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Can You Do a Roadtrip on a Budget?

Roadtrip on a budget: ride smarter in 2026

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Circuit motorhome Corsica: 21-day loop with Planet Ride

A circuit motorhome Corsica built for real island driving: meet before the ferry, pace the toughest coastal stages, and sleep at campgrounds to keep the trip smooth and respectful. Pierre-Emmanuel shares the logic behind the 21-day loop—Bastia to Cap Corse, Calvi, the west coast, Ajaccio, Bonifacio and Corte—plus practical habits that make a small-group journey work. From €1,135 per person.

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Mongolia motorcycle trip: 12,700 km solo to France

Jean, 26, is about to launch a 12,700 km solo ride from Ulaanbaatar to France. In this Planet Ride interview, he explains why he chose to go alone, how he built a realistic multi-month rhythm (3+ months plus buffer), and where admin constraints shape the route. A grounded dose of motivation—and one pro tip to manage fatigue over the long haul.

portugal

Planet Ride online conference: Follow Your Road (2026)

Planet Ride is innovating with “Follow Your Road”, a free online format designed for riders who want real answers before committing. In 15 minutes, Baptiste and a local Partner Specialist present the trips; the live Q&A covers routes, seasons, daily pace, bikes and practical details. Next up: Portugal with Jean‑François. Replay available from the USA session with Marcel.

united-states

American West motorcycle roadtrip: parks and cities

Plan an American West motorcycle roadtrip through Grand Canyon, Zion, Arches, Monument Valley, Las Vegas and San Francisco. Includes 2026 tips on distance, heat, reservations, offline maps and realistic riding pace.

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Planet Ride & Lemon Way: even more secure payments

Secure payments, smoother roadtrip booking. Planet Ride partners with Lemon Way to strengthen checkout security, improve traceability in France, and offer more payment methods—credit card, SEPA transfer, and bank cheque—so you can confirm your trip with confidence while local specialists prepare your adventure worldwide.

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Self-Guided Motorcycle Tour: Freedom Formula (2026)

Choosing a self-guided motorcycle tour: what’s really included (bike, GPX/roadbook, hotels), how to read a quote like a rider, and how to pick the right destination for your level—from first-timers (USA, France, Portugal, Italy) to experienced routes (Romania, Balkans, South Africa, Australia, New Zealand). Includes practical 2026 updates on offline navigation, eSIM coverage, peak-season lodging, and access rules.

The Great Ocean Road, Australia: the coastal classic you should ride at least once

Ride Australia’s Great Ocean Road in 2–4 days: a 253 km coastal ribbon from Melbourne to Port Fairy built as a WWI memorial. Expect cliffside corners, surf culture in Torquay and Bells Beach, forest pockets in the Great Otways, the Twelve Apostles, and marine life near Warrnambool. Practical pacing and fatigue tips included for a smoother, safer roadtrip.

Transfagarasan Road: DN7C Roadtrip in Romania

Ride Romania’s Transfăgărășan (DN7C) in 116 km of hairpins, viaducts and a dramatic 890 m tunnel. This “most beautiful road” selection gives you quick, real-world stops—where to pause, how to pace the day, what to pack for sudden temperature swings, and why the road’s 1970–1974 history matters. Includes a 2026 planning update and a mini-FAQ for timing and rider level.

united-states

When Christopher Myott Paints Walt Siegl’s Ducati Leggero Customs

Christopher Myott x Walt Siegl: Leggero art meets Ducati custom culture. A vignette-style selection of the Leggero paintings and the builder’s philosophy behind the air-cooled Desmo V-twin customs. Includes the original quote, plus the right links to follow both artists and see how the collaboration continues today—ideal reading fuel before your next motorcycle roadtrip.

turkey

Trans-Anatolian Motorcycle Expedition — Expert Guide

Discover an evocative, practical account of a 32-day Trans-Anatolian motorcycle expedition. This expert guide highlights UNESCO sites such as Göbekli Tepe, Pamukkale and Mount Nemrut, details route segments from the Dardanelles to Diyarbakır, and provides up-to-date advice on visas, insurance, security in southeast Turkey, bike selection and logistics. Ideal for riders seeking an immersive, culturally rich adventure—plan with confidence and ride prepared.

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The World’s Toughest Enduro Race: ErzbergRodeo in Austria?

ErzbergRodeo: the toughest enduro in Austria? Look beyond the legend: 23 km, ~1,500 starters, ~1% finish. Discover the Iron Road Prolog and Red Bull Hare Scramble format, the 2014 French riders followed on site, and the key checks to make today before planning a motorcycle trip to Eisenerz around race week.