American
Motorcyclist
"It's
pretty simple, really. If you even dream of riding your motorcycle in
the Alps, you need John Hermann's book. The first edition has become
the bible for Alp pass-baggers, and this newest, expanded edition
includes more roads and new destinations, like Slovenia and Corsica.
"Hermann
covers most of the known, and little-known, passes with a pleasant
writing style and simple scoring system (two stars means a "must"
ride). He includes invaluable information about local hotels, customs
and motorcycle-specific information. He describes 68 individual
day-trips (19 more than the first edition) that will make your mouth
water and throttle hand twitch. It's a great guide and a good read."
American Motorcyclist --This text refers to an out of print or
unavailable edition of this title.
Autoweek
"A
book for motorcycle riders that car enthusiasts can use. We found that
what Hermann said was true--about the roads and about the towns and
interesting places along the way. So here's a guide who can be trusted,
and a guidebook for the enthusiast who has done his 155-mph sprint down
the autobahn and now wants to follow the switchback stairways to the
mountaintops . . . And for the drivers and riders alike, there's the
"Alps Pass Bagging List" that includes 214 mountain passes--rated with
stars--and where to find their routes in the book. Sure it might take a
lifetime to bag them all, but what a lifetime it would be." Autoweek
--This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this
title.
Bronwen and Eric Young
"We
are writing to tell you how useful we found Motorcycle Journeys Through
the Alps and Corsica when we were touring this summer. . . . At the
beginning of last April we flew our two BMW R1100GS's to Heath Row,
London for what was to be a four month adventure throughout Britain,
Scandinavia and the continent. . . .
"Beyond
a doubt, the highlight of the trip was our month long tour of the Alps
(July). In retrospect, I think we spent the first three months of the
trip just waiting to get there! We entered through the 'east gate' from
Vienna, gave the 'give your guardian angel a chance' sign a cursory
glance, and never looked back. The first coffee of the day was at Kalte
Kuchl where we began to realize just how extensive the motorcycle
culture is in the Alps.
"We
used your book as an invaluable guide to choosing our route for the
next month. We have to admit that at first we were hesitant to follow
someone else's advice so closely. We both have extensive European
travel experience (without motorcycles) and are used to figuring things
out for ourselves. It soon became obvious that your tips and advice
were right on the mark. We rode seventy 'over a thousand metres'
passes. From Austria to the Dolomites, up to Switzerland and then down
into Southern French Alps, it was one thrill after another!
"Needless
to say, we are plotting another trip. We're even entertaining the idea
of keeping a couple of bikes over there. . . . Once again, thanks for
putting out such a useful book." Bronwen and Eric Young --This text
refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.
BMW
Owners News
"For
Anyone Planning, or just dreaming, of a first or nth ride in the Alps .
. . Hermann's [2nd] edition is simply indispensable. And, if you're
among the 2,500 who made the now sold out first edition one of
Whitehorse Press's best sellers, you'll want [this 2nd edition] too."
--This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this
title.