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logyk
11-06-2005, 12:33 PM
Recently spent 10 days in France, Switzerland and Italy.

When I reviewed the pics I took there don't seem to be many showing how fantastic the roads are. Maybe that is because I couldn't bear to stop just to take a pic! :cool:

Here is a selection of pics I did find the time to take.
logyk
11-06-2005, 12:34 PM
A few more.
logyk
11-06-2005, 12:38 PM
And a few more.
logyk
11-06-2005, 12:39 PM
And finally.
Kazza
11-06-2005, 03:13 PM
Looks great and I can't wait now! We're off to Switzerland, then Italy and back through France at the end of this month (in the car though) - which is a good job as Neil has two fractured hands!! Planning the route to ride on the monsters next year.

Kazza & Neil
ps4
11-06-2005, 03:54 PM
Looks good,we are doing the same at the start of july for 7 days.
Where is that castle in the last but one photo ?
logyk
11-06-2005, 04:40 PM
Its the Palace of the Popes in Avignon.
Fodder
11-06-2005, 04:43 PM
Very nice indeed. I hope you removed the useful but offensive rack at the first opportunity :D

Oh, where was the tunnel?
ps4
11-06-2005, 04:43 PM
we are catching the train there on a saturday night to take us back up to Calais. Worth a look me thinks !
logyk
11-06-2005, 06:32 PM
Fodder the tunnel is near the top of the Col de Galibier....it is used on the Tour de France. To be honest that road was a bit too tight for the bike ....but I did it anyway :twisted:

ps4......Avignon is worth an hour or two .....athough the Pont is a swizz....it doesn't go right across the river !!!!! :cool:

We used the train Avignon/Calais on the return journey having used Paris/Avignon on the way down. I wouldn't recommend Paris on a bike .....we hit the Peripherique at rush hour. Trying to ride through stationary/slow moving lines of traffic at 40/50mph is not my idea of fun....particularly as the local bikers try to race you and the cars flick from lane to lane without warning !!!
MrsJel
11-06-2005, 07:27 PM
Very nice pics are you on commission from the countries' tourist boards?

We'd like to make our way to Italy (and back) next year, but this year we're off to East Germany.
logyk
11-06-2005, 07:42 PM
Thanks MrsJel....unfortunately i am not being paid anything for my efforts...in fact owing to the fact that I indulged myself by staying at a wonderful hotel (La Bastide de Gordes) on the final night the holiday cost a pretty packet, although I don't regret a penny.

As to Italy next year ......I have the germ of an idea of suggesting a UKMOC raiding party to WDW 2006.
Would anyone be at all interested ?
Mand
11-06-2005, 08:18 PM
Glad you had a brilliant time Phil, great piccies. :)
Kazza
11-06-2005, 08:30 PM
As to Italy next year ......I have the germ of an idea of suggesting a UKMOC raiding party to WDW 2006.
Would anyone be at all interested ?

We would be interested

Kazza & Neil
claicerrig
12-06-2005, 09:48 AM
As to Italy next year ......I have the germ of an idea of suggesting a UKMOC raiding party to WDW 2006.
Would anyone be at all interested ?


Yes i am very interested too :D My brother woulsd join us on his mutistrada too
Also reading one of the Mallery posts i belive Baz and Ali (with the Chromo`s) are planning a trip too!!!!!!
Looking forward to details

Clai :D
Jay
12-06-2005, 12:12 PM
Looks great, just recently got myself a 749, had considered doing a bit of touring, was concerned about it's 90mile tank range, how did it pan out for you guys with fueling?

J
DesmoDog
12-06-2005, 05:36 PM
I wanted to do this last year - I'll sign up for the trip if its on. You have to ride down through the midi in France, twisties, ravines, and castles - glorious.
logyk
12-06-2005, 05:54 PM
I will start a new thread on this later tonight
logyk
12-06-2005, 07:17 PM
Jay....one of my mates had a 749S and the other had a 748.

The roads are so awesome that you will find that you need a break every 90 mins or so. :twisted:



For those interested in World Ducati Week 2006 please see the post under National Events. Thanks.
Little Monster
19-06-2005, 12:01 AM
lovely pics Logyk. i'd go next year. cool :bunny:
queen_gpants
19-06-2005, 02:52 PM
Fabulous pictures Logyk, we have some great scenery in the UK but the continent always looks so much better, it's probably the sunshine!

Radar and I had planned a trip back in May through France into Italy to watch the WSB at Monza and then back to Le Mans to watch the GP the following weekend and then home, sadly work and money stopped us but we are definitely considering it for next year, if enough people are interested in a european trip maybe we can organise something to include at least one weekend of racing?