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Riding Across Europe - one girl, one Suzuki VanVan - 12 000km
Hi Guy's I would like to share with you my story.
In 2011 I ride across Europe on small Suzuki VanVan (125ccm). In 48 days i rode 12 000km.
At the beginning there were: 2 girls, 2 Suzuki VanVan's, 12 000km but Caroline decide to go back home after two weeks in the saddle. Here yo can find notes from my adventure
Soooo let's start:
Approximate route: Warsaw – Budapest – Transfagarasan – Ohrid – Bar – Bari - Florence – Monaco – Nice – Cannes – Barcelona – Valencia – Gibraltar – Lizbona – Porto – Bilbao – La Rochelle – Luxembourg – Brussels - Amsterdam – Berlin – Warsaw.
It's me Weronika (Veronica)
That's my bike Suzuki VanVan (Mr. Shogun)
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Day 1
We started our journey! Greetings from Kaniów (Poland), we’re spending night with nice motorcycle family (Thomas & Isabell) : )
The first kilometers (miles) were great. Sunny day, empty road. Just two bike's which attracted the attention on a pitstops
Me (Veronica):
Caroline:
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Inspiring story.
I never heard of a suzuki van van,and trust me im a bike nut.we never had them in oz.Are they 250's?Love to hear more about your journey,Noel
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Day 2
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Thanks Dog & Noel
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You may well be right but ive never seen one
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No they are a 125.....
And I believe in Aus they are known as a RV125, I could be wrong
I've already read Veronica's blog. Brillllllllllll
Total respect to her....
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125cc in this country is almost exclusively for moto cross bikes and scooters.
nice photo's girl's ,beautiful country.
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I rode to Aushwitz last year from the UK; your photos bring back memories! I really enjoyed riding in Poland. Welcome to the HUBB, and enjoy your journey!
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welcome!
will enjoy reading your ride report from 2011
have you done much more since then?
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Hi,
thanks for welcome
In 2012 I ride around Poland and in previous years: Alps, Scandinavia, Italy...
And this year I want to ride across america (Canada & US).
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welcome!
will enjoy reading your ride report from 2011
have you done much more since then?
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Outstanding , looking forward to the next chapter
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Outstanding , looking forward to the next chapter
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Carry on !
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