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BanditBaby Cyclist
Joined: 23 Feb 2012 Posts: 29 Location: Raynes Park
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Posted: Sun Dec 16, 2012 8:29 pm Post subject: Merry Xmas to All from Banditbaby |
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Hiya everyone,
Joined Boxhill Forum ages ago but never got around to posting anything. So a belated hello and Merry Xmas.
Ride all year, except for snow conditions. Realise some people will be putting their bikes away until Spring.
If anyone fancies a ride out in the winter months, do get in touch.
At the moment i am doing some research into a round tour to Spain/France to see the running of the Bulls in 2013.
Ive ridden in America. The rodeos have a game called "easy money". If you can get the ribbon off that very angry bull without getting killed in the ring, then you win 500 bucks. The things us humans like to do. LOL.
It would be a ferry to Santander. PO have a newish ferry called the PONT AVON which makes the crossing seem like a 5* event compared to other ferry rides. Santander is a case of arrive and get the hell out. But just outside Santander is a little known gem called Castro Urdiales. Great hotels on wonderful beaches at reasonable prices. Castro Urdiales is also a stone's throw from some amazing Spanish mountain riding. Roads smooth as silk and laid with plenty of twisties with wonderful views. I would load some pics of this town and the mountains, if i knew how to get them up and on here.
Pamplona is easily reached within a day. And for those already in the know, heading towards Biarritz, across the border in France is the foot of the Pyrenees.....and we all know about the wonders of two wheeling the Pyrenees.
If this idea tickles your fancy, please feel free to talk to me about it. And all ideas welcome from anyone who have already been, seen and conquered. Knowledge is power.
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NAPA121 Mini Moto racer
Joined: 20 Aug 2005 Posts: 971 Location: Sidcup, Kent
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Posted: Sun Dec 16, 2012 9:16 pm Post subject: |
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Welcome to BH...
The trip sounds awesome...I was having a look at this sort of thing myself ferrying to either Santander or Bilbao and slowly riding home through France via the twisty road function on the tomtom urban rider...
There are sooooo many places to ride to it gets difficult to decide where to go..... _________________ Teamwork makes the Dreamwork! |
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BanditBaby Cyclist
Joined: 23 Feb 2012 Posts: 29 Location: Raynes Park
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Posted: Sun Dec 16, 2012 9:35 pm Post subject: |
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I know what your mean, the world is such a large place we are never going to see it in this life time.....way too many choices of where to go and what to do!
Definitely spoilt for choice particularly in Europe, thats for certain. Its great that from the UK we can access many ferry ports/or train to ride across foreign borders without anyone checking where you came from and where you are going and be in another culture so easily, its fab.
Of course the other upside is that bikers are definitely more respected on European roads, welcome in establishments and i cannot say i have ever had any problems with European police. Quite the opposite they have been extremely helpful even alerting me to roadworks and the quickest way out of town.
A friend and I rode to Sussex recently and were refused service in a restaurant because we were in biker gear. We were not covered in mud and he looked very smart in his Belstaff gear. It was unfortunate for them because we took our money elsewhere. Oh well.
Now is definitely the time to be planning.....makes those dark, cold miserable days off the bike all the more exciting.
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moriwaki Fleetwood Mac
Joined: 20 Jan 2007 Posts: 4076 Location: Stuck in the middle.
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Posted: Sun Dec 16, 2012 9:46 pm Post subject: |
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BanditBaby wrote: | Now is definitely the time to be planning.....makes those dark, cold miserable days off the bike all the more exciting. |
Totally agree Michelle.......just love filling in the blank spaces on next years calander, with dates for trips and events for the year ahead.
And a merry Xmas to you also. _________________ Just call me Waki. |
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NAPA121 Mini Moto racer
Joined: 20 Aug 2005 Posts: 971 Location: Sidcup, Kent
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Posted: Sun Dec 16, 2012 10:02 pm Post subject: |
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One other thing I was thinking about is a ride to B500 through the Black forest in Germany....It's meant to be great....
Just trying to figure out how long it would take to get there and back via good roads as i don't do motorways for more than a junction or two and it's difficult to get out for more than 4 days (young family, work etc)... _________________ Teamwork makes the Dreamwork! |
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summerman British Superbike Racer
Joined: 03 Apr 2009 Posts: 1269 Location: Pound Hill Crawley, West Sussex
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Posted: Mon Dec 17, 2012 12:27 am Post subject: |
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Welcome to the Family Banditbaby, good to meet you though briefly last Friday at the pub.
