The Group at the Nurburgring – another great group (our favourites (until the next tour!)) & glorious weather made for a fab tour.
Street decorations in Calais
We’re ready for the Euros final
As are Andy, Keith & Russ !
There’s a concert in the square
England vs Spain…
We score!!! But lose 2-1
They’re still smiling though!!
Fireworks for Bastille Day
“Hi John & Jen, another great tour, the number of people returning year on year speaks volumes, it was good to meet up with friends made on previous tours too. The organisation and attention to detail was again flawless. This being my 11th tour [plus one as van driver!] showed that your commitment to getting everything right is still 100%. The choice of routes, fuel stops, hotels and food was all excellent. This all makes for worry free days allowing you to concentrate on your riding and not where to go or what to do next, especially when it comes to road closures and diversions – it’s terrific!”
Keith Osman, 12th trip, Kawasaki ZH2, West Sussex
Briefing before we set off
Morning coffee stop
Jen’s leading today
We ALWAYS regroup for any motorway
Lunch stop
“Hi John and Jen, well tour No2 done! And it did not disappoint. An excellent week in every way. New great roads explored, new friends and great food. Who could ask for more! Thankyou once again for your hard work in making sure everything ran as smoothly as ever.”
Daz Barker, 2nd tour, BMW F900R, Nottinghamshire
Stop for the locals!
Afternoon coffee stop
So who didn’t see the wild boar?!
We’re going that way!!
“Hi Jen & John, another fantastic holiday organised by you both. Our 10th one so we were awarded our ’10 trips’ t-shirts! (and as you say John, we don’t know how you do it for the money!) You are both wonderful hosts throughout the trip and nothing is ever too much bother if issues arise.
The hotels and organised dinners were great, along with all the routes, a mixture of twisties, sweepers and the odd diversion all made to great riding each day. And to top it all off, a fab group of people made the trip good fun with so many giggles along the way.
See you in 5 weeks for our next trip”
Ian & Heather Phillips, KTM 1290 Superduke GT, Devon
Our hotel is next to…
Europe’s largest fort
Drinks before dinner
Dinner is included tonight
John has to tell a joke!!
Ta dah!
Russ M has done 10 trips
As has Andy A
And Heather…
With Ian of course!
Secure parking at the hotel
Morning coffee stop
What a fab view
The group in the Ardennes
Jamie with Derek the goat…
Don’t all go in the same cafe!!
Russ S, Keith, Andy & Greg
Jen’s leading again today
Some fabulous roads
A wet afternoon coffee stop
Jamie’s bike has a puncture…
How many men does it take…??!!
Andy M with Heather…
Finally (!) a group photo…where are we going?
To Infinity & Beyond!!
With Jen too
At our hotel many enjoy the pool
Drinks on the terrace
It’s a free night
Always a morning briefing
Leaving Luxembourg
Morning coffee stop
John’s leading today
Jamie marks the junction
Daz – BMW F900R
Darren – BMW R1200 GS
Simon – BMW M1000R
Ian & Heather – KTM 1290 Superduke GT
Andy M – Ducati Multistrada Pikes Peak
Harvey – Honda VFR 800
Russ M – Honda Africa Twin
Andy A – BMW S1000R
Russ S – Aprilia Tuono 1100 V4
Backmarker Chris N – BMW 1000XR
We ride through vineyards
Alongside the Mosel River
There’s a deviation
Great views
Pretty villages
Lunch stop
Is at Bernkastel Kues
Leaving lunch
Nigel – BMW R1250 RS
Greg – Kawasaki Z1000 SX
Gaz – BMW 1000XR
Rich – KTM 1290 Adventure
Keith – Kawasaki ZH2
Afternoon coffee stop
Enjoying ice creams
Ian
Greg & Andy A
More ice creams!
Brilliant roads
Not one of us!
Secure garage parking
Our hotel for two nights
Drinks before dinner
Dinner is included again
Fabulous steaks!
Next day is a day off…
Some of us go for a ride-out
Great view of Cochem
We catch up to the tractors
Russ followed by Jamie
Russ M – Honda Africa Twin
Jamie – Speed Triple 1200 RS
Gaz – BMW 1000XR
Lots of twisties
Daz – BMW F900 R
Jamie
Jamie & Gaz
Rich – KTM 1290 Adventure
Gaz & Jamie
We stop at Boppard
Those who came on the ride
More ice creams!
Leaving Boppard
We stop at a viewing area
Gaz & Daz
Jamie’s brought Derek!
Jen’s view as pillion
Daz & Gaz
Andy M stayed in Cochem
With Darren & Harvey
Darren went for a swim
Then they had a few beers!
Others took the train to Koblenz
And also had a few beers!
A blast from the past!!
Free time to explore Cochem
It’s so pretty
A wine vending machine !!:-
Chris & Jamie went for a massage…
Us – with Jamie (Rich & Russ too)
Lots of restaurants to choose from
Next morning…
Quick repair to Harvey’s bike
Our daily briefing
Setting off
We stop at the Nurburgring
The Group at the Nurburgring
Hi Simon!
Jamie
Next stop Monschau
For coffee & more cake!!
Another pretty town
Ian & Heather saw a wedding couple
Yet more cake!!
Another train…
John’s TV debut was at this café in “The Missing”
Ready to leave
Afternoon lunch stop
More ice creams!
And another train!
Harvey & Darren
Jen’s favourite (sorry Otto!!)
Jen & Heather
More great roads
Approaching Dinant
Does my bum look big in this van?!
Our final hotel
Andy M & Harvey
Ian & Heather
Drinks before dinner
Andy & Greg
We head into town
Where the saxophone was invented
Please keep the window open Andy!!!
Dinner is included tonight
We have to thank…
Chris “Nasher” for a great job as “Back-marker”
We have a “Mr & Mr” competition!!
Keith & Russ – no match!
A match!
No match!
No match again! We expected better!!
Darren & Andy – a match
A match…
And another match!
No match!!
Rich & Jamie are next
A match…
A match…
And another!
With the most “matches” Rich & Jamie…
But we need a tie-break…
Who knows more about their mate?
The winner is Jamie!
John has to tell a joke…
Greg’s played the game before!!
Andy & Keith having fun!!
Breakfast room
Russ, Greg, Keith & Andy
Final briefing
Fill up – then you won’t run out!
Coffee break before motorway
All back to Eurotunnel
Missed this – Jen with Derek!
And that’s all folks! Another great group – all who had been on tour with us before – a first! – enjoyed some really good, fast riding & fun times. Thanks to “Back-marker” Chris “Nasher”, thanks to everyone who sent photos too. We look forward to seeing you again soon. Ride safe & keep well, John & Jen
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