Fox ValentineAug 6, 20201 minThe Motorcycle Vagabond ShowA few weeks ago I had an invitation to appear on The Motorcycle Vagabond Show as part of their "Motorcycle Vagabond Chronicles" series.
Fox ValentineMay 4, 20202 minThe UK Amateur Radio (HAM) test is now easier than ever to passRadio comms act as a great backup to mobile phone communications when out on the trail. With the proliferation of extremely cheap, handhe...
Fox ValentineMar 21, 20204 minA hassle free helmet cam that simply works and works wellAfter trying many alternatives, I have settled on the Sena Prism Tube WIFI as my adventure helmet camera. I have 2 GoPros that I use off...
Fox ValentineMar 12, 20202 minCoronavirus - A boots on the ground report. I live 40 minutes from the Italian border. Things there are bad around here.
Fox ValentineFeb 25, 20203 minThe ultimate stealth tentWith the myriad of tents available on the market I was expecting to be spoilt for choice when it came to purchasing a small tent to meet ...
Fox ValentineFeb 25, 20203 min3D Printed Accessories 3D printing is still seen as a black art, practised only by geeks in their basement laboratories, or by big tech companies. The truth is ...
Fox ValentineFeb 14, 20201 minEnchanting emerald lakesI camped up at a nice site and spent the day at Plitvička Jezera UNESCO recognised national park. All I can say is that I am astounded! I...
Fox ValentineFeb 13, 20202 minA camping stove from yesteryear Choosing the right camping stove is a big thing when planning a big trip. It's something that will be part of your life every day and it ...
Fox ValentineFeb 13, 20201 minHidden Mountain RangeI'm not lying when I say that I accidently stumbled across this magical place. It was on the last day of a 7 day rideout around the Zadar...
Fox ValentineFeb 10, 20203 minCrocodiles, Tribesmen and a Rickety BridgeHaving been caught out the night before by how quickly it gets dark in Vietnam and spending the night in a truck drivers brothel, we headed
Fox ValentineFeb 10, 20202 minRoyal Enfield stranded in The LoireAt first I thought I couldn't engage neutral. Then it became apparent that it was actually the neutral light that was at fault. Further i...
Fox ValentineFeb 9, 20204 minThe number of the beast in SpainIn actual fact. It all started with the number 16, which was the amount in English pounds that I spent on Green Flag Euro cover just befo...
Fox ValentineJan 5, 20201 minBombproof drinks flask - Powered by Voodoo!I drink a lot of coffee. Probably far too much but it keeps me going on grewling rides. There was a time when I'd stop at a cafe from tim...
Fox ValentineJan 3, 20201 minWorlds smallest air mattress pumpThis idea is genius! I have one and it works so well, I smile every time I use it. Not only does this clever device pack down to a very s...
Fox ValentineJan 1, 20201 minMy first ride ever.I was 8. I had what used to be called a schoolboy scrambler. My dad carefully taught me how to put it into gear by pushing down on the le...