oldrascal
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The April 3rd to April 5th three day 'bimble' to France has not even happened yet and I am already planning Part 2.
My original idea was to get a gang of Southern-based Tossers and 'trial' some more adventurous ride-outs. As we are all relatively near ferry ports and the like, France in the Spring seems irresistable. I know that Wapping is arranging a 4-day trip on April 22nd to France but his route is pretty much Northern France. To me, France becomes beautiful in Provence so that's my goal.
That said, my experience of organising the yet-to-come first expedition has shown me that many people are hugely excited and willing but have come face-to-face with the credit crunch reality. So from about 15 who initially expressed interest, we are down to 4 bold or foolish men who are taking up the challenge. Looking forward to it though.
So I am now planning to organise a 6-day ride in the first 2 weeks of May and much further South in France and into Provence. Provisionally, we would leave on a Monday (say) early doors and stop-over around Dijon, about 4 hours ride from the Channel. The next day would see us around Avignon in time for a slap-up lunch and a bottle or two of local brew.
Allowing 2 days (max) to get back, we would still have plenty of time to hit the Med and enjoy the sea air and the great fish. I know that this is a 'big one' and may be too much for some, but we've got these damned globe-circling machines and should bloody well use them.
There are plenty of great bike-friendly and family run places to stay and the weather should be just stunning if we are lucky. Of course you will need to get time-off other obligations which will restrict this to a fairly small group I suspect. I also would want to make this a 'sensible' operation from a money point of view, none of us wants to splash out more than strictly neccessary, I am sure.
Can I get some feedback.
My original idea was to get a gang of Southern-based Tossers and 'trial' some more adventurous ride-outs. As we are all relatively near ferry ports and the like, France in the Spring seems irresistable. I know that Wapping is arranging a 4-day trip on April 22nd to France but his route is pretty much Northern France. To me, France becomes beautiful in Provence so that's my goal.
That said, my experience of organising the yet-to-come first expedition has shown me that many people are hugely excited and willing but have come face-to-face with the credit crunch reality. So from about 15 who initially expressed interest, we are down to 4 bold or foolish men who are taking up the challenge. Looking forward to it though.
So I am now planning to organise a 6-day ride in the first 2 weeks of May and much further South in France and into Provence. Provisionally, we would leave on a Monday (say) early doors and stop-over around Dijon, about 4 hours ride from the Channel. The next day would see us around Avignon in time for a slap-up lunch and a bottle or two of local brew.
Allowing 2 days (max) to get back, we would still have plenty of time to hit the Med and enjoy the sea air and the great fish. I know that this is a 'big one' and may be too much for some, but we've got these damned globe-circling machines and should bloody well use them.
There are plenty of great bike-friendly and family run places to stay and the weather should be just stunning if we are lucky. Of course you will need to get time-off other obligations which will restrict this to a fairly small group I suspect. I also would want to make this a 'sensible' operation from a money point of view, none of us wants to splash out more than strictly neccessary, I am sure.
Can I get some feedback.