Quick Help - Euro Tolls?

[dickturpin]

So where are the pictures?

[Bracechenko]

So where are the pictures?

Fair point Dick. Waiting to combine all of our camera shots and sort out the crap ones and will post when done....next week or so for sure! :thumbup

[dickturpin]

So tell us what you learnt, what you forgot and what you'll do different next time?

[Bracechenko]

I learnt that Germany is absolutely beautiful especially around the black forest, roads were biking Nirvana everywhere we went. I didn't forget anything as we were pretty well prepared but I would research the places we stayed a little more next time. All were fine but some were a bit boring and after a days riding it could have been nice to have more to do. Also, having a spare day mid week was a good thing to do just to have a break from riding and to replenish energy etc.

[dickturpin]

Yes, that area of Germany is attractive, (i've been there in the car with family) and reckon it's good for two wheels as well!
I was wondering how you faired because due to sudden changes here, I might be tempted to get on the bike and go for a week or so myself, (just as well I get on well with myself)!! [size=78%] It would be short notice so little time to plan but we have travelled france/germany/italy/switzerland area for the last few years with the car so I don't feel daunted by the prospect.[/size]
Was the weather kind or did you get any soakings? How far did you travel on a daily basis? Did you camp?
Sorry for all the questions! :o


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[Bracechenko]

The 1st day we rode for 6.5 hrs in persistant heavy rain. There was absolutely NO let up whatsoever, the roads were horrible and the weather was grim. Fortunately my Goretex gear stood up to it very well along with hard luggage keeping my stuff watertight. My 2 mates were soaked through to the bone and soft luggage let some water in (not ruined though). After that, weather was kind to us!

We travelled about 220 - 250 miles a day avoiding motorways & tolls and stopping every hour or so for a break, it was ideal mileage but any more would have either meant we hopped on motorways or just got a bit tired, I thought our mileages were spot on to be honest.

We toyed with the idea of camping but in the end we stayed in some random B&B's which were all pre-booked and that was the right call for us. Less stuff to lug around and the comfort of weather protection and secure storage for bikes