The Itch!

[Devans]

Hey guys.

Really struggling with the itch that is touring and exsploring. I've had my VFR maybe 5 months and i've done a week trip to Scotland in June and a week trip to France/Switzerland which i got back from a week ago, and i just can't shake the itch, but winters coming so i'm going to have to wait till May next year before it's going to be worthwhile weather wise, don't get me wrone i ride in the wet, but spending a full week in bad weather won't be nice.

France-Belgium-germany-Switz-Alps-Italy is my next tour, am i best waiting till next year, or with abit of luck in say October early december will i still have a decent time?

Cheers

[Tonka]

If you're that itchy you could think about Spain, Portugal and North Africa during the winter months, as in theory they are at least drier. You can get the ferry down to Northern Spain, which may well be wet, but you can then ride South towards the sunshine!!

Just a thought?
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[motobiker]

Won't be long before the best passes close for the winter.. 'THE' road of my trip this year.. the Grossglockner doesn't open until the 1st of May. I was there in early june and at one point was riding between walls of snow 15' or more high.

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Think personally you've left it too late for another Alpine trip.. you're almost certain to get drenched.. even if you don't experience any snow or ice.

head south. And think about the Alps for Next spring/summer.
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[Grazoid]

Yup - Agree with the above - Alpine passes in general are best ridden between early June until late September.

Just wait until the highs start hitting again in February. The daylight hours make for great riding in the second month when you get those clear sunny days ...wrap up warm and it could be Summer With the added advantage of no butterflies or day trippers out on the roads spoiling the best lines on the bends... and no coppers out to levy the "Bike Tax" on the best roads

UK and Eire benefit most from the early highs ... continental journeys maybe a bit...err Bracing until late March.
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[Devans]

Appreciate the feedback guys, it does seem the Alps are off limits now.

Will have to keep myself amused in the UK till next year i guess. Atleast i can save up and have a proper blast.

Cheers