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Whynot
28th March 2009, 03:08
Hey

Just thought i would share this with you lot, mostly to make you jealous but also would be interested in any comments or opinions on the route.

The route isn't final yet and we want to keep it reasonably flexible anyway.

planning to leave on the 23rd of May and back on the 21st of June, currently as a 2 or maybe 3 bike team.

anyway, let me know what you think :)
mujambee
28th March 2009, 03:33
Freiburg is quite near Strasbourg, has an amazing castle that you shouldn't miss.

Saltzburg is also worth a visit.


But what you would most regret would be not visiting Budapest and Prague.




And, uhum, missed the jealous point ;)
Whynot
28th March 2009, 03:47
But what you would most regret would be not visiting Budapest and Prague.


I've been to Budapest and Prague already ;)
YellowDog
28th March 2009, 05:13
That's a great route. You will take in some amazing views and great cuisine.

Your route may be ambitious for such a short trip. I guess you could always take an airflight to Paris to take in that incredible city.

IMO - The only thing I would add would be taking in the best area on the planet, being Tuscany. I'd forget London and start from Belgium. At least you wouldn't have to worry about driving on on the left and on the right.

Good luck.
Xaria
28th March 2009, 05:48
OK I'm jealous. Its on my list for after I win lotto.
munterk6
28th March 2009, 21:18
Good luck on your travels.:msn-wink:
Jaxi
28th March 2009, 23:05
Take a tour around the Ducati factory in Bologna (assume they still do them!)

Have a blast around the Nurbugring!!
EJK
28th March 2009, 23:23
Nurburgring? :thud:

Becareful and have fun :)
2much
28th March 2009, 23:30
Take a tour around the Ducati factory in Bologna (assume they still do them!)

Have a blast around the Nurbugring!!

good points... I'm guessing Nurbergring may already be planned, as his 2nd stopover (or 2nd to last) looks like it's there.

Ducati factory still do it... link (http://www.ducati.com/heritage/museo/contatti.jhtml)

looks like a great trip mate.
Whynot
29th March 2009, 06:44
yep
second stop is indeed the Nurburgring :cool:

have to make sure its open on the day, looks like theres a race on the day before at the moment
Jaxi
29th March 2009, 09:03
There are 2 circuits - The long, old circuit which is open to everyone and the short, new race circuit (where the race will be happening).
You should be OK with the old one... Just have to watch out for the tour buses!

I see you're heading close to Brno too... we happened to be in the vicinity when they had an open evening at the Brno GP track, that may be worth a look if it's still happening!

This is supposed to be a fantastic road.... http://www.beyond.fr/map/mpnapol.html

We're heading down that way in July to check it out....
LBD
30th March 2009, 04:34
Ducati factory still do it... link (http://www.ducati.com/heritage/museo/contatti.jhtml)

. Yes the factory tour at Ducati is good as looks the rest of you route....I wish ...sigh
kinger
30th March 2009, 19:01
You appear to be visiting Belgium and UK, and completely skipping Holland.....:spanking:


(the emoticon is also an option whilst there!)
2much
30th March 2009, 20:52
You appear to be visiting Belgium and UK, and completely skipping Holland.....:spanking:


(the emoticon is also an option whilst there!)

Probably cause Holland is a shithole.
ceebie13
30th March 2009, 21:12
Looks like a hell of a lot of off-roading to me!

Jealous? erm, yes, but having circum navigated Europe many times
I'm still discovering the delights of NZ thanks.

Enjoy.
McJim
30th March 2009, 21:19
Take a right turn and head into Tuscany before you go to San Marino. Need to visit Firenze, San Gimignano and Siena. Take piccies and make me homesick (I spent a lot of time there in my childhood).

Oh and do not take the Superstrada (Motorway) coz the twisties in Toscana are to die for.
Whynot
31st March 2009, 03:03
You appear to be visiting Belgium and UK, and completely skipping Holland.....:spanking:

Yes

I live in the UK and Belgium is on the way to Nurburgring.


Probably cause Holland is a shithole.

And this.


Take a right turn and head into Tuscany before you go to San Marino. Need to visit Firenze, San Gimignano and Siena. Take piccies and make me homesick (I spent a lot of time there in my childhood).

Oh and do not take the Superstrada (Motorway) coz the twisties in Toscana are to die for.

Will have a look, although it will add distance and i'm trying to keep it to short days so i actually have time to see stuff as well as ride.
YellowDog
31st March 2009, 05:23
You won't be dissapointed by Tuscany, but you will need a bit more time to take it in and chill. $30 for a beer take sa bit of e

Holland is a great place. Perhaps not the best motorcycle riding on the planet (by a long way), though the very attractive women make up for that and are also a great ride.
McJim
31st March 2009, 16:27
Holland is a great place. Perhaps not the best motorcycle riding on the planet (by a long way), though the very attractive women make up for that and are also a great ride.
Of course Amsterdam is famous for the fact that you get to ride the beautiful women (for a fee of course! :rofl:)
If time is an issue then I say miss out Venice and San Marino and head to Tuscany...but then I'm biased. Enjoy.
Whynot
22nd April 2009, 22:36
updated route attached :first:
Whynot
22nd October 2009, 04:48
Well, as mentioned in the scotland thread, the trip had to be shortened somewhat ... but still managed two weeks on the continent.

As i'm a bit lazy instead of uploading photos here is the public facebook link to both albums.

Album 1 (http://www.facebook.com/album.php?aid=126202&id=712822154&l=774da456ec)

Album 2 (http://www.facebook.com/album.php?aid=126380&id=712822154&l=d255ff1d9f)

Enjoy :)
2much
22nd October 2009, 07:50
Great pics mate, hope you enjoyed your trip.

If you're ever back over around Holland/Belgium and need a place to crash just flick me a pm... always cold beers in the fridge and plenty of space for the bikes.
vifferman
22nd October 2009, 08:02
If you're ever back over around Holland/Belgium and need a place to crash just flick me a pm... always cold beers in the fridge and plenty of space for the bikes.
Huh.
I didn't realise there was anyone from the Netherlands on KB. My wife's parents are both from Deurne, and we spent a week there (and touring around a bit) last year. We're going back again in May/June next year, probably for a week, before spending 3 weeks in France and Germany. This time we'll probably not spend much time in Deurne, but in Lelystad and maybe near den Haag.
2much
24th October 2009, 22:27
Yeah mate, been here for 2 yrs now but not all that active on KB anymore.

If you've got time when you're over next come and check out Breda, it's a beautiful city.