Riding Abroad

Originally Posted by -Ralph-

You need to buy a bike first

Not to ride a broad...

[yorkie_chris]

Originally Posted by wheelnut

I believe you are correct with this it must be a FULL UK, EU, Canadian or American licence to ride in France. The 18 age limit only affects the French.

A UK provisional licence is only valid in the UK........

Aye, a 33bhp license counts as full for this, but no L plates and 125 though. I believe you would be alright if you were 17 with an A2 license, but check this.

If you had an A2 licence you'd be fine, as long as it's not a CBT. Then again, who wants to tour Europe on a 125 lol

Just remember one thing when touring the continent Switzerland is not in the EEC and has different regulations which they enforce very strictly.So anybody thinking of using Switzerland as a cut through keep this in mind and check beforehand

[jamesterror]

Cheers, I've got A2 license, not a bike yet but working on it.

At the time I go I will be 18.

Originally Posted by Dicky Ticker

Just remember one thing when touring the continent Switzerland is not in the EEC and has different regulations which they enforce very strictly.So anybody thinking of using Switzerland as a cut through keep this in mind and check beforehand

We're not going through Switzerland (this time round), we've picked a few places we'd like to go, this isn't the definate route but;

http://maps.google.co.uk/maps?f=d&so...e=UTF8&t=h&z=7

Looking at your route I'd head south to Namur, then through the Ardennes/Eifel region to Koblenz, a lot nicer than the flat featureless roads and highways you've currently got. If you don't you'll kick yourself, there are some great roads. If you want any more detailed route suggestions I'd be happy to oblige.

[jamesterror]

Cheers Tim I may take you up on that fairly soon.