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  1. MattGaydon

    MattGaydon Noble Member

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    A little video from our recent trip to the Picos De Europa!

    Sorry it's not great, I def no computer whiz so this is the best I can manage! Also the GoPro was mounted onto the bike with an extension which ended up meaning A LOT of vibration.

    Cheers!

     
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  2. Jeffrey Conlon

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    Looks brilliant, must go
     
  3. MattGaydon

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    It really is spectacular!

    If you decide to go let me know and I get email all our routes over to you to have a look at!
     
  4. Tigcraft

    Tigcraft Unheard of Member

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    Looks like fun, music included?
     
  5. Tiglet

    Tiglet Vintage Member

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    #5 Tiglet, Oct 24, 2018
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    Looks like you had a great time.

    Been to the Picos quite a few times myself, stayed in Paradors and hotels.

    What type of accommodation/standard did you used @MattGaydon.
     
  6. Ken walburn

    Ken walburn Noble Member

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    Thinking of going late next year or early 2020 if we are allowed into Europe. Would appreciate a copy of your routes. Will pm you with my e mail address,
     
  7. ralphy

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    I've lost count of the number of times I've travelled around the Picos, but it's always been a real pleasure.

    Back in the day the roads were absolutely dire to drive on, let alone ride: but now they're excellent - and biking heaven. A beautiful area of Spain with a great combination of coast and mountain

    We usually travel over there on Brittany Ferries and then stay in their contracted hotels, paradors, etc, by packaging both together you get a good deal overall and we've never had any accommodation we felt was poor but plenty that we've returned to. The ferry from Plymouth to Santander takes about 20 hours and we treat it as part of the holiday, a chance to have a drink or two, relax and enjoy the French cuisine on-board.

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  8. ralphy

    ralphy Well-Known Member

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    PS. @MattGaydon , I see you found the Bear - and the Hotel Del'Oso!

    R
     
  9. MattGaydon

    MattGaydon Noble Member

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    No problem will send over soon!
     
  10. MattGaydon

    MattGaydon Noble Member

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    Yep the road up to the bear is pretty cool! And the road to the stag before that!!

    And the Hotel Del'Oso was incredible, best hotel of our holiday I'd say!
     
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  11. MattGaydon

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    Just stayed in Hotels around the area, nothing spectacular but nice enough...Hotel Del Oso was a great find!
     
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  12. Ian Massey

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    Did you route plan Matt, or just wing it. I have a trip booked in June this year with my two lads. Most Picos De Europa maps I can find online are hiking & walking orientated. Do you know of any motorcycle tour maps of the area?
     
  13. Bolosun

    Bolosun Well-Known Member

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    Have a look at the routes on Ride's magazines website
     
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  14. MattGaydon

    MattGaydon Noble Member

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    I was lucky...a friend of mine planned all the routes! I can see if I can find the GPX routes for you? Although we made a quite massive detour down to Madrid to drop someone at the airport!
     
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  15. Jeffrey Conlon

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    Hi Matt, I would like to see routes you took, We have stayed at Braganda and Chaves, Portugal, It was a lovely part of the world and welcoming people,
    Regards Jeff
     
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