Possible Brittany run?

MotoGP at Silverstone on 12th June.

Not all but I will. I was only pointing out that weekend clashed with the British round of Moto GP.

I normally can't commit to dates this early due to work, hoping that will change with the new job. ( less travelling) I'm sure others are the same.

Thanks Bev and Brandane. Points taken.

I appreciate that Bonny Scotland is a long way away from the Channel ports to begin with.

I posted the thread to guage interest and as yet there is precious little (none!) after 60+ views. I was hoping re-kindle a bit of 'Normandy' spirit but as yet not even 'a good idea' or 'I'm keen if the Mrs will let me' has popped up.



I'd like to think the holiday period might be more friutfuL..........

We'll see.

Also people sometimes sit back and wait for the date to be set, then decide whether to come.

In my experience you just have to set a date, you can offer alternatives but will find yourself going round in circles.

Good Luck

Dave

Pilgrim,
cannot do this as we are visiting the Swiss alps in July 2011 and these dates are too close together for me due to work commitments. However, if you consider doing again in 2012 then we might well be very interested as we have not visited that area of france on the bike yet.
Thanks for offering to guide a tour
Ian

I must again thank you all for your advice. Feel free to comment on my reasoning below:

It is paramount that a run like this is considered early due to distance and travel arrangements, it's a mini holiday, after all. Also apart from the 4 days proposed to be in France many may have an extra day added onto either or both ends just to get to and from the ports. A weekend run in England/Scotland might run into 3 days at the most and won't usually have serious consequences on family plans or time off work etc. Like the JR and other weekends the Normandy sorties were planned almost straight away after return to the UK for the next year.

I agree with points about a set date. I offered two possible weekends because (historically) Easter has had MISERABLE weather. If you're camping you have nowhere to dry things. Add cold to that too, well. Hence I was proposing the traditional time in April and a warmer alternative.........maybe.

I proposed Porcaro last year (yes nearly as soon as the JR, n4naked ). The date was set, not by me, I proposed details of where to stay, a rough timetable, links to the event, music at the concert and even BBQ etc. In the event I rode the main run alone. I know you can't predict the weather but that was also a factor in August! You may see my reticence in jumping in too deep to start with, perhaps. Once bitten..........

I have had some contact with Mac before proposing dates and we both agreed that it would need some lead from the UK side, a coordinator to meet up with to come over together ideally. I was looking for someone to simply take that up, with a bit of arm twisting maybe. You will remember that Normandy 2009 run was a bit 'meet-up at the port and follow the leader'.

A couple of you have asked where I am. Google Map 'La Gacilly, France' and you'll find me. A brief description was included in my original post, however.

I hope that puts a little more reasoning into my initial approach. I will reset the parameters and advance more information. The date will be set for Easter weekend.

(I didn't like putting the question mark in my thread title either.......... )

Pilgrim.

I'm seriously interested - not managed to get to France yet on the bike. Choose a weekend, start a sign-up sheet, & I'll make every possible effort to attend !

Have we got any ideas on prices for camping??

There was a issue about the campsites being open for the 2009 Normandy run as easter was very early (mid March).

Turns out that most Municipal campsites open April 1st or Easter whichever is the earlier.

Better check this is the case with your local site though