So tomorrow BikerPilot hits the road again.

This time from Cambridge in the UK and heading off for Scandinavia. A very different trip this time.

Firstly my mount. The old Jane is no more, traded in for a new ride, a new exciting lady in my stable. Also a BMW, still named Jane as it is so British but this is Bavaria’s latest and best. A BMW K1600GT, the ultimate tourer.

I also have a passenger for the entire trip. My DB (Dearly Beloved) who has decided to come with Jane and I all the way to Norway. Encouraged by an “opt out at any time” guarantee which comprises a flight ticket back to the UK from anywhere along the way if she so desires. So I will have the ultimate experience, wedged between DB and new Mistress for two weeks, surveying the splendour of Scandinavia and in particular Norway.

Unlike Bonnie or Spot, Jane is a thoroughbred and the luggage space very limited in comparison, as she does not do waterproof bags strapped to the top of the panniers. Only what goes in the side boxes and nothing else. So DB has to leave all the high heels and fancy gear behind and rough it with the bikers!

We leave Cambridge in the early afternoon and head for Harwich which is on the east coast of the UK. From there we take an overnight ferry to Esjberg in Denmark. We are on an organised tour but there is no support vehicle so we carry everything ourselves but have all the accommodation booked and route worked out. The total trip should take 14 days and is about 2340 miles long. 

If you are interested Google “BMW Return to the Arctic” tour and you will see the spectacular route. We have three other couples on the trip and about 12 single bikers. Hopefully a good mix.

I am getting into blogging mode and lots will follow. Maybe a bit more subdued than the Alaska blog.

From Cambridge “Good Night and Good Luck”.