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Old 22-03-07, 10:39 PM   #1
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Default SV650.org Does France - Day Trip>> 28 April

****Updated 24 Apr***

There are still GBP26 return tickets available from Euro-tunnel if anyone wants to be a late joiner. Weather is shaping up nicely so it should be a great day out


****Updated 20 Apr****

A group of us did a nice ride last weekend across to France for the day with a mass of other London riders. It was a lot of fun so we thought it would be fun to head back with a smaller group from the .org.

If you are interested in going please PM me your full name and I will add your name onto the list. Note the ride will be quite pacey so best suited to experienced riders.

Departing 28 April

Please book direct at http://www.eurotunnel.com/ukcP3Main
Make sure date is 28th of April. 08:20 out / 20:20 back. Cost is £26.

Trip Details:
- Boxhill Meeting Point 5.45am - Depart 6.00am
- Maidstone Services (M20) Meeting Point 6.45am - Depart 7.15am
- Eurotunnel - Folkstone to Calais Depart 8.20am

- Regroup & Meet Bonjour Services (located off the Eurotunnel offramp)
- Refuel & Ride Breifing

- Calais to Le Torquet Services (Refuel if needed) - Depart 9.30 am
- Le Torquet Services - Le Torquet Beach
**********Lunch*************

- Le Torquet to Hesdin (Refuel if needed) - Depart 1.30pm

- Hesdin to Calais Eurotunnel Terminal
*********Dinner************* (if time allows)

- Eurotunnel - Calais to Folkstone Depart 8.20pm

Please ensure you have European breakdown recovery and your EU card (euro healthcover).

So far we have booked:
1: SVStreetfighter - Maidstone (Ride Leader)
2: Stu - Boxhill
3: Marcdbl - Boxhill
4: Jdubya - Maidstone
5: Supervox - Maidstone
6: Spiderman - Maidstone
7: Baldyman - Boxhill
8: Neil (grants pal) - Maidstone
9: Whynot + 1 Maidstone
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20: Gmonsta - Boxhill (Tailender)

Route Map
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Rideout Etiquette: If you are new to group riding please read through here...
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Before you get there.
  • LET THE ORGANISER KNOW YOU ARE COMING. It means they can let YOU know if it's off/postponded/moved.running late...
  • If you are going to be late or not going to make it, please have the decency to phone the organiser and let them know so the ride isn't held up waiting for people who aren't coming.
  • Bring a copy of the route if it is available to you, and a map (or at least familiarise yourself with the route/area, using a map beforehand)
  • Make sure your bike is in good enough condition to make the distance.
  • Try to arrive with a full tank, or fill up on arrival if possible.
On the road.


If you are second on the road, dont sit right up the leaders **** (or anyone elses for that matter). There is no need for it and it ****es them off! Give everyone some space. We often ride staggered if bunched up on slower roads. Otherwise if at pace give lots of room and try not to sit in the blind spot of the bike in front of you.

The Marker System

This requires a leader, a tailender, and the riders(you!).
  • The leader - is familiar with the route, and follows it. He should carry a mobile in case of problems on route. He should point out to the first person behind him where to sit to be best positioned to mark each junction.
  • The tailender - is idealy familiar with the route also, but doesnt have to be. They will stay at the back for the entire ride and will be pointed out at the beginning of the ride. (They may wear a fluro vest to make them obvious). The tailender is exactly that, everyone else stays in front of them, so they should move the junction marker on once they arrive, this also ensures there is no confusion as to who is the rear bike.
    They should carry a mobile with the leaders number in case of problems on route.
    If anyone drops out of the group the tailender should stop with them and find out what is going on.
    If there is a problem they should get in touch with the leader, or if they are just stopping for a pee wait with them so the marker stays in place at the next junction.
  • The riders - at any point the route deviates from the strip of tarmac in front, the first of the riders behind the leader will stop to mark the way at the junction in a place prominent to the rest of the following group.

    THEY MUST NOT MOVE UNTIL THE TAILENDER ARRIVES.

    If it seems like you have waited ages, wait some more. If they still havent arrived, phone the leader as he may have heard from them. Once the tailender has arrived, the junction marker can then work their way carefully back towards the front. Overtaking is ecouraged , but please be courteous!

    If anyone sees someone making dangerous overtakes (repeateadly - we all make mistakes sometimes) point it out to the leader, who will have a quiet word. If they carry on they will be asked to leave.

    Meanwhile the group all move forward one, so number two, becomes number one behind the leader so marks the next junction.

    If riders are going to drop off the back of the group (behind the tail ender), they must inform the tailender what's going on.
Next to your own personal safety, and arguably more important, should come consideration towards others in the group.

So Please follow these few simple points:

  • Do not ride above your ability/limits to try and keep up. There will be a bike waiting for you at the next junction. There will be regular stops for a breather/fag break during which you can catch up safely. (Just because we have pulled over for a couple of minutes it doesnt mean we are having a fag break tho! -if the leaders lid is still on, he aint planning on stopping)
  • Do not get pushed along by a faster bike behind you. Move over and let them through. Only play hard with people you know and trust. Slower riders, beware you may be holding up a faster rider and move over, let them past.
  • If you are the faster bike, dont make stupid manouvres to get past (especially passing them on the left! ). Wait till they let you through, or find a safe place to get past.
  • Faster riders, please give plenty of room when passing and only go for a safe clean pass.
  • It doesnt matter whether you ride like a foggy or a fanny, just go at your own pace.
  • Its not a race and you wont get left behind. Just cos you cant see the bike in front doesnt mean youve got to ride like a loon to catch it up again. Take it steady, someone will be waiting somewhere.

Last edited by Demonz; 27-04-07 at 07:56 AM.
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Old 22-03-07, 11:17 PM   #2
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Default Re: SV650.org Does France - Day Trip>> 28 April

Hmm, considering. But it's a fair old trek for me.

I'll get back to you properly if I've decided it's a yes. If you're full with the 20 before I get back to you, well, my tough luck
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Old 23-03-07, 08:25 AM   #3
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Default Re: SV650.org Does France - Day Trip>> 28 April

PM sent.
Maidstone would be easier for me than Boxhill
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Old 23-03-07, 10:17 AM   #4
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Default Re: SV650.org Does France - Day Trip>> 28 April

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Please ensure you have European breakdown recovery and your e111 card (euro healthcover)
E111 is no more:

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Old 23-03-07, 12:18 PM   #5
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Default Re: SV650.org Does France - Day Trip>> 28 April

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E111 is no more:

clickety
Cheers for that. Link takes you through to where you get your card. It takes a couple of weeks for it to arrive from what I remember.
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Old 24-03-07, 05:13 PM   #6
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Default Re: SV650.org Does France - Day Trip>> 28 April

sounds good! dependent on the schengen visa situation for etienne though, so will check this out next week...
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Old 24-03-07, 05:38 PM   #7
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Default Re: SV650.org Does France - Day Trip>> 28 April

I would so much like to do this, hell I even think I deserve to go. But also think that the chances of being able to go are highly unlikely. Oh well. If circumstances change and there are still spaces, I shall let you know.

Enjoy it anyway.
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Old 24-03-07, 05:50 PM   #8
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sounds good! dependent on the schengen visa situation for etienne though, so will check this out next week...
the dreaded schengen visa - maybe buy a couple of day returns on the eurotunnel and get a 3/6 month multi entry version. Although our passports werent checked at all going out last weekend as there was no French customs on duty.
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Old 24-03-07, 06:03 PM   #9
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the dreaded schengen visa - maybe buy a couple of day returns on the eurotunnel and get a 3/6 month multi entry version. Although our passports werent checked at all going out last weekend as there was no French customs on duty.
Good thinking!

oh and you've just reminded me that we need the ticket before gettting the visa - when were you guys going to pick them up?
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Old 24-03-07, 06:18 PM   #10
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Good thinking!

oh and you've just reminded me that we need the ticket before gettting the visa - when were you guys going to pick them up?
Paul knows more about this - but thinking once 20 names are sorted and then its prob via email anyways. We just got reference numbers/e-tickets last time but I suspect with the supporting emails this should be enough of a confirmation for your needs. If this is going to take to long you can get them online here for £26 http://www.eurotunnel.com/ukcP3Main
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