Hi, It's great to see you guys planning. Great minds thinking aloke dept - I started the ' Official ' thread at the eame time as teve did this 'fringe' one :whistle: Elle, The breakfasts are lavish in the Catalan country style - as well a fruits, juice coffee, croissants, etc. you get toasted countr...

Not sure what way Al is going back I think he is staying out a little longer than me,I think that may change depending on his health. I've not booked the crossing back so I can go with the flow, do you fancy a night crossing on the Monday or was you looking for a day crossing ? I usually do Caen bu...

Have you booked your return ferry yet mate ? more than happy to keep you company on the way back up. Ferry booked with Moto AL on the way down to Santander cheers Spud ;) Wanted to check with you first Spud, probably Monday as I mentioned, have you booked, if so where from?? Which way is Al going b...

Sounds great. Is that the NX Falcon? I have 2 friends who have ridden the world on them (thumbs) Yep, my bargainous 2003 bike, with just 500km on it when I bought it in April!! :-D Sweet little thing, but being modded to suit my gangly (and plump) figure.... I have booked a room for the HISS week i...

I am very aware I need to pull the digit from my posterior and get my ferries booked for the September HISS! I hope to be be taking the "little 'un", a Honda NX400, lightly laden, NO camping gear, so F1 Hotels or similar modestly priced accommodation en route. I have booked a room for the ...

Where RU please?

Also v. interested in the vice...!

How to make sure the Missus refuses a "Pass Out"!!!

"Of course it is just a few mates on bikes, Dear"!

Maybe a dumb question but how do you get the stuff printed on the paper that goes between the rollers in these things - modern printers do marvels with A4 sheets but not much else or do you simply get rolls of paper and write your instructions on with a pen / crayons (if matron won't let you have s...

Mac 60 wrote:Decided on trying the BIKE8. I will arrive in Birkenhead on the 0630 ferry on the 11 and will dive into the loop. Weather will dictate if i go South or North first or if i manage it all but its a plan to get me started. Thanks for all the help.

Have fun, and bring your waterproofs!!!

Ride Magazine has done lots of Tours both in the UK and in Yurrup. GPS routes Here Else join Bestbikingroads and have a huge amount of fun working out a nice route for yourself! I always use if for finding an alternative to manky motorways and the like on any longer trip. Then I highlight them on a ...