Featured Italy, Here We Come !

Discussion in 'Touring' started by Neil Byrne, Jun 8, 2026 at 9:03 AM.

  1. Loaded up ready to set off to Misano, today's leg of the journey is Yorkshire to Cox Hill camp near Dover

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  2. Thread moved and nice bins :)
     
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  3. Have fun.

    I just did Mugello and back. Some 11 hour days, most at least 7 or 8.

    Got back Friday eve and am still knackered!
     
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  4. I'm glad I'm not the only one that packs 'light' :heart:
    Enjoy :upyeah:
     
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  5. You are just perpetuating the myth that Ducatis break down all the time...taking that many tools....to be honest it's taking the piss a bit. ;)
     
    #5 The Royal Maharaja, Jun 8, 2026 at 12:22 PM
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  6. Took about same, by volume for 3 month camping trip round central Europe last year. 3 panniers & big rol bag. Could have taken 50% less clothes. Only had basic tool & puncture kit. Neither of which was used on the Panzer(GS):upyeah:
     
  7. Thurrock services for a break and dry out...
    Only tools I have packed are a puncture repair kit and tools to adjust the chain
    Most luggage is camping related....
     
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  8. Did you take chain lube?
     
  9. Have a great time and ride safe. Are you travelling Solo?
     
  10. Yes i did, picked up a handy sized can , always keep it the top box
     
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  11. Yes solo adventure, slight change of plan already, it lashed down with rain all the way, so cancelled tonight's campsite and checked into a hotel
     
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  12. I envy the excitement that you must be feeling but think of the wonderful memories you will have for life. It's always rotten when the heavens open but rest assured most of your trip will be in lovely weather.
     
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  13. I am such a Muppet Viv, I was searching the photo for some sunglasses and it finally dawned on me that you were talking about the actual "Bins":laughing:
     
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  14. Will keep my beady eyes out for you,as off to Italy this Friday......
    Will slog it down to Grenoble by Friday night,and as long as my bike dont break down again,I'll be in Italy Saturday morning.....
     
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  15. Are you also travelling Solo? It would be great if you could both catch up somewhere en route.
     
  16. What tent have you got and what stove (if you have a stove ) ?
     
  17. No stove....tent wise is a 2 man tent with slide in carbon poles which cross over to create a dome, takes around 5 mins to put up
     
  18. This adventure,im travelling as a group of three....
    But also mixing up hotels and camping.....
    As love the freedom of not planning that far ahead,although got 3 nights in Rome in a swanky 3 star hotel,with an inside toilet lol
    Also excited,as trying out my new tent from Durston,that took an absolute age to get my hands on.
    But will definitely keep my eyes peeled for a solo multi rider.....
     
  19. What route (towns/cities) will you be in taking on your trip?
    Happy travels! :)
     
  20. Belgium, Luxembourg, back into France near strasbourg,,Andermatt, Sirimone, Rimmini
     
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