Are there any ADVers based in Barcelona who have the space for me to leave my bike for a couple of weeks? I'll be arriving from Scotland around the 27th and catching the ferry to Mallorca where I don't need the bike. I don't really want to leave it parked on the street for that length of time. Sent from my Sinclair ZX81 using Tapatalk
Closest here so far is me?...South of Pau in France!! I have some Scottish buddies riding down in June from Bonnyrigg. I have plenty of secured space....though that would mean jumping on a train from Pau to get to Barcelona!(not a long journey I must say) Just a thought if you get no further response..and yes..I wouldn't fancy leaving my moto on the streets there for any length of time...
Thanks for the offer, I may well take you up on it. How long does it take on the train to Barcelona? Sent from my Sinclair ZX81 using Tapatalk
Hi I know it's out of your way.....but.... Probably slightly faster than a moto or car days drive...8 or 9 hrs at a guess considering the distance to travel? I'd say change at Toulouse and then direct to Barcelona....
Hmm, that's an interesting one. I'm not sure how much the risk would be as the pavements in Barcelona re full of bikes, but there's a 100% certainty of the worry ruining your holiday! First thoughts: have you asked about parking in the ferry terminal itself? I've never been inside but it looks like Fort Knox and from the Montjuic Castle above I've seen lots of cars parked inside. Otherwise the airport car park is pretty secure once you're in it and of course you should find a place near the manned entrances, so that may be an idea as it's only a half hour train or bus into the city. In both cases it may be worth taking a cover with you. That's a tip I've seen elsewhere but on the streets a cover makes the bike stand out more as no-one does this. But in a secure parking at least it hides your registration plate and any fancy looking stuff mounted on the bike. Regs Simon
Thanks all, think I'll look into the ferry terminal option for now. Sent from my Sinclair ZX81 using Tapatalk
This is a long shot but know of a guy in or near Barcelona who operates informal tours in Spain and also rents out a bike. I don't now him in person but he seems a good bloke - amazingly we were at the same campsite last summer when I was in a wheelchair (it's a biker's thing!) and we only realised that we'd been in touch on forum posts a few weeks later :huh . But, he's also on this forum: http://www.advrider.com/forums/member.php?u=64816 so maybe you could ask him at least for advice if not an actual place to leave your bike. Regs Simon
You could leave it in BCN downtown where I've left mine for the last 6 months, it's a motorbike rental place, for 50 a month. Totally safe and reliable. If you want details send me a PM. Cheers Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk