Back in 2014, I went to Zimbabwe, Botswana and South Africa to ride motorcycle and test watches with Bremont’s Nick English and “Long Way Round” veteran Charley Boorman. My roommate during this trip, and now my lifelong friend, was British biker Mike Kirkham.
Mike recently came over to Switzerland for a weekend visit, riding his new Honda Africa Twin, so I took advantage of him being here to arrange a test ride of the new Triumph Tiger Explorer XCx to contrast with the Africa Twin, and secured two watches to wear on the ride.
I planned out a day ride to the Interlaken area, one of Switzerland’s most glorious regions, with mountains, lakes, gorgeous vistas, quaint villages and great restaurants.