For 4 years I have been promising myself a solo bike camping episode.
I have permission from she who must be obeyed.
It will be a Monday through Wednesday.

So now destination... Living near Southampton not able to escape to 0930 home by 1730 Wednesday...

Given my dislike off motorways I recon South of Manchester.

Fancying Norfolk way as I have not really been there.

Although really open to ideas...

After the 2019 aborted attempted due to an overheating bike with an F1 error light as well, this years plan buggered due to the Virus apocalypse, 2021 has got to be 3rd time lucky :scratch:
So the rough plan so far for the journey gets us to the Castle & back with one day spare that I haven't figured yet.
The pics are stock from google but just to give you the idea :thumb:
Many thanks to Gerontious for pointing me to It made a huge difference :cheers: :thumb:

Monday 10th May 2021

P&O...

Anyone got any UK tours planned in what remains of this Summer ? I'm seriously thinking of doing the NC500 once and for all . I've been visiting the best bits on and off for years but I've never actually done the whole thing . The Harley is all fettled with new tyres and a new clutch and I've ironed out all the little bugs that come with a second hand bike so there are no excuses . Let's just prey that Covid19 is on its way out and there are no further lockdown measures.

Hi,

I am Stuck in Spain for about 4 months now. I own a place here so it is not as bad as it might sounds but i am from The Netherlands.
The borders will open on the 1st of July the problem is if you fly to the Canary island you might not be allowed back in unless you have a valid reason having a 2nd home here doesn't count.

So, instead I plan to drive home.

Here is the plan:
2 days from Huelva to the Frensh Border:
A week to Drive home:

I'm working on the way back for later.

I am have...

Hello!

I'm Roxy, 24 years old girl. I moved to Scotland (from Poland) in 2011. When I was 19 I wanted to go and visit my family. I had my A2 licence by then and didn't want to leave my bike behind, so I decided to ride. 1200 miles each way, no problems at all.

After that I wanted more and over the following 3 years I got my full cat A licence and rode to almost every European country on my bikes (2 trips on GSX 650f and 3 trips on 98 Fireblade 900rr).

Eventually I started running out of...

I'm thinking of hiring a bike and touring NZ South Island for maybe three weeks. The roads and scenery look superb. I am however rather put off by my internet research which suggests that speed traps are frequent , especially round the main tourist areas. Apparently this includes unmarked cars and vans. Also it seems the police have pretty much a zero tolerance to speeding. Finally fines are hefty !

I already ride a lot less in the UK due to the proliferation of speed cameras, but at least...

Not because I'm from there...

This guy should be named ambassador :)

I'll let others do the talking ;)

Hey guys as you can see by the title, I have been looking for some of the hardest or technically challenging motorcycle routes in Wales. I am from South Wales and enjoy riding some route that are challenging like the abergwesin pass (sorry if that's the wrong spelling) but after this lock down I would like to start challenging myself on the bike and get more miles down.
So if you have a route (bearing in mind anywhere in Wales as I would still have to travel there) that you think is technically...

I’m heading down to Le Mans for the 24hr race in June and my mate and I are taking our bikes over to Amsterdam from Newcastle on the ferry.

I’ve ridden in Europe a few times and have always been very well organised and known what are good routes and areas to play in because it’s been a “bike” holiday to the usual well known bike friendly areas.
This time the journey is more about getting from A to B but I really don’t want to simply head down a motorway for 7.5hrs so I’m reaching out to see...

Hi all! A bit cliched I know, but I am looking into this trip. From what I have been told, there isn't much of the old road left starting from Chicago down to around Oklahoma City so I am thinking about doing the trip westbound from either Oklahoma City or Albuquerque. Has anyone out there done this trip? I am looking to rent a Harley out there for the one way trip. Ideally as part of a guided group, around September/October time. (weather being more to my liking and Corona Virus hopefully...

Hi all, just bought a mint low mileage Yam Fazer fzs 600 from 2003.
I was thinking I might tour parts of France and Spain later this year.
Can anybody suggest a company that covers bikes as old as this for breakdown.
I am with Green Flag for my cars but they seem to cut off at 15 yrs old.
Should I just go without and wing it? Thanks john.

PS the bike has only done 12000 miles.

I am looking at going to Germany with a mate in May

Just wondering if anyone has any recommendations for accommodation?

I am looking at going to Cochem area for a few days

It was always stupid.

Anyway.. a news article.

Not just stupid, but also a money making scam for the producers of these things.

Quelle surprise (as they say)

So, the Mrs is looking to go away with a friend during may half term. I am looking at a possible bike trip to cover the same period. It's early days but looked at a trip to a warmer country (ie Portugal) and hiring a bike for 5 or so days. However this is very expensive so I might look to use my own bike and start at Calais.

Does anyone have any ideas? Have you done it before? Any recommendations? Advise etc?

Looking at about 7 days in may. Would be good to do it relatively cheaply and catch...

Hi Mates,

I have been receiving invites to do a motorbike tour in Kenya. Anyone in the forum who has done a trip in Kenya, could you share your experience?

So guys and gals let's have your recommendations

:yay: :yay: :yay: :yay: :yay: :yay: :yay: woohoo, just 7 more shifts at work then I am off to spain :cheers:
Matlock to overnight at the daughters in horsham, then early ish start to catch the morning ferry to bilboa from Portsmouth.
Thrash down Spain to my apartment in cap salou, meet up with the missus in the evening who is flying down to reus.

I have a space available for our annual week away in the Eifel Mountains and North Luxembourg. This for the week Saturday 7 to Saturday 14th September.

Only up front cost is a tunnel crossing and a room for the overnight stay (sat 7th) at Ashford Premier inn. Both of which you book yourself. Very simple.

It's week of fairly relaxed, stress free rides. In a fantastic environment. Part of a friendly, welcoming group. German roads have to be seen to be believed.

Absolutely perfect for a new...

Hi All.

Planning on taking the gf across to France for a couple of days in a couple of weeks. I'm looking for an roads/ routes of note around Calais and surround areas as not going too far.

Any hints or tips greatly appreciated!

Has anyone done this?

I am planning to start around the 10th October on the eastern end and riding west towards Santander and probably get the ferry back to Portsmouth.

I have sourced an Aprilia 650 Pegaso - the original GA model (more off road focused), given it a service, and equipped it with a new set of Bridgestone Ax41. Don’t plan on any camping this time of the year so will be travelling light with minimal luggage, staying in inexpensive (cheap) little hotels / B&B.

Your personal...

Hi Guys,

Going on my own to Isle of Man in few weeks, staying at the new Premier Inn nr Douglas, does anyone have any bike parking advice in and around Douglas, quick google seems to suggest bike crime / vandalism is low and plenty of on street options.

Any other tips / hints would be good, first non mainland tour since we did France / Austria / Germany about 10 years ago and then just let the ferry guys strap / realease my bike.

Thanks

Paul

I'd like to offer people the chance to ride pillion on my GS1200 in nice places - maybe starting with UK but then including Alps, Vosges, Picos etc -
for a day or two.
I'm in the process of researching.
So, Questions are:
Is there a market for this ?
ie Would people be willing to get on a 'strangers' bike - I've been riding for 17years continally since returning to biking. I've toured Europe every year for the last 7 years. I am IAM Advanced rider with Clean Licence, no Points, mid fifties,...

What with work, lots of other stuff going on, not doing the challenge this year and no rally, I was facing no trip on the bike at all. But a short gap has appeared and so off to Ireland in a few weeks.

The plan is home to Co Down and stay with relatives, then an overnighter in Westport, Co Mayo, back to Co Down and then home. Four days of about 6 hours a day riding, so quite leisurely. I have done the coast roads before, all round Northern Ireland and Donegal, so decided to stay in land and...

I last rode the RDGA back in 2006, and back then I took my CBR600. However I can't remember how frequent the manned fuel stations were, there must have been enough :shock: . I'm planning to go back in 2020 on the MT07, now the RDGA is approx 420mls so I will need to fill up at least twice, I'm sure petrol stations will be a plenty, but will they most probably be automated/unmanned. I'm unsure if the UK credit or switch card would work, anyone been and had the pleasure recently :?

Planning on going back home this weekend manchester to essex and its around 200 miles. Im on L plates and obviously have to avoid motorways. Im a pretty confident rider. Am i bonkers to do this 😂

Hi all,

I am planning 10 days in Andalusia with an Africa Twin in August. How tough is the heat for riders over there in that period? I am interested in anyone's first-hand opinion. I am considering the north as well, from Barcelona to Santander. Would love to hear suggestions

My first tour

6 in total - my mt10, triumph Street triple, bonneville, Thruxton, monster 1200s, and 600 hornet

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Friday rode from Sussex to Cheddar, then to Pontsticill near Merthyr Tydfil, Saturday rode to Dolgellau in Snowdonia, and back, then Sunday from Pontsticill back to Sussex.

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Much fun - amazing roads and views. Food and coffee leave a little to be desired. A470 is my new favourite road in the world....

I am looking for somewhere decent with secure parking for a night before getting in the Chunnel.

Any suggestions ?

Around £50-70 b&b for 2 would be ok

Thanks

Btw heading from Cairnryan to Folkstone - Ghent - Luxembourg - Stuttgart - Triberg - Bern - then ???

Hopefully on an Electra Glide I'm getting next weekend

Hi all, this might make some good entertainment for the forum but I had an idea to take my solo camping gear to Spain this year.
To cut down on riding I have been looking at taking the ferry to Santander and riding across to Roses on the east coast.
But wait for it I ride a YBR 125 on learner plates, should I even consider it? john.

