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Posts by Sam Manicom

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If you are interested in #motorcycle #travel #books perhaps these will interesting. Each book takes you exploring the different sections of an 8 year journey around the world.

www.amazon.co.uk/Books-Sam-Ma...

www.sam-manicom.com/books/

#motosky #motorcyclists #paperback #kindle #audiobook

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Slovenia. What a beautiful country to explore on two wheels.
We were due to ride there again last year but snow storms got in the way. Still on the list then 👍👍
'One day...' 😊

#motosky #motorcyclists #motorcycle #motorcycletouring

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This photo? In California. Roughly inland from Big Sur, this section of coast is famous for it's morning fog. Down below, it would have been chilly. Up here, perfect.

#motosky #motorcycle #motorcyclist #mototravel

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Black and white photo of Vivian Bales seated on her 1929 Harley Davidson motorcycle waving and smiling to the camera. She and the bike are in a side view parked in front of a motorcycle shop’s large pane windows. She is wearing a leather helmet and goggles with wavy brown shoulder length hair peaking out, a white button down shirt with rolled up sleeves, white knickerbockers, patterned knee socks and white lace up shoes.

Black and white photo of Vivian Bales seated on her 1929 Harley Davidson motorcycle waving and smiling to the camera. She and the bike are in a side view parked in front of a motorcycle shop’s large pane windows. She is wearing a leather helmet and goggles with wavy brown shoulder length hair peaking out, a white button down shirt with rolled up sleeves, white knickerbockers, patterned knee socks and white lace up shoes.

Vivian Bales rode her Harley Davidson 5,000 miles in 78 days across the U.S. in 1929.

Pretty nifty.

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Headed down the trail and into the #wilderness on this week’s hike… In normal years there’d still be a couple feet of snow back here…🫤
#scape #photography

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Just a gentle reminder: you don’t have to read fast, finish the longest book or have the prettiest shelf, if reading bring you peace, you’re doing it right.

Just a gentle reminder: you don’t have to read fast, finish the longest book or have the prettiest shelf, if reading bring you peace, you’re doing it right.

I’ve given Bert the day off! I’m here until 4pm - Sally

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I rather like roads like this. So does my bike. Roll on summer 🙂

#motosky #motorcyclists #advmoto #motorcycle

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Love to travel by #motorcycle? You’ll be in awe & yep perhaps horrified in sections by this #book. At others, you’ll be blown away by the tales of the unexpected & the skill of the storytelling. I suspect you’ll end it thinking, ‘Wow, what a ride.’

www.amazon.com/Gringos-Tale...

#motosky

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Planning a #motorcycle trip?
ARR curated the best motorcycle travel tips & riding advice from past conversations—practical insights from years on the road.
Featuring motorcycle adventurers Sam Manicom, Tiffany Coates, & Michnus & Elsebie Oliver.
adventureriderradio.com/listen
#motosky

1 week ago 6 2 1 0
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Thank you!!

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Delighted you do! Cheers for all the shares 👍👍👍

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Cosy 😊

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Too right. Need to drink so much more though eh.

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Really toasty!!!!

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I'm working on putting a presentation together today, and this shot surfaced from a trip to Bosnia.

Coffee break. I can smell and taste it right now 😊 Delicious!

#motosky #motorcycletravel #coffee #bosnia

1 week ago 10 1 1 0
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'Mad dogs & Englishmen go out in the midday sun.' Not likely. When we are in hotter places we try to find a spot out of the sun for the hottest part of the day.
This shot is from a trip we did down to Corsica & Sardinia. 32C in the shade - that was warm enough. 😊
#motosky #motorcycle #motorcyclist

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Nice one. The presenters for the Ducati stage have just been announced. I'm honoured to be in the mix.

PS You can also find me #booksigning in the Travellers Tent. I hope you can make a moment to drop by & say hello.

#ABRFestival #abrfestival2026 #motosky

www.abrfestival.com/speakers/?fb...

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I love that some people let their creativity run free. This was in the small port town of Topsham in Devon.

Happy Easter everyone.

#easter #crochet #travel #topsham #post #mailbox

2 weeks ago 4 0 0 0
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There's a new blog post from Geoff Keys. The Zambia section of his round the world trip.
Geoff's blogs flow naturally, have plenty of interesting info about the areas they cover, the people, about other #motorcycle travellers & the challenges & delights.

motopangaea.com/2026/01/

#motosky

2 weeks ago 5 1 0 0
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The last time I'd been in Death Valley had been on the RTW trip.

You know those moments in life when you know you are standing or doing something that's a complete privilege.

The chance to be back there again. On a great bike. A beautiful day. And not in a hurry. Perfect.

#motosky #motorcyle

2 weeks ago 54 2 0 0

They aren't for everyone for sure. Perhaps send us in a topic sometime and see how it works out?

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😁 I totally agree! Brow is furrowed.

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Do you listen to #podcasts? Motorcycle podcasts I mean. Have you discovered Adventure Rider Radio? The weekly show that's been on air since 2014.
And the monthly Adventure Rider Radio RAW - since 2016
This is the latest RAW www.sam-manicom.com/the-podcast-...

#motosky #advmoto #motorcycling #travel

2 weeks ago 5 1 2 0
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A terrible thing to do. Photo bomb an agrostologist I mean. I really should behave 😁

#motosky #motorcycles

2 weeks ago 6 1 1 0

Phew! That makes sense! 😊

3 weeks ago 1 0 0 0
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A blast from the past photo. When you are in Wales, you kind of have to visit this place. 😊 And no, I can't pronounce it! 😁

#motosky #motorcycle #motorcyclist #wales

3 weeks ago 55 3 1 0
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Numb butts and fuel woes: the father and son riding from Australia to Italy on a Vespa Mario and Leonardo reflect on travelling with ‘no plan’, unexpected joys and challenges ahead on their 10-month coming-of-age pilgrimage

Numb butts and fuel woes: the father and son riding from Australia to Italy on a Vespa

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I've always liked this rather dusky picture of Birgit. 😊

The sun was dropping fast on Corsica & the day cooling nicely as we waited to get on the ferry to France.

A time of day when 'What if's' mellow out & a queue becomes a great people watching opportunity.

#motosky #motorcyclists #motorcycle

3 weeks ago 18 2 0 0
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Quick mention. All 6 books now Free Delivery in the UK.
Signed copies of course. 😊 And if you'd like them dedicated, just make your order & use the contact link on the order page. 👍👍👍
www.sam-manicom.com/shop/

#motosky #motorcycling #motorcycletouring #roundtheworld #motorcycle #book #paperback

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😁 Phew! Not lost!

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