Aragón HISS 2015: the ‘Official’ Ride Report

[Simon_100]

That a flash back to the mid 70's when we all rushed out to get the "CB Radio" fitted in the cars!!
That's a 10-4 then Rubber Duck and over the Pyrenees we go !!!

Didn't see the Jesus Freaks thee, did you? :whistle:

[WillS]

Simon
Looks like a Pyrenees convoy is coming together, for the HISS Aragón.
I could meet you in Bossòst,, then over the col Portillon to Bagnères-de-Luchon, over the col du Peyresourde, depending on time and weather, there are a few ways to go over back towards Tarbes,
Great riding roads. Then onto the meeting place that you agree with the others.

[Simon_100]

Simon
Looks like a Pyrenees convoy is coming together, for the HISS Aragón.
I could meet you in Bossòst,, then over the col Portillon to Bagnères-de-Luchon, over the col du Peyresourde, depending on time and weather, there are a few ways to go over back towards Tarbes,
Great riding roads. Then onto the meeting place that you agree with the others.

That sounds cool. I like Bossost, so French! :whistle: and I can fill up in Vielha before meeting you (thumbs)

As you say, great riding roads all the way along - we could double back into Spain through the Bielsa tunnel as I don't like doing the Tourmalet east-west and I may be able to show you a treat or two on 'my' side . . .

Regs

Simon

Regs

Simon

[WillS]

The Tourmalet is great at the moment with over 1m of snow on it, great to ski the col and down the road on both sides, to La-Mongie and Barrages good fun.

[Redmurty]

I may be able to show you a treat or two on 'my' side . . .

hhhhhmmmmm a Simon treat, I want a Simon treat please (thumbs)

by which time Spud will have laughed his head right off his shoulders ..............

oh what a day that was, laugh where the fooks the road gone :woohoo:

best get the bookings done then B)

cheers Spud

[Simon_100]

The Tourmalet is great at the moment with over 1m of snow on it, great to ski the col and down the road on both sides, to La-Mongie and Barrages good fun.

I bet it is - and a whole stack more from this afternoon :whistle:

Another alternative to St P de P might be just over the frontier, if the Boys from Blighty set out from their channel port fresh on the Friday morning they could easily do that and this way we would have time to enjoy the Bardena Blanca jolly - boty Irati and the Bardena might be pushing it a bit.

My favourite camping up there is at Ochagavia, and the lads could cross into Spain via the Larrau pass as before - and have some cheap beer and great Spanish food :whistle:

Regs

Simon

PS - great deal depends on the weather; if it's foggy on the French side the Irati is out, if the El Cierzo is blowing down the Ebro depression the Bardena is out and we'll have a horrible time crossing the region

[Simon_100]

I am looking to leave on Thursday 7th may from Pompey and returning on the Sunday over night of the 17th. Big bike ride down at the moment. happy to share a cabin. SteveR would you like a cabin space reserved? You ok with these date harper ?

cheers Spud

Spud, leave me out for the moment mate. I am still in the lap of the God (planners) for a week or so... I'll give you a call in teh next day or so and fill you in. (thumbs)

The timescales you have would be perfect for me otherwise... Maybe I could kip on the floor

SteveR: does Paul read this Forum? He confirmed he's coming to the HISS and might be keen on this run (thumbs)

Regs

Simon

[SteveR]

Paul is not a big Forum browser I think but I am in touch with him regularly. He is planning on bringing a lightweight to Aragon with a trailer, if all goes to plan. Plan B is a road ride...

[Simon_100]

Paul is not a big Forum browser I think but I am in touch with him regularly. He is planning on bringing a lightweight to Aragon with a trailer, if all goes to plan. Plan B is a road ride...

Ahhh!

[Bimbler]

Beawre, long ago I was told to keep my eyes and ears open and my mouth shut! Beware the walls have ears!

Paul