Sam Manicom
@sammanicom.bsky.social
Writer. Presenter. Round the World motorcycle rider exploring 6 continents. Experience the adventures with my 4 books Into Africa, Under Asian Skies, Distant Suns, Tortillas to Totems. Plus The Moment Collectors & The Moment Collectors ASIA sam-manicom.com
I had a smile this morning. A cryptic note from a mate, Brendan.
'I hope this works.' And it did, very nicely. I see I now have a 'film star' as a friend! 😁 Interesting thoughts in the film too. As a GS rider I'm not going to disagree 😊
youtu.be/tSdgD_hjM74?...
#motosky #motorcycles #mcn
'I hope this works.' And it did, very nicely. I see I now have a 'film star' as a friend! 😁 Interesting thoughts in the film too. As a GS rider I'm not going to disagree 😊
youtu.be/tSdgD_hjM74?...
#motosky #motorcycles #mcn
The legendary BMW R1150GS Adventure | MCN Bikes of the Era | Part 5 | 1995 - 2004
YouTube video by MCN - Motorcyclenews.com
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December 10, 2025 at 8:54 AM
I had a smile this morning. A cryptic note from a mate, Brendan.
'I hope this works.' And it did, very nicely. I see I now have a 'film star' as a friend! 😁 Interesting thoughts in the film too. As a GS rider I'm not going to disagree 😊
youtu.be/tSdgD_hjM74?...
#motosky #motorcycles #mcn
'I hope this works.' And it did, very nicely. I see I now have a 'film star' as a friend! 😁 Interesting thoughts in the film too. As a GS rider I'm not going to disagree 😊
youtu.be/tSdgD_hjM74?...
#motosky #motorcycles #mcn
I'm beginning to feel a bit festive. So a photo with snow kind of fits. 😊
I live in the south west of the UK so we don't see snow often. Have to travel to get my snowy landscape fix! This shot is from Norway.
It was actually in May but we were quite high up. Pretty riding. 👍👍
#motosky #motorcycle
I live in the south west of the UK so we don't see snow often. Have to travel to get my snowy landscape fix! This shot is from Norway.
It was actually in May but we were quite high up. Pretty riding. 👍👍
#motosky #motorcycle
December 8, 2025 at 11:09 PM
I'm beginning to feel a bit festive. So a photo with snow kind of fits. 😊
I live in the south west of the UK so we don't see snow often. Have to travel to get my snowy landscape fix! This shot is from Norway.
It was actually in May but we were quite high up. Pretty riding. 👍👍
#motosky #motorcycle
I live in the south west of the UK so we don't see snow often. Have to travel to get my snowy landscape fix! This shot is from Norway.
It was actually in May but we were quite high up. Pretty riding. 👍👍
#motosky #motorcycle
Random #motophoto time. That moment when the day is getting a little too long & you suddenly find an amazing wild-camping spot. Yep, this'll do 😊
This was in Norway a while back. Love that you can wild camp legally. There are rules - follow them, and leave nothing behind you.
#motosky #motorcycles
This was in Norway a while back. Love that you can wild camp legally. There are rules - follow them, and leave nothing behind you.
#motosky #motorcycles
December 8, 2025 at 2:24 PM
Random #motophoto time. That moment when the day is getting a little too long & you suddenly find an amazing wild-camping spot. Yep, this'll do 😊
This was in Norway a while back. Love that you can wild camp legally. There are rules - follow them, and leave nothing behind you.
#motosky #motorcycles
This was in Norway a while back. Love that you can wild camp legally. There are rules - follow them, and leave nothing behind you.
#motosky #motorcycles
If any of you guys are in the Welwyn Garden City area on Friday 12th, and would enjoy an evening amongst kindred spirits and some entertainment, I hope you'll join us.
shop.lind.co.uk/products/eve...
#motosky #motorcycles #mototravel #motoadventures #presentationevent #bmwmotorcycles #triumphmoto
shop.lind.co.uk/products/eve...
#motosky #motorcycles #mototravel #motoadventures #presentationevent #bmwmotorcycles #triumphmoto
December 7, 2025 at 4:22 PM
If any of you guys are in the Welwyn Garden City area on Friday 12th, and would enjoy an evening amongst kindred spirits and some entertainment, I hope you'll join us.
shop.lind.co.uk/products/eve...
#motosky #motorcycles #mototravel #motoadventures #presentationevent #bmwmotorcycles #triumphmoto
shop.lind.co.uk/products/eve...
#motosky #motorcycles #mototravel #motoadventures #presentationevent #bmwmotorcycles #triumphmoto
If you love #motorcycle #travel #audiobooks. All 4 of my books are out on Audible, Spotify, iTunes & more - perhaps you'd give them a try?
Wonderful for commutes to work, getting tasks done in the garage, laying on the beach, just chilling on the sofa...
