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A short early evening trip up the hills to clear my head after work...I really needed it!

Edinburgh's DGR

Out for an afternoon trip, after work. We were a real odd group...a #BMW, a #MV #Augusta, and my trusty #Triumph. We avoided the rain like skilled sailors and came across this beautiful old #Jaguar which was out for a photo shoot.

Met in Stirling but it was raining, so decided to chase the sun, this led us to the Duke’s Pass, near Aberfoyle, where we discovered a great trail. Two were on ADVs, I was on the Wee Bonnie; it kept up just fine! A perfect test for the brand-new Dunlop Mutants, and they performed incredibly well. 👍

What a fantastic day it turned out to be. We had to cut our trip short to just one day of riding as the Scottish weather is beginning to turn but when you find yourself in places like Glencoe and Loch Etive, it makes every moment worthwhile.

Sneaked in a couple of hours on the wee Bonnie after work; lost in glorious sunshine while picking up a section of the Tower Trail in Stirlingshire.

So, I set out to pick up the bike after getting the new tyres fitted, expecting a quick couple-mile trip home… and somehow it turned in an 80 mile ride. Honestly, it’s just great to have my wee Bonnie back.

Best weather Scotland’s seen all year and I’m stuck in the garage. The Wee Bonnie needs fresh rubber before I can hit the road. ☀️🏍️

Just spotted these two little beauties, in Edinburgh city centre.

Stopped by Triumph Edinburgh with a couple of friends; there’s just something about well polished motorcycles, each one begging to be taken out. You feel like a kid in a sweetshop 😁

My last few picks of 'interesting motorcycles' in #Corfu, include a 1959 (or there about) #BMW #R26, and an interesting interpretation of a modern classic, the #Benelli #Imperiale.

Still in #Corfu and stumbling across some seriously unusual #motorcycles 👀🏍️ Not your everyday rides… anyone want to take a guess what these are? 😁

I love visiting Mediterranean countries as they're plentiful with interesting rides. I'm in #Corfu, #Greece, on my first day. #Guzzi #Griso, and Honda...what? Can you identify it?

Just picked up my beauty from the MOT centre after its annual inspection. They also fitted the Motone engine bars for me, top notch job. Cheers lads, really appreciate the great work 👍

Managed to squeeze in a lovely little run, with a great coffee stop in Culross and lunch in Charlestown; all in glorious sunshine.

So glad I went out yesterday. Although the high wind made the forecast unpredictable, we managed to ride quite a bit of the Fife coast, stay dry, and have two fabulous coffee stops.👍

A couple of picks from last weekend at #Glenshee, #Scotland.

Out for a walk tonight in Blackness...and I see this beauty.

What a day; brilliant sunshine, start of spring, we met at Powmill for a quick coffee. Then, we headed to Kinross, Glenfarg, Newburgh, Dundee. Lunch at the V&A, more coffee. Then to Coupar, Angus, Kirriemuir and Glenshee for more coffee. Back down into Blairgowrie, Perth and home. Over 260 miles!

Headed out to fuel up before tomorrow morning’s meet-up… but it’s way too tempting not to take the scenic route 😉

What a day, five of us visited the #Scottish #Motorcycle #Show in #Edinburgh, then proceeded for a wonderful #ride, and lunch, with glorious sunshine. Perfect!!

After weeks of endless rain, and busy work days, I took a trip to #Steelworx #Motorcycles, based in #Motherwell, #UK.

Currently in #Rome, and as always lots of traffic police on motorbikes but to my surprise all of them on #BMW #RT instead of #Moto #Guzzis

It has been a long winter, and for some of us there has been the opportunity to improve our rides...this is my friend's garage where sometimes we hang for coffee. Thank you CG👍

The weather hasn’t exactly been ideal for riding… but that didn’t stop my friend from meeting us for coffee in the middle of sleet and rain, with his trusted #Guzzi 😂

First ride of the year! Braved the elements for the Scottish Café Racers meet, fantastic to catch up with everyone. Took the opportunity to start planning some exciting future trips, including a return to Italy, where we’re aiming to conquer the legendary Stelvio Pass. Can’t wait for summer! 🌞

Amongst this dark and wet winter weather, I seized the opportunity of a mild and dry afternoon, to take the wee Bonnie out for a short local trip. #South #Queensferry and #Linlithgow respectively located #North and #West of #Edinburgh. Just what was needed to put a big smile on my face. #Triumph

A wee winter ride to keep up my riding skills...chilly but worth it! #motorcycle, #Triumph, #BMW

Out and about on a dry crispy cold day, before the salters are out! Winter days like these are an unexpected gift to motorcyclists in Scotland...and we certainly made the most of it!

