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oldbob

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cancelled bike tour
« on: July 28, 2015, 02:45:59 PM »
I subscribe to Motorcycle Classics magazine, and several months ago read their description of a tour offered by Moto Touring (http://www.mototouring.com). I booked a tour of the Isle of Man. A few days ago, one month before departure, Moto Touring cancelled the tour. Because I do not live in the U.K., I bought airline tickets. They are not refundable. Although the tour cancellation was entirely Moto Touring’s choice, they have washed their hands of any financial responsibility for my loss.

You might be thinking that I should have bought trip insurance. I did buy it. However, Travel Guard will not cover this.

I am posting this because everyone should be aware of the risk in doing business with Moto Touring. Frankly, Travel Guard has also lost me as a customer.

Bob
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« Reply #1 on: July 28, 2015, 03:33:42 PM »
Ouch, sorry to hear about that happening to you.
Maybe we could get a Brimmer thread going on this shady company?
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« Reply #2 on: July 28, 2015, 05:09:12 PM »
Crap-thats a bummer. I am sure you had high hopes and were looking forward to the trip. Did this company give any reason for the cancellation ? going out of business ?
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« Reply #3 on: July 28, 2015, 05:24:45 PM »
Sorry to hear that.

Consider doing one of these since you already have airfare...

http://www.mototouring.com/bike-tours/classic-tours/?id=16&catId=39

Personally, the Benelli vintage Tour is on my bucket list!
Wanna ride that Sei cylinder 750!
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Re: cancelled bike tour
« Reply #4 on: July 28, 2015, 09:25:05 PM »
Eff that!  We have members in the UK.  There is also a UK sohc site.  Change the title to mention the UK and I am sure they can help you get your own tour going.  Like the Godzilla tour, but you get to be Godzilla!
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Re: cancelled bike tour
« Reply #5 on: July 29, 2015, 08:46:06 AM »
Quote from: Stev-o on July 28, 2015, 05:24:45 PM
Consider doing one of these since you already have airfare...

http://www.mototouring.com/bike-tours/classic-tours/?id=16&catId=39

Personally, the Benelli vintage Tour is on my bucket list!
Wanna ride that Sei cylinder 750!

After what the good people at Moto Touring just did, I lack enthusiasm for more of the same. And then there is the issue of attempting to change airline reservations (different dates, different country).

Because I'm stuck with the tickets, My wife and I will go to England, rent a car, and do a road trip. Not quite what I had in mind, but it will do.

Bob
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Re: cancelled bike tour
« Reply #6 on: July 29, 2015, 11:03:32 AM »
Quote from: oldbob on July 29, 2015, 08:46:06 AM
Quote from: Stev-o on July 28, 2015, 05:24:45 PM
Consider doing one of these since you already have airfare...

http://www.mototouring.com/bike-tours/classic-tours/?id=16&catId=39

Personally, the Benelli vintage Tour is on my bucket list!
Wanna ride that Sei cylinder 750!

After what the good people at Moto Touring just did, I lack enthusiasm for more of the same. And then there is the issue of attempting to change airline reservations (different dates, different country).

Because I'm stuck with the tickets, My wife and I will go to England, rent a car, and do a road trip. Not quite what I had in mind, but it will do.

Bob

There has to be another bike rental in the UK, though.  Heck, maybe find a cool CB you can borrow or rent from a member.  Don't just cage it if you want to ride. 

Get over here and introduce yourself.
http://www.sohc.co.uk/index.php
Explain what happened and see if someone will rent you a bike for a few days.
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Quote from: dave500 on February 14, 2014, 03:53:33 AM
if you dont trial spin the camshaft in the head and cover you are a novice,with no natural mechanical appitude,destined for destruction.
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Re: cancelled bike tour
« Reply #7 on: July 29, 2015, 11:18:02 AM »
Hi Bob,

sorry to hear of the cancellation of your holiday. Just to be clear, are Moto Touring giving you a refund but your airline tickets are non refundable, so Moto Touring's cancellation is leaving you out of pocket ?

Kev
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« Reply #8 on: July 29, 2015, 11:25:34 AM »
Quote from: vfourfreak on July 29, 2015, 11:18:02 AM
Hi Bob,

sorry to hear of the cancellation of your holiday. Just to be clear, are Moto Touring giving you a refund but your airline tickets are non refundable, so Moto Touring's cancellation is leaving you out of pocket ?

Kev

Moto Touring has refunded my deposit. My issue is that Moto Touring's actions left me with tickets for which I paid a fair amount of money and little time to plan an alternative.

Bob
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Re: cancelled bike tour
« Reply #9 on: July 29, 2015, 11:38:24 AM »
Quote from: oldbob on July 29, 2015, 11:25:34 AM
Quote from: vfourfreak on July 29, 2015, 11:18:02 AM
Hi Bob,

sorry to hear of the cancellation of your holiday. Just to be clear, are Moto Touring giving you a refund but your airline tickets are non refundable, so Moto Touring's cancellation is leaving you out of pocket ?

Kev

Moto Touring has refunded my deposit. My issue is that Moto Touring's actions left me with tickets for which I paid a fair amount of money and little time to plan an alternative.

Bob

I understand. Sorry to hear about that, but you seem positive to launch an alternative holiday plan, good on you.

Shame on Moto Touring to be so cavalier, especially when their website makes them out to be such enthusiasts. So now they have some real publicity.

Kev

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