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TMBF Rally 2018 10/08/2018

by Stu » Tue Apr 24, 2018 7:22 pm » in Biking events

The Motorbike Forum 2018 Rally

When: Friday 10th August 2018

Where: Halfway House Inn, Cleobury Road, Eardington, Bridgnorth, Shropshire, WV16 5LS
Tel: 01746 762670

What to expect:
Camping
Beer
Rideouts
A good bloody laugh
Fancy Dress for those who dare! (Saturday Night)

What to expect for the Newbies:
Friday afternoon/evening - arrive. Put up tent meet in bar for drinks and chat
Saturday Morning - Breakfast (arrange with venue)
Saturday afternoon - Rideout (routes to be decided)...

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Wed May 09, 2018 7:37 pm

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Guided Motorbike Tours through the Alps

by toad » Thu Dec 01, 2016 7:37 pm

Greetings fellow bikers!

First and foremost - this is an ad and I've checked it with Stu. So there... Still interested? Well then, read on :D

Are you looking to tour the Alps but are unsure how or where to start? Fancy doing something out of the ordinary or always wanted to be part of a superb motorbike tour with friendly people to ride by your side? Take a break, get out of the rot and jump into a new world full of extraordinary experiences!

We are and offer guided tours including optional...

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Fri Apr 21, 2017 9:46 pm
Biker meeting places and cafes

by Stu » Mon Nov 28, 2016 10:56 am

Please check out this map for a list of biker meeting places and cafes

Please let us know if there is any places you would like adding or any corrections

Thanks

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Last post by rennie
Sat Dec 10, 2016 6:24 am
LEJOG

by Slowlycatchymonkey » Fri Jun 15, 2018 6:08 pm

Considering doing Lands End to John O’groats (when I get my full licence) as a test run for possible trips to sunnier climbs. I’d like a scenic route, don’t mind going out of my way to see something worthwhile.
Any suggestions or advice gratefully recieved.

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Sat Jun 16, 2018 2:25 pm
Lock up the farm animals Goat is planning a trip.

by goat » Fri Nov 10, 2017 4:36 pm
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thought I'd start a rambling thread for a trip myself and my better half are planning next year. Will be our first big bike trip.
Have got three months paid off work (I say paid but on my salary its borderline an insult) so our vague plan is ride from Florida Keys to Prudhoe bay in Alaska. Neither of us have been to North America and obviously a lot we want to see. Work has only recently ok'ed the leave so planning in early stages. Happy for any advice, info, polite suggestions etc. Here is my...
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Sat Jun 16, 2018 12:56 am
Where in the uk would you go...

by onesea » Thu May 17, 2018 8:57 pm
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So here I am with 2 days next week (Monday/Tuesday or Tuesday/ Wednesday not certain which yet ) a night pass and a touring bike.

Based near Southampton and have tent will travel, others welcome to join me of course but happy enough on my own.

I am familiar with the roads up the england wales boarder and down to cornwall so was thinking where else can I go.

Reconing on 6 hours on the road so that means most of the UK South of Manchester avoiding motorways of course...
Thinking final...
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Wed May 23, 2018 2:38 pm
Biker maps for some of the best areas of Europe.

by Gerontious » Sun Apr 22, 2018 3:30 pm

Courtesy of the motorcycling section of ADAC

Easy to follow and an absolute doddle to create routes for use with a SAT NAV.

ADAC Tour cards for motorcyclists and motorists
Our tourism specialists have particularly interesting tours worked off the main thoroughfares. Across Europe from the Eifel to Tuscany and from the Atlantic to the Mediterranean. With clear map image and scale from 300,000 to 500,000, the ADAC Tour cards are ideal for the planning of longer vacation trips.

translated....

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Tue May 01, 2018 12:27 am
Scenic route france

by OverseasBiker54 » Wed Apr 18, 2018 9:48 pm

Hi all.

