Catalunya MotoGP and the Pyrenees (pics)
Discussion
Recently returned from a trip to Catalunya MotoGP and a return back via the N260 in the Pyrenees, 2-up on the GS. It was virtually perfect weather the entire trip - temps an ideal 16-26 every day from Barcelona all the way through the Pyrenees. GS was perfect - just a great handling bike for touring, 2-up, loads of torque, immense comfort - especially for the pillion. Couldn't have asked for more!!!
The route
Heading through Hindhead to the ferry
Catalunya
The Locals
Tunnel run!
Some scenery
2-up
The roads less ridden
A lot of this
French side of the Pyrenees
Part of the N240 after Jaca
My favourite section of road in Europe... the N260 between Castejon de Sos and Campo
A whole lot of this
Food capital of Europe, San Sebastian
Hello!
Biker Life!
The route
Heading through Hindhead to the ferry
Catalunya
The Locals
Tunnel run!
Some scenery
2-up
The roads less ridden
A lot of this
French side of the Pyrenees
Part of the N240 after Jaca
My favourite section of road in Europe... the N260 between Castejon de Sos and Campo
A whole lot of this
Food capital of Europe, San Sebastian
Hello!
Biker Life!
Due to arriving in Spain only the day before the MotoGP, I had no choice but to hightail it straight to Barca if we were going to see the race the next day. But otherwise it's definitely worth staying in the Pyrenees... There is nothing south of it. I've ridden the Pyrenees in 203/14/15 - here is my write up in 2013 when we did an infinity loop both North and South.
http://www.pistonheads.com/gassing/topic.asp?h=0&a...
http://www.pistonheads.com/gassing/topic.asp?h=0&a...
Robins said:
Great pics mate. Looks spot on!
I must have been sat just across from you this was my view for the weekend
I was camoflaged as another VR46 fanboi amongst the sea of yellow!I must have been sat just across from you this was my view for the weekend
Wozy68 said:
Looks a great trip, and I agree one of the very best parts of the N260
If and when you do it again, I can recomend a very nice biker route from Logronno to Santander via Ona. Lovely lovely route with a mixture of everything.
I'll hopefully be over there in September. Can't wait.
For sure, I may even be back there again later this year after the school hols. I think we went via Ona in 2013 as a detour - the mountains south east of Santander are ace.If and when you do it again, I can recomend a very nice biker route from Logronno to Santander via Ona. Lovely lovely route with a mixture of everything.
I'll hopefully be over there in September. Can't wait.
Reardy Mister said:
How long did you take to complete the trip, including the ferry?
Went out on a Friday ferry from Portsmouth, returned 9 days later back in Portsmouth. 2 nights on the ferry, 3 nights in Barca, 2 nights in San Sebastian, and 2 nights in the Pyrenees (Andorra + Saint Lary Soulan).Chipchap said:
Spareparts did you stay in the same place as 2013 in Saint Lary ?
A
Found a much better Logis in the town with superb food on a half board basis A
StuB said:
Stunning pics. Thanks for sharing. How was the atmosphere at the race?
Atmosphere was good! But I honestly expected a bit more. Given the choice, I'd rather do Misano or Assen if given the choice.A couple more pics
On the French side of the Pyrenees
Somewhere south of Andorra
On the N260 next to the Rio Eseras
San Seb - I love this place
Love this view as a rider
In Barca, as checking out, this Porsche 918 was parked up. A young lad around 12yo came up and just gawped... at the GS! He asked if he could have his photo taken in front of the bike, and I obliged. The locals just ogled the bike, pointed and smiled. The boy and others left... and ignored the Porsche! I think people see the 918 and just think 'wker', but bikes are just... cool
Muchos Gracias, Espagne!
Edited by spareparts on Friday 26th June 22:40
Reardy Mister said:
What's the extra screen on your GS? I can see the dash, the GPS and the ...?
It's my iPhone running TomTom - always useful as a comparison with the BMW Satnav (Garmin Zumo) which seems to offer up quite different routes and is a LOT harder to use compared to TomTom.Gassing Station | Biker Banter | Top of Page | What's New | My Stuff