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Guided Motorcycle Tours

RideWithUs guided motorcycle tours 2025

Guided Motorcycle Tours in Europe and UK

We plan our guided motorcycle tours as holidays to regions we know well. We carefully select the best places to stay and show you the most rewarding places to visit. We also know the best way to get from A to B (without missing out on C).

We have extensive knowledge of Europe, especially the Alpine, Central and Eastern European regions. We fluently speak English, Hungarian, Serbian and Croatian. And we also have a basic grasp of German, Slovenian and some Italian on a good day!

Since we guide our tours, we keep our groups small.

We guide the tours, respecting the speed limits of the host countries. Therefore, our guided motorcycle tours will not meet your expectations if you are after a knee-down type of holiday.

The social aspect of our guided motorcycle tours is essential to us, so we try and include most of the evening meals when we all eat together. Having said that, we provide a detailed route pack with daily itineraries, GPX files and hotel details, so you have the option to make your way to the hotels and re-join the group for an evening meal.

Although our tours are guided, and we aim to keep the groups together, this might not always be possible. Please study the routes beforehand and know how to use your GPS or navigational device. If you get separated from the group, be prepared to find your own way to the hotel.

Our European guided motorcycle tours start and finish in Folkestone. However, if you prefer a different crossing, just let us know.

Since we organise our guided motorcycle tours as holidays, the daily mileages very really if ever, go over 300 miles. Regular stops are incorporated, and they can be anything from petrol, a quick dash to the toilet or longer coffee and lunch breaks.

RideWithUs guided motorcycle tours are holidays that bring together like-minded people. Our business is to put the tours together using our insider knowledge of the regions. We do not advise or judge anybody as to what to ride and how to ride, but we do expect everybody to be able to handle their bikes and ride the roads we include in our tours. Our comprehensive tour pack is sent to you six weeks before the tour starts and provides all the information for you to get prepared.

We look forward to RidingWithYou on our guided motorcycle tours!

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Routes & tourist attractions

So many of the unique insights and special memories from RideWithUs motorcycle tours and holidays come from the tourist attractions we visit and the people we meet. With this in mind, we pay special attention to providing the right balance between riding the best roads and allowing enough time to explore and experience each region. This includes visits to the main tourist attractions, national parks, museums, monuments, local farms and vineyards or even boat and train day trips.

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Channel Crossing

We predominantly use the LeShuttle to cross the Channel for our guided motorcycle tours and holidays. This eliminates any potential complaints of seasickness, makes boarding and disembarkation much quicker, and the crossing is not affected by adverse weather conditions. Another important factor is flexibility. On the return leg of our motorcycle tours and holidays, if we arrive back to the check-in area at Calais before our scheduled departure time, there is always a realistic possibility of boarding the first available train. With its own motorway junction (11a M20), access to the Passenger Terminal couldn’t be simpler. Prior to boarding the shuttles, you will pass through both UK and French frontier controls, which means on arrival in France, you simply drive off the shuttle onto the European motorway network.

Hotels

As we specialise in organising motorcycle tours and holidays for smaller groups (12 bikes max.) and individuals, we have more choice in selecting the types of accommodation we use. We usually opt for family-run hotels where the owners extend a genuine welcome to motorcyclists. They are often situated in rural out-of-town locations, offer excellent customer service, and provide a homely ambience. However, pending on tour, we also use good quality elegant town hotels that are conveniently located near the city centres and tourist attractions. Our chosen hotels are mainly four-star with secure motorcycle parking.

Food

Authentic experience is a big part of any holiday, and guided motorcycle tours and holidays are no exception. Each region we visit on our tours offers its own unique selection of historical, cultural and social aspects. And often, the best way to experience all of these aspects together is through the local cuisine. Wherever we stay on our motorcycle tours and holidays, we make it our priority to include the local guest houses, restaurants, taverns and eateries that serve traditional home-made specialities.

It is not essential, but we recommend it. If you have never toured before, it’s a good way to find out if you like it or not.

Usually twelve. No more than fifteen.

The most we would ride in one day is about up to 300 miles. However, we like to stick to about 250 miles, or less when possible. It also depends on what kind of roads we ride. If it is a motorway then we cover a longer distance. If we ride the A and B roads then it is usually a shorter mileage.

It is entirely your choice who you decide to book with. Please spare some time to read our itineraries and how we run our tours. If we tick the boxes then there is your answer and we will welcome you.

It all depends. Each trip tends to be different. The group usually breaks down into smaller units. As long as everyone arrives safely at a destination we are fine with whatever riding arrangements are agreed.

You do not have to have a SatNav but we would recommend it. It makes life much easier when you are on the road. Nowadays most people have SatNavs. Without one you will not be able to take full advantage of our GPX routes.

As we run our tours only in the UK and mainland Europe we do not offer support vehicles. With comprehensive roadside recovery there is no need for a support vehicle. These guys are much better qualified and equipped to deal with any breakdowns. So we let the professionals do their job. 

If it is a shorter tour where comfort and luggage are not an issue then any bike over 400cc will do.  For a trip that is longer than 4-5 days, and you have a pillion as well, then a larger capacity machine would be more advantageous.

Not sure about the average age but the range tends to be between 35 and 60+. But age is not important, everyone is welcome.

