I agree about France too. Pulled up at a petrol station, somewhere in the Vosges, as I was having trouble with my GPS. It was chucking down but within a few minutes, this lad jumps out his van and ran over asking if he could help me. Poor lad got soaked through. Can't say they're not helpful and very friendly.

Riding around mainland Europe is much easier then riding around London.
I would avoid the motorways in Germany if you can. In fact I would avoid motorways in any country if possible.

You MUSt have breakdown cover that gets the bike home should the worst come to the worst. Getting yourself home is pretty easy, just make sure you know all the places on your route that Ryanair flies from.

I am English and live in Denmark. I much prefer to ride here than in the UK.

Steve

Why wouldn't it be wise or even safe? Thats a comment that often puzzles me, sort of like Americans being all worried about touring in Europe...alone. :confused1:

Worry less; enjoy more. We're all still on planet earth.

go for it
 

I too prefer travelling alone, i enjoy the company of other bikers but when travelling i like the freedom of being able to branch off the planned route if i want too or stop in a place that interests ME rather than an enforced stop that is of some interest to someone else.

I will be riding to Spain sometime next year, i plan to take the leisurely route down and will plan my route carefully but also have the flexibility that solo riding allows.

You have a modern reliable bike and the mileage that you will cover will be taken in its stride, just make sure that your tyres are good for a couple of thousand miles and off you go.

Please post your trip report on here, as we would all like to hear how you get on.

Go for it.