No French Run

Me too and it'll certainly be happening, just a question of when and
for how long.

When I've fixed a date I'll post it here. Others are free and more
than welcome to come along but people can organise their own trip and
we'll meet somewhere near Dover.

Checks vague-o-meter. That'll do nicely.

 

Actually he said "only wants to". Not a tremendous lure for less experienced
riders. It's what I liked about Tab actually: No matter how fast he was or
what a pissed up twat he was, he had nothing but confidence-inspiring
comments to make and a humility that made him really easy company. Which is
a far cry from some people who are happy to rip others to shreds seemingly
bent on pushing them beyond their abilities. Still, I guess the crashing
noises would alleviate the dullness when the ciggies finished. "If everyone
was the same..."

Fantastic.

 

Bear says...

 

<round of applause>

It was precisely that aspect of Mat that made my ride out with him on
the Corden weekend so special. I will never forget the positive comments
he made about my bike riding because they said so much about him and his
attitude to people. One of those rare people who leave a positive
impression on you and no negative ones.

 

Yes, but we racers have a different idea of danger to ordinary
peoples'.

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Removes tongue from cheek.

 

I'm interested.

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On Thu, 21 Jul 2005 20:46:01 +0100, Jeremy

No probs. I'm really keen for others to come along but I don't have
the time or inclination to organise anything. I'll most likely plan
out a route in Northern France over a couple of days and find digs in
whatever town I stop in.

 

Champ says...

I've seen the video, it made me laugh, mostly because I wasn't there.

 

Champ says...

That's me stuffed then.

 

On a similar tip, I'm considering a long weekend in Cornwall as per
my run in April. End of August / beginning of September...

 

Champ emerged from their own little world to say

that looks rather nice
http://www.alpineroads.com/images/photos/grenoble/rousset/07120002.html

I see that a place called Die is at the southern end

Also, Col de la Morte is not far away
http://www.alpineroads.com/grenoble.php

I must return to that area as there seem to be so many nice roads that
missed last time (1995)

 

It's just that when it comes to sticks, your standards are too high.

 

What's Mike, chopped liver?

 

NP. I shall be in Froggyland the week before and may extend my leave by
a week, anyway. I may even pop along to Chépy if I'm in the area.

 

Well I have had that experience. I see, though, that we are in smiley
land so that's fine.

 

Unless he owed you money ;-)

 

Is another man's idea of a joke. In retrospect, not very funny, but I
do hate it when people take me seriously.

I don't remember that. I _do_ remember that yellow harley on the wrong
side of the road in one of the gravel sections passing within a foot
or so of me in the opposite direction. Just before my 'slower than
Ginge' phase, as I'm sure you recall.

Oh, and watching Mike in my mirrors mount the central res that he
hadn't spotted as we were all overtaking a long line of traffic was
quite amusing, too.

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You did get a few seconds ahead, yes, although ISTR traffic being
involved. But who cares, it was just as much fun trying to catch you
back up. Fucking great road though.

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Oh, was that the reason? We were all a bit puzzled at your decision.
As you know, we were more than happy for you to stick with us. Still,
you got the chance for another miles-per-day challenge, which you
always seem to enjoy.

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Bad form, and all, but I realise some folk have taken this a bit more
seriously than was intended, so I'd like to formally retract the
following comment:

I was really only trying to wangle a way to make this point:

So I'd be more than happy to join up with any group that's coming down
my way this summer, fast or slow, and as ever you'd be welcome chez
nous. And I've got some _cracking_ routes worked out...

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