France weekend on the cheap?

[Marmalade]

France bimble. Sat 1st June, Back in UK Monday 3rd June

The idea is a taster of visiting Europe, ideal for anyone who wants to go over the water but lacking the confidence.

It's not going to be a flat out ride, just a breeze into France on the cheap.

So far there are 8 possible BCF participants, a few have already booked so it is definitely happening on the above dates.

The plan.

Sat 1st June, Head to the Tunnel CT18 8XX

Meeting places so far, Salisbury & M3 Fleet services with a likely addition of the new Cobham services on the M25.

Food, final meet up and sort out at mcdonalds at J9 of M20 TN25 4BN. This is 14 miles from the tunnel.

Arrive at tunnel for midnight.

Train departs 01:15 Sunday morning, arrives 35 mins later at 02:50 Local time
Straight to hotel a couple of miles from train.

hotelF1 Calais Coquelles
Avenue Charles de Gaulle
Chemin de Bernieulles
62231 COQUELLES
FRANCE

Booking in date Saturday 1st June for 1 night
Although we're arriving Sunday were are just late booking in late for the Sat 1st.
Cost £28 PER ROOM. if a few are up for sharing to keep the cost down then obviously half it.

Sunday 10:30am, meet out front before going for food in Calais and then a ride 60 miles to Lille.
Steady ride, no tolls.

Hotel in Lille
Lille hotel
hotelF1 Lille Englos
Centre Cial Auchan "Les Géants"
RD 952
59320 ENNETIERES EN WEPPES
FRANCE

Booking in on Sunday 2nd June
Cost £29 PER ROOM.

Karting possibly at a track behind the hotel, failing that the track has a bar an there is also a club next door to the hotel.

Monday, head into Belgium on route back to calais (just so you can say you've been there)
Wander round calais or dunkirk, decide on the day.

Head back to tunnel at Calais for 4pm latest for 4:50pm departure
Arrive back in uk 4:25pm (uk time)

Tunnel 01:15am depart Folkstone on Sunday 2nd June 2013
Return from calais Monday 3rd june 16:50 (arrive UK 16:25)
Total £27

So. Tunnel return, night in Calais, night in Lille total of £84

or if sharing both nights £55.50 total. Bargain.

If you want to go, show your interest here or in the thread in sw section.
I can book for you if you would like, pm me, send me the funds and I will book for you that day and send you all the details for booking in on tunnel and hotel checkins.
You can book the hotels Here
Book eurotunnel Here

FAQ:
Bike insurance.
Your UK insurance will cover you for at least the basic cover required in Europe. Check your policy.

Why not go on a train earlier?
going on a sat train, coming back monday will double the cost of tunnel. This is elcheapo tours.

What to take?
Licence, PASSPORT, bike log book (V5), mot, Insurance cert.
GB badge on bike/helmet.
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[Dilyan]

Age limit? Might as well be honest, will take no offence (28)
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[Marmalade]

[Marmalade]

Seriously.

Just a taster weekend.

Any age, any bike.

You must have a full licence, be legal and be on a bike able to hold 70mph (on a motorway)

Though I'm likely to avoid motorways heading to and from lille so that it gives people a taste of being on normal roads on the right.
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[Dilyan]

Well, I don't know. There my be stories about the Faulkands ... or Desert Storm ...
I really hope I can get these days off. My bike is itching This is what it's made for
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[-Monty-]

I was hoping to go for a quick 1 or 2 day trip to France this year anyway - will be my first time abroad with the bike so obviously this would be ideal.

Can't say for certain yet but will definitely have a think about it.
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[noobRider]

Age limit wise: I know someone in his 50's is going and someone in his early 20's
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[Marmalade]

I'm 41. I know, I barely look 50.

If you fancy it, are nervous about any aspect of it just say so, PM me if you want.

No pressure, most going i believe have never ridden abroad.
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[shereen]

Me and Mr Shereen could be up for this. Will have a chat with him and get back to you. Put me down as a maybe for now. Thanks
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[Dilyan]

[Marmalade]

[noobRider]

Ordered loads of helmet stickers Marmalade
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[Marmalade]

[noobRider]

[R1stu]

Umm tempted if can get bike working this weekend!
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[Marmalade]

[Musketeer]

Normally I would be tempted, but I'm saving money for holiday in July.

[groovylee]

Balls! I just checked and I'm working nights that weekend

Oh well, I'll keep an eye out for the next one

Have a good trip all.

Lee
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[noobRider]

Anyone got any route recommendations for a leisurely days ride from Calais to Lille? Any good places to stop off at? Nice curvy roads?
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Licence: Nov 2012, Bikes: Suzuki GN125, Moto Guzzi Strada 750, Triumph Sprint ST 955i x 2
AnPhonEh: I need plans, I need contingency plans also, I need back up contingency plans

[noobRider]

We worked out a route ourselves. Pics thread.

Day 1:
Calais
Licques
Colembert
Licques
Quercamps
St Omer
Renescure
Hazebrouck
Lille

Day 2:
Lille
Armentieres
Comines
Ypres
Poperinge
Bergues
Calais
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Licence: Nov 2012, Bikes: Suzuki GN125, Moto Guzzi Strada 750, Triumph Sprint ST 955i x 2
AnPhonEh: I need plans, I need contingency plans also, I need back up contingency plans