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Voge DS625X Luggage Upgrade: Fixing My LEJOG Mistake Before ACT Portugal

Jul 125 min read

ACT Portugal: The Next Almost Enduro Adventure

Jun 81 min read

Building the Voge DS625X for Real-World Adventure Riding

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Voge DS625X Luggage Upgrade: Fixing My LEJOG Mistake Before ACT Portugal

Voge DS625X Luggage Upgrade: Fixing My LEJOG Mistake Before ACT Portugal

Voge DS625X Luggage Upgrade: Fixing My LEJOG Mistake Before ACT Portugal

The luggage I used for LEJOG was very much a “make it work” solution. It did the job, but only just.

ACT Portugal: The Next Almost Enduro Adventure

ACT Portugal: The Next Almost Enduro Adventure

ACT Portugal: The Next Almost Enduro Adventure

The LEJOG series may be complete, but the next adventure is already taking shape. In October, the Voge DS625X heads for ACT Portugal.

Building the Voge DS625X for Real-World Adventure Riding

Building the Voge DS625X for Real-World Adventure Riding

Building the Voge DS625X for Real-World Adventure Riding

The Voge DS625X has already handled LEJOG, trail riding, motorway miles, luggage testing and everything in between

LEJOG 2026: Land's End to John O'Groats on the Voge DS625X

LEJOG 2026: Land's End to John O'Groats on the Voge DS625X

LEJOG 2026: Land's End to John O'Groats on the Voge DS625X

In 2026 I rode from Land's End to John O'Groats on the Voge DS

2,000+

Miles ridden for LEJOG

6

LEJOG Episodes

2026

Portugal ACT

2027

Malaysian Adventure

Why spend time learning to paint when I could be riding?

A perfectly sensible argument.

I still wish I could paint, though.

A small preview from my next Voge DS625X video.

#VogeDS625X #AdventureMotorcycling #MotorcycleHumour #AdventureBike #AlmostEnduro

Why spend time learning to paint when I could be riding?

A perfectly sensible argument.

I still wish I could paint, though.

A small preview from my next Voge DS625X video.

#VogeDS625X #AdventureMotorcycling #MotorcycleHumour #AdventureBike #AlmostEnduro

Sometimes the best rides aren’t the ones you’ve spent months planning.

They’re the ones where you turn down a trail you’ve never ridden before and end up somewhere you didn’t expect.

Every local ride is another reminder of why I bought an adventure bike in the first place.

Portugal is getting closer, but there’s still plenty to explore before then.

#AdventureMotorcycling #VogeDS625X #TrailRiding #ACTPortugal #AlmostEnduro

Sometimes the best rides aren’t the ones you’ve spent months planning.

They’re the ones where you turn down a trail you’ve never ridden before and end up somewhere you didn’t expect.

Every local ride is another reminder of why I bought an adventure bike in the first place.

Portugal is getting closer, but there’s still plenty to explore before then.

#AdventureMotorcycling #VogeDS625X #TrailRiding #ACTPortugal #AlmostEnduro

One of my new favourite local trails, leading to one of my new favourite views.

It’s funny how a bike I’ve already ridden thousands of miles can still take me somewhere new.

Every local ride reminds me why I started doing this in the first place.

Portugal is getting closer… and I can’t wait to see what it has in store. 🇵🇹

#AdventureMotorcycling #VogeDS625X #ACTPortugal #TrailRiding #AlmostEnduro

One of my new favourite local trails, leading to one of my new favourite views.

It’s funny how a bike I’ve already ridden thousands of miles can still take me somewhere new.

Every local ride reminds me why I started doing this in the first place.

Portugal is getting closer… and I can’t wait to see what it has in store. 🇵🇹

#AdventureMotorcycling #VogeDS625X #ACTPortugal #TrailRiding #AlmostEnduro

Some of the best rides don’t have a destination.

Just a quiet lane, a bit of dust and a reminder of why we all started riding in the first place.

Portugal is getting closer, but there are still plenty of local adventures to enjoy first.

