Getting around
Discussion
Hi guys,
This year will be my third Le Mans outing, and the second I'll be staying in a trackside campsite. Last year we stayed at Beausejour, which we all quite liked due to it's proximity to the Porsche curves.
One issue we had was getting around the track. We used the buses to get about, but obviously were at their mercy when it came to being dropped off and picked up (and at one point thought we might get stuck at the end of mulsanne). This year I'd like to be a bit more independently mobile. I saw a few people with mini motos and gopeds as well as mountain bikes etc.
What would you guys recommend? Bearing in mind I'm taking an MG Midget (with passenger).
This year will be my third Le Mans outing, and the second I'll be staying in a trackside campsite. Last year we stayed at Beausejour, which we all quite liked due to it's proximity to the Porsche curves.
One issue we had was getting around the track. We used the buses to get about, but obviously were at their mercy when it came to being dropped off and picked up (and at one point thought we might get stuck at the end of mulsanne). This year I'd like to be a bit more independently mobile. I saw a few people with mini motos and gopeds as well as mountain bikes etc.
What would you guys recommend? Bearing in mind I'm taking an MG Midget (with passenger).
Personally I wouldn't waste time or money on any form of go-ped contraption. Several things will happen - it gets nicked, you fall off and remove your arm skin, you fall off and then it gets nicked, etc etc. If you have a 2 seater then go out Wed and Thur to Mulsanne/Arnage and Tetre Rouge, get in your viewing at the far places. Then come race day start at Porsche, go to Village, stay out all night, job done. You go home with arms intact and money in your wallet.
i agree the best course of action for you is to use the car to visit arnarge and mulsanne during qualy you should be able to get there easily and see the cars at these places in both light and dark. The problem with Beausjour is always its location but for seeing the action at Arnarge and Mulsanne it has some advantage
Vette_1978 said:
Personally I wouldn't waste time or money on any form of go-ped contraption. Several things will happen - it gets nicked, you fall off and remove your arm skin, you fall off and then it gets nicked, etc etc. If you have a 2 seater then go out Wed and Thur to Mulsanne/Arnage and Tetre Rouge, get in your viewing at the far places. Then come race day start at Porsche, go to Village, stay out all night, job done. You go home with arms intact and money in your wallet.
ACO have signalled that are going to have a major clampdown on all mini stuff go-pedis, mini moots, mini quads etc.Best to leave them at home methinks...
I've often wondered about getting around as its hard to use the car after thursday really, and i'm disabled (Cerebral palsy). I can only ride things with three wheels due to balance. I've never really been able to find a cheap-ish solution. If only there were some three wheeled goped things.
We have a similar problem, my father has a dodgy ankle/foot so cant walk far, we have been looking to buy and take a folding bike, the trouble is space is limited in a 320 saloon!
James_N I'm not sure how big your vehicle is for getting down to LeMans but how about this http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/brilliant-cycles-pashley...
James_N I'm not sure how big your vehicle is for getting down to LeMans but how about this http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/brilliant-cycles-pashley...
hmm, midget already 2 up
would have suggested a Brompton foldy bike - expensive, but you know, quality.
Then I thought of this
http://www.decathlon.co.uk/town-3-scooter-blue-id_...
could even buy one from decathlon.fr where they're trottinettes.
would have suggested a Brompton foldy bike - expensive, but you know, quality.
Then I thought of this
http://www.decathlon.co.uk/town-3-scooter-blue-id_...
could even buy one from decathlon.fr where they're trottinettes.
Gtioli said:
James_N I'm not sure how big your vehicle is for getting down to LeMans but how about this http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/brilliant-cycles-pashley...
I have a big estate so could fit that in, but can't help thinking I would look a bit of a knob / get in peoples way riding that around the village / trackside areas! Also, getting it up and over the Bugatti circuit bridge and Dunlop bridge would be a bit of a pain. I know you can detour round but still, its all inconvenience and then some bugger might nick it!I did look at the Di Blasi folding trikes, but at about £1,000, they are a bit expensive for my liking
Then there is something like this: http://www.electricbicycle-outdoor-store.com/produ... or this: http://www.electricbicycle-outdoor-store.com/produ... but can't find anywhere in the Uk that sells something similar
I've seen these in the UK but not sure how stable they would be over the rough terrain around the track: http://www.micro-scooters.co.uk/scooters-age-adult...
