GreatScott
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I have been looking for ideas for a trip to mark my 50th year and been inspired by this clip, originally posted by Steady Eddie
http://www.ukgser.com/forums/showthread.php?t=223152&highlight=patagonia
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On the assumption I can save the pennies I have been looking into this and a few other tour companies as well as the possibility of shipping my own bike or fly/hire/ride. There seems very little difference in cost between the various options, but I don't like the idea of being without a bike whilst mine is shipped out and I find the laziness of having someone else doing all the organising and taking advantage of their local knowledge quite attractive, so I am leaning towards the tour companies and so far Patagonia Backroads are up there at the top of the list.
http://www.patagoniabackroads.com/home.htm
but two others have caught my eye:
http://www.samotorbiketours.com/motorcycle/1/our_company.php
http://www.compassexpeditions.com/
I would grateful though for any advice or recommendation from anyone you has done a trip of this sort in this been part of the world.
Although not yet an "open invite" a travel companion or two would be welcome if anyone is interested in coming along. Currently I am looking at Jan - Feb 2012. (Not sure? Go back and watch that clip again).
http://www.ukgser.com/forums/showthread.php?t=223152&highlight=patagonia
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On the assumption I can save the pennies I have been looking into this and a few other tour companies as well as the possibility of shipping my own bike or fly/hire/ride. There seems very little difference in cost between the various options, but I don't like the idea of being without a bike whilst mine is shipped out and I find the laziness of having someone else doing all the organising and taking advantage of their local knowledge quite attractive, so I am leaning towards the tour companies and so far Patagonia Backroads are up there at the top of the list.
http://www.patagoniabackroads.com/home.htm
but two others have caught my eye:
http://www.samotorbiketours.com/motorcycle/1/our_company.php
http://www.compassexpeditions.com/
I would grateful though for any advice or recommendation from anyone you has done a trip of this sort in this been part of the world.
Although not yet an "open invite" a travel companion or two would be welcome if anyone is interested in coming along. Currently I am looking at Jan - Feb 2012. (Not sure? Go back and watch that clip again).