Europe is a brilliant continent and a great way to explore it is by motorcycle. This guide takes you through the basics of planning a motorcycle tour of Europe and some key things you need to think about. Firstly, you need to plan where you want to go. It’s a big continent so planning will help you work out a viable route. Remember that part of Europe is currently operating the passport-free Schengen zone, which can be useful when you are deciding which countries to visit.
You also need to decide who you are going to go with. While most of Europe is very safe, it can still be a good idea to travel in a group rather than on your own. At the very least, you should arrange regular check points where you can meet or get in touch with people so you can let them know you are okay. If you go with a group, make sure that everyone gets on and that no one will leave you on your own.
Before you leave on your tour, make sure you prepare everything you need to so everything runs smoothly. Make sure you don’t get lost by putting together some comprehensive maps and work out how many miles you’ll get out of a tank of gas. This is important as your bike is your mode of transport so you’ll need to know it really well. It’s a good idea to learn how to repair it before you go in case it breaks down.
When it comes to what to take, remember that you won’t be able to carry that much stuff on your motorcycle. Cover the basics first to make sure you’ve got everything you need. Even in the summer, it can feel colder than it is when riding a motorcycle so make sure you take some warm clothes with you to Europe to cover extremes of temperature. Also take some motorcycle repair tools so you can fix your bike if it breaks down on the road.
If you are from outside the EU, you should also get some good travel insurance in case you have any health emergencies and find out about any visas you’ll need. If you’re from the EU, then get a European Health Insurance Card, which gives you healthcare access in other EU countries. Also find out what currency you’ll need to take – many countries use the Euro while others still retain their own national currencies so what you need will depend on where you go on your motorcycle tour.
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