Germany calling

Tricky · Aug 8, 2020

My Tunnel is booked for an early departure next Wednesday morning. Like I said earlier if France joins the quarantine list then I will just transit through and and make for Germany.

My other issue that it looks like it will be staying incredibly hot in most of Western Europe next week so I may head for the Baltic coast and maybe Northern Poland and the Baltic States as it looks cooler there. :thumb2

Gordyman · Aug 8, 2020

Tricky said:
My Tunnel is booked for an early departure next Wednesday morning. Like I said earlier if France joins the quarantine list then I will just transit through and and make for Germany.

My other issue that it looks like it will be staying incredibly hot in most of Western Europe next week so I may head for the Baltic coast and maybe Northern Poland and the Baltic States as it looks cooler there.

Sounds good Tricky.
My plan is to ride through France to Heidelberg Monday and then spend the rest of the week or so riding three of the circuits from the Ride Mag suggestions for Germany around the Black Forest region. Looking forward to it hoping that the predicted thunderstorms are in the evenings so I can enjoy them while sipping some beer reflecting on a good days riding each evening :beerjug:

gbags · Aug 9, 2020

Doc said:
No. But i heard it's acceptable to do it if you do to warm you up.

It’s almost inevitable. You put on a wet suit and then sink. As you sink the pressure acts on your bladder and you pretty soon need a piss. So you piss, which warms up your nethers. It’s actually quite a lovely sensation.
It’s no bother as everything has to have a thorough wash afterwards to get rid of the salt water.

Doc · Aug 9, 2020

Gordyman said:
Sounds good Tricky.
My plan is to ride through France to Heidelberg Monday and then spend the rest of the week or so riding three of the circuits from the Ride Mag suggestions for Germany around the Black Forest region. Looking forward to it hoping that the predicted thunderstorms are in the evenings so I can enjoy them while sipping some beer reflecting on a good days riding each evening

The Black Forest can have a weather system of its own.

Doc · Aug 24, 2020

Part two of my trip to Germany tomorrow. This time with the girlfriend finishing off our trip from last year. After last years misfortune of her fainting and cracking her head open and spending two days in hospital i hope this trip goes a bit better. Plus looking forward to going to the Nurburgring.

DC · Aug 24, 2020

have a great time interested to know how the quarantine works on return, think i read on here if you ride straight to the port not stopping in netherlands, you are free from quarantine on arrival back at hull

Tricky · Aug 24, 2020

I'm afraid arriving to get on the Ferry in the Netherlands is considered a stop over so you will have to quarantine for 14 days on your return. Happened to me at the Hook last week. It's explained on the Government's website and was also announced on the boat once we had arrived in the UK. It's mandatory to complete a locator form which they may check and if they find you aren't following the rules then it's a £1000 fine.

Doc · Aug 25, 2020

DC said:
have a great time interested to know how the quarantine works on return, think i read on here if you ride straight to the port not stopping in netherlands, you are free from quarantine on arrival back at hull

That's what i thought but not sure.

Tricky said:
I'm afraid arriving to get on the Ferry in the Netherlands is considered a stop over so you will have to quarantine for 14 days on your return. Happened to me at the Hook last week. It's explained on the Government's website and was also announced on the boat once we had arrived in the UK. It's mandatory to complete a locator form which they may check and if they find you aren't following the rules then it's a £1000 fine.

I will worry about it when i return. I did not intend to stop in Holland and go straight to the Port on my return so thought i would be ok.

Micky · Aug 25, 2020

Doc said:
Pork medallions and spatzle..I should have taken a picture

One of my favourites ... the roads, the towns you ride also

Great photo's :thumb2

Tricky · Aug 25, 2020

Doc said:
That's what i thought but not sure.

I will worry about it when i return. I did not intend to stop in Holland and go straight to the Port on my return so thought i would be ok.

That’s exactly what I thought (and did) but still had to quarantine.

Anyway have a great trip. :thumb2

Doc · Aug 25, 2020

Tricky said:
That’s exactly what I thought (and did) but still had to quarantine.

Anyway have a great trip.

Cheers pal..Looking forward to my ride down to Hull in storm Francis

Might blow us down and save me some Yorkshire pennies on fuel.

Arsey · Aug 25, 2020

Doc said:
Cheers pal..Looking forward to my ride down to Hull in storm Francis Might blow us down and save me some Yorkshire pennies on fuel.

When you leaving ?

Doc · Aug 25, 2020

Arsey said:
When you leaving ?

Prob around 1pm..Local weather says it might brighten up..Girlfriend is not keen on the bike when its very windy.

Arsey · Aug 25, 2020

Doc said:
Prob around 1pm..Local weather says it might brighten up..Girlfriend is not keen on the bike when its very windy.

You might get a tad wet

Doc · Aug 25, 2020

Arsey said:
You might get a tad wet

Bummer.Wish i had a twat suit

Not. I do have a face mask though so that will be ok with the piss pot.

Doc · Aug 25, 2020

Might drop lucky with the weather. Taking the girlfriends bike this time.

Doc · Aug 25, 2020

Could be a rough crossing

Doc · Aug 25, 2020

Chin chin. Nearly had a disaster waiting on top car park to get onto ferry. It was that windy it Nearly blew us off bike. For safety reasons I was told to go back down. Ferry is empty and apparently sailing on time.
Bloody hard work supping through this mask. :beerjug:

Doc · Aug 25, 2020

Had a Holiday makeover

Fullchat · Aug 25, 2020

Are you going via Rotterdam?

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