About Me

Vie De Moto is female owned and operated since 2015, (previously Euro Moto Tours) by moto mad me, Rikki Dryden. Raised in the Victorian High Country my love of the outdoors and adventure grew.

From a postie bike to a CBR250RR, 600 then onto a couple of CBR1000RRs. I spent many years tearing around race tracks all over Australia, doing a little coaching and organising women's ride groups. Lucky enough to work for several Track Day companies my moto network grew from one side of the country to the other.

Having a break from the track for 2 years I took up motocross to learn how to ride dirt. A trial by fire but it paid dividends for my road and track riding!

Into my 30's, I was introduced into the wonderful world of adventure bikes by none other than Miles Davis, surely one of the worlds best adv riders and coaches.

Spending a few years exploring Australia on my new BMW F800GS, I decided to head abroad! Wanting to share epic riding and international travel with other riders, Euro Moto Tours was born and later re-branded to Vie De Moto.

My career in motorsport begun about 2005 working at the Phillip Island Grand Prix Circuit, then onto the Honda's Riding Club, the Honda Race Team, the Australian Superbike Championship, AME, California Superbike School, MotoDNA and other Ride Day companies. 

I have been a National and Deputy International Race Secretary for the Phillip Island Motorcycle Grand Prix, World Superbikes and Australian Superbikes for over 12 years and will continue to volunteer for many years to come. 

I have run moto tours in Europe for several years with a break over covid years and several years working with Motorcycling Australia (MA) and volunteering on the MA Women’s Committee, I'm back into organising the next adventures.

Over my years in the industry, building female participation in motorcycling has been a high priority and passion.

After several years of successful and totally unforgettable tours in Italy, France and a little of Spain, my sites are next set on the UK, New Zealand, Portugal, more of Spain, Australia, eastern Europe and Morocco. 

My tours have become known for being epic experiences that suit all rider speeds, fly through the twisties with our lead rider or cruise leisurely at your own pace to ensure you take in the scenery. All tours are tailed by our support van with your luggage, shopping and tools.

I have some new and exciting women's events in the making so please subscribe to my quarterly newsletter so you dont miss a trick.

Come explore this world on bike with me!

 

 

Customer Testimonials

"I had the most wonderful time, breathtaking scenery on amazing roads, fantastic accommodation in some spectacular venues, easy pace for a pillion. So good we did it twice! Can't recommend a better tour guide than Rikki! Will definitely be doing another adventure with her!"

Sumita, Queensland, Australia

 

"In 2017 I spent 16 days in the care of Rikki, as our tour visited some amazing places in Italy. Fantastic roads, a GPS updated daily with our routes, and fine food and wines in some beautiful locations; the most memorable being a castle ! Rikki was/is an amazing and caring host/guide, and I would strongly recommend to anyone thinking of a motorcycle tour in Europe, hers will be one with no regrets."

Gary, Victoria, Australia

 

"I had a thoroughly good time on this tour, have done a lot of moto touring in the past also in Italy. But this tour trumps anything Ive done before! Thanks for the great, friendly and personal experience!"

Rob, New Zealand

 

"Would have to be one of the best things I have ever done! From the roads, the scenery, the food and accommodation, the tour has given me a whole new appreciation of Italy."

"Well worth doing and something that I will never forget!"

Glenn, Victoria, Australia