<!--quoteo(post=200807:date=Wed 30th Mar 2011, 09:22 AM:name=Lars)-->QUOTE(Lars @ Wed 30th Mar 2011, 09:22 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}><!--quotec-->Hi,
I don't know if this was an option at all, but what about her skipping the "long run" and for example taking a train to Germany? I just did a quick check with German Rail and if you are "lucky", you could get tickets for 49 or 69 Euro one-way from/to London St. Pancras (special offer for dedicated connections). British Rail may have similar offers...
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Lars<!--QuoteEnd--><!--QuoteEEnd-->
Thanks for the thought Lars but we live on the west coast of Ireland which makes things a little more complex and the Lovely Mrs TeDeum has made her mind up. Also I am working out how to carry her weight in wine on the bike for the return trip!
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Yeah my main concern is the 720mile trip each way with the nipper on the back. We're going to break it up with regular meal stops but it's still a long time in the saddle!
Possibly a little further south than some of you may care to go, but a possibility for anyone contemplating a trip to thr ring on the way back. I found this campsite on the Guzzi owners club website and it has good reviews.... Linky
<!--quoteo(post=201667:date=Tue 5th Apr 2011, 11:46 AM:name=paddy900)-->QUOTE(paddy900 @ Tue 5th Apr 2011, 11:46 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}><!--quotec-->I didn't plan on taking a tent with me,
Has anyone else thought about a trip over to Prague on the Sunday,
Maybe stay there Sun night and still head back for the boat on Tues [img]style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/unsure.gif[/img]<!--QuoteEnd--><!--QuoteEEnd-->
I would be up for that, was also thinking of an overnight stop at Luxemburg on the way back?
<!--quoteo(post=201667:date=Tue 5th Apr 2011, 11:46 AM:name=paddy900)-->QUOTE(paddy900 @ Tue 5th Apr 2011, 11:46 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}><!--quotec-->I didn't plan on taking a tent with me,
Has anyone else thought about a trip over to Prague on the Sunday,
Maybe stay there Sun night and still head back for the boat on Tues [img]style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/unsure.gif[/img]<!--QuoteEnd--><!--QuoteEEnd-->
It's been that long I cant remember what we have said we are doing , Paddy !
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I remember now !
I am meeting Paddy at Lymm service junction 20 M6/A50 at 1.00 pm Tuesday 21st, then riding down to Cantebury, Kings Head link via, M6/ M1 /M25. Having grub, beer and bed.
Wed 22nd riding down to Dover for the 10.00 Norfoline Ferry to Dunkirk. From there ride to Frameires, near Mons, to vist the graves of the South Lancashire Regiment who died on the 2nd day of the first world war. One of the unknown graves is my Great Grand-father. Thomas Henry Henderson.
After that we ride to Liege to stay at B&B Au chateau du temps in Liege. link
Thursday 23rd June, ride to Masserberg. For TDM2â¬11. Staying in the Hotel Heubacher Hoehe link from Thursday to Sunday 26th inclusive (booked), depart Monday morning 27th.
For whats happening for those day check out the German forum link
Mon 27th probably doing the long route back to Liege via the ring.
Tues 28th Ferry home 2.00 Dunkirk.
Cheers, Ivan
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<!--quoteo(post=201667:date=Tue 5th Apr 2011, 11:46 AM:name=paddy900)-->QUOTE(paddy900 @ Tue 5th Apr 2011, 11:46 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}><!--quotec-->Has anyone else thought about a trip over to Prague on the Sunday, Maybe stay there Sun night and still head back for the boat on Tues [img]style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/unsure.gif[/img]<!--QuoteEnd--><!--QuoteEEnd-->
Sunday is the last day of the get together, not sure what's been planned, but I'm booked into the hotel on the Sunday night. Anyhoose, Prague is about 250 miles away from Masserberg, so you're looking at a full day's riding to get there. Then you've got the 700 miles or so of motorway to get you back for the Dunkirk ferry on the Tuesday afternoon. After a week of riding and sampling the local beverages, my old body won't take kindly to that abuse. And so ..... <DragonsDenVoice> for that reason, I'm out </DragonsDenVoice> [img]style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/tdown.gif[/img]
I see I double posted, the joys of trying to use a Blackberry!
Yes, 4hr ride to Prague from Masserburg, overnight stop at Prague then 7hr ride to Luxemburg, overnight stop, then about 4 hrs to Dunkirk on the Tuesday, probably a bit ambitious after the weekend, maybe better to have the Sunday to chill out with a few beers [img]style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/drinks.gif[/img] before the run back.
I know Tony mentioned about staying on a bit to do Prague but don`t think I can manage that now.
What about missing out Prague & going back via Luxemburg for an overnight stop rather than Liege for a change of scene - it takes the same time...? [img]style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/unsure.gif[/img]
<!--quoteo(post=201688:date=Tue 5th Apr 2011, 02:41 PM:name=bigboat0)-->QUOTE(bigboat0 @ Tue 5th Apr 2011, 02:41 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}><!--quotec-->Ivan, do you not fancy ammending the plan to include Prague?<!--QuoteEnd--><!--QuoteEEnd-->
Not on this trip, big Boat.
I think me and Paddy are going to take in a few of the War sites on the way back and not Push it.
Dont want to rush back and not enjoy it.
