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Forum: Ride reports 06-22-2009, 12:03 PM
Replies: 41
Views: 7,590
Posted By Lucidor
Thank you for the report and for the camping...

Thank you for the report and for the camping information. Norway is definitive on my list and is so close by.
Forum: Ride reports 06-16-2009, 10:43 AM
Replies: 41
Views: 7,590
Posted By Lucidor
Camping

Very nice writing and stunning pictures! :clap
What are the rules for campning in the wilderness in Norway? I am tempted to pay a visit in August, but the current price level leaves me no other...
Forum: Ride reports 06-04-2009, 09:11 AM
Replies: 31
Views: 6,531
Posted By Lucidor
Etap

Hi NoviceAdventurer,

Good to see fellow countrymen here! For cheap but decent hotels, and especially in Germany, I would recommend Etap. (http://www.etaphotel.com) They are all over the place,...
Forum: Equipment 05-22-2009, 10:41 PM
Replies: 148
Views: 28,465
Posted By Lucidor
Coleman Celsius Duo 3

I have the Coleman Celsius Duo 3. It has a tunnel area for sleeping and a dome vestibule for gear and living. The vestibule is quite high which enables me to dress while standing, although slightly...
Forum: Pics, pics, pics... 05-22-2009, 12:22 PM
Replies: 2,137
Views: 758,976
Posted By Lucidor
A Road Ready Yamaha

I just posted this in the "stickers" thread, but what can I do when she's so photogenic? :raabia Zega panniers, Touratech tank bag and camping gear on top of the panniers. I later moved the camping...
Forum: Pics, pics, pics... 05-22-2009, 09:16 AM
Replies: 2,787
Views: 671,469
Posted By Lucidor
From last week

A few pics from a five days ride I did this week with a buddy. The first trip with the brand new stickers actually. It was a bit chilly but fantastic gravel roads. The bike is a 14 years old XTZ 750....
Forum: Ride reports 04-04-2008, 12:24 PM
Replies: 85
Views: 8,033
Posted By Lucidor
Ha ha, now when you mentioned it, I realize that...

Ha ha, now when you mentioned it, I realize that the Swedish word for "speed" must look funny to English-speaking readers!
-Lucidor
Forum: Ride reports 04-04-2008, 12:20 PM
Replies: 85
Views: 8,033
Posted By Lucidor
Neither the Caponord nor the Ténéré are common...

Neither the Caponord nor the Ténéré are common sights. On the trip we spotted a couple of Capos in Italy (where else!) but I cannot recall seing any Superten. But I quite enjoy standing out from the...
Forum: Ride reports 04-04-2008, 12:13 PM
Replies: 85
Views: 8,033
Posted By Lucidor
Dirtdigger, I can take a few pictures of the...

Dirtdigger,
I can take a few pictures of the luggage bars during the weekend. Just send me a PM with you e-mail and I'll post them as soon as possible.
-Lucidor
Forum: Europe 04-01-2008, 10:16 AM
Replies: 221
Views: 20,907
Posted By Lucidor
Hi Dirtdigger and welcome to the community. I did...

Hi Dirtdigger and welcome to the community. I did ride the alps last summer on a Super Ténéré like yours. I didn't go Switzerland or France, but Austria and Italy. You may find some useful tips in my...
Forum: Europe 01-08-2008, 12:43 PM
Replies: 221
Views: 20,907
Posted By Lucidor
Another Swede

Hi,

Another Swede signing in. Living just outside Stockholm, riding a Yamaha Super Ténéré. I recenty completed my first RR and are currently planning for (dreaming about) the next ride, so if you...
Forum: Ride reports 01-02-2008, 11:06 PM
Replies: 85
Views: 8,033
Posted By Lucidor
I discovered that the Weihenstephan beer (from...

I discovered that the Weihenstephan beer (from the oldest brewery in the world discussed earlier) is actally available here in Systembolaget (government owned and controlled retailer of booze for you...
Forum: Ride reports 01-02-2008, 10:49 PM
Replies: 85
Views: 8,033
Posted By Lucidor
Yes, that must be it! The only difference I spot...

Yes, that must be it! The only difference I spot is that your bike is a twin while the one we encountered in the tractor museum was a single. Here is another picture:
...
Forum: Ride reports 01-02-2008, 02:56 PM
Replies: 85
Views: 8,033
Posted By Lucidor
Thank you all for your encouragement, it made the...

