Loud pipes, saves lives. I read it here.
The folk of a Belgian valley and some Alpine burgers, might well say: “Loud pipes, blight lives” and it seems they wear the trousers and presumably pay local taxes.
Road closed to motorcyclists east of Bouillon - N865 between Douhan and Mortehan
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Loud pipes, saves lives. I read it here.
The folk of a Belgian valley and some Alpine burgers, might well say: “Loud pipes, blight lives” and it seems they wear the trousers and presumably pay local taxes.
No news from the agency.
That said, Monday was a holiday here and in Belgium, so I’ll give them a chase on Tuesday of next week, if I have heard nothing.
I remember supping bière
on the outside area of th'Otel de la Poste contemplating the trip around th'Alps and the day's ride thru't th'Ardennes whilst over looking the bridge and thinking, what a load of cnuts the Belgians are for closing roads.
on the outside area of th'Otel de la Poste contemplating the trip around th'Alps and the day's ride thru't th'Ardennes whilst over looking the bridge and thinking, what a load of cnuts the Belgians are for closing roads.
I expect it must be a new thing, these loud pipes, and motorcycles have never used these roads before so it’s a shock to the people who moved there before motorbikes were invented.Loud pipes, saves lives. I read it here.
The folk of a Belgian valley and some Alpine burgers, might well say: “Loud pipes, blight lives” and it seems they wear the trousers and presumably pay local taxes.
Similar to the people in my village that moved into a house next the the pub which has played live music for the last 40 years and were understandably upset to find they could hear it, them being about 50 metres away.
Naturally they’ve complained to the council and asked that the club has its music licence removed, and quite right too. Last thing we want is people enjoying themselves.
I suspect it’s the more linked to the rise in motorcycles, as people adopted them as a lifestyle choice and sales rocketed. That lifestyle often involves making a noise, by choice. The consequence, is that restrictions and - in rare, but increasing circumstances - outright bans during pre-set periods come in and / or other policed enforcement.
I was as guilty as the next man of many of the crimes, including being fined in Austria for an illegal exhaust on my F800R, along with several speeding tickets in France. Looking back, was it clever? No, I don’t think so and, in a way, I have played my part in what we see today. Too late, the genie is out of the bottle and it won’t go back in any time soon.
Motorcycle sales are down, along with tolerance!I suspect it’s the more linked to the rise in motorcycles, as people adopted them as a lifestyle choice and sales rocketed. That lifestyle often involves making a noise, by choice. The consequence, is that restrictions and - in rare, but increasing circumstances - outright bans during pre-set periods come in and / or other policed enforcement.
I was as guilty as the next man of many of the crimes, including being fined in Austria for an illegal exhaust on my F800R, along with several speeding tickets in France. Looking back, was it clever? No, I don’t think so and, in a way, I have played my part in what we see today. Too late, the genie is out of the bottle and it won’t go back in any time soon.
Indeed, the bubble has burst, as Europe slides into virtual recesssion and / or consumer confidence falls. But, too late, the damage has been done.
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Well, we went through Bouillon anyway, on the way to the Vosges.
Of note, on the way back up to Calais, via Luxembourg I noticed most speed cameras have been adjusted. They are now pointing at the sky! Oh dear..what a shame.
France also had the usual ‘route fermé’ without further explanation or even a useful diversion sign. 2 out of 3 roads were though passable without issue.(?)
Of note, on the way back up to Calais, via Luxembourg I noticed most speed cameras have been adjusted. They are now pointing at the sky! Oh dear..what a shame.
France also had the usual ‘route fermé’ without further explanation or even a useful diversion sign. 2 out of 3 roads were though passable without issue.(?)
My route to the Dolomites in September is through there, staying in Montherme, never been to either before hence, didn't realise it was such a popular biking route.
Near enough the whole of the Belgian Ardennes (basically, anything south of a horizontal line, drawn across the middle of the country) is popular with motorcyclists and other regular tourists / visitors. In other words, the area coloured orange:
Some roads though attract more than others. The section in question is just such a road. A decent Michelin map shows why.
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It's called humour and is very welcome.
The agency has replied:
I guess the lesson is: If you take the piss too often, then there are plenty around who can (and now will) take action to set the matter straight. It’s probably a loud warning shot as much as anything else, that roads can be closed.
