All of us here at Cotswold Motorrad are bike enthusiasts as you can see pictures below from our journeys. As we reach that time of the year for the last rides of the season we got to reminiscing about our road trips. Some people feel the call of the open road. Some people go for the memories. Some people go to build friendships and connections that you can’t make in any old place.Whatever your reason, road trips are a huge attraction for motorbike owners and lovers. But what makes the grade for a good road trip?
The road maketh the rider.
When it comes to a bike break or tour the road itself is a draw and not necessarily the final destination; after all, you don’t kayak on a river just to get to the other side (we may have just discovered why the chicken crossed the road). When you have a passion for riding you love finding a road that shapes your driving skills and builds up your riding experience. Sometimes its exciting to pick a road you’ve never ridden down before just to see where it leads, although we do thoroughly advocate planning your routes too so you know your rest spots and refuelling locations.
Location, location, location.
You don’t have to go far and wide to find a place that is breath taking, where you see something you’ve never seen before, or where great memories become intrinsically tied. If you have the time and money to go overseas it’s a fantastic opportunity and there are plenty of recommended tours in America, or through the Rockies and across European continents. But Wales will do just fine too. Wherever you go in the world do make sure you’re packed for the climate and for emergencies-even if you’re in the middle of civilisation and not in the wilderness.
Sharing is caring.
Last time we heard about Werner’s trips and we felt inspired to share his stories with you. There is something about great memories being shared that inspires you to go out and make your own. It is quite possible that some of those memories may be one of those ‘you had to be there moments’, but you were there and you will always be able to share those times with the people you went with. And who cares!? Tell the story anyway!
We are currently asking where our customers want to go with a Dream Road Trip map in our coffee area, we really want to know! You might find people have the same place in mind, or they already have a great story to share about the place. If you have any photos or stories and recommendations about your trips, your bike or your kit please send them into mymotorrad@cotswoldgroup.com and we would love to share them.
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