Hi everyone

Here's an opportunity to be part of something special - I am writing a manual on adventure motorcycling in conjunction with Haynes Publishing which will be launced in early 2008. "Adventure Motorcycling - A Beginner's Guide" is expected to be a leading title for Haynes and will receive considerable promotional and marketing support. It will be sold predominantly in the UK and US markets. The book will feature 200+ photos across 176 pages.

Editorially it will cover the practicalities of planning a trip, choice of motorcycle, bike preparation, equipment and clothing, documentation and legal issues, living on the road, personal health and safety, riding techniques, maintenance, navigation and emergencies. It will act as an indispensable resource for those who have already started thinking about a trip, it will inspire those who have never contemplated such an undertaking and it will satisfy those who may only ever dream of an overland adventure on two-wheels.

If you or anyone you know has good quality high res photography and/or slides of recent trips anywhere in the world and would like to have them included in the book, please contact me on: adventuremotorcycling@gmail.com

I would need confirmation that the images could be used copyright-free for the book and I would be more than happy to credit the photographer(s) for each image used. I have already got a fairly extensive photo database, but the more images there are for the design team to choose from, the better the quality of the book.

Also, if you have a particular tip or recommendation that you have picked up in your planning or trips, let me know and I can include this too.

With the right mix of editorial copy and images, it should become the definitive guide for anyone planning an adventure ride.

I look forward to hearing from you.

Regards

Rob