Diddums 4,346 Posted August 6, 2019 Share Posted August 6, 2019 Rightey-o then ladies and gentlemans, I've been floating this idea around lately and there seems to be a fair amount of interest, so I'm going to start making plans. The initial idea was to do it on 125s, we may stick to this idea, we may go a bit bigger, depends on what you lot want. The idea is to have a road trip around Europe, anything from a week to two weeks, on bikes (motorbikes, not bicycles, we're not idiots). This will be: Long Tiring Uncomfortable Painful Wet Expensive THE ADVENTURE OF A LIFETIME To put a few ideas and facts in writing: You will need a full UK or international motorcycle licence, regardless of what bike you use. We will likely be raising some bank for charity, charity/ies to be decided. We will likely be doing a Youtube series. We will likely be bringing on some of the Overclockers folks. I started a thread to gauge interest here. We will likely be imposing a budget to keep things interesting, to be decided. We will definitely require a support vehicle. @GazzaGarratt is keen but is time limited and also doesn't want to ride a bike, so he may end up driving. Kyla said she'll ride shotgun with him. If he can't make it we may need to rope someone else in, @Bluebear might be a good one. In the support vehicle/s we'll have tools, fuel, food, luggage, whatever. This will only happen in two years at minimum, so it gives everyone time to start saving, get their licences, save up for gear, and accommodation / fuel / spending money. The route / time is also still yet to be decided, but the only two places I'd like to really visit are Rome (Kyla has been wanting to see Rome for ages, I don't know how bike friendly it is), and my mum here, in one of the most beautiful cities in Holland: This is of course purely a wish, I am not expecting anything, but it'd be fucking awesome to ride past on whatever contraptions we end up going on. If it's not practical then we skip it, no biggie. And on that note, please can all those interested start listing destinations they'd like to go to, that way we can start formulating a route. @Stretch616 is also planning a large road trip in his camperfagon, so maybe we could tie the two together and meet up at a few places. @Misneach_ even said he might be interested, but it might make more sense for him to hire a bike. I'll start compiling some resources, but please ask as many questions as you want / can, I'm going to make this happen one way or another so start saving! Links: HOW MUCH IS A MOTORCYCLE LICENCE? What’s the real cost of getting a motorbike licence? | Highway Code Resources MOCKTHEORYTEST.COM How to get a motorbike licence and pass your test - Confused.com WWW.CONFUSED.COM Here's all you need to know to pass your bike test with flying colours. I'll post up more as we go, but let's start off my formulating a route! Cheerio! phil bottle, Misneach_ and GazzaGarratt 2 1 Link to comment https://forevergaming.co.uk/forum/forums/topic/7210-fgs-biggest-road-trip-evar-omg-omg-omg/ Share on other sites More sharing options...
Greboth 2,721 Posted August 6, 2019 Share Posted August 6, 2019 I scare myself in a car so what could go wrong on a bike 🤣 There are some fantastic driving / riding roads in the Alps. I can recommend some beautiful places round there like Lake Annecy, Sainte Foy etc. but I’m not sure they’re a place for a few young fellas on bikes 😂 Link to comment https://forevergaming.co.uk/forum/forums/topic/7210-fgs-biggest-road-trip-evar-omg-omg-omg/#findComment-121269 Share on other sites More sharing options...
techno 3,510 Posted August 6, 2019 Share Posted August 6, 2019 I assure you doing it on any bike is better than limiting it as im sorted for that 😉 having said that I've done it and I know it would be painful for me to do it now...however im definitely interested. GazzaGarratt 1 Link to comment https://forevergaming.co.uk/forum/forums/topic/7210-fgs-biggest-road-trip-evar-omg-omg-omg/#findComment-121270 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Plumbers Crack 4,062 Posted August 6, 2019 Share Posted August 6, 2019 1. Why do these items go in the Site Info section and not the meet up section? 2. I have a full m/c licence. It's old, tatty and pink. Nothing on God's earth would get me riding a bike again after ~40 odd years. Enjoy yourselves... I'll look at the pictures on FG or YT 😘👍 GazzaGarratt and techno 2 Thanks to Capn_Underpants for the artwork Link to comment https://forevergaming.co.uk/forum/forums/topic/7210-fgs-biggest-road-trip-evar-omg-omg-omg/#findComment-121271 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Diddums 4,346 Posted August 6, 2019 Author Share Posted August 6, 2019 3 minutes ago, Plumbers Crack said: 1. Why do these items go in the Site Info section and not the meet up section? 2. I have a full m/c licence. It's old, tatty and pink. Nothing on God's earth would get me riding a bike again after ~40 odd years. Enjoy yourselves... I'll look at the pictures on FG or YT 😘👍 1. You overestimate my ability to read. 2. Shirley you can tie this in with another holibobs or something? Maybe come along in a car for a part of it? You can rent in Europe cheaper than here, and we can meet up. Plenty options 😉 Link to comment https://forevergaming.co.uk/forum/forums/topic/7210-fgs-biggest-road-trip-evar-omg-omg-omg/#findComment-121272 Share on other sites More sharing options...
