Routa MC Updates http://www.routamc.org/updates/ Updates from the Routa Motorcycle Club en Routa MC Updates Midgard Components Framework - de.linkm.newsticker Adventures this summer Adventures this summer http://www.routamc.org/updates/adventures-this-summer.html http://www.routamc.org/updates/adventures-this-summer.html Sun, 22 Jul 2007 12:02:10 +0300 Bergie Again the summer means motorcycle adventures for the Routa MC group. Bergie returned in beginning of July from a troubled trip through the Alps and Romania. Accidents, engine malfunctions and theft were common themes on the trip, but also friendly people and amazing scenery. Skoll, Janne and Vsq left on their trip on July 20th, intending to ride through Norway and Scotland. Their mobile blog can be followed in http://www.routamc.org/europe2007/ Again the summer means motorcycle adventures for the Routa MC group.

Bergie returned in beginning of July from a troubled trip through the Alps and Romania. Accidents, engine malfunctions and theft were common themes on the trip, but also friendly people and amazing scenery.

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Skoll, Janne and Vsq left on their trip on July 20th, intending to ride through Norway and Scotland. Their mobile blog can be followed in http://www.routamc.org/europe2007/

Skoll-Janne-Vsq-Scotland

]]> New spring means new bikes New spring means new bikes http://www.routamc.org/updates/new-spring-means-new-bikes.html http://www.routamc.org/updates/new-spring-means-new-bikes.html Wed, 11 Apr 2007 19:27:37 +0300 Bergie The spring is trying to enter in Finland after the ultra-brief two-week winter we had. As usual, this means lots of motorcycle-related activity. This year some bike changes have happened too: Bergie has now a Royal Enfield, while Juha rides his old Triumph. People nearby this group have also interesting new bikes including a sidecar Dniepr... Technorati Tags: motorcycle The spring is trying to enter in Finland after the ultra-brief two-week winter we had.

As usual, this means lots of motorcycle-related activity. This year some bike changes have happened too: Bergie has now a Royal Enfield, while Juha rides his old Triumph. People nearby this group have also interesting new bikes including a sidecar Dniepr...

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]]> Review: Finding accommodation in Europe via eurobookings Review: Finding accommodation in Europe via eurobookings http://www.routamc.org/updates/review--finding-accommodation-in-europe-via-eurobookings.html http://www.routamc.org/updates/review--finding-accommodation-in-europe-via-eurobookings.html Wed, 11 Apr 2007 19:23:11 +0300 Bergie One principle in the Routa MC style of motorcycle travel is getting around without much advance planning. This means that every day some time is spent trying to find accommodation. In small towns this is generally easy - just take the first gasthaus you run into. But in more touristic places some research before arrival often makes sense. Since Routa bikers don't have the space for lugging around volumes of Lonely Planet, but are usually equipped with small, internet-connected technology, the web is a natural place to make research and possibly even book accommodation. There are non-commercial sources for hotel information like WikiTravel, but these usually go only as far as providing the phone number of a hotel. The other option is online booking services like eurobookings reviewed here. Instead of providing only a hotel guide like many competitors, eurobookings also runs a travel blog called Hotel Guide. This is a refreshing change, as it provides some cultural and touristic information about the locations, giving context to the hotels user is browsing. The posts tell something about the place, and then point reader to hotels in the area. The hotel information system is quite similar to others provided on the web, though eurobookings says they're providing lower rates than for example hotels.com. On quick searches the services had different hotels featured so verifying this is a bit difficult. In any case, Pros Easy way to search for hotels connected with touristic information about the places Cons Hotel map is some weird Java applet instead of a proper Google Map Availability finder seems buggy, making it impossible to change dates Lists only hotels, not cheaper hostels or motels Note: This is a sponsored post via ReviewMe. Technorati Tags: accommodation, review, travel One principle in the Routa MC style of motorcycle travel is getting around without much advance planning. This means that every day some time is spent trying to find accommodation. In small towns this is generally easy - just take the first gasthaus you run into. But in more touristic places some research before arrival often makes sense.

Since Routa bikers don't have the space for lugging around volumes of Lonely Planet, but are usually equipped with small, internet-connected technology, the web is a natural place to make research and possibly even book accommodation.

There are non-commercial sources for hotel information like WikiTravel, but these usually go only as far as providing the phone number of a hotel. The other option is online booking services like eurobookings reviewed here.

Instead of providing only a hotel guide like many competitors, eurobookings also runs a travel blog called Hotel Guide. This is a refreshing change, as it provides some cultural and touristic information about the locations, giving context to the hotels user is browsing.

The posts tell something about the place, and then point reader to hotels in the area. The hotel information system is quite similar to others provided on the web, though eurobookings says they're providing lower rates than for example hotels.com. On quick searches the services had different hotels featured so verifying this is a bit difficult.

In any case,

Pros

  • Easy way to search for hotels connected with touristic information about the places

Cons

  • Hotel map is some weird Java applet instead of a proper Google Map
  • Availability finder seems buggy, making it impossible to change dates
  • Lists only hotels, not cheaper hostels or motels

Note: This is a sponsored post via ReviewMe.