Merry Xmas to you too! _________________ The road to success is always under construction.
Hard work never killed anybody, but why take a chance?
How Many Roads Must A Man Walk Down Before He Admits He's lost? |
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V MotoGP Racer
Joined: 05 Aug 2007 Posts: 5356 Location: Reigate
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Posted: Mon Dec 17, 2012 12:35 am Post subject: |
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Happy Christmas to you too, hope to get out on a ride with you again soon _________________
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Willz Cyclist
Joined: 05 May 2012 Posts: 40 Location: Reigate
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Posted: Mon Dec 17, 2012 6:32 pm Post subject: |
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Welcome to the forums and merry xmas! |
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Tusky Pie Dipper
Joined: 12 May 2005 Posts: 11549
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Posted: Mon Dec 17, 2012 7:16 pm Post subject: Re: Merry Xmas to All from Banditbaby |
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BanditBaby wrote: |
It would be a ferry to Santander. PO have a newish ferry called the PONT AVON which makes the crossing seem like a 5* event compared to other ferry rides. |
Hello and welcome to the forum
I booked up for Madam and I last week and will be going on the Pont Avon there and back which will be nice
Posted a link to a 10% discount available until the end of December on this thread. http://www.boxhill.co.uk/forum/phpBB2/viewtopic.php?t=27079
Works out £50.00 cheaper for us to use the ferry including accommodation than it does to ride there, especially when taking into account an overnight stop each way and petrol.... Plus it's a lot less wear and tear on the bike with the benefit of arriving fresh and rested.... (Storms permitting) _________________ Boxhill Chippendales
All characters appearing in this post are fictitious. Any resemblance to real persons, living or dead, is purely coincidental. |
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BanditBaby Cyclist
Joined: 23 Feb 2012 Posts: 29 Location: Raynes Park
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Posted: Mon Dec 17, 2012 9:04 pm Post subject: |
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Thank you Napa121, Waki, MotorGP, Summerman, Willz and Tusky for your Xmas wishes and warm welcome.
Napa121 - Life is a Bitch......France twisties or Black Forest B500, difficult, all i can say is aim to do both so you do not have to choose. LOL.
Waki - You are a clever clogs, how the hell do you get a xmas tree icon etc into these posts. LOL. Buy the way, did you get your Scala Rider off Ebay and are you happy with it. Ive never paired mine with another scala rider, if you are out and about one day, shall we expertiment to see if the technology does what it says on the box. LOL.
Tusky - thanks for the link, information is power and any savings certainly welcome. Can recommend the buffet on board in the posh restaurant if you have not already indulged. All you can eat for £25ish, an international feast of the most amazing food worth indulging in for several hours to help past the time on board. You can make it worth the money and plenty of seafood if thats your thing. Can be booked on line before you depart. Have a great trip.
Ho ho ho is it Xmas yet....im feeling those parcels under the tree when no ones looking. LOL. _________________ BanditBaby |
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Tango Sicknote - The Prophet Of Doom
Joined: 30 Dec 2005 Posts: 5854 Location: Looking for a + 10 @ Rising :-0
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Posted: Mon Dec 17, 2012 11:52 pm Post subject: |
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Clever clogs .... just click on VIEW MORE EMOTICIONS ....
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moriwaki Fleetwood Mac
Joined: 20 Jan 2007 Posts: 4076 Location: Stuck in the middle.
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Posted: Tue Dec 18, 2012 12:00 am Post subject: |
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BanditBaby wrote: |
Waki - You are a clever clogs, how the hell do you get a xmas tree icon etc into these posts. LOL. Buy the way, did you get your Scala Rider off Ebay and are you happy with it. Ive never paired mine with another scala rider, if you are out and about one day, shall we expertiment to see if the technology does what it says on the box. LOL. |
Beaten to it by Tango.
As for the scala, yes bought on new for £50 ! Haven't had a chance to try it out as yet but as it's a Rider Solo not sure if it will pair up _________________ Just call me Waki. |
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biggus illitterātus
Joined: 21 Aug 2004 Posts: 31748 Location: Hotel California
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Posted: Tue Dec 18, 2012 7:03 am Post subject: |
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Hello & I went to the south of France this year riding all the way... & Spain also via Santander... and the Pyrenees last year riding all the way _________________
www.bigguspicus.co.uk
There are 10 types of people in the world: those who understand Binary and those who don't
There are II types of people in the world: those who understand Roman numerals and those who don't.