#motosky #advmotorcycle #christmasgift
Wonderful for commutes to work, getting tasks done in the garage, laying on the beach, just chilling on the sofa...
#motosky #advmotorcycle #christmasgift
December 6, 2025 at 5:00 PM
If you love #motorcycle #travel #audiobooks. All 4 of my books are out on Audible, Spotify, iTunes & more - perhaps you'd give them a try?
Wonderful for commutes to work, getting tasks done in the garage, laying on the beach, just chilling on the sofa...
#motosky #advmotorcycle #christmasgift
Wonderful for commutes to work, getting tasks done in the garage, laying on the beach, just chilling on the sofa...
#motosky #advmotorcycle #christmasgift
This is great. Enough said.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=qipN...
#motosky #motorcycles #motorcycletravel #overlanding #travelfilm
www.youtube.com/watch?v=qipN...
#motosky #motorcycles #motorcycletravel #overlanding #travelfilm
Wheels Of Freedom - A Motorcycle Journey - Documentary
YouTube video by Michael Dupuis
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December 5, 2025 at 1:40 PM
This is great. Enough said.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=qipN...
#motosky #motorcycles #motorcycletravel #overlanding #travelfilm
www.youtube.com/watch?v=qipN...
#motosky #motorcycles #motorcycletravel #overlanding #travelfilm
Late night shopping in Exeter tonight. If you enjoy the fun & lights at this time of year, you too would enjoy the fun. Super atmosphere. #Christmas carols ringing through the town. Great listening to all the street buskers too 😊👍👍
So glad the shops & stalls have a chilly & mostly dry night 😊👍👍
So glad the shops & stalls have a chilly & mostly dry night 😊👍👍
December 4, 2025 at 7:29 PM
Late night shopping in Exeter tonight. If you enjoy the fun & lights at this time of year, you too would enjoy the fun. Super atmosphere. #Christmas carols ringing through the town. Great listening to all the street buskers too 😊👍👍
So glad the shops & stalls have a chilly & mostly dry night 😊👍👍
So glad the shops & stalls have a chilly & mostly dry night 😊👍👍
These two pictures just popped up as a memory. 2023 and riding through the Badlands in South Dakota. 10' away was the closest I'd been to these fascinating beasts.
They had an interesting earthy but very slightly sour scent. For some reason I'd not expected that.
#motosky #motorcycle #mototravel
They had an interesting earthy but very slightly sour scent. For some reason I'd not expected that.
#motosky #motorcycle #mototravel
December 4, 2025 at 10:19 AM
These two pictures just popped up as a memory. 2023 and riding through the Badlands in South Dakota. 10' away was the closest I'd been to these fascinating beasts.
They had an interesting earthy but very slightly sour scent. For some reason I'd not expected that.
#motosky #motorcycle #mototravel
They had an interesting earthy but very slightly sour scent. For some reason I'd not expected that.
#motosky #motorcycle #mototravel
It was a privilege to work with the authors who made this collection of tales from across Asia happen.
I think it's a fantastic book, but don't take it from me. Take a look at the link to see what the reviewers think.
www.sam-manicom.com/the-moment-c...
#motosky #motorcycles #mototravel #book
I think it's a fantastic book, but don't take it from me. Take a look at the link to see what the reviewers think.
www.sam-manicom.com/the-moment-c...
#motosky #motorcycles #mototravel #book
December 2, 2025 at 1:44 PM
It was a privilege to work with the authors who made this collection of tales from across Asia happen.
I think it's a fantastic book, but don't take it from me. Take a look at the link to see what the reviewers think.
www.sam-manicom.com/the-moment-c...
#motosky #motorcycles #mototravel #book
I think it's a fantastic book, but don't take it from me. Take a look at the link to see what the reviewers think.
www.sam-manicom.com/the-moment-c...
#motosky #motorcycles #mototravel #book
Dunno why, but something just made me think about California. I went picture viewing. 😊 I remember this beautiful day well. Nice and warm, great road, and Lucky (My F800GS) feeling spot on.
#motosky #motorcycles #mototravel
#motosky #motorcycles #mototravel
December 2, 2025 at 10:01 AM
Dunno why, but something just made me think about California. I went picture viewing. 😊 I remember this beautiful day well. Nice and warm, great road, and Lucky (My F800GS) feeling spot on.
#motosky #motorcycles #mototravel
#motosky #motorcycles #mototravel
Have you been reading any of Geoff Keys blogs? I love the way he chats with his readers & weaves in a little of all of the things a long term mototraveller discovers & experiences.
The pic is from Australia but heads up, the blog post is from Africa.
motopangaea.com/about-me/
#motosky #motorcycles
The pic is from Australia but heads up, the blog post is from Africa.
motopangaea.com/about-me/
#motosky #motorcycles
December 2, 2025 at 9:27 AM
Have you been reading any of Geoff Keys blogs? I love the way he chats with his readers & weaves in a little of all of the things a long term mototraveller discovers & experiences.
