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Charnwood Moto
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Retired Engineer/Logistician.

Motorcyclist, Driver, Cyclist, Walker, lover of Beer, Wine, Food, Photography and Travel.

Volunteer Heritage Railway Engineering and Ops wallah.

Immigrant Scot at large in Leicestershire, England.
Greek Orthodox Church.

Nafplio.
Peloponnese, Greece.

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September 21, 2026 at 6:49 PM
Haberdashery.

Nafplio.

Peloponnese, Greece.

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September 21, 2026 at 6:36 PM
Royal Enfield Interceptor 650.

September afternoon.

Hoby, Leicestershire, England.

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September 21, 2026 at 3:25 PM
RE Interceptor 650.

Scotland/NC500 Tour.

Tarland, Deeside, Scotland.

#MotocampingMonday
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September 21, 2026 at 8:08 AM
MZ TS250/1

On tour, loaded up with camping gear and two stroke oil.

Derbyshire, England.

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#mz
September 19, 2026 at 4:09 PM
MZ TS250/1

August 2026 06:12am.

Black Dub corner, TT circuit.

Glen Helen, Isle of Man.

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September 19, 2026 at 8:03 AM
MZ TS250/1.

“Comfort Break”

Country backroad, Gressingham, Lancashire, England.

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September 18, 2026 at 7:31 PM
Peloponnese tour.

Gytheio & Areopoli.

Beach churches, bell towers and remote Areopoli.

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#peloponnese
#motosky
September 18, 2026 at 12:00 PM
Friday beers, cheers m’dears!!🍻🍻

Yamas🍻

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#BskyBeer
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September 18, 2026 at 8:24 AM
Morning Motoskyers.

Considering a Moto Guzzi Nuovo Falcone (Militare ir Classic) as a renovation project/classic ride.

What’s the collective view on these bikes?

Where to buy, spares supply, reliability, prices, rideability, quirks etc etc?

All feedback welcome !

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September 17, 2026 at 6:49 AM
Knackered!

Old motorcycle.

Leonidio, Peloponnese, Greece.

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September 17, 2026 at 6:26 AM
Peloponnese tour.

Jaaags.

Kalamata, Peloponnese, Greece.

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#weirdcarbs
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September 16, 2026 at 5:59 AM
Peloponnese tour.

Honda Cafe racer.

Kalamata, Peloponnese, Greece.

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September 15, 2026 at 8:09 PM
Reposted by Charnwood Moto
European gas is above €82/MWh - the highest since late 2022. Hormuz remains largely shut and gas storage is at 68% going into winter.

None of this started in Europe but we pay for it.

The only exit is using less gas. Heat pumps, electrified industry, insulation.
September 15, 2026 at 6:38 AM
Peloponnese tour.

Fiat Panda hire car continues to impress on Greek roads.

Just lollops along, nice and slim for narrow roads, minimal front/rear overhangs for steep gradients and plenty of luggage space for 2.

Reminds me of my MZ, similar vibe.

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#weirdcarbs
September 13, 2026 at 2:59 PM
Peloponnese tour.

Monemvasia & Gytheio.

Fortress town, shipwreck , seafront, sunrises and millipedes.

#travel
#peloponnese
#motosky
September 13, 2026 at 11:00 AM
Peloponnese tour.

Greek family SUV.

Leonidio, Peloponnese, Greece.

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September 13, 2026 at 9:54 AM
Peloponnese tour.

Monemvasia

Down in the SE of the Peloponnese.

Crossing the mountains to the coastal fortress town of Monemvasia.

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#peloponnese
#motosky
September 13, 2026 at 9:47 AM
Peloponnese tour.

Tidy Honda C50 Cub.

Backbone of Greek urban transport

Gytheio, Mani Peninsula, Peloponnese, Greece.

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September 13, 2026 at 9:17 AM
Peloponnese tour.

Well used and rusted Suzuki GSX750 Police Special.

Gytheio, Mani Peninsula, Peloponnese, Greece.

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September 13, 2026 at 9:13 AM
Peloponnese tour.

Ducati 750SS

Quayside, Gytheio, Mani Peninsula, Peloponnese, Greece.

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September 12, 2026 at 6:47 PM
Peloponnese tour.

Nice old Mercedes van.

Gytheio, Mani Peninsula, Peloponnese, Greece.

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September 12, 2026 at 6:41 PM
Peloponnese tour.

Nice old Audi 80 still going strong.

Gytheio, Mani Peninsula, Peloponnese, Greece.

#peloponnese
#weirdcars
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September 12, 2026 at 6:36 PM
Peloponnese tour.

Leonidio.

Stunning rural Greek at its best.

Town situated in a fertile valley leading to the sea and surrounded by mountains. Big climbing/hiking area. Plenty of accommodation, restaurants and bars. Characterful and off the main tourist routes.

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#peloponnese
#motosky
September 11, 2026 at 3:38 PM
Peloponnese tour.

Spetses.

Easy day trip from Nafplio. Not traffic free like its neighbour Hydra but close.

Much more touristy and commercial as a popular place to visit for Athenians.

Accessible via ferry or water taxi. If you’re on foot, get the Kosta crossing.

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September 11, 2026 at 3:26 PM