The Alps - The Relaxing Way
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santrix
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PM Sent, i might be up for this..
santrix
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Change that to..... I'm coming and the ferry is booked.... you lucky buggers you.. 
Also booked Dover B&B for 24th July and 2nd August..
Also booked Dover B&B for 24th July and 2nd August..
the beer hunter
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Yup, those dates tally up OK! 
OK, this invitation is now CLOSED at 4 riders & a possible 4 riders meeting up over there.
Not long now, here's the itinery as of today
Thursday 15th Peak District 'get-together' - Camping
Saturday 24th Dover - B&B
Sunday 25th Nancy - Camping
Monday 26th Grainau - Camping
Tuesday 27th Fiss - Hotel
Wednesday 28th Fiss - Hotel
Thursday 29th Como - Camping
Friday 30th Como - Camping
Saturday 31st Como - Camping
Sunday 1st Nancy - Camping
Monday 2nd Dover - B&B
My mate Mauro has been in touch & is riding to meet us from his home in Northern Italy. He knows the roads in the area & is putting together some rides for us while we're in Fiss.
As stated earlier, this is our 'holiday' & everyone is free to do as they wish but if you fancy joining Mauro & I you're more than welcome.
Thanks to santrix for the new avatar
If anybody wants any as a sticker Ade may be able to sort this out.
OK, this invitation is now CLOSED at 4 riders & a possible 4 riders meeting up over there.
Not long now, here's the itinery as of today
Thursday 15th Peak District 'get-together' - Camping
Saturday 24th Dover - B&B
Sunday 25th Nancy - Camping
Monday 26th Grainau - Camping
Tuesday 27th Fiss - Hotel
Wednesday 28th Fiss - Hotel
Thursday 29th Como - Camping
Friday 30th Como - Camping
Saturday 31st Como - Camping
Sunday 1st Nancy - Camping
Monday 2nd Dover - B&B
My mate Mauro has been in touch & is riding to meet us from his home in Northern Italy. He knows the roads in the area & is putting together some rides for us while we're in Fiss.
As stated earlier, this is our 'holiday' & everyone is free to do as they wish but if you fancy joining Mauro & I you're more than welcome.
Thanks to santrix for the new avatar
If anybody wants any as a sticker Ade may be able to sort this out.
santrix
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Yeh re: the stickers looking at getting a run of 10 done width 75mm... will let you know the cost when i get the info...
Am struggling getting hold of the campsite in nancy to book camping and the lake como site... will try again tomorrow..
Am struggling getting hold of the campsite in nancy to book camping and the lake como site... will try again tomorrow..
the beer hunter
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Don't worry about the Nancy site, I have a copy of an email informing me 4 people won't be a problem.
I've just fired an email off to Chiara in Como with the updated rider's list.
I've added your name & told them you're trying to get in touch.
Will inform you when I get a reply.
I've just fired an email off to Chiara in Como with the updated rider's list.
I've added your name & told them you're trying to get in touch.
Will inform you when I get a reply.
santrix
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Cheers mucho..
the beer hunter
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OK guys, here's the situation with Hotel Fernblick in Fiss.
At the time I originally enquired it was just to see if we could pop-in on our way past & to see if we needed to book.
When Andi, the owner, said he had vacancies I just booked for 3 guys, didn't mention any sleeping arrangements.
He got back to me with 1 single & 1 double.
After contacting you guys yesterday I emailed Andi to ask if we could change that to 3 singles & to inform him Ade was getting in touch & also looking for a room.
Andi replied to Ade & sent me a courtesy copy this morning..
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Hello Adrina!
I have one more double room free at this time.
You can reserve it to a single-room for € 38,-- with breakfast inkl. taxe. Normal it ist a room for 2 persons so the price is a little bit higher. If this is ok please send me your confirmation.
So total we have for 4 guys one double and two single rooms.
I hope it is ok for the group.
Best greetings to all.
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Sounds like we got in just in time.
Ade's got the double which he sorted out for himself.
I'll get the single.
& Steve 'n Stu can share the Brokeback Mountain Suite if that's OK.
At the time I originally enquired it was just to see if we could pop-in on our way past & to see if we needed to book.