The pic is from Australia but heads up, the blog post is from Africa.
motopangaea.com/about-me/
#motosky #motorcycles
The pic is from Australia but heads up, the blog post is from Africa.
motopangaea.com/about-me/
#motosky #motorcycles
Americans thinking of riding in the UK, you can join the Royal Oak Foundation & so for $80 you have free access to fantastic National Trust properties in England, Wales, Northern Ireland and & Scotland. Plus much more...
www.royal-oak.org/join/?fbclid...
#motosky #motorcycle #travel #motorcycles
www.royal-oak.org/join/?fbclid...
#motosky #motorcycle #travel #motorcycles
Membership - The Royal Oak Foundation
If your interests include art, architecture, gardens, landscapes, interior design, heritage and cultural activities, then Royal Oak membership is for you.
www.royal-oak.org
December 1, 2025 at 5:28 PM
Americans thinking of riding in the UK, you can join the Royal Oak Foundation & so for $80 you have free access to fantastic National Trust properties in England, Wales, Northern Ireland and & Scotland. Plus much more...
www.royal-oak.org/join/?fbclid...
#motosky #motorcycle #travel #motorcycles
www.royal-oak.org/join/?fbclid...
#motosky #motorcycle #travel #motorcycles
This fuzzy old shot surfaced the other day. Gosh do I look young & optimistic. That's the Sahara in Egypt & I first cast my leg over a motorcycle 3 months & 2 weeks before.
Little did I know what was coming, or that the next year would turn me into a #motorcycle travel addict!
#motosky #motorcycles
Little did I know what was coming, or that the next year would turn me into a #motorcycle travel addict!
#motosky #motorcycles
November 29, 2025 at 8:57 AM
This fuzzy old shot surfaced the other day. Gosh do I look young & optimistic. That's the Sahara in Egypt & I first cast my leg over a motorcycle 3 months & 2 weeks before.
Little did I know what was coming, or that the next year would turn me into a #motorcycle travel addict!
#motosky #motorcycles
Little did I know what was coming, or that the next year would turn me into a #motorcycle travel addict!
#motosky #motorcycles
What was Africa like to ride from Alexandria in Egypt down to Cape Town in 1992?
'Into Africa' is full of the drama, the surprises, the risky bits (there were a 'few') & the laughter. Africa is a continent full of incredible riding & fun.
#motosky #motorcycles #advmoto #book #amazon #kindle
'Into Africa' is full of the drama, the surprises, the risky bits (there were a 'few') & the laughter. Africa is a continent full of incredible riding & fun.
#motosky #motorcycles #advmoto #book #amazon #kindle
November 28, 2025 at 11:42 AM
Nice memory from Portugal. We really must get back there again!
#motosky #motorcycle #motorcycles #advmoto #travel
#motosky #motorcycle #motorcycles #advmoto #travel
November 28, 2025 at 11:35 AM
Nice memory from Portugal. We really must get back there again!
#motosky #motorcycle #motorcycles #advmoto #travel
#motosky #motorcycle #motorcycles #advmoto #travel
I'd just like to wish friends and connections in the US a very Happy Thanksgiving.
May your travels and time with friends and families be full of smiles!
Cheers.
#motosky #motorcycles #thanksgiving
May your travels and time with friends and families be full of smiles!
Cheers.
#motosky #motorcycles #thanksgiving
November 27, 2025 at 4:14 PM
I'd just like to wish friends and connections in the US a very Happy Thanksgiving.
May your travels and time with friends and families be full of smiles!
Cheers.
#motosky #motorcycles #thanksgiving
May your travels and time with friends and families be full of smiles!
Cheers.
#motosky #motorcycles #thanksgiving
One of the things I loved about riding through Africa was seeing how the kids made their own, quite brilliant toys, out of scrap. The front wheels on these, for example, were steered!
#motosky #motorcycle #travel #toys
#motosky #motorcycle #travel #toys
November 27, 2025 at 1:57 PM
One of the things I loved about riding through Africa was seeing how the kids made their own, quite brilliant toys, out of scrap. The front wheels on these, for example, were steered!
#motosky #motorcycle #travel #toys
#motosky #motorcycle #travel #toys
Are you heading to Kendal in the Lake District for this? See you there if you are. It sounds like it's going to be really good. 👍👍
More on the link.
www.advmotofilmfest.com
#motosky #motorcycle #filmfestival #Kendal #Lakedistrict
More on the link.
www.advmotofilmfest.com
#motosky #motorcycle #filmfestival #Kendal #Lakedistrict
November 27, 2025 at 12:03 PM
Are you heading to Kendal in the Lake District for this? See you there if you are. It sounds like it's going to be really good. 👍👍
More on the link.
www.advmotofilmfest.com
#motosky #motorcycle #filmfestival #Kendal #Lakedistrict
More on the link.
www.advmotofilmfest.com
#motosky #motorcycle #filmfestival #Kendal #Lakedistrict
This photo gave me a grin just now. Virginia a while back. Such lovely back roads. I was riding with Mark Carrera who knows them like the back of his hand!
