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Bol d'Or 2019
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24-09-19, 08:20 PM
(22-09-19, 12:48 PM)robbo link Wrote: I must have stopped and taken pics of this piece of rock many times over the last 25 years or so, but have always been amazed by it. Rocks rock. Pont d'Arc in the Gorges de l'Ardeche. Remember doing the Gorge back in 83 on my first trip the Bol, couldn't believe the colour and clarity of the water at the time. We missed most of the bad weather as we were on the boat Saturday night heading home from Santander 
25-09-19, 06:42 AM
Had a long day yesterday,246 miles, doing both sides of the Grand Canyon du Verdun, plus the Routes des Cretes which is in the middle of that, plus getting down to my favourite roadside bar just north of Grasse. They obviously have two Routes des Cretes, the more familiar being in the Vosges. Like having two Dartmoors, one in Devon and the other on Tyneside :rollin . Packing up to track back to Le Puy Envelay today. Took shed loads of pics yesterday, but phone charger on the bike has packed up and powerpack juice running low, so will sort them when I get home, which is tomorrow.
Whizz kid sitting pretty on his two wheeled stallion.
25-09-19, 05:48 PM
(25-09-19, 06:42 AM)robbo link Wrote: Took shed loads of pics yesterday, but phone charger on the bike has packed up and powerpack juice running low, so will sort them when I get home, which is tomorrow. Looking forward to seeing them :thumbup I'd be interested to see a map of your route for the tour too. 
25-09-19, 05:56 PM
Yep looking forward to seeing more pictures mate.well gel and you put me and my lazy arse to shame good luck to ya pete and keep it up :thumbup
26-09-19, 06:16 PM
On the long slog back to Calais. Got about 100 miles to go. Just had a massive lasagne, so that should knock 10mph off my cruising speed :lol . Will sort out some pics, and try and remember where there from asap. Monday to Wednesday's a bit of a blur at the moment.
Whizz kid sitting pretty on his two wheeled stallion.
29-09-19, 03:53 PM
A few pics from the Grand Canyon du Verdun and the Routes des Cretes.
Whizz kid sitting pretty on his two wheeled stallion.
29-09-19, 03:58 PM
A few more. I'm not a bird spotter, but the area is home to Griffon vultures, black vultures and Egyptian vultures. A bird afficianado might know what the bird is. The lake is France's largest reservoir Lac de Sainte Croix.
Whizz kid sitting pretty on his two wheeled stallion.
A few more. My favourite roadside bar on the Route de Napolean overlooking Grasse and the coastline.
Whizz kid sitting pretty on his two wheeled stallion.
29-09-19, 04:08 PM
My prize after a long hot ride, a roadside rock and the Chapel Saint-Michel l'Aiguilhe at Le Puy en Velay, built in the 10th century.
Whizz kid sitting pretty on his two wheeled stallion.
29-09-19, 04:49 PM
Left the Le Puy campsite at 08:08 with about 100 miles worth of petrol which would dictate when breakfast time was going to be. Although the roads were wet and drying, from some unforecast overnight rain, good progress was made through all the good roads up towards the Vichy area, where the good stuff ends and the boring stuff begins. One more fuel stop and I was heading through Troyes for the peage. With my ticket safely tucked away I had plenty of time so no need to rush. After about 10 minutes a couple of UK registered bikes came alongside, cruising only slightly faster and settled in front of me. I was now 4th in a group of 8 or 9 naked style bikes, just indicating and overtaking trucks and slower traffic as and when necessary. I had thoughts of being a Spitfire pilot in a squadron hunting down the enemy. I had planned to eat at the first services which was 20 kms further on, and hoped my new companions were as well. But as I indicated at the exit waves were exchanged and I was on my own again.
With me and the bike refuelled, I changed over to a clear visor as the sun was setting fast. With a nip in the air I decided to wear my waterproof overjacket to help keep the chill off. As I accelerated down the on ramp, the SP carbon can wailing like a banshee, I imagined for a few seconds being Jean Marc starting the night stint at the Bol.......only for a few seconds mind. I hadn't travelled far before encountering a roadworks for the next 15kms sign. Would I get a rebate on the toll charge as the parallel N road traffic was making much quicker progress. No of course not. Then the rain started, heavy, heavy rain. With leather bottoms on, my boots began to fill very quickly, why didn't I include the waterproof trousers when I put on the jacket. I just had to grin and bear it until the first exit, where I could hop about struggling to get the trousers on. The rest of the journey to Calais was uneventful if a bit miserable, mostly of my own making. The M20 was shut for night time roadworks, so diverted around the lanes in order to dictate my own progress. Rolled on to my drive around half past midnight with 621.2 miles on the tripmeter for the day, and 2422 for the week. Thanks Yamaha for producing such a brilliant all rounder, I've had a great week :thumbup .
Whizz kid sitting pretty on his two wheeled stallion.
29-09-19, 04:55 PM
Hedgetrimmer, I've sent a pm
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Whizz kid sitting pretty on his two wheeled stallion.
29-09-19, 07:08 PM
30-09-19, 07:45 PM
Great read pete really enjoyed that mate and great pictures too.glad all went well good on ya :thumbup
30-09-19, 08:54 PM
Great pics, nearly made up for missing the race. You got lucky with the weather after all.
Awesome route, I am thinking of doing the Castle route in Germany and maybe come back the route you did. The advantage of retirement, book the boat out and the return boat when you had enough
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