Went for a wee spin on the m/cycle ! (21 countries & 6000 miles)
Posted: Wed Oct 12, 2022 6:01 pm
It's simple really - every year for the last 6 or 7 , the FIM (that's the two wheel bit of the FIA to you Formula 1 fans) organise a get together for Motorcyclists. Usually a different country -the aim being a social event to "promote" motorcycling in the country that is hosting it. Max 250 people (or is it bikes ?) , 5% max from the host country - heavily sponsored by host country ... clearly hoping the the visitors will come back in the future and spend lots of money !
This year was Greece - town of Kavala (I had never heard of Kavala) ... and when I checked on location, decided since it was only a days ride from Istanbul .... well it would be rude not to visit. ............. and since we were in the area , and my wife's Grandfather had "driven" a ship at Gallopili .... it would be a shame not to visit there too ............... etc.
So it was in early Sept , that my wife and I loaded up the Goldwing and headed East ............ having never been to Poland , it was on the route , and so on it went. Got back last week , 33 days away , about 24 days riding. Could tell some stories and share some photies if anyone is interested .......... otherwise will leave you with one "piece of advice" : DON'T try driving in Istanbul traffic at evening rush hour on a heavily laden (approx) touring motorcycle, two up !!
The sponsored bit is relevant : For something like 275 Euros a head , we had 4 nights , in 5 star Hotel accomodation , with all meals and wine included , and that included daily trips out - some ferry crossings and the like. (Next year Tunisia .... never been there either !!!)
This year was Greece - town of Kavala (I had never heard of Kavala) ... and when I checked on location, decided since it was only a days ride from Istanbul .... well it would be rude not to visit. ............. and since we were in the area , and my wife's Grandfather had "driven" a ship at Gallopili .... it would be a shame not to visit there too ............... etc.
So it was in early Sept , that my wife and I loaded up the Goldwing and headed East ............ having never been to Poland , it was on the route , and so on it went. Got back last week , 33 days away , about 24 days riding. Could tell some stories and share some photies if anyone is interested .......... otherwise will leave you with one "piece of advice" : DON'T try driving in Istanbul traffic at evening rush hour on a heavily laden (approx) touring motorcycle, two up !!
The sponsored bit is relevant : For something like 275 Euros a head , we had 4 nights , in 5 star Hotel accomodation , with all meals and wine included , and that included daily trips out - some ferry crossings and the like. (Next year Tunisia .... never been there either !!!)