Been riding bikes since 1970, both commuting, touring and generally as a
practical means of transport - something alien to many bikes these days.
Have worked in the Software industry for 26 years in Europe and the UK. (ran
a Sunbeam S7 and then a Bonneville in northern Germany, much to the
consternation of the locals) 2 wheels are still the means I use to get the 30
or 50 miles to the Watford or West End offices of the software company I have
managed for the last 10 years.
Major bike interest now is in the so-called 'Feet Forward' movement, where
there are many advantages, but which is singularly ignored by manufacturers,
who insist on producing to the same old rules, with perhaps a nod in the
'scooter' direction.
Current machines are BMW R100G/S for the commuting, and SCL Voyager for the
open road and RBR work. (see pictures)
Married to Fran since 1974, with 2 daughters, and one grandson ( this years
new arrival). Daughters all but moved out now, but house still full of dogs
(flatcoat retrievers) cats, horses, rabbits, ducks, chickens....
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