Testimonials

Here's a section which covers the feedback I get from tour guests.  Apart from me sometimes correcting spelling mistakes or typos, these are the exact words of my customers.  See the interesting ones on the right hand side, click the images.

Note - these trips are not for everyone - I do get negative feedback from time to time as well, if the truth be told (less than 1 percent however). 

Most people enjoy what I like doing, roads I like to ride, and the pace I ride at.  If you think like I do, you'll love the Bike Tours UK approach.  That's why there is so much rambling on this website.  You may pick up an idea of my slightly chaotic style, and you'll either love it or hate it.  Much like Marmite.

That's why I'm trying to be more and more specific in my tour descriptions.  If it's a long day's ride, I'll say so.  If the roads are steep and winding, I'll say so. 

Anyway - here's a selection of feedback....

Most of the stuff is in the articles to the right - just click on the photos.  Most recent comments are featured first.

"To all motorcyclists,
Bill was our guide when we took the Isle Of Man TT trip to Europe in 2001. I would recommend Bill be your contact for any travel in Europe. Even if you don't use his services he can provide some very helpful information.

Bill has some tour openings so if you are interested please contact him.

Ride swell"

Rich Sanderson. California, USA.



"I rented a motorcycle from Bike Tours UK in the
spring of 2002. Bill Roughton was my choice because he
made it easy to arrange (via email and phone) from
California and he offered a really good deal. My wife
and I met Bill in Nottingham and completed the paperwork
in a cave that may be the oldest active pub in England. Bill
is a true motorcycle enthusiast and as far as I am concerned
a comrade. He showed incredible hospitality and accommodated
our needs far above and beyond the ordinary. Our tour through
the Cotswolds was splendid and the bike was awesome!"

Jon Hose





"I felt the training you gave in British traffic was paramount to my survival, and felt the fighter pilot stance in riding by watching Bill ride his Suzuki ahead of me, gave me the boldness we don't have here in America. All in all my experience enabled me to enjoy sport touring and to shed my Goldwings for a sport touring machine, thanks Bill." Steve from Wisconsin, USA

(Note; I do not offer "Training" as such, but for those unfamiliar with British roads, I will give pointers on things such as roundabouts, and filtering. People enjoy my guiding service, because they can just follow me, with no worries about maps and navigation, which leaves them free to enjoy the ride.
Bill)  

Note - I've been riding a bike for 30+ years now, and my natural pace might be a touch quicker than riders from North America are accustomed to.   This is a big subject - but speed limits are higher here, and because the roads are more congested, riding in the UK can be a more frantic experience compared to some other countries. But, less frantic than others, eg. Italy!

Read the many and varied comments from customers down the right hand margin of this web page.  Click on the photos to activate the comments. Click on the photo again to enlarge it and improve quality.