In April 2013, I am planning to Circumnavigate the Globe on my Triumph Scrambler<?xml:namespace prefix = o ns = "urn:schemas-microsoft-comfficeffice" /><o> </o>I am riding the long way home from the East Coast of America via 12 countries back to London.<o> </o>I will travel through<o> </o>USACanadaSiberiaRussiaMongoliaKazakhstanUkraineSlovakiaCzech RepublicGermanyBelgiumAnd finally the UK<o> </o>Over the next 8/9 months I will be furiously planning and preparing myself for this gigantic expedition<o> </o>You will be able to follow my progress athttp://ellioadventures.tumblr.com/<o> </o>I will be using this platform to raise awareness for a great cause such as War Child or UNICEF (tbc)<o> </o> There will be numerous milestone parties during the preparation stage, so I hope you can all be there to show your support
Thanks fella, I'm sure 1000's of questions will be rolling towards the different threads very soon. Keep on rolling
I´m anxious to see the preps on yer Scrambler, as it´ll be a tuff travel so the bike has to be well prepared for this. Good luck&have fun! Greetz, Hans.
Thanks Hans I am upgrading the suspension (both front and Back) and the tires. Full strip and rebuild of the motor, this way I can learn the basic ropes of mechanics. Panniers are from Metal Mule, with some other mods upfront to to keep wind off the body and hands.
Thanks Buddy. Appreciated As i am unashamedly telling everyone go here and like the page its the easiest way to follow our shenanigans -
A message from my dad after hearing what you're doing: "You bloody daft bugger!" I love it, nice to see a Triumph twin go around the world again. Keep the updates coming mate and best of luck we're all pulling for ya, should be a ride of a lifetime.
What a great journey. This Scrambler owner will most definitely be following along too to see how long distance on a Scram is done. Kathy
Tina (The name of my Scrambler): Hello Paul<?xml:namespace prefix = o ns = "urn:schemas-microsoft-comfficeffice" /><o></o> <o></o> Paul: Hello Tina, so I want to take back home to London, via Siberia, the BAM Road, Mongolia, Kazakhstan and few other places. Up for it?<o></o> <o></o> Tina: No, F'ck Off<o></o> <o></o> Paul: Wait! What? Why?<o></o> <o></o> Tina: Look at me, Im overweight, Im really not sure Im built for such shenanigans, I can and do make you look good in Manhattan.<o></o> <o></o> Paul: Well this isn't an adventure for no reason. Lets get you some glad rags and handbags.<o></o> <o></o> So begins the task of outfitting Tina the Triumph ready for the road.<o></o> <o></o> <o></o> This is what I have outlined so far<o></o> <o></o> Wheels:<o></o> Alpina Wheels, these will allow me to run tubeless and they are infinitely stronger than my current ones! definitley the best around for my bike, Tires: Knobblies (Continental TKC80 Tyre) <o></o> Road Tires (Pirelli Scorpions)<o></o> <o></o> <o></o> Panniers: Metal Mule <o></o> <o></o> <o> </o> <o></o> <o></o> Handguards: Triumph Tiger 1050s <o></o> <o></o> <o> </o> Rear Suspension: Ohlins S36PR1C1LB<o></o> <o></o> <o></o> Front Suspension: Bitubo Cartridge<o></o> <o></o> <o></o> <o></o> <o></o> <o></o> In addition:<o></o> 19T Sprocket<o></o> Fly Screen<o></o> Power Outlets<o></o> Red Jerry Cans for range (the current 120m will not suffice)<o></o> Ortileb Soft Luggage<o></o> Garmin 665 GPS (this looks to be discontinued, so waiting out for a potential replacement)<o></o> <o></o> <o></o> <o>+ personal/camping kit</o> <o> </o> Let me know your thoughts and ideas, anything I have missed?<o></o>
Here is the proposed route http://ellioadventures.tumblr.com/post/29136977006/updated-route let me know what you think