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I am going to France in about 4 weeks (if I ever book the sodding tickets) and have decided to limit myself to about 1200 miles as We are only going for 5 days, if things go well I will go back and go through the Pyrenees again. (1800 miles if you go through spain on the way home)

Things I remember from last time.

1) dont plan every inch or you will be so set on getting it done you will loose any sense of adventure
2.) dont try riding 4000 miles in a week, you wont enjoy yourself.
3.) use rural B roads when you can, france is beautiful and a lot of french people are very nice.
4) see some stuff, there is loads in france to see, I am going to see some war related things as its a minor interest of mine.

We are staying quite near the north coast this time as I dont want a 9 hour slog home, it would put a bitter end to a good week,

get some practice in with a pillion, the more miles you do with a pillion the better and more relaxed you will be.

Travel light, you can always buy some more stuff out there but having too much stuff will annoy you.

enjoy yourself, Ill let you all know how I get on when i get back...

Should be a laugh.