Biking Links

Routes in the alps

Route Plans

Operational status of mountain passes

Motorbike Tyre fitters

Garage Christophe Metral in Monthey - Switzerland
Point S in Collombey - Switzerland.

Motorbike Rental

If you want to rent a motorbike in the Alps then try these companies

CLT Location in Thonon-les-Bains (Honda motorbikes and scooters) - prices in Euro
CPC2R are in Geneva centre (Kawasaki, Suzuki, Aprilia) - prices in CHF (any train from the airport to Geneva centre then 10 minute walk or ring ahead and they will collect you).

Local Motorbike Dealerships

There are loads of them scattered widely around Lake Geneva.  Check here for a full list, or try these main agents.  
BMW - Grand Prix Motos -
6 ch du Vieran  74960  MEYTHET - tél : 04 50 67 40 99
Honda - Kick Moto - 10 bd Pré Biollat  74200  ANTHY SUR LÉMAN - tél : 04 50 26 09 80
Kawasaki - TechnicMoto - 2 rue Léon Grange  74960  MEYTHET - tél : 04 50 24 09 24
Suzuki - Mecaracer.com at Pont de Dranse 74500 AMPHION - tél : 04 50 26 58 59
Yamaha - Riotton Moto -
21 av Jules Ferry  74200  THONON LES BAINS - tél : 04 50 71 05 64

Motorbike Clubs

European Iron Butt Association (For the dedicated long distance rider)
Vulcan Riders Association (A favourite among older riders)
Ulysses-Club GB (GB branch of Ulysses International - one of the largest bike clubs on the planet)

Clothing & Accessories

J & S Accessories (Biking kit stores around the UK with a massive choice in stock at decent prices)
Bike Security (Ways to keep your bike safe)

Motorbike Sales and News

BikeTrader (Loads of used bikes for sale in the UK BUT read the buying guidance)
BikeMagazine (An interesting read - the partner magazine to MotorCycle news)
Motorcycle News (Exactly what it says on the tin)

Motorbike - How To's - (We are always learning - and will post here any Photo Guides we make which just might help others)

VFR 800 - Headlight Bulb Replacement  - (easier than trying to follow the *!?$$* manual)
TomTom Rider Active Dock Repair (when it stops charging)