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Author, journalist, motorcyclist, route planner. For books, T-shirts, tours, training and more see www.simonweir.co.uk
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I’ve been thinking a lot about the Pyrenees today - such a great place to ride. This week’s Route of the Week takes some of the less-famous but no-less-fabulous roads www.simonweir.co.uk/routes Apologies for the puns… #motorcycle #touring #france #pyrenees #moto #tour

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When you finish riding, slake your thirst… Cheers #motorcycle #tour #Australia #beer

submitted 21 days ago • 1 comment

Ground-covering day today so not so many pics - especially as the morning was cold and grey in the Grampians (like the originals). This afternoon was back to 30C gloriousness though! #motorcycle #tour #australia

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Seriously hot day on the Great Ocean Road. Stunning as ever - though I wasn’t quick enough to get a pic of the emu! #motorcycle #tour #australia

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Not everything went 100% to plan today - but still plenty of epic miles in the mountains, topped off by a brilliant ride on the Reefton Spur. #motorcycle #touring #australia

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That might have been one of the best days’ riding… ever! Omeo Highway to Hotham Heights and beyond. Australia just gets better with every km #motorcycle #tour #motorbike #touring #australia

submitted 29 days ago • 2 comments

Day one… done! Sydney to Jarvis Bay, hopping through national parks and rainforests. Just heaven Mind you, the water’s a bit parky

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This week’s Route of the Week is another French favourite, carving its way through the Lot valley. Cracking! www.simonweir.co.uk/routes #motorcycle #tour #motorbike #touring #biker #France

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Damn you Apple wallet… just tried to board a plane with my Tesco club card…

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Front End Chatter E207 is out bennetts.co.uk/bikesocial/news-and-views/features/podcasts/fec-episode-207, feat. a dive into January 2005 via Bike magazine with @mufga.bsky.social If you'd asked me in 2005 if I'd be doing a podcast about it in 20 years' time, I'd have said, "What's a podcast?"

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Find out how my time in WSB helped produce this week’s Route of the Week - in the Home Counties. www.simonweir.co.uk/routes #motorcycle #ride #motorbike #England

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Getting busy with the block button. Too many bots

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In 2024 I was only under the weather for one day (Dec 31) bit in 2025 I’ve been ill all year…

submitted 51 days ago • 1 comment

ICYMI This week’s Route of the Week is a sunny blast through central France. If you like bikes, wine and beautiful places, you’ll love it. www.simonweir.co.uk/routes #motorcycle #tour #motorbike #touring #France #moto

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If this grey New Year’s Day is getting you down, start planning for a sun-soaked summer! I have a new Southern Spain tour that will be just what you need. www.simonweir.co.uk/southernspain #motorcycle #tour #motorbike #touring #spain #sunshine

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For anyone came to me for a tour, a daytrip route, a book, a t-shirt… or just to my socials to see what was going on this year: thank you and have a wonderful Christmas. See you on the other side !

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Left it to the last-minute to do your Christmas shopping? Don’t panic - I can help… with an electronic gift card for the biker in your life: www.simonweir.co.uk/gift-card #motorcycle #motorbike #biker #Christmas

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Perfect martini… thanks to this extraordinary stuff Bloody lethal, mind

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Gentle reminder: if you want to give someone a signed book for Christmas, order today from www.simonweir.co.uk/bookshop It’s not ALL bikes… there’s also a children’s (8-12yrs) story and an epic GoT-style fantasy #motorcycle #touring #motorbike #bike #biker #booklover

submitted 65 days ago • 0 comments

New tour klaxon! Fully planned, tried-and-tested tour of Ireland now live on the website: www.simonweir.co.uk/ireland

submitted 68 days ago • 1 comment

I’m not saying I walked a lot more today than usual, but…

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When did every third shop in London become a Pret a Mange?

submitted 71 days ago • 1 comment

Had a request to add sweatshirts - because not everyone likes fitting a hoodie under their riding jacket. Which design would you go for? These are the options currently on cotton short and long-sleeve t-shirts, activewear and hoodies at www.simonweir.co.uk/merch

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This could get messy on a school night…

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Front End Chatter #205! Redimensioning! Motorcycle Live! BMW R12S! Ducati Streetfighter V4! KTM's financial woes! Bikes in bus lanes! Scottish 50mph limits! Depreciation v upgrade! Retirement! Electric bikes' green credentials! 👇 www.bennetts.co.uk/bikesocial/n... @bennettsinsurance.bsky.social

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It’s winter in the mountains but that doesn’t stop me wishing I was back there… This week’s Route of the Week is a dazzling day in the Dolomites - designed to complement the route in my book Europe for Bikers. www.simonweir.co.uk/routes #motorcycle #touring #motorbike #tour #Italy #Dolomites

submitted 76 days ago • 0 comments

Turning this year’s chilli harvest into jam. I hope

submitted 77 days ago • 0 comments

Sunshine! At last <checks deadlines/job queue> I hope someone gets to enjoy it <returns to keyboard, shaking slightly>

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