On the open road with adventure just beyond your handlebars and nothing between you and that adventure except your visor … a motorcycle road trip is perhaps the most invigorating and complete way to travel with fewer barriers and buffers between you and the world than most other options.
Does this sound like your sort of fun? Keep reading for ideas about how to explore fascinating destinations by motorbike … and how to do it in style.
Where to Go?
Think big! Big skies, big panoramas, big receptions from friendly local folks intrigued by your arrival.
South Asian destination such as India, its Himalayan neighbours Nepal and mysterious Bhutan offer breathtaking vistas to admire, traditional cultures with which to interact, and opportunities to gather tales to tell for the rest of your life. Similarly riding across African countries like South Africa or Rwanda would yield a lifetime of extraordinary memories along with the chance to see the “Big Five” and more wildlife while on safari. Hitting the backroads of Southeast Asia’s Thailand and Laos would allow you to ride in remote corners of famously friendly places.
Maybe you’d prefer to ride the spine of the Andes in search of the remnants of ancient civilisation in Peru or to view from your visor the untouched wonders of Sri Lanka, the jungle highways of Indonesia or the vast horizons of Mongolia?
Wherever you go, be sure to book with a reputable tour provider, know your itinerary and your terrain and make safety your main concern at every turn.
What to Ride?
You want your trip to be legendary, right? So make sure you ride a legend. Riding in style on a classic bike such as a Royal Enfield means you’ll be as picturesque as the setting. The oldest global motorcycle brand in continuous production, Royal Enfield’s motorcycles look the part and give you pared down access to the road and the captivating charm of travelling as people did during bygone era. Remember, it’s about the journey not the destination. Why race past what you want to see when you can engage with the environment up close and in style.
Vintage Rides
Based in Lyon, France and Delhi, India, Vintage Rides organises guided motorcycle tours across the globe (to all the destinations mentioned above, actually) on Royal Enfield bikes for adventures that are characterfully memorable and exciting.
Where in the world would you most like to explore by motorcycle? What’s holding you back?
