I'll be touring the island of Sicily come May. Has anyone here ever ventured that far down? Most guys here reside in Blighty which is a bit far off but maybe other forum members live mid Europe or maybe you guys are feeling more adventureous. You could also fly there and then rent a bike. If you're interested of going the long way down let me know, maybe we could meet there. Nice weather guaranteed. Fab dinners and wines. Great twisty coastal roads too. A slice of biker heaven, just stay clear of Palermo and Catania.
http://www.cimt.it/sicily.htm