The Group in the Belgian Ardennes – with glorious weather!
Ready for the off…
Not quite the planned lunch stop…
Fran’s in good spirits though!
Tracey needs shade!
Alan with Fran
“Hi John and Jen, hope you’re enjoying Spain!
Really enjoyed the trip as always – I’ve said this to you before but all the hours you have spent researching the various routes have paid off resulting in unforgettable rides each day and setting you apart from other operators. Your excellent customer service both before and during the Tour is very reassuring and the hotels/food provided were spot on. From my perspective, your unrivalled consistency in providing the best riding experience abroad make BN the only choice for a European biking tour.
Thanks again and hopefully see you again next year.”
Alan Bailey, 8th trip, Honda Forza 750, Cheshire
The “SHIB” bunch
Mike & Tracey with Paul D
Fred
Tour leader John
“Hi John & Jen, thank you for another fantastic tour. Great roads, excellent food and hotels, also a great group of people with a lot of laughs – Thank You All for your company. Look forward to the next tour.”
Mike (11 trips) & Tracey (9 trips) Sanders, Triumph Tiger 900 GT, Somerset
Our first hotel
Is next to Europe’s largest Fort
Drinks outside
Dinner is included tonight
Fred leaving the hotel parking
Sam
“A fantastic tour with lovely people. The roads and hotels were fantastic and will definitely be booking again in the future. Thanks to everyone for making myself and Sam welcome.” [Ken’s 5* Google review – thanks!]
Ken Petty, 1st tour, Triumph Tiger 660 Sport, West Yorkshire
Morning coffee stop…
With a fabulous view
Sam
Reece
Terry with Tony
James
Mark
Steve with Fred
Selfie time!
New exhibit in Luxembourg
“I have been traveling to Europe on my bike from all manufacturers for many years. I found BN European Tours a few years ago and I think this is my fourth or fifth tour. John and Jen seem to have hit the sweet spot with a great collection of hotels and locations, the trips are well planned and the research is clear to see with exceptional roads. Looking forward to the next one” [Andy’s 5* Google review – thanks!]
Andy Stevenson, 4th tour, Ducati Diavel, Essex
Paul D
Fred
Paul R
Mel & Jen
Alan
Steve
The group in Luxembourg
Fran & Terry
“It was so good to be back touring with BN European Tours. This time the weather was dry (as opposed to our previous Autumn Glory tour, some years ago, where we did the same route and hotels, but in the rain!) The characterful lodgings, as well as the characters who welcomed us, were a reminder of the work both John & Jen put into research to assure our enjoyment. The meals provided were luscious and the thoughtfulness well appreciated by us both. Bring on those breakfasts too!!
How wonderful was that view in Luxembourg at the Pointe de Vue coffee stop. How beautiful was the Mosel Valley – and especially that descent to Trittenheim. How we loved riding the sweeping bends with long views, as well as the twisties in the Ardennes. The good road surfaces (mainly) and the regular fuel stops kept us secure in the knowledge we would always make it to the next refreshment break! What more could we ask for?
The good humour and care provided by John was, as usual, valued and irreplaceable. Well done one and all in making this tour a very comfortable experience for your fellow travellers”
Terry (17 trips) & Fran (12 trips) Stanfield, BMW R1250 RS, Wiltshire
Great view of the Chateau
The Chateau by night
No John! Anything but the bakery joke!!
OK, OK, I won’t tell Jen you had a cake!
“I’ve now done quite a few tours with BNET, and this was one I’d done before. And once again it didn’t disappoint – great roads, great hotels, great food, great company … and a nice massage!”
Reece Compton, 12th trip, Ducati Multistrada V4, Essex
Coffee stop
Lunch stop
Such a pretty town
Reece & Mark have a pic-nic lunch
The “SHIB” bunch
Mel has a new friend!
“Hi John & Jen, Fab tour thank you, really enjoyed this one, cannot think of any negatives, only positives – great hotels, loved ’em and fab roads. Hopefully see you on the next one sometime. Kindest regards”
Tony (11 trips) & Di (5 trips) Shepherd, BMW K1600 GT, Kent
Paul D, Sam & James
Sam
Afternoon coffee stop
Ice creams too!
