Biking Memories

Image: S Parry

Do you remember what first got you into biking? What was your first trip? Why are you still riding today? In this short interview, originally featured in the Excellent Euro K (BMW K Series) bike forum, Steve, AKA Splarry,  recounts where it all began… forty years ago… < Click image to go to article….

Touring

Routes to Ride Link to RIDE magazine with general touring routes info.

General Touring Stuff

Touring Bikers Link to excellent organisation with general advice on motorcycle touring

Bigbikemad Tours:
THREE BIKES IN THREE SUMMERS: ZZR1400/ K1200GT/ Blackbird in Ireland 2010-13

ZZR on Tour in Ireland 2010-2013 Bigbikemad written article

The Stelvio in Miniature…sort of… Video of ZZR ride through the notorious Healy Pass…

Ireland 2014 tour report Further Exploration of the South West – one of Motorcycling’s Gems

Europe

Norway 2013 Tour Norway 2013 Tour by Eric Schijns. Some great on-board footage and cool music track.

Eiffel Mountains Trip – ZZR1400 and others Thanks to Mongoose of the ZX14-R.CO.UK Forum. Copyright is his. Excellent tour account and some cracking on board footage.

Greece or Bust Thanks to ‘phmode’ of the Euro K Forum for a witty, well-written account.

France, Normandy and the Millau Bridge Personal Account. Thanks to Martin UK VRCC

USA, Canada and South America

Rick’s Valkyrie Road Trip USA Written bigbikemad article with pics.