When Andi, the owner, said he had vacancies I just booked for 3 guys, didn't mention any sleeping arrangements.
He got back to me with 1 single & 1 double.
After contacting you guys yesterday I emailed Andi to ask if we could change that to 3 singles & to inform him Ade was getting in touch & also looking for a room.
Andi replied to Ade & sent me a courtesy copy this morning..
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
Hello Adrina!
I have one more double room free at this time.
You can reserve it to a single-room for € 38,-- with breakfast inkl. taxe. Normal it ist a room for 2 persons so the price is a little bit higher. If this is ok please send me your confirmation.
So total we have for 4 guys one double and two single rooms.
I hope it is ok for the group.
Best greetings to all.
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Sounds like we got in just in time.
Ade's got the double which he sorted out for himself.
I'll get the single.
& Steve 'n Stu can share the Brokeback Mountain Suite if that's OK.
the beer hunter
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Andi says Hi. 
santrix
Registered user
The double i think is a little more.. honestly at this time i dont mind sharing unless you lot are freight train snorers lol
the beer hunter
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Here's my list print-out if anyone wants to compare
Chair (with back)
GPS
Tent - Tarp - Footprint
Waterproofs. - On bike - easy to get at
Panniers
20w50 Oil
Charger - batteries,camera,phone
Coffee/Tea Bags - Sugar - Milk / Toaster - Cereal (pick some up on the ferry.
)
Cooking Fat
Fuel & Syphon
Gas
Kitchen Roll - Scotchbrite
Lantern
Log book / Insurance / Breakdown Cover / BMW Handbook
Lotion - Deet etc.
Masking Tape
Meals
Medical Kit
Pen / Paper / e-mail addresses
Plug adapter
Shampoo - Shower Gel
Speakers & lead
Stove/Pans - Mess Tins/Cup - Lighters/Cutlery
Toothbrush / Paste
Towel
Trousers - T-Shirts - Shirts - Underwear
Water Bottles
Wet Wipes
Tank Bag
Batteries
Bulbs
Camera & Media Cards
Camcorder
Clock
Cotton/Polythene Gloves
Disc Lock
Map
Side Stand Pad
Snacks / Gum
Roll-Bag 1 (dry)
Bivi Bag
Jumper
Mats
Rags
Sleeping Bag & liner
Shirts (or panniers)
T-Shirts
Trousers & Belt
Underwear inc Seal Skinz
Roll-Bag 2 (damp)
Bin Liner
Flip Flops
Mallet
Trainers (in a plastic bag)
Personal Luggage
Camera
Ipod
Keys & Lanyard
Key (spare) kept separate
Passport
Phone
Sunglasses
Tickets / booking details
Wallet - Credit & Debit Cards / Cash / EHIC Card / RAC Card / Licence
Mugger's wallet (with expired credit cards & 1 day's money in) for obvious reasons.
Kriega Bum Bag
Ear Plugs
Fuel Pump Controller
Puncture Repair Kit
Sun Block - Lip Balm
H2O Bag
Hat
Head Torch
Hi-viz
Spare Gloves (Rain)
Tools*
Water
Zip Ties
*Tools
Screwdriver / Phillips
Adjustable Spanner
Front Axle adapter
Spark Plug Socket
Torx bits to T55
Sockets - 8, 10, 11, 12, 13 & Extensions
2 Ratchets
Allen Keys - 3 4 5 6 & 8mm
Spanners 10 13 15mm
Torx Keys
Cable Ties
Masking & Insulation Tape
Cutters
Disposable Gloves
Torch
Jump Leads
Pressure Gauge
Rag
Pump
Pliers
Chair (with back)
GPS
Tent - Tarp - Footprint
Waterproofs. - On bike - easy to get at
Panniers
20w50 Oil
Charger - batteries,camera,phone
Coffee/Tea Bags - Sugar - Milk / Toaster - Cereal (pick some up on the ferry.
)Cooking Fat
Fuel & Syphon
Gas
Kitchen Roll - Scotchbrite
Lantern
Log book / Insurance / Breakdown Cover / BMW Handbook
Lotion - Deet etc.
