Phatmike Posted July 19, 2008 Report Share Posted July 19, 2008 Hey guys.Well, got most things sorted, me, the lady friend, and Max-T are setting off on Monday.Originally intended to do this at the end of March, and things kept getting put off, but here we are!A brief outline of the actual route can be seen here: http://maps.google.co.uk/maps?f=d&hl=e...ie=UTF8&z=5 This doesn't include the time in Slovenia and Croatia, as google maps doesn't support route planning in these countries, but oh well!And here's the general plan - we do intend on doing whatever we feel, and there's very little there that's totally fixed, but it's nice to have a general outline. ItineraryMon 21 Jul Leave 1pm, drive to Ledbury. Shop. Drive to Portsmouth. Dinner. Board Ferry 9:15pm. Get DrunkTues 22 Jul On ferry, recover from hangover. Pool, cinema, gym, sauna, etc. Get DrunkWed 23 Jul Arrive Bilbao, Spain 8am. Drive to San Sebastian. Find campsite, set up camp. Beach, go out, eat etc.Thur 24 Jul Go to Pau Trials Park (asmpauvtttrial.free.fr), ride. Back to San Sebastian, beach, go out.Frid 25 Jul Drive to Burgos, set up camp. Register for BIU World Championship Round 1. Sat 26 Jul Compete.Sun 27 Jul Compete. Drive down to Benidorm.Mon 28 Jul Chill, party ride. Tues 29 Jul Drive up to Barcelona. Beach + RideWed 30 Jul Beach + RideThur 31 Jul Skydive in Costa Brava. Drive to Montelimar, France. Camp.Frid 1 Aug Drive up to La Tour De Scay, register for BIU World Championship Round 2.Sat 2 Aug Compete.Sun 3 Aug Compete. Drive to Dijon. Meal, hotel.Mon 4 Aug Take Kati back to Dijon train Station. Drive to Losone, through Alps via Lausanne. (Car Train through tunnel)Tues 5 Aug Drive from Losone to Jesenice, Slovenia.Wed 6 Aug - Sat 9 Aug Stay in Slovenia, Stay with Dejan. Ride, Party & ExploreSun 10 Aug Drive to Croatia, Stay with Matija. Ride etc.Thu 14 Aug Start drive to Buthiers, stay in Milan or Geneva on way up. Frid 15 Aug -Frid 22 Aug Arrive & Stay in Buthiers, camp, ride, explode things etc etc.Sat 23 Aug Drive to Paris, stay with friend Sat - MonTues 26 Aug Drive to Le Havre, ride, camp. Wed 27 Aug Drive to Calais, ride, ferry back. Drive home.So yeah, thought I'd let you guys know what we're upto. I'll be taking my laptop, & should get internet access every now and again, so can keep you all updated. Likewise I'll be taking my camera, so I might even get chance to take a photo once in a while. Max has his video camera(s), so we may get a video made of the whole thing.Peace.Mike. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Luke Rainbird Posted July 19, 2008 Report Share Posted July 19, 2008 Your ladyfriend has actually show a desire to go? Impressive!Have an awesome time guys, if you get the chance be sure to pop on and keep us updatedLooking forward to pics, vids, and a good old writeup of the trip when you get homeDrive safe Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Danny@phatworks Posted July 19, 2008 Report Share Posted July 19, 2008 Sun 27 Jul Compete. Drive down to Benidorm.Mon 28 Jul Chill, party ride.See you all down here for then! have a safe journey down here the AP-7 motorway is a nice, easy drive Have fun!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matthew_Gibson Posted July 19, 2008 Report Share Posted July 19, 2008 Have go to Dubrovnik, such a nice city. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JonMack Posted July 19, 2008 Report Share Posted July 19, 2008 Good luck in the comps, and hope you all have a great time make sure you document it well! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rossi Posted July 19, 2008 Report Share Posted July 19, 2008 Sounds ace that does, have a good un! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PaRtZ Posted July 19, 2008 Report Share Posted July 19, 2008 haha good luck mike, but Ill see you tomoz!!xxx Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
