This summer we are planning to ride the Grimsel Passhöhe in Oberwald, Switzerland and surrounding passes en route to Croatia. 2 bikes, 3 people. My better half is going to be riding pillion and friend Mike is riding his SV1000S.

I've always thought I'd do in a Lamborghini like in the italian job, but what's the fun in an air conditioned sports car when compared to a 150db cafe racer in the alps!? These roads are made for leaning.

Long rides are difficult at the best of times, we're looking at 20 hours of riding each way so I expect there to be some trials of paitience by at least the 3rd day and that's if it's not raining.

The route will take us through France, mostly on motorways so we can get to Zurich where we will stay and prepare to enjoy what are widely known as the best roads in the world. From there we will head across the alps getting as many known passes in as possible and down to Lake Como. On to Venice after a stop where I can drop off my passenger and enjoy the rest of the ride to Istria in Croatia at high speed.

I expect the route to take 4 days. Generally you shouldn't plan fixed accomodation as bad weather can tire you out and deadlines make the whole thing less enjoyable.

I'm expecting to add some detail around bike prep and things not to bother taking, but will do this as I progress.

Route Plan