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23-01-07, 09:16 AM
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Nurburgring
Hi all, just wondering if any of the SV bunch have ever taken a trip to and done a lap of the Nurburgring?
Cheers Tapemonkey. |
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23-01-07, 09:19 AM
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23-01-07, 09:29 AM
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Yes, but not on a bike. I'm not sure that I would ever do the 'ring on a bike.
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23-01-07, 09:32 AM
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23-01-07, 09:39 AM
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Why? Because the incident/accident/death rate is stupidly high for motorcyclists on the Nurburgring. Compared to other vehicles on the 'ring, even the fastest most well ridden motorcycles are slow. I am not too keen on being punted off by some nutter in an M3 or 911 who misjudged his braking point.
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23-01-07, 09:41 AM
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23-01-07, 09:43 AM
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Doing a Euro tour in June and the lads are talking of a trip to the ring - I might just take pics of the action, or blag a tour with Andrea Schmidt
 I don't want to die yet...
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23-01-07, 09:43 AM
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That said, it's wise to choose your time carefully. At busy times I suppose it would be a bit unerving having cars flying past all the time. |
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23-01-07, 09:47 AM
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Having said that, the mountain roads that surround the 'ring are some of the most gorgeous biking roads in existence. Smooth grippy tarmac, perfectly cambered and just never-ending bends. It would be worth a long weekend just to spend riding those roads, and then do one day in one of those Alfa 75s that you can hire.
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23-01-07, 10:06 AM
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http://nurburgring.org.uk/ http://www.nuerburgring.de/home/index.html?L=1 And if the safety stats put you off have a look at K's photo/story from last year's trip. Distinct lack of death and destruction here: http://forums.sv650.org/viewtopic.php?t=42352 Andy. |
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