Going g to Spain later in the year and looking for breakdown cover. Anybody got any good recommendations who to go with? I am an AA member, for vehicles not booze, so I thought ide contact them first but any suggestions would be appreciated. :cheers:

Hi I am going on holiday to the Pyrenees and then up France along the alps I intend to spend about 5 weeks any suggestions as to routes would be welcome I intend to stay in hostels along the way so if you know of any it would also be useful . I have just bought a 09 BMW f800st it should be a good test for it. I don't think any body would be interested but anybody wants to come along for part or all of the trip they would be very welcome . I intend setting off the second week of june

I am hoping to take my bike on a ferry from Italy to Croatia next month - planning to see Rimini, Palermo and Dubrovnik.
An online search suggested Bari to Dubrovnik would be ideal, but the only sailings in May don't really suit.
Ancona to Split could work, so I started the process of booking a one way trip. Only one booking per vehicle, so two bookings for two bikes. It's an overnight sailing, so a cabin required and you can book a two berth cabin for one person. My brother and I would...

Folks I’m looking to travel across to Europe via the ferry to Santander then in to southern France, northern Italy and back up through France and back to the uk via the tunnel. I’m hoping to leave around the 12th May with a very vague route which is totally open to change. I have to be back in the uk by the beginning of June. I am looking for anyone around my age (36) give or take who fancies an adventure. I’m open to camping depending on weather or sharing hotels etc. This trip is 99% going to...

Hey guys,

I'm planning a ride round Scotland for Sept time. I've got a rough route planned and would like some info about where it says restricted roads, can I still ride them? One part looks like it's gravel and judging from the street view it was done by a walker not the Google car. And as well recommendations from people who know better routes and locals too. My plan is to wild camp and I reckon I could do it in about 5-6days.

The destinations are pretty much to force Google to go...

Has anyone here ever completed the Mongrol Rally by the Adventureists on a bike. Onvsiouly its has to be 125cc or lower.

What was your experience?

How much did you end up spending?

Me and a couple of mates are wanting to do it

Hi
My wife and I are hoping to go from Scotland to our house in Pinoso Spain. We have done some research and prefer the Euro Tunnel route then through France.

We are looking for some advise on best routes, places to stay, places to avoid etc..

Many thanks

Mark

Hi folks,

I've fancied a trip to Ireland, never been before so thought I'd mark out a rough plan and see what you folks think?
The attached map is roughly the route that I would take and is a mixture on/off motorways.

Are there any detours/alternative routes that are recommended? I'm trying to keep the trip 8 days max.

The rough outline is as follows:

Ireland: Total accumulative distance: 708 miles

Day 1: - - > - - > - - > 4 h 55 min (166 miles)

Notes: P&O Ferry from Cairnryan to...

Hello fellow bikers. Brand new to this forum.

Myself and my pal are planning riding to Italy from Scotland this September. We have 8 days there and back. Hoping to spend 2 days at his parents place at Pisa.

Just looking for some advise on routes there. I’m unsure whether to get ferry from Hull to Belgium then make our way down or straight to Dover. We’d like to catch some of the Swiss Alps and avoid as much of the boring roads as possible but also get to Pisa by day 3 of leaving Scotland....

Hi All,
I’m riding to Central Europe in a couple of months. Does anyone know if a good campsite in or around Berlin which is close to public transport so we can spend some time in the city.
Thanks.

I had planned a tour to Switzerland but due to a change of job and limited leave I can only take 5 days. I'd still like to go to ride one or two of the passes and see the Alps. I'm about 220 miles from the tunnel so am reckoning on 2 days to get to the Alps and 2 days back with just one full day in Switzerland. Would you still do it or leave it for another year? It would be a solo tour on an MT10 using hotels which I'd pre-book to save time.

Looking for an individual or couple to join me on a 12 day tour down to southern Spain (about 45mins - 1hr) south of Alicante, I can offer free accomodation as its a family owned property (it has a large pool)

Dates are Sat 23rd March 19 - 3rd April 19

Using Euro tunnel cost is around £80 return will be stopping over on way there & way back @ about £60 a night

distance is about 1300 miles each way, will be using property as basecamp

****THIS HAS BEEN POSPONED UNTIL ANOTHER TIME****

Hi All,

I am relatively new to biking and a bit of a nervous nelly about doing things like this but I would absolutely love to try maybe doing a weekend riding in France via Eurotunnel (using my own bike) at the end of September if the wallet allows.

Just wondering if any of you recommend it and if so where a good route would be? Id like to do some nice scenery and road riding (I have a ninja 400 so off roading wouldn't work well). Would like to know if the side of France id come out on would...

A question for those of you who have toured around Europe......

Do/did you take fluid top ups with you for you bike?? Oil,water or is it the case of travel the lightest & if I needed buy.

What about topping up the screen wash & getting the air-con re gassed :-P :-P :-P