Author Topic: New Year Approacheth - What're Your Biking Plans? (Read 4320 times)

Hedgetrimmer · « **on:** 31 December 2015, 12:33:40 pm »

Everyone loves a good touring thread!

Come on then Foccers, what are you planning for your biking year? Dreams to reality? Or just dreams? Get it down here!

Now my move is done and i'm happily settling in, my mind is turning to Europe again....still gotta sort the passport though

Midden, will be in touch re. this shortly

Skippernick · « **Reply #1 on:** 31 December 2015, 01:30:03 pm »

Why is Midden in control of passport issuing? MMM now i have a plan forming

DekF · « **Reply #2 on:** 31 December 2015, 01:58:24 pm »

Roll on the summer. Ferries & hotels are booked for a June Tour.
A rough outline:
Portsmouth to Caen ferry.
2 overnight stops at Flers & Niort down the west of France.
An overnighter in Pau at the foot of the Pyrenees.
Into Spain & 2 nights at Campo including a rideout to Vielha & Sort.
West to Logrono for an overnight stop.
3 nights in Cangas in a converted monastery.
2 rideout days on amazing roads in the Picos De Europain the Picos de Eu
Ferry from Santander to Portsmouth & home.
Total mileage about 2500 depending upon where in the UK you live.

esetest · « **Reply #3 on:** 31 December 2015, 02:55:03 pm »

A couple of track days , and ride outs , maybe a few days in Wales , was planning to go to EUrope in the spring but going to have to put that on hold due to mum's illness .

mtread · « **Reply #4 on:** 31 December 2015, 02:58:47 pm »

Czech Republic (again) in May. Hopefully via Tyrol and Dolomites. Brittany in September.

Hedgetrimmer · « **Reply #5 on:** 31 December 2015, 03:21:35 pm »

I think I'm looking for someone to head off to Europe with; someone who has a bit of savvy for it, knows the cheaper options, a bit about local customs etc. Maybe stay out after they've headed home, hopefully with a bit more confidence in finding my way around it all.

unfazed · « **Reply #6 on:** 31 December 2015, 04:01:34 pm »

Plan is to head to France to pick up on places we did not get to last time. One of these is Merlins Grave, the rest of the Normandy Beaches, the western front and a few others places also. Going to all 5 geographical Points of Ireland NSEW&C and if time permits in the Uk also.
No other reason other than to say I/we did.

Ferry will be booked as usual at the last minute.

slimwilly · « **Reply #7 on:** 31 December 2015, 05:35:22 pm »

We are riding in August to the Nurbergring,have a couple of days on the formula 1 track again,thento Austria to see the new moto gp there.
In April hoping to fly to Jerez,Spain with the wife to see moto gp and a holiday.

May fit in a small trip to Europe if time allows,,oh I am the boss and can do what I want,,must remember that

prk1969 · « **Reply #8 on:** 31 December 2015, 05:44:15 pm »

Easy one for me 154 days till I return to the Isle of man for tt 2016

Mike01 · « **Reply #9 on:** 31 December 2015, 06:55:59 pm »

Mid June two of us heading down through France to 1st stop in Germany then off to Austria for a couple of days. Next stop with Friends in Eastern Slovakia for a few days with some ride outs while there.
Return route not confirmed yet but probably back to Austria via Hungary.... 15 days in all, 3-400 miles between stop off points.
Did a 7 day euro sprint by car this year, 1st stop was southern Poland after a 19hr drive....
Can't wait

youngsterbiker · « **Reply #10 on:** 31 December 2015, 08:49:19 pm »

Europe is the plan. Either in the car with friends, or alone on the bike. Want to get to south of France as I used to live there. Head up the long way.

downey · « **Reply #11 on:** 31 December 2015, 09:29:38 pm »

hopefully france but definitly scotland and all the road racing events in ireland

unfazed · « **Reply #12 on:** 31 December 2015, 09:39:17 pm »

Quote from: youngsterbiker on 31 December 2015, 08:49:19 pm

Europe is the plan. Either in the car with friends, or alone on the bike. Want to get to south of France as I used to live there. Head up the long way.

Get/convince your friends to buy fazers and then you can all bike it down

youngsterbiker · « **Reply #13 on:** 31 December 2015, 10:41:31 pm »

Quote from: unfazed on 31 December 2015, 09:39:17 pm

Quote from: youngsterbiker on 31 December 2015, 08:49:19 pm
Europe is the plan. Either in the car with friends, or alone on the bike. Want to get to south of France as I used to live there. Head up the long way.

