Ride (to France) Sunday?

[jonzi]

Any one fancy a ride out some where on Sunday?

Maybe London to Snetterton to have a watch of No Limits racing?

[slob]

Ooh an hour on the M11, sounds like fun ;-)

[jonzi]

Now I might be wrong, but I think there are other roads to Norwich.

[Dirty]

One way though, out only

[slob]

Probably, I'll let you know if I can avoid more work emergencies

[jonzi]

How about this?

https://farm8.staticflickr.com/7080/13463352655_ce9da2778f.jpg

[slob]

Looks better than the M11, I'm in

[jonzi]

Tunnel is only £30 too!

I am not sure I can actually go away for the weekend this weekend.

Call me later we can discuss

[J.P]

How many miles is that ?

[jonzi]

How many miles is that ?

Dunno

I just saw it on this (http://www.pistonheads.com/gassing/topic.asp?h=0&f=74&t=1392357&i=20&mid=0&nmt=It%27s+the+weekend+who+is+doing+bikey+things%3 F%3F%3F%3F)thread and thought it looked good

They say about 600-700

Plus getting there and back I would assume

[jonzi]

You up for it JP?

Stick Bex on the back, she can wave directions

[bex]

I've got too much uni work sadly. But I suggest JP goes playing with you guys. I would.

[jonzi]

Doesn't the Strada have a desk on the back? They are big enough.

[slob]

yes but he mislaid the desk somewhere between a gas station and an amusingly named Irish bar in Luxembourg a couple of years back ;-D

[J.P]

Doesn't the Strada have a desk on the back? They are big enough.
Like...... :)


It has enough space to bring back cheese in the top box.

[bex]

Like...... :)


It has enough space to bring back cheese in the top box.

Now I'm even more in favor.

[J.P]

Now I'm even more in favor.

Grammatical Police, favour.... not favor. You isn't American.

[slob]

maybe it's the Spanish that someone's fluentish in...

[bex]

Its actually the forum dodgy spell checker which informed me that favour was incorrect and underlined it to tell me so.....at which point I made a face and changed it, whilst remaining sceptical. I now know I was correct.

(It also thinks its skeptical and not sceptical... it appears it's checking US spelling Il Pres?)

[bex]

It also appears that this is all due do my dodgy Firefox settings, solved.

[buzzbomb]

It also appears that this is all due do my dodgy Firefox settings, solved.

Thats no way to post about JP...:twak:

[jonzi]

I am now up for this.

Rob, you have a text.

JP, you have a pass from the missus, you up for it?

[J.P]

Yes. Please formulate a plan that includes croissants and coffee.

[bex]

He doesn't need a pass from me.

I'd drop him like a hot potato for a weekend biking, and I take potatoes seriously.

Wait, did I say that out loud? ;-)

[slob]

8am Folkestone, 9am chunnel. D940 down the coast. Moules at Le Touquet for lunch and home again... just like last time.
Sound okay?

[J.P]

Sounds good to me for Sunday.

BUT DON'T FORGET THE CLOCKS CHANGE

[slob]

See you at stupid o'clock then

[J.P]

Have you guys booked a ticket or will you do at the entrance?

[jonzi]

Haven't booked a ticket

Should we do it in one booking?

Shall we meet some where before?

I will be coming from the west of London.

[slob]

Esso petrol station nearest Fatboy's is right by the Blackwall tunnel?
There at 6am (OUCH!)
May as well book our own chunnels tonight. Out at 9am back at 5pm?

[J.P]

Chunnel is 8.50 or 9.20

[jonzi]

Esso petrol station nearest Fatboy's is right by the Blackwall tunnel?


Can you put a google maps link for this please?

I don't really know the area.

[Thuli]

What a delightful spontaneous trip you have going there. But slob, don't forget to allocate some time this weekend to laying down the red carpet for my return.

I thank you.

[jonzi]

What a delightful spontaneous trip you have going there. But slob, don't forget to allocate some time this weekend to laying down the red carpet for my return.

I thank you.

Oh way to spoil the mood Thuli.


sheesh

[Thuli]

Kisser Mr Jones.

It only takes a second to lay the red carpet that we don't have anyway. Bon voyage!

