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Paul Brothwood | Honda Adventure Roads 2026

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Paul Brothwood travelled to the Pyrenees as part of Honda Adventure Roads 2026. Paul Brothwood during Honda Adventure Roads 2026 in the Pyrenees. Riding the Honda Transalp alongside a select group of 30 riders, the experience inspired a series of articles covering leadership, adventure riding, Kirian Mirabet, Tosha Schareina and the transition from a Suzuki Hayabusa to off-road motorcycling. Honda Adventure Roads 2026 was one of the most memorable motorcycling experiences of my life. I joined a select group of 30 riders for an adventure through the Pyrenees, riding the Honda Transalp across mountain roads, gravel tracks, rocky climbs and remote routes that most riders never get the chance to experience. For me, the event was about much more than motorcycles. It was about preparation, teamwork, confidence, learning from experts and stepping outside my comfort zone. Coming from a Suzuki Hayabusa 25th Anniversary, the move into adventure riding was a completely different challenge. This ...
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Paul Brothwood | The Spirit of Honda Adventure Roads 2026

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Paul Brothwood travelled to the Pyrenees as part of Honda Adventure Roads 2026 expecting challenging terrain, spectacular scenery and an opportunity to develop new skills on the Honda Transalp. The terrain regularly pushed riders beyond their comfort zones and highlighted the importance of preparation and teamwork. The event delivered all of those things. What I did not expect was how much the experience would be shaped by the people. Honda Adventure Roads 2026 brought together a select group of 30 riders from around the world. Different nationalities, different backgrounds and different levels of experience, all connected by a shared passion for motorcycling and adventure. The route through the Pyrenees was demanding. Rocky climbs, loose gravel, steep descents and remote trails regularly pushed riders beyond their comfort zones. Looking back at some of the terrain now, it is easy to understand why preparation, training and teamwork were such important parts of the event. The challenge...
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Paul Brothwood | Learning from Kirian Mirabet on Honda Adventure Roads 2026

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  Kirian Mirabet sharing advice during Honda Adventure Roads 2026. Small adjustments in technique often make the biggest difference off-road. Paul Brothwood travelled to the Pyrenees as part of Honda Adventure Roads 2026, a unique adventure riding experience that brought together a select group of 30 riders from around the world. Coming from a road riding background, including ownership of a Suzuki Hayabusa 25th Anniversary, the event represented an opportunity to step into unfamiliar territory and develop new skills on the Honda Transalp. One of the highlights of the journey was the opportunity to learn from Kirian Mirabet. Kirian has built a reputation as one of Spain's leading adventure and enduro riders. His experience riding challenging terrain and helping others develop their skills made him an invaluable part of the Honda Adventure Roads experience. Throughout the event, riders benefited from practical advice, coaching and guidance designed to improve confidence and capabili...
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Paul Brothwood | From a Suzuki Hayabusa 25th Anniversary to Honda Adventure Roads 2026

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If somebody had told me a year ago that I would swap a Suzuki Hayabusa for a Honda Transalp and spend a week riding off-road through the Pyrenees, I probably would not have believed them. Before Honda Adventure Roads 2026, most of my riding experience came from road bikes, including my Suzuki Hayabusa 25th Anniversary. For most of my riding life, performance motorcycles have been my passion. My Suzuki Hayabusa 25th Anniversary remains one of my favourite motorcycles. It is fast, comfortable and capable of covering huge distances with ease. The Hayabusa has taken me across the UK and Europe. It has been part of some fantastic adventures and remains a motorcycle that puts a smile on my face every time I ride it. Then Honda Adventure Roads 2026 arrived. The event brought together a select group of 30 riders from around the world to tackle a route through the Pyrenees using the Honda Transalp. The journey would include mountain passes, gravel tracks, rocky climbs and remote locations that ...
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Paul Brothwood | Meeting Dakar Rider Tosha Schareina During Honda Adventure Roads 2026

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Paul Brothwood travelled to the Pyrenees as part of Honda Adventure Roads 2026, an adventure riding event that brought together a select group of 30 riders from around the world. One of the highlights of the journey was the opportunity to spend time with Dakar Rally rider Tosha Schareina, one of the leading competitors in modern rally raid racing. The Pyrenees provided an incredible backdrop for Honda Adventure Roads 2026, combining technical riding, spectacular scenery and unforgettable experiences. For anyone with an interest in motorcycles, the Dakar Rally represents one of the toughest challenges in motorsport. Riders face thousands of kilometres of difficult terrain, extreme temperatures and constant pressure over many days of competition. Watching Tosha ride during Honda Adventure Roads 2026 quickly demonstrated why he competes at the highest level. What stood out was not outright speed. It was control, consistency and precision. Whether navigating rocky mountain trails, loose gr...
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Paul Brothwood | What Honda Adventure Roads 2026 Taught Me About Leadership

