Our next goal was Calais, Eurotunnel to Folkstone, and up to Hinckley, England. We had a mission there, before returning to mainland Europe. So the plan was to spend a night in Calais, and hop on the train the next morning. We wanted to stay off the Autobahn (AB) as much as possible, even if…read more>>
MC rides (general)
Another Euro Adventure (2024-1)
July 2024 it was time for another Euro Adventure. July is not my favourite month for going south in Europe. I was later to be reminded why. Another Euro experience, in July Circumstances led to the choice of month. Not ideal. but oh well. Work, life and in addition a friend wanted to come along….read more>>
Autumn riding in Norway
Autumn riding a motorcycle in Norway can be both a joyous, wonderful and bone chilling experience. Be prepared for weather changes! “There is no such thing as bad weather, just bad clothing” is a saying here. Many are those who’ve been surprised by the truth to this. Whether one talks of absolute drenching wetness, bitter…read more>>
Motorcycle riding and adventures
Motorcycle riding and adventures is a great way to explore, whether near or far. A bit hard to explain to those who’ve not tried! This post started out to be about motorcycle riding in Europe. Thought to share some tips. But the post evolved into something else. And while it evolved it shifted more and…read more>>
The last two days on the road, (2022-7)
The last two days on the road were spent in northern Germany and Denmark. We still had quite a distance to go to Hirtshals and our ferries. In reality it would be more than two days for us to get back home. But Hirtshals and the north of Denmark marked the end of the Euro-Adventure….read more>>
Mosel valley, Burg Eltz and north (2022-6)
Mosel valley in Germany is a beautiful drive or ride. A visit to Burg Eltz makes the experience even better! It had been four years since I came this way. Didn’t take quite the same route though. Back then I visited the castle for the first time, and stayed overnight not far from it. Unsurprising,…read more>>
Returning north in France (2022-5)
Tuesday September 20th it was time to begin returning north. Another day of road improvisation, and another unknown destination. Well actually the returning north started the day before, just as we rode through Combe Laval. But this particular morning it was more the sensation of a turning point. Though adventures were to still to be…read more>>
Combe Laval, France (2022-4)
Combe Laval was a target while in France in 2021. But I chose another route further south, and as a result had to drop that plan. I’ve for long wanted to ride D76, the scenic route also known as “Route et cirque de Combe Laval”. A year later it was finally going to happen. Truls-Erik…read more>>
Riding South in France (2022-3)
I did some riding south in France in 2021. Came through Switzerland then as well, a few miles further east, a bit closer to Bern. Experiences from that adventure did influence our choice of direction. Whereas I’d been in the area before, it was a new experience for Truls-Erik. And as conditions at higher altitudes…read more>>
Rapidly through Germany to Switzerland (2022-2)
Riding rapidly through Germany on the way south made sense. Especially as we only had 12 days at our disposal. Early on I hadn’t made any definite decision about direction. Decided on a southern route that kept alternatives open. The weather forecast did seem to rule out some of the options. The next few days…read more>>