Gordon May, Overland to Vietnam?

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Gordon May, Overland to Vietnam?#5713

By Mark M - Thu Nov 19, 2015 6:15 pm

- Thu Nov 19, 2015 6:15 pm #5713

Gordon May set off for Vietnam from England on his World War 2 1941 Matchless G3L on 12th September. He has a Blogsite at http://overlandtovietnamblog.com/ but there doesn't seem to be any posts. Does anyone know how he is? When I spoke to him at the REOC International Rally I got the impression he might have arrived by now. None of the visitors to the Blog have direct news except one vague comment and not much detail either! Hope he is ok.

REgards, Mark

Gordon May, Overland to Vietnam?#52733

By andy berry - Thu Nov 19, 2015 9:08 pm

- Thu Nov 19, 2015 9:08 pm #52733

Hi Mark Just to let you know Gordons ok and he s crossed into Burma bikes still going ok. Andy

Gordon May, Overland to Vietnam?#52734

By Caboose - Thu Nov 19, 2015 10:49 pm

- Thu Nov 19, 2015 10:49 pm #52734

Hi Andy and Mark,
I am Puzzled as to why such a confirmed Bulleteer is on a Matchless!
Please keep us posted on here Andy.
I am in the middle of reading his "Overland to India" I expect one to Vietnam will follow soon.
REgards Dick.

Gordon May, Overland to Vietnam?#52735

By Mark M - Fri Nov 20, 2015 7:41 am

- Fri Nov 20, 2015 7:41 am #52735

Thanks Andy, that's good news!

REgards, Mark

Gordon May, Overland to Vietnam?#52744

By andy berry - Fri Nov 20, 2015 8:54 pm

- Fri Nov 20, 2015 8:54 pm #52744

Hi there, Gordon was supposed to be doing north cape to cape town on the bullet we had the bullet all set up and prepared ready to go then with the ebola thing in Africa he was unable to do that journey. A rethink was needed, ans he was offered a 1941 wd Matchless, this bike had stationed in Burma during the war, so his idea for another book was born, to ride the bike back to Burma
and then onto on vietnam.
Andy

Gordon May, Overland to Vietnam?#53316

By G11cs - Wed Dec 09, 2015 2:07 pm

- Wed Dec 09, 2015 2:07 pm #53316

Just saw Gordon May yesterday, Dec 8th, in Saigon, Vietnam. He was checking into hotel. Both he and bike seemed in good order. Will look forward to his book, must have been a heck of a journey

Gordon May, Overland to Vietnam?#53429

By andy berry - Mon Dec 14, 2015 9:35 pm

- Mon Dec 14, 2015 9:35 pm #53429

Hi just to let you know gordon has finished his trip safely. and is now in bangkok. the bike is going to the shipping agent tommorow, and gordon will be flying home later in the week Andy

Gordon May, Overland to Vietnam?#53430

By Adrian - Mon Dec 14, 2015 9:44 pm

- Mon Dec 14, 2015 9:44 pm #53430

We wish him a good flight home! A.

Gordon May, Overland to Vietnam?#53431

By Mark M - Mon Dec 14, 2015 10:00 pm

- Mon Dec 14, 2015 10:00 pm #53431

I bet he has a story to tell, the trip seems to have taken longer than anticipated! At least it all seems to have worked out well. And back in time for Christmas!

REgards, Mark