What’s your favourite lane or trail near home?

#AdventureMotorcycling #TrailRiding #VogeDS625X #Devon #AlmostEnduro

Some of the best rides don’t have a destination.

Just a quiet lane, a bit of dust and a reminder of why we all started riding in the first place.

Portugal is getting closer, but there are still plenty of local adventures to enjoy first.

What’s your favourite lane or trail near home?

#AdventureMotorcycling #TrailRiding #VogeDS625X #Devon #AlmostEnduro

Giving Huel a try for the first time.

One thing I’ve been thinking about ahead of Portugal is food. When you’re covering long distances or camping, stopping for a proper meal isn’t always convenient, so these could be a handy backup.

Has anyone used @huel on motorcycle trips? I’d be interested to hear how you’ve found it before I stock up for Portugal.

#AdventureMotorcycling #ACTPortugal #Huel #MotorcycleTravel #AlmostEnduro

Giving Huel a try for the first time.

One thing I’ve been thinking about ahead of Portugal is food. When you’re covering long distances or camping, stopping for a proper meal isn’t always convenient, so these could be a handy backup.

Has anyone used @huel on motorcycle trips? I’d be interested to hear how you’ve found it before I stock up for Portugal.

#AdventureMotorcycling #ACTPortugal #Huel #MotorcycleTravel #AlmostEnduro

LEJOG showed me exactly what wasn’t working.

One of the biggest changes before Portugal has been completely rethinking my luggage setup.

After a few local rides, I’m really happy with how these Rhinowalk bags sit on the bike, but the real verdict will come after 12 days riding the ACT Portugal.

Sometimes you don’t need the most expensive option—you just need something that works.

Have you tried Rhinowalk gear? I’d be interested to hear how it’s held up for you.

#AdventureMotorcycling #VogeDS625X #ACTPortugal #SoftLuggage #AlmostEnduro

LEJOG showed me exactly what wasn’t working.

One of the biggest changes before Portugal has been completely rethinking my luggage setup.

After a few local rides, I’m really happy with how these Rhinowalk bags sit on the bike, but the real verdict will come after 12 days riding the ACT Portugal.

Sometimes you don’t need the most expensive option—you just need something that works.

Have you tried Rhinowalk gear? I’d be interested to hear how it’s held up for you.

#AdventureMotorcycling #VogeDS625X #ACTPortugal #SoftLuggage #AlmostEnduro

Adventure bikes have a funny way of emptying your wallet…

Sometimes the premium option just isn’t realistic.

So before Portugal, I had to decide whether spending sensible money could still buy a luggage setup I’d actually trust.

See whether I made the right choice in tomorrow’s video.

What would you do — buy premium, or save the money?

Portugal Prep continues tomorrow. 🇵🇹

#VogeDS625X #AdventureBike #AdventureMotorcycling #ACTPortugal #AlmostEnduro

Adventure bikes have a funny way of emptying your wallet…

Sometimes the premium option just isn’t realistic.

So before Portugal, I had to decide whether spending sensible money could still buy a luggage setup I’d actually trust.

See whether I made the right choice in tomorrow’s video.

What would you do — buy premium, or save the money?

Portugal Prep continues tomorrow. 🇵🇹

#VogeDS625X #AdventureBike #AdventureMotorcycling #ACTPortugal #AlmostEnduro

The best roads aren’t always paved.

Sometimes all you need is a trail through the trees and a bike that makes you want to keep exploring.

Portugal is getting closer, and every ride is another chance to get both the bike—and me—ready. 🇵🇹

#AdventureMotorcycle #TrailRiding #ACTPortugal #VogeDS625X #AlmostEnduro

The best roads aren’t always paved.

Sometimes all you need is a trail through the trees and a bike that makes you want to keep exploring.

Portugal is getting closer, and every ride is another chance to get both the bike—and me—ready. 🇵🇹

#AdventureMotorcycle #TrailRiding #ACTPortugal #VogeDS625X #AlmostEnduro

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