New Slippers via a Rocket to Vosges (And Switzerland)

Big one in Sept mate.

Alps then Croatia then drip partner in Marseilles and carry in to Spain Portugal , then ferry to Canaries.

Island hop for few months, back to UK having stowed bike.

Winter sorting life out, then RTW in April


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Fuck me, these clowns do themselves no favours.

As I come out of the coffee place back to my bike, this Bell End haughtily tells me that the lady with the slightly lesser hi viz jacket wants my ticket.

He then informs me that I’ll need to put my helmet on to ride on.

Now I’m a chippy fucker at the best of times but my tolerance for arseholes is zero.

“Who the fuck put you in charge mate, sort your own shit out and fuck off”

He proceeds to sit with engine running for a good 5 mins as we move forward to the waiting point at the top of the ramp.

He even has a fucking hi viz band along his helmet.

Anyway, this fucking retard will not get any more oxygen off me. Wanker.

On ferry, shorts on. Coffee on.

Work calls and I’m off to Scotland tomorrow, v happy


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Big one in Sept mate.

Alps then Croatia then drip partner in Marseilles and carry in to Spain Portugal , then ferry to Canaries.

Island hop for few months, back to UK having stowed bike.

Winter sorting life out, then RTW in April


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Nice one Croatia is still on my Radar too do.
 
Hopefully without getting nicked for my “envelope” number plate, which has amazingly lasted since we put it on with sellotape outside the police station
did a week in ireland many moons ago plate fell off obvs only noticed when in for petrol

into a police station (rarity) and asked them for a chit to state that plate was awol and theyd acknowledged that

what didnt i see for the next week ? or on the way home in england

coppers :D

croatia sounds good - not jealous - need to finger out and get down there meself :D
 
did a week in ireland many moons ago plate fell off obvs only noticed when in for petrol

into a police station (rarity) and asked them for a chit to state that plate was awol and theyd acknowledged that

what didnt i see for the next week ? or on the way home in england

coppers :D

croatia sounds good - not jealous - need to finger out and get down there meself :D

Yes French police brilliant.

Just landing at Dover.

Hopefully get last 220 miles done safely


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And relax…..

Hideous traffic on A14 and M1 so back tossed it.

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When the gendarme and I made. This I thought , it’ll get me out of here anyway.

Credit to cheap sellotape
 
Fuck me, these clowns do themselves no favours.

As I come out of the coffee place back to my bike, this Bell End haughtily tells me that the lady with the slightly lesser hi viz jacket wants my ticket.

He then informs me that I’ll need to put my helmet on to ride on.

Now I’m a chippy fucker at the best of times but my tolerance for arseholes is zero.

“Who the fuck put you in charge mate, sort your own shit out and fuck off”

He proceeds to sit with engine running for a good 5 mins as we move forward to the waiting point at the top of the ramp.

He even has a fucking hi viz band along his helmet.

Anyway, this fucking retard will not get any more oxygen off me. Wanker.

On ferry, shorts on. Coffee on.

Work calls and I’m off to Scotland tomorrow, v happy


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Where in Scotland, Perth?
 
Great trip report mate, made me excited for my own Europe trip :D
 
Good stuff.

It’s the best feeling rolling off the ferry.

Whilst I’m awaiting a flight I’ll do the final numbers …..


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Total of 3166 miles, faultless.

Averaging 36 mph ish.
 
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Yesterday was 317 miles

Averaging about 46 mpg throughout the whole trip.
 
Good Bits.

Bike faultless and ok for 200 mile days, bearable for 300.

Kit, vented kit ideal.

Weather. Glorious, I think about 10 seconds of rain in Andermatt, chuck point 4 uk bikes pulled over and kitted up despite blue skies all round ??

Hotels, cheap cheerful functional, off beat at times. I like remote places like night 1.

Route, plenty of variety. Maybe an extra day in Vosges be good.

Police, fantastic.

Bad Bits.

British truck drivers on return, honestly just shocking parallel overtaking. Easily the worst in Europe.

That’s it.

Anyone want any further details or advice on anything etc give me a shout.

And finally a UKGS Bedwetter Report Card

1. Dover will be a nightmare. 4 hour waits etc.

Reality, Bollocks, no queues at all

2. French police will nick you for minor offences. You’ll be jailed for 10 years and fined a billion euros.

Reality Bollocks. Could not have been more helpful.

3. Your bike will get nicked at least twice.

Reality. Bollocks, sensible precautions taken.

4. Your bike will tip over in ferry.

Reality. Bollocks, strap it right and chock it.

5. You’ll run out of fuel.

Reality. Bollocks, no issue anywhere.

Etc etc etc.

Just go touring with sensible steps.
 


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