techno 3,510 Posted August 6, 2019 Share Posted August 6, 2019 Oh while I have it in mind fuck the channel tunnel and France GazzaGarratt 1 Link to comment https://forevergaming.co.uk/forum/forums/topic/7210-fgs-biggest-road-trip-evar-omg-omg-omg/#findComment-121273 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Misneach_ 299 Posted August 6, 2019 Share Posted August 6, 2019 As of now I have spoken with the Mrs. and she is ok with it. As these things typically go once she realizes we are visiting nice place she gets bummed she isn’t included (mind you she wouldn’t be done for riding a bike and staying in cheap lodging). All this his being said it would be an awesome way to get across the pond, see you all, and make the most of it. GazzaGarratt 1 Link to comment https://forevergaming.co.uk/forum/forums/topic/7210-fgs-biggest-road-trip-evar-omg-omg-omg/#findComment-121274 Share on other sites More sharing options...
crispymorgan 1,055 Posted August 6, 2019 Share Posted August 6, 2019 I may be up for driving it. Can run a support vehicle in the Skoda. GazzaGarratt 1 20 hours ago, crispymorgan said: I shall also buy a monkeybike...... Link to comment https://forevergaming.co.uk/forum/forums/topic/7210-fgs-biggest-road-trip-evar-omg-omg-omg/#findComment-121275 Share on other sites More sharing options...
GazzaGarratt 11,049 Posted August 7, 2019 Share Posted August 7, 2019 Great idea Dave and like you've mentioned I'm interested in coming if I can but all dictated by number of days and cost 👍 Totally would be in the car though if I am! Bikes and me just dont go! 😂😂 Link to comment https://forevergaming.co.uk/forum/forums/topic/7210-fgs-biggest-road-trip-evar-omg-omg-omg/#findComment-121290 Share on other sites More sharing options...
phil bottle 9,759 Posted August 7, 2019 Share Posted August 7, 2019 I better fit a rocket to my bicycle then. Sent from my SM-G955F using Tapatalk GazzaGarratt 1 Link to comment https://forevergaming.co.uk/forum/forums/topic/7210-fgs-biggest-road-trip-evar-omg-omg-omg/#findComment-121301 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Capn_Underpants 401 Posted August 8, 2019 Share Posted August 8, 2019 ya'll need some motorcycles with some side cars on them for the people who don't wanna drive, but wanna experience the 'bike feel'. 😛 Link to comment https://forevergaming.co.uk/forum/forums/topic/7210-fgs-biggest-road-trip-evar-omg-omg-omg/#findComment-121330 Share on other sites More sharing options...
techno 3,510 Posted August 8, 2019 Share Posted August 8, 2019 29 minutes ago, Capn_Underpants said: ya'll need some motorcycles with some side cars on them for the people who don't wanna drive, but wanna experience the 'bike feel'. 😛 Then it's pillion or gtfo 😂 Link to comment https://forevergaming.co.uk/forum/forums/topic/7210-fgs-biggest-road-trip-evar-omg-omg-omg/#findComment-121331 Share on other sites More sharing options...
tronic44 3,642 Posted August 12, 2019 Share Posted August 12, 2019 I'm in for all of it and we should definitely visit holland...you'll just have to manhandle me outa there 😁 Link to comment https://forevergaming.co.uk/forum/forums/topic/7210-fgs-biggest-road-trip-evar-omg-omg-omg/#findComment-121449 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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