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#209517 - 15/03/2004 19:13 Plan my Europe trip
drakino
carpal tunnel

Registered: 08/06/1999
Posts: 7868
Ok, I figure that since the community here has been nice enough to help fund my trip, I'll ask for suggestions on what to do.

Right now, I am flying to New York to meet up with Rob R. From there, the big trip over the ocean into the UK, arriving the morning of the 7th. We are planning on heading up to Cambridge, then heading down to the meet.

Return trip will be getting me home by the 23rd.

Beyond Cambridge and the meet, I have no specific plans. One desire of mine is to rent a motorcycle in Germany and ride on the autobahn. My only past experience in Europe has been seeing the Scottish highlands, and London.

So, suggestions on things to do and places to go?

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#209518 - 18/03/2004 13:49 Re: Plan my Europe trip [Re: drakino]
julf
veteran

Registered: 01/10/2001
Posts: 1307
Loc: Amsterdam, The Netherlands
Amsterdam?

Hmm, not sure about the insurance rules... And anyway, my Triumph Thunderbird is not the right bike for the 'ban, as the seating position is far too upright.

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#209519 - 18/03/2004 14:15 Re: Plan my Europe trip [Re: drakino]
andym
carpal tunnel

Registered: 17/01/2002
Posts: 3996
Loc: Manchester UK
If you can spend some more time in the UK then I'd say maybe head up to the Lake District, it's one of my favorites. Other than that I say give Edinburgh a spin.
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#209520 - 18/03/2004 14:16 Re: Plan my Europe trip [Re: drakino]
Ezekiel
pooh-bah

Registered: 25/08/2000
Posts: 2413
Loc: NH USA
Rent that moto in Switzerland and ride the alps instead, or better yet, ride it down to Switzerland and do both!

-Zeke
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#209521 - 18/03/2004 19:32 Re: Plan my Europe trip [Re: drakino]
Cybjorg
addict

Registered: 23/12/2002
Posts: 652
Loc: Winston Salem, NC
If you feel like venturing farther south, I can highly recommend Istanbul. After all, at least half of it is in Europe.

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#209522 - 22/03/2004 06:50 Re: Plan my Europe trip [Re: Ezekiel]
speedy67
enthusiast

Registered: 18/12/2000
Posts: 342
Loc: South-West-Germany
Rent the bike in germany and go down to Switzerland. It's cheeper, i think.
I can look up prices and insurance for american riders.
What kind of bike do you prefer?

You can also sleep at my apartment on the way south, if you like.
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#209523 - 27/03/2004 13:50 Re: Plan my Europe trip [Re: speedy67]
drakino
carpal tunnel

Registered: 08/06/1999
Posts: 7868
That would be appreciated if you could check. Bike wise, I like the naked street bikes, like the Suzuki Bandit, the BMWs, etc... Debating what engine size I want to rent. 600 is what I own, and is fine for mountain riding.

The Swiss alps is a great suggestion. Most of my trip will probably be wandering around, and finding a place to stay when needed. I leave out of Frankfurt on the 23rd.

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