25th 'Moto Clube Faro' rally - July 2006 - Faro, Portugal

[Mik_RX125]

Got some bad news. No Iron Maiden at Faro

But these bands will be there...
https://i19.photobucket.com/albums/b173/Mik_RX125/farorallybandsbandasfaro2006faro25.jpg

Mik
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[judderman3000]

I went last year it was absolutley awesome, literally 100yards from the airport its there, amazing experience would be good fun on a pit bike!
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[R4nger]

I'm still up for a meeting that we were discussing that was meant to be in February/March time. Over time I understand that peoples trip and details have changed and are unlikely to be together other than at the Faro rally. Because of this I think that there is not much of a point getting together in person since we all going in different directions. It would be nice however to speak and swap ideas and information over MSN etc.

Prehaps a suggested time and date within the next few weeks that suits most people.

Anyone up for this?

On a side note... This trip is costing too much but I'm certain it will be worth it.

[Nath]

I don't use MSN (cus it's shit), but I would be up for a 'conference' on IRC or something.


I'm not 100% sure on who is still coming though. From what I gather it is:
Me
R4nger
Klause
Mik RX125
Babyyam (flying rather than riding)
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[yambabe]

Somebody send me a pm and I can be available on msn. I don't have IRC though.

However, being a wimp and flying I do already have an itinerary! I will be arriving in Faro approx 5pm on the Wednesday. There are several of my mates flying in from different parts of the country all due in within an hour or so of each other so we will be meeting up in the airport as some of them have been before and know the site and facilities well.

If anyone gives me mobile numbers I am happy to text you to let you know about road/weather conditions, how busy the site is, where there is still space to camp etc as you are approaching the site.

I have bought my essential luggage. Have a big holdall (meant for a golf bag) that all the camping gear will fit in, and a big insulated bag on wheels for keeping cold drinks in. There is a huge service station and a big supermarket called the Jumbo just outside the site.

Looking forward to it!
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[yamwar]

i am going to the faro rally this year. as i am coming form the north east i am b&b over nite in dover and crossing on the 16th july
this gives me 4 days to get there.
(takeing me warrior down)

[Nath]

Alright, since there hasn't been any more progress on a online "conferance", how about we just do the simple option and use the BCF 'live chat' IRC thingy? There'll be other people in there to distract us, but it's better than nothing.

Anyone want to suggest a time and day?
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[R4nger]

IRC...

You can download the program from www.mirc.com

Enter in the settings:

Server: irc.undernet.org
Room: #farorally2006

Time & Date: 6th May 2006 2000-2100 hours start time?

[yamwar]

wont it be easier to use messenger
add me [email protected]

[R4nger]

[Mik_RX125]

Well my plans have definitely changed. Can no longer afford to ride down due to me "socialising" a little too often. I'll be taking the plane instead, but I'll still ride to the airport

Going to get to Faro for the 18th and leave on the 24th as the food and drink is free on the last day I'll probably rent a bike while there so I don't have to use the bloody bus to get around.

Mik
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[yambabe]

So you're going to travel miles from the airport to the nearest town with bike rental (somehow) to rent a bike to ride back to a site which is literally alongside the airport perimeter that's going to be so hot & crowded you probably won't be able to ride around it anyway?

Where do you think you need to go on a bike whilst you're there? All your entertainment is on site, the airport is down one side of it, the beach is along the bottom and as well as the on-site traders there's a HUGE hypermarket thingy just outside the main entrance.

Which airport will you be flying from? You may find most of the really cheap flights have been snapped up already for those dates I think. We're flying with jet2.com from Manchester if that helps. Current prices look to be around £150 return depending what dates you go and where from.
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[Mik_RX125]

I know what Faro is like before, I went last year on a plane. I need a bike as me and my mate will be going to see friends while there and I'm not gonna walk 50km!

I'm flying Easyjet from Liverpool. Prices are about £145 return with travel insurance included

Mik
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[R4nger]

Is anyone going to be in IRC?

[yambabe]

Just trying to download it now.....
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[R4nger]

Just ask if you have any problems.

[R4nger]

Next Meetings:

Details
IRC Server: irc.undernet.org
IRC Channel: #farorally2006
All meetings start at 20:00.

Dates:
4th June
9th July

[Nath]

I am departing on the 9th June so will be unlikely to make either of them. Wanna have one in the first week of June?

Edit-me-do: Righteo then, first sunday o' june it is
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[Nath]

IRC Meeting tomorrow night!

I leave on Thursday, can hardly wait!
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[dfelix]

This year is the 25th Faro Rally...
Sounds that it will be very crowded this year...

I can't remember a month of June so cold as this year..
So... those who are not used to south Portugal weather have the luck to not turn in to lobsters!

[Nath]

*Update*

Okay, the time is fast approaching and we are now but three weeks away from Faro 2006. I believe Ranger and Klause will be leaving in less than two weeks time?

My current plan is to turn up at Faro on the Friday, but I will be in the Czech republic the weekend before so if it takes me more or less time to ride the 3000 odd kilometers to Faro then so be it. If Ranger and Klause are planning to get to Faro before this then I'd appreciate if they'd try to save me space to put my tent and bike next to there's. I will text Ranger when I get within a day's ride of Faro to let you know when I will be there.

If Ranger and Klause want any pointers on a route down to Faro from Bilbo I could possibly be of help. I would say it's best to ride down through Spain as the roads are better than in Portugal (though English is not commonly spoken in most of Spain so you better have your phrasebook to hand at all times). In spain the shops all close around Lunchtime on Saturday and do not reopen till monday morning, and in some cases not until monday afternoon - Petrol stations and bars/restaurants will be open though. The autopistas are bloody expensive so avoid them at all costs. There are lots of different mountain ranges dotted around spain, so plan your route south to take in as many as possible. Away from the cities there is not much traffic on the roads so you shouldn't have any problems making good progress even on smaller roads (which will be more fun to ride). A lot of central and southern spain is essentially barren desert, and the heat will be intense - If you are not at home in the sun then the temperitures in the Pyrenees will be more tolerable. If you take that route, try and avoid using the autovia del costa del sol to head west as it rammed packed with traffic and pretty bloody dangerous in parts. hth.
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[R4nger]

[yambabe]

I'm so impressed that you guys will be riding!

Went and bought my Euros today.........
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[Klause]

[R4nger]

...and we're off!

It is very daunting at the moment. See you all there.