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WreckTangle |
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Posted: 15:43 - 06 Nov 2019 Post subject: WHO HAS 2020 PLANs |
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So, like the previous thread, (and an opportunity to put some life back in the touring section of bcf)
who has plans for 2020?
I will start
I am going to be going on a tour of europe, around france/italy/croatia area (going through private touring company, so I hope I am in good hands )
Hopefully nothing goes wrong, as my first touring trip
How about you, a biker needs a good long trip to tell your grandkids what you did before you stopped biking? ____________________ My wife asked me to get her something that goes from 0-100 in under 5 seconds for her birthday. ......................I got her a bathroom scale. |
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stinkwheel Bovine Proctologist
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Posted: 16:29 - 06 Nov 2019 Post subject: |
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I'm building a trials bike out of my 350 bullet.
I'm planning to do a classic long distance reliability trial at some point next year (2-300 miles of navigation with 8 observed off road stages). ____________________ “Rule one: Always stick around for one more drink. That's when things happen. That's when you find out everything you want to know.”
I did the 2010 Round Britain Rally on my 350 Bullet. 89 landmarks, 3 months, 9,500 miles. |
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Posted: 19:44 - 06 Nov 2019 Post subject: |
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Grubscrew wrote: | Going down through France, Belgium, Germany, Austria, Croatia, Bosnia, Montenegro, Albania......🛳......Sicily....🛳......Sardinia....🛳.....Spain .... 🛳....Uk. |
That sounds like a proper trip! Hope we'll get lots of photos? ____________________ Chickenystripgeezer's Biking Life (Latest update 19/10/18) Belgium, France, Italy, Austria tour 2016 Picos de Europa, Pyrenees and French Alps tour 2017 Scotland Trip 1, now with BONUS FEATURE edit, 5/10/19, on page 2 Scotland Trip 2 Luxembourg, Black Forest, Switzerland, Vosges Trip 2017
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Posted: 10:53 - 07 Nov 2019 Post subject: |
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Same as last year for me , big plans that end up not happening
Summertime is a busy time for me workwise so I end up at some shitty venue in the middle of nowhere and not out on the road.
I want to do a 250 tour (because I can and I want to) but I’ll have to wait and see.
If and it’s only if I get the chance, I’d like to get back up to Scottishland.
Anywhere south of the Midlands is just to busy in the better months. ____________________ I am the sum total of my own existence, what went before makes me who I am now! |
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Posted: 15:13 - 07 Nov 2019 Post subject: |
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WreckTangle wrote: |
ah, that is on my bucket list , is there another alternate road like it? |
I think the point is you don't want a road like it.
For fun passes in the Alps, there are many good ones. Susten/Furka/Grimsel loop and Nufenen Pass in Switzerland, Grossglockner in Austria, Col du Galibier, Col de la Bonette and others on the Route des Grande Alpes...I am sure people can recommend others too. Whilst they'll often have a lot of hairpins, some have great roads between with stunning scenery, and aren't as busy. ____________________ Chickenystripgeezer's Biking Life (Latest update 19/10/18) Belgium, France, Italy, Austria tour 2016 Picos de Europa, Pyrenees and French Alps tour 2017 Scotland Trip 1, now with BONUS FEATURE edit, 5/10/19, on page 2 Scotland Trip 2 Luxembourg, Black Forest, Switzerland, Vosges Trip 2017
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boy1der_uk wrote: |
The 4 - 5 passes in Switzerland, grimsel furka susten are great but the weather up top can be hit and miss, as with the grossglocker in Austria. |
Yep, mountain regions can be a bitch like that.
Saying that, I've always been blessed with good luck weather wise whenever I've visited such places
You can't let the risk of bad weather put you off going though, unless you know to a certainty it's going to be rough. ____________________ Chickenystripgeezer's Biking Life (Latest update 19/10/18) Belgium, France, Italy, Austria tour 2016 Picos de Europa, Pyrenees and French Alps tour 2017 Scotland Trip 1, now with BONUS FEATURE edit, 5/10/19, on page 2 Scotland Trip 2 Luxembourg, Black Forest, Switzerland, Vosges Trip 2017
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I did Stelvio and hated it.
