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Home site of Cristina and Sergio Altair. Motorcycle's journeys through the last 10 years... Suzuki Burgman 400, Suzuki Burgman 650, BWM R1200 RT and Ural Sportsman... the adventure tasted by a "civilized" couple who still is trying to get the wild from within...
... and that's just the beginning... becouse now they're heading their biggest adventure...
Los viajes en moto de Cristina y Sergio Altair. Viajes en Burgman 400, Burgman 650, BMW R1200 RT y Ural Sportsman... la aventura saboreada por una pareja civilizada que todavia trata de ver lo salvaje de dentro...
Y esto no es mas que el principio... porque ahora afrontan su mayor aventura....
Guided motorcycle tours of Ypres, the Somme, Verdun, Operation Overlord, Operation Market Garden, the battle of the bulge
"Our campsite is situated in the most picturesque part of France, perfect for touring and sight seeing. We have a shaded terrain, cabins, different rental facilities, a restaurant with bar, good (live)music, modern sanitary facilities with washing machine and tumble dryer and a great pool. Spread out over the terrain we offer water and electricity. In the bar we have wireless internet and a laptop for ‘public’ use; free of charge!"
Six guys on a trip to Morocco from Goes (The Netherlands) on motorcycles. Two BMW's, two Kawasaki's, a Suzuki and a Triumph Tiger make up the Team Short Way Down. Named after the Long Way Down trip through Europe and Africa of Ewan McGregor.
On the site you'll find the preparations and the trip report from Ocotber 5th 2009 onwards.
La Basse Cour, Biker-friendly B&B near Alençon (Lower Normandy, France). Friendly welcome, comfortable beds, generous ensuite bathrooms with large showers and plenty of hot water. Two doubles, one twin bedroom. Extra bed possible in one of the double rooms. Large lakeside gardens to chill out and relax, sheltered terraces with plenty of seating and tables. Cheap, good value restaurant with good food and plenty of it just 200m away - but don't look at the restaurant decor!
Secure garage space, workshop, tools for emergency repairs - you can borrow airlines and workshop tools if necessary. In case of wet weather there is an airer in the garage for drying your gear. Cloths and detergent provided for cleaning helmets and visors.
The story of 4 friends on BMW bikes riding for 5 weeks from France to India, visiting Turkey, Iran, Pakistan, India etc... They come from different parts of the world, Thailand, Serbia, France and met in Italy to start their trip together. Visit us to read the story and see their photos and links to history about the region they visit
"Appleton's is a warm and biker friendly bed & breakfast perfectly situated in the Centre region of France, simply reached by all modes of transport."
French and Spanish touring regions, the tour guides speak fluent English.
Recommended by mjls on HUBB: "Formule1 don't have a bathroom inside your room. Etape hotels do have."
"We offer self or guided motorcycle tours of south west France, based in the 'lot' region."
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