Euro Trackdays 2016 - Where you going then?
Discussion
Fleegle said:
Depending on where you are based and what time suits you, look at Seville, Gibraltar and Malaga
I'm based Surrey, flying Gatwick to Seville, others are flying Manchester to Malaga
Still very excited. I'm based Surrey, flying Gatwick to Seville, others are flying Manchester to Malaga
Booked LGW to SVQ as well, leaving Friday afternoon and returning Monday night.
A few quick questions (I guess could/should send NL, but thought other newbies might have the same question):
- How far in advance do we drop the bikes off, is the drop-off location in Swindon?
- Should we bring our own tie downs?
- Any space for leathers/track gear/etc.?
- Can we pack-up the bike for the return journey on Monday afternoon/evening?
- How long does it take to bring the bikes bike?
Thanks! Dan
redback911 said:
Still very excited.
Booked LGW to SVQ as well, leaving Friday afternoon and returning Monday night.
A few quick questions (I guess could/should send NL, but thought other newbies might have the same question):
- How far in advance do we drop the bikes off, is the drop-off location in Swindon?
- Should we bring our own tie downs?
- Any space for leathers/track gear/etc.?
- Can we pack-up the bike for the return journey on Monday afternoon/evening?
- How long does it take to bring the bikes bike?
Thanks! Dan
Drop off is near Swindon, normally the Sat morning before the weekend. Bring your own tie downs and clear shrink wrap. Booked LGW to SVQ as well, leaving Friday afternoon and returning Monday night.
A few quick questions (I guess could/should send NL, but thought other newbies might have the same question):
- How far in advance do we drop the bikes off, is the drop-off location in Swindon?
- Should we bring our own tie downs?
- Any space for leathers/track gear/etc.?
- Can we pack-up the bike for the return journey on Monday afternoon/evening?
- How long does it take to bring the bikes bike?
Thanks! Dan
Plenty of space for bike stands, leathers, spare wheels etc if you're ingenious at packing. It does help if you know who you're sharing your crate with. If it's the new RSV4 and the girlie isn't going see if you can request a single crate (there's only a few btw).
Pack the bike up when you want - it's 'your' crate for the trip. Crashed, broken bikes get packed early as well as those dashing for earlier flights.
Collection from same place the Saturday after the event.
moto_traxport said:
Drop off is near Swindon, normally the Sat morning before the weekend. Bring your own tie downs and clear shrink wrap.
Plenty of space for bike stands, leathers, spare wheels etc if you're ingenious at packing. It does help if you know who you're sharing your crate with. If it's the new RSV4 and the girlie isn't going see if you can request a single crate (there's only a few btw).
Pack the bike up when you want - it's 'your' crate for the trip. Crashed, broken bikes get packed early as well as those dashing for earlier flights.
Collection from same place the Saturday after the event.
Brillo, thanks MT!Plenty of space for bike stands, leathers, spare wheels etc if you're ingenious at packing. It does help if you know who you're sharing your crate with. If it's the new RSV4 and the girlie isn't going see if you can request a single crate (there's only a few btw).
Pack the bike up when you want - it's 'your' crate for the trip. Crashed, broken bikes get packed early as well as those dashing for earlier flights.
Collection from same place the Saturday after the event.
mckeann said:
clen666 said:
I must say, I've been looking for holidays to the Caribbean recently and they certainly cost more than a budget return flight and a room for 3/4 nights.
I know taking the Mrs isn't ideal, but she would probably come to the track for one of the days, sit around and twist and then go shopping or something the other days.
She'll probably hate it and then not bother asking to come along if I book any more, bonus
I personally don't take my missus, but lots of people do. Depending on what your missus likes to do, some trips are better than others. Valencia has shopping, Portimao has the beach, Jerez has a nice hotel/pool/spa, Brno has a lovely city and shopping, Aragon has nothing etc etc. So before you decide where to take her, ask us, as between us we have done most of them. I know taking the Mrs isn't ideal, but she would probably come to the track for one of the days, sit around and twist and then go shopping or something the other days.
She'll probably hate it and then not bother asking to come along if I book any more, bonus
Edited by clen666 on Sunday 8th November 10:33
My o/h loved it.
Snetterton on Saturday was grim. Great weather all week and of course it turns pants on Saturday so I bailed on the track session.
Bit fed up so just looking at a spur of the moment trip. The FE session in Cartagena next week is a possibility, at least the weather looks great.
Anyone attending the same session, or been to Cartagena, any thoughts?
Bit fed up so just looking at a spur of the moment trip. The FE session in Cartagena next week is a possibility, at least the weather looks great.
Anyone attending the same session, or been to Cartagena, any thoughts?
redback911 said:
Snetterton on Saturday was grim. Great weather all week and of course it turns pants on Saturday so I bailed on the track session.
Bit fed up so just looking at a spur of the moment trip. The FE session in Cartagena next week is a possibility, at least the weather looks great.
Anyone attending the same session, or been to Cartagena, any thoughts?
Just do it - you'll enjoy it , great little circuit , quite difficult to learn and challenging , ultimately rewarding for that reason ...Bit fed up so just looking at a spur of the moment trip. The FE session in Cartagena next week is a possibility, at least the weather looks great.
