Motorcycle Tour Guide
Experience the freedom of the open road with our motorcycle guiding service, built around great routes, expert local knowledge, and safety-first support.
Whether you're a weekend or multi-week rider craving twisty mountain roads, or a group looking for a polished, hassle-free tour, our guiding service makes every kilometre count.
Read on to discover the guiding services that Guide My Ride founder, Robyn, has to offer, how guided tours work, and why guided rides turn good rides into unforgettable ones.
Motorcycle Guiding in France, Italy and Beyond
Motorcycle guiding in the French and Italian Alps is Robyn’s profession. Knowing the French and Italian Alps like the back of his hand, Robyn is the perfect person to guide you around this breathtaking playground.
If you are looking for a private, qualified motorcycle guide for your next petrol-fuelled adventure, Robyn is available to discuss your trip requirements.
Here is a list of just some of the most spectacular routes that Robyn can guide you through in France:
Route des Grandes Alpes
Route Napolèon
Tour du Mont Blanc
Famous Mountain Passes of the Tour de France
Jura and the Vosges
Vercors massif and the Balcony Roads
…or anywhere in the French, Swiss and Italian Alps!
Why Hire a Motorcycle Guide?
Riding with an experienced guide transforms a solo or group outing into a richer, safer and more efficient experience:
Local Knowledge
A good guide knows the best roads, scenic viewpoints, and reliable stops, no wasted miles on boring roads or getting lost on tiny back roads or having to follow satnav.
Safety and Support
From route planning, on-road group management, to emergency response. An experienced motorcycle guide helps reduce risk and handle problems fast.
Time Efficiency
Routes can be custom built around your available time. Including refuelling, rest stops, and photo opportunities, so you can ride the roads you want, not be diverted for logistical reasons.
Lighter Logistics
Information on permits, accommodation, luggage transfers, and local rules. We handle it so you don’t have to.
Shared Camaraderie
Riding with a guide offers a social, supportive group atmosphere. Swap tips, tackle challenges together, and come away with new friends and experiences.
What Can You Expect on a Guided Ride?
Planning the motorcycle adventure of a lifetime and want the bonus of a qualified guide to assist with the planning and lead the way on your motorcycle trip?
Pre-ride planning - Planned itinerary route maps, weather notes, required documents and packing suggestions before your trip so you can be prepared
Safety briefing - Before each trip, Robyn will cover group rules, hand signals, intercom use, local road rules and explain potential hazards.
Rest and refuel - Scheduled stops for fuel, meals and photos are pre-arranged, including recommended local restaurants and viewpoints to enhance your experience.
After-ride summary - At the end of the day, Robyn will host a post-ride meeting, giving feedback and covering the highlights of the day, plus information on the next day’s adventures.
Hassle-free riding - Cruise the roads, soak up the views and enjoy your experience without having to worry about a thing.
Meet Your Motorcycle Guide
Robyn Maddison is a fun-loving, English-born seasoned rider and qualified motorcycle guide who made the French Alps his home after travelling the world. When he’s not guiding motorcycle riders through the spectacular Alpine passes, you’ll find him tinkering with his bikes in the garage or scouting new routes.
Robyn has always had the adventure bug and is ever keen to explore and discover new areas and roads to ride. With his years of experience riding motorcycles around Europe, Robyn is the guide for your trip.
Safety is non-negotiable for Robyn, a certified, fully insured motorcycle guide trained in group riding, first aid, local road laws, and basic mechanical troubleshooting. He’s the guide to have by your side.
Prices and Booking
To book Robyn as a private motorcycle guide, contact us to discuss your guiding requirements.
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