointWeight
Bike's strong pointReliability
Bike problemsNone
Number of accidents
Same bike again?Yes
One biking tipJust do it.