Originally Posted by ta-rider (Post 496177)

Yes but riding 200 km without highway is at least 4 hours per day. A few days break here and there and your holliday turns into a rush...

Originally Posted by TheSpanishBiker (Post 496468)

You should definitely ride over into Spain when you're in the Pyrenees - 70% of the mountains are on that side of the frontier and the roads and scenery are far, far better and more varied.

There are two 'must do' Colls on the French side; the Tourmalet pass and the Irati pass. Once you fit the border crossings back into France to do these you have a pretty good route - but whatever you do, don't go into Andorra - it's an absolute dump and all of the roads leading up to it are congested and dangerous.

I more or less live in a camp site along your way in Spain, on the N260* so send me a PM when you're approaching and we'll split a few stubbies beer - or at least a proper cup of tea if you're just passing through :)

Regs

Simon
* NB the N260 isn't the be-all-and-end-all Pyrenean road that many folks say it it - there are several crap sections and every year it's being 'improved' into being no good at all :(

Originally Posted by Eshark (Post 496483)

Here is better road suggestions for you.
Map not show exact road only approximate direction, but this way all of destinations mentioned by you, are included. Pure driving for me it would be approx 5 days: 500-600+ km per day.
Better is take ferry to Tallin (overnight) from Stockholm (or Helsinki if decide visit Finland) if not going to Russia.
Ferry from Denmark is 4hr and not expensive- in gasoline and camp, by driving around you will spend more.

Originally Posted by Simo (Post 496593)

Hello Simon,

Thank you for your information.... I would be in that area on the end of my Journey around September....I have noted the must do's thank you...Information from local people like yourself is priceless.....I will definitely pop you a pm to see if you are around

Cheers Phil

Originally Posted by Mehmet Zeki Avar (Post 495814)

Merhaba,
According to the map,some best colors of turkey seems outside..This is generally once in a life journey so I guess will be good to have your Turkey route as detailed below.Here goes my personal idea..

Nothing interesting in blacksea coastline except sumela monastry in trabzon..boring traffic ,many small towns and traffic lights..better take the road to south from samsun...Also ankara,being a capital city,is also boring and nothing interesting except some big museums..
After making georgia gate to samsun..
1-Samsun (fish restaurants) çorum (capital of hittites)ankara, aksaray (salt lake) cappadocia
2-Cappadocia,konya (center of sufism and mevlana),egridir lake.(old turkish natural life)
3-eğridir denizli,pamukkale(cotton castle! hot springs spa.)
4-Pamukkale-selçuk.(ephesus and st.mary hill here)
5-Selçuk,izmir,ayvalık,asos,babakale.(westernmost point of main asia continent and get your certificate by the headman of the vilage, Mr.Mustafa..nice small seaside village)
6-Asos,troy,çanakkale,galipoli.
7-gallipoli istanbul by the seaside.
8-9- mınımum 2 days to discover istanbul.
10-İstanbul-edirne-kapıkule gate.(just 2-3 hours)

tips..:
1-gas is most expensive here.now about 2 usd.per liter..many campsites and free camping areas availabe on this route..Salt lake,gallipoli anzac bay,etc.
2-several bikers festivals available in some cities during summer months and its a good opportunity for free entertainment,camping, and overall getting to know locals and the country better..Below are the photos for 2015-festival schedule and asia certificate..( I believe will be a good memory)

All the best.

Originally Posted by indu (Post 497205)

I like your route, but consider extending further north along the coast of Norway. You're missing the beautiful Lofoten Islands, which is only a couple of days ride from Kristiansund. Actually, while you're there, you should go to the North Cape, but hey-ho - you can't get it all, I guess.
I've recently launched a non-commercial web site Ride Norway | All you need to know for your motorcycle trip to Norway for route suggestions, shoestring tips etc for riders visiting Norway. Maybe it'll be of some help.

Have a GREAT trip!

Originally Posted by indu (Post 497205)

I like your route, but consider extending further north along the coast of Norway. You're missing the beautiful Lofoten Islands, which is only a couple of days ride from Kristiansund. Actually, while you're there, you should go to the North Cape, but hey-ho - you can't get it all, I guess.
I've recently launched a non-commercial web site Ride Norway | All you need to know for your motorcycle trip to Norway for route suggestions, shoestring tips etc for riders visiting Norway. Maybe it'll be of some help.

Have a GREAT trip!

Originally Posted by Simo (Post 496594)

Thanks Eshark,

Yes crossing from Hirtshals does seem to be the most sensible option, as it allows me to get straight into the heart of the west coast..possibly further north as well...problem being I could be up north a bit early... mid June????..I am flexible as long as I am around the circled area mid to late july as I want to spend a few weeks here..More and more unlikely to enter Russia this Time, so the direction you listed is very close to what I may end up doing... Thank you
Cheers Phil

Originally Posted by indu (Post 497227)

Great! Send me a few piccies so I can post them on the site! :)