The group in the Verdon Gorges on Rich & Heidi’s first tour. Brilliant roads and good weather throughout (with just one shower) made for some fabulous riding – and a winner at Monte Carlo!
Jen introduces new owners Rich & Heidi…
But Jen’s not dressed for driving the van!
Rich gives his first morning briefing…
John can’t help joining in!
Lunch stop
“What a brilliant 9 days! Some fantastic roads, from wide sweepers to twisty gorges, there really is something for everyone on this tour. Gorgeous hotels – all with secure bike parking – and some truly scrumptious food, along with a great bunch of people, getting re-acquainted with old friends & meeting new. Hope to meet some of them again on future tours”
Dick Hallsworth, 12th tour, & Sara Sheppard, 8th tour, Triumph Tiger 900 GT Pro, Norfolk
Parking at lunch stop
Rich is leading on his KTM 1290 Super Adventure
Jen’s riding on her Suzuki GSXS1000
Reece on his Ducati Multistrada V4 Rally
Vince – Honda Forza 750 SCOOTER!
Steve on his Honda Africa Twin
“Thanks for a fantastic trip – definitely be booking another one!”
And following the review – “Hi John & Jen, the photos are really great, thank you for making it so special.”
Steve Nash, 1st tour, Honda Africa Twin, West Midlands
Stewart on his BMW F900 GS
Caimin on his BMW R1300 GS
Marcus – Triumph Tiger 900 Rally Pro
Martyn & Claire, BMW R1200 GS
“Dear John, Jen, Rich & Heidi, thank you for a fabulous tour, we had great fun. A bit of a wobble at the beginning but soon sorted. A great mix for us of old & new friends. Fab roads, favourite hotel – the stunning [top secret!] with that breakfast to die for!!”
Martyn & Claire Wyatt, 7th tour, BMW R1200 GS, Somerset
Paul – BMW K1600 GT
Marc & Nicky – BMW 1250 GS
Daryl – KTM 1290 Super Adventure
Michael – KTM 1290 Adventure
Gerald – BMW R1250 GSA
Eddie & Julie – BMW K1600 GT
Our first hotel
Some walk to visit the fabulous…
Chateau de Chenonceau
Martyn & Claire
Claire & Heidi
Jen & John in the hotel bar
Marcus, Derek, Paul, Caimin, Martyn
Rich & Heidi with Vince
Nicky, Marc & Eddie
Dinner is included tonight
Heidi & Rich – cheers!
Rich welcomes everyone
John’s told a joke…
Thanks to the chef…
And to the sous-chef!
There’s always a morning briefing
Rich is leading the tour
Russ – Honda Africa Twin
Derek – BMW 850 GSA
“Back-markers” Dick & Sara – Tiger 900 GT Pro
Morning coffee stop
Lunch stop
Great scenery
Cross over a dam
Brilliant roads today
Another lovely hotel
Drinks in the hotel bar
Marcus, Derek & Reece
Dinner is included again tonight
Our second hotel
Always a morning briefing
Vince has an announcement…
It’s Daryl’s 65th birthday :-
Approaching the Millau Bridge
We stop at the viewing area
The Group at the Millau Bridge
Walk up for a great view
Those who walked up
Eddie & Julie with Martyn
Claire & Martyn
Claire’s view as pillion
We ride into the Tarn Gorges
It’s stunning scenery
Stop for a coffee break
Pool at our next (new) hotel
It’s a free night
Stroll into Uzes – it’s so pretty
The new hotel is lovely
Morning briefing
Pretty lunch stop
Gorgeous tree-lined roads
Lovely roads in Provence
View from our next hotel for 2 nights
“Dirty” beers!
Us !
Jen went for an early swim
View from the rooftop terrace
It’s a day off…
Russ & Daryl go for a ride-out
The best view for bike parking!
Reece meets up with an old school friend
His partner likes Reece’s Ducati !
Many take the bus to Monaco
Fab flowers
Luxury cars at the Casino
Those who went to Monaco
See the super yachts
Dick & Sara
We take the Bateau Bus
Yes please !!
Marcus
Caimin
Monaco’s getting ready for Formula E
Walk up to the Palace
Dignatories leaving
Dick & Sara – note the gull !
Explore the old town
John finds a Limoncello shop!
Visit the Cathedral
We wait for others to arrive
Back at the Casino
We go inside to place a bet
Drinks back on the terrace
Two free nights to explore Villefranche
There are lots of restaurants
See the underground passages
It’s so pretty
A lovely sunrise
A cruise liner has arrived
Morning briefing
Vince’s scooter now does pizza deliveries!!
We ride out through Nice
Then ride the Route Napoleon
Bikes overtake the van
Marcus marks the junction
At lunch stop there’s a market
A picnic lunch
Super scenery
Next it’s the Gorges de Verdon
Stop at a fabulous viewing area
The group in the Gorges de Verdon
Heidi & Rich
Caimin
Paul
Martyn, Nicky, Claire & Marc
Rich – KTM 1290 Super Adventure
Caimin – BMW R1300 GS
Jen – Suzuki GSXS 1000
Eddie & Julie – BMW K1600 GT
Marcus – Triumph Tiger 900 Rally Pro
Stewart – BMW F900 GS
Russ – Honda Africa Twin
Paul – BMW K1600 GT
Derek – BMW 850 GSA
Martyn & Claire – BMW R1200 GS
Daryl – KTM 1290 Super Adventure
Gerald – BMW R1250 GSA
Steve – Honda Africa Twin
Marc & Nicky – BMW 1250 GS
Michael – KTM 1290 Adventure
Dick & Sara – Triumph Tiger 900 GT Pro
So where’s the back-marker?!
Picturesque villages
More fab roads
Our next hotel
Drinks before dinner
There’s live music
Dinner is included again tonight
Russ being daft…!
And so is Dick !
Ride round the original Arc de Triomphe
Rich
Daryl
Reece
Caimin
Marcus
Michael
Derek
Steve
Jen
Russ & Vince
Eddie & Julie
Paul
Martyn & Claire, then Stewart
Mark & Nicky
Gerald
Dick & Sara
Approaching fuel stop
Next – the Gorges d’Ardeche
Coffee stop
Quick stop at the Pont D’Arc
At lunch stop
There’s SNOW on the volcanoes!
Our next hotel
Has an amazing breakfast!
Our morning briefing
Biker babes Nicky & Claire
Lunch stop
Our final hotel
Drinks before dinner
Dinner is in a local restaurant
Everyone
Jen thanks Rich & Heidi for their first tour
Rich – sorry Heidi!
Jen has the Casino money…
John announces the winning number…
It’s Russ! – unbelievable !
He’s won it before !!
John starts off the jokes
Paul’s up next
John’s got another joke…
Sara’s played “guess the vegetable” before!!
Daryl takes a turn
Martyn’s up next
Heidi has a present for Martyn…
Men’s Tena pads!!
Martyn has another joke
Daryl’s up again
Followed by Reece
Eddie’s up next
Rich says a few words
John has to finish off…
With the penguin joke!
Our final morning briefing
Thanks to “Back-markers” Dick & Sara
Lunch stop before the ferry
Sailing home – thanks Sara
Gerald & Martyn after an exhausing trip! (from Paul)
This was a big undertaking for Rich & Heidi’s first tour – they soon got to grips with our system & we wish them every success for running future tours & taking the business forward in the future. Thanks to Dick & Sara for riding as “back-markers”, to all those who sent in photos and to everyone for the great timekeeping (except Gerald!!). This tour has amazing scenery, brilliant roads with super hotels & food. We hope to see many of you again on future tours. Ride safe, John & Jen – and Rich & Heidi.
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