I just got back from 10 days riding in Cuba.
I will post more on the trip later, but in the meantime, enjoy the video.....
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About Me
- Gary France
- Having devoted most of my adult life to being a ‘company man’, the transition to the next phase of my life away from the construction industry was always going to include some challenges. Planning and then making my dream trip to explore America on my Harley-Davidson proved to be the ideal vehicle for clearing my mind of old ways of thinking and being. I rode 21,475 miles, in 27 US states in four-and-a-half months. My motorcycling trips have continued, with journeys across much of Europe, New Zealand, North Africa and Cuba. A few years ago, I set up and now run Tour1, which takes riders on Harley-Davidson Authorised tours across Europe. See www.tour1.co.uk. I live just north of London in the UK.
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USA Tour - States I rode in on the tour
2012 Route to Cascias in Portugal
Cuba Tour 2012
2011 Tour Through Spain with Paul
2011 Route to Croatia with Ian
2011 Route to St Tropez with Jackie
2010 USA Tour Route
23 comments:
Gary:
I don't have to say that I am extremely envious of this trip, to go to a country that has not progressed much for the past 50 years. Are those all vintage Harleys ? Looks like you had a lot of fun, and I think you forgot to bring your shaver
bob
Riding the Wet Coast
Gary, what happened to your face? ;-)
I love Cuba for the vintage looks, the beautiful cars, and atmosphere. What Harleys did you ride?
Very much looking forward to reading more about your trip, and thanks for bringing some summer feeling into our grey and rainy lives.
Nicely done. We wanna hear about the food, the cigars, and the beaches too!
Awesome teaser video. Great choice of music too. It looks like you had a great time. I can't wait to hear all about it.
A brilliant video Gary! Very well shot and edited, loved the finish!
Thanks for including the shot of that old Ural as well.
P.S. Got into an accident, and also got a new rig....
dom
Redleg's Rides
Colorado Motorcycle Travel Examiner
Great video! Friends went to Cuba and loved it. Loved the music, makes me want to Salsa dance. I thnk that would be a great place to ride. My brother-in-law has been to Cuba many times and says the people are so friendly. Maybe one day, looking forward to more pictures.
Bob – No, we were not on vintage Harleys. The Danish tour company we used ship new-ish Harleys in for 3 months each year to be used by their clients. They then have to ship them back out again, to ensure they don’t break the US / Cuban embargo.
Sonja – I was a strange growth! I decided to grow the beard a month before we left for Cuba, in honour of Che Guevara, but it had too much grey in it, so it has now already gone. Our group had a mixture of Harleys – I was on a 2011 Street Glide.
No Name – And the Mojito’s as well.....
Trobairitz – I will get the remainder written as soon as I can. Things are madly busy here. Somebody said I would be bored being retired – no chance!
Charlie6 / Dom – Thanks about the video. The more I make, the quicker they take to put together. Whoa, in an accident??? New rig??? See I go away for a while and look what happens! Okay. Going to your blog now to read all about it....
Dar – Thanks. I am pleased you liked the video. Cuba is a great place to see, a good but not a great to ride. The Socialist Government system does many good things in Cuba, but maintaining the roads in a good condition is not one of them. Yes, the people are very friendly, happy, well fed, very healthy, but poor in financial terms. It is a very interesting place, full of culture and with a great spirit.
Incredible video Gary! LOVE the bikes...the cars...the bird nearly getting run over...Che,not so much!!!! Not a fan, but your beard fit right in! Looking forward to more. Great job, very entertaining.
PS great place to visit and ride...glad I don't live there!
Eve – Thanks, I am glad you like the video. The bird was a Turkey Vulture, with a 4-5 foot wingspan. It flew right in front of my bike and I only just missed it. Heaven only knows what would have happened had I connected with it! The beard is now gone – it was just a temporary thing. I wouldn’t want to live there either.
Wow Gary!! I gotta go back and look at that again! I thught the bird was a crow! Yes, so glad you didn't hit a TV!!! They are big. But it sure made for a wild video!!! Glad you're home safe!
love this gary, i cant wait to hear all about this trip! after watching your video, my uncle and i were daydreaming and devising a plan as to how to get there from the USA...maybe a trip to mexico then a visa onward from there?..hmmm ;) great stuff gary!
Awesome adventure and most excellent video - well edited, it highlighted the story to come well I'm sure. Couldn't help but notice the Canadian flag - Cuba seems to have become the vacation go to spot these days for Canadians. Both of my sons have been (just not with their Mom) and half a dozen people I know are heading there next week for spring break.
Great video Gary. Glad the trip went off without a hitch.
Awesome Video. Thanks Gary…!
Awesome! Thanks for sharing.
mq01 – Daydreaming is good for the soul. I do it a lot! I am not sure how you would get there, but I do know it couldn’t be direct from the USA. Like all visitors, I had to obtain a visa, but I am not sure if American citizens face bigger challenges than most.
VStar Lady – Thanks for your kind words. I met many Canadians in Cuba. I hope your sons had a great time. All I need do now is drag myself away from writing my book to find time to write about the Cuban trip.
Canajun – Thanks Canajun. I enjoyed making that video.
MHUS – Thanks!
Road Captain – Thanks!
Me encanto el video. Hablas Espanol?
Thank you for sharing your trip and recording it on video( I am guessing you used a GoPro HD Hero motorsports camera).
Born and raised in Puerto Rico, one of my dreams have always been to visit Cuba. Maybe I'll do it one of these days. Thanks for sharing and I'll look forward to read more!
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Hi Kofla,
No I don’t speak Spanish. Yes, it was a GoPro Hero – a terrific little camera. I hope that you get to see Cuba one day. Thanks for reading my blog.
Awesome teaser video. Great choice of music too. It looks like you had a great time. I can't wait to hear all about it.
Thanks for sharing with us.
Basehor
Basehor - Thanks. I hope to find the time to write more about the trip soon!
Cuba is one of the best place for the bike riding. I watch your Cuba tour video. I think it is memorable tour for you and you got a lots of fun on this tour.
Hey Harley Brake Pads - many thanks for watching my Cuba video and I am very pleased that you liked it.
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