November 8, 200619 yr Voici 4 dates de grandes classiques en France. Le 08 Avril 2007 3 jours de L'Indre Le 20 Mai 2007 4 jours de L'aveyron Le 14 Juillet 2007 4 jours de La creuse Le 26 Aout 2007 5 jours du Verdon from the trialsmag web page
November 8, 200619 yr Cheers HRC1, Best start saving those Tesco clubcard vouchers again to pay for "le tunnel"
November 9, 200619 yr Was thinking today about French trialling as it looks like my parents are moving to France and would be a shame not to take the bike when i visit! Does anybody know if there are any restrictions on bike racks on ferrys or the Chunnel? What sort of extra security measures would i need to take if i took the overnight down to Le Havre? Any tips or hints gratefully received. Roy.
November 9, 200619 yr Wiltshire boy, I take mybike on a rack to france alot,normally through the tunnel but have taken the ferry a couple of times On overnight ferry i just locked bike to rack. I got back to the car deck the next morning to check it was still there. If had gone it would be in somebodys van(no where else much to hide one on ferry)
November 9, 200619 yr Cheers Mudman, that's what i wanted to hear. I didn't fancy the drive down in the old Transit!
November 16, 200619 yr HI Apparently, I am led to believe that bike racks are not strickly legal in France and even Spain. Having said that I have only ever been stopped on the M 25 in Blighty. I have used mine quite a lot here and have never had more than a curious glance from the Gendarmarie.... The chances of being stopped in a vehicle with british plates is minimal although speed cameras are starting to catch on this side of the channel .... Youve been warned..........
November 17, 200619 yr These events all classes? What they like? Edited November 17, 200619 yr by pitley
November 17, 200619 yr The French 4 day caters for every class of rider from Experts which is probably Euro round standard down to beginner and everything in between. It's all pretty relaxed with no time limit. It's usually one lap on Thursday then two laps thereafter or you can choose just to do one lap, they're quite long laps resulting in long days! In summary it's a great event in the sun, with cheap beer/even cheaper wine and BBQ's all week! Edited November 17, 200619 yr by Hughesy
November 18, 200619 yr there are four main routes so it is possible you could fall between, but its a great trial.
November 18, 200619 yr The 4 day of the creuse is amazing! i was observing last year and was hoping to ride this year but no licences etc means i cant So any of you lot who saw me last year get ready with your
December 11, 200619 yr Well, funnily enough, the house that me Mum and Dad are keen on is in Bourganeuf so might well see you soon BikerDude!
December 12, 200619 yr Voici 4 dates de grandes classiques en France. Le 08 Avril 2007 3 jours de L'Indre Le 20 Mai 2007 4 jours de L'aveyron Le 14 Juillet 2007 4 jours de La creuse Le 26 Aout 2007 5 jours du Verdon from the trialsmag web page The 4 day of the creuse has now been confirmed as the 12th to the 15th of July! So start getting your hotels/gites etc sorted guys Well, funnily enough, the house that me Mum and Dad are keen on is in Bourganeuf so might well see you soon BikerDude! Hah! Cool! How old are you? Edited December 13, 200619 yr by bikerdude2006fr
December 13, 200619 yr Heard that to ride these trials you need lights fitted including stop light off the rear brake, anyone enlighten me? Also my lad is 17 and I'm trying to get him through his bike test asap with a view to us both riding one of the French events. Does anyone know what the legal requirements are for a 17yr old and if they are restricted to a certain capacity etc? Ta Eiger
December 13, 200619 yr Heard that to ride these trials you need lights fitted including stop light off the rear brake, anyone enlighten me? Also my lad is 17 and I'm trying to get him through his bike test asap with a view to us both riding one of the French events. Does anyone know what the legal requirements are for a 17yr old and if they are restricted to a certain capacity etc? Ta Eiger Yep For the road trials your bike HAS to be fully road legal, lights, insured etc erm he can ride whatever he wants in the senior catergories i think Edited December 13, 200619 yr by bikerdude2006fr
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