The Edmundbyers Files
There's only one problem with Edmundbyers – and I accept it's not a problem for everyone. But for anyone south of Cambridge, it's clear:...
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Simon Weir
Jun 19, 20214 min read
Where have I been? Writing about where I've been... so you can go too
I've been pretty quiet lately, I know. But I have been very busy, you see... working on this book. I floated the idea a half-dozen times...
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Simon Weir
May 29, 20214 min read
Product review: ComfortAir seat
I love my Kawasaki S1000SX and, after more than 42,000 miles in the saddle, I can assure you that there are more comfortable saddles out...
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Simon Weir
Apr 19, 20214 min read
On the road again...
So the lockdown rules in England have relaxed. The "stay at home" rule ended on March 29, it became possible to meet upto six people...
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Simon Weir
Apr 5, 20214 min read
The great egg race
It's been the kind of Easter weekend that makes you mistrust the weatherman. I checked the forecast midweek and assumed the...
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Simon Weir
Mar 23, 20212 min read
One year (mostly) off the road
So here we all are - a year on from the first UK lockdown. I don't know how you're all doing, but I don't mind admitting I've found...
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Simon Weir
Sep 23, 20209 min read
Is it possible to tour Europe?
I know plenty of people will suck their teeth, shake their heads and disapprove, but I’ve just been to France. To see if safe touring is...
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Simon Weir
Sep 14, 20204 min read
Requiem for a pair of gloves
This is my pair of Held Air n Dry gloves. They are, quite simply <engage Clarkson voice> the best gloves... in the world… I say that not...
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Simon Weir
Aug 23, 20204 min read
The new machine
"You know, you only ever crash Hondas," pointed out my mother, regarding my brand-new pride and joy with suspicion. One one level, this...
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Simon Weir
Aug 16, 20204 min read
Quarantine Blues
Like everyone who has a bike trip planned, I'm gutted. I have two weeks in September booked and I wanted to get back to Europe, to check...
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Simon Weir
Jul 30, 20205 min read
Do Garmin think we’re idiots?
Every biker who’s used it moans about the Basecamp route-planning software. Probably because, if you admit to being a biker, it becomes...
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Simon Weir
Jul 20, 20203 min read
A Bute-iful day out
Scotland! Okay, it’s not the Alps but I’ve still been dreaming of getting North of the Border on a bike for ages. Not since lockdown...
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Simon Weir
Jun 27, 20204 min read
Ready to start touring again
The FCO travel advice to avoid all unnecessary journeys is changing. According to Radio Four and The Times (sorry – very establishment of...
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Simon Weir
May 15, 20203 min read
Ready to ride – again
Everyone’s been missing riding while we’re in lockdown – even those able to use the bike for the occasional essential journey. Let’s face...
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Simon Weir
Mar 22, 20204 min read
Bulletin from the Bunker
Finally, it feels like spring... and where are we? Teetering on the brink of lockdown. Brilliant... First, sorry I've been quiet for a...
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Simon Weir
Dec 2, 20192 min read
Back to reality
Well, that's it... the trip of a lifetime is over. When can I start the next one? There's always a slight sadness at the end of a trip -...
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Simon Weir
Nov 10, 20195 min read
The End of the Road
Tasmania! I’d heard so many people talk about it that I knew no trip to Australia could be complete without seeing it. I knew it would be...
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Simon Weir
Nov 3, 20196 min read
The Great Ocean Road
Everyone’s heard of it. It’s widely acknowledged to be one of the most scenic roads in the world – and a great biking route, from the...
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Simon Weir
Oct 30, 20194 min read
Friendship makes the world go round
There are two main kinds of road trips. In Hollywood, they’re usually buddy movies – two friends or, better still, an odd couple...
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Simon Weir
Oct 24, 20196 min read
Aussie ToD and the B500
No, that's not JK Rowling's rewrite of Mad Max. That's the Australian Tail of the Dragon and the B500, Great Alpine Road. Also known as...
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