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PRESENTERS
presenters for the Winter Warmer 2026 are listed below, But the list isn't quite complete yet!,
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Ted Hely
Ted has been travelling by Motorcycle since 2001. He has explored Europe, circumnavigated South America, ridden from UK to South Africa as well as indulging in jaunts to India and South East Asia. As a Motorcycle Technician he is more at home answering technical questions on forums although he did write several articles whilst in Africa. But when Sam Manicom asked him to share his experiences of Africa for his new book The Moment Collectors, how could he refuse?
At the Winter Warmer we are delighted that Ted will be sharing some of his immense mechanical knowledge and running a workshop on rubber. From compounds and tread patterns to what the little letters and numbers mean this is a comprehensive tyre changing session. So bring along a pair of old spoons…
At the Winter Warmer we are delighted that Ted will be sharing some of his immense mechanical knowledge and running a workshop on rubber. From compounds and tread patterns to what the little letters and numbers mean this is a comprehensive tyre changing session. So bring along a pair of old spoons…
Supported by Dunlop Tyres
No matter how you like to ride, there’s a Dunlop tyre that’s perfect for you and your bike. Ever since John Dunlop invented the pneumatic tyre in 1888, Dunlop have been at the forefront of tyre technology. They never stop trying to improve riders’ grip, control and safety. Continually developing new technologies they have an incredible range of tyres to suit every kind of adventure and touring machine. All new technologies are thoroughly tried and tested in racing conditions so you can concentrate on nothing but the road ahead. And just ride.
Bing Ang
Known online as AdvBing, the 29-year-old former software engineer is riding a Tenere 700 and he's been on the road for over 12 months and 40,000kms so far, travelling West from his home in Taiwan. He's certainly determined and up for a challenge, exploring Europe through the winter, but he’ll get an extra warm welcome at The Overland Winter Warmer. We look forward to welcoming you to the UK Bing, and hearing all about your trip so far!
Carl and Isi Abrams
Two humans, two Yamaha Ténéré 700s and one questionable life plan…
Back in 2017, somewhere between the fjords and overpriced pastries in Scandinavia, Isi and Carl decided they should ride around the world one day. Then Isi got breast cancer, which had a way of fast-tracking “one day” plans into “right now” plans.
In August 2023 they rode out of Anchorage, having sold literally everything they owned, and 2 years, 24 countries and five continents later they are still alive, still speaking to each other, and officially halfway round the world. The bikes are currently on a ship to New Zealand so they have popped back to the UK for a few weeks to remember what decent beer is like and to tell us their story!
Back in 2017, somewhere between the fjords and overpriced pastries in Scandinavia, Isi and Carl decided they should ride around the world one day. Then Isi got breast cancer, which had a way of fast-tracking “one day” plans into “right now” plans.
In August 2023 they rode out of Anchorage, having sold literally everything they owned, and 2 years, 24 countries and five continents later they are still alive, still speaking to each other, and officially halfway round the world. The bikes are currently on a ship to New Zealand so they have popped back to the UK for a few weeks to remember what decent beer is like and to tell us their story!
Rich Carter
Rich started riding 37 years ago on a ‘modified’ 50cc - proudly being clocked at 55mph in a 30 zone - “Aren’t these supposed to be restricted to 30mph?”
Since then he has had every kind of bike, but adventure bikes were the real calling. He’s done numerous solo trips and developed an unhealthy curiosity for hot, dry, less-travelled sandy places. Rich runs GrizzlyMotorbikeTours and organises bespoke tours with a focus on experiencing the culture as well as the roads. He’s just returned from 14 days riding through Saudi Arabia, a new country for the bike traveller that assaults the senses with epic landscapes, exotic Bedouin culture and food, ancient nomadic carvings, remote desert plateaus and unrivalled Arabian hospitality. A trip that has left its mark and he needs to share it!
Since then he has had every kind of bike, but adventure bikes were the real calling. He’s done numerous solo trips and developed an unhealthy curiosity for hot, dry, less-travelled sandy places. Rich runs GrizzlyMotorbikeTours and organises bespoke tours with a focus on experiencing the culture as well as the roads. He’s just returned from 14 days riding through Saudi Arabia, a new country for the bike traveller that assaults the senses with epic landscapes, exotic Bedouin culture and food, ancient nomadic carvings, remote desert plateaus and unrivalled Arabian hospitality. A trip that has left its mark and he needs to share it!
