We wanted again, to express our sincere thanks to everyone that sent well wishes and support since Lisa's fall.

Lisa is, at last feeling a little better, and her external facial swelling is going down, which mean she doesn't look like "Kung-Fu Panda" with two black eyes. yeah, I did call her Po for a week.

Here last visit to the hospital was agonizing and in true Lisa fashion, prior to her treatment, Lisa asked me to film it. I have to be honest this was tough to film as she held my hand and fought the pain.

I've said this to many of you..."Lisa is one of the toughest people, I've ever met".

This little video does show her entire procedure, but it also illustrates graphically, the reality of long term travel. Sure for the most part travel is a privilege and incredibly rewarding, but adventure has teeth and now and again it bites. In this case it also sucks.

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Right now we're in Panama and waiting for Lisa to heal a little more, Her head is full of internal bruising and her sinuses and head space is blocked with fluids and dried blood. The internal pressure in her head is effecting her inner ear, which in turns effects her balance. So, for the next week or so, she won;t be going anywhere near a motorcycle.

It's not everyday that the fastest growing photo editing software brand in the world, hand's you the keys to their social media accounts and says "go crazy, post whatever you want!"

...we're truly honored to be have this Takeover opportunity.” Simon Thomas.

From today (9th Oct 2018) we'll be taking the reins of the SKYLUM Instagram account and sharing some of our favourite images from our 15-years on the road. We're genuinely blown away that they've trusted us with their brand and too be honest it's exciting and intimidating to be sharing our images on the very same stage and alongside some of the very best photographers in the world, like Danial Korden, Max Rive and Iurie Belegurschi are all Legendary shooters and now SKYLUM Ambassadors. Check out their website's, you'll be hard pressed not feel utterly inspired.

So, join in the fun and take a sneak peak at both our vintage and new images. Just click the "takeover image" above or ...

...Visit: Skylum on Instagram

 Simon & Lisa Thomas Announced as New REV'IT! Global Brand Ambassadors

Simon and I have just arrived back after a 4-days visit to REV'IT! headquarters in Oss, the Netherlands. So, without further ado...We're both incredibly excited and proud to announce our new partnership with REV’IT!.

Trust me, after spending time at the REV'IT! World Head Offices, this is a brand that really understands and supports our passion for travel, exploration, and of course riding.

REV'IT! is a brand that we've known and admired for years. What few people realize is that way back in 1995 when we were getting back into riding, our first outfits were from REV'IT!. It's an exciting prospect to know that we'll be riding in the future with the gear. A bit like coming full circle.

Simon and I are genuinely drawn to REV'IT!'s brand values and passion for their craft and we were extremely proud to be asked to join their impressive Global Ambassador group.

This new partnership with REV'IT! means that we can better share our own story and inspire others to realize their own potential and ambition. Of course, Knowing that REV'IT! are fully behind us and excited to partner with us, means so much to us both.

This visit to REV'IT! HQ gave us an insight into some of their latest gear and the mind-bending technology that goes into it's development.

 Have some fun and try not smile when you check out the gallery photo's below. Simon looks so young! We've got great memory's of the BMW Off-Road School with Simon Pavey. Check out the early REV'IT! gear.

Lisa Thomas: This is a great opportunity that I want to share with all female riders, especially those of us that have grumbled about our riding suits.

I've been asked by REV'IT! for insight in the creation of a brand new women's ADV riding suit. I know what's important to me, but as riding women, we're all different and special, so what key features or designs do you want to see in a well thought through female ADV riding suit?

I know how my perfect riding suit should perform, but I'd love to hear from you!

What features should a female-specific suit offer, what colours, adjustments, how may and where? Protection, how much, are there key areas that we as women need protection that differ to a mans suit? What colours would you prefer, Barbie pink or darker colours like the men's suits...you get the idea.

This is your chance to tell a major manufacturer what you want and really influence the final design and product. Don't be shy. Leave your comments below or email me at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.