Thank you all for your encouragement, it made the effort worthwhile. It is especially cool to see the fashination for Europe among the American readers. Please do come and ride and set aside plenty...
Forum: Ride reports 01-02-2008, 02:40 PM
Replies: 85
Views: 8,033
Posted By Lucidor
Happy New Year! Copenhagen is a very nice place;...

Happy New Year! Copenhagen is a very nice place; laid back and with strong influences from mainland Europe. I like having a coffee or a beer in Nyhavn and watch people around. I am of Danish blood...
Forum: Ride reports 01-01-2008, 03:27 PM
Replies: 85
Views: 8,033
Posted By Lucidor
Just for you achesley, here are two more tractors...

Just for you achesley, here are two more tractors then:

http://lucidor.smugmug.com/photos/170073403-M.jpg

http://lucidor.smugmug.com/photos/170073606-M.jpg
Forum: Ride reports 01-01-2008, 02:46 PM
Replies: 85
Views: 8,033
Posted By Lucidor
Another trip is being planned! No decisions yet,...

Another trip is being planned! No decisions yet, just some ideas. I was thinking of going with the same ferry again to Poland, but then make a left turn and go via Russia (Kaliningrad), Lithuania,...
Forum: Ride reports 01-01-2008, 02:03 PM
Replies: 85
Views: 8,033
Posted By Lucidor
In the morning we learned that the hotel did not...

In the morning we learned that the hotel did not accept credit cards. :eek1
HK had to get to the nearest ATM while I stayed hostage. A bit odd for a hotel I think.

Anyway, we got that sorted and...
Forum: Ride reports 01-01-2008, 11:15 AM
Replies: 85
Views: 8,033
Posted By Lucidor
Thank you guys for your feedback, your comments...

Thank you guys for your feedback, your comments on the GTS and MikJogg for your invitation. It is nice to establish a network among fellow riders around the globe and who knows, some of us might meet...
Forum: Ride reports 01-01-2008, 03:57 AM
Replies: 85
Views: 8,033
Posted By Lucidor
Thank you for the link, it was interesting...

Thank you for the link, it was interesting reading. I especially liked the introduction: "The following pages are best enjoyed with a cool Weihenstephan." :thumb
If I had known about the brewery...
Forum: Ride reports 01-01-2008, 02:45 AM
Replies: 85
Views: 8,033
Posted By Lucidor
We continued north and made a stop in Darmstadt...

We continued north and made a stop in Darmstadt close to Frankfurt for lunch. The plan was to pay a visit to the Zeppelin airship museum, but fate had other plans up its sleeve. During a sharp turn,...
Forum: Ride reports 12-31-2007, 05:36 PM
Replies: 85
Views: 8,033
Posted By Lucidor
Happy New Year adventure riders! I slept...

Happy New Year adventure riders!

I slept like a log in the cozy family hotel in Obereschach. It was welcome, since the previous day was long with over 12 hours in the saddle. Still we were eager...
Forum: Ride reports 12-31-2007, 12:48 AM
Replies: 85
Views: 8,033
Posted By Lucidor
Thank you all for your kind words. You voted for...

Thank you all for your kind words. You voted for the report so it reached five stars! That is so cool and who would have imagined that? There will be no story telling today, but here is a glimps of...
Forum: Ride reports 12-30-2007, 03:55 PM
Replies: 85
Views: 8,033
Posted By Lucidor
We had beer almost every night, and always...

We had beer almost every night, and always different ones. Wheat beer is a personal favourite and I am especially fond of the dark variant. Regarding the retrace, our track log might be useful. Just...
Forum: Ride reports 12-30-2007, 01:48 PM
Replies: 85
Views: 8,033
Posted By Lucidor
The next day offered some nice alpine roads as...

The next day offered some nice alpine roads as well. We were still in Italy, but crossed over into Austria somewhere at a high pass.

http://lucidor.smugmug.com/photos/170069563-M.jpg

Hordes of...
Forum: Ride reports 12-30-2007, 12:52 PM
Replies: 85
Views: 8,033
Posted By Lucidor
Thank you Thumpercrazee! I'm currently writing on...

Thank you Thumpercrazee! I'm currently writing on the next section, hopefully I'll finish before bedtime. After that there will be no updates until Tuesday as we'll celebrate the New Year tomorrow....
Forum: Ride reports 12-30-2007, 12:46 PM
Replies: 85
Views: 8,033
Posted By Lucidor
You have a good eye: yes, the tent is indeed from...

