Neevesy shares his tips on motorbike touring | MCN | Motorcyclenews.com

Chief Road Tester, Michael Neeves, loves nothing more than travelling long distance by motorbike. Here are some of the tips he's learned over the years for doing just that.

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[dunksuk]

Neevesy's enthusiasm for all things bikes is contagious...best journo in the biz and totally genuine

[WalkerKlondyke]

I have to say, Neevesy and Sylvain Guintoli are the things getting me through this lockdown.

[JamiePryke]

Ive only been riding for a couple years. Did a trip to the alps with my dad last year. So many stories, lots of things learnt, but mainly the best holiday of my life. We planned as little as possible and saw as much as we could from here to Austria and back in two weeks. Trying to explain it to biker mates at work, it's hard to overstate just how it affects your life and perspective of the world.
You can travel so far, in such a short amount of time, with just an engine and two wheels. The freedom is unlike anything else. And as soon as I got back, I just wanted to go again.

[Markycarandbikestuff]

New rider here, not planning on touring but I could listen to Neevesy talk about bikes and riding all day.

[TheCdubbleyoo]

I don't live in Europe or have friends to ride with. I still watched this whole video.

[castigo]

I'm from Bellagio on Lake Como and I really appreciate Michael's kind recollection of my home. I sure hope he'll be able to come back when it's safe, there might be a couple of nice roads still to discover here! A presto!

[darrenbutler]

Did my first tour in September this year from Stoke to l, estartit in North East Spain and all Mr Neeves advice was spot on. Only thing I would do differently is leave extra time to keep off motorways if possible.

[AC-idrf]

“If you’ve never done it before, you are in for the biggest treat of your life.” So true.

Great observations about sat nav as well. They are perfect for the last mile when you are trying to find your hotel, or if you are absolutely desperate for a petrol station, but ride without if you can. You will see and experience so much more and have more fun.

[davem]

I've loved touring Europe for 30+ years and I prefer to always pre-book accommodation but specifically ask if they speak English and would be happy to translate by phone for me eg; when Neevesy couldn't speak enough Italian to easily sort his brakes. He could have phoned the Hotel. It's really helped me several times. I'm told modern mobiles can translate now but I like the human connection. Marvellous video, thank you.

[plumrider]

Thanks for the tips. I’m about to embark on my first trip (solo), a five day, 1600km ride up the North Queensland, Australian coast on my newly acquired Royal Enfield Interceptor 650! I know it’s not an ideal tourer but it doesn’t bother me, I just love being on it. Can’t wait!

[rodrigokohn]

Neevesy you deserve a lot of praise for keeping things so normal and genuine perhaps no more so than in this video ...really practical, helpful and valuable tips that we all benefit from enormously. Thank you and Thanks MCN for sharing the love :)

[Milenu]

When you are in a city, especially a big one, then the navigation is really helpful. Getting lost and asking people for directions is an experience that might add to the adventure, but when it's 10pm and you've been riding all day and it's raining...better know where you are going.

[carl]

This video just got me so excited to get out touring again, already had to cancel two trips this year but hearing you describe the feeling of being away on the bike brings it all back.. also the feeling of that evening beer is spot on

[richieford]

Ride to the tank, bin the sat nav’s, best free advice right there ppl bravo Neevesy

[kecabojan]

Planning on doing road trip from Vancouver to San Francisco and back, ~3000km in a month or (when border opens). Just bought Tuono 660 and I am gearing up for this 6-7 day trip. This video is really helpful. Never done more than a full day of local riding.

[dardobartoli]

I have no intention of touring (or at least to any level discussed here), but I could listen to Michael all day. I love it when experienced and truly qualified people share their knowledge without making the rest of us feel inadequate (instead of the usual google scholars on the forums).
Brilliant stuff and thank you.

Might even think of getting a motorcycle now ;-).

[sueandtimacousticduo]

Tasmania!! Love how, while we didn’t get a mention ( boo!), you still snuck some footage in there at 14:50 or so!

[jorgoshki]

Some of my best travelling memories are motorcycle trips from Finland to northern Italy trough Germany and Alps. Amazing memories 😊

[k_plax]

No other words have resonated with me so much than Neevesy’s description of riding between 0:45 and 3:35min.

[Richard_on_the_Road]

Your quote: I like a bit of water, I often look for a river, then a road that follows the river. WOW! Great scenery and corners. The first place that I can think of to prove that is US12 in Idaho, USA. The road is referred to as The Lolo Pass Road from Lolo, ID west to Lewiston, ID at the Washington border. There is a sign near the beginning that says Caution: 99 miles of Winding road. I've ridden the B500 through the Black Forest as well as SS125 in Sardinia last year, about 10K over 2 months. If breakfast is not included in the hotel I prefer to ride for an hour or so then have breakfast to also take a break.