Edited by James_N on Monday 20th January 14:35
Gtioli said:
We have a similar problem, my father has a dodgy ankle/foot so cant walk far, we have been looking to buy and take a folding bike, the trouble is space is limited in a 320 saloon!
James_N I'm not sure how big your vehicle is for getting down to LeMans but how about this http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/brilliant-cycles-pashley...
Cycle carrier on the boot?James_N I'm not sure how big your vehicle is for getting down to LeMans but how about this http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/brilliant-cycles-pashley...
We bought a Thule (?968?) which fits on saloons or estates - not much money.
24lemons said:
You could try the Petit Trains. I've not actually tried them myself but look like a good idea;
They are pretty good, I've used them a few times, but they get pretty full & there is a bit of a mad scramble to get on board during peak times.They don't go down to Mulsanne or Arnage though, but they do save your feet for the long trip from BSJ to the village
NeilChills said:
ACO have signalled that are going to have a major clampdown on all mini stuff go-pedis, mini moots, mini quads etc.
Best to leave them at home methinks...
Good work if they do, something useful from the ACO for once. I remember being at the British GP many years ago and stood at Chapel while some idiot did doughnuts with a moped. He then went off up towards Maggots and tried to bunny hop his moped over a puddle, he fell, the grandstand cheered and I took a photo of a muddy, embarrassed oaf flipping the bird at the laughing crowds.Best to leave them at home methinks...
Vette_1978 said:
He then went off up towards Maggots and tried to bunny hop his moped over a puddle, he fell, the grandstand cheered .............
Reminiscent of the cheers that went up round MB a couple of years ago when a tool fell off his mini moto, havi ng driven round the metalled track inside the campsite with his chumps for half an hour solid.Mini motos and stuff like that is ideal. They are not expensive....50-70 quid of ebay will buy something that works so if it gets nicked, not the end of the world. They are dirt cheap to run and good fun too. The fastest one will go is 30 ish so if you come off, you will get a few scuffs and bruises but thats about it. Some people bring bigger pit bikes and crossers which i think is a step too far as they are just too quick for campsites. Every year ACO have been saying they will clamp down on them but so far loads of people use them and I hope it stays like that. Some people see them as a nuisance, being immature and dangerous....well that's their view and problem. If this is not for you, I would suggest a couple cheap bmx's as they are small and hassle free.
I'm coming over on my motorbike, so hope to get around on that fairly easily.
Has anyone ever produced a map detailing where all the road closures are / best routes for getting around? I'm hoping there is something on-line.
The few times I've been (in my car)and visited Mulsanne corner for example, I've ended up having to drive miles and miles to get back to say Porsche curves (due to the one way at Arnage corner). Part of the fun is getting lost . . . . but it can also be bloody annoying.
It would be nice to have circular itinerary route programmed onto my sat nat avoiding the closed sections.
Phil
Has anyone ever produced a map detailing where all the road closures are / best routes for getting around? I'm hoping there is something on-line.
The few times I've been (in my car)and visited Mulsanne corner for example, I've ended up having to drive miles and miles to get back to say Porsche curves (due to the one way at Arnage corner). Part of the fun is getting lost . . . . but it can also be bloody annoying.
It would be nice to have circular itinerary route programmed onto my sat nat avoiding the closed sections.
Phil
If you're able bodied, I'd suggest cheap mountain bikes, but it sounds like space might prohibit those in your case. The problem with the powered scooters, mini-motors, quads etc is that, rightly or wrongly, they do pee some people off which is worth avoiding if you can, plus some of the surfaces around the circuit aren't going to be great if the scooter wheels are too small (small stones, loose surfaces etc).
The other thing to consider is that if you're planning to use them at night on perimeter roads or the country roads near Arnage/Mulsanne, then you should really get some lights as otherwise you may may die and will cause the person who hits you a lot of anguish.
From a purely personal point of view, I think it's pretty hard to imagine any grown man riding a motorised children's scooter around at a prestigious motorsports event, as anything other than a knob.
The other thing to consider is that if you're planning to use them at night on perimeter roads or the country roads near Arnage/Mulsanne, then you should really get some lights as otherwise you may may die and will cause the person who hits you a lot of anguish.
From a purely personal point of view, I think it's pretty hard to imagine any grown man riding a motorised children's scooter around at a prestigious motorsports event, as anything other than a knob.
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