On a quick weekend ride out, the A537 is a must. A bikers' favourite - the Cat and Fiddle Inn near Buxton.

Just 30 miles away, the Humber Bridge is a nice spot to stop for a light bite before heading up to Brid with Lyndsay Howden.

It takes a lot of effort not to stop every few miles to take yet another photo of yet another fantastic view of the Pyrenees.

When planning for the big trip, me and Rod checked best routes, recommended hotels and places to visit. Rod had got a two week pass from his missus so we had plenty of time. We decided we weren't going to eat up mile after mile after mile, but take it easy and enjoy the ride. To be honest, you can't…

From a snowy start at the top of the Pyrenees, to a baking 22 degrees at Perpignon.

After a glorious ride to the top of the pyrenees, we parked up across from a ski shop that was, being end of ski season, being turned into a bikers shop! The guys in there couldn't have been more helpful. They pointed us to the nearest hotel and told us where to go for eats and drinks and generally…

After a 250 mile trip down, we boarded the ferry Cap Finistere to Bilbao.