Hi, I am a semi-retired 63 year old G.P. from Earby, Lancs. I am planning to do an Eastern European motorcycle road trip, camping and motels, in July/August September 2010. If anyone wants to ride with me, I would welcome it. I intend to go via some friends in Bosnia who I met when there with the Army in 1998, who I know would be welcoming to any other of my friends, and probably then to spend a little time on the coast at Montenegro. Then back up through southern tip of Serbia to Bulgaria, Romania, Black Sea Coast, possibly down to Turkey, back through Hungary,Slovakia,Czech Republic, and return via Poland where I want to see Warsaw, Auschwitz, Krakav, and Gdanske shipyards. Just planning the main part of the route now but will be diverting off this to places of interest on the way. Total time about 8 to 10 weeks. I make a lot of stops for bum breaks! Riding '97 BMW 1200GS Adventure....some roughish roads but not off roading.
Do the lot, or join me for parts. I am NOT a Charlie Boorman type rider....I'm not that good! Neither am I a racing freak, and generally obey traffic rules and ride carefully.
Will be leaving for the best of the summer, first week in July 'til last week in September or until fed up.
Route includes, France, Austria, Slovenia, Croatia, Bosnia, Montenegro, Serbia,Bulgaria,Romania, Hungary,Slovakia,Czech Rep, Poland, Germany(Berlin), Holland. Estimated distance 8,700 miles but LAZY TRIP. Probably go Calais to Calais, possibly Hook to Hook. Will both camp and stay B and B as there seems a lot of cheap and good lodgings available with farms and families likely. (I rode 32 States of USA,17,500 miles in 3 months, in 2007 alone with a tent...this trip I would welcome pleasant company.) I travel comfortably and eat well, but not in luxury. Not a heavy drinker and am straight male. Fellow travellers, may be either sex, must be easy going and be able to speak some English. Route changes open to discussions at all times. May agree to separate up for short diversions and re-join later if wished. No rules other than being considerate and courteous with each other and having a great time. I am NOT looking for a pillion rider as it's too much like hard work!!! Paul Miller