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Read below for 2023 Trip plans and highlights from 2022.
Do you have a “once in a lifetime” motorcycle ride that you’ve always wanted to take? Or maybe more than one? Would you like to expand your group of riding friends and Ride the Adventure you’ve been dreaming about? Join the club and Ride the Adventures with us!
We have a big year planned for 2023 and hope you’ll be able to join us on some epic Bucket List Motorcycle Rides. Based on input from members at this year’s planning meetings here are the trips we have planned for next year:
- Arizona (Scottsdale, Tucson and Sedona) Mar 11th – 18th
- New England and Maine (incl Bar Harbor) Jul 29th – Aug 5th
- The Alps (Germany, Switzerland, Italy, Austria) Aug 26th – Sep 2nd
- Smoky Mountains (Skyline Drive VA and Tail of the Dragon NC) Sep 23rd – Sep 30th
We will also be doing some long weekend rides and day trips too including:
- Pennsylvania Grand Canyon May 12th – 14th
- Fall Foliage in Poconos Oct 21st – 23rd
- Distinguished Gentleman’s Ride (ladies invited too) May 21st
- Biplanes and Polo Ponies June 3rd
- Oh Wow Cow Ice Cream Tour (5 locations) July 22nd
- Jingle Bell Ride Dec 9th
2022 was a fantastic motorcycle touring year for the Bucket List Motorcycle Tour Club.
We rode in the Alps in Germany, Austria, Switzerland and Italy as well as the mountains and the beautiful blue coastline of Croatia and... rode through the jungles and beaches of Belize!
We also toured in many states including Virginia, North Carolina and Tennessee for the "Tail of the Dragon". We rode through Tucson, Scottsdale and the famous red rocks of Sedona of Arizona. We had several local, one day rides including "Biplanes and Polo Ponies", the Norton Show, and The Gentlemen's Charity Ride for men's health.
We also participated in several advanced motorcycle training courses including Intermediate Rider Course (IRC) and the truly exhilarating Advanced Riders Courses (ARC) on the Pocono and Pittsburg Race Tracks!
We use MeetUp for club members to stay connected and alerted about upcoming rides and gatherings – and to survey on our ever-building wish list of new Bucket List Rides for next year 😊.
This is a great place to make new friends. ALL riders and ALL bikes are WELCOME! Passengers and significant others too.
The Meetup Organizers and Tour Captains are Kevin O’Neill and Jeff Book. Kevin is in Bucks County and Jeff is in Frankfurt, Germany. Kevin and Jeff are lifelong riding buddies who have travelled the world together on two wheels.
*Please note that some of our destination rides have a limit on number of riders due to rental bikes available so please book early to secure your spot.
Upcoming events (4)
See all- Alps Ride in Germany, Austria, Switzerland and ItalyAllround Motorradvermietung (Allround Motorcycle renting), Erding, AL$2,800.00
Bucket List Motorcycle Tour Club “Alps Ride 2024”
Dates: Friday, August 9th* – Sat, August 17th (*note - flights to Munich typically start on Friday morning and include one stop in the US and an overnight leg arriving early on Sat to Germany. Returning flights depart Munich early on Sat morning and arrive early Sat evening to Philly).
An extra day in Munich on Saturday after the ride is optional but is not included in pricing listed here. Please let me know if you are interested in this option.
Tour duration: 8 Days in Europe (Saturday to Saturday) with 7 riding days
Tour highlights: We will ride some of the most beautiful roads in the world with unmatched Alpine scenery and lots to see and do along the way. We will have a good mix of exhilarating mountain riding coupled with sightseeing and many opportunities to experience the local culture in Germany, Austria, Switzerland and Italy.
We will see famous landmarks including Berchtesgarten and The Eagles Nest, Neuschwanstein Castle, historic cities of Munich, Saltzburg and St Moritz. We will ride through famous mountain passes including Stelvio Pass and see Sella Ronda, in the Italian Dolomite Mountains. We will explore the European countryside and delicious local foods and world-famous beer and wines too. Prost!
Group size (minimum & maximum): Minimum of 4 riders for a tour; Maximum of 8 per riding group including 2 guides.
Cost for this ride is $2800 per person and pays for motorcycle rentals, lodging, itinerary and guides.
Not included: Airfare, food, drink and gas. Flights from Philadelphia to Munich are approx. $1300 - $1400, round trip. Meals are reasonable and the exchange rate is close to 1:1, presently. Breakfast is typically included at hotels.
Bikes available for this tour are a variety of BMW, KTM and Ducati adventure-touring motorcycles (800 – 1090cc engines). There are several “standard” touring bikes available as well including Harley Davidson’s and Honda Goldwing’s. There will be a moderate upcharge for bikes larger than 1100cc or equivalents (details available at time of booking).
What to bring:
· Weather appropriate riding gear - we will provide a suggested packing list.
· A helmet, preferably with a communicator. Helmets are also available for rental from the motorcycle rental company in Munich.Meeting point: We will meet at the Munich International Airport (club members will typically travel together as a group from the US). Riders will be asked to book flights to arrive within a 4-hour window based on available flights and will be met by the Tour Captain at the Munich International Airport. We will transport you to the hotel and then to the bike rental shop. We will start riding the day after arrival to allow everyone to acclimate to the time zone before heading out on the ride.
Other important details:
This ride is not appropriate for beginning or early experience riders. This ride will include some twisty roads and mountain riding with climbs and descents. It is a great ride for intermediate+ and better riders. Two-up riding is not ideal for most riders.Please RSVP via this Meetup announcement AND follow the link to post a deposit ($500) to secure your spot on the trip here via WeTravel: https://www.wetravel.com/trips/alps-bucket-list-ride-bucket-list-motorcycle-tour-club-switzerland-62979310
We will hold an orientation call and a follow up pre-ride prep call in the spring and early summer, respectively. Feel free to email directly with questions or request for a live call about this trip to kevin@blmtclub.com.
IMPORTANT: bikes are in high demand during this time of year. If you are planning to attend, please RSVP early so that we can assist you in selecting and reserving the bike that you want to ride.