Met up with friends in Alloa today, then went for a ride around Dunblane, Stirling, and Doune. We stopped at the David Stirling Memorial, which commemorates the founder of the SAS. Although we got soaked at one point, it was still a great short ride to keep the wee Bonnie running through the winter.

Over in #Tromsø, #Norway for the weekend; it’s around 0°C, and every car is rolling on studded #tyres to handle the ice and snow. Then this guy pulls up to the traffic lights on a #moped! 😧 It’s the only #bike I’ve seen all weekend… and for good reason! 😂

Just over 200 miles round trip today to visit one of the most iconic locations of a James Bond movie in Scotland, Loch Etive...and also stopped in Glencoe on the way of course...one of my favourite places in the world.

Just to blow away the cobwebs...a little ride to pretty Fortteviot and its surroundings

Great day #riding yesterday: Auchterarder, Methven, Little Glen Shee, Coupar Angus, Dunkeld, Butterstone, Blairgowrie (for lunch), Kirkmichael, Pitlochry, Tummel Bridge, South Road to Killin, South Earn Road, Comrie, Cultybraggan, Comrie Glen then Braco/ home #Triumph, #Moto #Guzzi, #Yamaha

We were set to ride towards #Glencoe but once reached #Tyndrum, with a bit of traffic, we decided to turn back and rode mostly back roads, towards #Killing, #Crieff, #Stirling, and #Kinross. We hardly encountered any traffic and the sun was shining. A superb #motorcycle day! #Triumph, #BMW, #Guzzi

Out for a meet today, I came across this unusual Soviet motorcycle that's over 40 years old. It's an IZH Jupiter 350cc (I believe it's a two strokes), a twin-cylinder model. Have you ever seen one? What struck me was its simplicity yet functional design.

The sunny morning drew me out of the house although unplanned, as I had some work to do. Still glad to join the Scottish Café Racers meet for a coffee and a wee run from Cupar to Anstruther and then back home, just over the Queensferry bridge. Good chat, good ride, good coffee, and a very good day.

An incredible #motorcycle weekend, #riding a #Moto #Guzzi #V7 #Sport, supplied by #Agostini #Mandello. Tackled mountain passes and tight hairpins all the way to #St.Moritz, Switzerland, before looping back to the stunning #Lake #Como. An unforgettable ride through breathtaking alpine scenery! 🏍️🇮🇹🇨🇭

Out for a spin to test the new touring accessories for the #Triumph. Yes...I think it'll do!!!

Great to catch with friends at the #Buzness #transport #festival. #Triumph, #BMW, #Yamaha, #Kawasaki, #Suzuki.

Waiting for people to show up...damn my OCD and being on time! 😂

There's something really special about old #Triumph #motorcycles.

A friend dropped by for coffee, while out testriding the new #Moto #Guzzi #V85 #Strada; an impressive #motorbike all around. We're both on the hunt for our next #bike, so naturally, it turned into a great session of #motorcycle talk. Love days like this. ☕🏍️

A fabulous day trip a couple of days ago with the cruisers guys visiting #Stirling, #Callander, #Killin, #Kenmore, #Aberfeldy, #Crieff. All on large cc motorcycles but the V7 held its own. #Suzuki #M1800R, #Yamaha #V-Max, #Indian #SportChief, #MotoGuzzi #V7

Exciting times for #Moto #Guzzi youtu.be/Fp4WVraRifM?...

A wee evening ride before the expected stormy weather for the next few days... #Linlithgow #Scotland #Moto #Guzzi #V7

Explored #DumfriesandGalloway yesterday, all the way to #PortWilliam and was pleasantly surprised...although the roads closure made it a real challenge taking me to paths that I would not normally tackle with my #Guzzi #V7

Exploring beautiful #Scotland on my #Moto #Guzzi #V7

A pleasant afternoon with a couple of coffee stops, lots of chatter, and quiet country roads. #Guzzi #V7, #Yamaha #V-Max