anyone going to the Lemans Moto GP?

[YamR1V64motion]

just thought i would see if anyone else is considering going?, ive wanted to go to a European MotoGP for a while but am still undecided between this and Assen is anyone else up for going to one this year?.

[hornetrider]

I quite fancy a MotoGP but all my mates are into the 24H race in April so we go to that instead... its a great ride down! I will do Catalunya or Valencia at some point though. And Brno. And.... etc!

[YamR1V64motion]

i really want to do a European Moto GP this year, ive driven in Europe a fair bit recently and all i remember thinking is i want to take a bike on these roads.

[sjj84]

Yep we're going to the Le Mans moto gp. Going down for the weekend. Trouble with Assen is it's on a Saturday so more of a rush.

[Centurion07]

Definately interested in doing a euro GP this year. Only passed my test last July but coming along in leaps & bounds so feel the need for a roadtrip as most of my rides are only for a couple of hours at most in the local area.

My mate who recently passed as well, wanted to do a trip to Ireland till I convinced him of the benefits of european weather! But although he's ok with going to the Nurburgring for a lap or two, he's not interested in watching a GP!! Gonna have to work on that but if you do start planning something, keep us posted as I would definately be interested (along with a non-biking mate who volunteered to drive a support car!)/

[996 sps]

Come on then lets join forces and go to one!

[Chilli]

996 sps said:

Come on then lets join forces and go to one!

Well up for this, as long as I don't have to take any time off work. Oh, and I can't stay in any sh!tty hostels/hotels.

[996 sps]

Chilli said:

996 sps said:

Come on then lets join forces and go to one!

Well up for this, as long as I don't have to take any time off work. Oh, and I can't stay in any sh!tty hostels/hotels.

Mate i'm well up for it, would love to go!

[Centurion07]

Chilli said:

......no time off work......no sh!tty hostels/hotels.

Oh dear....I don't think you and I will be going on the same trip then!

My initial outline of a plan for me & my buddies was to travel out to the German GP on a wednesday or thursday, do the gp stuff, then go home via the Nurburgring on a monday/tuesday. The thinking being I'd rather not throw the bike down the road at the 'Ring first & ruin the rest of the trip sulking about it.

Having said that, if a trip gets organised via PH then I will certainly take a look.

[YamR1V64motion]

996 sps said:

Come on then lets join forces and go to one!

im definatly up for going to one too, would need to know which so time off work and an apointment with a chiropractor can be arranged.

[996 sps]

How can we get the wheels in motion to get this sorted then?

[hornetrider]

996 sps said:

How can we get the wheels in motion to get this sorted then?

1. Decide on which Moto GP gets the consenus vote
2. Suggest a basic route
3. Get a map of all the Formula 1 hotels between here and the track (basic but perfectly adequate for those wary of budget)
4. Start a list of riders up for it
5. Someone ensures everyone has bought a ticket for the race weekend. I think organising via a group over the internet could become unnecessarily complicated for the organiser.
6. Decide a timetable for the route (ferry times out and return - again individuals responsible for ferry booking, unless a group discount could be organised)
7. Suggest a meetup point in the UK (Clacket Lane services final meet prior to ferry, with local rendezvous points?)
8. Head off into blue yonder

Edited by hornetrider on Saturday 9th February 10:47

[996 sps]

hornetrider said:

996 sps said:

How can we get the wheels in motion to get this sorted then?

1. Decide on which Moto GP gets the consenus vote
2. Suggest a basic route
3. Get a map of all the Formula 1 hotels between here and the track (basic but perfectly adequate for those wary of budget)
4. Start a list of riders up for it
5. Someone ensures everyone has bought a ticket for the race weekend. I think organising via a group over the internet could become unnecessarily complicated for the organiser.
6. Decide a timetable for the route (ferry times out and return - again individuals responsible for ferry booking, unless a group discount could be organised)
7. Suggest a meetup point in the UK (Clacket Lane services final meet prior to ferry, with local rendezvous points?)
8. Head off into blue yonder

Edited by hornetrider on Saturday 9th February 10:47

Well I really am up for this, take the point it would be awkward to organise over the net but would book the time off work and join the group without fail.

[Chilli]

996 sps said:

hornetrider said:

996 sps said:

How can we get the wheels in motion to get this sorted then?

1. Decide on which Moto GP gets the consenus vote
2. Suggest a basic route
3. Get a map of all the Formula 1 hotels between here and the track (basic but perfectly adequate for those wary of budget)
4. Start a list of riders up for it
5. Someone ensures everyone has bought a ticket for the race weekend. I think organising via a group over the internet could become unnecessarily complicated for the organiser.
6. Decide a timetable for the route (ferry times out and return - again individuals responsible for ferry booking, unless a group discount could be organised)
7. Suggest a meetup point in the UK (Clacket Lane services final meet prior to ferry, with local rendezvous points?)
8. Head off into blue yonder

Edited by hornetrider on Saturday 9th February 10:47

Well I really am up for this, take the point it would be awkward to organise over the net but would book the time off work and join the group without fail.

Ditto. Up for a trip...Praps a meet up over a beer or two with whoever's interested.

[996 sps]

Yep meet for a couple of beers somewhere and get something sorted, sooner the better. I'd love to go to an Italian GP but up for any venue.

I can book the time off work if needs be so that's not an issue.

[randlemarcus]

Moto GP Schedule said:

9 March Qatar, Losail
30 March Spain, Jerez
13 April Portugal, Estoril
4 May China, Shanghai
18 May France, Le Mans
1 June Italy, Mugello
8 June Catalunya, Barcelona
22 June Great Britain, Donington Park
28 June Netherlands, Assen
13 July Germany, Sachsenring
20 July United States, Laguna Seca
17 August Czech Republic, Brno
31 August San Marino, Misano
14 September Indianapolis, Indianapolis
28 September Japan, Motegi
5 October Australia, Phillip Island
19 October Malaysia, Sepang
26 October Valencia, Valenciana

I'm thinking Le Mans is a little close to the 24hrs for my holiday schedule, but will consider others...

[996 sps]

randlemarcus said:

Moto GP Schedule said:

9 March Qatar, Losail
30 March Spain, Jerez
13 April Portugal, Estoril
4 May China, Shanghai
18 May France, Le Mans
1 June Italy, Mugello
8 June Catalunya, Barcelona
22 June Great Britain, Donington Park
28 June Netherlands, Assen
13 July Germany, Sachsenring
20 July United States, Laguna Seca
17 August Czech Republic, Brno
31 August San Marino, Misano
14 September Indianapolis, Indianapolis
28 September Japan, Motegi
5 October Australia, Phillip Island
19 October Malaysia, Sepang
26 October Valencia, Valenciana

I'm thinking Le Mans is a little close to the 24hrs for my holiday schedule, but will consider others...

How about 8 June Catalunya, Barcelona?

Anyone interested?

[randlemarcus]

Yeah, git, pick the one the weekend before the 24hrs

[996 sps]

Ha ha sorry mate whats best for you?

[randlemarcus]

Assen or Brno look close enough for a weekender, and better beer