Columbus Motorcycle Tours or MCI or other organised tours - Advice please.

[Jumbo]

Has anyone ever done one of the tours from Columbus Motorcycle Tours that are advertised or other companies such as MCI ?
I am interested in possibly doing this year and was interested in any feedback.

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I have moved your post and edited the title a bit.

Richard

 

[Ex-Call Centre Chimp]

I can't see the new post, sorry Richard.
As the OP is wondering about organised tours I'm wondering if he/she/they have seen this thread:-

Went on one of Chris Scott's tours...stayed for a few days, then parted ways.

I'm just back from one of Chris Scotts group tours which start off in Marrakesh, do a circuit south of the High Atlas, then head back in. It started off well, but I left after a couple of days. Group riding isn't for everyone. All lovely folks of course, but I soon realised I was the kid who'd...

www.ukgser.com

 

[Wapping]

I can't see the new post, sorry Richard.

You are looking at it, Comrade.

I moved the opening post from Trip Reports and altered the title.

 

[Ex-Call Centre Chimp]

Ha! TY. Can you believe I'm allowed out on my own?

 

[Wapping]

Organised tours, such as those provided by the likes of MCi, are very popular. Yes, you’ll find blokes who‘ll swear they are a rip off or they only like riding on their own (but love bikermate banter with likeminds at the stops) but for everyone who says this, you’ll find two more who say they are great, mate.

Book one and see how you get on. It’s your holiday, not ours.

 

[OnHellas]

Ha! TY. Can you believe I'm allowed out on my own?

At least you recognise it and are looking for an organised tour

 

[Bem]

A little late to the party but..
Things that I look for include
the ratio of riders to "tour leaders or guides" to give some sort of clue as to the what sort of support you might get when TSHTF - if they are 1/20 then you are effectively on your own
the general tour notes - are you able to choose to travel "on your own or in a group" or expected to ride in the group at all times
Look at the history of the company - profile of individuals etc
Quality of accommodation provided
Decide which bits are important to you and then choose
I have been solo, mates, small groups, larger groups.
Who and how I go with is my choice, but I am comfortable with that.