Tour through the Alps, 2011
Tour through the Alps, 2011
Category: Motorcycle Tours
Another special event with friends and acquaintances. In a group of 6 motorcycles and of course 6 riders, we made our way from Leipzig to the Alps. And again we went to the Tyrolean Alps. However, the plan was to enjoy the rides through the Alps more than to make the long journey there on a motorbike. No sooner said than done, with 3 cars, each with a trailer and 2 motorcycles each, the trip went overnight to the Alps.
And again my beloved YAMAHA R1 RN 22.
The good and sensible thing about it was that we could use the car as a pack donkey and save all the joys of touring for the Alps. Enough time to get to know the Swiss Alps, Italian Alps and French Alps.
We have traveled countless passes and mountain ranges together.
All of that is also unforgettable.
Thanks to everyone we shared the fun with.
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