The Sidecar Guys
Darren Elliott
In November 2025, Darren, a commoner, joined overland royalty Ted Hely and Helen Lloyd on the Trans Morocco Trail. A 3,250 km journey from the Mediterranean Sea, to the dunes of the Sahara desert, and via the High Atlas Mountains to the Atlantic Ocean near Agadir. With so much overlanding DNA and heritage between them, surely this motorcycling trip across remote parts of Morocco would be a walk in the park...? Darren, a retired police officer, shares his rather surprising experience.
Supported by Dunlop Tyres
No matter how you like to ride, there’s a Dunlop tyre that’s perfect for you and your bike. Ever since John Dunlop invented the pneumatic tyre in 1888, Dunlop have been at the forefront of tyre technology. They never stop trying to improve riders’ grip, control and safety. Continually developing new technologies they have an incredible range of tyres to suit every kind of adventure and touring machine. All new technologies are thoroughly tried and tested in racing conditions so you can concentrate on nothing but the road ahead. And just ride.
Dan Rowland
Dan has been working in IT for 15 years but has been lucky enough to fit in quite a few trips around the day job, well away from the corporate desk.
He’s a keen photographer, runner and has practised martial arts for many years. He's previously spoken about riding The 'Stans, and The Caucausus, but at the Winter Warmer '26 he will be talking about fly-riding New Zealand. If you really want to escape the dreary European winter, is this a feasible idea?
He’s a keen photographer, runner and has practised martial arts for many years. He's previously spoken about riding The 'Stans, and The Caucausus, but at the Winter Warmer '26 he will be talking about fly-riding New Zealand. If you really want to escape the dreary European winter, is this a feasible idea?
Aaron Mitchell
A previous contributor to Overland Magazine, Aaron set off RTW In April 2016, crossing Europe, Russia and Mongolia before shipping to Canada and heading south through the Americas, returning to Europe from Argentina, a trip that took 16 months.
But he’s made his career, and had a lot of medical training, in the military. He’s been deployed on various operational tours including Northern Ireland, Iraq and Afghanistan and as acting as a combat medic he was medic for a bomb disposal team in Afghanistan, unfortunately putting his skills to good use too many times. But he’s also trained as a general first aid instructor and runs ‘first aid at work’ courses and courses adapted for outdoor professionals and enthusiasts.
His passion is for the great outdoors so perhaps not surprisingly he holds navigational qualifications too! At the Winter Warmer Aaron will be running two different medical workshops.
But he’s made his career, and had a lot of medical training, in the military. He’s been deployed on various operational tours including Northern Ireland, Iraq and Afghanistan and as acting as a combat medic he was medic for a bomb disposal team in Afghanistan, unfortunately putting his skills to good use too many times. But he’s also trained as a general first aid instructor and runs ‘first aid at work’ courses and courses adapted for outdoor professionals and enthusiasts.
His passion is for the great outdoors so perhaps not surprisingly he holds navigational qualifications too! At the Winter Warmer Aaron will be running two different medical workshops.
Dyfrig and Ieuan Harries
Louisa Swaden
Louisa returned to motorcycling after a decades-long gap, reigniting a passion that took her from nervous novice to land speed record holder on Pendine Sands—and eventually to the legendary Bonneville Salt Flats. She has extensively ridden across Europe and Africa, embracing the road not just as adventure, but as a way of life. Along the way, she discovered that the challenges of motorcycling mirrored the challenges of living—demanding presence, courage, and adaptability. Her new book, The Stoic Rider, weaves ancient philosophy into the hard-earned lessons of the road. In her talk, Louisa explores how riding became her path to clarity, resilience, and a deeper kind of freedom.
Supported by Dunlop Tyres
No matter how you like to ride, there’s a Dunlop tyre that’s perfect for you and your bike. Ever since John Dunlop invented the pneumatic tyre in 1888, Dunlop have been at the forefront of tyre technology. They never stop trying to improve riders’ grip, control and safety. Continually developing new technologies they have an incredible range of tyres to suit every kind of adventure and touring machine. All new technologies are thoroughly tried and tested in racing conditions so you can concentrate on nothing but the road ahead. And just ride.
Dave Sargent
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