Hello!
Todays video is about a trip that Dirt Don and I took to Austria to explore the Alps of Northern Italy. We booked this tour with Edelweiss Bike, who are one of the best motorcycle tour companies in the world. I had been with them in 2015 and liked the experience so decided to go with them again.
On this tour, we rode through the heart of the Alps. And we covered a distance of about 1,400 kms. A total of 8 days with 6 riding days.
From Mieming Austria, where Edelweiss’ home base is located, we headed south, into a carousel of passes. The focus was also on the small, unknown passes and the less visited corners of the Alps.
We rode along Lago di Molveno, then over Monte Bondone down into the Adige Valley and up again on the other side, where we spent a rest day in Levico Terme. On this day had an excursion to Lake Garda and the Valvestino road, which is one of the most twisty roads the Alps has to offer. From there we crossed the Dolomites and spent the night in the Puster Valley before we finally return to Mieming.
I rode the previous generation V-Strom 650 and Dirt Don rode the BMW F700. We had a choice of bigger motorcycles at a nominal increase in cost but decided to stick with smaller and lighter motorcycles.
The V-Strom 650 handled very well and I was comfortable right from the get go. It proved to be more than adequate for the purpose and I was glad that I chose this because this ride had an influence in my decision to buy the V-Strom 650 which I currently own and enjoy.
Dirt Don and I thoroughly enjoyed this trip and made many sweet memories and a few friends too.
Thanks to Edelweiss for putting this great trip together. To summarise, all I can say is, We will be back!
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