PH members euro road trip next summer - anyone interested?

[Zebede29]

Following a fantastic trip to the 'Ring in July, myself and my best bud fancy a proper European road trip in the summer, me in my S2 111S and him in his Golf GTI (for the luggage! )

This year's experience tells us we need at least a week for a decent trip, and would without question take the cars across on the Chunnel.

We fancy a proper Euro trip a la Top Gear - ie lots of fantastic roads, fantastic scenery and good accomodation. Perhaps Milau, Stelvio, 'Ring again, Le Mans - any suggestions would be great.

Our thoughts are that a PH-member-based small group would be best to give each other support and share the experience with.

Anyone on here used to planning such a trip? Anyone up for it?

[PetrolTed]

That's why PH runs www.eurohoon.com

[TonyHetherington]

In the past 4 yrs on Eurohoons (check my profile) I've done each and everyone of the roads that Top Gear has done - be i the Audi RS4, the DB9, the Gallrado/GT3RS/V8 N24 etc. etc.



(best time ever, by the way!)

[Zebede29]

PetrolTed said:

That's why PH runs www.eurohoon.com

Oh sorry didn't realise

How about a smaller scale event though?

[TonyHetherington]

EuroHoon is the brand by which many trips (per year) are run - there's the big huge large one (the MegaHoon) which this year went to spain, last year Monaco etc. etc, and there's also 3 or 4 day trips to places like the Isle of Man, Highlands, Reims, Germany.

[PetrolTed]

Zebede29 said:

PetrolTed said:

That's why PH runs www.eurohoon.com

Oh sorry didn't realise

How about a smaller scale event though?

Not a problem - just aware that many people don't know we run trips like this. It's not a bit event - 24 cars in total, but most head off in small groups. If you and your mates came along you'd be able to drive together during the day then meet the others in the evenings for beer.

[S Works]

Alternatively, join SELOC and head out on the Stelvio 2008 tour.

[Chris49]

Zebede29 said:

Following a fantastic trip to the 'Ring in July, myself and my best bud fancy a proper European road trip in the summer, me in my S2 111S and him in his Golf GTI (for the luggage! )

This year's experience tells us we need at least a week for a decent trip, and would without question take the cars across on the Chunnel.

We fancy a proper Euro trip a la Top Gear - ie lots of fantastic roads, fantastic scenery and good accomodation. Perhaps Milau, Stelvio, 'Ring again, Le Mans - any suggestions would be great.

Our thoughts are that a PH-member-based small group would be best to give each other support and share the experience with.

Anyone on here used to planning such a trip? Anyone up for it?

I would be interested in this! Be nice to plan our own route.

[Tin Hat]

Hi guys, I did a pretty extensive Pyrenees tour this summer- I have been meaning to post my findings so that others can benefit from my experiences!

I will do this next week, any ideas where I should post it on PH? - I haven't seen a 'boring drone about my holiday' forum??

Just as a footnote though, it was great fun, thoroughly reccomended!

[S Works]

Maybe...

Events / Meetings / Travel http://www.pistonheads.co.uk/gassing/forum.asp?h=0...

or

Roads http://www.pistonheads.co.uk/gassing/forum.asp?h=0...

[mevistox5]

Zebede29 said:

Following a fantastic trip to the 'Ring in July, myself and my best bud fancy a proper European road trip in the summer, me in my S2 111S and him in his Golf GTI (for the luggage! )

Travel light...... save money

[V8 EOL - Rich]

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[Zebede29]

Some really interesting responses back. Thanks to all so far - keep it coming!

My initial idea was to arrange something a little smaller-scale than Eurohoon etc so if any members fancy getting a small group (say 5-6 cars) together then lets talk!

[Philygumbo]

S Works said:

Alternatively, join SELOC and head out on the Stelvio 2008 tour.

I don't see your name on the Stelvio list Tim.

[S Works]

Philygumbo said:

S Works said:

Alternatively, join SELOC and head out on the Stelvio 2008 tour.

I don't see your name on the Stelvio list Tim.

I'll be doing it but not sure if it'll be at the same as the SELOC trip Phil. I'd like to do something that ties in with Le Mans if possible, was talking to Gooby about it over lunch last week. Watch this space...

[Zebede29]

Is nobody interested at all then.....?

[Philygumbo]

Zebede29 said:

Is nobody interested at all then.....?

I'd say people taking over lunch about it showed some interest.

SWMBO has told me I can do Stelvio next year, I just need to get myself sorted, and make the decision.
I noticed a certain BOLOC has made enquiries about the cost over on SELOC.

Edited by Philygumbo on Saturday 27th October 23:47

[Gooby]

Me and a couple of BoLOCs are doing a europe run next year.... finalising plans and destinations. I am keeping it very small cos I am just going to do it very informally and find cool places to stay "on the fly"

[Zebede29]

Philygumbo said:

Zebede29 said:

Is nobody interested at all then.....?

I'd say people taking over lunch about it showed some interest.

SWMBO has told me I can do Stelvio next year, I just need to get myself sorted, and make the decision.
I noticed a certain BOLOC has made enquiries about the cost over on SELOC.

Edited by Philygumbo on Saturday 27th October 23:47

Sorry but i dont understand a thing your reply says lol

[lotustuart]

Philygumbo said:

Zebede29 said:

Is nobody interested at all then.....?

I'd say people taking over lunch about it showed some interest.

SWMBO has told me I can do Stelvio next year, I just need to get myself sorted, and make the decision.
I noticed a certain BOLOC has made enquiries about the cost over on SELOC.

Edited by Philygumbo on Saturday 27th October 23:47

YEP! If we can raise the cash, we`ll be going!

Kev might as well! I`m working on it