I lost my big school best mate to a RTA on the very stretch of the M4 you take Pip. He was also on his bike. So any diversions off there I'd thoroughly endorse (not that you need it). His widow wrote about how she coped (and didn't) https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/1452570450/ ... TF8&btkr=1
That all said, those combats are first class. Have you though about getting a side-car so you could squeeze in a proper bike and go riding?
That all said, those combats are first class. Have you though about getting a side-car so you could squeeze in a proper bike and go riding?