Category: Monthly Recap

After an exciting journey, the less exciting things need to be done. As KTM requires maintenance every 15 operating hours, some essential jobs need to be done to prepare it for its next adventure.

This month, the excitement level began rising as I proceeded with preparations for a few-day-long TET trip. I changed the DesertX tires to knobbies, finished planning the route, booked accommodations, and took a few rides to check recently flooded areas to assess their passability.

This March was not the most fantastic time for motorcycle rides in the central part of Spain. This month, there was a historical record rainfall, which Spaniards had not seen in 130 years since they started collecting data in 1983!

The beauty of this part of Europe is that you can commute on a motorcycle during winter without making too many sacrifices. I used a bike a few times to commute to Madrid.

I’m not closing motorcycle seasons… or do I?

There is an adage saying there is no bad weather, only bad clothes. I followed the advice and tried wearing my three-layer adventure set for a half-day ride in winter conditions. It worked fine!

Not many rides this month, as it was the most rainy part of the year in this area. However, I still had a chance to use a motorcycle for some commutes.

In October, I mainly used my motorbike for commuting. However, I still had a chance to go on a half-day trip. I picked El Atazar!

This month was hectic as we spent a week in Croatia, and then the kids started the school year. We had a fiesta in the city, and I was preparing for a half-marathon and had a really busy time at work.

In August I had the chance to use my adventure bike just once, when I went to join my teammates for lunch.