It is not just that we welcome female riders but we also try to encourage them to join our tours.

Yes. Anything can be organised. If you have special requirements regarding departure ports please get in touch.

Yes. There are pillion riders joining our tours. In average perhaps more than half of the bikes on a tour are with pillion riders.

On guided tours the dates are fixed. On self guided tours it all depends on your exact requirements.

Good quality 3 and 4 star.

Because of the safety of the group and also we cannot afford to risk our riding licences we follow the speed limits of a host country.

Secure parking is one of the main criteria regarding our accommodation selection.

All breakfasts are included as well as most of the evening meals. On days off we usually suggest to people to make their own eating arrangements. This gives you an opportunity to explore. However, we always end up eating together!

Most of our destinations we visit ourselves at some point during our private touring or skiing holidays. Some of them came about from various races we do such as ultra marathons, triathlons, duathlons and Iron Man. We also get lots of ideas and requests from our clients, other riders and write-ups from touring magazines.

No, we do not ride every day especially during the longer tours. We try to include as many days off as possible. We try to give you enough free time to explore and enjoy the destinations.

The free days are included for you to do whatever you wish. You might decide to rest, wander around, or visit some local tourist attractions. However, we always have a suggested riding option available if anyone fancies a ride. For more information please refer to the trip itineraries. 

This all depends on the type and the seriousness of illness or injury. Your travel insurance should cover your hospital treatment and bike insurance should cover the cost of shipping your bike back to the UK. If it is a relatively short illness or non-serious injury we (RideWithUs) will do our best to assist you in re-joining the rest of the tour as soon as possible.

Fortunately, so far we have never cancelled a tour. Not all the tours got booked to their full capacity but we have always fulfilled our commitment to our clients. We hope and do our best to keep it that way. 

Each tour page has a Book Now button. Fill in the booking form and we’ll take it from there. 

This really depends on how long before the departure date you cancel (please refer to our terms and conditions page).

We accept all above.

Spain

What we love about this tour…

Only a few other guided motorcycle tours get better than this one. Ride through timeless scenery, pretty villages, endless forests, rugged mountains and high rocky plateaus, visit famed tourist attractions, and ride perfect, nearly traffic-free biking roads.

When we go:

16 - 27 April 2025

Countries:

Spain

Motorcycle rental

Available

12 DAYS

Normandy, Loire and Champagne

What we love about this tour…

This is an enjoyable guided motorcycle tour with plenty to see and do. A great mix of history, lush countryside, opulent chateaux, French food and quiet biking roads.

When we go:

03 - 09 May 2025

Countries:

France

Motorcycle rental

Available

7 DAYS

Holland, Belgium and Vosges

What we love about this tour…

Be different and find a different side to different destinations… Discover a quieter side of Europe…Eat and drink like a local… Travel the less travelled roads…

When we go:

10 - 17 May 2025

Countries:

Holland, Belgium, France

Motorcycle rental

Available

8 DAYS

Hungary, Slovakia, Poland, Czech Republic

What we love about this tour…

Eastern Europe motorcycle tour, a true Bohemian Rhapsody of history, culture, architecture, gastronomy, and perfect biking roads.

When we go:

25 May - 07 June 2025 - LIMITED SPACES AVAILABLE

Countries:

Belgium, Germany, Austria, Hungary, Slovakia, Poland, Czech Republic, Luxembourg, France

Motorcycle rental

Available

14 DAYS

Cotswolds Weekend

What we love about this tour…

Inviting biking roads meandering through the glorious countryside, golden-coloured stone cottages with thatched roofs, charming market towns.

When we go:

13 - 15 June 2025 - LIMITED SPACES AVAILABLE

Countries:

Motorcycle rental

Available

3 DAYS

Italian and Swiss Lakes

What we love about this tour…

Explore three beautiful Alpine lakeside towns, soak up the warm Mediterranean climate, indulge in traditional cuisine and ride some of the most exhilarating mountain passes and scenic biking roads.

When we go:

20 - 30 June 2025

Countries:

Belgium, Germany, Italy, Switzerland, France

Motorcycle rental

Available

11 DAYS

Swiss Alps and Austrian Tyrol

What we love about this tour…

Balconies with hanging flower baskets, welcoming people, varied mountain culture, famed tourist attractions, postcard-perfect scenery, traditional Alpine cuisine and iconic mountain passes are all included in this fully guided motorcycle tour.

When we go:

01 - 09 July 2025

Countries:

Belgium, France, Austria, Liechtenstein, Switzerland, Germany, Italy

Motorcycle rental

Available

9 DAYS

Ardeche and French Alps

What we love about this tour…

A perfect blend of the warm Mediterranean climate, Alpine charm, nearly traffic-free biking roads, and exhilarating mountain passes.

When we go:

12 - 20 July 2025 - TOUR FULL, RESERVE LIST AVAILABLE

Countries:

France

Motorcycle rental

Available

9 DAYS

Let’s go touring…

Guided Motorcycle Tours

Routes & tourist attractions

Channel Crossing

Hotels

Food

Spain

Normandy, Loire and Champagne

Holland, Belgium and Vosges

Hungary, Slovakia, Poland, Czech Republic

Cotswolds Weekend

Italian and Swiss Lakes

Swiss Alps and Austrian Tyrol

Ardeche and French Alps

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