Funnily enough, since I revealed to the world (or my circle of mates anyway) that I was planning a wee jaunt avec motorcycle I've had quite a few flattering "Oooohs!" and occasional "Aahs!" from the fairer sex. No actual concrete declarations of love, unfortunately, but definately what anglers call "a nibble." I am fully expecting to be fighting them off with a stick on my return.
Matt

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*Disclaimer* - I am not saying my bike is better than your bike. I am not saying my way is better than your way. I am not mocking your religion/politics/other belief system. When reading my post imagine me sitting behind a frothing pint of ale, smiling and offering you a bag of peanuts. This is the sentiment in which my post is made. Please accept it as such!

Maybe you could try to camoflage your bike as a pony?

Some thoughts that might run through a womans head when you mention riding around the world on a motorcycle:

Malaria, monte sumas revenge, snakes, spiders, bugs, scorpions, land mines, scorching heat, rain, cold, aids, powerty, having only two sets of underware, squatting toilets (if any), dirty clothes, body odor, riding sores, fungus, no hospitals, lack of fashionable clothing, only one pair of shoes, corruption, war, tribal disputes, male shovenistic cultures, crappy food, amebas, brain worms, sand (in everything), flat tires, bike break-downs, bed bugs, sleeping on hard ground, theft, robbery, violence, kidnapping, red tape, drunk drivers, bad roads, getting lost, being hungry, being thirsty, being tired, having to read maps, being homesick, being stressed out, being stuck, no friends, expenses, logistics, learning the gps, no family close by, lack of familiar things, lack of security, no favourite tv program, can't shop because of lack of space, dangerous ferries, wild animals, laundry by hand, plane crashes, lost sex appeal, pot holes, wash boards, sand storms, snow storms, rain storms, hail storms, foreign languages, beggars, touts, hustlers, political unstability, sexual harassment, loss of job security, loss of financial security, loss of chance to have children, terrorism, and ... who the hell is this guy I am travelling with that hasn't showered or shaved in ages, is dressed like a clown working as an astronaut, and one that gets turned on by raunchy women like myself.

Now that is a lot of odds to overcome, even for most men. You should ask yourself, is the kind of woman that really really really wants to do this kind of trip first off the kind of woman you would be attracted to in the first place? Or, would you like a more traditional femenine type that might need a bit of convincing? I've been so fortunate to have been able to convince my wife... but I'm not so certain I would have been attracted to a woman who was convinced allready.

I'd go for the pony trick and lure her along. Make your first stop a suite at the Ritz and gradually lower the quality as she gets climatized. Make her believe that you are just going to be gone for a week, then make all sorts of incentives to stay just another day ("around the next bend we will come to Cinco Terra, A world Heritage Site, probaly the most beutiful place on earth, a must see before you die kind of place, a place to write home about. I've heard that they have a world reknown SPA there and great food and wine... I've heard that Bruce Willis and Brad Pit is staying there right now, a small intimate and romantic place... we could probably get seated at the same table...) the next day offer another incentive, then another, then another... when you can offer no more attractive incentives, then come up with bogus excuses for why you have to delay the return home for another day (your uncle died in a plane crash this very date and you insist that you put off the flight until tomorrow... Going North to get to the airport means going over some really high cold mountains with warring clans and psycotic rug selling rapists, making it much better to travel to the other airport 200k kilometers further south... etc). If you are lucky, she might get climatised and comfortable with the whole idea of travelling around the world with you before you are half way round the world.

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Thanks, folks. I'm going to borrow from Wheelie and use his "some thoughts that might run" because it makes me laugh.

This is a weird forum to troll.

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OK Guys and Gals, you've all been patient waiting for the moment that the creator of this thread would reveal himself but alas he hasn't. With the new Hubb technology te opportunity has arisen to expose this Ducati rider in all his travelled glory. Stand back girls.

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Have you tried hanging out in one of the bars on Nana 3, just off Sukhimvit road in Bangkok? You'll be fighting them off !
You'll even be able to get 2 or 3 on your little Ducati......not sure if they'd be up for a long trip though.
Seriously though, It's difficult finding a girl to go pillion for more than one hour; I think you're better off looking for a lady with her own bike and convincing her to go.

I have been following this post since I decided to do my own bike trip through the Americas. This is probably a 'girly' to say but I would much rather have met a bloke that wanted to take me along as a pillion passenger. As I prefer sitting in the passenger seat but as you can't wait for that to happen thought I better just get on and do it.

I feel like a traitor (not sure to what though) to admit that after my trip I do hope I can meet mr right, settle down and have children (c; If not, I guess there is London to India next!

It looks like from the post that there is both sexes looking for travel partners. It is a pity that a love of adventure doesn't automatically mean that you are compatible.

Annette www.argentina2alaska.co.uk

ps. Not to say that I am not looking forward to my trip. Though it might be more about having an excuse to have a year off work. I had my business case for a sabbatical all prepared to give to my boss today and he isn't in until Monday. )c:

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Dave,

I would think that if you are the type of person who would do a long distance bike trip that you would have better luck finding a partner along way. I know that I always meet really interesting people when I travel.

And I take back my comment above about coming back to London and settling down. I was just excited about getting to three dates with a bloke before he came up with the excuse that we have different goals in life. Fair enough when I have my trip coming up but I have heard that reason before from guys and it surprises me as other than a few ideas about finishing my pilots license and building a glass eco-home in the bush I am pretty open to doing anything given that it is interesting.

btw - I have decided to take the easier option and start my trip in Argentina and not until nov/dec as I have to start saving again after investing in a restaurant so if you are travelling though Turkey near the Aegean Islands you could stop in Alaçati do some kite/wind surfing and pop in to see my business partner and convince her that long distance biking isn't insane. I was going to mention that she is gorgeous, single and can cook - but I don't want you to get the wrong idea about the type of business we are running ;-)

Good luck on your travels!

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If I was 20 years younger I would be suitable! Female, ridden motorcycles for 39 years. BUT I have found my motorcycling partner (whilst going round the world). We are now heading down Africa next..me on my bike and he on his. There are plenty of motorcycling females out there you have just got to appeal to them,,,

Me, me! Pick me!!
Ha!

I can assure you Dave, that I think it is doubly as hard for me to meet a man with get up and go who wants to get up and go. Especially if it means he has to be the pillion! Mwahaha!

Trouble is, when I finally find someone who is of the same ludicrous travel habits as myself, will he love his bike more than he loves me? or vice verse of course!

As far as finding yourself a nice 'traditional girl' (gag)... what on earth would you want to do that for?!
Sersiously though, when I am not in all my bike gear and trying to find the right side of the wrench to use, I am feminine and wear earrings and perfume and everything.
Once getting past most men's initial reaction, when finding out that I am a biker, of immediately asking if I wear leathers (and no, just for the reckord, I don't), the things that may scare men off are the silly insecurities related to knowing a girl who rides better than you do. HA!

Hmmm, not convinced about the dating site option Dave - quality control!

Grant - you may have to add 'willing to have a +1' onto the badges at the next HU meet

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*sheesh*

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He's right, they are just trouble....

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I agree with Shells. Damn difficult finding men who want to leave the comfort of their homes. Sigh, men just don't seem to like roughing it...
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