Blue Knights England XII    FAQ   Search   Memberlist   Usergroups   Register   Profile   Log in to check your private messages   Log in  Mountain and Lakes Epic Journey Jun 2008          Blue Knights England XII Forum Index -> Trips View previous topic :: View next topic   Author Message philsked Joined: 24 Jan 2007 Posts: 13 Location: Riccall Posted: Tue Jul 10, 2007 6:54 pm    Post subject: Mountain and Lakes Epic Journey Jun 2008 I'm looking at a trip down to Les Gets in the South of France next year. It's down by Mont Blanc and is a beautiful part of the world - even if they do speak funny. Accommodation would be at Chalet Russell, which is run by ex traffic cop Jack Russell and his wife Kathy. A lovely place and Kathy is a cordon bleu chef. Outline plan is to leave UK via Hull-Zeebrugge on Thu 5th Jun taking a day and a half to ride down - 550 miles ish - arriving on Saturday by lunch. Leave the following Thu morning to catch the ferry back on Fri 13th!!!!! I am trying to get the same ferry deal of £105 return for bike/person/cabin The cunning plan is that the ladies could fly down from Leeds Airport on Sat 7 Jun and fly back on either the day we leave or stay an extra day+ and return on Sat. This would cost £72.88 Flights depart UK 1210 arr Geneva 1510 and depart Geneva 1540 arr UK 1640. The accommodation would cost us £35 pppn including food and wine/beer and also airport transport and running around transport where required. There is no limit to the numbers we can take as Jack also manages 3 other chalets in the village so accommodation is no problem. Hopefully we may be able to organise something with one of the Swiss Chapters for hook-up. I know it's a long way off but if you are interested please email me so I can make a cunning plan Back to top secbk12 Site Admin Joined: 23 Jan 2007 Posts: 104 Posted: Wed Jul 11, 2007 1:40 pm    Post subject: Phil As discussed previously put me down - probably the wife as well but she will fly. Flights are also available for as low as £60 but thats from East Midlands so not as handy. _________________ Steve Wilson Back to top Roadstar Joined: 05 Mar 2007 Posts: 40 Posted: Sat Aug 11, 2007 6:29 pm    Post subject: Mont Blanc Hi Phil, plse keep me posted - I fancy making some noise in France - Although I understand, if motorcycles make loud noises - the hoteliers can be fined if the riders stay with them - Has anyone heard this story or was I dreaming it!!. Dave W Back to top philsked Joined: 24 Jan 2007 Posts: 13 Location: Riccall Posted: Mon Aug 13, 2007 7:47 am    Post subject: loud bikes no problem down there, they have a harley rally nearby every year - and anything that doesn't make a noise don't qualify as a bike!!!!!!!!!! Back to top philsked Joined: 24 Jan 2007 Posts: 13 Location: Riccall Posted: Mon Dec 17, 2007 7:30 pm    Post subject: booking the trip I appreciate it is just coming up to Xmas etc, but we really do need to look at numbers attending the trip. To get decent discounts we need to book well in advance and there is also the danger of flights going up in price the longer you leave it. Please have a think and get back to me as soon as possible if you would like to go on the trip. There will be sunshine!! There will be beer!! It will be better than being here!! Back to top secbk12 Site Admin Joined: 23 Jan 2007 Posts: 104 Posted: Sat Dec 22, 2007 11:57 am    Post subject: Phil I am still up for this ride - hopefully santa will bring me a new bike to ride all that way on ! Did think about going Dover / Calais and stopping the night before in a £19 travelodge but will go with the flow _________________ Steve Wilson Back to top PresEng12 Joined: 23 Jan 2007 Posts: 25 Location: Ripon Posted: Tue Jan 01, 2008 3:51 pm    Post subject: Mont Blanc Trip We really need to make our minds up now for this trip. We are filling our diaries in for 2008. Things are popping up already including England XIV's very first rally 13th -15th June in somerset! Phil tells me we have at this moment Phil & (Anne flying) Steve W & (Pat flying) Geoff & Heather biking and John Blake Biking. To get the discount on the ferry we need at least another four bikes. So guys, check your diaries, do you want to go or not? _________________ Geoff Back to top philsked Joined: 24 Jan 2007 Posts: 13 Location: Riccall Posted: Mon Jan 14, 2008 12:59 pm    Post subject: DISAPPOINTING It would apear that the epic trip is clashing with the Belgium International Rally (6-8 June) and with England XV inaugural rally (13-15 June). I, personally, would like us to support Eng XV on their first Rally, so to that end I am cancelling the run to Les Gets. Sorry to disappoint those of you who had already indicated they would like to attend. There will be another time and who knows, there may even be a trip to Cyprus!!!!!!! Back to top Roadstar Joined: 05 Mar 2007 Posts: 40 Posted: Mon Jan 14, 2008 6:41 pm    Post subject: Hi Phil, I was also up for the Epic trip, but after last nights social meeting, I agree the Alps can wait. I support th idea ofgoing down in force to Somerset. Dave W Back to top Display posts from previous: All Posts1 Day7 Days2 Weeks1 Month3 Months6 Months1 Year Oldest FirstNewest First         Blue Knights England XII Forum Index -> Trips All times are GMT Page 1 of 1   Jump to: Select a forum Blue Knights England XII----------------Social Meetings - England XIITripsRallies - Blue KnightsRide OutsCharity fund raising and donationsArticles for sale - or wantedGeneralRegistration info and help with the forum  You cannot post new topics in this forum You cannot reply to topics in this forum You cannot edit your posts in this forum You cannot delete your posts in this forum You cannot vote in polls in this forum © 2007-2008 Informe.com. 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