by "Spaze" (spazegun2213)
Published 04/12/2017 at 07:04
by "Spaze" (spazegun2213)
Published 04/12/2017 at 07:04
Tags: Motorcycle
; camping
STARS: 6
Alright, its been a while, but I’m still alive and doing well (although I do have the flu currently). Just before I moved over to Italy I was invited on a 16 day european motorcycle ride. A group was forming with the goal to travel from Italy, ferry to Greece and end in Spain where we’d ferry back. My plan is going to vary a little form his, but it should be an epic trip.
But before one can just jump on a motorcycle for 16 days and hope nothing goes wrong it makes sense to actually test your gear. So friday we set out for the Gargano Peninsula to the a campsite just outside the town of Peschici. These are a few of the photos I took along the way.
We started off a little rocky with my friends GPS leading us on a 40 minute loop back to the start point. So I ended up using google maps in offline mode.
Lunch break
Climb up to Monte Sant’Angelo
arrived at the camp site... literally on the beach
Day 2 we left just about everything at the camp site and headed out to explore the area. After riding PCH I’d have to say these roads were just as good. Some had terrible surfaces, but others were amazing sweeping sections with astounding views of crystal blue water.
coastline
break along the road
sunset by the campsite
Day 3 got up and headed out. We saw a ton of small towns and this is where we had lunch
All and all nearly 900km over the 3 days. Time to change all the fluids, look into a rear tire and order the last bits and bobs before we head out in May!
"RallyDarkstrike - Fan of 2-cyl FIATs, Eastern Bloc & Kei cars" (rallydarkstrike)
04/12/2017 at 07:53, STARS: 0
Very fun! Were are you from originally that you moved to Italy? Seems like a beautiful place to live! :)
"Spaze" (spazegun2213)
04/12/2017 at 08:14, STARS: 1
I’m from the US originally. Italy is VERY different, in some ways its better than the US, in others.... not so much. Thus far I’m enjoying my time here.
"JEM" (jem)
04/12/2017 at 09:09, STARS: 0
Awesome!
A shakedown trip is always one of the best ideas before a long moto trip.
"Master Cylinder" (mastercylinder28)
04/12/2017 at 09:20, STARS: 0
Looks like a gorgeous ride, I’m envious. I’m starting up the home buying process now and I expect I won’t have too many opportunities for a long ride in the near future, so I appreciate seeing other people’s awesome rides. Hope your 16-day tour goes well!
"Hammerdown" (hammerdown32)
04/12/2017 at 09:31, STARS: 0
Looks like fun! Moto camping is the best way to travel.
"DipodomysDeserti" (dipodomysdeserti)
04/12/2017 at 10:12, STARS: 0
Bellissimo! My great-grandfather grew up on a farm in San Demetrio, Calabria. I’m hoping to get down there in the next few years and visit the farm. Beautiful country.
"Spaze" (spazegun2213)
04/12/2017 at 10:38, STARS: 0
That depends on the home you buy! Since I’m camping and staying at hostels, its not going to be very expensive. Good luck with the home buying process!
"Spaze" (spazegun2213)
04/12/2017 at 10:40, STARS: 0
Italy is amazingly beautiful! It looks like your great grandfather grew up in a beautiful area as well. Drop me a line if you come out this way!
"Spaze" (spazegun2213)
04/12/2017 at 10:41, STARS: 1
yup, I’m still thinking about taking another set of shoes on the trip. They take up a LOT of room, but might be nice... might?
"JEM" (jem)
04/12/2017 at 10:58, STARS: 0
I HIGHLY recommend a second pair of shoes to wear around the campground. Slipping off riding boots and putting on some comfy shoes feels really good after a day of riding.
"BobintheMtns" (bobinthemtns)
04/12/2017 at 12:58, STARS: 0
I always just clip a pair of teva’s to outside of one my panniers.... easy, and doesn’t take up space.. and there’s nothing like going from boots to sandals.........
"Spaze" (spazegun2213)
04/12/2017 at 13:19, STARS: 0
I had a set of hikers (because I do want to do a little light hiking on the trip) but they do take up a lot of room in the bag... I might need to see if I can fit them outside the bags.
"Spaze" (spazegun2213)
04/12/2017 at 13:19, STARS: 1
Bob, thanks for the idea, I do have a set of teva’s and never thought about that.