I couldn't get into a rhythm and it felt like the bike was ready to fall over on the corners. I probably wasn't going fast enough but it's a long way down if you get it wrong and a fully laden Goldwing probably isn't the best bike to do it on.
I love the sweeping scenic roads you get some places in the Alps and certainly get in the Black Forest (along with gateauxy cakes ).
I might go back there this year as I have friends who live in Karlsruhe. ____________________ Triumph Trophy Launch Edition |
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Posted: 10:35 - 14 Nov 2019 Post subject: |
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Doing the NC500 in May.
July a few of us are going to Romania on 20+ year old Thundercats.
Route is something like the link below.
https://www.google.com/maps/dir/Scunthorpe/Wandsworth,+London/Calais,+France/Passau,+Germany/Cluj-Napoca,+Romania/R%C3%A2nca,+Romania/Horezu,+245800,+Romania/Lavant,+Austria/B%C3%BChl,+Germany/Calais,+France/@48.9371751,11.128737,5z/data=!4m62!4m61!1m5!1m1!1s0x4878e14c66603897:0xf5db46553ac8b350!2m2!1d-0.654413!2d53.588646!1m5!1m1!1s0x487605f77875968d:0xc2961d78b6fc068a!2m2!1d-0.1891356!2d51.458373!1m5!1m1!1s0x47dc3f75d7f1e363:0xacbed9e08cd279f4!2m2!1d1.858686!2d50.95129!1m5!1m1!1s0x4774587943a0a065:0x41d25a40937af30!2m2!1d13.4319466!2d48.5667364!1m5!1m1!1s0x47490c1f916c0b8b:0xbbc601c331f148b!2m2!1d23.6236353!2d46.7712101!1m5!1m1!1s0x474da324080d6d13:0x3e000e73598a84c3!2m2!1d23.6920054!2d45.2909527!1m5!1m1!1s0x474d73ded26d87d9:0xe17481d26328798a!2m2!1d23.9816333!2d45.1495389!1m5!1m1!1s0x47775eafb56054b3:0x5a3a15d72ac906c3!2m2!1d12.8422457!2d46.796434!1m5!1m1!1s0x4796df6187727b03:0xca99165fbe1a917e!2m2!1d8.1380604!2d48.6954722!1m5!1m1!1s0x47dc3f75d7f1e363:0xacbed9e08cd279f4!2m2!1d1.858686!2d50.95129!3e0 ____________________ VFR800FI, YZF600R Thundercat and FZS 1000 |
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Posted: 17:15 - 15 Nov 2019 Post subject: Re: Normandy beaches, then heading south. Scilly beckons. |
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Motomike wrote: | New on this forum but already inspired by others plans.
Mate of mine wants to visit Normandy landing sites. I've done that a few years back on F800Gs. Agreed to go with him just for the heck of it. But when he heads back coz of work, I've no need. So, already on European continent, head south. Fancy visit to Scilly, having previously been to Italy...though only down to Mandello to do a Guzzi bash.
Any tips on getting down to the 'toe' of Italy, ferry to Scilly, must see stops. Naples area on my list already.
I'm in no hurry. Intend to camp and b&b as dictated by weather and laundry needs Bike will be 2016 Africa Twin, unless exchanged by then for another similar sort.
Cheers in advance. Motomike. |
Toe of Italy: either via Genoa on the ferry to Corsica which is a great place to ride, then ferry to Sardinia ride down to the South, pick up a ferry to Sicily or South East mainland Italy and your nearly there. Ferry journeys break up the long haul, or you come from Barcelona and ferry/ ride westerly to Italy. ____________________ FJR1300/CBR1000F |
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Old Thread Alert!
The last post was made 4 years, 160 days ago. Instead of replying here, would creating a new thread be more useful? |
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