A really sociable group made for a great, fun tour.
In Calais the night before…
Many meet in the hotel bar
John & Fred have the same shoes!
A presentation to Nigel…
Who’s on his 20th trip!!
But he has to go home as Janet’s had an accident!!
Heading into town…
There’s a Whitney Huston tribute band
“Hi John & Jen, thanks for another great bike tour – our 12th so far and just as enjoyable as the 1st. We hope we are able to join you again next year on the Spanish Cities tour. As usual everything was planned and organised for us so we don’t have to worry about anything besides riding our bike. It really does make all the difference. Hotels and included meals were great (John – we don’t know how you do it for the price!!) and Colmar was a very pretty town. A great base for 3 nights. This was a great, friendly group on tour and we thank you all for your company. Hopefully we will meet up again on future tours.“
Alan & Julie Grieves, 12th trip, Ducati Multistrada V4S, Norfolk
At morning coffee…
There’s a market in the square
Nigel’s already back in Somerset!
Lots of restaurants at lunch stop
So who didn’t see the wild boar??
Dinner is included tonight
The Chateau is 600 years old!!
“From Alison & me – we had a great tour – everyone was great company. (I’ve just realised I was calling Darren – Martin – for 4 days & not once did he correct me!!) Again, the roads & scenery were stunning (& apart from having to leave the tour early to catch the shuttle) we enjoyed the tour immensely. Many thanks again to you all“
Richard Moore & Alison Harris, 3rd tour, Kawasaki ZH2, Dorset
Coffee stop next day
“Well – I drank lots of good Belgian beer, ate a lot of French and German sausage, and got to ride my motorbike (without losing my license to Le Flic!) to see Titisee. Doesn’t get much better than that…oh, and met some nice people too.”
Stephen Wood, 5th tour, Honda Africa Twin, Gloucestershire
Our 4* hotel for 3 nights
Dinner is included again tonight
The next day is a day off
Some take the train to the Schlumph Motor Museum
“Thanks John, great trip despite my antics! I have to be honest, I was relieved to get out of La France without further run-ins and onto the shuttle.“
Martin (9 trips) & Alison (6 trips) Keswick, BMW R1250 GS, Somerset
F1 Renault (2009)
Bugatti Cabriolet
Mercedes Benz Cabriolet 540k 1938
Hispano-Suiza Berline J12 1933
??? Any ideas??
Bugatti’s
“Hi all, I had a great time with you all on the Colmar trip, the evening meals at the hotels were superb, thanks John. Hopefully meet some of you on another trip.“
Darren Carter, 3rd trip, BMW S1000XR, Staffordshire
Bugatti Coach type 57 – 1936
Parker’s new car – M’lady approves!!
“Hi to the tour, Great rides ,Great hotels and Great food. Fred and I made Le-Touquet without getting wet, then had a few pints of Guinness and made our way home in the morning. Thanks to you all for making it good trip”
Gary Sturley, 3rd tour, Suzuki 1250 Bandit, Surrey
Morris Minor 1952
Ford GPW Jeep 1942
MG (Rover) Metro 6R4 1985
F1 Jordan Type 193
Bugatti Berline type 57C – 1938
“Hi John and Jen (who was missed), the Colmar Tour, where to start…Biblical rain on the way to the tunnel but as John said the tour didn’t start till the next day when he had promised sunshine. Boy did we get sunshine. As per usual the tour was as good as all previous tours, in fact probably better weather. The hotels, the food, the company all up to expectation. I think everyone enjoyed themselves – although Speedy Gonzales Martin went home a few euros down!! Apart from me taking a wrong turn – no excuses I boobed. Till the next time, stay safe everybody.”
Chris Martin, 12th trip, Triumph Tiger 800 XRX, West Yorkshire
More Bugatti’s
Panhard Levassor Monoplace 35CV 1926
Bugatti Veyron 16.4
Ford Coupe RS200 1986
Alpine-Renault 1976
Lotus Roadster Type Super Seven 1961
Mercedes-Benz 300 SL Coupe 1955
Citroen 2CV Berline 1990 Portugal
Tatra 1937 Czech Republic
Arzens “L’Oeuf” (The egg!!) Biplace 1942
Standard Swallow 1934
Renault AG1 Landaulet 1909
Hispano-Suiza Berline J12 – 1933
Voisin Berline C28 – 1936
Mercedes Benz 300 SL Coupe (1955)
Trabant (1986)
Mercedes Benz 300 SC (1956)
For loads more photos see previous years’ testimonials!
Stephen went for a ride-out
It’s a free evening
So time to explore Colmar
Lots of restaurants
The next day many go for a ride-out
Fab roads in the Vosges Mountains
Darren – BMW S1000 XR
Gary – Suzuki Bandit 1250
Richard & Alison – Kawasaki ZH2
Alan & Julie – Ducati Multistrada Pikes Peak
Martin & Alison – BMW R1250 GS
Morris & Sarah – BMW R1200 GS
Karen – Triumph Tiger 660 Sport
Backmarker Chris – Tiger 800
Darren – BMW S1000 XR
Daryl – KTM 1290 Super Adv
Fred – Triumph Explorer 1200
Stephen – Honda Africa Twin
Alison & Richard
With Alan behind
Sarah & Morris
Karen
Chris
Back at the hotel
Time for drinks
Another free night tonight
It’s a short stroll into town
Coffee stop next day
The group in the Vosges
Dinner is included the last night
Ready to leave
Richard & Alison are off to Calais
Paul – “Parker” – Triumph Tiger 800 XR
Alan & Julie – Ducati Multistrada V4S
That’s it, all back to Calais
Thanks to everyone for coming on this tour – without the usual luggage van! Thanks too to those who sent photos & feedback. We look forward to seeing many of you again on future tours. Keep well & ride safe, John (& Jen)
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