The Group in Luxembourg – great riding, a really fun group & glorious weather made for another fab tour.
We start with a briefing at Calais
Morning coffee stop
We ALWAYS regroup for any motorway
Keith (& others) put on waterproofs
Jen’s leading today
“Hi John & Jen, this was my 7th tour with BN European Tours and once again it did not disappoint. Although a short tour the roads were sublime, particularly those in Luxembourg, encouraging you to open the throttle just that little bit more! Lunch and coffee stops are well chosen and are often in the nicest towns. Hotels ranged from good to excellent, all offering a decent breakfast and usually a good restaurant if you didn’t want to stray too far in the evening. We were blessed with good weather which made the riding experience even more enjoyable. Word of warning though, as stated by J&J, this tour is for experienced riders only. I consider myself a reasonably good rider but I haven’t concentrated so hard for a long while! My next tour with BN is later this year and tours 9 & 10 will be next year for certain – if just to get a free T shirt! Lastly, my thanks to my fellow riders (and pillions), what a great bunch you were. As Mr Honda once said “You meet the nicest people on a BN Tour”
Reece Compton, 7th tour, Triumph Tiger 1050 Sport, Essex
Greg & Rachel – Kawasaki Z1000SX
Ian – Honda Goldwing
“We just had to do the 5 x 4 again as it was a bit of a washout the first time round. Doing the tour in the sunshine and riding through the never-ending twisties, trying to get our knees down, had us both grinning like Cheshire cats! What an experience!!!!
Down to John and Jen’s meticulous planning and research into hotels, roads, gorgeous places to stop for refreshments, alongside their utmost care towards safety, you are guaranteed a fabulous holiday. We had an amazing time. We made friends with so many like-minded ‘bike nuts’ who were such a giggle and great company, we can’t wait to do another tour again soon.
P.S Greg is so excited to see his name on the leader-board (even if it is right at the bottom – bless him). All the best and thanks again”
Greg (3 trips) & Rachel (2 trips) Collins, Kawasaki Z1000SX, Surrey
Mike – Ducati Multistrada 1260S
Andy – BMW S1000R
Lunch stop
“Hi John & Jen, all I can say is that every aspect of the tour exceeded my expectations, I cannot think of a single negative. I have tried to post a glowing review on Google but the moderators have chopped it for some reason (perhaps it’s too glowing!) anyway I have appealed. So when I have finished having a punch up with the fancy Google algorithm I will find a way of putting at least some kind words on the review. Many thanks for everything, please let me know if the WW2 Tour is going to run, kind regards“
Derek Smith, 1st tour, Kawasaki Versys, Essex
Afternoon stop – cafe closed!!
Now it’s getting hot…
Keith & Russ have ice-creams
“Hi John & Jen, that was very kind of you to follow me home on the motorway to make sure I was ok!
Well I really can’t say enough good things about the trip. It was fantastic as far as I’m concerned, a really great bunch of people on the tour & pretty well matched riders too. If I had to raise any points that could be improved it would only be that not all the hotels had air conditioned bedrooms which would have been ideal with the heat. Don’t forget to get in touch if any of this years tours become available please. All the best & hopefully see you again soon.”
Simon Loughlin, KTM Superduke R, Gloucestershire
So who DIDN’T see the huge wild boar ???
Our hotel is next to…
Europe’s largest fort
You can go inside
Jen met a Bernese!
Time for drinks before dinner
“Hi John & Jen, the trip was wonderful – unfortunately I had to cut it short. The hotel & food was lovely, everybody on the trip was very friendly & made for a pleasant atmosphere, thank you for a well organised trip & a special thank you to both for looking after us all so well” [Ian’s 5* Google review – thanks Ian]
Ian Flay, 1st tour, Honda Goldwing, Dorset
Dinner is included tonight
John has an announcement
It’s Keith 10th trip (plus 1 driving the van!)
That’s back-to-front!!
It’s Russ’s 10th trip too
Then the jokes start…
Haven’t you heard it before Caimin???
Everyone else has!!!!