Cheers for showing me around Mark. I look forward to the next time. 👍👍👍
#motosky #motorcycles #advmoto #f800gs
Cheers for showing me around Mark. I look forward to the next time. 👍👍👍
#motosky #motorcycles #advmoto #f800gs
November 27, 2025 at 9:57 AM
This photo gave me a grin just now. Virginia a while back. Such lovely back roads. I was riding with Mark Carrera who knows them like the back of his hand!
Cheers for showing me around Mark. I look forward to the next time. 👍👍👍
#motosky #motorcycles #advmoto #f800gs
Cheers for showing me around Mark. I look forward to the next time. 👍👍👍
#motosky #motorcycles #advmoto #f800gs
Random #motophoto time. 😊 Me n' Lucky on the backroads in Virginia a while back.
Cheers to Mark Carrera for the photo!
#motosky #motorcycle #f800gs #virginia #motorcycles #advmoto #mitastires
Cheers to Mark Carrera for the photo!
#motosky #motorcycle #f800gs #virginia #motorcycles #advmoto #mitastires
November 27, 2025 at 9:33 AM
Random #motophoto time. 😊 Me n' Lucky on the backroads in Virginia a while back.
Cheers to Mark Carrera for the photo!
#motosky #motorcycle #f800gs #virginia #motorcycles #advmoto #mitastires
Cheers to Mark Carrera for the photo!
#motosky #motorcycle #f800gs #virginia #motorcycles #advmoto #mitastires
What a great article from Maria Schumacher on ADV Rider .com
www.advrider.com/what-to-pack...
#motosky #motorcycles #mototravel #overlanding
www.advrider.com/what-to-pack...
#motosky #motorcycles #mototravel #overlanding
What To Pack When You Ride A Motorcycle RTW - Adventure Rider
Maria tells us what to pack when we're headed out on a long moto journey. Self-sufficiency can be a big aid in a bad spot.
www.advrider.com
November 26, 2025 at 4:14 PM
What a great article from Maria Schumacher on ADV Rider .com
www.advrider.com/what-to-pack...
#motosky #motorcycles #mototravel #overlanding
www.advrider.com/what-to-pack...
#motosky #motorcycles #mototravel #overlanding
Maya Angelou hit the nail on the head didn't she!
What’s this book all about? 20 travellers’ tales from around the world by 20 different authors.
The brief? Write about one of ‘those’ moments on the road that had them thinking, ‘Yes! This is why I’m out here!’
#motosky #motorcycles #book #travel
What’s this book all about? 20 travellers’ tales from around the world by 20 different authors.
The brief? Write about one of ‘those’ moments on the road that had them thinking, ‘Yes! This is why I’m out here!’
#motosky #motorcycles #book #travel
November 26, 2025 at 12:19 PM
Maya Angelou hit the nail on the head didn't she!
What’s this book all about? 20 travellers’ tales from around the world by 20 different authors.
The brief? Write about one of ‘those’ moments on the road that had them thinking, ‘Yes! This is why I’m out here!’
#motosky #motorcycles #book #travel
What’s this book all about? 20 travellers’ tales from around the world by 20 different authors.
The brief? Write about one of ‘those’ moments on the road that had them thinking, ‘Yes! This is why I’m out here!’
#motosky #motorcycles #book #travel
Reposted by Sam Manicom
This is the most comprehensive motorcycle tire science, application, use case, and situational repair guide I've ever read on the internet. A+. #motosky www.advrider.com/the-science-...
The Science of Tire Pressure: Mastering Grip, Performance, and Safety in Adventure Riding - Adventure Rider
Today, Christian Ensign shares everything you need to know about tire pressure.
www.advrider.com
November 25, 2025 at 3:10 PM
This is the most comprehensive motorcycle tire science, application, use case, and situational repair guide I've ever read on the internet. A+. #motosky www.advrider.com/the-science-...
Reposted by Sam Manicom
A motorcycle ... with an electric motor, so it never needs fuel ... and two foldable solar panels, so it can recharge while parked, thus needing no outlet.
Effectively infinite range. Total freedom.
Effectively infinite range. Total freedom.
self-charging solar motorcycle by MASK architects frees riders from fuel and power networks
www.designboom.com
November 24, 2025 at 11:37 PM
A motorcycle ... with an electric motor, so it never needs fuel ... and two foldable solar panels, so it can recharge while parked, thus needing no outlet.
Effectively infinite range. Total freedom.
Effectively infinite range. Total freedom.