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Rider Information Everything you need to know before booking.

Viking Overland journeys are structured, small-group motorcycle trips designed around steady daily mileage, thoughtful pacing, and properly chosen roads. Below you’ll find the practical details that help you decide whether one of our journeys is right for you.

Group Size

All trips are limited to 6–8 riders, plus Lead rider and Support Rider.

We keep numbers intentionally small. It makes border crossings simpler, regrouping smoother, and the overall experience calmer. You won’t be part of a large convoy.

Riding Style & Expectations

These are not guided sightseeing tours. They are structured riding journeys.

You should be comfortable with:

  • Sustained daily mileage (see each trip page for guidance)

  • Riding confidently on UK A and B roads

  • Riding in light European traffic

  • Following a clear group structure and regroup system

We ride at a steady, considered pace. No racing. No pressure. But we do keep momentum.

If you prefer very short days or highly flexible daily plans, our trips may not be the right fit.

Experience Level

You do not need to be an advanced rider.

You do need to be:

  • Confident on your motorcycle

  • Comfortable riding for several hours in a day

  • Prepared for varied weather

  • Self-sufficient with your machine

If you are unsure whether a trip suits you, just ask. An honest conversation is always better than guesswork.

Motorcycles

Suitable for:

  • Adventure bikes

  • Sports tourers

  • Touring motorcycles

  • Road-focused classics

Bikes should be well maintained and capable of sustained daily mileage. Tyres, chain condition, and servicing should be appropriate for the trip distance.

Accommodation

We use small, independent hotels or quality inns, typically 3–4 star standard.

Priorities include:

  • Secure or monitored motorcycle parking

  • Comfortable rooms

  • Good breakfast

  • Walkable evening food options where possible

This is not luxury touring — but it is comfortable.

What’s Included

  • Route planning and tested Routes

  • Daily briefings

  • Guided group leadership

  • Accommodation (as listed on trip page)

  • Sweep/Support Rider at rear of group

  • Support with Channel crossings on European trips

What’s Not Included

  • Fuel

  • Lunch and most evening meals

  • Channel crossing costs

  • Travel insurance

  • Personal breakdown cover

Each rider remains responsible for their own motorcycle and documentation.

Luggage

Pack light.

Soft luggage or compact hard cases are recommended. You’ll receive packing guidance before departure to help you bring what you need — and nothing unnecessary.

Documentation (European Trips)

For European journeys you’ll need:

  • Valid passport

  • Appropriate travel insurance

  • Breakdown cover for Europe

  • Motorcycle documentation

  • UK sticker or compliant number plate

Full guidance is sent pre-departure.

Fitness & Fatigue

Our trips are structured to avoid unnecessary exhaustion — but they are still multi-day riding journeys.

You should be comfortable riding consecutive days and managing your own hydration, rest, and energy levels.

We design for rhythm. You bring the readiness.

Is This Right For You?

Viking Overland suits riders who:

  • Prefer small groups

  • Value structure and planning

  • Enjoy distance without drama

  • Are happy riding at a considered pace

It may not suit riders who:

  • Want highly flexible daily plans

  • Prefer very short mileage days

  • Enjoy large, social ride-outs

If you’re unsure, reach out. A quick conversation usually clarifies everything.

Final Thought

Every journey is built carefully.

If you arrive prepared, open-minded, and ready to commit to the rhythm of the trip, you’ll likely find it a rewarding experience.

Built for the journey.

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