Anyone know of any any scenic routes that go from top to bottom of France (south of Toulouse)? Preferably not using motorways. Cheers

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Last post by pitintheuk
Sun Apr 29, 2018 5:18 pm
trip to Scotland

by fastbob » Sat May 27, 2017 11:59 am
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Hi all,next month I'm going on a trip to the Scottish highlands. I'm travelling from Coventry to Glasgow initially and to make things more interesting I'm leaving the gsxr in the garage and taking my ER5. I want to avoid all motorways and take things at a relaxed pace . I'm thinking Buxton,Glossop,Kendal Gretna Glasgow via the A6 , B7076 and B7078 . Does anyone have experience of this route? Or can anyone suggest some better alternatives? I think my main concern is getting through or around...
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Sun Apr 29, 2018 4:52 pm
trip to ireland

by geerkatherine » Sat Mar 17, 2018 9:30 pm

i want to visit ireland beginning of june. im was wondering if anyone also is interested in visiting northern or southern part for bit of scenic riding .

im 20 just finishin 2nd year uni. wanting to get away for week/weekend . from portsmouth been riding 3 year, just want to go further than england

anyone?

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Tue Apr 24, 2018 5:26 pm
India-UK 2021

by OverseasBiker54 » Fri Apr 13, 2018 6:58 pm

Hi everyone.
I’m 16, and looking potentially for a partner(s) to ride classic Royal Enfields from India to UK. I’m currently unsure what route to take, whether it’s possible to ride through China or whether going through war zones is risky (stupid thing to say). Also, if anyone is perhaps interested in going on this epic tour with me,
let me know!

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Sun Apr 15, 2018 11:16 pm
Germany

by Michael marshall » Fri Mar 02, 2018 7:19 pm

Hello im touring germany in June but I'm after some advice on the best places to stay ! Our first night stay is in dusaldorf then two days in Baden Baden to do the black forest I'm looking for the best places to go for good night life around germany ? Can anyone recommend any good places to stay?

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Last post by Sven
Mon Mar 05, 2018 10:33 pm
Finland.

by Britfin » Thu Feb 15, 2018 11:58 am

I will be riding from South Wales to Harwich. Hook of Holland to Travemunde in Germany and from Helsinki to Jyvaskyla in Central Finland in September 2018. If anyone else is interested in coming along let me know. :bike2:

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Last post by MikeHorton
Thu Feb 15, 2018 3:42 pm
Mexico-Glasgow then UK and Europe

by garrydymond » Sat Jan 27, 2018 5:20 pm

My wife and I will be flying into Glasgow from Mexico City and then pick up a bike to travel on for 6 months.
We arrive in Glasgow on May 2 and return home Nov 3. We will spend about 6 weeks in total in the UK.
Any help with tips and cheap or free places to stay will be greatly appreciated.

Garry

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Sun Jan 28, 2018 6:58 pm
Calais to San Sebastian, Spain

by Fidgetgreen » Mon Jan 22, 2018 3:38 pm

Hi,

I'm looking at doing a trip in the summer from London to San Sebastian (or a nearby surf resort). I'm pretty keen to travel down on a bike and I wanted to know if anyone has done this before and if there are any routes they would advise. It'll be around a two week trip with about 3 days travel to get to Spain, 7 days surfing and then 4 days to get back to London. Any advice at all? I don't want to do huge days riding so I'm happy to extend the trip by a day or two if necessary. I'm also...

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Last post by rennie
Tue Jan 23, 2018 12:10 am
Norway

by Chrissb6 » Tue Jan 09, 2018 10:39 am

Not got this one ticked off yet, and as they say you snooze you loose, the sailing that use to go from Immingham to Norway is no more, Stopped by British Boarder control JOY!! So has anyone been recently and can offer any advice. It looking for me like a Holland, Germany and Denmark and another ferry now, which as l see it is at least a 2 day run before we start on Norway.

