Shame, it sounds like a great setup.
Hatcho's Solo deTour of Europe
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No, as Aiden says, but I saw the run there and back as part of the whole trip, I enjoyed the evenings in Gorey (where they are) and they are flexible about when you drop it off and collect it. If I do it again next year I may take a few days to get there, enjoy small roads.
There’s no problem with them taking British bikes.
Edit to add, when you drop the bike off you leave your riding gear in a bag with it so I walked away with a jacket on and a wee bag with a phone charger and book and flew home.
Nice roads, though not all in one gear
Whilst you're gallivanting in The Fätherland Mrs Bravo and I are planning fun things for you and Pauline when you visit next year.
Just rolled into my hotel. Been a looong day in the saddle with a mix of cold/hot, hifh/low, fast/slow... You get the idea. I'll get to writing up the trip back in the room a bit later, for now I'm fully engaged with the below... 
Can I suggest time with new boots is easier than fecking about with gear lever position…..
Purely from having bought a new pair of Tech 7 (tall boot) this July, my first ride I couldn’t change-up easily at all. Next ride I wore my SMX-3 (well worn low boot) and back to rattling good fit. Easy swift snicking (for a Boxer) So wore new boots to walk around at home and next few rides their suppleness/flexibility came good and whilst I have to consciously position my left boot under the lever, it is getting better every ride….
I’m afraid you lost me at “easy swift snicking on a boxer”
So after my Day 1 lunch stop I headed on. I was only about 40 mins from my hotel so it was just a nice bimble whilst I enjoyed the twisty stuff. This place was self-checkin, but I hadn't received any email with pin codes for getting to the room. Not too worried, I settled down with a coffee and sent an email which was replied to with everything I needed. Coffee was immediately upgraded to a Weissbier 
My timing had been perfect as just after I arrived the heavens opened.
Real feel version
Everywhere was soaked...
Anyways, I was into the room and it was perfect for a single traveller. Nice and modern and above all, clean. With a pizzeria downstairs, a supermarket next door, and a proper bike lockup it was perfect. All for 75 euro!
The bike settled in for the night...
Nice view from the room...
And the rain returned a few times...
Later I popped into the shop and picked up some supplies aka nibbles for the room and a bottle of water. Always handy if you need to dilute the Weissbier before heading to bed!
Speaking of which...
Can't beat a beer whilst listening to the rain and thunder. Awesome! Back to the room to plan the next days riding. I was close to the base of Stelvio so the plan was to kick off early and beat the worst of the traffic. Then just before Bormio join the SS301 and head for Livigno. It didn't disappoint, but more of that later...
My timing had been perfect as just after I arrived the heavens opened.
Real feel version
Everywhere was soaked...
Anyways, I was into the room and it was perfect for a single traveller. Nice and modern and above all, clean. With a pizzeria downstairs, a supermarket next door, and a proper bike lockup it was perfect. All for 75 euro!
The bike settled in for the night...
Nice view from the room...
And the rain returned a few times...
Later I popped into the shop and picked up some supplies aka nibbles for the room and a bottle of water. Always handy if you need to dilute the Weissbier before heading to bed!
Speaking of which...Can't beat a beer whilst listening to the rain and thunder. Awesome! Back to the room to plan the next days riding. I was close to the base of Stelvio so the plan was to kick off early and beat the worst of the traffic. Then just before Bormio join the SS301 and head for Livigno. It didn't disappoint, but more of that later...
Looks fantastic mate.
Normally the wife or dub24 are with me. Both are fully capable of satisfying my needs both physically and mentally, but this time I'm Billy no Mates.How come your travelling alone ? No pals and have you and dub split up
dub24 and I are taking some time apart to explore new things and I think it will help us to grow stronger than ever before. We've come to realise every relationship needs to include space for both parties, otherwise it can become stifling. Like a pillow over your face or a belt around your neck, or a red ball between your teeth (that one's for you Doc
). The wife stayed home to mind the cats and the dog.
That's fair enough.Normally the wife or dub24 are with me. Both are fully capable of satisfying my needs both physically and mentally, but this time I'm Billy no Mates.
dub24 and I are taking some time apart to explore new things and I think it will help us to grow stronger than ever before. We've come to realise every relationship needs to include space for both parties, otherwise it can become stifling. Like a pillow over your face or a belt around your neck, or a red ball between your teeth (that one's for you Doc
The wife stayed home to mind the cats and the dog.
Absence makes the heart grow stronger.
One of the things I love about taking the bike to Europe is the sheer number of motorbikes that you see. Granted you tend to be in places that are popular with bikers, but nonetheless the biking scene in mainland Europe is huge. Dunno about the UK, but bikers in Ireland are a minority seen as mostly daft by the mainstream folk. Why ride a bike when you can just take a car which keeps you warm and dry whilst you use it. And it's inherently less dangerous too. We're not quite outcasts at home, but we're definitely regarded with puzzlement for the most part.
In Spain I saw toddlers doing track days (biker moms beat soccer moms every time), in Norway lots of teens on scramblers (which they actually owned as opposed to stole), in Italy, Austria and Switzerland lots of hotels that promote themselves as biker friendly with secure parking and even route advice for visitors. Would be great to see motorcycling as a pastime develop like this at home.
In Spain I saw toddlers doing track days (biker moms beat soccer moms every time), in Norway lots of teens on scramblers (which they actually owned as opposed to stole), in Italy, Austria and Switzerland lots of hotels that promote themselves as biker friendly with secure parking and even route advice for visitors. Would be great to see motorcycling as a pastime develop like this at home.
It was easy to get into bikes when most us were growing up……….it’s not any longer.
The labyrinth test and high insurance costs discourage all but the determined.
Agreed and everyone is friendly, wave etc. Even GS owners.
Nice slow start to this morning (Day 3). Up at 6:30am, took some pics, added to the trip report, got brekkie and I'll soon be rolling for 9:30am. Champion.
Due to ongoing decisions by Hatcho I can't commentHow come your travelling alone ? No pals and have you and dub split up
I object to bring called " the dog"Normally the wife or dub24 are with me. Both are fully capable of satisfying my needs both physically and mentally, but this time I'm Billy no Mates.
dub24 and I are taking some time apart to explore new things and I think it will help us to grow stronger than ever before. We've come to realise every relationship needs to include space for both parties, otherwise it can become stifling. Like a pillow over your face or a belt around your neck, or a red ball between your teeth (that one's for you Doc
The wife stayed home to mind the cats and the dog.
It's only because your like to wear the muzzle and lead!Due to ongoing decisions by Hatcho I can't comment
I object to bring called " the dog"
It's only because your like to wear the muzzle and lead!
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