Short Fly Ride Holiday Options

[KTMsm]

I fancy a few days riding in the sun and coincidentally Hertz have sent me through a 15% off offer



I've never done anything like it before but just fancy 3 or 4 days by myself riding

Do any of the locations stand out ?

Anything else / other companies to consider ?

[Krikkit]

I've heard it's good fun but never done it myself - another one to consider is the canaries.

[Marquezs Stabilisers]

To avoid snow, I'd look at Rome or Bari myself. Either ride up the Via Appia to Rome and then on into Umbria and Tuscany.

[lukeyman]

I'd choose Portugal off that list. Shame all the Hertz bikes are adventury stuff though!

[Jazoli]

There are some amazing roads around Alicante, short flight time too, even with 15% off Hertz is expensive, have a look at www.motollopis.es or triumph adventure experience Alicante.

Edited by Jazoli on Thursday 9th March 19:21

[Krikkit]

Jazoli said:

...have a look at www.motollopolis.es

Dead URL for me

[ChocolateFrog]

Harry's trip to northern Spain looked good if you fancy a bit of light off road, guess that might not be possible with a hire bike.

He got the ferry to Santander.

[Marquezs Stabilisers]

ChocolateFrog said:

Harry's trip to northern Spain looked good if you fancy a bit of light off road, guess that might not be possible with a hire bike.

He got the ferry to Santander.

Best roads in Northern Spain are a severe risk of snow for at least another month

[modellista]

Krikkit said:

another one to consider is the canaries.

Having just come back from Fuerteventura and hired a bike there (nice if a little rusty Interceptor from https://www.eastcoastrides.eu), 24 hours/250km was enough time to get round most of the island. Tenerife is a bit bigger, maybe 48 hours worth. Even though it was good fun while it lasted, I certainly wouldn't make the trip just for the riding. Stick to the mainland.

[ChocolateFrog]

Marquezs Stabilisers said:

ChocolateFrog said:

Harry's trip to northern Spain looked good if you fancy a bit of light off road, guess that might not be possible with a hire bike.

He got the ferry to Santander.

Best roads in Northern Spain are a severe risk of snow for at least another month

Unless I missed it I didn't see a departure date.

[KTMsm]

I'm thinking of going soon

Just a short trip so I don't want to ride mine over

I have looked at offroad and will do something whether that's TET, Morrocco etc but that would be in a group & much later in the year

[dibblecorse]

Based on that list, I'd probably go to Nice, ride the coast to Genoa, then go across to Bologna, visit Ducati & Ferrari and come back .... could be a fun few days ...

[Marquezs Stabilisers]

dibblecorse said:

Based on that list, I'd probably go to Nice, ride the coast to Genoa, then go across to Bologna, visit Ducati & Ferrari and come back .... could be a fun few days ...

That would be a great trip

[moto_traxport]

Krikkit said:

I've heard it's good fun but never done it myself - another one to consider is the canaries.

Seconded on The Canaries.

I’ve used this lot before;

https://www.canaryride.com/

Great fun while the U.K. is still waking up from Winter weather.

Don’t focus too much on ‘which’ motorcycle for a few days away.

[Jazoli]

Krikkit said:

Jazoli said:

...have a look at www.motollopolis.es

Dead URL for me

Edited now thanks

[Andy XRV]

Marquezs Stabilisers said:

To avoid snow, I'd look at Rome or Bari myself. Either ride up the Via Appia to Rome and then on into Umbria and Tuscany.

That would also be my choice. From Rome I'd ride down the west coast to Pompei then take the cliff top coast round to Sorrento and Salerno. Great weather great roads and the food and wine is to die for. Can't think of a better way to spend a few days on a motorbike.

[KTMsm]

Just checking on the weather in Spain / Portugal and looks like I'd have to wait until at least April really

Gran Canaria looks good already weather wise

Insurance - are there any recommendations for health cover that cover motorcycles / are they an issue if it's just road use ?

[Kickstart]

Have a Google for Toro adventure in Malaga - great trips in a fantastic part of the world - been twice you really cannot go wrong with them

[Tardigrade]

KTMsm said:

Gran Canaria looks good already weather wise

I was there a couple of weeks ago, very pleasant - dry & sunny, daytime temps 19-22°. Didn't rent a bike as with family, but hired a car and went around the coastal roads on West side, over the central mountains etc. The small roads are absolutely stunning, low traffic and incredible views. Definitely on my bucket list to go back and rent a bike for 3 days.

[Marquezs Stabilisers]

KTMsm said:

Just checking on the weather in Spain / Portugal and looks like I'd have to wait until at least April really

Gran Canaria looks good already weather wise

Insurance - are there any recommendations for health cover that cover motorcycles / are they an issue if it's just road use ?

Most travel insurance is 125cc at most. The link below will cover you on big bikes, trackdays, and preexisting conditions (which I have a few of). Give them a call and they sorted me and the wife same day

https://www.navigatortravelinsurance.co.uk/motorcy...