Farewell Big Ruby
2 December 2001
The new owner of Big Ruby collected my old BMW R1100RT from me this afternoon, with his young daughter. My new ‘bike, Big Sylvia will
Welcome Big Sylvia
1 December 2001
I collected my new BMW R1150RT motorcycle from John Clark BMW in Dundee this afternoon. They don’t sell to many motorcycles in the middle of
Spit & Polish
15 November 2001
It’s fair to say, I think, that I always take very good care of my motorcycles, both mechanically and cosmetically. I acquired Big Ruby second
Hello Big Ruby
15 April 2000
Since moving up to Edinburgh from England in January I have been keen to acquire another motorcycle. My budget won’t currently run to another brand
BMW 75th Anniversary
25 March 1998
This year BMW Motorrad are celebrating their 75th anniversary. To mark the occasion they made a number of ’75th’ special edition models including a very
UK Assortment
31 December 1997
Over the course of 1997 I have been on many UK motorcycling trips, some for just a day, others overnight or for a weekend. Many
UK Assortment
31 December 1996
Over the course of 1996 I have been on many UK motorcycling trips, some for just a day, others overnight or for a weekend. Many
BMW R1100RT
10 October 1995
Took delivery of my brand new BMW R1100RT, finished in Sienna red, from Bath Road Motorcycles in Bristol. I also bought a cherished number plate
Scotland
12 January 1995
11th-12th January. This week I travelled from Kent to Garelochead, north of Glasgow, over 450 miles in bitterly cold weather, especially once I got to
The Needles
15 October 1994
14th-15th October. I was in Portsmouth, just about check in for the ferry to Caen to spend a few days with my friend Mike who