Terry & Fran with John
Paul D, James & Mike B
Di & Tony with Alan
Paul R
Mel
Sam, Terry & Ken
Fred & Andy
Sam
Ken
It’s too much for Mark!
It’s where the push-bike was invented
Our hotel for two nights
Dinner is included tonight
Next day is a day off…Fran enjoys a
Rudesheimer Kaffee
Cochem is so picturesque
Visit the Castle
For a great view
Take a boat trip on the Mosel
See the Cormorants
Fran’s tempted by cake…
as is Terry – at least it’s fruit!
Take the tourist train
So much choice!
Check out the Bratwurst & Mustard Emporium
Reece is with Mark & Paul D
Fred took the cable car (in his BN sweatshirt!)
For great views of the town & the hotel
He then took a river cruise
Through some locks
Arriving at Beilstein
It’s a chocolate-box town
Where he finds a top restaurant
With a great selection of wine
And has an amazing lunch…
Clearly! (thanks Fred)
Some go for a ride-out
John with James & Mike B
Visit Boppard
The paddle steamer on the Rhine
Back at Cochem
It’s a free night tonight
Getting ready to leave
First stop – the Nurburgring
Ken – Triumph Tiger 660 Sport
Paul R – BMW R1250 GS
Mel & Jen – Honda Forza Adventure
Sam – BMW F800
Mike B – Ducati Multistrada V4 Rally
Mark – KTM 12900 Superduke
Andy – Ducati Diavel
Reece – Ducati Multistrada V4
James – Triumph Tiger 1200
Fred – Triumph Tiger 1200
Alan – Honda Forza 750
Terry & Fran – BMW R1250 RS
Steve – Yamaha T-Max
Paul D – BMW R1300 GS
Mike & Tracey – Triumph Tiger 900 GT
Tony & Di – BMW K1600 GT
The group at the Nurburgring
Now you can only go round in a ring taxi
The prettiest coffee stop
Where John starred in The Missing!
Lots of coffee shops
Reece, Paul D & Mark
Parking at lunch stop
And more cakes…
Fran & Terry can’t resist!
Tour leader John at our final hotel
It’s really impressive
Time to visit the museum
Time for drinks before dinner
Stroll into town
It’s where the saxophone was invented
Another pretty town
Our last night is in Belgium
Dinner is in a local restaurant
Dinner is included again
Tracey & Reece
John tells the “Penguin” joke – again!!!
Mike B goes next
Then Paul D
Followed by Paul R
Fran had written a poem:-
POEM or prose, anything goes, like this freedom to ride – nothing to hide.
Borders to cross, 4 countries to see, just a change on a road sign, so easy for me.
Petrol confusion, John`s patience and care, working together to get us all there.
First two days were GOLDEN, riders emboldened, as this pillion girl
just loved the scene – of buttercup fields and banks of broom –
then had a surprise upgrade of her room!
What treasure then would Germany hold – beer and cakes – yet more gold?
Mosel seen in all it`s glory and with it brought a different story –
of hillsides promising lots of wine, and that fab descent to Trittenheim.
Ice cream treats in cobbled streets, then time to rest was just the best!
Off riding the Rhine, or cable cars, Mosel boating – no rockets to Mars –
but climbing to castle, or sat drinking beer,
eating cake – and certainly no fear –
that we won`t have fun before the day is done!
Now, Leffe GOLD – what a sight to behold.
An evening together – despite the cold weather –
with memories sweet, we will surely meet
again, to repeat such a Bike Normandy treat!
THANK YOU JOHN!
So picturesque by night
The last day – some leave at different times
Back on Eurotunnel & it’s all over!
And that’s all folks! A great group – many who had been on tour with us before – enjoyed great weather & fun times. Thanks to “Back-markers” Tony & Di, thanks to Fran, Reece & Fred for sending lots of photos too. We look forward to seeing many of you again soon. Ride safe & keep well, John & Jen
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