Travel Advice
Some bright spark once described adventure as ‘a journey without a plan’. Travelling by bike can be either the most inspirational, memorable event of your life or the most frustrating (but still probably memorable – for the wrong reasons). The difference is a plan and making a plan needs help and advice from riders who already made their mistakes. BikeSocial doesn’t tell you where to go or do many travelogue-type features, but we can help you learn the things you need to know about riding in France, Spain, America or many other places.
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2023 Motorcycle Live Guide
Everything you need to know about the NEC bike show
By Michael Mann10/11/2023Top 10 motorcycle friendly campsites
Looking to tour the UK? We've pulled together a list of ten cool motorcycle friendly campsites we've come found!
By BikeSocial05/05/2023What YOU need to ride in Europe | Essential checklist
Everything you do - and don't - need to ride in Europe
By Kev Raymond01/12/2022BikeSocial Busa Bonanza
Fifty Hayabusas, a 1.8-mile runway and a set of timing lights
By Simon Hargreaves09/06/2022Motorcycle touring in Spain
BikeSocial's guide to riding a bike in Spain: Great roads, great scenery and all the sun!
By Kev Raymond06/09/2021How to ride in Germany: Speed limits, documents, the law
From Autobahns to the Nürburgring; here's what you need to know...
By Kev Raymond06/09/2021How to ride a motorcycle in France
All you need to know about the new laws for riders and drivers in France
By Kev Raymond03/09/2021Top Ten Motorcycle Routes in Scotland
Maps and photos of the most spectacular roads in Scotland
By Simon Hargreaves22/02/2021John O'Groats to Land's End Motorcycle Routes
At 938-miles, this is the scenic three-day route
By Simon Hargreaves15/02/2021Top 10 Motorcycle Routes through the Alps
Maps and photos of some of the most spectacular scenery and roads in Europe
By Simon Weir05/02/2021
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