Motorcycle Explorer July 2016 Issue 12 | Page 86

Winding through the Cumbrian pass as the weather became kind was a delight, watching Anne head down her first gradient in first gear all the way on her Triumph Tiger was awesome. Just knowing that someone had got this from the weekend was worth it alone. Her confidence building I dare say she may find another gear or two by this time next year. Tony, another newer rider was making light work of the pass roads and picking some nice lines for his ride. He had expressed that he was a tad nervous about the bigger passes but I’m sure that he will take them in his stride and be itching to get out into Europe for the Alps... if UK can still get there without a visa that is!