Britain’s favourite biking routes revealed

[totalmotorcycle]

I just posted this in our News One Forum, but incase you missed it, here you go:




Britain’s favourite biking routes revealed
Friday, October 27, 2006



It’s official. Motorbike fans across the country have voted Scotland’s Glen Coe and the A82 as Britain’s favourite scenic biking route in a survey of over 1,500 bikers recently conducted by DVLA Personalised Registrations.

Bealach na Ba, situated just off the A696, and the stunning surroundings of the Heights of Kinlochewe found along the A832, were noted as bikers’ second and third most popular routes, positioning Scotland as home to the nation’s top three bike vistas.

Wales also proved a hit, with bikers nominating Horseshoe Pass on the A542 as their fourth favourite vista, closely followed by Shropshire’s striking Clee Hill on the A4117 which is the number one choice in England.

Visitors to the DVLA Personalised Registrations stand at this year’s International Motorcycle and Scooter Show can see video footage of each of the UK’s top ten vistas* and collect a free stress busting CD-ROM featuring still and video images of each route, shot by renowned bike photographer, Chippy Wood.

The CD-ROM allows users to display their favourite vista on their computer and with more than 50 of the world’s leading motorcycles to choose from, uniquely combine it with the dream machine of their choice.

Additionally, visitors can search over 24 million registrations using DVLA’s fully interactive touch screens, featuring virtual “plate-making” technology, which will enable users to view their ideal number plate on a bike of their choice.

Louise Pierpoint, marketing manager for DVLA Personalised Registrations commented: “We have thoroughly enjoyed conducting the bike vista survey and truly believe that visitors to our stand will be amazed by the breathtaking scenery on show.”

Those unable to attend the show can download the top ten bike vistas and search for their perfect personalised registration by logging onto DVLA’s official website dvlaregistrations.co.uk.

* The UK’s top ten bike vistas in order of popularity are:

1. Glen Coe A82 Highlands, Scotland

2. Bealach na Ba (The Pass of the Cattle) Off the A696 Highlands, Scotland

3. Heights of Kinlochewe / Glen Docherty A832 Highlands, Scotland

4. Horseshoe Pass A542 Wales

5. Clee Hill A4117 Shropshire

6. Cat & Fiddle Pass A537 Cheshire

7. Hartside Pass A686 Cumbria

8. Snake Pass A57 Peak District

9. North Yorks Moors – Pickering to Whitby A169 North Yorkshire

10. Hardknott / Wrynose Pass Unclassified Lake District

[sv-wolf]

Thanks for posting this Mike. I hadn't seen it.

I'm just about to do a sponsored ride, visiting the four cardinal points of the UK, Ardnamurchan Head (Scotland) in the West, Dunnet Head (Near John O'Groats, Scotland) in the North, Lowestoft Ness (East Anglia) in the East and The Lizard (Cornwall) in the south. All of these ten favourite biking roads apart from the Horseshoe Pass in Wales could easily be incorporated into my route.

I know all the English ones. They are stunning.

I'll try and include them and then post back pics onto the site. If I can overcome my technophobia and learn how to do it.

The sponsored ride is to raise some more money for the EnduroIndia motorcyle tour charities in February. I've held ten events so far and raised £3,725 to date. £3,850 is the minimum I need to get so I'm almost there, though I'm trying to double that figure by February.

[CentralOzzy]

To Post your Pics....try here: http://picsplace.to/upload.php

Can't wait to see em!

[lamble]

6 out of 10. Could do better.

The other 4 will have to wait until and if, I ever go back to Blighty.

The Scottish roads are unquestionably some of the finest I've ridden and the dramatic backdrops make it even better. Plus you know there's always a local hostellry or distillery near where ever you stay for the night.