Tourstart – explore the world

Tired of flat tyres?

Thursday August 26th, 2010 @ 06:34 AM

Hi,
A puncture is not the most common thing when riding your motorcycle with the new modern tyres, and what also add to the long life of the tyres is that we normally do not ride that much on gravel roads. At least in some countries and if you are not a off-roader. Well, getting back to the into of this blog post, it is not a memorarble thing to get a puncture, when you have decided to explore the world.   To explore the tool box and test your skills as a DYI in the roadside does not necessarily make the tour a better experience. And it does not help you to look up on the GPS for directions to a garage….

I think the point is clear in this video, and the tyres are not getting flat.

Hindu fakir

Hindu fakir

But the tyre has more holes that a hindu fakir laying on a bed of sharp nails, why it must be a really good bargin if I shall buy those tyres…

Have a save ride,
Jan

Video of motorcycle ride

Saturday July 31st, 2010 @ 08:11 AM

Hi,
I have tried something new. To me at least, as I can clearly see on YouTube it is not new to to the world. However, I have fun and that is the main thing. The camera used for the recording is a normal digital camera which can video tape. The first video made was handheld, and regards to road safety it was not the best solution. Then I made the bracket for some old camera mount I found somewhere in a box. The bracket was quickly made, and I look forward to try it. The camera is not waterproof, and those days here we are about to recieve our part of the reason why the fields are so green and nice, that I see no reason to take out the  motorcycle and the non-water proof camera.

Camera mount on motorcycle

Camera mount on motorcycle

I like to have fun taking pictures of where I have been – and still does. But the camera has two functions so why not benefit of that?
Further, it is always nice with some new ways to show other motorcyclists about a nice ride and also good to better remember the tour myself.  The one I made can be seen here:

I like cameras, for still pictures and videos – but is a bit allergic to roadside mounted cameras or the ones which are handheld by out authorities. Wonder why..

Have a videosafe ride,
Jan

Hot or not?

Wednesday July 21st, 2010 @ 07:31 AM

Hi,
This is good when you are hot or cold, but is the product hot or not?
Motorcycling for sure has entered a new era from the “good old days” where we came from a leather helmet – and that is of course good. But is this the future we all aim for? I am often cold when riding, as I freeze easily and on a hot summerday it is nice to be chilled down. I can see the benefits – but do you fancy having one?

Have a nice ride,
Jan

Is he married?

Friday July 9th, 2010 @ 08:38 PM

Hi,
Ever wanted to take the motorcycle into your room, so you could admire the bike all winter? For sure this guy knows a trick or two….
It happens once in a while a picture appears of a motorcycle inside the house, but  I always wonder if the guy is married or not. Ladies, sorry for being a bit sexist, but I never heard about ladies wanted to bring the motorcycle inside the house – but often heard ladies wanted to bring them outside…

Well, at least it is summer on the northern part of the globe, so no need to worry for now – or take that discussion at given moment. All we need to consider is to ride it and have a good summer.

Have a fun and safe ride,
Jan

Goldwing Wannabe

Sunday June 6th, 2010 @ 12:24 PM

Hi,
Wannabe´s will do anything… This guy for sure is a Goldwing Wannabe, for three reasons:
1. Fan of cruise control
2. Likes the comfortable driving style
3. Want to have the latest IT on the motorcycle

All he miss is a GPS and a auto pilot.

Well, even he is a Goldwing Wannabe, still there is something wrong…. Perhaps he should attend a saftey driving training course.

Have a safe ride,
www.tourstart.org
Jan

What is a great ride?

Sunday May 16th, 2010 @ 12:53 PM

Hi,
A great ride is ofcourse individual. Just like foods, some likes it hot some not, and our needs change during life as we some times needs to get the adrenalin rush and some times we just need to get the motorcycle rolling under well-known conditions.  Many bikers go for a long exotic ride, at least once in a life time.  The destination be crossing Saharah, USA or down under in Australia.

It could be great to hear from you what you have tried, and just to give some inspiration to where you get all the challanges you need, I found a few pictures.

