Testimonial 4×4 (4 nights/4 countries – on bikes!) 21-25 June 2016
The Group in Luxembourg
 We always start the tour with a briefing |
 First coffee stop |
“Hi John & Jen, thank-you very much for another great trip, the roads, routes and hotels were all fantastic. Your hard work and research has paid off yet again. Thank-you once again.”
Paul Horton, 5th trip, Triumph Sprint 1050
 We always re-group before & after any motorway |
 Bikes parked up at lunch stop |
 Drinks at our hotel in Belgium |
 Time to relax before dinner |
“Bonjour John/Jen, just to say that the tour was fabulous. It couldn’t be anything else really, what with all the jokers on the trip. I have never laughed so much for so long at so much. What a great bunch of guys – I would love to do a trip again with all of them and its all down to you guys for making it happen. All the hotels are great, but personally, I do like Cochem the best… I would like a day to explore the place properly – maybe a 4×5?? Thanks again to the both of you, it really was amazing, again!! Regards,”
Dave Washington, 8th trip, BMW R1200GSA
 Dinner is included our first night, with welcome speeches and a bad joke from John… |
 It’s not long before Ken “Live at the Apollo” Cullern takes over the joke telling! |
 Breakfast area in our hotel |
 Always a morning briefing before we set off |
“Good morning John and Jen…another fantastic tour with Bike Normandy. The organisation was, as usual, first class. The roads were superb and it was good to meet up with old and new friends. The 4×4 tour was a tour of two halves; some in the pouring rain and some in temperatures of 33 deg C. Thanks again for a fantastic 4×4 tour. I look forward to the next one! Oh, and by the way, give my regards to Harry when you see him next! Thanks again”
Ken Cullern, 12th trip, Suzuki GSXR 750
 Coffee & cakes in Monschau |
 Such a pretty town |
 The lads enjoying huge gateaux |
 Gotcha Paul H ! |
“Hi John and Jen, just wanted to say thank you for another great tour – a great week with great company and brilliant roads. Organisation was as always, first class – the only down-side is that it’s all over too quickly. See you again next year. Kind Regards”
Jim Plant, 3rd trip, BMW R1200RS
 Paul N & Paul T |
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“Hi John & Jen, just wanted to say how much I enjoyed the trip. Even though I was a late addition to the tour, and most of the others knew each other, I was still made welcome by all on the tour. The pace was good and we all rode well together, with most taking turns as the back marker. Your routes are first class and it is obvious you put a lot of research into each days riding. The hotels used and the meals included were of a very good standard. Look forward to coming on another tour in the near future. Regards,” Paul Newman, 3rd trip, BMW 1200GS |
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 All parked up at coffee stop |
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| “John & Jen, had a great week on the 4 x 4. Great riding on fantastic roads. Really good hotel choices. It was great to ride with a really fun bunch of lads. Looking forward to another trip in the future. Cheers”
Frazer Wood, 2nd trip, Triumph Explorer |
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 Jen takes a turn as “back-marker” in the van! |
 Leaving lunch stop |
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 Not just any white van – the BN van!!! |
 The Group at the Nurburgring |
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 Five go round a racetrack! |
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 Here come the boys! |
 John goes first followed by Nigel |
 Then Richard, Steve & Liam |
 Nigel’s back first! |
 Steve’s next |
 Then John |
 Richard, followed by his son… |
 Liam |
 They did it!! |
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 Drinks on the hotel terrace |
 Most choose to dine in the hotel |
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 Nigel still buzzing from his lap of the ‘ring |
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 Breakfast room in our hotel |
 This trip had a luggage van |
 A lovely morning in Cochem |
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 The Group in Germany |
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 Jen leading on our Street Triple R |
 Adey on his KTM 990 Adventure |
 Steve on his Kawasaki Z1000SX |
 Liam on his Kawasaki ZX9R |
 Dave on his BMW R1200GSA |
 Andy on his Street Triple R |
 Paul H on his Triumph Sprint 1050 |
 Jim on his BMW R1200RS |
 Ken on his GSXR 750 |
 Garry as back-marker on his BMW R1200 GSA |
 Coffee on the Rhine |
 The pretty town centre |
 Lunch on the Mosel |
 Great balancing act! |
 Music in the town square |
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 Paul N on his BMW 1200GS |
 Frazer on his Triumph Explorer |
 Nigel on his BMW K1300S Motorsport |
 Paul B on his BMW K1300R |
 Richard on his Honda Blackbird |
 Paul T on his Kawasaki Z12R |
 Toilet stop!! |
 Sheltering from the heat !!! |
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The Group in Luxembourg |
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 Drinks in the hotel bar |
 Heading into town! |
 We all end up in the same grill/pizzeria |
 Follow the bear! |
 Fab roads in Luxembourg – Frazer as back-marker |
 25 June – the UK has voted to leave the EU so Ken blanks out the EU flag!! |
 The Group in the Ardennes, Belgium |
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 Stand by your bikes! |
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 Ken & Nigel have a drink on Andy (prev tour) |
 Drinks before dinner |
 Our hotel is right opposite the huge fortress |
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 Dinner is included our last night |
 The jokes soon start |
 Mr “Live at the Apollo” is on again! |
 Paul H takes a turn |
 Jen’s next |
 Followed by Nigel |
 It’s Ken again! |
 John tells another… |
 How did Richard know it was a cucumber! |
 Ken again !! |
| Then the real fun starts… | |
 “Harry” becomes “One-spot”!! |
 Quickly followed by “Two-spots” |
 Steve struggles & Paul B is branded! |
 Sorry Paul – five spots & you’re out!! |
 Ken’s got four spots! |
 And so has Paul N |
 Steve’s almost got it! |
 Laughs all round! |
 And Frazer was doing so well !!! |
 Paul H now has two spots! |
 Garry gets one on the nose ! |
 And the winner with only 3 spots is Dave! |
 Secure parking in the hotel courtyard |
 Waterproofs on at coffee stop |
 By lunchtime the sun’s out again |
 No comment! |
 And that’s all folks! |
Another great tour, great riding by all, lots of fun & more sunshine than rain! We look forward to seeing many of you again. Ride safe, John & Jen. |