Get/convince your friends to buy fazers and then you can all bike it down

I've been trying, apparently cars are better for them

But they do get jealous when i overtake them

Frosties · « **Reply #14 on:** 31 December 2015, 11:47:42 pm »

Interesting calling it "plans".

I have none, but all the bikes are all ready for the "fuck it, pack it and fuck off" situation - need to decide which of the three is best choice. Just bored shitless (Mrs, job etc.) - enough money for a good luxury year of travelling (and to keep paying necessaries back home) but with no plans apart from avoiding Africa and anywhere ending in "stan". Have a jog to come back to but probably no Mrs

It's coming................

Red Ceri · « **Reply #15 on:** 01 January 2016, 12:48:10 am »

Got three touring plans

April/May - week in Scotland

August- Switzerland to do some passes my mate has never done

& September - the Bol at Paul Ricard

Plus I want to do a track day or two, never done one so need pop that cherry.

Exupnut · « **Reply #16 on:** 01 January 2016, 02:50:25 am »

Shag a bird on a bike...preferably a BLUE one ...;-)

unfazed · « **Reply #17 on:** 01 January 2016, 07:11:25 am »

You mean your going to shag a Peacock?

http://cdn6.bigcommerce.com/s-ukycwh/product_images/uploaded_images/peacock-2.jpg?t=1433191315 height=240

Cellarman · « **Reply #18 on:** 01 January 2016, 11:52:45 am »

French/Swiss Alps via Germany on the B500 camp in Chamonix 3/4 days then return through France mid June
room for two more if anyone is interested in tagging along

Frosties · « **Reply #19 on:** 01 January 2016, 12:30:39 pm »

Quote from: Cellarman on 01 January 2016, 11:52:45 am

French/Swiss Alps via Germany on the B500 camp in Chamonix 3/4 days then return through France mid June
room for two more if anyone is interested in tagging along

Seriously interested in this fella. Similar age so if it's ok, please keep me in mind

Deefer666 · « **Reply #20 on:** 01 January 2016, 01:10:37 pm »

I intend to finish my Transalp/Fazer supermoto hybrid thingy and then ride the hell out of it!

Cellarman · « **Reply #21 on:** 01 January 2016, 01:12:00 pm »

Quote from: Frosties on 01 January 2016, 12:30:39 pm

Quote from: Cellarman on 01 January 2016, 11:52:45 am
French/Swiss Alps via Germany on the B500 camp in Chamonix 3/4 days then return through France mid June
room for two more if anyone is interested in tagging along

Seriously interested in this fella. Similar age so if it's ok, please keep me in mind

No problem, where are you based? we are in Lincolnshire will be going through Dover via Calais/Dunkirk
Forgot to add this will be a 10/11 day tour using a mixture of cheap hotels & camping

Frosties · « **Reply #22 on:** 01 January 2016, 03:52:30 pm »

Quote from: Cellarman on 01 January 2016, 01:12:00 pm

Quote from: Frosties on 01 January 2016, 12:30:39 pm
Quote from: Cellarman on 01 January 2016, 11:52:45 am
French/Swiss Alps via Germany on the B500 camp in Chamonix 3/4 days then return through France mid June
room for two more if anyone is interested in tagging along

Seriously interested in this fella. Similar age so if it's ok, please keep me in mind
No problem, where are you based? we are in Lincolnshire will be going through Dover via Calais/Dunkirk
Forgot to add this will be a 10/11 day tour using a mixture of cheap hotels & camping

Sounds good, lost my touring way many years back (kids eh - who'd have them) so would be grateful to tag along. Based in Wokingham, M4 Jct10.

Grayo · « **Reply #23 on:** 01 January 2016, 05:00:16 pm »

Quote from: Cellarman on 01 January 2016, 11:52:45 am

French/Swiss Alps via Germany on the B500 camp in Chamonix 3/4 days then return through France mid June
room for two more if anyone is interested in tagging along

I'm seriously interested in this too so would be grateful if you could could keep me in mind too. Based in South Wales M4 Jct 33/34.

Cellarman · « **Reply #24 on:** 01 January 2016, 05:54:41 pm »

Quote from: Grayo on 01 January 2016, 05:00:16 pm

Quote from: Cellarman on 01 January 2016, 11:52:45 am
French/Swiss Alps via Germany on the B500 camp in Chamonix 3/4 days then return through France mid June
room for two more if anyone is interested in tagging along
I'm seriously interested in this too so would be grateful if you could could keep me in mind too. Based in South Wales M4 Jct 33/34.

No problem, I will PM you & Frosties tomorrow with outline details, if your still interested then your more than welcome to come, it will make 4 riders witch is just the right amount, nothing is booked yet but we will be booking hotels soon. ferries are not a problem