Wednesday 8th February 2012

Tonight at 22.00 hrs (GMT) I’ll be broadcasting Live at bikerfm. You’ve seen the book – and hopefully bought it – now hear how the whole trip got put together, how it all went and hear some great music too.

By popular demand I’ve set up a Tea with Bin laden’s brother Facebook page and am busy uploading previously unseen ‘footage’. The plan is to include original drawings and photographs which hit the cutting room floor during editing. Take a look and let me know what you’d like to see.

Day One. Starter motor failure....

Iran..the Dusty Highway.

Ted Simon Foundation launch - Coventry Transport Museum – October 6th

Jupiter’s Travels. Perhaps the book that started the Adventure Motorbiking trend that fills our magazine shelves and TV screens so much now. Certainly got me buying guide books from far off places with a far off look in my eyes.  Follow the link above to find out more of what they are planning.

I was honoured to be invited to the event and donated a piece of original artwork from my book towards the auction. Austin Vince, of Mondo Enduro fame, stepped forward as auctioneer and wrestled over £2000 out of the audience for items which included his legendary overalls, knickers worn by Lois Pryce throughout her African Odyssey and the original helmet Ted Simon wore on his round the world trip.

If you’re interested in buying or commissioning original artwork, please get in touch.

Meanwhile temperatures and exchange rates drop throughout Europe and men and women look indoors for their amusement….the perfect time to buy an adventure motorbiking book such as Tea with Bin Laden’s Brother! I look forward to hearing from you.

June already – How did that happen? Just putting the finishing touches to my presentation for the Horizons Unlimited rally at Ripley in Derbyshire on June 23-26th.

I’m definitely doing a presentation (and being filmed!) on the Friday afternoon and hopefully on the Saturday too.I’m there the whole weekend signing copies and generally enjoying the world of Overland Biking. It’s an inspirational place to be – hope to meet you there.

Came across this while doing some research on Google …made me laugh – nervously.

Wanted!

Well, it’s all been quiet in the world of Adventure motorbiking mainly because I’m in France and my bike’s under a tarpaulin in an English garden.

Plan is to return to the UK at the end of June, put a few thousand volts through it and get off to the Horizons Unlimited rally in Ripley, Derbyshire for the Overland Motorbiking Event of the year! I’ll be there doing a couple of presentations, signing books and getting inspiration from the assembled adventurers. It’s a great weekend – not to be missed.

Camping in Baluchistan,Pakistan - uncomfortably close to the Afghan border

Motorcycle Live at the NEC went very well and really enjoyed meeting everyone throughout the week. Thanks again to Les Madge at Traveldri for giving me space on the stand and to Sam Manicom for his constant support and promotional tips. Planning a trip anywhere round the world? Sam’s been there and written about it. Check him out.

Next ‘appearance’ will be at the Adventure Travel Live event taking place at the Royal Horticultural Halls, London (Friday 28th – 30th Jan). I’m doing a 45 minute presentation on Saturday 29th at 17.00hrs in the Best Adventures Travel Theatre.

Discount tickets are available – £4.00 off. Order online at adventuretravellive or call 0871 230 7159 and quote “Roberts”.

Now coming to you ‘live’ from the south of France where we’ve rented a town house squeezed into the old quarter of Pezenas near Beziers. The British climate finally broke us, so we rented our flat out and headed for the sun…Plan is to buy a place in the New Year – all being well.

Back in the UK for the NEC Bikeshow though and will be signing books and telling stories on the Traveldriplus stand (no.B030- hall 2) on Saturday 27th, Monday29th(a.m), Tuesday 30th(p.m.), Wednesday1st, Thursday 2nd(a.m.) and Saturday 4th Dec. If you’re there, come and say hello!

There is a woman in this photo – can you see her?

“Official’ book launch and Travel lecture went very well despite technical hitch in Powerpoint presentation. Actually worked in my favour as I had to adlib and tell more stories. Now busy with more promotion and will be appearing personally at the Carole Nash Bike show at the NEC on the Traveldri stand no. B30 on Saturday 27th November.Other dates to be confirmed.

More Gripping Tales

‘Official’ book launch taking place at Topping & Co bookshop, Bath – Friday September 17th at 19.45pm. I’m also doing a lecture at the Royal West of England Academy, Queen’s Rd Bristol on Saturday 18th September at 11.00am,Would be good to see you there. Tickets around £7.00 Book voucher included at Toppings.

August 28th
Well, book sales are going really well especially since getting onto the GS websites – UK GSer and GS clubUK There’s some great coverage in the new BMW club journal too. I’ve also been asked by Bristol Motorrad (BMW dealers) to put a Powerpoint presentation to run through their in-store screen. Thanks Mike.

Crossing Turkey heading for Iran