How about a Spring Day Trip to France ?

J.P · 26-01-2009, 10:41 AM

It's come up in a few discussions of the Kent group, but I thought I'd throw something together to try and get some people together.

I'd like to suggest maybe just a day trip to Le Touquet maybe, as it's easy to get to in a day & it's a nice place for a stroll in the sun (hopefully) & some food. Plus the road down the coast from Calais is really nice.

I'd suggest catching the Chunnel over as it's the quickest route.
To give people plenty of time to plan ahead, I've suggested a couple of dates for you to vote on above.

Over to you...

26-01-2009, 02:26 PM

Sounds interesting, could do with a proper ride (as opposed to dull old commuting) and I lurve the D940.

Had to go for the March date as 4th April is number one son's birthday. Having said and done that he's quite keen on riding pillion and has been down to Brighton with me before for the Speed Trials. Maybe he'd fancy the 4th April as his birthday treat so I think I could be put down as an 'either'.

26-01-2009, 02:50 PM

Hi J.P sounds good to me. had a few day trips to Le Touquet and its a good day out if the weather is nice.
The last time i went by bike i took james(my son 12yrs old at the time) and he enjoyed the beach and shops he even enjoyed the food.

26-01-2009, 03:04 PM

Depending on state of bike and finances, 4th April.

singletrack · 26-01-2009, 03:09 PM

I may be interested (if I can bring the Hypermotard). What sort of time do you think the crossing will be?

26-01-2009, 03:16 PM

JP,
Definitely in...... I don't mind which date, although April sometimes has a cold and snowy start to it!!!
Looking fwd to it.....

J.P · 26-01-2009, 03:28 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by singletrack

I may be interested (if I can bring the Hypermotard). What sort of time do you think the crossing will be?

I think it'll be a faily early train crossing, usually about 9am-10am train so would need to book in as early as 8.00am. Just with an idea of getting to Le Touquet around 1pm-2pm for lunch.

Albie · 26-01-2009, 05:21 PM

Possibly have to back out on this even though I want to go. 28th will be at work and the following week me and caroline are going to Oban in Scotland in a cottage for a week with no kids. Taking pushbikes though.

Next time but belgiums a yes still

26-01-2009, 05:50 PM

Yes Mate, i'd be up for this, and at moment either day would be good.

J.P · 26-01-2009, 06:25 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Humbucker

Yes Mate, i'd be up for this, and at moment either day would be good.

Hey, Hey, nice to hear it.

27-01-2009, 12:47 PM

Shame no Ducati for me at the moment.

27-01-2009, 02:02 PM

Maybe not my place to say this, but I don't mind a non Ducati coming along...

J.P · 27-01-2009, 02:10 PM

Yeah that's fine, but being a Yellow BMW, you may well have to be at the back

27-01-2009, 02:57 PM

Ooooh, I only just realised it is yellow... perhaps that is a step too far!!!

Although a nice brightly coloured rear gunner could be useful.....

alan c · 27-01-2009, 06:02 PM

Rear Gunner ? now i am worried, what sort of trip are you planning

Sounds like a good idea, would be interested, will check dates and vote.

alan.

View Poll Results: What date for a day trip to Le Touquet ?
March 28th	6	28.57%
April 4th	5	23.81%
Either one is fine, don't care which.	10	47.62%
Multiple Choice Poll. Voters: 21. You may not vote on this poll

26-01-2009, 10:41 AM	#1
J.P No more Monster... Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: London Bike: Other Not a Ducati Posts: 4,326	How about a Spring Day Trip to France ? It's come up in a few discussions of the Kent group, but I thought I'd throw something together to try and get some people together. I'd like to suggest maybe just a day trip to Le Touquet maybe, as it's easy to get to in a day & it's a nice place for a stroll in the sun (hopefully) & some food. Plus the road down the coast from Calais is really nice. I'd suggest catching the Chunnel over as it's the quickest route. To give people plenty of time to plan ahead, I've suggested a couple of dates for you to vote on above. Over to you... __________________ J.JP ------------------------------- My Mum says, there's no such thing as Monsters.

26-01-2009, 03:09 PM	#5
singletrack Moderator Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Glossop Bike: Other Not a Ducati Posts: 1,513	I may be interested (if I can bring the Hypermotard). What sort of time do you think the crossing will be? __________________ A woman can never have too many bikes!

26-01-2009, 05:21 PM	#8
Albie Fanactical volunteer Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Kent Bike: M900 Posts: 9,033	Possibly have to back out on this even though I want to go. 28th will be at work and the following week me and caroline are going to Oban in Scotland in a cottage for a week with no kids. Taking pushbikes though. Next time but belgiums a yes still __________________ http://albies93m900.blogspot.co.uk/

27-01-2009, 02:10 PM	#13
J.P No more Monster... Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: London Bike: Other Not a Ducati Posts: 4,326	Yeah that's fine, but being a Yellow BMW, you may well have to be at the back __________________ J.JP ------------------------------- My Mum says, there's no such thing as Monsters.

26-01-2009, 02:26 PM	#2
nik_the_brief Guest Posts: n/a	Sounds interesting, could do with a proper ride (as opposed to dull old commuting) and I lurve the D940. Had to go for the March date as 4th April is number one son's birthday. Having said and done that he's quite keen on riding pillion and has been down to Brighton with me before for the Speed Trials. Maybe he'd fancy the 4th April as his birthday treat so I think I could be put down as an 'either'.

26-01-2009, 02:50 PM	#3
scrapps Guest Posts: n/a	Hi J.P sounds good to me. had a few day trips to Le Touquet and its a good day out if the weather is nice. The last time i went by bike i took james(my son 12yrs old at the time) and he enjoyed the beach and shops he even enjoyed the food.

26-01-2009, 03:04 PM	#4
ladybird Guest Posts: n/a	Depending on state of bike and finances, 4th April.

26-01-2009, 03:16 PM	#6
jimbo696 Guest Posts: n/a	JP, Definitely in...... I don't mind which date, although April sometimes has a cold and snowy start to it!!! Looking fwd to it.....

26-01-2009, 05:50 PM	#9
Humbucker Guest Posts: n/a	Yes Mate, i'd be up for this, and at moment either day would be good.

27-01-2009, 12:47 PM	#11
YellaMonsta Guest Posts: n/a	Shame no Ducati for me at the moment.

27-01-2009, 02:02 PM	#12
jimbo696 Guest Posts: n/a	Maybe not my place to say this, but I don't mind a non Ducati coming along...

27-01-2009, 02:57 PM	#14
jimbo696 Guest Posts: n/a	Ooooh, I only just realised it is yellow... perhaps that is a step too far!!! Although a nice brightly coloured rear gunner could be useful.....

27-01-2009, 06:02 PM	#15
alan c alan (blockhead) c Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: dartford Bike: M1100 Posts: 2,228	Rear gunner ? Rear Gunner ? now i am worried, what sort of trip are you planning Sounds like a good idea, would be interested, will check dates and vote. alan.