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By *udith55TV/TS
over a year ago
Birmingham |
"Just wondered if it was worthwhile going on one..."
A tour group means that there is always someone to talk to over dinner, travelling on your own cane be a bit boring unless you speak French/German/etc. |
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You could just organise a group put it on Facebook a forum even on here.
People will contact you. I have found if you give it enough notice people will enquire but not commit but bump the post closer with your ideas broad out line of time places and cost and you will get a few say yes
Then you got your group ride and you will normally find one who has done it before so even if your a novice there’s always help  |
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I did a group ride a few years ago on part of Route 66 in California, Arizona and Nevada. The drawback for me was the set itinerary and the fact I didn’t have the option to spend time anywhere. It was the itinerary or bust. Smashed out 1800 miles on a Harley. Long enough to know I won’t be buying one.
I have done a couple of trips to Denmark. I have a mate who is a member of a club there so we did a run to their summer rally a couple of times. Beautiful country. I ended up doing most of the planning for them. |
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By *ombikerMan
over a year ago
the right side of the river |
I have done a few tours with a couple of friends. Nothing organised. Some camping or f1 hotels, or premiere Classe hotels are quite cheap €30 to €40 for a room, can get 4 in some rooms, 2 bunk beds, shower, so can be very inexpensive if you book them beforehand |
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By *udith55TV/TS
over a year ago
Birmingham |
One of my touring clubs is advocating getting an International Driving Licence from the Post Office if your planning to be abroad on March 29th. If we exit without a deal the Europeans may decide that British driving licences are not valid. Insurance may need to be taken out for driving abroad as well.
It's just like it was before Maastricht. |
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I think if you watch the negotiations the EU is back pedalling now, they are saying British driving licenses will be valid.
And we have always needed insurance for europe, so there is no change there.
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OHH Yes I know what the French coppers are like. In 1980 two up with girlfriend at the time on a Honda CB 900. They nicked me for speeding in the middle of nowhere and took my last Travellers cheque off me to pay the fine, £140.00
for 10 kilometers over limit. I avod France like the plague now. |
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By (user no longer on site) OP
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"I think if you watch the negotiations the EU is back pedalling now, they are saying British driving licenses will be valid.
And we have always needed insurance for europe, so there is no change there.
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I hope that you are correct as I have just been looking at exchanging my UK licence for a French one and found out that it will tale over 12 months to process!
If there is a hard Brexit and my UK licence becomes invalid, I may be in a spot of bother! |
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By *ombikerMan
over a year ago
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"I think if you watch the negotiations the EU is back pedalling now, they are saying British driving licenses will be valid.
And we have always needed insurance for europe, so there is no change there.
I hope that you are correct as I have just been looking at exchanging my UK licence for a French one and found out that it will tale over 12 months to process!
If there is a hard Brexit and my UK licence becomes invalid, I may be in a spot of bother!"
If you have an address and some official letter like a bill or bank statement you should be able to exchange one in Ireland easily enough |
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By (user no longer on site) OP
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If you have an address and some official letter like a bill or bank statement you should be able to exchange one in Ireland easily enough"
As far as I can see, you need to reside in Ireland to get an Irish driving licence.
My application for a French one was posted today - let's see what the legalities are of having a British licence after March 29th actually are. |
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By *edonistsatplayCouple
over a year ago
Portsmouth, North Brittany, France |
Methinks that any UK resident person will require an international driving licence to drive in mainland Europe ... and viccy-verky for those of us resident in the EU, as well as specific insurance - more expense!
At the moment most insurers cover includes the EU as part of the deal, same with the licence, however, post 29th - ABC! (All Been Changed)
When we got our French licences a few years ago, we were told that we could get the international one FOC at the same time although your French permis will allow you to drive anywhere within the EU same as the 'old' UK licence.
I think I've got that right although I stand (sit actually) to be corrected! |
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"Methinks that any UK resident person will require an international driving licence to drive in mainland Europe ... and viccy-verky for those of us resident in the EU, as well as specific insurance - more expense!
At the moment most insurers cover includes the EU as part of the deal, same with the licence, however, post 29th - ABC! (All Been Changed)
When we got our French licences a few years ago, we were told that we could get the international one FOC at the same time although your French permis will allow you to drive anywhere within the EU same as the 'old' UK licence.
I think I've got that right although I stand (sit actually) to be corrected!"
You are spot on in what you have said - in hindsight, wish Onjad changed mine a few years ago!! |
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By *edonistsatplayCouple
over a year ago
Portsmouth, North Brittany, France |
ahhhh yes.. hindsight, the only true perfect science! 
We were deliberating on doing a World Tour of Ireland, Scotland & England this year, but with the extra insurance and the ferry price increases, it's looking like a World Tour of France instead! |
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