Old Codger on tour – again!

[Cousin Jack]

This time it is the Pyrenees. Shorter tour this time, only 10 days, and 2 of them are on a boat. Plymouth to Santander by ferry, ride down the Pyrenees to Andorra, turn around and ride back by a different route, and then catch the ferry home again. Easy peasy, even for an old codger on a gurl’s bike.

This time I have researched and perfected the difficult (for an old fart) art of taking a picture on the phone and posting it to TRC without the intermediate stage of transferring to my laptop, and the 3-4 week delay. Watch this space!

Bike is fettled, new tyres (all scrubbed in now) and new chain and sprockets. Now waiting for the off on September 24th. Only a quick flip to Plymouth at the UK end, no long slog to the Tunnel or to Felixstowe this time. https://magellanmotorcycletours.co.uk/t ... ic-cities/

Another trip with Magellan Motorcycle Tours, the 3rd time I have been with them. Not the cheapest, but certainly one of the best tour companies. Lots of information, full satnav files, decent hotels, good guides, and a general feeling of confidence that if the shit does hit the fan they will do their best by you. If you want a guided tour, and they go the places you want to go, I thoroughly recommend them.
And no, I don't get a discount for recommending them!

So 24th September, mark it in your diaries and this time there WILL be pics.

[Count Steer]

This time I have researched and perfected the difficult (for an old fart) art of taking a picture on the phone and posting it to TRC without the intermediate stage of transferring to my laptop, and the 3-4 week delay. Watch this space!

Err....

[Le_Fromage_Grande]

How long do you spend riding each day?
Is it a group of people all riding together?
Is it a group of people staying at the same hotel each night?

[Cousin Jack]

Depends, usually 4 -5 hours
If they want to, all have the GPS routes, and you can swan off by yourself. Usually the group breaks into smaller groups of like-minded people, but this is not a formal thing.
Yes. Usually with 1 or 2 group dinners during a tour. Other nights people can do their own thing.

[Le_Fromage_Grande]

Sounds good, I don't like riding in groups, but meeting up with people in the evening sounds good.

[mangocrazy]

So 24th September, mark it in your diaries and this time there WILL be pics.

Ha! As it so happens, I will be in the south of France from 7th September to 8th October, so there really is no excuse not to meet up at some point. I could make the jaunt across France to Andorra and meet you there. Does that sound like the germination of A Plan.


(Assuming you actually want to meet a reprobate such as I, of course... )

[Cousin Jack]

Last 2 tours, with Magellan, and in fact every organised tour I have been on, 99% of the people have been great and we have all got on together.

On longer tours there are usually several 'rest days' where we stay at a hotel for a couple of nights. Ride outs are organized, or you can do your own thing, or nothinh at all.

It is all 'organized', but not regimented if you know what I mean. You can opt out, ride by yourself, and follow a different route. It is your holiday.

[Cousin Jack]

This time I have researched and perfected the difficult (for an old fart) art of taking a picture on the phone and posting it to TRC without the intermediate stage of transferring to my laptop, and the 3-4 week delay. Watch this space!

Err....

One day you will be old and forgetful too my son.

[Cousin Jack]

Ha! As it so happens, I will be in the south of France from 7th September to 8th October, so there really is no excuse not to meet up at some point. I could make the jaunt across France to Andorra and meet you there. Does that sound like the germination of A Plan.


(Assuming you actually want to meet a reprobate such as I, of course... )

I will PM you.

[mangocrazy]

The tour organisers (or your good self) have picked a good time for such jolly japes. For the most part the end of September is an ideal time to be riding motorcycles in the south of France - just about the right level of heat, all the tourists have gone home and prices have returned to reasonable levels.

[Dodgy69]

What about some drone footage.

[Cousin Jack]

What about some drone footage.

The only drone (according to Mrs CJ) is me. Given the problems I have had in posting photos I shuðder to think what sort of a horlicks I would make of drone footage.

[slowhare]

Nice, like this area. Looking forward to some epic pics.

[Noggin]

I'm looking forward to the photos as this is an area I want to 'do' as soon as I can ride far enough

[Potter]

Let us know how the ferry to Santander is.
I plan to do this on a bike or the Caterham to visit relatives in the SoF, but not sure if it would be nicer to take that ferry or drive down through France - the bonus with the ferry is I can tie in a trip to Pamplona as well.

[Cousin Jack]

Off tomorrow. All packed, bike ready, watch this space. Only problem is the somewhat stormy weather tomorrow, with the infamous Bay of Biscay ahead.

[DefTrap]

Bon voyage CJ.
Hope the weather is kind and you have a blinding time.

[Skub]

Safe travels CJ.

[Cousin Jack]

On board the Pont Aven, just leaving Plymouth after a couple of hours queuing. Why does travel always require multiple queues?

[mangocrazy]

Bon voyage, CJ and have a splendid time. I'm not entirely sure whether I'll be able to meet up in Andorra, but will keep you posted on developments.