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gary tompkins · 11-04-2006, 06:01 PM

The Portsmouth to Cherbourg ferries or Seacat are a bit of a rip off TBH @ £150 (ish) for bike + rider, and there isn't a very good choice of crossing time these days either.

Dover to Calais or Boulogne is usually the cheapest ferry crossing, with the Calais route at around £45 return at present. But this could leave you with a lot of riding (and petrol expense) to deal with on the other side depending on your final destination?

You find everybody is a lot more friendly towards bikes & bikers on the continent, even plod often gives you a nod or thumbs up as you ride past. Just watch the kph speed limits (especially the 20kph ones in town) and treat junctions & roundabouts with extra caution and you should be ok.

Also make sure you keep your lights on, carry spare bulbs, first aid kit etc... as this has been a legal requirement for some time now.

Most large towns have a good choice of hotels or B&B's, and the prices are very affordable compared to the UK. It is a good idea to book in advance though - especially at peak periods like school & bank holidays.

11-04-2006, 06:01 PM	#8
gary tompkins 1/2 man - 1/2 pogo-stick Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Dartford, Kent Bike: M900ie Posts: 7,241	The Portsmouth to Cherbourg ferries or Seacat are a bit of a rip off TBH @ £150 (ish) for bike + rider, and there isn't a very good choice of crossing time these days either. Dover to Calais or Boulogne is usually the cheapest ferry crossing, with the Calais route at around £45 return at present. But this could leave you with a lot of riding (and petrol expense) to deal with on the other side depending on your final destination? You find everybody is a lot more friendly towards bikes & bikers on the continent, even plod often gives you a nod or thumbs up as you ride past. Just watch the kph speed limits (especially the 20kph ones in town) and treat junctions & roundabouts with extra caution and you should be ok. Also make sure you keep your lights on, carry spare bulbs, first aid kit etc... as this has been a legal requirement for some time now. Most large towns have a good choice of hotels or B&B's, and the prices are very affordable compared to the UK. It is a good idea to book in advance though - especially at peak periods like school & bank holidays. __________________ GT Fully paid up member of the S.A.S. (Scottoiler Appreciation Society) 27,000 miles on original chain - and still going strong! Last edited by gary tompkins; 11-04-2006 at 06:06 PM..