Who's going in 2005?
1/ Paul Clarke - BMW R1150GSA
2/ Les Goodwin - BMW R1150GS
3/ Jeff Douglas & Co - BMW R1200GS
4/ Paul & Sam Vernon - BMW F650GSD
5/ Jim Dobson - BMW R1150GSA
6/ Granville Binns - Strom
7/ Tim Marquis - KTM640 ADV
8/ John Bruce - Vara
9/ Stuart Sutherland - XL600V
10/ Robrt Annis - XRV750
11/ Mack Kamna - (USA) - XRV750
12/ ??
Nearly full so be quick.
Thursday the 9th of June - We'll meet up on the Docks in Portsmouth around 8.30pm, giving us plenty of time to board the ferry for our overnight cruise to Le Havre, arriving early Friday morning after a small drink and a good nights sleep.
Friday - A nice easy day following a cross country route through rural France, taking in Swiss Normandy as well as some of the Loire valley. We'll eventually arrive at our first night's accommodation in France, a small town to the east of Tours. You'll have time to take in the atmosphere before deciding weather to eat in the hotels wonderful restaurant, or hunt down your own place to dine in the nearby fortified town.
Saturday - After Breakfast we head south towards Châteauroux. Continuing south we find ourselves exploring the enchanting Midi-Pyrénées north east of Toulouse, where we take our next overnight night stop in another fortified town with a truly stunning and very special location.
Sunday - After breakfast we soon start to climb into the foothills of the French Pyrénées. Beautiful gorge roads and small passes become the norm in this lush landscape. We eventually cross the boarder over one of the high passes into the more arid but equally stunning Spanish Pyrénées, arriving at our accommodation in Sort for our next four nights in Catalonia.
Monday - A free day to relax by the pool, do some shopping, try some adventure sports, or go out on the bike exploring the wonderful road and trail passes this area of Catalonia has in abundance.
Tuesday - Another free day to do more of the above or visit Andorra via the old smugglers trail for some Tax free shopping.
Wednesday - Another free day to do more of the above or further explore this wonderful area.
Thursday - We take a different route back through the Pyrénées to the east. More top roads over stunning passes, as well as one of the best gorge roads I’ve ever done. .Our aim, as always is to arrive at our Hotel near Albi early in the evening giving us plenty of time for a pleasant evening meal and a few drinks.
Friday - We continue north taking a different route through the Midi-Pyrénées back to our first Hotel near Tours.
Saturday - An early start back to Le Havre for the Afternoon Ferry back to Portsmouth allowing people the choice of pushing back for a late arrival home or a night in Portsmouth before returning home during Sunday.
I believe this European jaunt to be suitable for all, one or two up, both novice and veteran alike. It can be tackled on almost any bike (as long as it's capable of longer journey). Any trail riding, although easy, is optional. This trip is seriously well sorted and is a real relaxed, touring HOLIDAY. To help me with organising I'm afraid, as always, very advanced booking is required and maximum numbers (12ish) will apply. Due to the booking system at P&O the prices of the crossings will rise as the Ferry fills up. This is designed to encourage people to book and pay early (like some of the low cost airlines), so book early to avoid the price quoted rising as the summer approaches.
Most of the Hotels we use are not large, therefore I have to book early and firm up numbers well in advance to be fair to the owners. Please indicate your intention to join us as early as you can as I will be closing the trip to new applicants early as I let rooms go. This is a top trip and comes highly recommended, don't be disappointed, book now...
What does it cost?
Option 1, Solo - One person & one bike, in shared accommodation = 2005 UK £630 (50% deposit). This includes a Portsmouth/La Havre return crossing for one bike & one person including a shared en-suite cabin outbound, 8 nights Hotel accommodation including 7 Breakfasts, a guide and route cards for the duration of the trip.
Option 2, Couples - Two people (Couples) & one bike, with your own room = 2005 UK £950 (50% deposit). This includes a Portsmouth/La Havre return crossing for one bike & two people including an en-suite cabin outbound, 8 nights Hotel accommodation including 7 Breakfasts, a guide and route cards for the duration of the trip.
It does not include, food (except for breakfast on 7 days), drinks, smokes, petrol, bikes, extra trips! (of any kind), spending money, tolls, tunnels or anything that does not appear in the included paragraph above, sorry! Due to the Ferry prices not being fixed (Fluid pricing again), this price could rise as the ferry fills. The earlier I receive your booking with your deposit, the less chance there is of this happening.
For price details and to book your place on The Posh Pyrenean Passes 2005, hit this link, then print off a booking form. Send this along with your payment to the address on the form.
Now it's time to get out your new diary and see if you can join us on this fantastic journey. If you need more info ring me on 0114 2489442 or simply hit this link and e-mail us now.
