Exploring the best motorcycle friendly destinations
03 August 2024: Exploring the best motorcycle friendly destinations
At Troll Tours, we specialise in offering exciting motorcycle tours to the most beautiful and thrilling destinations around Sydney. Our tours are designed to provide a mix of scenic beauty, cultural icons and unforgettable rides. To make memories which last forever. On all our tours, you are provided with a professional rider, helmet, jacket etc
However, we don’t organise tours outside of Sydney but we have put together a few ideas for those who are thinking of doing a longer ride, with or without a tour group.
Riding with a group of motorcyclists makes the excitement of exploring new roads even better. Imagine cruising with other bikers, going through beautiful mountain roads, and making great memories together.
Choosing the right Motorcycle Group Tour
Before you start your motorcycle, think about these things when picking a group tour:
- Where do you want to ride your motorcycle? From the rough coastlines of California to the gentle hills of Tuscany, there are many great places to visit.
- Skill Level: Be truthful about how much you know about riding and pick a tour that matches your experience. Most group tours have choices for new riders, those with some experience, and skilled riders.
- Tour Style: Are you looking for an exciting adventure or a relaxed sightseeing tour? Some tours are about thrilling rides, while others focus on beautiful views and cultural experiences.
- Group Size: Think about how you feel riding with many people. Smaller groups usually give a more personal experience, while bigger groups can feel more social.
Top Destinations for Motorcycle Group Tours
Here are some ideas to help you plan your next motorcycle group trip:
- Great Ocean Road, is a beautiful drive by the southern coast of Victoria, Australia. This ride has beautiful ocean views, lovely small towns by the sea, and chances to see animals like koalas and penguins. The Great Ocean Road is an Australian National Heritage-listed 240-kilometre stretch of road.
- California, USA: a scenic drive along the Pacific Coast Highway from San Francisco to Los Angeles. This famous path goes by beautiful cliffs, lovely seaside towns, and great places to surf.
- Dolomites, Italy: Enjoy the amazing scenery of the Italian Alps on a motorcycle trip through the Dolomites. Travel through beautiful valleys, by lovely mountain towns, and over famous mountain roads like the Stelvio Pass.
- Scotland, UK: Enjoy the stunning sights and interesting history of Scotland on a motorbike trip. Visit the beautiful mountains of the Highlands, see old castles, and try traditional Scottish whisky.
- Thailand: Go on a fun and exciting motorcycle trip in Thailand. Sail along sunny beaches, explore green jungles, and find old temples.
Exploring the best motorcycle friendly destinations is such fun and leads to even more ideas. These are just a few that can be done around the world.
Essential Things to Bring for a Group Motorcycle Trip
After you pick where you’re going and the tour you want to take, it’s time to start getting your things ready. Here are some important things to take with you on your motorcycle group tour:
- Safety Gear: You need a good helmet, protective clothes, gloves, and boots that fit well.
- Motorcycle Maintenance Kit: Have a simple toolkit ready for small repairs while you’re on the road.
- Wear comfy clothes: Bring layers for different weather and light clothing for hot days.
- Navigation: Take a GPS or a map of the route, and get to know the stops you plan to make.
- Camera: Take pictures of all the wonderful moments you will have on your trip.
- Group tour basics: Make sure to pack anything your tour company asks for, like communication devices
or tour t-shirts. - The friendship and shared moments of a motorcycle group tour are unmatched. So, get your stuff, invite your friends, and get ready to ride around on bikes.
Pro Tip:
Bring some fun things for everyone, like a deck of cards or a small speaker. These are good for relaxing and hanging out after a long day of riding. Think about wearing matching t-shirts or polo jersey shirts for your group. They will show your team spirit and look good in pictures. Plus, they’ll help you recognise each other while you’re on the road.
I hope this “exploring the best motorcycle friendly destinations” article has got you thinking! We can recommend a Group Tour company that goes to the USA. Contact us and we will give you their details. However, you might like to do a Troll Tour around Sydney in the meantime. We do not hire out motorcycles – our tours are chauffeured.