SpinDrift said:
As Steve can't come now you could claim his spot
Are you a definate or just a maybe for now?
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Pyrenees 2011, 27/05-05/06, planning
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As Steve can't come now you could claim his spot
Are you a definate or just a maybe for now?
Ha! Is that a gauntlet I spy on the floor there, Matt??
ok, 1st post with the master list updated
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Heh heh heh - not a Barbie any longer though, and will be even less so by the time we get there!!
Hi Matt,
Yeah, between us we should be able to take care of the rest of the pack
On my way back fro Morr 2 years ago I passed through the Picos d Europa west of Bilbao and figured that a trip to the Pyrenees would be great.
cheers
Yeah, between us we should be able to take care of the rest of the pack
On my way back fro Morr 2 years ago I passed through the Picos d Europa west of Bilbao and figured that a trip to the Pyrenees would be great.
cheers
AndyCook
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Thinking of heading to the Pyrennes later in the summer - August/September to do some mountain biking and also 4x4 trails in the landcruiser
would be great to know your routes when you have been if you will be sharing your hard-earned research?
as it seems from the research I have done so far, that you have to be careful where you go - like anywhere!
would be great to know your routes when you have been if you will be sharing your hard-earned research?
as it seems from the research I have done so far, that you have to be careful where you go - like anywhere!
That should be ok Andy.
AndyCook
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looking like it will be a couple weeks after your trip that I head out to the Pyrennes, as need to tie it in with a visit to the outlaws near Sheffield. shame we won't coincide.
going to look into Ferry's i.e. Dover - Calais, or Hull > Zebrugge.
don't mind trying out the drive across france this time, and maybe stopping off at a wine growing area on the way!
what roads are best for driving across France?
the most direct go through Paris... which doesn't seem to be a good idea.
I was wondering if skirting East of Paris via Le Mans - is that a better option?
going to look into Ferry's i.e. Dover - Calais, or Hull > Zebrugge.
don't mind trying out the drive across france this time, and maybe stopping off at a wine growing area on the way!
what roads are best for driving across France?
the most direct go through Paris... which doesn't seem to be a good idea.
I was wondering if skirting East of Paris via Le Mans - is that a better option?
I think you'd get a different answer for everyone you ask Andy. I hear it can be quite an experience going round Paris at a busy time of day but I wouldn't go as far west as Le Mans to avoid it EDIT: unless it suits your destination, I haven't compared distances yet :. Last year, from Le Havre, we headed towards Paris and cut the corner off before we got there, Evreux, Dreux, Chartres, then rejoined the motorway just north of Orleans. Haven't worked out what we'll do this year yet coming from Callais, something similar or just tackle it in the early hours when the roads will be quieter.
AndyCook
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cheers Jon
found this website with some useful info - and it shows the route you mention
and dates to avoid driving in france!
http://about-france.com/routes-from-calais.htm
found this website with some useful info - and it shows the route you mention
and dates to avoid driving in france!
http://about-france.com/routes-from-calais.htm
Julian
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Paris is not so bad, it can however be a little fun going straight through the middle 
you should try Rome 
The le-mans route is pretty quick
my fav euro mapping tool is this one
http://www.viamichelin.co.uk/
gives toll info as well, you can even get book hotels en route
you should try Rome The le-mans route is pretty quick
my fav euro mapping tool is this one
http://www.viamichelin.co.uk/
gives toll info as well, you can even get book hotels en route
Rob
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I agree Paris is not so bad as long as you follow the signs, Bordeaux when heading in a southerly direction and Lille when heading in a northerly direction. I have done it many times usually at rush hour and its no worse than the M25.
AndyCook
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did you use these guys for your route planning Jon?
http://vibraction.pagesperso-orange.fr/espagne/rb_1.htm
came across them in my research
http://vibraction.pagesperso-orange.fr/espagne/rb_1.htm
came across them in my research
Those are the ones
AndyCook
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i fancy giving the RB1 and RB2 /or RB3
will see how much time we have
are you doing similar routes? with some variation i assume!
might get my french work colleagues to translate though...
they look worth the purchase
did you get the waypoints too, what were the format options?
I am sure you also found report of part of the RB1 by these bikers: http://www.ukgser.com/forums/showthread.php?t=233619
interesting with rock/root blocking trail - a tirfor could be usefull!
and snow blocking some high-level passes, but i am sure a crusier could get through after a few attempts!
will see how much time we have
are you doing similar routes? with some variation i assume!
might get my french work colleagues to translate though...
they look worth the purchase
did you get the waypoints too, what were the format options?
I am sure you also found report of part of the RB1 by these bikers: http://www.ukgser.com/forums/showthread.php?t=233619
interesting with rock/root blocking trail - a tirfor could be usefull!
and snow blocking some high-level passes, but i am sure a crusier could get through after a few attempts!
Same as for laning really you have to allow for blockages and delays and be well equipped The RB's have lat/lon on each case and they sent a gpx file with waypoints for most of the routes but not in the same detail as the book. Reading other peoples comments there are places where the locals are not happy to see you, bit like the UK then 
I'm hoping our timing will be just right to keep it interesting but not attract too much attention being out of peak season.
The RB's have lat/lon on each case and they sent a gpx file with waypoints for most of the routes but not in the same detail as the book. Reading other peoples comments there are places where the locals are not happy to see you, bit like the UK then I'm hoping our timing will be just right to keep it interesting but not attract too much attention being out of peak season.