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Sarah Gloor
29.07.2025

The Tours Startup Report – July 2025

July at The Tours was all about progress and new beginnings. While perfect motorcycle weather beckoned outside, we worked behind the scenes with full energy on the future of our platform. Our goal: to enable you to have tailored motorcycle experiences – from intelligent tour recommendations with our Matchmaker to the upcoming launch of the new The Tours Shop.

Sarah Gloor
16.07.2025

The 7 Best Motorcycle Tours with Lake Swimming Stops

The sun is blazing, the asphalt is glowing – and that's exactly why there's hardly anything better than experiencing summer on two wheels. Even better? When the perfect tour also includes a jump into cool water. We'll show you 7 tours where you'll get your money's worth as a rider and can refresh yourself along the way or at the destination in one of Switzerland's most beautiful swimming spots (and the nearby Black Forest). Don't forget your swimming trunks!

Sarah Gloor
01.05.2025

Rider Spotlight: How Markus rediscovered Switzerland

When your birthday falls on the Swiss National Day, there's always something happening in Switzerland. For Markus, 38, this was exactly the reason to consciously spend August 1st differently for once. No guests, no party, no "Happy Birthday" – instead, he packed his bag two days earlier, got on his motorcycle and started an adventure he had been planning for a while: the Grand Tour of Switzerland. What followed was a four-day journey across the country – with plenty of curves, insights and a great feeling of lightness.

Sarah Gloor
01.04.2025

Motorcycle Startup Report March 2025

In March, quite a lot happened at The Tours: We look back on first steps in the German market, exciting technological developments and a special highlight that is coming up for the start of the season.

Sarah Gloor
25.03.2025

Rider Spotlight: Luki and his wildest motorcycle adventure

For many motorcyclists, it's the big dream: Simply saddle up the bike and ride off. For Luki, this dream became reality after a plan fell through. He actually wanted to start training as a motorcycle mechanic – but when that didn't work out, he seized the opportunity and embarked on a 3-month motorcycle journey across Europe. His companion? Valentina, a Yamaha XSR700.

Sarah Gloor
18.03.2025

The Tours Startup Report – July 2025

July at The Tours was all about progress and new beginnings. While ideal motorcycle weather beckoned outside, we worked with full energy behind the scenes on the future of our platform. Our goal: to enable you to have tailor-made motorcycle experiences – from intelligent tour recommendations with our Matchmaker to the upcoming launch of the new The Tours Shop.

Sarah Gloor
05.03.2025

Motorcycle Startup Report February 2025

February brought exciting developments for our motorcycle community! We have worked intensively to make planning and discovering motorcycle tours even easier. Our users can look forward to new features, more interaction with other riders and better visibility for their tours.

Sarah Gloor
27.02.2025

Motorcycles for women

For motorcycle-enthusiastic women, finding the perfect motorcycle is often a challenging task. From choosing the right brand to the suitable model, there are many factors to consider. In this guide, we would like to offer you valuable tips and advice to help you with decision-making and ensure that you find the motorcycle that fits you perfectly.

Sarah Gloor
25.02.2025

Should you buy a motorcycle used or new?

Buying a motorcycle is a major decision that should be well thought out. Whether new or used – both options have their advantages and disadvantages. In this article, you'll learn what to look out for to make the best choice for you.

Sarah Gloor
16.02.2025

Motorcycle Oil Change Made Easy

Regular oil changes are essential for the longevity and performance of your motorcycle. But what should you pay attention to so that your motorcycle continues to run smoothly? In this post you will learn everything important about oil changes!