Just back from the ABR Festival at Ragley Hall, and what a weekend!
Whilst I trailered Andy’s DRZ behind our campervan, he kindly rode my R1200GS to Ragley Hall so we could both hit the trails.
Fitting a fresh set of Continental TKC80s for the occasion transformed the big boxer from an incredible road tourer into an unstoppable beast on the Bridgestone Adventure Trail. The tyres hooked up brilliantly in the dirt, giving me loads of confidence to throw that massive machine around the dusty trails in and beyond the beautiful grounds of the Ragley Hall Estate.
But the riding is only a part of the story. Once back from the ride and cleaned up, the afternoons were spent kicking back, listening to great speakers, chatting about bikes, clothing and equipment, before enjoying a few cold beers and some seriously good street food. By evening, the live music across various stages completed the party atmosphere.
I also have to pass on thanks to Vince and Adam at Phoenix Motorcycle Training for the opportunity, along with a few friends from LFBMCC, to ride the Manufacturers Trail on a great little Honda CRF300!
It honestly feels less like a bike show and more like a massive party! Absolutely cracking weekend. I’ve already got my tickets for next year!
As for the photos, well, this weekend wasn't about that, so just a few snaps I'm afraid!
A little road convoy!
Our base camp at ABR!
The GS is dirty!!
It's not just for Adventure Bikes either!
Nice V2 Multistrada!
The first BMW Boxer model!
The first Tenere twin!
Los Mariachi Bros
Blues and Soul Review
gave us an awesome Blues Brother review!
Held on the trails whilst the Trail Marchals deal with a stricken rider!
Waiting to get going!!
Out on the Phoenix test track!
Not quite siblings! Cousins maybe??
Lovely Triumph!
BSA clearly triggers a good feeling!
The Cocktail Bar Happy Hour clearly working well !!
The Horse Box Stage provided the perfect space to chill to acoustic sounds!
Elvis - wow!
Our breakfast club!!!
We've survived our first Off Road event - including a little face plant in the dust when I miss read a rut!
Sel testing a new Sena lid!
The GS has brought quite a lot of Warwickshire back to Kent!!
