roberto tenni Posted May 21, 2008 Share Posted May 21, 2008 My septembers belong to Mandello - why not there? The Raduno is not on this year so it'll be quieter. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
belfastguzzi Posted May 21, 2008 Share Posted May 21, 2008 Not September in Denmark. Jaap was only joking. Roberto, is that 14th to 17th September in Mandello? How many days do you take altogether? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tikkanen Posted May 21, 2008 Share Posted May 21, 2008 Say Soren, how is the weather normally in Denmark in september?Might I opt for camping... <_> Weather in September is always good. Guess whoose birthday it is on 20 September?? Well, this is getting a little confusing now. Seems like way too many can't make it in September so may I kindly suggest that we stick to BFG's plan and head for Ireland in 2009? I can arrange the 2010 rally in May in Denmark then. Whaddaya say? Søren Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
belfastguzzi Posted May 21, 2008 Share Posted May 21, 2008 Well, this is getting a little confusing now. It's a bit like deciding a rally rideout on a Saturday morning; who is going on what route; where? Say no more... Good job we're starting the process early Anyway, the cunning plan is to organise something where I don't have to catch a ferry. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tikkanen Posted May 21, 2008 Share Posted May 21, 2008 It's a bit like deciding a rally rideout on a Saturday morning; who is going on what route; where? Say no more... Good job we're starting the process early Anyway, the cunning plan is to organise something where I don't have to catch a ferry. You can do Denmark without a ferry if you disregard the tunnel. The rally will be held in Jutland, the main body of Denmark, so it's just me who lives on the eastcoast who had to pay for the ferry from Germany to Denmark when I drove back from Ken Bridge. It's a two day ride if you head for the tunnel and then drive up through France, Belgium (stay overnight), The Netherlands, Germany and then jolly Denmark. I did it and so can anybody else. I drove 3974 kms all in all (2483 miles). It's definitely NOT cheaper to skip the boat. The tunnel alone will set you back 72£ one way plus all the money you spend on petrol, hotel/camp and what have you. Recommend that you take the ferry from Newcastle to Ijmuiden and then head for Denamark (7 hour ride) or even better take the ferry from Harwich to Esbjerg, Denmark, on the westcoast and then take the 100 mile drive up to the touring camp. You can read more about the MC Touring Camp right here Cheers Søren Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
belfastguzzi Posted May 21, 2008 Share Posted May 21, 2008 You can do Denmark without a ferry... It's ok. I'm just referring to the Belfast - Stranraer crossing mishaps, the past 2 years. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mrs Guzzirider Posted May 22, 2008 Share Posted May 22, 2008 Normally June is not possible for me, but it could be ok in 2009. May is still good, though I would like to avoid the NW200 weekend. I don't know what date it will be next year. The end of May should be a safe time, so how about pencilling-in the weekend of Friday 29th to Sunday 31st May 2009? Give your feedback on May / June and that weekend in particular... There were some comments from folk in this earlier thread: http://www.v11lemans.com/forums/index.php?...st&p=130290 Fri 29th to Sun 31st May is good for me, however for us Folks with UK Bank Hols, Mon 25th May 2009 is a bank holiday so could be useful if we arranged it the weekend before which would give us all an extra day! How does that date co-incide with NW200 for 2009? Hx Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
roberto tenni Posted May 22, 2008 Share Posted May 22, 2008 Not September in Denmark. Jaap was only joking. Roberto, is that 14th to 17th September in Mandello? How many days do you take altogether? It's my big holiday of the year so I take 3 weeks off work, (normally after having heated debates with the gaffer). I usually fart around in the Alps for a while, then maybe Lake Maggiore for a couple of days, on to Mandello for 5-6 nights then I normally head south as far as Bologna/Parma/Modena before crossing over, on a choice of amazing roads, to the coast at Cinque Terre for a few days on the beach - then homeward. Heavenly holidays! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
belfastguzzi Posted May 22, 2008 Share Posted May 22, 2008 Fri 29th to Sun 31st May is good for me, however for us Folks with UK Bank Hols, Mon 25th May 2009 is a bank holiday so could be useful if we arranged it the weekend before which would give us all an extra day! How does that date co-incide with NW200 for 2009? Hx Yes H, the bank holiday does make sense as it would be fantastic to have the extra day. I discounted it because I thought that it could clash with other family breaks etc. However it makes the effort of going somewhere more worthwhile, as there would be two 'ride-out' tour days to see around the place and enjoy the company. Other opinions? I'm guessing that the NW will be the weekend previous to that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
macguzzi Posted May 23, 2008 Author Share Posted May 23, 2008 The NW 200 might not be on, usual rumors too dangerous etc etc ohhh the thought police can they no leave us alone Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
belfastguzzi Posted May 23, 2008 Share Posted May 23, 2008 The NW 200 might not be on, usual rumors too dangerous etc etc ohhh the thought police can they no leave us alone I can't see it being stopped. If anything, it will be one or two of the smaller, dangerous road races that will be abandoned, or have further road/safety work done. There have been other meetings lost in recent years because they're just too dangerous. The Tandragee 100 is a likely contender for abandonment now. As far as the North West is concerned, the thing is that Robert Dunlop's tragic accident could have happened anywhere, on any short circuit. The date for the 2009 NW 200 will not be decided until October of this year. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
belfastguzzi Posted August 11, 2008 Share Posted August 11, 2008 Summer has now moved in the annual calendar to May, I reckon. It's certainly not in July or August anymore. So Ulster Rally next May, bank holiday time, Friday 22nd to Monday 25th May 2009? Every now and again the bike mags feature the North Coast road. The current issue of Bike (Sept 2008) has a cover feature, 'Seven Days in Northern Ireland'. It covers part of the route that I'd do during the V.11 / Guzzi meet: coast road and Torr Head. Have a look. It also mentions the Sperrins, which was part of the wish list. The other main area that I mentioned before is 'St Patrick's Country': Strangford lough and down to Newcastle / Mourne mountains area – you could call it the south coast road. The biggest problem is finding somewhere suitable to stay. The Slaney Inn, that I mentioned before, is apparently closing. Nothing to do with the Harley Davidson rallies I'm sure. I'll try to get out and about a bit in the next couple of weeks to see if I can spot somewhere else. Maybe 15 to 20 people? The ones who indicated before that they're interested are: BFG Guzzirider Helen Ballabio Bertie Baldini Antonio (has Antonio got a bike now?) MacHaggisGuzzi Martin Barrett Jaap plus loose Danish women Gary Wambiker Grossohc Ferguzzi Soren plus loose Scots kilt Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guzzirider Posted August 12, 2008 Share Posted August 12, 2008 We are up for it BFG. Let me know if you need any help putting it together. Guy P.S. Antonio will have a 1200 Sport on the road by then. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stockport claret Posted August 12, 2008 Share Posted August 12, 2008 would like to be included in this as well, it could be my first trip away on the bike and it would be great to meet other guzzi riders. my girlfriend Loo B Lou would also like to come but on her bike I would think, a Ducati Monster if it's ok to bring none Guzzis. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Admin Jaap Posted August 12, 2008 Share Posted August 12, 2008 Jaap plus loose Danish women Now you present me with a big problem... I think I have to dissappoint you. Am I still welcome? I could bring some stuff that makes you loose, but I don't think I'd want that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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