Hotel has secure parking
There’s always a morning briefing
Hilarious Reece!!
We stop at a viewing area
Time for a break
John
Rachel & Greg
Bryan & Jacqueline
“Hi John & Jen, this was our second tour with BN European Tours and our fears about whether this would be as enjoyable as the first were quickly dispelled. Without a doubt this was just as good as our first experience!
The roads were fantastic as was the company. We were fortunate to have a really great group of riders and pillions again which really enhanced the overall experience. We are already considering which tours to join next year. Kind regards”
Bryan & Jacqueline Huish, 2nd tour, BMW R1250GS, Bristol
What a fab view
Come on Keith!!!
The group in the Belgian Ardennes
Lovely scenery in the Ardennes…
For those who didn’t see it!!!
Some great roads
Jen’s leading again
Russ – BMW S1000RR
Mick – KTM 1290 Superduke GT
Keith – Kawasaki ZH2
Ian & Heather – BMW R1200R
Reece – Triumph Tiger 1050 Sport
Bryan & Jac – BMW R1250GS
Mike again
Simon – KTM Superduke R
Simon again
Caimin – BMW F850GS then Paul
Backmarker John – Tiger 660 Sport
Lunch stop
We have a new recruit!
Afternoon coffee stop
More fab roads in Luxembourg
We stop for another view
The group & the castle at Vianden
Andy, Keith & Russ
Jen with Mick & Paul
Some of us enjoy the pool
Heather takes a pummeling!
Drinks on the terrace
It’s a free night
Lots of restaurants in town
But these didn’t venture far!
Another lovely morning
Morning briefing
More great roads
Morning coffee stop
Russ again
Andy
Keith
Derek – Kawasaki Versys
We ride through vineyards
Alongside the Mosel River
Unfortunately a dirty van windscreen!
Lunch stop
Lots of restaurants
Impressive architecture
It’s 37 degrees!
Ian, Heather & Reece
Afternoon stop
Russ, Keith & Andy with ice-creams
There’s a stage…
John can’t resist!!!!
Especially if there’s an audience!!
Our next hotel for 2 nights
Dinner is included tonight
It’s so hot…
Heather needs the fan!!
Next day is a day off…
Explore Cochem
Take a train ride (just for Greg & Rachel!)
Visit the castle
Derek
Take a boat trip
Derek
Mike & Simon
We go for a ride
Along the Mosel river
Castles en route
Mick – KTM 1290 Superduke GT
& Paul – BMW S1000XR
Catch that train!
We cross to the Rhine
Stop at Boppard
Buskers
Great roads on the way back
Heather found a wine vending machine!!
Morning briefing
Jen’s stuck behind a convoy
Photo shoot at the Nurburgring
Bikes at the Nurburgring
Leaving the Nurburgring
At coffee stop
It’s so pretty
Coffee & cakes
Us!
John’s TV appearance in The Missing!
Mick’s tyre’s had it!!
He goes to get a replacement
Lunch stop
Final hotel is lakeside
View from Greg & Rachel’s room
Drinks before dinner
Dinner is included the last night
Rachel should have been at a presentation…
As she’s won “Best new employee”…
But she’d rather be here with us!!!!
John thanks “Backmarker” John
Then wafts a towel for Rachel!!!
Good job they have a sense of humour!!!
John has a card for us from everyone
Paul’s up next
Then Keith
Simon takes a turn
Paul’s up again
Andy has a joke…
(Sorry Andy – Jen!)
Derek has a few jokes
Jen takes a turn
Keith’s up again
Yes, he’s still got them!!!
View from Bryan & Jac’s room
What goes on on tour – stays on tour!!
Final briefing with motorway instructions
A break after a huge deviation!!
The t-shirt shop’s open
The police arrive – who’s been speeding??!!
Back in the UK – M25 standstill
And the M3 – what joy!!!!!
And that’s all folks! Thanks to another great group for some really good riding & fun times. Thanks too for sending photos. We look forward to seeing you again soon. Ride safe & keep well, John & Jen
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