The group at St Mere Eglise for the first tour of the year
First stop, Pegasus Bridge
“Just returned from the WW2 Extended Sights tour. It was our first time on a bike tour, and what a tour. Down to meticulous planning and preparation from BN European Tours. John you took us to some amazing places. You went above and beyond to look after everyone – you were amazing. The villages were fab, roads were fantastic, the hotels were just wow. We met some amazing people, had so much fun, can’t wait to do another tour. Obviously we were the best group this year!! so a big thank you John, and to Dick. Love Sonia & Paul.”
Paul Lawler & Sonia Scragg, 1st tour, Triumph Tiger 1200 GT Pro, Staffordshire
Gerry, Tony & John
We have an English speaking guide
The original bridge
A Horsa Glider
“Hi John, thank you for the tour I had an excellent time.
Positive points;
The phone call prior to the tour was well placed and made me realise how professionally run the trip was going to be.
All WW2 site tours were excellent and relevant, I loved and learnt a huge amount from each stop.
Your knowledge on the subject matter at each location.
The meals included were EXCELLENT and your individual attention to all the group was exceptional.
Length of riding per leg and pace was great, Hotels – location and condition.
Your individual attention with Nick speaks volumes to me.
Negative points;
NIL, there wasn’t one point in the trip where I thought things could have been run better.
In short I had an excellent time and will return once we have sold our house.
Thanks again John and see you soon.”
Marcus James, 1st tour, Ducati Multistrada V4, Berkshire
Stop at the new British Memorial
“Hi guys, another brilliant tour from the House of Eggleton. Quite full-on to start with what with the attractions, coffee, lunch and petrol, but somewhat more relaxed from Bayeux onwards. We managed some good riding on some good roads with a couple of very heavy rain showers thrown in just to make things interesting! All hotels and rooms were pretty good, a couple were exceptional. The included (I don’t know how we do it at the price) meals were all excellent and gave a good chance for everyone to review the days riding, and to discuss whether it was going to rain the next day or not… Lastly I would like to thank all the “Knights of the Road” I rode with for a week or so, it really was a pleasure and look forward to seeing some of you on a future tour.”
Reece Compton, 9th visit, Ducati Multistrada V4, Essex
See the statues at Arromanches
To commemorate the 75th anniversary
Mulberry B Harbour at Arromanches
Outside the new museum
“Hi John & Jen, this is my second trip with B&N tours and I was not disappointed – right from the start John made everyone welcome while laying out the plan for the week ahead. The hotels did not disappoint and the evening meals provided an opportunity for everyone to get to know each other, the tour was very well organised and the riding was fun despite the odd shower!!
Any issues were dealt with very quickly in a friendly & efficient manner. If you are looking for a well organised and friendly tour you cannot go wrong with B&N tours – they really go the extra mile to help everyone have fun and stay safe, don’t wish you had done it – go for it and have a great time”
Gerry Jolly, 2nd tour, Triumph Tiger Explorer, Essex (Thanks for sending some photos – Jen)
Visit the German Gun Battery
Paul & Sonia
Then the American Cemetery
Overlooking Omaha Beach
Chris & Diane
“Hi John & Jen, just a brief note to say how much I enjoyed the tour.
Being my first time as Backmarker I had a different perspective but thoroughly enjoyed the experience! As usual the hotels, routes, meals etc were great and the places we visited were thought provoking.
A super group of fellow guests who did not let a “little ” rain dampen our spirits. Look forward to meeting some of them again on future tours – meanwhile can’t wait for July and the Black Forest!! Best Wishes”
Dick Hallsworth, 8th trip, Triumph Tiger 660 Sport, Norfolk
The Cathedral at Bayeux
Next day, visit the German Cemetery
Gerry, John & Tony
Dick
“Hi John and Jen, I’d like to thank John for putting together a great tour, I enjoyed every minute of it. The hotels were great and the organised dinners were lovely with a good variety of meals – even the weather didn’t spoil things too much! I would have preferred a little more time when arriving at the hotels before going to dinner but it was my first tour so would be more organised myself on the next one, and certainly would do another tour with yourselves. Thanks again“
John Towers, 1st tour, Triumph Tiger 660 Sport, Essex (Thanks for sending some photos – Jen)
Next stop La Pointe du Hoc
“Just returned from doing our second tour with BN European Tours. The WW2 tour was brilliant with once again interesting places to see, fantastic roads (a mixture to suit everyone’s taste) and comfy hotels. A really friendly group of people which helped to make the trip even better. On this tour several evening meals were included – which were all great. To quote John “I don’t know how we do it for the price!”. 
Can’t wait to see next year’s tours.”
Chris & Diane Ramsden, 2nd tour, Tiger 660 Sport & Honda NC750S, Yorkshire
The group at St Mere Eglise
Private John M Steele…
“Hi John, I know my trip was somewhat curtailed but the two days I did have were very enjoyable and a great bunch of guys.
Once again thank you for all your help it was really appreciated. You and Jen run a super business and I will booking another trip.
All the best to the best.”
Nick Guy, 2nd trip, Triumph Tiger 660 Sport, Hampshire
Airborne Museum at St Mere Eglise
Don’t jump Reece!!
Derek
Chris & Diane
Tour leader John
At Utah beach
Utah beach
Nick has to head home…
So Caimin did need fuel after all!!
Coffee stop next day
Bryan & Jackie – BMW R1250GS
Craig – Suzuki V-Strom 800
“Backmarker” Dick – Tiger 660 Sport
Tony – Triumph Tiger 900GT
Reece – Ducati Multistrada V4
Marcus – Ducati Multistrada V4
Charlie – Yamaha 900 XSR
Caimin – BMW F850 GS
Our next hotel
Setting off the next day
Visit the Espadon submarine
Charlie, John T & Derek
Chris & Diane in the torpedo room
Bryan & Jackie
Marcus & Caimin
Paul & Gerry
Sonia
The “U-Boat” pens
The group at St Nazaire
A free night at La Rochelle
Paul & Sonia – Tiger 1200 GT Pro
Diane – Honda NC750 S
Chris – Tiger 660 Sport
Gerry – Triumph Tiger Explorer
Visit Oradour-Sur-Glane
Craig
Paul & Sonia
The church, where…
the women & children were burned
Our next hotel
Dinner is included again
Visit the Saumur Tank Museum
Craig, Marcus & Gerry
Sonia takes aim!
Flak 88 – German anti-aircraft gun
Jagdpanzer – German anti-tank vehicle
T62 – Russian tank with infrared night vision
RM70 – Russian rocket launcher
GB – “Comet” Cruiser Tank
Russian SU-100 & KV1
USA – LVT-4 Alligator
French – Vespa Tap 56
USA – Sherman M4
French – Leclerc
Chris
French – AMX 30 Pluton – nuclear missile launcher (twice the force of the Hiroshima bomb)
Russian – V-55 engine
Chieftain MK10
German – Leopard ll
Our last night
Dinner is included again
Diane & Chris
John T – Tiger 660 Sport
Tour Leader John – Tiger 900 GT Pro
The group at Sable
Derek – Kawasaki Versys 650
Tony had left his passport behind!
John & view of the “Falaise Gap”
Final visit the Memorial at Montormel
Dick relinquishes the high-viz
And that’s all folks!
Back to Portsmouth…
Where a week ago Charlie was ready to board…
A really sociable bunch of people made for a good first tour of the season. Thanks to Dick for riding as back-marker and thanks to Gerry & John T for sending some photos, we hope to see many of you again on future trips. Ride safe, John (& Jen!)
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