Advice for first European trip

[skipper]

when you scan all your docs - driving lic. passport v5 etc ect, email the whole lot to yourself. you can then have access to all your important docs from any internet point in the world should the worst happen.

[RoSy]

If you are unsure of turning left ( like our turning Right ) from the crown of the road you're instincts are telling you to look in different directions so pullover to the right wait until it's clear then cross, also watch out for double dual carriageway's if you are crossing right over they're found mainly outside large towns, keep your thinking head on and enjoy, the roads crossing France are ace with plenty of villages for coffee stops.

[Road2Manchester]

CHUNNEL TRAINS ARE NOT VERY HIGH INSIDE so when you or more important pillion,get off your bike, watch your head. Mrs R2 nearly knocked herself out despite wearing her helmet.Only down side of the tunnel is you stand up for 3/4 hour, cos there ain't no seats apart from your bike. I often got a same day return ticket which turn out to be cheaper than a return ticket, if I was away for an unknown time or using a different route. Watch out for the new speed cameras that spot you from 1 km away.... other road users may flash headlights.

The first thing you have to get used to is adjusting your field of vision to look right, as its currently favouring the left side of the road. Also road signs even on motorways are not the size of houses like ours , but can be very small and unassuming. (France in particular) even major route junctions have small signs and you will miss em.

On the whole, roads are better condition, drivers are less aggresive, and its warmer usually, if you haven't ridden with HOT air in your face..... thats the best part.

[JimboF650]

Some really good information here - cheers all. Have ridden hired mopeds abroad without problems, so ok with being on the other side of the road.

Daft question maybe, are screw on gas canisters readily available?

Hopefully this trip will be the start of many a trip abroad.

[chico]

i'm not a camper so couldn't say for sure, but ive noticed them in petrol stations etc, most stuff we use is easily available in urban areas in bigger EU countries...(even Jaffa cakes) :laugh:

have fun (thumbs)

[Tramp]

Yep most supermarkets sell them, just take the old one and point lol..

[boatman]

Hi jimbo
Passport / money a few bike and insurance docs n just go. Ye will be fine
DONT over think it. Just go !! Been to the continent every year for about as long as I can remember

[JimboF650]

Hi jimbo
Passport / money a few bike and insurance docs n just go. Ye will be fine
DONT over think it. Just go !! Been to the continent every year for about as long as I can remember

Yep, not one for over planning anyway. Just an idea of where I want to get to. That's the great thing about travelling by bike. Just don't want to overlook something obvious/important.

[viince]

most has been covered

don't laugh

toilet roll :woohoo: :woohoo:

ever been caught short and found no bog roll on the motorway rest areas

I have :laugh: :laugh:

[JimboF650]

most has been covered

don't laugh

toilet roll :woohoo: :woohoo:

ever been caught short and found no bog roll on the motorway rest areas

I have :laugh: :laugh:

There's always some in the topbox anyway :laugh: