Do you have a plan in place for organizing your next motorcycle tour? Are you the type of person to have everything prepared and ready to go months ahead of time? Or do you like to wait until right before your trip to try to catch any last-minute deals that might occur?
Although either way works, there are definite advantages that come with reserving your motorcycle tour well in advance of the tour date.
Save Money
The biggest advantage for most riders will be the monetary savings that are possible by booking early. Most tour operators, including ourselves (Black Moto Tours), offer incentives to encourage early signups. By reserving things like lodging accommodations and event tickets ahead of time, we are able to negotiate for better rates which help to keep the price of our motorcycle tours as low as possible. And that helps you (and your wallet) because we are able to pass those cost savings on to you directly in the form of special promotions. You can always contact us directly using our contact page to find out what specials and promotions we are currently running.
Better Selection
By booking your motorcycle tour ahead of time, you minimize the risk of the specific tour you’ve been dreaming about being sold out. In our particular case, we run small groups during our guided motorcycle tours which allow our tour participants the maximum opportunity to take part in the things they want to experience during their tour. But by reserving your tour at the very last minute, there is a chance that you might not have a large selection of choices available. This factor especially applies if you hesitate during the peak tourist season.
Paying Over Time
By booking early, you buy yourself the convenience of more time. By making a deposit for your tour, not only have you guaranteed your spot but you’ve gained more time to make full payment. By not wondering about how to come up with a large payment at one time, you now have the option to pay your tour balance off in smaller increments. For anyone that doesn’t have the funds available at the time of booking, this can be a lifesaver for that once in a lifetime trip you’ve been wanting to take but couldn’t figure out how to afford.
Preparation Time for Your Bike
Another major advantage of booking your motorcycle tour ahead of time is that you get plenty of time to prepare. You have time to get your bike prepped and ready for the trip. Whether you need an oil change, new tires, or even a new bike, you have plenty of time to get your bike and equipment in tip-top shape.
Preparation Time for You
In addition to your bike, you have to get yourself ready physically and mentally. The very first time I rode long distance, I rode well over 1000 miles, all of them, within 24 hours. I was absolutely drained and totally unprepared but it was the best feeling in the world.
Over the years, since that very first 1000+ trip, I’ve mentally, emotionally, and physically strengthened myself to be able to ride much further and still enjoy every mile of it. Although it might sound crazy, it’s very much possible to enjoy long-distance rides. If you don’t believe me, research the Iron Butt Association for more information. Iron Butt riders cover major mileage and look forward to doing it. Make sure to check out the 50CC when you check out their website.
Looking at the five advantages from above I hope that you can definitely see some of the advantages of booking your motorcycle tour early. Although every one of these advantages might not apply to everyone, in every booking scenario, I hope that thesee tips come in handy the next time you book a guided or unguided motorcycle whether it’s with Black Moto Tours and any of the other great motorcycle tour companies across the US.
