Environmentalists in the Axarquia area have reported that two companies specialising in motorbike tours are entering the Sierra Tejeda Natural Park. The GENA-Ecologistas en Accion Group has complained that the two companies, which work mainly with foreigners, are taking their clients on motorbike tours of the Sierras Tejeda, Almijara y Alhama Natural Park which is …
Route – Off road through the Sierra Tejeda
Confident beginners to off-roading – nobblies are not required. This short track takes you through the heart of the Sierra Tejeda around the foothills of Mount Maroma. There is a free camp-site about half way along the track which is used mainly by walkers visiting Maroma. We have never found the facilities open, but there …
Sourcing XT600 parts in Spain
You can get most parts from the Yamaha dealer in Malaga, but they can be expensive. Sometimes it’s cheaper to shop around so here’s a list of where we usually get our parts from. You can download a copy of the Parts Exploded Manual from the Manual Downloads page.
The Rebirth of Doris & Boris Part 1
As some of you know, Doris & Boris are our beloved XT’s. They entered our lives in August 2006, not as new bikes, but ones that hadn’t been ridden very much. At £2,200 each and with little more than 2,000 miles on the clock, they were a bargain. Buying the equivalent bikes in Spain would …
Lies, damned lies, and tyre choice!
I’ve ridden my XT nearly every day for the last three and a half years plus, covering in excess of 68,000 kms, in all weather, on all surfaces and usually loaded. Having had Bridgestone TrialWings, Metzeler Tourances, Vee Rubber and now Heidenau, I have come to the conclusion that it is all a matter of …
Morocco 2011
Having lived in Spain since 2003 and Morocco being virtually on our doorstep, we thought it was about time we went over to see what all the fuss was about. Having originally planned on going with our Land Rover 110 and our two teenage kids, we’ve ditched that idea to go on our XT’s and …
New Years Eve in Spain
Your first ride in Andalucía FROM 27 DECEMBER UNTIL SUNDAY 2 JANUARY 2011 What could be better than your first ride of the New Year and doing it in Spain! In Andalucía it is possible. The weather is suitable for a mid-winter ride, almost always sunshine and dry weather. We ride some great tours and …
Spain Meeting 2010 – before, during & after
Our annual bike meeting took place during September. We had a great time catching up with old friends and meeting new ones, some of whom had ridden over 5,000 kms. The week leading up to the event, the event itself, and the week after didn’t quite go to plan, but that didn’t stop us having …
What is the Gecko Run?
The Gecko Run is a three-day dual sport motorcycle orienteering event in the Axarquia region of Andalucía in southern Spain. GPS’s will not be allowed at the event, so using only a map, roadbook, and your navigation skills, we’ll take you on a journey where you will discover hidden Andalucía. The route will take you …
HU Meeting Spain (Andalucia) 2010
Dates: 9-12 September (we’ll be there from Thursday afternoon to meet early arrivals) Camping: Usual place – Camping Presa La Vinuela and again we would encourage sharing of pitches to reduce camp site costs. Itinerary: We’ve realised over the past few years that people who come to our meeting like to have a relaxing time …
