The Grand Tour

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Boomerwang
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First Name: Paul
Location: Ilfracombe GSXR 1000 K7

The Grand Tour

Post by Boomerwang »

So finally I have the chance to do a big European tour, I have the time off booked in the summer and I have a route in mind, even the Mrs is cool with it!!
I am planning on leaving uk weekend of 20th July and returning around 2/3rd of August.
Tunnel - Germany - Ring - Switzerland - France - Pyrenees - Southern Spain - Home.
Not sure whether riding home or ferry from spain, depends on dates etc.

At the moment it's just me but If anyone here wants to come along for all or part of the trip that would be great. :mrgreen:

Never toured abroad before so any tips, advice, routes etc gratefully received.
K7 1000 and still in blue and white, the fast colours.
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richiec
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Re: The Grand Tour

Post by richiec »

We're doing France onto Andermatt, Switzerland. Ride the passes for a few days then up to Germany ( B500 ) and back through Belgium.

Tesco vouchers can save you money on channel tunnel tickets.

Ebookers have a 10% sale at the moment, enter HAPPY10. Only certain hotels are included so be prepared to spend some time on trip advisor to check out reviews.

Have a look at http://www.bestbikingroads.com/ to help you plan your route.

Get some breakdown insurance or insure your bike through Carol Nash whose cover includes european recovery.
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Boomerwang
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Re: The Grand Tour

Post by Boomerwang »

Well it's nearly here, leaving Friday afternoon and back on the 4th, I will try and post up some stuff from interesting places, bikes all prepped just got to load up Friday afternoon and head for 1st stop Nurburgring woop woop.

:D :D :D :D :D :D :D :D :D :D
K7 1000 and still in blue and white, the fast colours.
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brizzer
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First Name: Brian

Re: The Grand Tour

Post by brizzer »

what are you riding on your trip ? is it the gsxr in your sig
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Smiler
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Location: Somerset

Re: The Grand Tour

Post by Smiler »

Crikey, that's come around quick :shock:

I remember reading that you were hoping to do a tour and here you are almost ready for the off! Have a fab time mate, I am expecting plenty of pics...as always :)):
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MW2K8
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First Name: Matt
Location: Edzell to Exeter...

Re: The Grand Tour

Post by MW2K8 »

Check out the HUBB / Horizons Unlimited...

EVERYTHING you need to know is on there

Highly recommended
XR400 for sale soon...
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goatpants
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First Name: Chris
Location: back of beyond nr Umberleigh

Re: The Grand Tour

Post by goatpants »

Your arse will be very sore, take some padded cacs. :shock:
Running on MT
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Boomerwang
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First Name: Paul
Location: Ilfracombe GSXR 1000 K7

Re: The Grand Tour

Post by Boomerwang »

Yep going on the gixxer, plan is to cover big miles in between areas then take it easy for a few days in each area.
So plan is to leave Fri afternoon and be in nurburg area by Sat afternoon then spend a few days at the ring and the area around then next stop Switzerland and repeat. So maybe 6 days of big miles and 10 to play, sightsee, drink etc.

Probably over 3000 miles all in but day one is over 700 of them.
K7 1000 and still in blue and white, the fast colours.
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TLS-Moose
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Re: The Grand Tour

Post by TLS-Moose »

Sounds awesome, have a great trip 8)

I understand how you've planned it, but personally, I find the travelling part of the experience, so prefer to go a touch slower and enjoy the sights you pass by, stopping at things that look interesting, rather than blast through to cover miles and meet an "artificial" itinery ...... :wink:
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PeterM
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Re: The Grand Tour

Post by PeterM »

I am also setting off on Friday on the tunnel

First few days in Belgium visiting friends then off to the Amalfi coast

Arriving back on the 4th

Stay safe

Peter
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