South East Europe Motorcycle Tour Statistics

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After and early start to catch the 7:45 ferry from Calais to Dover I was home by 1pm. The bike and all my clothes have been washed and sorted ready for my next adventure

Some trip statistics

4757 miles / 7655 kilometres - The original estimate for the trip was 8000km so not far off
99 hrs and 59 mins riding - Should have one round the block to get the perfect score
56.3 mpg / 20km per litre - Best I have ever had must be the tyres
Average Speed = 37.5mph / 60.3 kph5 mph - There were some very slow roads at times

All the countries with stars are new ones I had not been to before. I have recommended a location/road for some of the countries

 France
Belgium
Luxembourg
Germany
Austria
Hungary *
Serbia *
Romainia * - 67C (Transalpina)
Bulgaria *
North Macedonia * 
Greece
North Macedonia - Road between the two lakes and CampRino
Albania * = SH23 - This is not to be taken lightly
Kosovo *
Montenegro * - Durmitor National Park
Bosnia * - 
Croatia * - Coast Road
Slovenia * - Soca Valley up the 40 plus Hairpins
Italy - Stelvio Pass
Liechtenstein * - Road up to Malbun
Switzerland - Gotthard Pass
Germany
France

 The stickers are all on the panniers but there is one flag stuck on in error for a country I have not yet been to, I have withheld one I have been to until the next trip and then it will sort itself out. Anyone want to have a go at naming all the flags in order?

The tyres I was using are Avon Trail Riders and they look barely run in. I have never had a set last beyond 7000 miles and these look like they will go far beyond that. The were great in all conditions wet, dry and on loose gravel and I may have found my summer tyre of choice. I am so impressed and expectant of longevity they will stay on for my next long tour in a month or so time. (They are not cuts in the tyre, they are sipes to help it warm up).

The next motorcycle trip starts on 22nd Aug.
Location: Bridgwater, UK

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