98% of all Harleys ever sold are still on the road. The other 2% made it home |
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JimBo Pedantic Cnut
Joined: 18 Nov 2004 Posts: 5394
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Posted: Tue Dec 18, 2012 10:08 am Post subject: |
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Hello again Michelle!
Christmas, bah... bumhug _________________ So many roads, so little time. |
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Tango Sicknote - The Prophet Of Doom
Joined: 30 Dec 2005 Posts: 5854 Location: Looking for a + 10 @ Rising :-0
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Posted: Tue Dec 18, 2012 1:37 pm Post subject: |
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JimBo wrote: | Hello again Michelle!
Christmas, bah... bumhug | _________________
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NAPA121 Mini Moto racer
Joined: 20 Aug 2005 Posts: 971 Location: Sidcup, Kent
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Posted: Tue Dec 18, 2012 1:39 pm Post subject: |
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Tango wrote: | JimBo wrote: | Hello again Michelle!
Christmas, bah... bumhug | |
Ah but he's old and stupid _________________ Teamwork makes the Dreamwork! |
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JimBo Pedantic Cnut
Joined: 18 Nov 2004 Posts: 5394
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Posted: Tue Dec 18, 2012 5:19 pm Post subject: |
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NAPA121 wrote: | Tango wrote: | JimBo wrote: | Hello again Michelle!
Christmas, bah... bumhug | |
Ah but he's old and stupid |
Oi, less of the old, I mean less of the stupid, I mean... oh, never mind _________________ So many roads, so little time. |
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NAPA121 Mini Moto racer
Joined: 20 Aug 2005 Posts: 971 Location: Sidcup, Kent
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Posted: Tue Dec 18, 2012 5:25 pm Post subject: |
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_________________ Teamwork makes the Dreamwork! |
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BanditBaby Cyclist
Joined: 23 Feb 2012 Posts: 29 Location: Raynes Park
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Posted: Wed Dec 19, 2012 1:31 pm Post subject: Ha Ha |
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Ok BOLLOCKS TO BLOODY XMAS!!!!!! LOL. _________________ BanditBaby |
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JimBo Pedantic Cnut
Joined: 18 Nov 2004 Posts: 5394
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Posted: Wed Dec 19, 2012 3:02 pm Post subject: Re: Ha Ha |
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BanditBaby wrote: | Ok BOLLOCKS TO BLOODY XMAS!!!!!! LOL. |
That's the spirit _________________ So many roads, so little time. |
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Tango Sicknote - The Prophet Of Doom
Joined: 30 Dec 2005 Posts: 5854 Location: Looking for a + 10 @ Rising :-0
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Posted: Wed Dec 19, 2012 3:14 pm Post subject: Re: Ha Ha |
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BanditBaby wrote: | Ok BOLLOCKS TO BLOODY XMAS!!!!!! LOL. |
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Taz MotoGP Racer
Joined: 13 Apr 2009 Posts: 3995 Location: As far away from reality as possible
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Posted: Wed Dec 19, 2012 5:46 pm Post subject: |
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New Year Happy to you and Christmas Merry
Yoda. _________________ "Deja Moo" the feeling you have heard this Bullshit before |
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Carnage British Superbike Racer
Joined: 05 Oct 2010 Posts: 1432
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Posted: Thu Dec 20, 2012 4:00 pm Post subject: Re: Ha Ha |
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JimBo wrote: | BanditBaby wrote: | Ok BOLLOCKS TO BLOODY XMAS!!!!!! LOL. |
That's the spirit |
count me in ....christmas should be bloody cancelled....oh hang on ..according to the mayan calander it may yet be _________________ Rust is lighter than carbon fibre! |
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JimBo Pedantic Cnut
Joined: 18 Nov 2004 Posts: 5394
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Posted: Fri Dec 21, 2012 12:07 am Post subject: Re: Ha Ha |
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MrE wrote: | christmas should be bloody cancelled....oh hang on ..according to the mayan calander it may yet be |
Has it ended yet?
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moriwaki Fleetwood Mac
Joined: 20 Jan 2007 Posts: 4076 Location: Stuck in the middle.
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Posted: Fri Dec 21, 2012 11:36 am Post subject: Re: Ha Ha |
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JimBo wrote: | MrE wrote: | christmas should be bloody cancelled....oh hang on ..according to the mayan calander it may yet be |
Has it ended yet?
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_________________ Just call me Waki. |
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