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6th - 10th June 2018 - European Tour

Posted: 08 Jan 2018, 12:45
by Kwacky
Duke and I will he heading over to France again this summer. Cookie will be joining us for a couple of days.

It's the usual format - nothing is set in stone, relaxed pace, stop off at places we like the look off and find somewhere in the evening that sells food and booze.

At the moment the rough plan is:-

On the Tuesday night (5th) those of us too far away to head there in the morning will head south towards Calais and stop off around that way.

Wednesday 6th Chunnel it then ride on to Metz

Thursday Metz to Colmar

Friday Colmar to Troyes

Saturday Troyes to Calais or somewhere near there. We can then stop over Saturday night close to Calais and head back on the Sunday. Ypres was nice last year.

Re: 6th - 10th June 2018 - European Tour

Posted: 11 Jan 2018, 22:31
by Ash
Some big miles there,
unfortunately that's one of my work standby weeks,
but I'll keep my fingers crossed for you with the weather.

Re: 6th - 10th June 2018 - European Tour

Posted: 11 Jan 2018, 23:49
by Kwacky
Cheers Ash (y)

Re: 6th - 10th June 2018 - European Tour

Posted: 13 Jan 2018, 19:53
by fidget
i'm afraid i won't be there as that's when i've got the Llandow trackday that i've organised.

Re: 6th - 10th June 2018 - European Tour

Posted: 14 Jan 2018, 21:26
by Rossgo
Won't be able to again! I'll be working half of that time and plus I'll prob be doing any overtime possible by then as I got a holiday planned to France with family in July! But as always have a fantastic time

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Re: 6th - 10th June 2018 - European Tour

Posted: 14 Jan 2018, 22:39
by Frankie
looking at dates :)

Re: 6th - 10th June 2018 - European Tour

Posted: 21 Jan 2018, 23:03
by Fireball
Kwacky wrote:Duke and I will he heading over to France again this summer. Cookie will be joining us for a couple of days.

It's the usual format - nothing is set in stone, relaxed pace, stop off at places we like the look off and find somewhere in the evening that sells food and booze.

At the moment the rough plan is:-

On the Tuesday night (5th) those of us too far away to head there in the morning will head south towards Calais and stop off around that way.

Wednesday 6th Chunnel it then ride on to Metz

Thursday Metz to Basel

Friday Basel to Troyes

Saturday Troyes to Calais or somewhere near there. We can then stop over Saturday night close to Calais and head back on the Sunday. Ypres was nice last year.
If you could get down to Nurbergring too I could come along cos if I go that way I'd like to do the famous track too.

Re: 6th - 10th June 2018 - European Tour

Posted: 23 Jan 2018, 11:25
by Kwacky
Not this year we won't be.

Re: 6th - 10th June 2018 - European Tour

Posted: 23 Jan 2018, 15:39
by Blade
Wecolme to the Nurburgring (facepalm)

[video]https://youtu.be/_JYLUL9MRyQ[/video]

Re: 6th - 10th June 2018 - European Tour

Posted: 23 Jan 2018, 16:04
by Monty
The only way I go on that track is if I had it all to myself. What a bunch of retards!

Re: 6th - 10th June 2018 - European Tour

Posted: 23 Jan 2018, 16:22
by C00kiemonster
It's never held any interest from me thats for sure.

Re: 6th - 10th June 2018 - European Tour

Posted: 23 Jan 2018, 16:54
by kingfixer
C00kiemonster wrote:It's never held any interest from me thats for sure.
(f1)

Re: 6th - 10th June 2018 - European Tour

Posted: 23 Jan 2018, 18:09
by Blade
I believe it was a coolant spill and rumour has it, it was the end of the day and the Marshall in that location and got off early so no warning flags.

Re: 6th - 10th June 2018 - European Tour

Posted: 05 Feb 2018, 21:38
by duke63
Calais to Metz is a decent day's ride so we could do that by keeping off the toll roads but sticking to the main roads. Its a 300 mile ride buts still comfortable if we get an early train across the Channel.

Metz to Basel is only about 170 miles and there are some cracking roads through the Vosges region, so we could take any easy day riding some great roads stopping as and when we wish.

Re: 6th - 10th June 2018 - European Tour

Posted: 22 Feb 2018, 21:45
by Frankie
Keep me in the loop of plans guys I want to make this trip.... :)

Re: 6th - 10th June 2018 - European Tour

Posted: 22 Feb 2018, 22:04
by Kwacky
and we want you to be there mate.

Re: 6th - 10th June 2018 - European Tour

Posted: 22 Feb 2018, 22:12
by duke63
The only day we have booked up for in the past is the first night in the UK and the first night in France.

Think we would need to book up in Metz as its a fair ride down there for one day.

After that we can make it up as we go along.

Re: 6th - 10th June 2018 - European Tour

Posted: 11 Mar 2018, 21:52
by duke63
Shall i provisionally reserve this hotel for the first night? Its in the centre of Metz and has secure parking. £38 per person for the night. It can be cancelled for free.

It does appear to be a place short on hotels with any character.

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Re: 6th - 10th June 2018 - European Tour

Posted: 11 Mar 2018, 22:12
by Kwacky
Yes please. Thanks.

Re: 6th - 10th June 2018 - European Tour

Posted: 11 Mar 2018, 22:21
by duke63
Done. Asked for parking for 4-5 bikes too.