Summer Rideouts

Now that the weather has started to warm up and the sun has started to come out, it is that time when we start planning our summer rideouts on our Honda bikes. With so many great rideouts across the United Kingdom and into Europe, there is definitely something for everyone whether it is in a group or alone.

When planning a summer rideout there are a few things which you may need to take into consideration. Firstly and most importantly, you should plan a route which avoids main roads, built-up areas and roads which are usually full of traffic. This will ensure you get the best out of the ride and spend your time having fun and not stuck in congestion. The route should also include some scenery and interesting roads to ride or things to see along the way.

When planning the route, you should make sure you know where the local petrol stations, food stops and any other amenities you might require along the way. If you are planning a trip which will take longer than a day, it is a good idea to plan where you are going to stop and where to stay before you go. There are plenty of cheap B&B’s across the country which will be far less expensive then resulting to a hotel or Travel Inn.

Once you have got the route planned out, you should consider the condition of your bike and clothing. Rideouts affect your bike differently to the everyday riding around and you need to make sure your bike is in a good condition and repairs are carried out before you go. This means the general checks that we normally forget to do must be done, for example tyre, oil, brake and light checks.

Also, now we are into the summer, you need to wear appropriate clothing for the ride. This means putting that thick winter jacket away in storage and getting something lightweight which will allow you body to breathe and stop you sweating uncontrollably. Alpinestars has a great range of summer clothing ideas including some Alpinestars gloves which are perfect for those hot and sticky summer days.

Finally all that is left is to pack up your things and get out on the road! If you are travelling in a group, it is a good idea for everyone to have a map of the route and know roughly where you are going. If you are stuck for ideas of rideout routes across the UK, simply do a quick internet search for local routes and you are bound to find one which suits you.

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