Bike trip across Europe to Russia - April 2017
 

Hi all,
Next year around April I wanna hit the road and explore Europe closer by motorbike. Given the route I might ride from Italy towards Greece and then further to Russia and Georgia. After a loop in Russia it is time to head back sooner or later, but I have no deadline, just a rough plan in which direction. I like spontaneous riding with imminent coincidences, wherever we get it can be everywhere funny:clap:
I prefer lots of camping and I don’t need much comfort in hotels, just maybe once in a while a Sauna is nice to have;)
Beside riding on tarmac roads I’m also into looking out for offroad tracks and terrible bumpy roads:scooter:

If someone looks at something similar and is ready to experience funny moments and adventurous riding then please get in touch:D

Ken

Hi,

Have a similar plan but prefer staying in hotels after a day on the bike.
But maybe we can ride together for a couple of days.
What bike you have? Bit more details about your plan?

Marcel

Hi Marcel,
Yes would be nice:) From time to time a hotel to recover is not bad.
I ride an old Africa twin. Start riding from Switzerland towards Greece across the countries in between as Croatia and Albania I have not such a detailed plan yet but after further to Hungary and Russia and I heard Georgia must be great for riding!
Where are you from?

Ken

Hi Ken,

Have sent you private message,

Marcel

Guys,

I will be travelling from the UK to Istanbul, then on to Georgia and Russia, returning via Belarus and eastern Europe next year. I only have 4 weeks of vacation from work, so not too much time sadly. Current schedule is to travel around May 2017.

Anyway, if there is any chance of meeting up with other people on the road, that would be great!

I have an F800ST and will be sticking to tarmac, not planning on camping as of now but that might change.

Hi,
Around Mai I'll be already for a while on the road however you will catch me up anyway as you have less time. I guess meeting up is no problem. Let's stay in touch:)

Hi guys,

My name is Alex, I live in Russia in Moscow. We do motorcycle tours in Russia, have bike rentals and small travel agency..))

If you are going to visit Russia next year and you have any questions:
1) Regarding visa
2) Crossing the border
3) Routes, hotels, sights

Don't hesitate to ask. I would be glad to help you.

See you on the road or in Moscow for a glass of beer...)))

Yours,
Alex

In Moscow June early
 

Hi Alex:

Sent you a PM.

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Hi there! I'll gonna ride my Dominator from south of Spain to Japan next year. The trip will start around the end of May. I'll cross France, Italy, Est Europe, Greece, Turkey, Georgia, Russia, Mongolia, Russia again and Japan.
It could be cool share some camping night, some beer and some Km!
Are u Italian? Cause I'm :)
See ya!
:thumbup1:

It's good to know the European roads will be active with like minded riders.....I was going to ride from OZ throughout SEA, then on to the UK..the new and rather strict laws several countries have or will implement is making it to difficult for someone inexperienced like me....so now I'm flying to England early April, buying a bike, kitting it up and planning on spending approx 3-4 months around Europe...and like you guys, hopefully meet up with other riders for part of my journey....


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Glad to hear someone else prefers the camping if weather permits. Ride until an hour before sunset, find suitable plot, eat and brew up (or bear) and chat before kip. No must be here or there, just agreement on direction.
I`m heading down to Bulgaria from UK after reaching Russian border in May, hoping to meet up with like minded riders en-route.

Hey hi,
Oh yes would be cool to drink once some abeer. I'm Swiss.
I was also looking at riding across Russia to Japan, that's a true adventure:thumbup1:
I still have this in mind, it just depends on what travel companion I meet. The Europe trip is my alternative including a loop in Russia.
How long is your trip gonna be?

See ya

Hi Alex
I am from Slovenia, was in Russia in May coming from Iran, Georga and going to Baltik states passing Rostov on Don, Voronech, Moskva and St, Petersburg, I had a very good ride on my bike with my wife and next year we are going to the Stan countris/Kazak,Uzbek,Tadjik,Kirgi.On the way back from Almaty I am not sure what way to go, would like to see as much of Russia as posibal. Was thinking on Going to Omsk and so on.
I am sure that you as a Biker can give me a good advice and recomandation an which rout to take going back home throu Ukrain .
thanks
Sašo


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Hi Guys

I'm planning on riding from Cyprus back to the UK - roughly: Turkey, Greece, Albania, Montenegro, Serbia, Bosnia & Herzegovina, Croatia, Slovenia, Austria, Germany, Belgium, France, UK.

I planning on 3-4 weeks in Late Apr/Early May. Seems like there is the potential for a few others doing similar routes. Keen to ride with others and not too fussed on the specific route - so if anyone interested in teaming up, let me know!

H

Hi mate.looking to do something similar.camping ok with me and no time limit.i would like to tag along with you for some of the journey.if u still looking.if not no worries.have a good 1

Hey hi,
Sounds great, I will send You a PM.

i'll be travel alone, it's a solitary journey :mchappy: but anyway I like to share few days with other riders and know different people on the way.
The trip gonna take aprox 3 months to arrive to Japan, I try to do that in 2 but with no rush.
All depend about the price of the bike shipping back from Japan, I'm considering different options, even riding back home, I mean until now the quote for the shipping are ridiculous expansive, more than the money I estimate to spent from Spain to Japan.
Its all in "programming mode" for now
pvt on mail me if you want!
See you!
:scooter:

Hi all,

Im in the UK. Ive just started thinking about an overland trip. My preferred destination would be somewhere in SE Asia, but this would be flexible. From my early planning it seems getting past/through Pakistan/India/China will be the difficult bit.

Im currently trying to decide on a bike, but thats a whole different thread :O

Hi I fancy doing something like that I'm also flexible on destination
Would you be camping or hotels I live in North Yorkshire

Hi,
I will be going for both, I think it's good to change from time to time unless we face a terrible storm then hotels.
How much time do you have?

Hi,
For me is riding past Pakistan and all those countries too complicated, so I prefer to tackle Russia and Mongolia:clap:
What is your time frame?