Guides for the road
Practical pieces for riders heading abroad: what to pack, how the tolls work, what each country expects on the bike. Written by riders who've made the mistakes so you don't have to.
What to pack for a motorbike tour in France, Germany, Switzerland and Italy
A rider's checklist for European touring: documents, country-specific legal kit, riding gear, tools, navigation, comfort, money, medical, and the day-before checks.
What to pack for a cycle tour through France, Germany, Switzerland and Italy
A cyclist's checklist for cross-border European touring: documents, country-specific cycling rules, kit, the bike itself, tools, navigation, comfort, and the day-before checks.
Power plugs around the world — voltages, pin layouts and adapters
A practical reference to the plug types, voltages and frequencies you'll meet on a multi-country tour — plus what adapters and chargers to actually pack.
How to use French toll roads on a motorbike
How the péage system works, which lane to use, Liber-t electronic tags, the new Flux Libre barrier-less rollout, group ride logistics, and how to keep costs sensible.
Keeping your motorbike from being stolen — at home and on tour
How bike theft actually happens, what works at home, what to carry on tour, locks and trackers worth the money, insurance small print, and what to do if your bike is taken.
Four bikes, one tunnel, and the greatest roads in the Alps
A 2,000-mile ride report from June 2026: four bikes, twelve days, five countries, the great Swiss passes from Fiesch, the Lötschberg car train, the Black Forest and the long road home.
Fuel prices by country — petrol & diesel
Average pump prices for unleaded 95 and diesel across the EU, UK and US. Refreshed weekly from the EU Weekly Oil Bulletin, gov.uk and the U.S. EIA.