wheeledwidewebb
Registered user
Hmmmm, I will see if I can get myself sorted then. Thanks.
Wapping's Wanders Four - One (or two) day jaunt to France - Saturday 25 (26) June
- Thread starter Wapping
- Start date
I have got a rough something mapped out....
A longer (but not miles and miles and miles) run down from Calais to roughly Baie du Somme area ish on day one.
On day two, a circular 150 mile loop, then a schlep up the motorway to catch the train home.
The rest of it all on N and D roads.
Should be OK but will in any event try to give it a work out before we go, maybe this Saturday.
Hotel to find now.
Richard
A longer (but not miles and miles and miles) run down from Calais to roughly Baie du Somme area ish on day one.
On day two, a circular 150 mile loop, then a schlep up the motorway to catch the train home.
The rest of it all on N and D roads.
Should be OK but will in any event try to give it a work out before we go, maybe this Saturday.
Hotel to find now.
Richard
Hi Richard,
Just to confirm before I book that we are going on the 0720 on Sat and back on the 1850 Sun
Kev
That's the baby
Runners and riders
Definite
Wapping (2 days)
Dxtans (2 days)
KevB (2 days)
Mark (KevB's chum) (2 days)
Brenchleyhibs (2 days)
Provisional
Wheeledwidewebb
Two places spare.........
Definite
Wapping (2 days)
Dxtans (2 days)
KevB (2 days)
Mark (KevB's chum) (2 days)
Brenchleyhibs (2 days)
Provisional
Wheeledwidewebb
Two places spare.........
wheeledwidewebb
Registered user
Is that Abbeville way?
Day two - Possible route
Provisional route for day two and the return schlep up the superslab.
It's about 160 miles round, in six hours (non-stop) on a good, I hope, mixture of roads. If we can hit the route at 09:00 AM it should be OK, with stops. Then 50 miles back up the motorway.
I will in any event ride it first, to see what it's like.
Richard
Provisional route for day two and the return schlep up the superslab.
It's about 160 miles round, in six hours (non-stop) on a good, I hope, mixture of roads. If we can hit the route at 09:00 AM it should be OK, with stops. Then 50 miles back up the motorway.
I will in any event ride it first, to see what it's like.
Richard
wheeledwidewebb
Registered user
Nope, mind you I do have to avoid St Omer, but that's another story.
I only asked cos I was just wondering that's all.
Runners and riders
Definite
Wapping (2 days)
Dxtans (2 days)
KevB (2 days)
Mark (KevB's chum) (2 days)
Brenchleyhibs (2 days)
Provisional
Wheeledwidewebb
Wilburt (via PM)
One place spare.........
Definite
Wapping (2 days)
Dxtans (2 days)
KevB (2 days)
Mark (KevB's chum) (2 days)
Brenchleyhibs (2 days)
Provisional
Wheeledwidewebb
Wilburt (via PM)
One place spare.........
wheeledwidewebb
Registered user
I am not sure whether I can make it, so seems fairer to leave two spaces available and if there's still room when I know my plans then I can fit in.
Don't want to deprive anyone else.
Don't want to deprive anyone else.
Runners and riders
Definite
Wapping (2 days)
Dxtans (2 days)
KevB (2 days)
Mark (KevB's chum) (2 days)
Brenchleyhibs (2 days)
Provisional
Wilburt (via PM)
Two places spare........
Definite
Wapping (2 days)
Dxtans (2 days)
KevB (2 days)
Mark (KevB's chum) (2 days)
Brenchleyhibs (2 days)
Provisional
Wilburt (via PM)
Two places spare........
wheeledwidewebb
Registered user
Alrighty then, am now a definite along with Jimbogs1200.
Is that OK?
Is that OK?
Kev B
Registered user
Richard,
Both Mark and myself booked 0720 Sat 25th June out and 1850 Sun 26th June back
Noticed David (dxtans) is booked at different times to us !!
Kev
Both Mark and myself booked 0720 Sat 25th June out and 1850 Sun 26th June back
Noticed David (dxtans) is booked at different times to us !!
Kev
All booked Richard, myself and the good lady - out Saturday 07:20 and back on the Sunday at 18:50
Splendido!
We seem to have a full 'ouse.
Runners and riders
Definite
Wapping (2 days)
Dxtans (2 days)
KevB (2 days)
Mark (KevB's chum) (2 days)
Brenchleyhibs (2 days)
Wilburt (2 days)
Jeremy & Metisse (2 days)
Wwwwwwwwweb (2 days)
Jimbogs 1200 (2 days)
Provisional
None
Nine bikes (I think).
That's the lot
Now to sort out our hotel............
We seem to have a full 'ouse.
Runners and riders
Definite
Wapping (2 days)
Dxtans (2 days)
KevB (2 days)
Mark (KevB's chum) (2 days)
Brenchleyhibs (2 days)
Wilburt (2 days)
Jeremy & Metisse (2 days)
Wwwwwwwwweb (2 days)
Jimbogs 1200 (2 days)
Provisional
None
Nine bikes (I think).
That's the lot
Now to sort out our hotel............
wheeledwidewebb
Registered user
Indeedo.
Hotel front, should we sort out our own accommodation, does that make your life easier or would you rather we just leave it to you.
Hotel front, should we sort out our own accommodation, does that make your life easier or would you rather we just leave it to you.
You can sort your own if you like. But as I haven't decided where we might stay, I guess you will have to guess where that might be. 
That being said, I think I know what you meant, really. Thanks for the offer to help. I will see what I can do vis-a-vis making the bookings for everyone.
HOTEL ROOMS
For the purposes of the jaunt, I wii assume that you and Jimbogs 1200 are happy to share? Please confirm.
Similarly, KevB and Mark. Please confirm.
Doubles for: dxtans and the Brenchleyhibs party, along with the Wilberts.
My only wonder is over Jeremy, as I am not sure who (or what) Matisse is? Is he bringing a long dead French painter? Is it a familiar name for his motorcycle? His son? His wife? Small dog or cat? Time and / or this thread will tell.
Richard
PS I am definitely doing a recce on Saturday...... More news on my return.
That being said, I think I know what you meant, really. Thanks for the offer to help.
I will see what I can do vis-a-vis making the bookings for everyone.HOTEL ROOMS
For the purposes of the jaunt, I wii assume that you and Jimbogs 1200 are happy to share? Please confirm.
Similarly, KevB and Mark. Please confirm.
Doubles for: dxtans and the Brenchleyhibs party, along with the Wilberts.
My only wonder is over Jeremy, as I am not sure who (or what) Matisse is? Is he bringing a long dead French painter? Is it a familiar name for his motorcycle? His son? His wife? Small dog or cat? Time and / or this thread will tell.
Richard
PS I am definitely doing a recce on Saturday...... More news on my return.
wheeledwidewebb
Registered user
Yeah, was just thinking you do enough anyway so maybe not worrying about hotels would be welcome.
Anyway, your shout.
I think I can speak for Jim and say that, as grumpy old men, single rooms are required. If that causes a prob then please say so.
Anyway, your shout.
I think I can speak for Jim and say that, as grumpy old men, single rooms are required. If that causes a prob then please say so.
dxtans
Registered user
Richard,
Both Mark and myself booked 0720 Sat 25th June out and 1850 Sun 26th June back
Noticed David (dxtans) is booked at different times to us !!
Kev
You know what is is like once you are over '50', I do have the odd moment, when not wearing my specs'.
My times are the same as yours.
( Kev, pm me for a breakfast and ride-out)
David
