Bikes and Motorbikes
The only potential drawback to motorcycling is that obtaining spare parts may be a problem should you have a breakdown. Motorcyclists must be over 18, wear a helmet, and have a log book or other registration document, plus a Green Card for insurance. The rules of the road (and speed limits) are the same as for cars. Given the generally flat terrain, and the light winds and low rainfall from July until the end of September, cycling is also a good way to get around Hungary. There's a growing number of cycle paths in the country, indicating an increasing awareness of the cycling community. However, there are several caveats for cyclists. They are not allowed on main roads (with single-digit numbers), and on some secondary roads in "peak hours" (7-9.30am and 4-6pm). In towns, there are sunken tramlines and slippery cobbled streets to contend with. The most scenic areas are the Northern Uplands, the Danube Bend and parts of Transdanubia and the Bakony, where you'll find a few stiff climbs and lots of rolling hills. Conversely, the easiest cycling terrain, the Great Plain, tends to be rather monotonous visually.
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