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by pinball1008
Mon Jun 10, 2013 7:23 pm
Forum: TRAVEL
Topic: Off Road in France
Replies: 17
Views: 4769

Re: Off Road in France

A spot of lunch in a very pretty bar
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And then a spot of trouble.
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Once this was dealt with, more glorious trails and fantastic Countryside.
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by pinball1008
Mon Jun 10, 2013 7:14 pm
Forum: TRAVEL
Topic: Off Road in France
Replies: 17
Views: 4769

Re: Off Road in France

Now back from France and it really was a good trip. I'm still quite a novice off road and the terrain was incredibly varied. In total we did just over 420 miles on a journey that by road is around 250. Day 1 was from North of Agen to Pergueux. A slippery start. IMG_1404.JPG Definitely a need for leg...
by pinball1008
Mon Jun 10, 2013 6:35 pm
Forum: TRAVEL GEAR
Topic: Multi Tool
Replies: 32
Views: 11925

Re: Multi Tool

This is why I love my trail tool.
I couldn't diagnose or solve the problem with the crab, but at least I was able to try.
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by pinball1008
Mon Jun 10, 2013 6:26 pm
Forum: WE LOVE PICS
Topic: Pics of your bike, packed and ready to go.
Replies: 767
Views: 229850

Re: Pics of your bike, packed and ready to go.

Last Saturday, ahead of three days heading North through France.
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by pinball1008
Mon Jun 10, 2013 10:29 am
Forum: FOR SALE - WANTED
Topic: FS: Klim Traverse Jacket 2XL
Replies: 8
Views: 2913

Re: FS: Klim Traverse Jacket 2XL

I might be interested, is the jacket still available and does it have armour?
by pinball1008
Sat May 25, 2013 3:23 pm
Forum: WE LOVE PICS
Topic: Pics of your bike, packed and ready to go.
Replies: 767
Views: 229850

Re: Pics of your bike, packed and ready to go.

"Can't believe it, my first bit of luck today! I roll on the ferry at 2.40pm, on fumes! Just hope I can find a station the otherside at Caen open at 10.00pm!!" Follow the D84 from the port towards Caen, go over the 1st big roundabout and there's a Petrol Station about 200yards along on the...
by pinball1008
Sat May 18, 2013 9:46 am
Forum: THE PUB
Topic: Are employers enjoying too much power?
Replies: 62
Views: 12352

Re: Are employers enjoying too much power?

Thatcher started the ball rolling with legislation which started the demise of the strength of unions. This was continued by the following labour government. There is nothing but bad press when unions strike, just because they see no alternative to help their members. As a striking fireman in 2003 i...
by pinball1008
Tue May 07, 2013 4:44 pm
Forum: WE LOVE PICS
Topic: A photo you took, today
Replies: 10581
Views: 2652844

Re: A photo you took, today

Just about to rejoin the Ridgeway this morning.
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by pinball1008
Tue May 07, 2013 4:29 pm
Forum: WE LOVE PICS
Topic: a bike with...... a castle
Replies: 53
Views: 13684

Re: a bike with...... a castle

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FrangoKastella on Crete a couple of years ago.
The bikes were WR250R's on hire (does that still count?) for the week.
A bargain at £500 for 7 days hire and 7 nights accommodation.
by pinball1008
Sat May 04, 2013 8:41 pm
Forum: RIDE REPORTS
Topic: Phiss and all things French...updated photo`s
Replies: 66
Views: 19772

Re: Phiss and all things French...

Looks like you all had a great time and I'm looking forward to more pics.
I hope I find trails as good in 3 weeks time on my way through Lot.

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