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Last post by megawatt
Tue Jan 09, 2018 11:00 pm
Iceland

by Smugtastic » Wed Dec 20, 2017 9:18 pm

Has anyone done any motorbike riding in Iceland, I'm after tips costs etc. Can you take own bike if so how or is it cheaper to hire out there ? Thanks in advance

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Wed Dec 27, 2017 10:17 pm
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Sun Dec 24, 2017 7:50 am
riding tips for france?

by mealexme » Wed Sep 19, 2012 7:30 am
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I have read tips for riding in france by normad but its slightly out of date, as now I believe you need to take breathalisers etc
I have so many questions, does anyone know of a website that can give indepth road laws/rules?

I have heard many new laws in france incl high viz, but do you need to adhere to them if you are just visiting the country?

What are the laws/rules? Basically I have only ever ridden in the UK and dont know much about other countries road laws or even road signs/road...
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Fri Dec 22, 2017 7:07 pm
Scotland no motorways

by fastbob » Wed Jun 21, 2017 6:02 pm
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I'm all set for my holiday in Scotland. My plan is to ride from Coventry to Fort William and beyond without using any motorways at all . I've got it fairly well sussed and I've been to Scotland many times before . Anyone got any ideas or suggestions especially the Ashbourne to Kendal stage ? I've nothing against Manchester but its very much in the way.
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Tue Dec 12, 2017 11:16 am
Shipping bikes to Southern Spain

by Cymru666 » Thu Dec 07, 2017 1:36 pm

Apologies if this has been covered previously but a few of us are thinking of shipping bikes (i.e. the light non-touring variety) to Southern Spain from near Lincoln and flying down. Anyone done this and advice on reasonably priced services?

Cheers

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Last post by Mawsley
Mon Dec 11, 2017 12:16 pm
The North Coast 500

by JackDM » Wed Nov 29, 2017 1:49 am

Hi folks,

I want to plan a trip for next summer, specifically the North Coast 500.
I’ve looked at NC500’s interactive map, but is there anyone here who has done the route and can tell me:

- What it’s like?
- What was your schedule?
- Any advice for my first ever motorcycle trip?

I have two weeks available but there are so many things to see and places to stay that I am absolutely spoiled for choice.

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Sun Dec 03, 2017 6:23 pm
Euro road trip: twisties around Geneva? Mont Blanc?

by V1ncevrs » Sat Sep 03, 2016 4:28 pm

Hi guys,
I'm planning a road trip down through France and entering Switzerland through Geneva and stop for the night.

Any roads you guys ridden around Geneva area worth recommending?

My plan is to leave Geneva and head to Turin via Lausanne or Mont Blanc and then from Turin down into Monaco so any good road suggestions around those routes would be appreciated and also any points of interest and accommodation overnight would be great.

Thanks in advance
Vince

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Sat Nov 11, 2017 4:11 pm
2018 Calais to geneva, chaminox then monaco? any advise

by westy050 » Sat Nov 11, 2017 3:00 pm

Hi everyone

my friend and I are planning a trip through France to Geneva for some site seeing and hopefully make our way down to Monaco and back in a week.

this is the first time doing anything like this so any advise, tips or goods places to see or stay would be much appreciated

thanks

adam

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Sat Nov 11, 2017 3:00 pm
Europe Group Trips 2018 summer

by danny » Wed Nov 01, 2017 4:55 pm

Anyone has any plans. Looking to join a group going eu next summer.

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Mon Nov 06, 2017 6:15 pm
2 week tour through europe.

by samuel » Sat Sep 09, 2017 10:23 pm
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Hi all,

I am planning on going on a 2 week tour next June/July 2018. I plan to get the ferry in Southampton over to Granville in France. i will visit, Switzerland. Lichtenstein, Austria, Germany and Holland.
This will include Le mans. the alps, and the Nurburgring track.
The plan is to do a days riding with a day or two in each destination for sight seeing and I will be looking at B&B's as I like my hot showers at night and in the morning.
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Last post by Chrissb6
Fri Oct 27, 2017 7:50 pm
Any new trips planned

by danny » Wed Oct 04, 2017 5:05 pm

Hi

I am danny new to the forum..

