The Dekatria Project - Greece 2013: a 4400 mile ride to the Underworld

[DekatriaProject]

He said hello for you to me, yeah good to see you here Giannis!

Not sure whether I'll pass through Halkidiki, but it soudns awefully tempting

[blackbusa]

hello mate...for further infos contact this user...http://www.moto.gr/forums/member.php?u=2417...he lives in Utrecht...

[QSpec]

Hello!

Nice having you here!

I wish you the best on your trip and life in general.

Near your departure date be sure to ask for contact details on this thread, I'm sure many members all around Greece will come to your aid if needed.

Happy planning!

[Ζεύκας]

Hi Greg!

Are you planning to visit Ancient Olympia? I'll be there hopefully at 12th August.

If you want a private tour just let me know.

Cheers, Babis.

[Cpt. Haddock]

hello mate...for further infos contact this user...http://www.moto.gr/forums/member.php?u=2417...he lives in Utrecht...

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[DekatriaProject]

Hi Greg!

Are you planning to visit Ancient Olympia? I'll be there hopefully at 12th August.

If you want a private tour just let me know.

Cheers, Babis.

I'm thinking of going there, but I'll probably be there a week earlier. A private tour sounds great though

[spyrakos35]

keep in mind that in greece its warm....hot....

especially all the way from kalamatas - tenaro and back due to the lack of the trees may be hot as hell (the whole area is called mani)........

so i would suggest you to have summer motorcycle clothes with air vents (both pants and jackets)....

also....
watching the map, you pass by wonderful places that you should meet....
may be you should let someone (or cooperate with someone) try to make you a map with points that are must to be visited....

[MG-KTiNoS]

You wellcome!

[pab-lo]

hi Creg, welcome aboard.
regarding your plans i m amazed.
respect for the way you r dealing with life!
jealousing for the way you r making your decisions!
please keep us informed about your moves, and as was previous told, we ll be happy to meeting you and helping you with your plans as long as you arrive here and further.
so KEEP ON ROKKING, you and your gorgeous Alp!!!

[byron]

bring the beast back to life

Greg, i think you're exaggerating a little...

[jimmis5]

welcoming you in Greece!!!!

[DekatriaProject]

Once again, thanks for the kind words everyone!

keep in mind that in greece its warm....hot....

especially all the way from kalamatas - tenaro and back due to the lack of the trees may be hot as hell (the whole area is called mani)........

so i would suggest you to have summer motorcycle clothes with air vents (both pants and jackets)....

Way ahead of you my apparel for this Summer consists of a light, heavily vented suit with a cooling vest underneath. The only thing I still need to work out is a drinking system - the bottle I keep in my tankbag won't be sufficient, but I don't really like riding with a backpack so using my Camelbak in the usual manner doesn't seem like a good idea. Rest assured, I'm surely not expecting this to be anything like the climates I've ridden in so far

watching the map, you pass by wonderful places that you should meet....
may be you should let someone (or cooperate with someone) try to make you a map with points that are must to be visited....

Great idea! So far, the route through Greece will start in Igoumenitsa, then go down over the West coast toward Tenaron, after which I got up again through Sparta and Nafplio to Athens. After that, I only have Delphi, Thermopyleis and Marathonas in the planning... it sorta depends on how things go then. I'm all open to suggestions though Mt. Olympos seems a good one.

Greg, i think you're exaggerating a little...

Probably, but that just makes it more fun

[spyrakos35]

how many days you plan to spend in greece....
from igoumenitsa (arrival date, time?) to the last night (where you plan to spend the night?)....

also, whats the point?
to get to the places you wanna meet the faster/easier way (autoroutes) or to get there by the "local roads"?

just to have a clue for the map....

[DekatriaProject]

The way I liked it in Britain last year was that I would have set destinations for the day, and the way of getting there was something I'd determine on the way. As you all probably know, roads can be just as (or even more) important as the things they lead to good riding roads, or roads that go through good scenery are all worthy additions!

So if you've got any good roads to suggest, I'm all ears!

[Ichigo]

Welcome to the forum Greg! I hope you enjoy your long journey throughout Europe!! Since you arrive in Igoumenitsa there are a lot of scenic routes for you to follow. Be carefull of the main surfaced roads in west Peloponnese coast because of the bad grip. Be particularly careful when driving in rainy conditions. It is not unusual to fall into a puddle while driving in a secondary road . Also lack of signage is something common in greek roads and should keep you aware! Hope your dreams for this journey come true!!

Cheers!!