Sydney to London on a Postie bike; the video.

Kawasaki Jimbo · World Chat Champion Joined: 09 Oct 2015 Karma :

I'd vaguely heard of this chap (Nathan Millward) and his adventure but now there's a short video. Very frank it is too.

https://vimeo.com/146780242

Howling TerrorOutOfOffice · Super Spammer Joined: 05 Dec 2008 Karma :

Cool on many levels.

Thanks for posting it. Thumbs Up

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Pigeon · World Chat Champion Joined: 27 Sep 2012 Karma :

Bought his first book when it came out, he was kind enough to do a nice little drawing on the inside covers which was pretty cool (rather than just a squiggle signature).

I think a lot of people (maybe blokes in particular??) have a thing in their brain which when triggered creates a massive desire to be "moving forward". Maybe it's an evolutionary trick to spread genetics, to avoid simply having families in the same vicinity as a person is born.

I know this desire to move forward can last years and be a daily thought if not dealt with. But after a long time, it recedes and "settling down" becomes an acceptable place to be.

Nathan certainly seems to eb and flow between the two.

This video is mega Thumbs Up

bamt · World Chat Champion Joined: 14 Dec 2013 Karma :

I call fake. I mean, he wasn't on a GS with parts being flown to him by BMW and a fully equipped support vehicle following. How can he possibly have done it on a 105cc machine?

Seriously though, a good video - albeit a bit superficial (necessary to cram such an epic ride into a very short film). I especially liked the bit towards the end, when the blokes from NZ turn up on similar bikes, having been inspired by him.

pepperami · Super Spammer Joined: 17 Jan 2010 Karma :

Loved it

10-out-10 to him!

Far more impressive than some well off twat with a GS 1200/ Super Tenere and a fat wallet doing the same trip.

Make`s my little trips on my 250 look like kiddies playtime Smile

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image riot · Renault 5 Driver Joined: 21 Oct 2010 Karma :

Fantastic, thanks for sharing. That's PROPER touring.
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-Monty- · World Chat Champion Joined: 20 Apr 2012 Karma :

Very inspirational video. Thanks for sharing Thumbs Up

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Deaks · Traffic Copper Joined: 16 May 2010 Karma :

Went to the NEC bike show yesterday.
He was there, with his bike too. Was a nice chap to chat to.

Met some other 'proper' adventure riders, Sam Manicom, Jeremy Kroeker and Rhys Lawrey (youngest guy to circumnavigate the world on a bike).

All really interesting people to talk to and all keen to give advice and encouragement to other riders.
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flat spot · World Chat Champion Joined: 29 Aug 2003 Karma :

Both of his books are worth a read if you like that sort of thing.

Alpineandy · World Chat Champion Joined: 18 Mar 2015 Karma :

There are some amazing bike travellers.
I like this one ; https://www.youtube.com/user/roguebikers/videos
and
https://www.c90adventures.co.uk/
which later includes
https://wanderonahonda.co.uk/
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