Just sold my CBR got a honda transalp as want to do more touring across the channel..

Anyone planning any trips here or tours in a group?

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Wed Oct 04, 2017 5:05 pm
Europe trip 2017

by Copycat73 » Sun Jul 23, 2017 7:21 pm
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Although I am takin a bike the dead mileage will be done in a transit Van so i'm posting here.. . 20280377_10210935958128314_188609861833138410_o.jpg

pit stop on E35 somewhere.
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Last post by samuel
Sun Sep 10, 2017 9:52 pm
Northern Spain to northern France

by Lateralus » Mon Apr 10, 2017 10:45 pm
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Well, following a series of unexpected events, we've been invited to my wife's Uncle's place in France this summer, and it looks like I may well be going on the bike!

TL;DR:
1. Going to France; what do?
2. Interested?

I've read plenty of the general advice threads about France and touring, but being the precious and unique snowflake that this trip is, it deserves its own thread. :booty:

The destination is a little west of Limoges in south central France, about halfway between Calais and...
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Last post by bonio
Mon Aug 14, 2017 4:46 pm
Eifel-Mosel tour 2017

by Beefus » Thu Aug 10, 2017 7:55 pm

Taken during a recent trip.....this is Piesport on the Mosel river, fantastic roads, no traffic and great scenery!..plus my ride....K1300S and my mate's Multistrada S.

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Last post by bonio
Thu Aug 10, 2017 9:47 pm
Week Ride to Switzerland or Spain

by ROBERTSF » Wed May 17, 2017 8:46 pm

Hey Guys,
I'm 19 and I'm looking to go away for a week in July on my Kawasaki ER-6F down to the North of Spain or in the Alps. I don't know any bikers yet near me and I was planning on waiting for some nice weather and throwing a hammock into the givi box and going. Anyone around the Yorkshire area fancy going? Or am I just mad. Would be a great week away!

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Last post by Mawsley
Tue Aug 01, 2017 1:41 pm
Tyre - Import from Website

by Baloo » Mon Jul 10, 2017 2:56 pm

This feature seems to have gone?? Used to be under File - Menu - Import from Website. Anybody else found the same issue? Thanks

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Mon Jul 10, 2017 2:56 pm
5 days in the Languedoc.

by Gerontious » Thu Jun 22, 2017 11:12 pm
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So.. after Rob Ms touring mate got clobbered in an accident I asked him back in April if he fancied a trip this summer... in addition to the one already planned for September to the Alps. and after a few weeks he came back to me with a YES. From the start the destination was weather dependent and with this recent heat wave it really looked promising to head across to Bavaria. but, as luck would have it the heat wave is coming to an end and rain from hell.. plus thunderstorms and all sorts are...
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Mon Jul 03, 2017 11:02 am
Lancashire to Hamburg

by Oasis » Wed Jun 21, 2017 7:46 pm
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Hi TMBFers!
I've decided to ride over to Hamburg to see some family out there. Leaving mid July.
I finish work on the Friday at 18:00 and want to get there by Saturday evening, to meet my wife who is flying out. Returning Tuesday.

Now, the ferrys where always my preferred option. But for a couple of days away, it's too bloody expensive! £350 return from Hull or New Castle. Apart from Horwich, which is about £150. But the latest departure is 23:00 and I won't make it in time. Next departure...
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Sun Jul 02, 2017 9:54 am
Help Planning tour

by Cougar dave » Wed Jun 28, 2017 10:04 am

OK I've been waiting for this trip for what seems like forever I'm reading every thread I can about touring , I've looked at maps and so many different route's it s making my head spin lol and with only just over a week left I still have no solid plan . looking for route suggestion's for a nice first tour . so this is what I have at the moment ( which isn't a lot ) :D set off with my son at about 2am on the 8th of July. 330 miles to dover ferry booked for 12 if get there early may get put on...

