Got Touring Plans for 2012?

[Pete5000]

I've been saving up all my pennies, and I think I'm ready to take the plunge in Europe!
Namely this (before the world ends in December ):

https://www.edelweissbike.com/en/all...of-europe.html

Even though that's going to cost me most of my travel funds for 2012, I was still hoping to
do some other local tours - maybe 3-4 days at a time.

Anyone else have plans in the making?

[BeastieGirl]

Actually the prices sound surprisingly reasonable - compared to some U.S. motorcycle tours I've seen - although of course you still need to get there and I'm not sure what gas prices are running in Europe. Single supplement is not way way outrageous. Nice selection of bikes as well. What are you thinking - about $6,000 all in?

My travel budget this year is practically non-existent - but that doesn't mean I won't go anywhere, just that most likely I'll have my camping gear on the back of the bike. One trip will be to the Cabot Trail and one trip will be back to the U.S. southwest - mainly concentrating on New Mexico and souther Colorado - which got just kind of a drive-through last summer. Both of those will probably be week-and-a-day trips.

One of my friends who is fairly new to riding wants to go on a trip somewhere this summer and I've agreed to kind of "mentor" her - which will mean toning down my touring style substantially, but that's okay. I'm leaving it up to her where she wants to go, but I'm not expecting 12 hour days are on the agenda Also she won't camp, but that's also okay since we'll be splitting accommodation costs.

I just had new chain and sprocket put on my bike before going to Arizona last June, and new tires put on when I got back, so hopefully this year will maintenance free other than routine spring tune up and oil changes, but at 117,000 k's and 10 years old I can't really discount that major repairs might be needed - fortunately I have friends in Lake George, NY, Morgantown, WV and Hagerstown, PA who will let me camp in their backyards, if needs be

[Cranky Pete]

I'm thinking about a trip to the Charlevoix/Saguenay region of Quebec. I haven't experienced much of Quebec outside of Montreal and Quebec City, and I hear that area is beautiful. Good food too, by all accounts.

[honduhmatic]

Yes I do! http://www.gtamotorcycle.com/vbforum...ip-Next-Summer

Will see about a day trip somewhere as well... my fiancee's in Peterborough during the week, would like to visit her with the bike sometime.

I actually took the afternoon off to do some bike work. So far it's going OK.

[rib]

deals gap - did it last year - the area is just amazing roads for riding. definetly will be going back again this year.

Pennsylvania - Coudersport area - is also a good choice - especially if you are on a budget... lots of places to sleep for cheap, or camp.

Gas is really really cheap in PA as well.

[kiley]

Daytona and Deals Gap in March
going down again this year and stopping in NC on the way back

Maggy Vally May
taking a bunch down for a 5 day bender

Colorado Aug
well thats the plan for now but would love to put this trip together

Bar Harbor Maine Sept.
prolly do this over the Labour Day wkd

[Pete5000]

Actually the prices sound surprisingly reasonable - compared to some U.S. motorcycle tours I've seen - although of course you still need to get there and I'm not sure what gas prices are running in Europe. Single supplement is not way way outrageous. Nice selection of bikes as well. What are you thinking - about $6,000 all in?

Yeah I figured on $6,000 including the flight, which is about $1,100 out of Pearson - but I will probably squirrel away an extra 500 Euros for "whatever". Doubt there will be much souveniering though - luggage space at a premium of course. Usually when I go stateside I have enough room to bring back some sort of goodies. I'm concerned about packing my helmet and having airport handlers tossing the suitcase around.

I see a lot of Gappers! That was part of my riding last year, with the BRP, Dragon and Cherry Cola. I will be returning there some day for sure

[V-Tom]

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...Yeah I figured on $6,000 including the flight, which is about $1,100 out of Pearson - but I will probably I'm concerned about packing my helmet and having airport handlers tossing the suitcase around.
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When I have flown with my helmet I carried it on the cabin.

..Tom

[Gummiente]

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When I have flown with my helmet I carried it on the cabin.

..Tom

The looks from the other passengers were priceless, I'll bet.

[matthew]

Looking into east coast (not sure about nfld, time permitting) solo or with gf
pennsylvania for a long day trip or an over night trip with gf (she cant take long days)
lots of trips to muskoka / alongquin area

[Rotten_Ronnie]

I've been saving up all my pennies, and I think I'm ready to take the plunge in Europe!
Namely this (before the world ends in December ):

https://www.edelweissbike.com/en/all...of-europe.html

Even though that's going to cost me most of my travel funds for 2012, I was still hoping to
do some other local tours - maybe 3-4 days at a time.

Anyone else have plans in the making?

I'm booked for the Alps Extreme with them, We'll be flying out Mid June for 7 days riding in the Alps.

[killerkeith]

Deals Gap in May is on the calender, I haven't really thought about the rest of the year. Too many kids too plan that far in advance.

[schrader2]

Deals Gap in May is on the calender, I haven't really thought about the rest of the year. Too many kids too plan that far in advance.

I am in for the gap in May, would like to explore PA and WV some more this summer. Looking forward to another great riding season.

[killerkeith]

I am in for the gap in May, would like to explore PA and WV some more this summer. Looking forward to another great riding season.

Excellent!

[Dsquintz]

I plan on doing the east coast in July/august(right around lobster season).
plan on going through Npva scotia(cabot trail)/new brunswick. Going through ontario/quebec. Coming back might decide to go through maine and New york to come back across the border at niagara falls.

[Bluestreak]

Deals gap at some point in 2012 prolly later in the summer! If anyone wants to join would be fun

[boooya]

Yep gap in May, some weekends in PA and would like to explore more of WV.
Big one this year will be the east coast/Cabot trail of me. If that doesn't happen then will be heading to Cali and ride the coastal hyw.

[V-Tom]

I did the east coast and the Grand Canyon/Death Valley area in 2011. I am consdiering Alska this year but it depends on a few things. If I don't, I am sure I'll head down to the Deal's Gap area.

..Tom

[Rotten_Ronnie]

I did the east coast and the Grand Canyon/Death Valley area in 2011. I am consdiering Alska this year but it depends on a few things. If I don't, I am sure I'll head down to the Deal's Gap area.

..Tom

Alaska is 2014 for me, I thought a four week trip through the states, BC etc then the fast way back through the *groan* prairies.

Lots of weekend stuff as well, with a May long weekend kick off four day ride south of the border.

Late August my brother and I will head to PEI to stay at my sister's b&b, and perhaps Cabot Trail again as it'll be a first for my bro. And the states on the way back with a stop for Mt. Washington, and a leisurely ride through New Hampshire and Vermont back home.

A few fall weekend rides including the ADVRider Color in the Catskills, after which I'll probably do another Turkey ride down south again.

Whoot! It's going to be a great year!

[Gummiente]

We'll be doing a vacation ride to Paradise Island (aka: PEI) this summer. We've done the Cabot Trail twice and pretty much all of Nova Scotia already but just can't get enough of the East Coast, so we're spending two weeks on the island to round out the experience.