Masking Tape
Meals
Medical Kit
Pen / Paper / e-mail addresses
Plug adapter
Shampoo - Shower Gel
Speakers & lead
Stove/Pans - Mess Tins/Cup - Lighters/Cutlery
Toothbrush / Paste
Towel
Trousers - T-Shirts - Shirts - Underwear
Water Bottles
Wet Wipes
Tank Bag
Batteries
Bulbs
Camera & Media Cards
Camcorder
Clock
Cotton/Polythene Gloves
Disc Lock
Map
Side Stand Pad
Snacks / Gum
Roll-Bag 1 (dry)
Bivi Bag
Jumper
Mats
Rags
Sleeping Bag & liner
Shirts (or panniers)
T-Shirts
Trousers & Belt
Underwear inc Seal Skinz
Roll-Bag 2 (damp)
Bin Liner
Flip Flops
Mallet
Trainers (in a plastic bag)
Personal Luggage
Camera
Ipod
Keys & Lanyard
Key (spare) kept separate
Passport
Phone
Sunglasses
Tickets / booking details
Wallet - Credit & Debit Cards / Cash / EHIC Card / RAC Card / Licence
Mugger's wallet (with expired credit cards & 1 day's money in) for obvious reasons.
Kriega Bum Bag
Ear Plugs
Fuel Pump Controller
Puncture Repair Kit
Sun Block - Lip Balm
H2O Bag
Hat
Head Torch
Hi-viz
Spare Gloves (Rain)
Tools*
Water
Zip Ties
*Tools
Screwdriver / Phillips
Adjustable Spanner
Front Axle adapter
Spark Plug Socket
Torx bits to T55
Sockets - 8, 10, 11, 12, 13 & Extensions
2 Ratchets
Allen Keys - 3 4 5 6 & 8mm
Spanners 10 13 15mm
Torx Keys
Cable Ties
Masking & Insulation Tape
Cutters
Disposable Gloves
Torch
Jump Leads
Pressure Gauge
Rag
Pump
Pliers
Blimey, you are far to organised
Mine so far says:
Tent
Sleeping mat
Sleeping Bag
Washkit
Couple of changes of clothes
Puncture kit
Travel & Breakdown insurance
Passport
Toll tickets
Camera
Cash and Visa card
Not sure i have much more to add if you are carrying all the rest
Mine so far says:
Tent
Sleeping mat
Sleeping Bag
Washkit
Couple of changes of clothes
Puncture kit
Travel & Breakdown insurance
Passport
Toll tickets
Camera
Cash and Visa card
Not sure i have much more to add if you are carrying all the rest
santrix
Registered user
Toll tickets?
Which is a valid point, usually when i do trip like this we do pairs at toll booths taking it in turns...
Which is a valid point, usually when i do trip like this we do pairs at toll booths taking it in turns...
santrix
Registered user
2 Designs for stickers
and
round one is 7.5cm across
rectangular one is 11.5 cm across
and
round one is 7.5cm across
rectangular one is 11.5 cm across
everywherevirtually
Registered user
Here's my list print-out if anyone wants to compare
Chair (with back)
GPS
Tent - Tarp - Footprint
Waterproofs. - On bike - easy to get at
Panniers
20w50 Oil
Charger - batteries,camera,phone
Coffee/Tea Bags - Sugar - Milk / Toaster - Cereal (pick some up on the ferry.
Cooking Fat
Fuel & Syphon
Gas
Kitchen Roll - Scotchbrite
Lantern
Log book / Insurance / Breakdown Cover / BMW Handbook
Lotion - Deet etc.
Masking Tape
Meals
Medical Kit
Pen / Paper / e-mail addresses
Plug adapter
Shampoo - Shower Gel
Speakers & lead
Stove/Pans - Mess Tins/Cup - Lighters/Cutlery
Toothbrush / Paste
Towel
Trousers - T-Shirts - Shirts - Underwear
Water Bottles
Wet Wipes
Tank Bag
Batteries
Bulbs
Camera & Media Cards
Camcorder
Clock
Cotton/Polythene Gloves
Disc Lock
Map
Side Stand Pad
Snacks / Gum
Roll-Bag 1 (dry)
Bivi Bag
Jumper
Mats
Rags
Sleeping Bag & liner
Shirts (or panniers)
T-Shirts
Trousers & Belt
Underwear inc Seal Skinz
Roll-Bag 2 (damp)
Bin Liner
Flip Flops
Mallet
Trainers (in a plastic bag)
Personal Luggage
Camera
Ipod
Keys & Lanyard
Key (spare) kept separate
Passport
Phone
Sunglasses
Tickets / booking details
Wallet - Credit & Debit Cards / Cash / EHIC Card / RAC Card / Licence
Mugger's wallet (with expired credit cards & 1 day's money in) for obvious reasons.
