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  1. thebiglad

    thebiglad Old fart, still riding !

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    #1 thebiglad, Aug 10, 2017
    Just firmed up the details for a little bimble down to the south of France - Avignon/Nice/Fréjus and onward to Italy and the Barolo region.

    Heading off next Friday for a week.

    Can't wait...................................................................!!!!!!!
     
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  2. Ken walburn

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    #2 Ken walburn, Aug 10, 2017
    Lucky you, soooo jealous. Enjoy! Rode through Frejus in 1981 on a Yamaha XS500. Awww the memories
     
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  3. thebiglad

    thebiglad Old fart, still riding !

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    #3 thebiglad, Aug 10, 2017
    Sounds like it's close to your heart Ken?

    I'm going with my Tiger and a couple of pals in my mate's Ural sidecar outfit.
     
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  4. roadrider

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    #4 roadrider, Aug 10, 2017
    Sounds good to me
    Have a great time and I hope the weathers not to hot :cool:
     
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  5. Ken walburn

    Ken walburn Noble Member

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    #5 Ken walburn, Aug 10, 2017
    Oh it will be:sun:
     
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  6. Tigcraft

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    #6 Tigcraft, Aug 10, 2017
    Dave you lucky swine ;):D:kissing_heart:
     
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  7. thebiglad

    thebiglad Old fart, still riding !

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    #7 thebiglad, Aug 10, 2017
    Yes mate, I must admit that I feel blessed indeed. I was recently reminded how lucky I am during my 65 birthday celebrations.
     
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  8. thebiglad

    thebiglad Old fart, still riding !

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    #8 thebiglad, Aug 14, 2017
    I'll be on this exact road next week - Whoooooopppeeeeeeeeeee!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

     
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  9. tcbandituk

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    #9 tcbandituk, Aug 14, 2017
    Went over that pass in 2008 on my 1250 Bandit, it was a little chilly even though it was June!

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  10. SUPERGRANDAD

    SUPERGRANDAD Noble Member

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    #10 SUPERGRANDAD, Aug 14, 2017
    And so will we in 2 weeks, bring it on.:)
     
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  11. JDStriple

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    #11 JDStriple, Aug 15, 2017
    It's epic down here. Plenty of twisty's the whole way through. See if you can get to:

    Gorges du Vesubie
    Col du Turini
    Col St Martin
    Co de Braus
    Olivetta-San Michele

    Enjoy
     
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  12. thebiglad

    thebiglad Old fart, still riding !

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    #12 thebiglad, Aug 15, 2017
    Thanks for that JD, starting preparations now. Tyres - check; Tank full? - check; pair of skyvvies? - check; wallet full of dosh & cards - check !

    Ready to roll then :p:p:p:p:p:p:p:p:p:p
     
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  13. thebiglad

    thebiglad Old fart, still riding !

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    #13 thebiglad, Aug 17, 2017
    Well Tigger has just had new engine oil, a thorough checkover and clean, panniers and topcase back on and she's looking

    SEXY !!!!

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    All I need to do today is fill up the tank, put my camera gear, phone and 'pooter, plus clothes and tomorrow morning at 8am head round to my mates place - and off we jolly well goo !!!!!!!
     
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  14. thebiglad

    thebiglad Old fart, still riding !

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    #14 thebiglad, Aug 18, 2017
    We set off this morning, had breakfast at Pat à Pain in Guéret then headed South East, through Clermond Ferrand, Le Puy en Velay but instead of continuing south our Creative Director decide that North East would be much better - straight into a storm. This was particularly frustrating as we travelled through beautiful (but very wet) with excellent motorcycling roads (if it had been dry.

    Arrived at hotel at approx 21:00hrs, dumped our gear and headed off for refreshments in the forms of steaks and Leffe beer !!

    Three farty old bastids sharing the same room - should nice and peaceful then...................................................:worried::p:mask::eek:
     
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  15. TEZ 217

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    #15 TEZ 217, Aug 18, 2017
    Sleep well Dave, :eek::eek:
    Tomorra's another day, hope the sun shines for you all :cool::cool:
     
  16. thebiglad

    thebiglad Old fart, still riding !

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    #16 thebiglad, Aug 19, 2017
    Well I slept well after a very pleasant dinner - apparently though I snore - So They Say !!!

    Showered, about to be breakfasted and then head off along the Mediterranean coast for Italy.

    Speaks later..................................
     
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  17. Winglad

    Winglad Crème de la Crème

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    #17 Winglad, Aug 19, 2017
    Oh what a joy!!!
    :heart_eyes:
     
  18. Tigcraft

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    #18 Tigcraft, Aug 19, 2017
    Hell, your so lucky Dave!
     
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    #19 Tal, Aug 19, 2017
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  20. thebiglad

    thebiglad Old fart, still riding !

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    #20 thebiglad, Aug 25, 2017
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    I know !!!!!
    So I'll be doing a full trip report - with pics - over the next few days, when I've got over the jetlag !!!!
     
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