Help me Plan!
Hey guys,
Just a brief introduction:
I'm a third year uni student, who has ridden a Varadero 125 for 3 months. Will be doing my DAS at the end of April and between moving to central London in July and the end of my exams in May - am planning to do a tour of Europe on a bike. Currently planning on doing it on a new 600.
So I've stuck a massive map of Europe on my wall and look at it longingly whilst revising for what seems like 25 hours a day!
What I what from you is general advice. I'm sure a lot of its already been mentioned; but maybe you wouldn't mind giving some extra tips etc.
throwing it wide open: Where should I go, where are the best biking roads? I will not be doing any motorways and intend to stay at youth hostels.
How far can I get in two weeks? I want to be taking seriously long breaks at cities etc, as this is a proper R+R session for me - will be working in an Investment Bank come July!
Am I being ridiculously stupid? 3 months experience, none of which is on a bike bigger than a 125!
What do I need to sort out now? I.E what do I need to do to be able to ride in Europe without the law after me?!
What accessories should I get for my Hornet 600? Panniers- what types? Heated grips - Do I need them in the summer? TomTom Rider - Where can I get one of these cheap?
I'm not really sorry for writing such a long post - just hoping somebody will reply to make all this effort worthwhile!
Cheers,
Gareth
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