Portimao 2019

[Jimbo04zx10r]

I've just been lucky enough to have an amazing time at the fantastic Portimao track.

So much so looking to book up for 2019, Who would be interested in joining me for next year?

There was a total 9 of us this year. Big thank you to all of you for making it an awesome trip.

Couple of photos to be uploaded soon.

[menzies3032]

Glad that you enjoyed it and had fun. I did Parcmotor a few years back and loved it have to have a look if I could possibly join you.

[Jimbo04zx10r]

Harrison hired his bike this year, he gets the award of furthest travelled. And most improved on track. Top man.

More the merrier, hotel was great, ideal to bring the wifes.

I'll upload some pics when I'm back tomorrow to wet people's appetite.

[Ruffian]

I could be tempted by another euro trip next year.

[shammy666]

If Smallboys are in attendance with hire bikes then YES!

Portimao is FANTASTIC

[Ruffian]

If Smallboys are in attendance with hire bikes then YES!

Portimao is FANTASTIC

I found portimao was all round brilliant,
But cartagena track was that little bit better but the rest let it down. (But cheaper)

[Jimbo04zx10r]

I don't know who Harrison hired from but it was very reasonable, he was on 2 year old kawasaki 636.

I would like to revisit as I learnt some much and my riding has come on. Best lap was 2.11 and would of moved me up in to middle group. My goal for next year is to be below 2.10.

[Jimbo04zx10r]

Who wants to look this awesome

[Jimbo04zx10r]

Leading the pack

[Jimbo04zx10r]

Who is up for Portimao 2019? lets start forming the list, lets fill a whole garage with SWB members

[Shooey]

Awesome pictures jimbo! Weather was pretty lush then?!!

Deffo in for a Euro next year ... don’t care where but Portugal looks and sounds like it ticked all the right boxes!!!

What was your ‘all-in’ budget??

See you at Pembrey! Better get my head down and start practising!!

[Shooey]

Leading the pack

Getting hunted down more like

[Jimbo04zx10r]

Thanks shooey, it was just mind blowing.

Think you need to allow £1200 min, by the time you add on evening meals, a few beers, extra night in hotel and flights. But you can pay it off as you go. I'm going to take another new rear tyre with me next time.

My only advise would be, do your own thing and set your own goals to achieve. Most important thing is to have fun but progress. The forum is great, people have a lot of knowledge but it can be a bit to much. Don't worry about who may over take you! There will always be someone faster, carries that little bit more speed through corners or down the straights, even more bottle on the brakes.

When I go back next year I'll be having instruction from the proper instructors who live day In day out on tracks. As everyone else in the paddock with tell you a different line, braking point which is there comfort zone. Basically what I'm saying is ride for yourself, you'll make mistakes some small, some massive but it's all about learning. It's the same at all track days egos get the better of us.

Hope this helps

[billinom8s]

I think my trip cost £800, maybe £850

[Jimbo04zx10r]

Mine as a break down.

549 no limits cost
57 extra night in hotel
220 flights
253 set of tyres
250 in euros - covers mini bus fuel, fuel for track, food and a few treats

Plus any spares you need just in case plus equipment required
Clip on
Rear sets
Quickshifter
Tyre warmers
Tools
Need to a fan
Leads for tyre warmers