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[TonyDevil]

easier to do it here in a new topic than in the existing one or via PM

i know i said about doing the routes on the ferry but i got bored waiting for someone in India to pull their finger out....

Wed 1st - home to Portsmouth, 93miles/2hours, ferry sails @ 12:30
http://maps.google.c...e...mp;t=h&z=14

Thu 2nd - arrive in santander @1300ish, travel to pamplona 183miles/6hours http://maps.google.c...e...p;z=9&via=1

Fri 3rd - from pamplona to Lloret De Mar, 334miles/9hours
http://maps.google.c...e...amp;t=h&z=9

Sat 4th - chillout day

Sun 5th - Lloret De Mar to Andorra, 170miles/5hours
http://maps.google.c...e...amp;t=h&z=9

Mon 6th - Andorra to Motocamp in Dordogne, 235ish/7hours
http://maps.google.c...e...amp;t=h&z=8

Tues 7th to Fri 10th - RTT rideouts, whatever you fancy

Sat 11th & Sun 12th - motocamp to Chebourg - route and times to be confirmed, but need to be at Chebourg for ferry at 7pm for 20:30 sail

wot ye finks my feline friend?

anyone got any other route suggestions that dont add stupid mileage?

[catsbum]

I will peruse the maps and let you know my Oxford based chum.

I have a wallpaper table out tonight with all my stuff laid out on it. There's a shit load of it!

[TonyDevil]

full route something like this....

http://maps.google.c...e...amp;t=h&z=8

[aircooled68]

Hi Tony can you recomened any B+B's / camp sites around pamplona ?



Dave

[catsbum]

Had a look and my only comment would be the lack of time with my Mate Richard. Have not seen in some time.

However, he'll live. Can't wait.

What u doing Friday? I still want a lighter jacket than the Buffalo. Looked in MPS, got any Ideas?

[TonyDevil]

if we start early on the fri AM we should get to his in decent time, also the sunday is a short day so wont have to leave too early

working friday, if i can get away earlier then i'll have to go back to essex as my little sis is gettin married on Saturday and i'm the usher/toast master/drunkinthecorner

theres that blue belstaff summer jacket, defo not waterproof tho
also got wulfsport jacket but that dont have any armour and may be too small
i'll prolly be taking summer leather jacket and have a 1piece waterproof encase the weather gets a bit 'british'.

Hi Tony can you recomened any B+B's / camp sites around pamplona ?
Dave

not been there before, just looking at the campsites recommended in lonelyplant/roughguide/cadoganguide

[sidestand]

Yes,

Sunday 5th .......try going up the C17 when you get to Gurb ........up to Ripoll - then the N152 & N260 back to your route to Andorra

The 152 is 40 miles of Hairpins through wooded hills .............& the N260 is mega-fast, brilliantly surfaced sweeping bends

I'm extremely jealous BTW - but I shall be down that way for nearly 3 weeks in august & me trusty ol' MkII is already waiting down there waiting for me

Edited by sidestand, 23 June 2009 - 09:54 pm.

[catsbum]

Well, enjoy the wedding.
I'll have a Looksee over Reading way. A few on the Oxford Road.


Here's my paperwork list:

Passport
Driving Licence, both Parts
Insurance Document
MOT
Log Book
E111 card

Missed anything?

(Have to call the AA/Bennets for Breakdown)

[sidestand]

Let your credit card company & bank know you're doing Spain/Andorra/France .......or they might stop 'em
Get your tank filled on Saturday night, as the rural stations are genarally closed on Sundays (Andorra will be fine & is still under a euro a litre)

It will generally be warm over there - so I find summer kit with a lightweight 2 piece waterproof works best - deffo take light summer gloves with you as well

And the bike kit in Andorra definately ISN'T cheap anymore ! ( & your EHIC isn't valid there, so get some medical insurance just in case )

Edited by sidestand, 23 June 2009 - 10:06 pm.

[TonyDevil]

I'll have a Looksee over Reading way. A few on the Oxford Road.

MTC area rip off with old 'lewis' shite products
MPC is ok but their kit its average buffalo stuff
Hairy Gerkin are a bit further along (got a "spend £250 and get £50 off" voucher somewhere)

Missed anything?

tax disc?

(Have to call the AA/Bennets for Breakdown)

[ChrisG]

I still want a lighter jacket than the Buffalo. Looked in MPS, got any Ideas?

I just bought a Heine Gerick Air 2 jacket, currently for sale at £50 on thier website. They don't seem to have it in the shops anymore having been replaced with the £120 Air 3. Fantastic in hot weather, mesh pannels in the front and zip open mesh from wrist to elbow. I had to wear a windproof fleece under it at the weekend, and I'll be carrying a 2 piece waterproof so I can use the jacket as a windproof layer if needed. Think it's an issue with all these kinds of jackets though is get one that's a tight fit. This one feels reasonably snug when stationary but inflates on the move and at motorway speeds pulls on the neck a bit.

[Saga Lout]

Thanks for this info Chris, I don't mean to be a copy cat but I've just ordered one as well; a good jacket at the right price. Also ordered some summer gloves but hope I've selected the right size

[ChrisG]

Forgot to mention I found the crotch strap a little tight so I've extended it a couple of inches. Probably not an issue for everyone but I'm long in the body (6'2 but only 32" inside leg) and found it meant I couldn't sit completely upright. Not had a change to test the mod on the bike yet but it feels a lot more comfortable.

[catsbum]

Dont log on as much as I want to so a bit late here.

Went into Reading this morning and over to biketits in a min. Nothing in Reading.

Also popped into Mark at RIDE in BIKE TYRES,,, complete with nail in tyre.

Nail: 1

Martin: £120.00

Forgot about travel insurance too!

[catsbum]

Did my packing tonight, Bloody hell. I have spare room in the E21's.

Due to the tyre replacement the light weight jacket did not happen. Biketits only do jackets up to XL. As most will know, XL works out to medium. Ended up in Farnborough and what used to be City, then Ifinity now motorsomething, they had a 08 abs in there, for.................£6500!!

Still need travel insurance, not going for Breakdown cover as one of my wingmen is the resident engine swapper.....

[dapleb]

Did my packing tonight, Bloody hell. I have spare room in the E21's.

I'm so proud of you. Now don't start adding stuff just cos you have room!

[catsbum]

I also bought a Kite

Remember last years RTT?

[dapleb]

Yeah that was ferry good fun.

[TonyDevil]

Still need travel insurance, not going for Breakdown cover as one of my wingmen is the resident engine swapper.....

Kris just sorted euro breakdown cover for the TRX and it only cost £25 for the 10day trip
(shes decided her bandit wont survive and has pinched my sunny day toy )
try "VehicleRescueDirect" at insurance.uk.com 08454 500 620, seems to be a good deal

cats neglects to mention his E21s are empty coz he has a huge topbox and a massive bag with his camping gear across the pillion seat

[ChrisG]

shes decided her bandit wont survive and has pinched my sunny day toy

How well can she handle the TDM with full luggage? 'cos you're going to be jelous as hell when you get in to the mountains