Flying your bike
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Re: Flying the bike - booked for Mid June for BC
Who be it for me to plan your vacation... you are more than adept. I just don't understand your why you would want to make Salmon Arm your base. Is it the B&B ??
Granted I'm biased as I grew up in the Kootenays but I would suggest you use Nelson as your base.
Bear in mind you are going right at the beginning of Forest Fire season and whatever you plan have a 2nd and third option. Had you done this last year you would be breathing smoke rather than fresh air.
http://riderswestmag.com/britishcolumbia/article/riding_b.c.s_hidden_motorcycle_paradise
one suggestion... https://tinyurl.com/y9sgfs8r
Who be it for me to plan your vacation... you are more than adept. I just don't understand your why you would want to make Salmon Arm your base. Is it the B&B ??
Granted I'm biased as I grew up in the Kootenays but I would suggest you use Nelson as your base.
Bear in mind you are going right at the beginning of Forest Fire season and whatever you plan have a 2nd and third option. Had you done this last year you would be breathing smoke rather than fresh air.
http://riderswestmag.com/britishcolumbia/article/riding_b.c.s_hidden_motorcycle_paradise
one suggestion... https://tinyurl.com/y9sgfs8r
Re: Flying the bike - booked for Mid June for BC
The logic regarding cost seems generally flawed to me. You have 14 days where you'll be paying for lodging, food, and gas. Whether a bunch of those days are "commuting" vs already being in B.C. is irrelevant from a cost perspective. Whether you're on the road or already in B.C. you'll still need to sleep, eat, and gas your bike every day. The only way your math makes sense is if the "commuting" days are in addition to the vacation days. You're paying ~$1200 more by flying you and the bike, but have the benefit of being in B.C. the entire time and not wasting vacation days "commuting" there.
The logic regarding cost seems generally flawed to me. You have 14 days where you'll be paying for lodging, food, and gas. Whether a bunch of those days are "commuting" vs already being in B.C. is irrelevant from a cost perspective. Whether you're on the road or already in B.C. you'll still need to sleep, eat, and gas your bike every day. The only way your math makes sense is if the "commuting" days are in addition to the vacation days. You're paying ~$1200 more by flying you and the bike, but have the benefit of being in B.C. the entire time and not wasting vacation days "commuting" there.
Re: Flying the bike - booked for Mid June for BC
They are not "vacation days" ....I don't have any time restrictions - it's wear and tear on me. I work where ever there is internet so not an issue. Costs a bit from that aspect when I'm doing high mileage days but not a big deal.
I'm leaving June 9th to get there June 15th unless the weather is horrid ....then I'll fly instead and ride back.
They are not "vacation days" ....I don't have any time restrictions - it's wear and tear on me. I work where ever there is internet so not an issue. Costs a bit from that aspect when I'm doing high mileage days but not a big deal.
I'm leaving June 9th to get there June 15th unless the weather is horrid ....then I'll fly instead and ride back.
AllistonGT
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slowbird
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Re: Flying the bike - booked for Mid June for BC
Flying to another country/continent I think renting a bike when there is the better idea. Less worry about transporting your bike, or if something serious happens and it's so far from home.
When I did my trip to Japan it was nice just renting a bike and not really caring about it and enjoying the trip.
Flying to another country/continent I think renting a bike when there is the better idea. Less worry about transporting your bike, or if something serious happens and it's so far from home.
When I did my trip to Japan it was nice just renting a bike and not really caring about it and enjoying the trip.
Re: Flying the bike - booked for Mid June for BC
I think it depends on where and length of stay. A couple of German riders were dismayed when they found they could have flown their own bikes from Germany. Their 3 month rental was punitive.
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Black Hills
Looks like Day 4 for me if all goes well.
https://goo.gl/maps/SMUJEjjKBVG2
Anyone have suggestions for the area for scenic twists? Possible I might take a light day after hoofing it.
I think it depends on where and length of stay. A couple of German riders were dismayed when they found they could have flown their own bikes from Germany. Their 3 month rental was punitive.
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Black Hills
Looks like Day 4 for me if all goes well.
https://goo.gl/maps/SMUJEjjKBVG2
Anyone have suggestions for the area for scenic twists? Possible I might take a light day after hoofing it.
AllistonGT
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Re: Flying the bike - booked for Mid June for BC
I would think longer then 3 weeks fly yours - less just rent. Speaking UK. Looking at renting in Scotland 2020 for 2 weeks.
I would think longer then 3 weeks fly yours - less just rent. Speaking UK. Looking at renting in Scotland 2020 for 2 weeks.
Re: Flying the bike - booked for Mid June for BC
Hmmm lets see Figure $2000 round trip for the bike and you will have to fly anyway so that is neutral ...bring your own food on the flight as it is excrable on Air Canada
and F800 is $1500 a week cdn ..so would seem even two weeks might see you ahead with a lot more flexibility
https://rentamotorcycle.co.uk/rental-price/
Your own bike, luggage and gear would seem a treat.
Hmmm lets see Figure $2000 round trip for the bike and you will have to fly anyway so that is neutral ...bring your own food on the flight as it is excrable on Air Canada
and F800 is $1500 a week cdn ..so would seem even two weeks might see you ahead with a lot more flexibility
https://rentamotorcycle.co.uk/rental-price/
Your own bike, luggage and gear would seem a treat.
AllistonGT
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Re: Flying the bike - booked for Mid June for BC
Last time I was at the Quaring (above pic) there was a traffic jamb. Skye has become way too popular.
Last time I was at the Quaring (above pic) there was a traffic jamb. Skye has become way too popular.
AllistonGT
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Re: Flying the bike - booked for Mid June for BC
Agreed
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Not sure I would recommend Skye on the motorcycle unless off season.
Loads of lovely roads elsewhere on the west coast
Agreed
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Re: Flying the bike - booked for Mid June for BC
Well this sucks ...looks like I have a timing issue with BC ride and going to Australia for 3 months on a free flight....guess which gets turfed ?
Staff a bit gnarly about me being gone in October on the original plan and moving it back a month means too tight with BC trip AND no OshKosh.....
Original plan meant 7 months of the next 14 out of the office ( tho still working )
Well this sucks ...looks like I have a timing issue with BC ride and going to Australia for 3 months on a free flight....guess which gets turfed ?
Staff a bit gnarly about me being gone in October on the original plan and moving it back a month means too tight with BC trip AND no OshKosh.....
Original plan meant 7 months of the next 14 out of the office ( tho still working )
