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The GPS Doesn’t Do it all: how to Prepare your Route for an Unforgettable Motorcycle Trip
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The GPS Doesn’t Do it all: how to Prepare your Route for an Unforgettable Motorcycle Trip

September 21, 2025
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By Travel4Bikers

Já todos tivemos a tentação de pegar na mota, ligar o GPS e seguir para o desconhecido. E, embora tenha tido a sua magia, também me deu algumas dores de cabeça. Uma boa viagem não é só seguir o mapa, é criar a tua própria aventura.

 

Diz-se que uma grande viagem é vivida 3 vezes, o planeamento, a viagem em si e depois de chegar ver ou partilhar histórias, fotos e vídeos que fizemos no caminho.

O planeamento da rota antes de meteres chave na mota é o segredo para evitar contratempos e garantir que desfrutas de cada quilómetro. Vamos partilhar um processo de planeamento, passo a passo.

 

1. The Paper Map: Where It All Begins

Antes de ligares qualquer ecrã, pega num bom mapa. Eu adoro um bom mapa de papel, especialmente para ter a visão geral.

 

    • Plot the Route: Trace your route with a marker. You’ll quickly see the route, the countries you’ll pass through, and most importantly, the areas you can avoid.
      With this, you’ll understand where you can shorten the journey if needed.
    • Stop Points: Mark the places where you want to spend the night. This will give you an idea of how many kilometers you need to cover each day to reach your goal.
    • The Route: The paper map will show you the main roads, but also the secondary ones. And as you know, the best views are rarely found on highways.



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      2. Route Details: Technology is Your Friend

      Com o esboço feito, é hora de passar a rota para o teu GPS ou aplicação.

       

        • Planning Platforms: Use sites like Google Maps or ViaMichelin to check the distance, cost, and travel time. But for a bike, it’s best to use platforms that let you choose more winding and scenic routes, not just the fastest ones.
        • Points of Interest: Add points of interest to your route. Don’t just stick to hotels and restaurants; add viewpoints, landscapes, historical sites, and even that little tavern you saw in a YouTube video.
        • Service Stations: Knowing your bike’s range, mark the gas stations along your route. This is a golden tip, especially in more remote areas where gas stations can be scarce. Don’t forget to check their opening hours; they might be closed on weekends or at night, for example.
        • Comfort: Don’t forget how many kilometers are comfortable for you to ride each day. Enjoy the trip, account for stop times at each point of interest, meals, and refueling. We’re on a journey, not in a race that forces us to ride xx kilometers a day.



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          3. The Contingency Route: Plan B

          Por mais bem planeada que a tua viagem seja, os imprevistos acontecem. Por isso, um bom motociclista tem sempre um plano B.

           

            • Alternative Route: Plan an alternative route in case of bad weather, road closures, or accidents. Having a plan B will save you the stress of finding a new path halfway through the trip.
            • Emergency Contacts: Note down the emergency numbers for each country you pass through.
            • Insurance: Check if your bike’s insurance covers the countries you’ll be riding in, if you have travel assistance for those kilometers, and look for travel insurance that covers unexpected events.



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              The Motorcyclist’s Verdict

              Uma viagem de mota é feita de liberdade e de aventura. O planeamento da rota não é para te tirar essa liberdade, mas sim para te dar a tranquilidade de desfrutares de cada momento.

              A mota é a liberdade, mas o mapa é a tua bússola.

              E tu, como preparas as tuas rotas? Partilha as tuas dicas nos comentários.

              Boas curvas!

               

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