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Hi John:
Like others have already mentioned (and as you have acknowledged), your original plan is a bit too ambitious - it would be more like an Iron Butt endurance run than an enjoyable tour.
The only 'new' suggestion that I can offer that has not been mentioned before is to consider seasonality when picking the area of Europe that you want to ride in.
For example, the Northern part of Europe (anywhere in Scandinavia, the Baltic countries, and Northern Germany / Netherlands) are really only enjoyable during June, July, and August. On the other hand, the Iberian peninsula, Morocco, and Italy are enjoyable over a greater number of months each year.
Given that you are (presumably) quite young, and will be riding in future years, you might want to consider doing the Northern countries (especially Norway) on this tour (this because you will be riding during the finest summer weather), and saving the Southern countries for another time when you might only be able to get vacation time in the spring or fall - both of which are seasons during which the Southern countries have a very pleasant climate for touring.
Not to mention that it is as hot as Hades south of the Pyrenees/Alps during the summer months.
Michael
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Thanks for the advice Big Yellow Tractor. I think I will do as you suggest, rather than having 'checkpoints' I will make note of the places I want to see and adventure with no timetable. Only thing I need to be in time for is the Stella. Great photos, seeing the DRZ and the XR like that loaded up makes me want to get going
Rfothy, the Pamplona run isn't something I'd thought of... not sure on that one :confused1:
Indu... wow. The scenery looks amazing. Not sure if I can make Norway on this trip. If it wasn't for the Stella I would like to go North. I had no idea Norway was that stunning. Just the reason why I want to explore these places, and on my bike.
Hi Micheal. Yeah, going on what people have said and a bit more planning, I realise I was being a bit over ambitious.
I understand what you mean about seasonality. I really want to do the Stella rally and because of that I think I will stick to that general area on this trip unless I come up with a completely different plan. I really want to go North now with what you said and Indu's photos. Hmmm, not sure now.
PS. yes I am quite young, probably why I was over ambitious initially and wanted to go everywhere at once
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