France - Brittany April 2011

Posted 09 February 2011 - 11:24 am

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Posted 11 February 2011 - 09:02 pm

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Posted 11 February 2011 - 10:28 pm

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Posted 17 February 2011 - 09:00 am

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Posted 28 February 2011 - 06:47 pm

I'd definitely prefer to take the scenic route to get there, but if it's a group decision to use the motorway I'll go with that. I also plan to get to Portsmouth early, probably between 3 and 4, to have a mooch around and find somewhere to eat before going to the ferry terminal. Anyone know somewhere good to meet or eat? I know there's a pub on the corner as you get to the ferry terminal, but from memory the food wasn't great (better than in the terminal though )

I always used to fill up in France, but from recent trips in the car, I fill up on this side; I don't think there's enough difference in fuel price (if any) any more and it means you're off the ferry and on your way with no faffing around.

As this will be my first bike trip sausage side, I will be following the lead of whoever knows where we're going! Really looking forward to this weekend

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Posted 28 February 2011 - 07:00 pm

QUOTE(Bobos @ Mon 28th Feb 2011, 06:47 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>

I'd definitely prefer to take the scenic route to get there, but if it's a group decision to use the motorway I'll go with that. I also plan to get to Portsmouth early, probably between 3 and 4, to have a mooch around and find somewhere to eat before going to the ferry terminal. Anyone know somewhere good to meet or eat? I know there's a pub on the corner as you get to the ferry terminal, but from memory the food wasn't great (better than in the terminal though )

I always used to fill up in France, but from recent trips in the car, I fill up on this side; I don't think there's enough difference in fuel price (if any) any more and it means you're off the ferry and on your way with no faffing around.

As this will be my first bike trip sausage side, I will be following the lead of whoever knows where we're going! Really looking forward to this weekend

If you're planning on getting to Pompey early, follow the signs to gun wharf keys (near the Victory) as there are loads of places to eat there plus shops as well. Its only about a mile or so past the ferry terminal so you're not going far out of your way. Looking forward to catching up with you guys ... not long now

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Posted 28 February 2011 - 07:35 pm

My Boss approved all my 2011 Holidays today, the down side is the Big one in June will be unpaid

Does not stop the build-up though!

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Posted 28 February 2011 - 08:32 pm

QUOTE(CatsBum @ Mon 28th Feb 2011, 07:35 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>

My Boss approved all my 2011 Holidays today, the down side is the Big one in June will be unpaid

Does not stop the build-up though!

How come?

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Posted 28 February 2011 - 09:00 pm

Because I only started full time this month and wont gain enough hours to cover all my holiday. They won't carry forward my full years allowance.

Ah well.

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Posted 01 March 2011 - 10:21 pm

Which Routes ?

Just had a quick look at my garmin maps and its 210 miles from Le Harve to Reminiac, or 290 if we go via Le Mans, but thats main roads all the way , might be allright for the ride back on Monday ?

- anyone got any suggestions for places to visit on the way down ?

- anyone else taking a satnav (maybe share some route) ?

- what time are we planning on arriving at the B+B ?

- only 5 weeks and 2 days to go (better sort out my MOT , runs out on the 30th March)

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Posted 01 March 2011 - 10:36 pm

Daz, which Satnav have you, I'm taking mine. Garmin 1495

I Don't want to do M/ways all the way, would like to do some sightseeing too


Also, Is anyone taking bike to bike Autocom?

My preparation comes along. Plugs and oild filter service this weekend.

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Posted 02 March 2011 - 12:29 pm

QUOTE(CatsBum @ Wed 2nd Mar 2011, 12:36 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>

Daz, which Satnav have you, I'm taking mine. Garmin 1495

I Don't want to do M/ways all the way, would like to do some sightseeing too
Also, Is anyone taking bike to bike Autocom?

My preparation comes along. Plugs and oild filter service this weekend.

I've got a Nuvi 550, if you use the garmin MapSource software to plan your routes then we should be able to upload/read the same file.

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Posted 03 March 2011 - 08:01 am

QUOTE(DazzerB @ Tue 1st Mar 2011, 10:21 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>

Which Routes ?

Just had a quick look at my garmin maps and its 210 miles from Le Harve to Reminiac, or 290 if we go via Le Mans, but thats main roads all the way , might be allright for the ride back on Monday ?

Le Mans is a wonderful place. Quite a bit to see there if you have the mind to; the Cathedral on Place du Jacobin (looks like a mini Notre dame), the old town is good to wonder through and of course to the south of the city is the 24 hour track which has a brilliant museum of classic and modern Le Mans cars. I'm personally not too fussed to see it, because I go every year for the racing but can't recommend it enough as a place to see. If we decide to go I may see a rather different (quieter) side to the place. One thing that is odd about the place is this lake, which someone on Beermountain.com spotted
http://maps.google.c...e...mp;t=h&z=18
It's in the middle of the 24 hour track and shaped like the Silverstone circuit.

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Posted 06 March 2011 - 12:20 am

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Posted 06 March 2011 - 05:03 pm

No bike to bike here. But if I wave franticly at any point it means help or

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Posted 27 March 2011 - 03:52 pm

Less than 2 weeks to go now and I've got my bike fixed and ready for action (at one point I thought I may have to pull out of the trip). After coming off at the end of my drive on a brand new rear tyre, the spill actually bent the bottom yoke which threw the steering out. Anyhow, purchased a used top and bottom yoke from a 2008 model and all seems okay and the bike is all back together.

I hope cats has started to clean his bike already as we don't want him turning up on a scruffy steed and letting the side down

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Posted 27 March 2011 - 05:23 pm

QUOTE(Saga Lout @ Sun 27th Mar 2011, 04:52 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>

Less than 2 weeks to go now and I've got my bike fixed and ready for action (at one point I thought I may have to pull out of the trip). After coming off at the end of my drive on a brand new rear tyre, the spill actually bent the bottom yoke which threw the steering out. Anyhow, purchased a used top and bottom yoke from a 2008 model and all seems okay and the bike is all back together.

I hope cats has started to clean his bike already as we don't want him turning up on a scruffy steed and letting the side down

Hello Steve, Wondered where you were.

Do we need towels?
Do the Hotel have WiFi?

I am raring to go now.

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Posted 27 March 2011 - 07:25 pm

QUOTE(CatsBum @ Sun 27th Mar 2011, 06:23 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>

Hello Steve, Wondered where you were.

Do we need towels?
Do the Hotel have WiFi?

I am raring to go now.

Is it just me or is no one else receiving email notification of topic postings?

We shouldn't need towels but I will probably take one with me anyway. Don't know about wifi, but many cafe's in France do provide access so you should be able to get online if you need to?

I'm really looking forward to this trip too

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Posted 27 March 2011 - 07:39 pm

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