Your 2015 Touring Plans

[chickenstrip]

To complement the thread on what you'll be using to tour on in 2015, I thought it might be interesting to hear of what tours people actually have planned for the coming year, if only to wind me up, cos I don't think I'll be able to fit much in myself. Not that I won't be having fun, but hopefully I'll have a whole new set of places to explore that will be close by, just to keep positive
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[c_dug]

After my first taste of touring in 2013 (clicky) I was pretty desperate to get away again in 2014, but the plans never came to be.

I'm also really interested to hear other people's plans, my dad and I are hoping to go away again but nothing set solid destination wise yet.

I quite fancy the Alps for 2015 but it's a fair old slog getting there. When we did our tour in 2013 I was very impressed with the Vosges in France and also the area around Etch-sur-Sure in Luxembourg , both of which (Luxembourg particularly) are a fair bit closer than the Alps.

Still, it's all about the journey not the destination, right!?
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[chickenstrip]

When I think of touring the Alps, I always have these ideas of seeing everything from one end to the other in one monumental epic, which of course, I'd love to do (haven't done any of it yet ). But of course, you could always split it down a bit.

My planned tour for the year just gone, which due to circumstances never happened, included stopping around the Ardennes for a few days, to explore places of interest and break the trip down into more manageable sections. I suppose then you could always have just one smaller area/destination in the Alps themselves planned in, and stop for a couple of overnight breaks on the way back? Seems to me 2 weeks would give you a reasonable amount of time to make something of this, and then you've got plenty of reason to go back to the Alps again in the future?
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[Howling TerrorOutOfOffice]

Scotchland is overdue a light spanking and just renewed the passport so fancy a dip into Euro for a motogp or one of stupid hillclimbs they have.
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[-Monty-]

Assuming the BCF 2015 EuroJolly goes ahead as planned I will be doing that. I'll also be going up to Scotland at some point too - the Isle of Skye is quite appealing to me
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[chickenstrip]

Might be able to fit a little Scotland tour in myself, conceivably. I'd like to do the full Skye road (3rd time lucky) and still never done the Applecross one.

BCF Scotland trip anyone?
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[Howling TerrorOutOfOffice]

Ok Mr Chickenlessstrips. I'd do a Haggis tour with you.

Just writing this in pencil......Can't do March..Err...Can't clash with BCF BBQ.... That's it so far.
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[raesewell]

This is what me and the wife are up to September 2015
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[raesewell]

Heidelberg to Besancon is a bit of a long hop for us and we are meeting up with a group at Besancon so are working to a schedule on that part of the route.
Having said that the posted map is a point to point and not the exact route we will take.
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[Akuji]

Me and SWMBO will be heading to the Alps at the end of july for a fortnight. We have a long weekend planned in cologne in october too but that will be in the car
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[KLR600]

Assuming I get either my bike on the road or get a different bike then I'm quite excited about my options. Being based in Berlin means that places like Poland are an hour away, Tatra Mountains in Slovakia are around 430 miles away and places like Hungary, Serbia, Croatia and Bosnia & Herzegovina are all easily do-able.

If I was feeling particularly brave then the Russian border is only about 850 miles away and I could always head north to Sweden and Norway if I was feeling rich.

Places like the Alps are about the same distance away from me now as they were when I was in the UK but without having ferry crossings to consider and better motorway links I could always consider them an option too.

Saying all that there are plenty of good riding places in Germany so I may not even leave the country!
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[John933]

I'm off to Portugal in May. Crossing from Dover. Ride down France in to the med. Then it's a case of follow the coast round in to Spain. A bit of cross country. In Spain, then down in to Portugal, to stay for a few week's. Ride back up to the mountains in northern Spain. Cheap hotel's and hostels. Make my way back to the French Boarder. For the run home.

Any one looking to tag along.
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[Kamikaze Bob]

Only had the licence a few months, and a lot of family stuff on this year including a possible house move, so time and money will be tight. Still, planning a wee overnighter with a mate Clicky
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[smob67]

Did my first euro jolly last September, France, Belgium, Germany, Switzerland, Italy & Monaco, took in the flùella, umbrail and Stelio passes, & a fantastic road between Nice and Grenoble, 7 full days on the road but 7 fantastic days riding, this year (2015) I'm undecided either push through Switzerland and into Austria or try the Pyrenees Santander over to Barcelona. I've heard great things regards both routes so will have to do some research I think regards costs, roads and routes.
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[c-m]

Got two coming up.

April, an all off road tour of Morocco concentrating on the Plateau de Rekkam

Then in Autumn hopefully there's a big one around South America.

