WHO ARE THE TOURS FOR?:

My tours have always historically attracted people from all corners of motorcycling; riders old bikes, new bikes, big bikes, small bikes. This mix is what makes my tours generally different to others. But the people - no matter what they ride - are generally of a similar disposition; they want to get out and ride their motorcycles, test themselves, see somewhere new and make some new friends along the way. I don't ask much of people other than that they're open minded, tolerant of others and rally around one another if the chips are down. Great bonds are generally formed on these tours.

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The tours are NOT fully guided. They used to be but I found it meant people turn their brains off and don't learn to develop their own way of travel. Now they're assisted, let's say. There will always be a lead rider, even a back rider (sometimes even a support van), but it's up to you whether you ride with them or not. People have different habits, different toilet stops, different views to stop and take images of. I encourage people to dictate their own pace. I give GPX routes, waypoints and a physical route book. You will need a means of navigation - sat nav or phone - as this will give you the freedom to roam at your own pace. Small groups generally form; people with similar tastes and speeds. There's no one best way. Each tour evolves organically. If you're looking for a 'follow the leader' type tour, this is not for you. There are some really good tour companies that do operate that way. 

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Our aim is for you to return from these tours more confident, stronger riders, more skilled navigators and more fearless motorcycle adventurers. So no matter the bike, your age, your skill set, these tours are for you. But you have to want to grow as a rider. That's the only universal requirement. 

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WHAT YOU NEED:

For all these tours (other than where rental bikes are provided), you will need a road legal machine that has all necessary documentation and is of sound mechanical order. Breakdown insurance is advised. Riders also need to be of sound physical (and mental!) ability and declare anything that might medically affect their ability to ride either before or during the trip. Please note that you are riding on your own motorcycle policy. There is no insurance provided by Dot Adventures Limited or its trading name; Dorothy's Speed Shop. Riders ride at their own risk. If you are self employed consider an insurance policy that covers you if you have an accident and are unable to work. Please also consider critical injury insurance, for these tours or any form of motorcycling, which will provide for you if you have a life changing accident on a motorcycle. Motorcycling is an inherently dangerous pursuit and you accept the reality of that by joining on one of these tours.

You will also need some form of navigation, be it a sat-nav device or your phone. There is always someone there guiding on these tours, but equally there's always encouragement for riders to make their own way by means of GPX files or route guides supplied. Some tours are self guided completely. 

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