[slob]

https://www.google.co.uk/maps/search/ESSO+Orchard+Wharf+Service+Station,+Leamouth+Road+ E14+0JG/@51.5114115,0.000871,17z/data=!3m1!4b1

[jonzi]

https://www.google.co.uk/maps/search/ESSO+Orchard+Wharf+Service+Station,+Leamouth+Road+ E14+0JG/@51.5114115,0.000871,17z/data=!3m1!4b1

Right oh

So what tunnel time we booking then?

And do I need to pack any thing to appease the French police?

[Dirty]

Right oh

So what tunnel time we booking then?

And do I need to pack any thing to appease the French police?

Just talk loudly in a posh British accent, they are impressed by that :running:

[slob]

Booked outbound on 9:20 and back on 17:20
Blackwall tunnel is shut until 8am Sunday mornings, so we need time to detour.
See you at 6am at the Esso station and leave at 6:15
We'll meet J.P at Folkestone
I think you only need spare bulbs, first-aid kit and triangle only apply to cars and the French couldn't make their minds up about breathalysers or hi-vis.
Oh and your documents: license, V5 & insurance.

Anyone else want to play?

[BigOz]

Sounds good but I've managed to bugger up my shoulder somehow, not sure I can ride, certainly can't turn my head much at the moment.

[slob]

Wrap up warm and hit the ibuprofen, hope to see you Sunday

[jonzi]

Wrap up warm and hit the ibuprofen, hope to see you Sunday

Nurse Slob

http://i.imgur.com/dJRJEAH.png

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[slob]

I take it your current contract doesn't involve photoshop skills?

ps I am not a healthcare professional and you shouldn't follow my advice ;-)

[Dirty]

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Yes :Furious:

[pegboy]

Bugger why did volunteer to cook Mother's Day lunch. The last trip was a blast even on the 600. The weather is looking good to 21 degrees??? Apparently.


Have fun chaps safe ride

[slob]

tyres checked, chain lubed, taped headlight, spare bulbs under seat
see you for coffee in the morning

[jonzi]

Hair washed, teeth brushed, armpits sprayed

See you tomorrow morning.

[J.P]

Clean pants

[jonzi]

Clean pants

Woah, we are only going for a day. I am not going to over do it.

[pegboy]

Pack your swimming costumes might have time for a quick dip??
Have fun and ride safe

[jonzi]

Up an hour early.

Curse you BST curse you

[slob]

http://img1.wikia.nocookie.net/__cb20110623042517/simpsons/images/4/40/Picture0003.jpg

[Stuart42]

Am well envious,but stuck at work.
Have a grand day.
Cheers Stuart

[slob]

Early Start
http://www.thelasturl.net/LeTouquet14/StillDark.JPG

At least some of us were allowed to dress ourselves
http://www.thelasturl.net/LeTouquet14/Shirt.JPG

35 minutes on the train
http://www.thelasturl.net/LeTouquet14/Train.JPG

Stopped for coffee
http://www.thelasturl.net/LeTouquet14/Coffee.JPG

Lunch in Le Touquet's coolest restaurant
http://www.thelasturl.net/LeTouquet14/Husky.JPG
http://www.thelasturl.net/LeTouquet14/Enduro.JPG

258 miles, good company and good food, thanks guys

[Black Bob]

Stopped for coffee

....
258 miles, good company and good food, thanks guys

Stopped for coffee? Stopped for lunch?

No wonder you only managed 258 miles. Pffffft!

[jonzi]

Stopped for coffee? Stopped for lunch?

No wonder you only managed 258 miles. Pffffft!

JP you are sacked, Black Bob is our new guide.

[slob]

JP you are sacked, Black Bob is our new guide.

We only had to keep the miles down because you're a delicate flower Dan ;-)

[J.P]

JP you are sacked, Black Bob is our new guide.

Well I didn't see you taking the flippin lead did I. Maybe that was because you're too slow ?

https://www.flickr.com/photos/justinphotis/13532227874/
https://www.flickr.com/photos/justinphotis/13532012573/
https://www.flickr.com/photos/justinphotis/13532014383/
https://www.flickr.com/photos/justinphotis/13531915235/
https://www.flickr.com/photos/justinphotis/13532234214/

[J.P]

Oh, and while I was riding back into London through the traffic, my bike decided that anything above 4,000 rpm would set the ECU off and cut the ignition with the limiter cutting in meaning I could only do 20 mph while juddering along. Happened a few times then after turning off and back on seemed to clear itself.

[Dfran8]

I´m drooling. Have fun guys, and hopefuly count me in for the next one!!