1 Day Kent Euro Trip 28th September

[Andy XRV]

Following on from the other post and a conversation with a few riding mates the 28th September is looking like the best day for a ride into Belgium.

The plan would be to get the 7:35 sailing from Dover to Calais and the 18:00 hours crossing back. At the moment the cost for this is £20 per bike. I'm not a big fan of the shuttle mainly because I like a breakfast and a social before heading off. Also the cost of the shuttle is £32 per bike.

Although there are quite a few published routes in Belgium if anybody knows of any hidden gems please shout

Scott - Have you tried here? http://www.thebikeinsurer.co.uk/pay-as-you-go-insu...

As usual it will be ride at your own pace with plenty of stops.

So far we have

Andy XRV
Mick
Phil-1
Phil-2

[sjtscott]

You might not like the shuttle but using it both ways on a day trip will save you a sh*t load of time.
Seems illogical to me you'd waste all the time on the ferry rather than using most of it riding but each to their own. For the sake of £12 I'd pay the difference.

[steve954]

Is this a private thing or can anyone pop along?

[Andy XRV]

Anyone can come along, it's the Kent BB ride out.

[steve954]

Well if you don't mind put me down then I've wanted to do a one day euro trip for a while now.

[steve954]

Just checked and it could be a 800 mile round trip for me

[sc0tt]

I'll give them a call tomorrow mate.

Thanks

[Andy XRV]

steve954 said:

Just checked and it could be a 800 mile round trip for me

That's hardcore!

[spareparts]

I could be up for this, weather permitting! (Don't fancy riding distance if it's tipping it down)

Is the 'Kent' group a fast group?

[Andy XRV]

I'm with you Ade, if it's tipping it down I'll sacrifice the £20 ferry booking.

[Deranged Granny]

I am 50:50 on this at the moment as only have a clear schedule for first half of September. Will have to see closer to the time.

Ade, I will probably be on the slowest bike by far, but am happy up to 135... it might just take me a lot longer to get there! So it depends what you mean by fast.

Edited by Deranged Granny on Tuesday 5th August 16:58

[Fats25]

spareparts said:

Is the 'Kent' group a fast group?

That all depends if Scott goes or not!

You see he may want to be Kent - but he is Essex really, and always will be!

[steve954]

Andy XRV said:

steve954 said:

Just checked and it could be a 800 mile round trip for me

That's hardcore!

And going to work on the Monday!

[spareparts]

Deranged Granny said:

I am 50:50 on this at the moment as only have a clear schedule for first half of September. Will have to see closer to the time.

Ade, I will probably be on the slowest bike by far, but am happy up to 135... it might just take me a lot longer to get there! So it depends what you mean by fast.

Edited by Deranged Granny on Tuesday 5th August 16:58

Ah, you just get flat to the tank and slipstream!

[_Deano]

Ooh, just noticed this thread.
I don't think that the RSVR would be good choice for a trip like this (think sore back and wrists), especially having to go back to work the next day and not wanting to walk like John Wayne. But the VTR will be a good alternative.
I've not ridden outside of the UK before, what is required?
Also i've have a range of about 80 - 110 miles per tank on the VTR, will this be an issue?

[steve954]

_Deano said:

Ooh, just noticed this thread.
I don't think that the RSVR would be good choice for a trip like this (think sore back and wrists), especially having to go back to work the next day and not wanting to walk like John Wayne. But the VTR will be a good alternative.
I've not ridden outside of the UK before, what is required?
Also i've have a range of about 80 - 110 miles per tank on the VTR, will this be an issue?

European cover on your insurance! ( think I'm covered but will have to check) same with breakdown cover, and a euro sticker for you number plate. Sure that's it.

[menor95]

Hi I would be really up for coming along for this ride out but I can defo say yes at this present moment in time. I would also rather take the shuttle.

Pascal

[smack]

I don't live in Kent... Don't know where I will be next week, let alone the end of September.... But I do have (sort of) working bikes.

[Wildfire]

Andy XRV said:

I'm with you Ade, if it's tipping it down I'll sacrifice the £20 ferry booking.

Unless I'm on a stag do, I'd be up for this.

DG, don't worry I've never even been to 135!

[steve954]

Whoop seems I have insurance and breakdown cover for the European Union.