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A select group of 30 riders taking part in Honda Adventure Roads 2026. Paul Brothwood travelled to the Pyrenees as part of Honda Adventure Roads 2026, a unique adventure riding event bringing together a select group of riders from around the world. Honda Adventure Roads 2026 was one of the most challenging and rewarding experiences I have undertaken in recent years As an Operations Manager, Chartered Environmentalist and lifelong motorcyclist, I am used to managing risk, solving problems and working as part of a team. What I discovered in the Pyrenees was that many of the same principles that apply in business also apply when riding a motorcycle through remote mountain terrain. I joined a select group of 30 riders from around the world for Honda Adventure Roads 2026. For many of us, it was an opportunity to step outside our comfort zone and experience adventure riding in a way that few people ever get the chance to do. My motorcycle for the event was the Honda Transalp. The Honda Tran...
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Paul Brothwood | Chartered Environmentalist, Sustainability and Motorcycle Travel

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Paul Brothwood, Chartered Environmentalist (CEnv) and sustainability professional. For anyone searching for Paul Brothwood, this blog brings together my interests in sustainability, leadership, environmental management and motorcycle travel. I am Paul Brothwood, a Chartered Environmentalist (CEnv) and sustainability professional with experience across operational leadership, environmental management, infrastructure and health and safety. My professional interests include ISO 14001, ISO 45001, operational improvement, governance and project delivery. Over the years, I have worked in roles linked to sustainability, HSEQ, leadership and operational performance, with a particular interest in how organisations improve safety, environmental outcomes and culture. Alongside my professional work, I have a long-standing passion for motorcycles and adventure travel. I ride a Suzuki Hayabusa and have travelled extensively across Europe and the USA by motorcycle, including routes such as the Alps a...
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Paul Brothwood | Leading Successful ISO 9001, ISO 14001 and ISO 45001 Audits

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Paul Brothwood has spent much of his career helping organisations improve operational performance, environmental management and health and safety. One of the achievements I am most proud of was leading work that contributed to the successful ISO 9001, ISO 14001 and ISO 45001 certification audits at T Newman Hire Ltd, demonstrating the value of strong leadership, robust management systems and continuous improvement. Paul Brothwood believes strong leadership, effective management systems and continual improvement are the foundations of successful ISO 9001, ISO 14001 and ISO 45001 certification. Although this achievement took place during my time at T Newman Hire Ltd, the principles remain central to my work today. Strong governance, effective management systems and continual improvement continue to shape my approach as an Operations Manager and Chartered Environmentalist. Celebrating our certifications under ISO 9001:2015, ISO 14001:2015, and ISO 45001:2018, T Newman Hire Ltd is pleased ...
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Paul Brothwood | PRINCE2: Moving with the Times

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Paul Brothwood has used PRINCE2 throughout his career in financial services, construction and operational leadership. As an Operations Manager and Chartered Environmentalist, I believe PRINCE2 remains one of the strongest project management methodologies available, but like every successful framework, it must continue to evolve to meet the needs of modern organisations. PRINCE2 remains one of the world's most widely recognised project management methodologies and continues to evolve alongside modern delivery practices. PRINCE2 has stood the test of time as an essential component of project management. Its transition from rigid origins to a flexible, adaptive methodology reflects not only changes in the framework but also shifts in how industries such as construction approach complexity. As a PRINCE2 Practitioner and COO in the construction industry, I’ve seen its transformative effects first-hand. The evolution of PRINCE2 — from its inception to its current iteration — shows how pr...
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Paul Brothwood | Reflections on ITIL 4 from Foundation to Practitioner

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Paul Brothwood has used ITIL throughout his career in financial services, construction and operational leadership. From achieving ITIL Foundation to becoming an ITIL 4 Practitioner, I have seen how the framework has evolved beyond traditional IT support into a practical approach for improving services, creating value and driving continual improvement across organisations. Information Technology Infrastructure Library (ITIL), which originated in the 1980s, began as a method for bringing consistency to IT management. Today, ITIL4 focuses on flexibility, incorporating Agile and DevOps principles, making it applicable beyond traditional IT environments. ITIL began with a focus on control. The structured approach emphasised documentation, standardisation, and repeatability, all of which are necessary for consistent IT service management. Back then, it was all about minimising risk through rigid processes, and it was heavily centralised. While that approach was effective at the time, it was ...
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