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<!--quoteo(post=201719:date=Tue 5th Apr 2011, 06:30 PM:name=trevini)-->QUOTE(trevini @ Tue 5th Apr 2011, 06:30 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}><!--quotec-->Colditz isn't that far from Masserberg if anyone fancied a leisurely day trip on the Sunday? From memory, it's about 100miles each way.<!--QuoteEnd--><!--QuoteEEnd-->
<!--quoteo(post=201721:date=Tue 5th Apr 2011, 07:43 PM:name=bigboat0)-->QUOTE(bigboat0 @ Tue 5th Apr 2011, 07:43 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}><!--quotec-->Now yer talking, I'm up fer that!<!--QuoteEnd--><!--QuoteEEnd-->
Good idea, me too [img]style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/good.gif[/img]
<!--quoteo(post=201677:date=Tue 5th Apr 2011, 12:51 PM:name=Geordie Guy)-->QUOTE(Geordie Guy @ Tue 5th Apr 2011, 12:51 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}><!--quotec-->It's been that long I cant remember what we have said we are doing , Paddy !
[img]style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/help.gif[/img]
I remember now !
I am meeting Paddy at Lymm service junction 20 M6/A50 at 1.00 pm Tuesday 21st, then riding down to Cantebury, Kings Head link via, M6/ M1 /M25. Having grub, beer and bed.
Wed 22nd riding down to Dover for the 10.00 Norfoline Ferry to Dunkirk. From there ride to Frameires, near Mons, to vist the graves of the South Lancashire Regiment who died on the 2nd day of the first world war. One of the unknown graves is my Great Grand-father. Thomas Henry Henderson.
After that we ride to Liege to stay at B&B Au chateau du temps in Liege. link
Thursday 23rd June, ride to Masserberg. For TDM2â¬11. Staying in the Hotel Heubacher Hoehe link from Thursday to Sunday 26th inclusive (booked), depart Monday morning 27th.
For whats happening for those day check out the German forum link
Mon 27th probably doing the long route back to Liege via the ring.
Tues 28th Ferry home 2.00 Dunkirk.
Cheers, Ivan<!--QuoteEnd--><!--QuoteEEnd-->
Ivan,
Regarding the ring, is that open to ride anytime? I thought someone mentioned that it was only open for tourist rides on Tuesdays - I might be wrong though but thought I`d seen that mentioned on here - also if ok to go on any time do you know what the script is if you have panniers, topboxes & camping gear etc - does the bike need to be stripped of gear before getting on the ring? [img]style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/unsure.gif[/img]
There's an endurance car event on over the weekend we're in Masserberg, but it's open for tourist drives on the Monday evening from 5:15 to about 7pm according to their website. From my experience, Monday evening is a good time as the track tends to be quiet. The other advantage is that having had a race weekend there, there will probably be less (uk)tourists there for the ring itself.
I've seen people ride the ring on full on tourers two up before now, so I wouldn't think there'd be a problem with luggage etc, in fact, I'm sure I saw a few bikes loaded up last time I was there.
<!--quoteo(post=201719:date=Tue 5th Apr 2011, 07:30 PM:name=trevini)-->QUOTE(trevini @ Tue 5th Apr 2011, 07:30 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}><!--quotec-->Colditz isn't that far from Masserberg if anyone fancied a leisurely day trip on the Sunday? From memory, it's about 100miles each way.<!--QuoteEnd--><!--QuoteEEnd-->
I've already put that in my Sat Nav. Quickest 142 mles 2Hrs 10mins. Shortest about 119 but on nicer twistier [img]style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/good.gif[/img] roads. About 3 hrs each way if we don't go mad and allow for photo breaks etc.
I'm deffo up for it and will happily lead. And Dresden is only 40 miles from Colditz if you want a bit of a tour round Ivan?
<!--quoteo(post=201726:date=Tue 5th Apr 2011, 08:22 PM:name=bigboat0)-->QUOTE(bigboat0 @ Tue 5th Apr 2011, 08:22 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}><!--quotec-->Ivan,
Regarding the ring, is that open to ride anytime? I thought someone mentioned that it was only open for tourist rides on Tuesdays - I might be wrong though but thought I`d seen that mentioned on here - also if ok to go on any time do you know what the script is if you have panniers, topboxes & camping gear etc - does the bike need to be stripped of gear before getting on the ring? [img]style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/unsure.gif[/img]<!--QuoteEnd--><!--QuoteEEnd-->
Not sure at all Big Boat, it was just a suggestion, saying that we are so close, some thought it would be one crossed off the Bucket list.
Mind You ! So is Cold tits, I'm right up for that ! [img]style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/yahoo.gif[/img]
Matt, you lead into it, I'll show you the way out, I used to play the board game all the time with me cousins.
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Ahhhhhh ! We're 10ft short of the trees !!!!
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That'll do Pig.
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<!--quoteo(post=201745:date=Tue 5th Apr 2011, 09:41 PM:name=Geordie Guy)-->QUOTE(Geordie Guy @ Tue 5th Apr 2011, 09:41 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}><!--quotec-->Not sure at all Big Boat, it was just a suggestion, saying that you so close some thought it would be one crossed off the Bucket list.Mind You ! So is Cold tits, I'm right up for that ! [img]style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/yahoo.gif[/img] Matt, you lead into it, I'll show you the way out, I used to play the board game all the time with me cousins.Dr White, in the drawing room, killed by a lead pipe in the Plums, bet they were Scarlet ! [img]style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/rotflmmfao.gif[/img] Follow me lads I have a small compass, a rail pass and a moustache hidden up me Jacksee ?Good Luck ...... ? Thank you, OHHH Fook !No Mr Bond I expect you to DIE !That'll do Pig.Ahhhhhh ! We're 10ft short !!!! [img]style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/blink.gif[/img]<!--QuoteEnd--><!--QuoteEEnd-->Ivans gone all BMW again Lads!! [img]style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/blink.gif[/img]
And regards 'The Ring' I suppose we could do shifts on the track with a couple guarding the luggage of those going round. I for one don't want the memory of 5 day old pants going along the ring!!!
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