birchy Posted January 9, 2011 Posted January 9, 2011 I am looking at organising myself a tour of a few countries. I've only been riding for about 6 months but want to go on a tour. Looking for tips and advice-I've read through the previous posts-which have been very informative. I'm looking at travelling through Belgium, Germany, through the alps, turin, marsaille & then head back after a day or two on the french coast. Any comments are welcome Thanks in advancedBirchy Quote
Guest Posted January 9, 2011 Posted January 9, 2011 Not entirely sure, but worth checking if you can ride abroad first. I seem to remember you need to have held your licence for 12 months first. If you already have held a car licence you may be ok, but still worth checking. Quote
nomad Posted January 9, 2011 Posted January 9, 2011 You are fine to ride abroad as long as you have a full license a bike, passport and insurance. I have done similar tours and have posted my tips on the foum (which you can read) pics, routes of the ride I completed are at (link removed) I think it is great that you not only want to tour but you will be touring this year. Riding abroad is no different really than the UK except for the obvious of course.I will be interested to read your report and see the route you ride/plan Quote
Guest akey Posted January 10, 2011 Posted January 10, 2011 Do a quick search on the forum mate and you will find a good number of threads about touring around Europe, there are a few of us who have done trips over there and you will find loads of advice about what kit we all found essential and how we approached it.If you have any specific queries post them up and one of us is bound to have an answer. Quote
RiffmasterII Posted January 10, 2011 Posted January 10, 2011 Im looking at doing a trip around June time if youre interested in joining us? Possibly a similar sort of route but still undecided yet Quote
nomad Posted January 10, 2011 Posted January 10, 2011 You are fine to ride abroad as long as you have a full license a bike, passport and insurance. I have done similar tours and have posted my tips on the foum (which you can read) pics, routes of the ride I completed are at (link removed) I think it is great that you not only want to tour but you will be touring this year. Riding abroad is no different really than the UK except for the obvious of course.I will be interested to read your report and see the route you ride/plan Not sure why the link was removed as it wasn't an Add nor was it spam ? it is simply my personal blog with trips me and the Mrs have done all round europe, Turkey, etc. it is relevant to the question asked...here is the link again http://www.whereistonynow.co.uk it isn't a business site Mods? Quote
birchy Posted January 10, 2011 Author Posted January 10, 2011 Thanks guys. I will be posting what routes I did and pictures from most of the towns. I am open if anyone wants to join me. I am not planning much, only my tunnel crossings. I want the trip to be pretty flexable, I might take a tent and just stop off at hotelsI have had my full car license for about 8 years now and have european coverage on my insurance as well. So pretty lucky in that respect. Pricing up the chunnel is suprising cheap. Quote
Guest Posted January 12, 2011 Posted January 12, 2011 in Europe new licence holders are restricted to 90 KPH for the first 2 years. Is this for any licence or bike specific? What I mean is I have had a car licence for donkeys but only held my bike licence for a year, does this mean 90KPH on a bike. Im know i'm splitting hairs but those 'Frenchies' can be that way too....any ideas? Quote
nomad Posted January 12, 2011 Posted January 12, 2011 New license means any license so if you have held a license for either a car or bike for more than 2 years you are fine, you will notice in France that that new license holders have the red Letter A stuck on their cars rear somewhere to signify that they are new. You will be fine Quote
Guest Posted January 17, 2011 Posted January 17, 2011 If you are thinking of a round trip meaning different accommodation every night i would leave the camping kit at home and travel considerably lighter. You can enjoy the handling of the bike more and not have to unload and load up the bike every morning and every night. You'll always find a hotel and it's a lot easier. And cheaper than over here, I'm sticking my neck out here but a decent pension should only cost you about £30 or thereabouts depending on what the Euro is doing Quote
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