Anyone attending the same session, or been to Cartagena, any thoughts?
Not quite so Mickey Mouse as some ( who've never been there) seem to imagine , BSB have done several years pre-season tests there - make your own mind up I suggest.
Hard to get the first right turn off start finish straight right , takes a while to carry the speed in necessary to get you round to the left without losing your speed - got to use every inch of track ......it's fun .
Danny Buchan is a bit handy round there : enjoy .
http://youtu.be/gp-Z5TgpajY
hebegb said:
Danny Buchan is a bit handy round there : enjoy .
http://youtu.be/gp-Z5TgpajY
Wow. Just wow.http://youtu.be/gp-Z5TgpajY
hebegb said:
Just do it - you'll enjoy it , great little circuit , quite difficult to learn and challenging , ultimately rewarding for that reason ...
Not quite so Mickey Mouse as some ( who've never been there) seem to imagine , BSB have done several years pre-season tests there - make your own mind up I suggest.
Hard to get the first right turn off start finish straight right , takes a while to carry the speed in necessary to get you round to the left without losing your speed - got to use every inch of track ......it's fun .
Danny Buchan is a bit handy round there : enjoy .
http://youtu.be/gp-Z5TgpajY
That was Wavey Dave at 5min 30 seconds who as we all know is FAF.Not quite so Mickey Mouse as some ( who've never been there) seem to imagine , BSB have done several years pre-season tests there - make your own mind up I suggest.
Hard to get the first right turn off start finish straight right , takes a while to carry the speed in necessary to get you round to the left without losing your speed - got to use every inch of track ......it's fun .
Danny Buchan is a bit handy round there : enjoy .
http://youtu.be/gp-Z5TgpajY
Biker's Nemesis said:
That was Wavey Dave at 5min 30 seconds who as we all know is FAF.
I thought it was an Inters group as he was flying through the group and some of the cornering and lines looked a bit ropey, but to then see him blitz Dave like that shows just how fast he really was! 
LoonR1 said:
Biker's Nemesis said:
That was Wavey Dave at 5min 30 seconds who as we all know is FAF.
I thought it was an Inters group as he was flying through the group and some of the cornering and lines looked a bit ropey, but to then see him blitz Dave like that shows just how fast he really was! Bastids.
Biker's Nemesis said:
LoonR1 said:
Biker's Nemesis said:
That was Wavey Dave at 5min 30 seconds who as we all know is FAF.
I thought it was an Inters group as he was flying through the group and some of the cornering and lines looked a bit ropey, but to then see him blitz Dave like that shows just how fast he really was! Bastids.
king A fast one at that
ccr32 said:
hebegb said:
Danny Buchan is a bit handy round there : enjoy .
http://youtu.be/gp-Z5TgpajY
Wow. Just wow.http://youtu.be/gp-Z5TgpajY
plus one
redback911 said:
Snetterton on Saturday was grim. Great weather all week and of course it turns pants on Saturday so I bailed on the track session.
Bit fed up so just looking at a spur of the moment trip. The FE session in Cartagena next week is a possibility, at least the weather looks great.
Anyone attending the same session, or been to Cartagena, any thoughts?
Very tempted with this. Phone at the ready for tomorrow...Bit fed up so just looking at a spur of the moment trip. The FE session in Cartagena next week is a possibility, at least the weather looks great.
Anyone attending the same session, or been to Cartagena, any thoughts?
caduceus said:
redback911 said:
Snetterton on Saturday was grim. Great weather all week and of course it turns pants on Saturday so I bailed on the track session.
Bit fed up so just looking at a spur of the moment trip. The FE session in Cartagena next week is a possibility, at least the weather looks great.
Anyone attending the same session, or been to Cartagena, any thoughts?
Very tempted with this. Phone at the ready for tomorrow...Bit fed up so just looking at a spur of the moment trip. The FE session in Cartagena next week is a possibility, at least the weather looks great.
Anyone attending the same session, or been to Cartagena, any thoughts?
redback911 said:
caduceus said:
redback911 said:
Snetterton on Saturday was grim. Great weather all week and of course it turns pants on Saturday so I bailed on the track session.
Bit fed up so just looking at a spur of the moment trip. The FE session in Cartagena next week is a possibility, at least the weather looks great.
Anyone attending the same session, or been to Cartagena, any thoughts?
Very tempted with this. Phone at the ready for tomorrow...Bit fed up so just looking at a spur of the moment trip. The FE session in Cartagena next week is a possibility, at least the weather looks great.
Anyone attending the same session, or been to Cartagena, any thoughts?
caduceus said:
redback911 said:
caduceus said:
redback911 said:
Snetterton on Saturday was grim. Great weather all week and of course it turns pants on Saturday so I bailed on the track session.
Bit fed up so just looking at a spur of the moment trip. The FE session in Cartagena next week is a possibility, at least the weather looks great.
Anyone attending the same session, or been to Cartagena, any thoughts?
Very tempted with this. Phone at the ready for tomorrow...Bit fed up so just looking at a spur of the moment trip. The FE session in Cartagena next week is a possibility, at least the weather looks great.
Anyone attending the same session, or been to Cartagena, any thoughts?
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