At the moment I seem be more excited at preparing and tricking out the bike and my gear rather than the actual tours though. lol

[alan29]

Up to Skye once the weather settles for a few days.
Pyrenees in September.
Odd short trips as and when.

[pepperami]

I`m to tight and to much of a pussy to go continental this year.

If things go my way I will be doing the Pennines this year for a few days .
And if things go REALLY well for me this year, I will also take the Honda Superdream of lovelyness for a small tour of Lincoln.
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[DB1965]

well me and my bro have 2 planned 3 days Mayday long weekend Peak district to check out all our gear ready ourselves for our first big one at the end of may 2015 we are motorbike touring virgins & a
9 day camping tour of Scotland with a day touring the peak and lake districts each on the way up from surrey area, 22 May with some other riders from the NC700 forum, thiers 6 of us going so far and we will max it out at 8 to keep it nice a small & friendly doing some great routes most all the Lochs skye applecross ect around 2,200 miles all routes now sorted anybody that wants some more info or would be interested to tag along more than welcome to pm me and pop along to the 2 pre tour meets
cheers David

Some details below
oh yeah and if im nice to my better half a week down the Atlantic side of Ireland in i can swing it camping of course late august

Updates with lots of Changes
Scotland 9 Day Motorcycle Tour 2015
Saturday 23th – Saturday 31st May

Saturday May 23 to Sunday 31 May

Several of us are riding up the evening before to be ready at the campsite nice and fresh to start Day one all else is as before and look forward to seeing all at the 2 pre-tour meets at the super sausage café A5 Saturday 31st January at 12.00pm ( if the weather bad on the January date it will change and i will contact all via group email the day before ) and say hello to those that we have not met and then a final meet Saturday 15 May @ Rykas cafe box hill 12.00pm for a sausage roll & coffee. Look forward to see you all same as usual any questions or anybody wishing to join us or find out more about the tour email me,

With regards to the lead rider I have no problem doing this, I will stop as I wish to take pic’s vids ect. I will be riding at my pace and speed if any of you others with sat nav’s would like to share the lead please let me know so we can share days or mornings and/or afternoon ride leads, the files are there for all to use, those that are just happy to follow and stop when I stop no problem, those that might decide on a shorter days ride and cut sections out no problem shorter days option will be built in to each day as a separate file so you can load, it’s up to you as long as we sort who is going to stay with who at the end or beginning of each riding day for individuals safety’s sake. Those of you with sat nav’s this makes it very easy, the final files for each day will include an option for the shorter day where possible if you wish, I will email out to all at the beginning of May as tyre itinerary files so we are all working from the same book as suc. Has everybody got a sat nav or phone they are using for navigation? or will you need to stay with someone that has one? Some of the routes are quite challenging steepness wise ie Baeloch Na Ba and Hardknott /Winnots passes to name a few.
I hope you are all up for this for me it all about the scenery/ride and good company. We have a couple of ferries to catch the first is Addrossan - Campletown around 3hrs 25 min & Malliage – Armadale 30 min will i will email thier prices out nearer the time as normal you need to book and pay your own nearer the time with our ferry departure times ( don't leave it till the day as your will end up waiting at the dock while the rest of us wave at you as we sail away)
It may well be that some of you wish split some days for those wishing a faster ride (as im a plodderish Rider but i have me moments ) and those that don’t what do you all think? all things to discus at the breaks or evening meals venues this is purely to make things run smoothly and enjoyable when we are actually on out their riding, remember it is up to you to pre book your accommodation at each days route destination. we are touring towards the end of May during a school half term week it would be a good idea to pre book a pitch on campsites, especially if you want a E/H best to pre book probably not a good idea to leave it to when you turn up especially if you are planning to B&B but I think most of us are camping with an occasional B&B if the weathers really bad as this is a budget trip for me anyway
Emergency contacts is something you need to think about even if you just exchange them with someone else of the trip ditto for a spare set of keys for your bike, think on decent breakdown cover a tyre repair kit ect, we are out in the sticks nearly all of the time the list goes on an old adage is true remember the 3 P’s otherwise this tends to lead to a Crap trip for all.
Plan on it being wet or raining every day it can only get better from that point
Each day’s Departure time I’m an early riser and would like to be packed and on the road by 8.30 am latest what about you? But there might be the odd day that im not
Finally I need to remind everyone that this tour has been organised by me purely on a voluntary basis. There is no leader it is all for one and one for all!
The Scotland 2015 Tour that is what we are calling this adventure, I accept no responsibility for it for those attending, you are all grownups, you are responsible for yourself, your safety, equipment, your bike, your insurance, your breakdown cover, the way you ride, your safety and the safety of those around you. If you go on a trip it is up to you to ride your own ride! Enough said!
If there are any comments concerns suggestions, information you need to relay please email me
Ride Safe
Cheers David

