The Everyday Biker’s Guide to Touring Europe: Routes, paperwork, kit and day-to-day realities so you can plan your trip and enjoy it - Softcover

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You keep saying “one day”.

This book helps you pick a date, pack the bike and go.

If you’re an ordinary UK rider who stares at photos of the Alps, Pyrenees, Picos or the Med and thinks “I’d love to ride there”, you’re not alone. Many never get past the idea stage. The noise around bikes, kit, rules and routes makes it feel harder than it is. You don’t need a new motorcycle, a military itinerary or a boot full of gadgets. You need the right basics handled and the confidence to set off.

The Everyday Biker’s Guide to Touring Europe cuts through the faff. It’s a practical, road-tested way to plan a simple, flexible trip that suits you. You’ll sort the essentials - bike, documents, cover, luggage, route - without turning riding into admin. And when something doesn’t go to plan, you’ll have a calm way to deal with it and carry on enjoying the ride.

What you'll learn:

- Choose and prepare the bike you already own for long days: reliability, comfort, tyres, chain care and luggage balance
- Sort the boring admin that matters abroad: passport, driving licence, V5C, insurance, European cover and a simple backup system
- Set a route you can change without stress: anchor points, realistic daily mileage by terrain, rest days and “float” days
- Pack for real weather and real days: layers, waterproofing, glove strategy, drying routines and quick-access kit
- Pick ferries or Tunnel sensibly: booking tips, first-day targets and riding on the right without turning it into a drama
- Use navigation that behaves: phones vs GPS, offline maps, charging, wet-weather mounts and getting into cities without a meltdown
- Handle hiccups with less fuss: punctures, dead batteries, garage visits abroad and making good decisions when you’re tired

Who this book is for:

- UK riders planning their first European trip
- Bikers who’ve done a bit of France and want to reach the Alps, Pyrenees, Picos, Dolomites or the coast
- Anyone convinced they need a different bike or piles of kit before they can go
- Riders who prefer comfort and good food to suffering for a story
- People who want clear, experience-led advice without macho posturing

Written by Ian Stone, a lifelong biker who actually rides these miles. He writes from the saddle, not a desk—sharing what works, what’s overrated and the small details that make days smoother: ferries, tolls, fuel stops, odd sat‑nav moments, weather swings and the joy of ending a long day with good food and a safe bike. No guru act, no one‑true‑way—just straightforward guidance that can help you feel ready to go.

Pick a destination, set a sensible plan and ride. The memories start the moment you leave the driveway.

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