First time in France
 

This was a trip I was really looking forward to. Only my second euro tour, to a country I've never been to.

After some problems with an r1 we were down to two. Me on the Falco and my mate on a 600rr. As it turned out, we were almost the only ones on "sports" bikes, which to be honest was a surprise.


We've meet up in Perth and headed down to the ferry in Hull, went smooth.

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We knew the crossing won't be boring :D

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First camping: Lac d'Annency

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First glimpse of the Alps

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First Col

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July!

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Talk about a spot to meet a fellow Falcooner:D

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Next Col

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A quick european shower :D

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Early morning pics

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The camp on he morning we left

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And a day earlier, from way up :)

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I've got a new hobby

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Mate got a voucher :D

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Heading towards La Bonette, I've enjoyed this one the most.

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Made it!

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We've climbed to the summit

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Bikes are at 2800m above sea, we're a bit higher

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Cooling down :D

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Neighbour lend us his bbq :)

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Monaco

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No one stopped :/

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Lac de Ste Croix

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Kids loved the bikes

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Hitching a lift

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Somewhere around Cannes, what sign? :D

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Last camping, Lac de Salagou

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This was pretty close to the Millau viaduct, unfortunately it was undergoing maintenance...

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Second try...

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A days rest

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I wasn't doing so good :)

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Stopped in Paris

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After that we headed towards Belgium and the ferry. Had quick lunch, boarded and got some rest in the cabin... not :D

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Last pics, on the way to Col du Galibier:


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great pics mate looks like a great time that one of you falling into the water is fantastic!

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Looks like a great trip :D

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Lovely stuff.

Not my words, but the words of Shakin' Stevens.

Thanks for sharing.

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cool looks good :D

i do like the look of the falco

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yeah but it is usually in a lot more pieces ;)