Kriega Bum Bag
Ear Plugs
Fuel Pump Controller
Puncture Repair Kit
Sun Block - Lip Balm
H2O Bag
Hat
Head Torch
Hi-viz
Spare Gloves (Rain)
Tools*
Water
Zip Ties
*Tools
Screwdriver / Phillips
Adjustable Spanner
Front Axle adapter
Spark Plug Socket
Torx bits to T55
Sockets - 8, 10, 11, 12, 13 & Extensions
2 Ratchets
Allen Keys - 3 4 5 6 & 8mm
Spanners 10 13 15mm
Torx Keys
Cable Ties
Masking & Insulation Tape
Cutters
Disposable Gloves
Torch
Jump Leads
Pressure Gauge
Rag
Pump
Pliers
halve the kit and double the money
santrix
Registered user
Any thoughts anyone on the stickers.
Also any chance of a meet up one weekend for a ride at leats for the three 'northerners'?
Also any chance of a meet up one weekend for a ride at leats for the three 'northerners'?
the beer hunter
Registered user
I recon both stickers look the part.
I'd be happy with either stuck to my panniers, superb.
In the middle of my block of shifts atm, working next weekend as well Ade.
Looking at my rota & I have one weekend free before our trip, July 17th & 18th.
I'll be in The Peaks on the 15th.
Midweek - I have loads of time off.
Watching the Cycling Tour of Switzerland atm on Eurosport, pack your waterproofs.
I'd be happy with either stuck to my panniers, superb.
In the middle of my block of shifts atm, working next weekend as well Ade.
Looking at my rota & I have one weekend free before our trip, July 17th & 18th.
I'll be in The Peaks on the 15th.
Midweek - I have loads of time off.
Watching the Cycling Tour of Switzerland atm on Eurosport, pack your waterproofs.
mikethebike
Registered user
my Pyrenees / Alps trip....
Hi guy's
hope you have a great time good luck with it all,
myself i am off on the 14th August from portsmouth to Bilbao, doing the Pyrenees then up to monaco and into the French Alps from there, through into Switzerland through the Swiss Alps then through to the Austrian Alps and on to Eifel in Germany for a whizz around the Nurburg ring. Due to return via calais on 2nd September. camping 
or b+b so if anyone else was thinking of a trip you're more than welcome to tag along, nothing except the outbound date is set in stone so give me a shout
Hi guy's
hope you have a great time good luck with it all,
myself i am off on the 14th August from portsmouth to Bilbao, doing the Pyrenees then up to monaco and into the French Alps from there, through into Switzerland through the Swiss Alps then through to the Austrian Alps and on to Eifel in Germany for a whizz around the Nurburg ring. Due to return via calais on 2nd September. camping or b+b so if anyone else was thinking of a trip you're more than welcome to tag along, nothing except the outbound date is set in stone so give me a shout 
The Phantom Pieman
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I just hope it warms up !! It has been raining here (more or less solidly) for 7 weeks.
It's currently 9 degrees! It's bleeding freezing - and there is fresh snow on the mountains !
Forecast is for it to start warming up tomorrow (19) and 24 by the w/e !!
It's currently 9 degrees! It's bleeding freezing - and there is fresh snow on the mountains !
Forecast is for it to start warming up tomorrow (19) and 24 by the w/e !!
Ade,Phil i like both stickers but i think the rectangular one will go better on the panniers. Might be struggling for a weekend day before the trip but i'll look at my duties 2moro. i'm still on for the peak district overnighter. There are quite a few good routes round there( Cat and fiddle,Snake etc)
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