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Last post by Baloo
Thu Jun 29, 2017 1:23 pm
Morocco

by Mawsley » Mon Jun 05, 2017 12:54 pm

Anybody been?

After my failed bucket-list attempt to go to next year's Island, I got to thinking what else I could do. I know, I said to myself, Mawsley to Marrakesh on the XT.

Do I really need a large tank? Do I really need stronger fork springs? I'm kinda thinking it's all a bit overkill if you aren't doing the Paris-Dakar. But then I don't want to be the bike equivalent of Jade Goody running the London marathon after eating a curry.

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Last post by Gerontious
Mon Jun 05, 2017 3:51 pm
Kurviger - a motorcycle route planner

by kurviger » Sun Jul 24, 2016 10:42 am

Hi,

my name is Robin, a passionate motorcyclist from Germany. I hope it's ok to post something like this.

I am running a motorcycle route planner that creates routes that are fun to ride with a motorcycle (curves and preferably no cities ;)) and additionally a round trip feature. You only need to pass a starting point, an approximate distance, and optionally a direction and you will be presented with a nice route. With every click you will be presented a new route.

Currently, Kurviger is...

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Last post by Hoggs
Mon Jun 05, 2017 10:45 am
Normandy - any recommendations?

by Martyn850 » Fri May 26, 2017 9:08 pm

I have a week in July free, and am thinking of heading off to visit the Normandy beaches. Does anyone have any recommendations on places to stay in the area and way down?

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Last post by raesewell
Tue May 30, 2017 9:11 pm
Wrinklies Chasing the Sun

by raesewell » Tue May 30, 2017 2:32 pm

I am leading a group of riders on a little tour. We start from Lowestoft on Monday 5th June taking a meandering route to Hinckley. On Tuesday we carry on to Llanelli.
Most of us will be staying at the Premier Inn Lowestoft on the Monday evening, it's another Premier Inn in Hinckley for the Tuesday night too. Llanelli sees us staying in a Travelodge. I normally draw my accommodation line just above Travelodge but made an exception in this case for a few reasons, a) it's fairly new b) it's across...

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Last post by raesewell
Tue May 30, 2017 2:32 pm
Fuel bottles

by Cougar dave » Mon May 29, 2017 10:27 am

When going on tours do any of you take extra fuel bottle with you just in case you don't make it to next fuel stop? I have seen some for about 15 to 20 pound but was thinking could you use stainless steel water bottles as sold in b+m for just 3 ponds ,what do you think . :?:

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Mon May 29, 2017 2:20 pm
Tents and camping

by inspectormick » Sat May 27, 2017 12:45 pm

Any advice on what tent to buy and essential equipment.
What are these pop up tents like? anyone got one??
I don't want to be f**king about with tent pegs and guy ropes if I can help it, something that takes 2 mins max to put up and the same to pack away.

Cheers,
Mick

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Last post by Stu
Sun May 28, 2017 8:06 am
A road in France.

by Gerontious » Sat Apr 01, 2017 11:35 pm

Its funny how things turn up.

Ive been looking at a map of the Rhone Alps... This area of France.

and on on of my route maps came across this place.. marked, but I had never heard of it before.. sheltered life and that.

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Combe Laval...

So.. obviously i looked it up with the google machine and voila (as they say)

Its a 'Balcony road .. carved into the cliff side.. with in places a 40 metre drop. (1,200ft+) and all thats between you and the drop is a...

