Pure genius? Or wonderfully bonkers? #motosky #motorcycle or a #bicycle

Truck stops in India were great places to rest up. Some of the best chai ever & really basic but incredibly tasty veg curry. I never got ill. If there were a lot of #trucks, it was a good one. I talked to the guys in the truck stop & was made welcome. www.sam-manicom.com/under-asian-... #motosky

Heading on #holiday? Looking for a #book or 2 to read? May I suggest mine! The first 4 as #Paperback, #Kindle & #Audiobook. 'The Moment Collectors' - P'back & Kindle. Buy them direct (👉with a special offer👈) & find links to #Amazon, #Audible, #Spotify & #iTunes on www.sam-manicom.com #motosky

I was thinking all day yesterday (well, not all of it!😁) Do I have a friend, who doesn’t know that everything feels much better when riding. Couldn't think of anyone! I made this #motorcycle #travel #tshirt for everyone in the know. www.sam-manicom.com/shop/long-sl... #motosky #motorcyclists

Fuzzy shot from Namibia 1996. Taking the shot, I was thinking about the point that only a few months before, Birgit had never ridden off road. The spare tyres? Avon had gifted them to us & as we still had tread on the ones on the bikes, we were going to ride on. Tight? Yep 😁 #motorsky #motorcycles

Warming up a bit outside now. 30C (86) just outside. Rather nice & nothing like as hot as the ABR Festival last week! But I have a thirst 😁 Hmmmm, the dew on an ice cold beer... Mind you, these guys were probably dealing with 40C in the Sahara! Right now though, Alex is cooler than Exeter! #motosky

This just popped up as a memory. Back tracks Corsica. What an awesome island to explore on two wheels! #motosky #motorcycles #motorcycists

The amazing fun 'Armchair Adventure Festival' is almost here. Will I see you there? I'm delighted to be one of the presenters. There are some absolutely fantastic presenters again this year & the live music every night has been quite incredible. www.armchairadventurefestival.com #motosky #travel

I always liked this shot of Birgit. A stop and stare moment. Thank goodness we both love to do that a lot. Clean warm air, vibrant colours, the sounds of our engines ticking, and the breeze... #motosky #motorcycles #motorcyclist #motorcycletravel

I love this from Spike Milligan. We should have an 'International Smile Week'. It'd make the world an even better place to be.😊

If you are an American friend, wherever you are, I’d like to wish you a very happy July 4th👍👍 #july4th

Thanks for sending me this Brian. Glad to have been able to keep you company! I hope your tibia is now fully healed!!! www.amazon.co.uk/Into-Africa-... #motosky #motorcycle #bustleg #paperback #mototravelbook #africa

That was a really nice side track. Portugal is such a pretty place to ride. One day I hope we can get back again. Sadly, wild camping is a no-no at the moment. The fire risk thing! #motosky #motorcycles #portugal #advmotorcycle #offroad

A really good book! adventuremotorcycle.com/media-books/... #motosky #motorcycles #motorcycleendurance #motorcyclediscovery #motorcycleexploring #asia

It was an absolute privilege to be at the ABR Festival last week! The shot of course is the incredible Ted Simon. Jacqui Furneaux & I were both book signing in the Authors Tent too, & couldn't resist paying due homage to him. Lot's of laughter going on at the time of course. #motosky #motorcycles

Looks like we are going to have Baja temps over the coming days 😁. Must pack my portable, collapsible tarp for the ABR Festival. 😁 ☂️ Moveable pool of shade dontchaknow 😊 #motosky #adventure_bike_rider #abrfestival #advmoto #adventuremotorcycle

Nah, nothing happening at the ABR Festival 😁 We will have plenty of time to natter then. 🤪 Find me by the Travellers Tales Stage. #motosky #abrfestival2026 #ABRFestival #advmoto #adventurebikeriders #adventure_bike_riders

I've posted that there's loads going on at the ABR Festival next week. These are just a taste! 👍👍👍 #motosky #motorcycles #advmoto #abrfestival

Why does it take me so long to get anywhere? Love the ride, and the stop and stare opportunities too. 😊 #motosky #motorcycles #motorcycletouring #motorcyclist

If you fancy going for a bike ride somewhere completely different, this is a post for you. A good mate, Rich Carter, is a really experienced tour guide and this tour ticks a lot of boxes. www.grizzlymotorbiketours.com #motosky #motorcycletour #motorcycletouring #motorcyclist #motorcycle

Sometimes things work out as they should don't they. This was a ride to Sarajevo in Bosnia. www.sam-manicom.com/random-motop... #motosky #motorcycle #motorcycletouring #motorcyclists #motorcycles

The ABR Festival near Alcester in the UK feels like it's been a long time coming, but it's next week! You can feel the buzz of excitement building. Will I see you there? Find me here if you are going 👇 It'll be great to link up. www.sam-manicom.com/find-us-at-t... #motosky #motorcycle #booksigning

Evening stroll. Beautiful scent.

A history smile. That’s the USA in 2000. We were into the last months of our 8 & a bit year #RTW trip. Birgit & I were heading north from St Louis to Chicago. Just making our route up as we went. A ride through history for sure. Beautiful. www.sam-manicom.com/tortillas-to... #motosky #motorcycle

The list of speakers at the ABR Festival is phenomenal! Five stages. Hours of entertainment. I'm delighted to have been invited to be one of the speakers. Just two weeks to go! www.abrfestival.com/speakers/ #motosky #abrfestival2026 #ABRFestival #motorcycles #advmoto #adventuremotorcycle #author

Dates for your diary if you are in the UK. I was at the first AdvMFF last year and it was great fun. The team are accepting film submissions at the moment so if you are an adventure motorcycle film maker, do have a go. 👍👍👍 www.advmotofilmfest.com #motosky #advmoto #adventuremotorcycle

I stayed with a couple of friends as I rode through New Mexico a while back. J sent me this today. 😁 Just brilliant 👍👍👍 I hope I can make it back again one day. #motosky #motorcycletouring #newmexico #motorcycling

Classic Grille Evening, Beaulieu, Hampshire. Bike Night Special 17th June 2026, from 6.30pm. Free - just book in on this link: nationalmotormuseum.org.uk/events/class... #motosky #motorcycles #motorcyclists

The flow of inspiration from a bunch of incredible presenters & attendees, who travel in just about every way you can think of, absolutely makes it. As does the chance to learn & I do so every time. I'm delighted to have the chance to share too. www.armchairadventurefestival.com/speakers #motosky

It's random #motophotos time. It's binning it down with rain outside and I have a journey to do. So, I thought I'd set off with a sunny ride in my mind. Keep the smiles going 😁 This ride was backroads Portugal. #motorcycles #motosky #motorcyclist