Join the German invasion

Here's what the company had to say: Last year hundreds of motorcyclists embarking from the UK filled an entire Eurotunnel train as part of a mass ride-out to the International BMW Motorrad Biker Meeting, held at Garmisch-Partenkirchen on the Austrian/German border.

Motorcyclists travelled from all over the world to join the ride to the annual event, which attracted over 30,000 motorcyclists.

The BMW Biker Meeting is a motorcyclist's paradise. Set in an ideal Alpine location, there are trade stalls, displays, ride-outs, stunt shows, fashion shows, biker parties and much, much more.

For 2006, the World of BMW is organising another mass ride-out from the UK to the BMW Motorrad Biker Meeting that takes place from 7-9 July. This year there will be two departure points - one from Hull (north) and the other from Folkestone (south).

Motorcyclists interested in participating in this fantastic motorcycling adventure can join the ride-out, which will include an overnight stop in Strasbourg before enjoying two days and nights at the Biker Meeting in Garmisch. They can then relish in experiencing some of the best Alpine mountain passes that Europe has to offer via Davos and Mulhouse. On the ride back, participants will stay at Reims before returning to the UK.

To request a detailed itinerary on the mass ride-out to the 2006 International BMW Motorrad Biker Meeting call 08000 131 282 or visit the www.worldofbmw.com website.

Ed's note: We know that local motorcycle travel specialist Dave Milligan ships bikes to the UK from time to time - see www.getrouted.com.au.

(Pic: Yes, those lunatics really are doing that with a pair of HP2s…)