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Last post by raesewell
Tue May 16, 2017 1:04 pm
Popping my European cherry...

by Martyn850 » Mon May 01, 2017 1:22 pm

Leaving for my first trip to Europe in a couple of days. Only a short visit, with two nights in Arras then upto Ypres for another couple of nights. Slightly nervous but looking forward to it! Sat-nav programmed and gives just over 13hrs of riding time and 600+ miles. To be fair the longest part of the journey is down the the channel tunnel!! :D :D

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Thu May 04, 2017 12:03 pm
The Grossglockner and Nockalmstrasse

by Ali in Austria » Wed May 03, 2017 7:24 am

Heavy late snow delayed the opening of The Grossglockner from the scheduled 29.04.2017 but today it opens - unfortunately only for 4 wheels and a requirement to have snow chains.

Hopefully the next few mild days will open it up fully.

Nockalmstrasse is fully open from today though :D

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Last post by Ali in Austria
Wed May 03, 2017 7:24 am
Duffers in France 2017

by raesewell » Mon May 01, 2017 6:56 pm

This was our fist stop, Ypres (Ieper) The Old Tom Hotel

The journey from the tunnel to Ypres was pretty uneventful and in bright weather.
We parked six bikes in two car parking spaces at about 4.30 with free parking after 6.00 we took a chance and didn’t get a ticket.

Three of the Duffers, from left to right, John, Rae, Mike

A cameo shot on the train John, Rae and Lucian

Relaxing in the sun for a lunch stop, Rae, John, Glen, Lucian

A coffee at the terminal John, Rae, Lucian,...

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Last post by raesewell
Tue May 02, 2017 3:20 pm
Ferry info

by Cougar dave » Sat Mar 11, 2017 12:14 am

Hi everyone I just booked ferry dover to Dunkirk in July one way £20 from (cheap4ferries.com) it will be my first tour . nothing else planned yet just follow the sun .just thought I would share this info with you if you need a cheap ferry. PS who's going where this year?

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Last post by Gerontious
Sat Mar 11, 2017 12:26 am
Riding towards Spring - Motorcycle Trip to France, Spain and Andorra

by Motorcycle-Vagabonds » Fri Feb 24, 2017 4:35 pm

Why to wait for the end of the winter if you can ride towards spring?
Here are some pictures of a motorcycle trip to France, Spain and Andorra in March / early April.
Much more photos and GPS-data for download here:

Cheers

Frank

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Last post by Motorcycle-Vagabonds
Fri Feb 24, 2017 4:35 pm
Vietnam

by Cpt_Tact » Sun Feb 05, 2017 11:18 am

Well a few friends actually feel like doing something that will have a lasting memory and after some travel buddies did 4 days just randomly riding around north Vietnam we are sold.

What I am asking is I can find loads of places that rent bikes and offer tours but has anyone actually done any or can recommend some companies over there as its just a complete minefield :(

We are looking around 10 days riding and not fussed if with another group. We would prefer more of a scenery tour rather...

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Last post by Phil Young
Tue Feb 14, 2017 4:05 pm
Beskid Mountain Range (CZ, SK, PL)

by Motorcycle-Vagabonds » Fri Feb 03, 2017 5:27 pm

Beskid Mountains - A Ride along the border mountain range of the Czech Republic, Slovakia and Poland.
More pictures, campground recommendations and GPS-data download at:

See you on the road!

Frank

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Last post by Motorcycle-Vagabonds
Fri Feb 03, 2017 5:27 pm
excess cargo

by Chrissb6 » Thu Jan 26, 2017 8:12 pm

Anyone going to the TT, an event or biking holiday that can't get all there gear on the bike here's a possible solution.

Rave reviews from folks who sent there camping gear direct to there camp sites and back for the IOM for the TT

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Last post by JRH
Mon Jan 30, 2017 1:45 pm
Touring tips

by Stu » Thu Dec 01, 2016 8:10 pm
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I am looking at putting together and list of touring hints and tips and also what you legally need to carry for each country

If anyone has any info they would like to pass on then feel free to post it up or PM me it

There is so many lists out there that are either well outdated or some of it is not true and I would like to try and have something for reference for members

All help appreciated :)
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