Hello from Paris

[IronRider]

Alright everyone,
My name is Eric, joining you all from just across the Channel in France.
I'm the lucky owner of a Ducati Panigale (I know, I will post a picture, I promise!).
The main reason for joining is a big trip I've got planned for this year... I'm finally making the pilgrimage to the Island for the TT! It's my first time, so as you can imagine I am properly buzzing for it.
I'll be riding the bike all the way over, so I'll be making my way through England to catch the ferry. I'm really looking forward to the journey itself.
Anyway, just wanted to say hi. I'm sure I will have some silly questions for you all later!
Cheers,
Eric

[Easy-X]

Take plenty of money! Friends of mine have been over and the universal comment is how everything, everything is ratcheted up when the racing's on.
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Royal Enfield Continental GT 535, Husqvarna Vitpilen 401, Yamaha XSR700, Honda Rebel, Yamaha DT175, Suzuki SV650 (loan) Fazer 600, Keeway Superlight 125, 50cc turd scooter

[WD Forte]

It looks like at least a 6 hour ride from Dover to Heysham
( ignore google map estimates, they're overly optimistic)
and you wont see anything of England just motorway but while boring,
its obviously the most efficient route.
Fuel will be at its most expensive at motorway services and not sure of your bikes range
but be prepared to bite the bullet.

Oh and don't go bringing any of them immigrants in ok?
We got enough of them already

Bon Chance!
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bikers smell of wee

[WD Forte]

FYI
At roughly the halfway point between Dover and Heysham
There is a Tesco superstore at Rugby
1.8 miles (3 km ish?) south of junction 1 of the M6 motorway
Fuel, snacks etc here will be significantly cheaper than motorway prices
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bikers smell of wee

[Tracey Suntan-King]

Who’s going to tell him that the TT finished 3 weeks ago?
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Whether you think you can, or think you can't, you're probably right

[WD Forte]

I thought that too, but as I'm a scooty boi now, what do i know?
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[A100man]

[stinkwheel]

You'd have a much nicer ride if you took the ferry from Rotterdam to Hull and rode cross-country from there. The ride up from Dover is rubbish, you'll arrive fed up riding your bike on congested motorways with a square back tyre and possibly a speeding fine.
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“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.

[A100man]

[A100man]

[IronRider]