Lena Highway in Russia
The highway is 1 200 km long, and this is from Amut to Yakutsk. During winter and the dry season, there are no problems. As it is not paved, the rain really mess things up. I do not think it is due to the hot weather the people wear shorts..

Lena highway, Russia

Lena highway, Russia

Norway
It does not get that wild in Norway. Knowing a bit to the Norwegian culture, they have it all under control, but never the less, they still have some great motorcycle roads. When I drove there it was back in 1992 on my Honda 400F with my wife on the rear seat on our way to North Cape.

Lysebotn Road, Norway

Lysebotn Road, Norway

Sweden
The above is great, but really, what is it that makes you remember it as a nice ride? Personally it is about having a good time.  Going with the wife, see some new stuff, have sufficient time to relax and just enjoy the motorcycle. This is from our summer holiday last year in Sweden.

Sweden holiday 2009

Sweden holiday 2009

Share your comments, and have a great ride,
Jan

Tourstart – TourPlan

Friday April 30th, 2010 @ 12:45 PM

Hi,
On Tourstart we have TourPlan which is your personal planning dashboard, where you can use your content on Tourstart as a part of your tour planning. Select what you like, and  build a route from your home position or where ever you are in the world.

When the plans are done, you can create a PDF and download the GPS data into your Garmin GPS.  Now the tour can be shared with frinds, and you will have all necessary information at hand during the ride in the PDF.

TourPlan

TourPlan

That’s it.
Have an exiting tour,
Jan

Tourstart – bike club

Friday April 16th, 2010 @ 10:20 PM

Hi,
On www.tourstart.org we have another feature to share with you. - Bike clubs

You can create your own bike club and share

  • activites of your bike club, and download in PDF format
  • calendar overview
  • tours you ride in the club, with GPS data ready for your Garmin
  • blog
  • position of the clup on the map, with GPS formats

On the index page you can get an overview of the bike clubs created on your country

Bike club overview on index page

Bike club overview on index page

Click once, and you will see the pop-up giving a small description of the club with pictures and videos

Bike club pop-up

Bike club pop-up

Then click to view all, and you are diverted to the page of the bike club, where you can see all info of the bike club

Tourstart bike club

Tourstart bike club

See you on www.tourstart.org
Jan

Tourstart – tour

Saturday April 10th, 2010 @ 10:26 PM

Hi,
Last week I wrote a bit about Activity. Now it is time to write about Tours. First you need to get an overview of what has been uploaded recently, which are done on the index page.

Tour on indexpage

Tour on indexpage

When you mouse over either the name in the list, or the starting point, the entire route will highlight. Does it looks interesting? Then double click, and you can see the entire info.

Tour view

Tour view

Here you will see a general description and some general picture. What we have done is also to enable a description of each point in the route, so you can see pictures and a detailed description. If you like it, the you now have two options:
1) Download as PDF
2) Download the GPS data

Tour PDF & GPS

Tour PDF & GPS

Hmmm – this one has not been downloaded yet – so you might be the first…?

Try to surf on tours uploaded by some local guys in an area you want to visit, and I am sure you will be exicted about all the tips & tricks.

Have  a pleasant ride,
Jan

Tourstart – activity

Wednesday April 7th, 2010 @ 07:28 PM

Hi,
Now that we are beta live, I will like to update you on the functionallities on www.tourstart.org.

How to view an activity?
On the index page you will get a quick overview of the activities.

Activity on index page

Activity on index page

How to view the activity?
Just click on the activity, and it will open in a new window, where you can read all about it.
Further you can:

  • get an notification in due time so you do not miss the activity
  • Download as PDF, so you just print and go
  • Download GPS data
  • -and much more…
Activity view

Activity view

Can I see it in a calendar?
Yes – just click on the calendar view, and you can quickly get an overview of the dates.

Activity view in calendar
Activity view in calendar

How to create an activity?
Just go to “Create activity” and fill in the few fields, such as:

  • Headline
  • Description
  • When
  • Where
  • Pictures/videos
Create activity

Create activity

I hope you will enjoy it.

Have a great summer,
Jan

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