You have a good eye: yes, the tent is indeed from Biltema. It is so cheap so you can ditch it when you return home, and the quality is good enough for our purpose. And thank you for your positive...
Forum: Ride reports 12-30-2007, 11:20 AM
Replies: 85
Views: 8,033
Posted By Lucidor
In the following morning we were lucky with the...

In the following morning we were lucky with the weather again and the sun was shining from an almost clear sky, but it was too late for the canoe club drying their clothes outside I'm afraid. We had...
Forum: Ride reports 12-30-2007, 07:29 AM
Replies: 85
Views: 8,033
Posted By Lucidor
Thank you! Good choice of destination for your...

Thank you! Good choice of destination for your anniversary trip. Please let me know if you plan to visit Sweden and have any questions. When I travel in USA (mostly in business), I often bump into...
Forum: Ride reports 12-30-2007, 07:22 AM
Replies: 85
Views: 8,033
Posted By Lucidor
I stand corrected, thank you for clarifying the...

I stand corrected, thank you for clarifying the translation. I'm curious though when you say the name lacks meaning, as most names do have one. Here Stockholm for instance, consist from two parts:...
Forum: Ride reports 12-30-2007, 05:40 AM
Replies: 85
Views: 8,033
Posted By Lucidor
The sun was shining and we were on our way. As...

The sun was shining and we were on our way. As usual we choosed to ride the smaller roads, first L250 and then L107. We pass Hallein and enter B159 going southwards. For a while it more or less goes...
Forum: Ride reports 12-30-2007, 12:57 AM
Replies: 85
Views: 8,033
Posted By Lucidor
Your feedback is what makes it worthwhile,...

Your feedback is what makes it worthwhile, thanks! Hopefully I will find the time to write the next section later today, but now I need to prepare for tomorrows party on New Years Day.:kbasa
Forum: Ride reports 12-30-2007, 12:27 AM
Replies: 85
Views: 8,033
Posted By Lucidor
That is true. I need to consult the tracklog...

That is true. I need to consult the tracklog since many of the names escape me. If you would like to have the complete tracklog (gdb file) just PM me you e-mail address.

I just had a glance at the...
Forum: Ride reports 12-30-2007, 12:23 AM
Replies: 85
Views: 8,033
Posted By Lucidor
Thank you LoCat. If you have never been to...

Thank you LoCat. If you have never been to Europe, you have a whole new world to explore. I live here, but have seen only fragments so far. I really enjoyed the Alpine region and highly recommend a...
Forum: Ride reports 12-29-2007, 04:45 PM
Replies: 85
Views: 8,033
Posted By Lucidor
In the morning we started searching for our stuff...

In the morning we started searching for our stuff that were displaced by the storm during the night. We found most of it, but a couple of pins for the tent remained lost. No worries, as we had plenty...
Forum: Ride reports 12-29-2007, 02:27 PM
Replies: 85
Views: 8,033
Posted By Lucidor
Thank you for your support, it makes it worth the...

Thank you for your support, it makes it worth the effort to write. Some of the pictures are mine, some HK's. We both carry compact cameras, no SLRs.
Forum: Ride reports 12-29-2007, 12:58 PM
Replies: 85
Views: 8,033
Posted By Lucidor
Thank you! Then you will probably be able to...

Thank you! Then you will probably be able to point out all the fantastic places we missed... I think I forgot to mention the timing, sorry: We did this trip past summer (2007) in June-July.
Forum: Ride reports 12-29-2007, 12:46 PM
Replies: 85
Views: 8,033
Posted By Lucidor
You may have seen “Long Way Round”, were Ewan...

You may have seen “Long Way Round”, were Ewan McGregor and Charlie Boorman toured from London to New York via Russia. I found the series very good and an inspiration, in sharp contrast to the recent...
Forum: Ride reports 12-29-2007, 12:08 PM
Replies: 85
Views: 8,033
Posted By Lucidor
Thank you! Yes, bunkers are fashinating. It is...

Thank you! Yes, bunkers are fashinating. It is difficult to imagine how horrifying life must have been in places like this. We were told that most of the soldiers serving here were merely kids.
Forum: Ride reports 12-29-2007, 10:47 AM
Replies: 85
Views: 8,033
Posted By Lucidor
Both HK and myself have an interest in history...

Both HK and myself have an interest in history and especially WWII. We had planned for a stop at the Miedzyrzecz Underground Fortifications in Poland, close to the German border (Meseritz), known as...
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