Swiss roads and passes can be an awesome experience. Gravel roads are a bit more difficult to find, but they do exist. Gravel roads were not part of our “plans” this summer. If in Switzerland, looking for Swiss roads that offers gravel fun then this list might be worth looking at. NB! I don’t know…read more>>
MC rides (general)
Through France to Switzerland (2024-4)
Riding through France, or a bit of France, quickly makes you realize how big the country is. Well big by European standards at least. Through France, always an experience France is the third largest country in Europe, but the largest in the European Union. I’ve ridden through a couple of times. Primarily in the eastern…read more>>
Hinckley UK & back to France (2024-3)
Our next goal was Hinckley UK. The plan was just to ride up from Folkstone, spend one night, and then back down, then Eurotunnel over to France. We booked Le Shuttle tickets at breakfast. I was surprised by how much more expensive it was, compared to my last crossing in 2019. They did have a…read more>>
To Calais and Eurotunnel (2024-2)
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>>
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>>