How many 70+ RTW riders out there.

[MOLAHS]

I'd sort of given the idea away but boredom after retirement has aroused my passion. I travelled extensively when I was younger, across Nth Africa in the 60's and driving across from UK to Herat in 68. Working in the resource industry in Africa, Europe, Middle East and Australia and the Pacific Islands. I'd like to talk to similar aged people who are doing or have done "The Journey"

[Tony P]

I am unclear what you are seeking or expect as replies.

However, I am 70+, still active and planning ahead for something similar to my last serious moto jaunt 3 years ago (see the link below for part of it).

The next will probably be shorter that that 3 months - but hopefully just as challenging.

"Age is an attitude. You either have it, or you don't. "

I don't !!

Only the Passport and mirror get older in my life.

PM me if you think I can assist.

[mika]

Hello there,

just google Ian Coates, or search here on the HUBB.

he is only 69, but what a man. Just met him three weeks ago in Switzerland.

Saludos de Brazil
Mika

[Donmanolo]

I'm surprised that noone has mentioned Simon Gandolfi yet,

[OceansHi]

Originally Posted by MOLAHS

I'd sort of given the idea away but boredom after retirement has aroused my passion. I travelled extensively when I was younger, across Nth Africa in the 60's and driving across from UK to Herat in 68. Working in the resource industry in Africa, Europe, Middle East and Australia and the Pacific Islands. I'd like to talk to similar aged people who are doing or have done "The Journey"

Last year I went to my 50th High School reunion on my KLR 650 From Seattle to NY. 6,000 miles RT. Camped out about 80 % or the time. This summer I am hooking up with a gentleman out of Brownsville, Texas. Seattle to Tierra del Fuego. My background is mountaineering for about 15 years in my youth.

I love every second I am out there. Go for the Gold. Golden years that is.

Alan F. Hall

[palace15]

Originally Posted by mika

Hello there,

just google Ian Coates, or search here on the HUBB.

he is only 69, but what a man. Just met him three weeks ago in Switzerland.

Saludos de Brazil
Mika

Ian is now at present in The Isle of Man

[chris]

Originally Posted by mika

Hello there,

just google Ian Coates, or search here on the HUBB.

he is only 69, but what a man. Just met him three weeks ago in Switzerland.

Saludos de Brazil
Mika

Originally Posted by palace15

Ian is now at present in The Isle of Man

I think Ian had his 70th birthday last week. He rode straight from HUUK Donington to the TT. I hope I'm still fit enough to do what he's doing when I'm 70. Really enjoyed my, sadly very brief, chat with him.

If you've got an Af Twin RD04 for sale, he's in the market for another one, so he can head off again!

[eddieb753]

I am 76 in October. Have planned trip October 2013 from Brisbane Qld. down to Melbourne via Oberon and the Victorian Alps then back through Wagga and to Temora for the Warbirds Airshow and then on home. Approximately 5,000Kms.
Currently riding 2007 Suzuki GSF1250s Bandit.

[robeen]

Hi'
When I was 70 rode dr650 from Riverina [N.S.W.] through S.A.,Alice Springs, Darwin, Broome, Newman,Meekathaara, Perth,Albany, and home accross the Nullabor. 11000 km,5 weeks, looking for dirt roads all the way.
Camped most of the time except Nullabor [cold in June] and meet great people. Now 73 and heading for Dayboro in couple of weeks.
Bob

[oldbmw]

I wont qualify until January

not riding ATM for maybe another month after an argument with a log splitter
stitches out today, so things progressing.

[yorkybar]

I shall be 69 on the 4th of December and am still doing my tours. This year ive done the UK and Scotland twice and in July did the North Cape all in all about 7000 miles and thats with a dissabled leg. My bike is a 2011 Triumph Tiger 800XC. two years old and done 50,000 KM.

[Walkabout]

Originally Posted by Donmanolo

I'm surprised that noone has mentioned Simon Gandolfi yet,

But this guy has a really old bike also:-
Old Bloke on a Bike | Travels of an old guy on an old bike, from one side of the world to the other

'nough said.

ps perhaps a mod could put this thread somewhere more appropriate - I'll never find it again under clothing/camping kit and whatever.