Am I worthy of Le Francais?

[Jonathan A]

I'm thinking of going on a day trip (or 1 night) to France before the weather gets too cold...just so I can say I have been abroad on the bike

Can I go there on a 33hp licence? And if my insurance provides European cover, can I literally just ride to Dover and get on a boat (or Folkstone, and get on a train) or do I have to sign any forms or make any phone calls?

Cheers

[Marmalade]

Just go, you will have insurance cover but best check policy just in case.

no forms other than filling in stuff to book.

need gb badge, all your bike docs, reflective stickers on helmet, Passport. GO

I prefer tunnel. book online. it'll cost about £27 for a 2 day return. Usually pull off the M20 and an hour later i'm on the motorway in france.
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[pepperami]

[Jonathan A]

C'est bon!!

I have ridden a bicycle on the wrong side of the road in Holland, and that seemed ok, but how is it riding a motorbike on the wrong side for the first time?

[Quornholio]

Backward.

[J.M.]

[Casper]

[doggone]

[P.]

Preferred it also, remember to look both ways when pulling out onto a 2 way road, unlike me... subsequently, I changed my pants soon after.

[Rogue_Shadow]

If I managed it, I can't see why you can't

[Jonathan A]

I might book for a weekend before Christmas then Anyone know of any interesting places to ride to, not too far from Calais?

[Marmalade]

[Jonathan A]

I've allways wanted to go to Brussels, dunno why ...Google maps says that it's only about 7 hours from Derby...but I assume that's with no breaks and only using motorways.

[Marmalade]

Brussels 4 hrs from London, including tunnel.

Motorways are ok over there. going to brussels non motorway will add lots of time.
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[Jonathan A]

It's amazing how close it is Are there many complicated lane systems and roundabouts between the Eurotunnel and Brussels?

[Hamayar]

[Supermoto_Fan]

The whole driving on the wrong side thing, don't let it worry you, within 15 minutes you will used it wondering what the fuss was about.

The continent just seems like it was made for motorcycling.
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[FergieinFranc...]

Be carefull of the "priority to the right" in the towns and especially out in the country. I've been here 10 years and it still catches me out now and then.

When you enter a village or town, there will always be a sign with the name of it on it, that's when the 50kph starts, and finishes on the sign on the exit of said village / town.

Take it easy, and enjoy the experience
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Prendre garde au temps entre le chien et le loup

You don't scare me....I've got a daughter...

[Marmalade]

[RidersRest]

It is acceptable and legal to ride in France on the 33BHP restricted licence.

You will need a passport, both parts of your licence, your V5C and an insurance certificate, it is also worth mentioning the EHIC which is the reciprical European health insurance card.
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RidersRest Bikers only B&B in the beautiful Central Massif - France
Touring France not sure where to go? Central Massif on a motorcycle...

[c-m]

Brussels is an absolute nightmare. It's packed with traffic pretty much all the time. The amount of traffic makes London look like a ghost town.

What's worse is that all the main roads go under ground so you can loose your bearings.

Random streets are closed off for seemingly no good reason. Immigrant prostitutes walk the street in broad daylight next to coffee bars all within 200m of the Grand Place.

Still there is some interesting architecture outside of the areas that don't look like refugee camps.

I prefer Antwerp.

If it's your first trip abroad on the bike though you'll probably love it.

[doggone]

[John933]

Just give it some thought. As you can get caught in a snow shower. And riding in that there, or coming back can be a right pain in the Azz.
John933
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[Matt B]