Planet Ride is innovating in the tourism industry

With its free online conference series, Planet Ride is innovating in the tourism industry by bringing the most useful moment of trip planning back where it belongs: a real conversation with someone who knows the roads. “Follow Your Road” is a short, live format where riders can ask direct questions to Planet Ride’s local Partner Specialists—routes, bikes, seasons, daily pace, gear, and the small details that decide whether a roadtrip feels effortless or exhausting. In 15 minutes, you get a clear overview; in the Q&A, you get the answers that actually help you commit.

Why is this an innovation?

Most travel content gives inspiration. What riders often need is decision support: someone to confirm that the plan is realistic, the rhythm is right, and the trip fits your level.

“Follow Your Road” is Planet Ride’s answer to that gap. The concept is simple:

• 15 minutes live with Baptiste (Planet Ride’s Managing Director) and one local Partner Specialist
• A clear presentation of the specialist’s trips
• Live Q&A: you ask, they answer—no generic brochure talk

What makes it credible is the casting: Planet Ride works with a network of local roadtrip experts—people who ride their region, understand seasons, know where plans break, and how to keep a group moving without fatigue stacking up.

Next online conference: Jean-François, motorcycle Partner Specialist in Portugal

Wednesday, March 23 at 6:30 pm, Jean‑François will be live with Baptiste to present his motorcycle tours in Portugal.

Expect a fast, concrete tour of what Portugal really rides like:

• Route feel: a mix of coastal sweepers and tighter inland sections—great for riders who like rhythm more than top speed
• Daily pacing: plan for real riding time, plus stops—on a roadtrip, 300 km can feel very different depending on traffic through towns and photo breaks along the Atlantic
• Heat and wind: the coast can be breezy even when inland is warm; pack layers you can vent easily

Where the session is especially useful: if you’re hesitating between a Harley-style Iberian peninsula ride and a point-to-point roadtrip from Porto to Faro, this is exactly the kind of call that helps you choose a direction and a season.

Planet Ride pro tip (how we build a safer rhythm)

On a multi-day motorcycle roadtrip, we aim for a cadence that keeps riders sharp: regular breaks, a clear “arrival before dark” mindset, and avoiding back-to-back “long days” that quietly increase risk. If you want to enjoy Portugal’s small roads, don’t overpack the itinerary—leave room for detours and viewpoint stops.

How to get a reminder for the next “Follow Your Road” session

These conferences are free. If you want to be notified about upcoming dates and guests, use the reminder option on the article page and leave your email.

What to prepare before joining (you’ll get better answers):

• Your preferred travel window (even a rough month)
• Your riding style (cruising vs. twisties, daily comfort distance)
• Two must-haves (e.g., “Atlantic coast” + “authentic inland villages”)

Last online conference: Marcel, motorcycle Partner Specialist in the USA

In the previous session, Baptiste and Marcel presented the motorcycle tours in the United States—from a Route 66 ride on a Harley to West Coast motorcycle itineraries.

Why riders loved this topic: the USA is a logistics-heavy destination where details matter—one-way rentals, distances that look “easy” on a map, and days that can stretch if you underestimate fuel/food stops in remote areas.

If you missed it, you can rewatch “Follow Your Road” with Marcel on YouTube (video embedded on the original page).

2026 updates (what to do differently today)

• Connectivity: plan an eSIM or a local SIM, and always download offline maps before you ride—coverage can drop exactly when you need reroutes.
• Navigation: for roadtrips, keep a redundancy: phone mount + power, and a backup plan (offline GPX on a second device or printed key stages).
• Seasonality: shoulder seasons are increasingly popular; if you want specific dates, start discussions earlier to secure the right trip format (guided vs. self-guided) and bike category.
• Rider expectations: fatigue management is now a core part of good trip design—build itineraries that don’t rely on “hero days” to make the route work.

Mini-FAQ

How long is the “Follow Your Road” live conference?

The core presentation is 15 minutes, followed by live Q&A.

Is the conference only for guided tours?

No—questions work for both guided and self-guided roadtrip formats, especially around pacing, seasons, and route logic.

What should I ask to know if a roadtrip is realistic for my level?

Ask about daily riding time, road types (fast roads vs. small twisty ones), and how often you’ll stop. That’s what determines comfort more than total kilometers.