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]]> Spring is in the Air Spring is in the Air http://www.routamc.org/updates/spring-is-in-the-air.html http://www.routamc.org/updates/spring-is-in-the-air.html Thu, 20 Apr 2006 19:59:48 +0300 Bergie After some moments of despair, the spring has definitely come to Helsinki. Rambo is on the road, Juha has managed to crash Bergie's Triumph, and Skoll has his new ride: After some moments of despair, the spring has definitely come to Helsinki. Rambo is on the road, Juha has managed to crash Bergie's Triumph, and Skoll has his new ride:

Skolls_Triumph.jpg

]]> Spring snows in Helsinki Spring snows in Helsinki http://www.routamc.org/updates/spring-snows-in-helsinki.html http://www.routamc.org/updates/spring-snows-in-helsinki.html Wed, 05 Apr 2006 08:00:15 +0300 Bergie As can be seen from the picture, the spring weather in Helsinki is full of snow. This will definitely push back the riding season. At least we can take comfort in the idea that either it will be The Day After Tomorrow or the snows will melt eventually. Updated Apr 9th: Snow or not, we ride. Out on the sea the ice fishers are still at work... As can be seen from the picture, the spring weather in Helsinki is full of snow. This will definitely push back the riding season.

Spring_weather_in_Helsinki.jpg

At least we can take comfort in the idea that either it will be The Day After Tomorrow or the snows will melt eventually.

Updated Apr 9th: Snow or not, we ride. Out on the sea the ice fishers are still at work...

Riding season 2006 starts

]]> Cape of Good Hope by scooter Cape of Good Hope by scooter http://www.routamc.org/updates/cape-of-good-hope-by-scooter.html http://www.routamc.org/updates/cape-of-good-hope-by-scooter.html Fri, 10 Feb 2006 22:09:04 +0200 Bergie Read story on Death Monkeys Read story on Death Monkeys

]]> To The Hell and Back To The Hell and Back http://www.routamc.org/updates/to-the-hell-and-back.html http://www.routamc.org/updates/to-the-hell-and-back.html Fri, 03 Feb 2006 20:20:51 +0200 Bergie Routa MC member Bergie has just returned to Cape Town from his trip through the burning plains of Karoo to the valley of Hell.The 2000km trip was made on a BMW 650GS Dakar and consisted of high, winding passes, empty gravel roads, river crossings and deep forests.Expect to see more in the Journals section later. Cape Town from his trip through the burning plains of Karoo to the valley of Hell.



The 2000km trip was made on a BMW 650GS Dakar and consisted of high, winding passes, empty gravel roads, river crossings and deep forests.

Expect to see more in the Journals section later.
]]> New site feature: FAQ New site feature: FAQ http://www.routamc.org/updates/new-site-feature--faq.html http://www.routamc.org/updates/new-site-feature--faq.html Wed, 18 Jan 2006 23:16:11 +0200 Bergie Since the Routa MC members keep receiving questions about usage of the site materials, or about different practical motorcycle travel issues, we've now set up a Frequently Asked Questions area to accommodate them. Make sure to read it before posting further questions! Since the Routa MC members keep receiving questions about usage of the site materials, or about different practical motorcycle travel issues, we've now set up a Frequently Asked Questions area to accommodate them.

Make sure to read it before posting further questions!

]]> Death Monkey 2006 site launched Death Monkey 2006 site launched http://www.routamc.org/updates/death-monkey-2006-site-launched.html http://www.routamc.org/updates/death-monkey-2006-site-launched.html Wed, 11 Jan 2006 08:44:33 +0200 Bergie Death Monkey 2006 is a 3500km Helsinki-Gibraltar rally on 50cc Honda Monkeys. The Routa MC - Suicide Surfers project now has a website running in www.deathmonkey.org: Now the site includes a blog and a discussion forum. In near future we'll also add team and route sections showcasing the locations of the contestants on a Google Map. Death Monkey 2006 is a 3500km Helsinki-Gibraltar rally on 50cc Honda Monkeys.

The Routa MC - Suicide Surfers project now has a website running in www.deathmonkey.org:

Death Monkey Site

Now the site includes a blog and a discussion forum. In near future we'll also add team and route sections showcasing the locations of the contestants on a Google Map.

]]> Here come the Death Monkeys Here come the Death Monkeys http://www.routamc.org/updates/here-come-the-death-monkeys.html http://www.routamc.org/updates/here-come-the-death-monkeys.html Wed, 12 Oct 2005 23:25:18 +0300 Bergie After the 3200km Paska-G:n Sprintti 2004 driven with 200eur cars from Helsinki to Hammerfest and back, the next project is now announced: Death Monkeys 2006 Death monkeys is a rally on Honda Monkey mopeds from Helsinki to Gibraltar some time in 2006. A team from Routa MC will definitely participate. Read all about Death Monkey 2006 on Suicide Surfers

After the 3200km Paska-G:n Sprintti 2004 driven with 200eur cars from Helsinki to Hammerfest and back, the next project is now announced:

Death Monkeys 2006

Death monkeys is a rally on Honda Monkey mopeds from Helsinki to Gibraltar some time in 2006.

A team from Routa MC will definitely participate.

Read all about Death Monkey 2006 on Suicide Surfers


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