From france

Motorcycling
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every one here safe. bikes are covered in sheeeite as its pretty much pissed down since calais, not without event though two rear punctures for me plugged one but the other was too big both before I got out the country… did the the 1st 300 yds with a flat pumped it up in a garage found the local suzuki dealer who pulled my pants down €259 fitted but what could I do?? good job we have LSD here he speaks fluent french!!! oh well that’s it jus lettin ya know we are all safe and sound… see ya soon

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Nice one flats. Sorry to hear about the tyre Give my best to everyone! Have a great time, and take lots of snaps for those of us who couldn’t make it…

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Glad everyones having a great time, am not jealous … much !!

Sorry to hear about the puncture, pain in the rear !

Have a great one and loads of pics so we can have a laugh at your expense.

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Was just wondering how you guys were getting on.

Glad to hear you all got there safe if a little lighter in the pocket

Hope the weather clears up and ride safe guys.

Jolyon

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dont forget the duty free Ross

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COoooeeeeeee

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cheers people hopefully it will dry tomorrow just had dinner, hoping to go to bed real soon sooooooooo tired…

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Glad you’re all having fun,… bed soon? Ya poof

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LoL

Glad your keeping your chin up after what sounds like a very deflating day.

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Morning!!! Got back from France an hour ago…absolutely knackered!!! I could only go over for the day but it was still a laugh even though it pished down most of the afternoon. …at least my jacket has had a wash though The French roads this time round were really slippery so I hope the weather improves for the guys tomorrow. We couldn’t believe Flats’ luck with his tyre but at least he was able to get it repaired pretty sharpish. When I left to return home the guys were gearing up for a good night out so I bet you they’re still out on the lash harassing all the local ladies

Off to bed now, catch you all on Wednesday

Paul

PS: Whoever designed the M20 into London needs shooting…probably the most dangerous road I’ve ever ridden (very little lighting and cr@p catseyes )…especially in tonight’s weather.

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Flatout out flat!? Sorry to hear mate. The rest should be good though.

For the other guys - try to behave and not throw up in the corridors guys… (you know who you are!)

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sounds like u r all having a wicked time, shame about about the weather but it is france so what can u do? ?

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i’m home now, rolled in at quarter to 11, i,m fooking knackered!! bikes in the van now and i’m off to henlow!! had a quality blast back from the tunnel!! cheers to all who attended and the guys for organising!! IT WAS QUALITY, and my left knee slider is no longer a virgin!!!

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also back home after a great weekend

thanks especially to organisers, ride leaders and translator, and to everyone else for making it a weekend to remember!

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home safe and sound now (1/2 hour or so) Quality weekend roads were excellent (when dry - nasty when wet!!) Thanks to everyone!!! Now my bed is calling - speak to you all tomorrow!!!

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Yeah me too highly ileagle ride back though adam think it was above 110 all the way even when the fuel light came on slowed down 70 felt like going backwards wound it back up to a ton and took my chances home safe… washing in washing machine on my second cup of tea and im ******ed…and me bike is the dirtiest its ever been looks like ive been cross country

697.7 miles for me door to door and apart from the puntures i had a fanatastic time Big thanks to Barro and the mighty Ginge!! for the idea and organising thanks to Mat for leading and being tail man Thanks to Steve and the boy Ali for tail man duties, and of course the Chaz man for takin us up some amazing roads what it is to use that throttle without the seemless worry you get over here France is a beautifal country and more so when the suns out.

and also not for getting LSD the man speaks proper french and did the translation thing all weekend and without him id still be in the suzuki dealer shouting and pointing TYRE… NEW TYRE!!!

FANTASTIC WEEKEND AND FANTASTIC COMPANY that was the best weekend of my biking days so far thanks again

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home sound and safe 5oo euros lighter in pocket or £354 pound lighter, had a great time but lost my passport, quality 3 days

so whos up for the 10 day trip were gonna orginase

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were back 2 got in at 23.10 after a slow run to maidstone after nearly running out of fuel.knackered now. great weekend thanks to all who attended.

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Was too tired to post last night but im here now!

Fantastic weekend, lots of laughs. Aching like f**k today but well worth it. Cant wait to see all the pics!!!

Off to work so chat to ya all later.

PS Specail thanks to Si for carrying some of my stuff and Ginge for taking my bag and helping make sure i didn’t brake my back on the ride home!! x

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Great to see you guys had such a great time - brilliant

and more importantly that everyone got home in one piece…

so now on to really important things - where’s the photos???