I've not long returned from my annual bike trip. Most of it was on my own, but did meet up with friends along the way. I covered 3100 miles in 10 days, camping all but 2 nights. Managed to get to the south coast but it was 41 degrees, so I dashed back up to the Alps to stay with friends for 2 days. Fantastic scenery, roads and grub and did spot a couple of Caterhams and an Atom on the great N85, would love to get down there in a kit car one day, but it's a long haul down there.
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Col de Bonette 2880 metres
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Glacier above Val d'Isere
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Col d'Iseran 2770 metres
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End of the day outside Reims back in the north after 810 kms in the day (506 miles) - still recovering :o
That dose look good nice one mate. I think I need a touring kit & a track kit oh & a bigger garage then I'm set for doing both. :)
Sounds an awesome trip. Would love to be that confident in my car to do it. ::)
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I've done this trip a few times on my bike, VFR750. Last time I did 7 mountain passes and finished on the Med' at Cannes. Took 10 days, same as Ed and totally enjoyed it. 8) 8) 8)
Quote from: Bulldog Bri on 06, August, 2015, 04:29:02 PM
Sounds an awesome trip. Would love to be that confident in my car to do it. ::)
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Go for it Brian, A good service on the car and you'll be alright. I've done epic trips in Europe with no problems. I took out extra insurance which would get me and my car back to my address in the event that the car couldn't be fixed enroute. I took basic spares and tools anyway(adjustable spanner and gaffer tape) ;D.
Quote from: Bulldog Bri on 06, August, 2015, 04:29:02 PM
Sounds an awesome trip. Would love to be that confident in my car to do it. ::)
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I have to agree, but I also feel the same! Need a kit that is more suited to touring I think. Or do it in a ragtop more modern sports car I guess.
Quote from: Lucky Ed on 06, August, 2015, 01:02:35 PM
I've not long returned from my annual bike trip. Most of it was on my own, but did meet up with friends along the way. I covered 3100 miles in 10 days, camping all but 2 nights. Managed to get to the south coast but it was 41 degrees, so I dashed back up to the Alps to stay with friends for 2 days. Fantastic scenery, roads and grub and did spot a couple of Caterhams and an Atom on the great N85, would love to get down there in a kit car one day, but it's a long haul down there.
(http://s29.postimg.org/o2mp872yr/France_2015_006.jpg) (http://postimg.org/image/o2mp872yr/)
Col de Bonette 2880 metres
(http://s29.postimg.org/a7oepq8jn/France_2015_010.jpg) (http://postimg.org/image/a7oepq8jn/)
Glacier above Val d'Isere
(http://s29.postimg.org/dihd3cnur/France_2015_017.jpg) (http://postimg.org/image/dihd3cnur/)
Col d'Iseran 2770 metres
(http://s29.postimg.org/aacvqb1kz/France_2015_034.jpg) (http://postimg.org/image/aacvqb1kz/)
End of the day outside Reims back in the north after 810 kms in the day (506 miles) - still recovering :o
How on earth do you organise and plan something like that? ???
Sounds soft I know but I would not know where to begin tbh! :-[
The trick is not to plan anything, just book the ferries and go! The flexibility comes from carrying a tent, you just ride until you've had enough and stop in the next town, each one has a municipal campsite, just pitch the tent and walk into town for some great grub and plan your route for the next day - simples 8) ;D
Quote from: Lucky Ed on 06, August, 2015, 11:11:35 PM
The trick is not to plan anything, just book the ferries and go! The flexibility comes from carrying a tent, you just ride until you've had enough and stop in the next town, each one has a municipal campsite, just pitch the tent and walk into town for some great grub and plan your route for the next day - simples 8) ;D
Pretty much what I did, apart from I had to get to Madrid asap. Once I did that, just followed the road that looked best. Sometimes doing a Clarkson (eeny meeny miny mo ect) at a crossroad! The good bit is you find places you didn't know about, good campsites ect. We ought to do a little europe one as a group, agreeing that no-one gets left behind if the unfortunate should happen. Municipal campsites are good for a days rest. Calais has one real close to bars and various eateries. I reckon it's the best holiday ever.
Dave and Ed, I have to say it sounds bloody fantastic! I have not had a holiday in a LONG time (I wont tell you how long, it's embarrasing, but my daughter was a baby and she has now just left Uni!!) and one that includes your favourite hobby must be on all our wishlists, or bucket list.
A group trip would be great fun. Do they have cones in France?? Regarder dehors pour ces cônes Colin ! :P :P Sorry mate I had to say that after your comments about Tigers at the Thursday night meeting! ;D ;D
Great pics Ed, journey sounds great too.
Ici Awesome!
Quote from: Facial Hair Optional on 07, August, 2015, 01:11:15 AM
Dave and Ed, I have to say it sounds bloody fantastic! I have not had a holiday in a LONG time (I wont tell you how long, it's embarrasing, but my daughter was a baby and she has now just left Uni!!) and one that includes your favourite hobby must be on all our wishlists, or bucket list.
A group trip would be great fun. Do they have cones in France?? Regarder dehors pour ces cônes Colin ! :P :P Sorry mate I had to say that after your comments about Tigers at the Thursday night meeting! ;D ;D
Aay up, we got a Kermit - speaks frog, could be handy ;D
Quote from: benchmark51 on 07, August, 2015, 12:57:31 PM
Aay up, we got a Kermit - speaks frog, could be handy ;D
I wish, Google translator, brilliant!!! :P :P
The Star Trek universal translator is almost upon us guys. So glad I didnt waste my time on languages at school!!
I jest of course. I DO wish I could speak another language (other than English and Jibberish), though French I would not choose. Maybe Chinese the way the world is going atm? :o
Looks like a fab experience. But don't know if Bluebell could hack it??? Lol. She prob could but would take 10 times longer hehehe. :P