Likewise Bill - It's a tough area to break into. My last article was accepted before Christmas, but the Bear (Peter Thoeming) made it very clear that he has really long lead times. He's been in touch through the year, but my story may fall off the list if better stuff comes in. Better than Two Wheels though - They never even bother to respond. Stuff like Davo's big rides are more time sensitive, and I know that spots are 'held' for topical (current) happenings. However - Heidi shouldn't be discouraged from writing a trip story. It's the kind of thing that I, as a reader, like to read.

So give it a go Heidi. RoadRider likes their stories to be written in the 'first person'. Makes it harder sometimes to write as if it's all happening right now rather than a week or two ago, but I can see the sense in taking the reader to the time and place. I know RoadRider were inundated with articles a few issues back when they asked for them and have said 'stop- no more', so there is probably plenty of time to get it 'right' before they go looking again. Just leave out references to 'when' it all happened.

Anyway - I'm looking forward to some details. Mick.

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