Touring UK Trip - August

The Jurrasic coastline in Dorset is stunning as is Cornwall and Devon.

 

Aaaaw!! When you have you're licence back we'll meet up and go for a spin! I'm not far

 

Me neither!

 

It's a nice idea!! I just don't plan too far ahead these days. I have turned 'falling into a bucketful of tits and coming out sucking my thumbs' into an art form!!

 

I could join you on the 12th - Newcastle to Carlisle leg of the journey (will have to confirm nearer the time).......... There's also a Triumph dealership in Newcastle should you want / need to drop into.

 

Possibly meet up for the last leg on the 21st - subject to me not being on holiday!

 

Looks good. I hope all goes well with the MOD 1

 

Like Scoot65 I could join you for 12th it's a Saturday and I don't work Saturday

 

Ambitious plan Matt, just thinking about it creams me. A plan B would be to ride a day, rest a day sightseeing, I found this means I get to see something other than road and traffic. Done lots miles in Europe, my best times are when I do the 2hrs riding T,P and Petrol and meeting other riders, stop and chat a while. Remember it's the journey that's the point, not the getting there to schedules, did my head (and backside) in when I rode like that. As suggested by others, ride a route that takes you over the magnificent Humber Bridge (then no need to waste time stopping). Make sure you ride the Olivers Mount Race circuit where ALL the greats have raced at Scarborough (just an ordinary road during the week, you WILL have braggin' rights when yer get back (I've done this in front of a race crowd when "parading" an old Bonnie between the practice and racing). There's a Cafe there so you can eat chat, and then get on yer way over the fantastic North Yorks Moors. If I'm reading this right it's a big ask for yer wife on her own bike? My wife rides but we tour on mine, less stressful, and fallin' out. Suggest yer both have a weekend trial first doing the mileage yer thinking about.
Just my experience Matt, do it your way of course, be safe, and have a fantastic trip,might see yer Scarborough way. I'm not being negative mate not my style in the asylum..pass me the tablets Big Lad

 

Hi Matt what a great looking plan. IMO you have it about right, the days do not look to challenging with plenty of time along the way for stops. This is how I like to tour a maximium of 4 to 4.5 hours riding which allows loads of time at your chosen destinations. Enjoy and don't forget to post your trip report with some pictures.
Wessa

 

On your return journey if you can pass through Bournemouth/Poole on a Tuesday evening, the Poole Quay bike night is well worth visiting. On a warm Summer evening, thousands of bikes turn up.