_Owen. Posted July 19, 2008 Report Share Posted July 19, 2008 Like i have said t you on msn Mike, have a good time, take care, and ride well! Go and show them some British meat (in more way than one)! That was a really bad joke, but ohh well. Look forward to hearing results and seeing vids/pics. Owen Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matthew62 Posted July 20, 2008 Report Share Posted July 20, 2008 Sounds fun, have a good time.I'm doing a similar route leaving next monday but doing all of Italy rather than Spain. Driving round, taking all my cameras with me, with the girlfriend. Should be a lot of fun.I'm hopefully doing my trip for 3-4 months though, and not sure with just me and the girlfriend and with nothing but campsites if the bike is such a good idea...... haven't quite decided yet. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Shrewsbury Posted July 20, 2008 Report Share Posted July 20, 2008 Gd luck with the trip mike hope it all goes well, and get sum footage too. laters mate. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yoyoyo Posted July 20, 2008 Report Share Posted July 20, 2008 Sounds like an ace time away.Have fun and stay safe. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phatmike Posted July 21, 2008 Author Report Share Posted July 21, 2008 Thanks guys.Car's all packed up, and we're setting off!Cya. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phatmike Posted July 29, 2008 Author Report Share Posted July 29, 2008 Hey guys,Just time for quick post here, shall hopefully get time to get a longer write up tonight. In a small town called Orba at the moment, have been staying with Danno Brady since Sunday night.The whole town's shut for 2 weeks and everyone here is partying 24/7. Is absolutely crazy!Had the running of the bulls last night, me, max & Danno were absolutely caning it when being chased!!When we were chasing them, I slapped on on the back, which proceeded to kick me in the chest (captured on video)! Shortly after I thought I'd get the b*****d back. We're all having a fackin' awesome time, expect plenty more pics & vids soon. Mike & Max.Edit: My classic "oh shit!" face. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jay2008 Posted July 29, 2008 Report Share Posted July 29, 2008 lol looks awsome and looks like you guys are having a great time! I'm green with envy... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hendrix Posted July 29, 2008 Report Share Posted July 29, 2008 Looks like a great amount of fun! Don't go getting yourself killed by bulls yea .... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Revolver Posted July 29, 2008 Report Share Posted July 29, 2008 HAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHALegend! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
walker Posted July 29, 2008 Report Share Posted July 29, 2008 Mike, you idiot!! You got a death wish? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Davetrials Posted July 29, 2008 Report Share Posted July 29, 2008 for this and this alone i will marry you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt Burrows Posted July 29, 2008 Report Share Posted July 29, 2008 Mike, you idiot!! You got a death wish?YesYes he hasLegend Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lil Jsy Chris Posted July 29, 2008 Report Share Posted July 29, 2008 Heard you talking about this at the last British Championship, sounds like alot of fun. Well anyway good luck and have a great time Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
N.Wood Posted July 29, 2008 Report Share Posted July 29, 2008 There was a bull run when I was in a small town called Aliaga in Spain, was amazing! Those bars are f**king thick, but they got severely dented when the bulls ran full pelt into them and i didn't feel quite so safe behind them!Best atmosphere ever, with the whole village out and the local bands playing traditional music, f**king sick.Have a good 'un, sounds like a solid plan! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Danny@phatworks Posted July 30, 2008 Report Share Posted July 30, 2008 I am way ahead of you there Mike, crazy fool Hope you guys got up to Barcelona from here OK, look forward to seeing all the pics and vids Danno Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PaRtZ Posted July 30, 2008 Report Share Posted July 30, 2008 lol I see a caption competitio coming Good to hear from you mike, hope max gets better though *hug*Expecting another update soon! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fishy Posted July 30, 2008 Report Share Posted July 30, 2008 What's up with max? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Davetrials Posted July 30, 2008 Report Share Posted July 30, 2008 theres a bull behind him? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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