Sammy Miller adventure bike ride in.

[mat-tiger1]

Most things are actually my fault. Just ask my wife...

[Bixxer Bob]

Ok, so back on topic, Howie's initial post said discount for "Adventure Bike" riders.  There's another whole can of worms.  Who gets to decide what's an adventure bike, starting with Ted Simon's (author of Jupiter's Travels)  Tiger 100......

[nickjtc]

Howie's initial post said discount for "Adventure Bike" riders.  There's another whole can of worms.  Who gets to decide what's an adventure bike, starting with Ted Simon's (author of Jupiter's Travels)  Tiger 100......

I agree.

OK, hold on a sec. Let us who are sitting on the side-lines, and who will not be able to attend, grab some snacks and a beverage du jour. This IS an interesting discussion.

What qualifies as an 'adventure bike'? A bike kitted up to the nuts with all kinds of Touratech luggage carrying a white and blue logo, or equivalent. Or ANY bike that the rider goes out on to expand his/her horizons???

[blacktiger]

Ok, so back on topic, Howie's initial post said discount for "Adventure Bike" riders.  There's another whole can of worms.  Who gets to decide what's an adventure bike, starting with Ted Simon's (author of Jupiter's Travels)  Tiger 100......

That would be a certain Mr S. Miller I guess.
But you're right. Any bike can lead to an adventure. A bike unsuited to the terrain you're traversing can lead to an even bigger (mis)adventure.
My own take on it is that it must have a front wheel diameter of at least 19". And be capable of going along a fairly rough dirt road without damaging itself in the process. All these numpty Journos calling things like the Versys and Multistrada adventure bikes are just plain wrong. They're Sports Tourers IMO.

[nickjtc]

All these numpty Journos calling things like the Versys and Multistrada adventure bikes are just plain wrong. They're Sports Tourers IMO.

[Nick Calne]

All bikes barring the most race specific bikes are adventure bikes. Not all riders are adventure riders though.

[Bixxer Bob]

Gee this is fun isn't it??? 

[HockleyBoy]

All bikes barring the most race specific bikes are adventure bikes. Not all riders are adventure riders though.

+1

[nickjtc]

Not all riders are adventure riders though.

Of course it depends on a person's definition of 'adventure'. I've met a fellow on a blinged and farkled up R1200GS who thinks packing his lunch (in the $2000 Touratech panniers) and riding the 10k to work is the epitome of adventure! 

[Bixxer Bob]

Read the two books by Lois Pryce; half the world on a 250cc 2-stroke (because she's only little).....

[blacktiger]

Four weeks away now. I hope to see lots of Tigers there.  :152:
Basically if you ride into the museum on an adventure bike you'll get entry at a reduced level.

FYI I'll be having breakfast at Loomies (A32/A272 junction) at 10am (ish) and then leading a small(??) group on down to the Museum leaving around 11am.

[vince]

anyone from Essex and kent borders up for a meet and ride in ???   
time and place to be arranged probably lakeside services 

cheers vince

[sooty757]

 is it still on ,I have a Sammy Miller, book perhaps he would sign it, xmass pressy,,, aged 13,me not,well I was when I got the book
... circa 197? ish. ill be there weather pending

[blacktiger]

is it still on ,I have a Sammy Miller, book perhaps he would sign it, xmass pressy,,, aged 13,me not the book... circa 197? ish. ill be there weather pending

AFAIK nothing has changed just because it's going to be pissing down.

[sooty757]

  and o is it raining, more than just a tad,and thats from someone who lived in the west of Sotland for 20 years, still it,s about adventure? shall i go?up at 5 so?? well it,s to wet for the microlight