Hello (again) from Spain

[Cal_Ward]

Hello all,

I joined a while ago, about 6 years to be exact, but haven't logged in for a long time so thought I'd reintroduce myself. (Unfortunately, clicking my username doesn't link to my profile but someone else's - hopefully that'll get sorted soon)

I live in Barcelona and am originally from the UK.

When I first joined the HUB, I'd just finished uni and set off to discover the world on a Suzuki SV650s. I got about as far as the South of France before my bike broke down for the third (or maybe fourth - but definitely final) time. Still, the trip was one of the most enjoyable and fulfilling things I've ever done and I've often longed to set off on the bike again.

I've been milling around for a bit in various countries doing a string of jobs that have left my CV in a state of chaos.

Now, given that the land of my forefathers and mothers has chosen to vote itself out of the EU, I've decided it's the perfect time to ride to every one of the 28 countries that make up the European Union.

If all goes to plan, I'll be setting off at the beginning of June and going for 4 or 5 months before returning to Barcelona.

This week I handed in my notice at work and just today I've been to a local bike store and traded in my Yamaha Fazer for a Triumph Tiger 800 (picking it up on Tuesday and highly impatient to go for a ride next weekend). So all that's left now is the rest of the planning. And the packing. And quite a bit of tying up loose ends. But you know, after that I'm ready to go.

I'll be hoping to meet up with a lot of people on the way - hopefully some HUBBers - so I'm looking forward to getting to know you all.

All the best!

Cal