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DB1065 – David, Trisaki—Mark, Statto – John, Jester – Mark, Drew Biker – Andrew,
Itinerary
Meetup Day 1
8.15am meet for a 8.45 Sharp departure
The Miners Arms Campsite & B&B Bank Top, Winster, Derbyshire, DE4 2DR
Tel:01629-650279 email: doreen.markham@btinternet.com
Tyre software free download

Day 1 ride – Peak District to Lake District (Skyeside campsite)
Route Mileage - 201
Riding time - 6hrs - 8 hrs including Lunch & rest breaks morning and afternoon

Day 2 ride – Lake District (Skyeside campsite) to Galloway Forest Park (Loch Doon wild campsite)Route Mileage - 201
Riding time - 6hrs 10 min - 8 hrs including Lunch & rest breaks morning and afternoon

Day 3 ride – Loch Doon (Wild campsite) to Oban Campsite B&B ‘S close by
Route Mileage – 202 –Arddrossan t - Cambletown ferry 2hrs 50 min included in riding time ferry must be pre booked approx. £26 with bike.
Riding time - 4hrs 0 min – 8 hrs including Lunch & rest breaks morning and afternoon

Day 4 ride –Oban Campsite – Skye Dunvegan kinlock Campsite B&B ‘S close by
Route Mileage – 201 including ferry Mallaig – Armadale on Isle SkyCost approx £16
Riding time - 6hrs 15 min – 8 hrs including Lunch & rest breaks morning and afternoon

Day 5 ride – Skye Dunvegan kinlock Campsite – Broomfield campsite Ullapool B&B ‘S close by
Route Mileage - 195
Riding time - 5hrs 20 min – 7 hrs including Lunch & rest breaks morning and afternoon

Day 6 ride – Broomfield campsite Ullapool – Wick Campsite B&B ‘S close by
Route Mileage - 216
Riding time – 6hrs 15mins – 8 hrs including Lunch & rest breaks morning and afternoon

Day 7 ride - Wick Campsite – Port of Mentith Cobleland Campsite B&B ‘S close by
Route Mileage – 267
Riding time - 5hrs 20mins – 7hrs- 30min including Lunch & rest breaks morning and afternoon

Day 8 ride – Port of Mentith Cobleland Campsite – The Miners Arms
Route Mileage - 293 Lots of A74 afraid
Riding time - 5hrs 10 min – 7 hrs including Lunch & rest breaks morning and afternoon

Highlights
Winnuts Pass ,The Snake, Labyblower,Forest of Bowland AONB,Lakes windermere, thirlmeer, ullswater, Various waters, Hardknott Pass, Buttermere ,derwent Waters,Lochs elk,Lon ,Lamond, Eltive, Oban dolphins,Lochs Crerean ,Kinnhe, Leven ,Kinlochleven,Glencoe,Loch Eil, island skye,Lochs Alsh, Duich, Baeloch Na Ba (Pass of Cattle) Applecross, Loch Cluanie, Garry, Lochs, Ness, Glascarnoch, Broom ,Ullipool, A836,Looch Never , loyal Tongue, Cairagorms , Loch Tay and more!!
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That looks very organised

Touring plans for 2015 are the Eifel region in September for the 4th time. That'll be with a group and staying in our favourite hotel but I have a yearning to do something euro-related on my own as I did in 2013 and 2014

Haven't decided where or when yet as I do tend to decide these trips at the last minute. If and when I do go, it'll be cheap No TT for me this year but definitely go to Wales for a few days at some point.
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[BrownTrousers]

Hoping to do mid Wales for a few days this year, combined with a day at an off road taster day.

Will be comfortably the furthest I've been on the bike and heard great things about the roads - will probably be on here late in the year asking for specific route / accommodation recommendations.
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[-Matt-]

Another BCF euro jolly in summer hopefully. Going to try fit in another BCF wales trip during summer too if enough people are interested again.

Maybe a few days upto Scotland at some point in the year if I can squeeze it in. Still really want to do week trip around Ireland at some point, but i'm not going to have time this year

[ScottT]

2 plans for this year now i finally have a bike to do it on.

1st, a week or so in Scotland, i have a few friends and relatives up there so will see them and fit a trip up to loch ness during the week, and come back down the west coast.

My other plan and this is something i've been thinking about for a long time, living quite near the lake district i often ride through it, but tend to stick to the normal routes, as i've ridden along i've often thought i wonder where that little lane goes to, so my intention is to ride every road in the lake district and see what i find and where these roads go to. A map of the area and a highlighter pen to mark the roads once i've ridden them, most of it will be just done on days out, makes a change from sitting at devils bridge i suppose!