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Photo by George Guille, It's going to be a long 300km... Bolivian Amazon

I haven't been everywhere...
but it's on my list!


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It's going to be a long 300km...
Bolivian Amazon



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Something that has changed for me is that I would now describe myself more as a cyclist who motorcycles than a motorcyclist who cycles, around 4 out of 5 journeys are by bicycle now and the only two trips I have made this year have been by bicycle, the Kennet and Avon canal and the South Downs Way, both great off road rides that you cannot do with a motor vehicle.
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HAPPY NEW YEAR TO ALL OF YOU!!!!

Well, traveller in DNA, but freedom of motorcycle is something extraordinary, so special, so free, so awesome....

Not sure which answer is right, but all I know is that, biker or not I feel so caged, to the pain, not being able to travel.

Just hope and wish, that all is back to some sort of normal, that we can get out of cage, and spread the wings once again and travel free, on motorcycle or not but just go....


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Yes things have changed due to covid
I am normally out on my motorbikes 3/4 times a week . but due to lockdowns this has not been posable ..... but my saving grace is my new E bike which i ride 3/4 times a week near to me . Have done nearly 2.000 miles in 6 months and enjoyed it as much as my Motor bikes .
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Why do you travel by bike
There seems to be two major reasons.

Some persons want to achieve something.
To ride from A to B, or ride the route... or.
And they will try to achive this by any means.
When done, the tick in the box is the end.
"I have driven from A to B. Or drive around... "


For others, the journey is the goal.
They travel becouse they want to see things, experience things, learn from other cultures and people. Collect memories.
And they have no urge to "achive" a certain driving.


What description fits you best ?
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Seeing this thread from before I was a member has caused a bit of clarity ... I have been a biker for most of my life, but now I'm becoming more of a traveller - my interest in the bike is lower priority than where it can get me.

I think a large part of that is being in a place where exploration is available despite my health problems, so I can do it in bite-size portions.
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If I had to emphasise one aspect I suppose it would be "biker", since I was a biker long before long distance travel, and given that I'm not as young as I was I expect to be a biker long after it's wise to go long distance travelling on my own.

But again, there's bikers and there's bikers. I don't get those people who want to do massive daily mileages, all on tarmac, and stay in plush hotels in the evening. You could do that much closer to home, and "been there" bragging rights are so boring unless you've actually experienced something more than a grey ribbon in front of you all day. Take time to smell the flowers, you can be a biker and still be a traveller.
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If I had to emphasis one aspect I suppose it would be "biker", since I was a biker long before long distance travel, and given that I'm not as young as I was I expect to be a biker long after it's wise to go long distance travelling on my own.

But again, there's bikers and there's bikers. I don't get those people who want to do massive daily mileages, all on tarmac, and stay in plush hotels in the evening. You could do that much closer to home, and "been there" bragging rights are so boring unless you've actually experienced something more than a grey ribbon in front of you all day. Take time to smell the flowers, you can be a biker and still be a traveller.
So you don't have an Iron Butt then This topic has been going on so long I think we're well into the next generation. I think I said something about it but so long ago now that my opinion has bound to have changed. So traveller or biker? These days I find myself using any of my bikes less and less for short trips and it's more the journey than the ride that attracts me. It has to be something worth doing or I'll take the car / bus / lace up trainers. Having said that, even if (when) the travel insurance people price me off the road to nowhere I'll still keep a bike or two but they'll be for fine weather pleasure riding. So, still a foot in each camp but most of my weight is tilting onto the traveller side.
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My ten year old answer hasn't really changed.

Don't do leather stuff, be it one piece baby suit or black with studs, so still think motorcyclist is a better description than biker. That said, a clear road and suitable bike is still a fun way to pass a few hours.

I don't actually get to travel much. When I do it's a case of tools for the job. I actually quite like trains, you get to have a and not worry about parking. Motorcycles can be both fun and a tool on the right journey though. I certainly aren't one for slogging motorways on a bike just because I've fixed on that mode of transport, I'll never buy a Goldwing.

If the two choices I'd pick "traveller" just because I have no desire to join a patch club.

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Are you (more) a biker or a traveler?
Trains hey Andy!

I have spent weeks trundling around Japan on local country trains just watching the scenery roll by - Kirin Beer and bento box at hand

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