My wife and I are heading over to europe this summer for several months. We will start our trip touring Great Britain. We might cross paths so keep in touch. You have already received some good advice. As you do your research, you will answer more questions than you though to ask. I find reading the many trip reports on Horizons Unlimited as very valuable. Based on your questions, I might add the following: First, I purchased the 2010 Collins Europe road atlas (8 l/2x11). It has been very helpful during my planning stages. Second, A newly published book (2010) by Toby Ballentine called Motorcycle Journeys through Western Europe. His routes have beem intergrated into the natural and historical beauty of europe using the secondary roads, camping sites, supported by easy to follow personal maps and directions. His photos inspire your desire for summer to come early. Both books were purchased at Amazon.com. Third, in addition to Horizons Unlimited, I have been using UKGSers.com website. It has a section on biker friendly accomodations. If you don't camp, a significant amount of money can be spent there. Have you already determined your shipping agent? Since my bike will be in Germany, I will probably be using the tunnel train service from Calais to Dover. However, like one contributor mention, I will be using a ferry service, probably from Portsmouth to the Normandy area, on the return trip to western europe. Good Luck.
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