As 2020 comes to a close, we can’t ignore that it’s been a crazy year with Covid having a major impact on travel. Conversations with ARR show guests, posts on social media and forums show us that riders are itching to do some kind of travel again. And, of course, many people are getting tired of all the restrictions and missing the freedom to ‘just get up and go’. With all the conflicting information circulating the internet planning a trip might present some challenges we normally don’t consider. Can you get a flight? Will a hotel accept me? How will I be received? And many riders have returned home, putting travel plans on hold, while some have forged ahead - waiting out what they hope is a pandemic soon to come to an end. It could be a couple of years before the world relaxes enough to accept international traveling as the norm again.

Regular riding routines, travel, getting together with other riders and events are just some of the things that have been affected in the past year. But while we are missing those things, perhaps we are learning to appreciate the things we didn’t take notice of before. And while we wait to get back to some sense of normal we are finding ways to replace the things we’re missing, like listening to a podcast, or watching a motorcycle adventure film. And sometimes, just talking with good friends might be just what we need to get excited about what the future holds for travel and riding. So, sit back and listen as the panel reminisces and projects life on the road.

LINKS

Sam Manicom’s Paperback Books and T-Shirts: Sam Manicom

Mark Holmes Interview on ARR: World Travel on a Rocket - Mark Holmes