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Forum: Ride reports 05-15-2013, 01:10 PM
Replies: 71
Views: 10,320
Posted By fredgilb
And by air.......

Berklay CARGO Services can now ship on Lufthansa uncrated out of New York to Frankfurt for $2000.

Something else I learned last year. For some reason if you try and book a flight from Paris to NY...
Forum: Ride reports 05-12-2013, 08:34 AM
Replies: 71
Views: 10,320
Posted By fredgilb
Shipping

From New York area.......... ocean is $1K delivered from Bremenhaven to Heidelberg which is not too far from the start. We'd be using Scuhmacher shipping which is RO - RO. No crating. The delivery...
Forum: Ride reports 05-10-2013, 12:25 PM
Replies: 71
Views: 10,320
Posted By fredgilb
I made this video from several sources (who we're...

I made this video from several sources (who we're kind enough to give me permission) including my own. Merci Moto-Journal!
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Forum: Ride reports 05-08-2013, 08:58 AM
Replies: 71
Views: 10,320
Posted By fredgilb
Eh? Yes, it's true......... I'm entered for...

Yes, it's true......... I'm entered for 2013........... 2nd day is going to be 760km! Hope it's not raining...........first riders leave @ 3:00 in the morning
Forum: Ride reports 05-06-2013, 08:26 PM
Replies: 71
Views: 10,320
Posted By fredgilb
A detail of the murals in the billiards room........

A detail of the murals in the billiards room.....

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Forum: Ride reports 05-05-2013, 05:44 PM
Replies: 71
Views: 10,320
Posted By fredgilb
After dinner as I walked back to my room and...

After dinner as I walked back to my room and noticed that an other rider from the Moto-Tour had also bailed and sought refuge from the storm. The next morning we had breakfast together. We compared...
Forum: Ride reports 05-01-2013, 10:34 AM
Replies: 71
Views: 10,320
Posted By fredgilb
Hmm......... no, I'm glad I never had the...

Hmm......... no, I'm glad I never had the occasion to meet them!
Forum: Ride reports 04-28-2013, 08:06 AM
Replies: 71
Views: 10,320
Posted By fredgilb
This time I was going to have to ride with the...

This time I was going to have to ride with the really BIG <a href="https://picasaweb.google.com/lh/photo/HFo9bf4nvUioY4atFrPZgtMTjNZETYmyPJy0liipFm0?feat=embedwebsite"><img...
Forum: Ride reports 04-27-2013, 11:17 AM
Replies: 71
Views: 10,320
Posted By fredgilb
Rode the new Hypermotard SP yesterday. It's...

Rode the new Hypermotard SP yesterday. It's effortless to ride fast, sort of like power steering in car. The ABS, traction control and slipper clutch are fantastic. Tried the ABS on some sandy...
Forum: Ride reports 04-26-2013, 04:51 PM
Replies: 71
Views: 10,320
Posted By fredgilb
Laugh Wow! 44 people said, YES! Here's a few more...

Wow! 44 people said, YES!

Here's a few more pictures to scare you off then!
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Forum: Ride reports 04-21-2013, 08:09 AM
Replies: 71
Views: 10,320
Posted By fredgilb
Sometimes I'm asked, so, how did you finish? I'm...

Sometimes I'm asked, so, how did you finish? I'm told that just to finish the first year is already an accomplishment. The cut in the rear tire the second day put me out of any chance for a high...
Forum: Ride reports 04-17-2013, 08:24 PM
Replies: 71
Views: 10,320
Posted By fredgilb
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Forum: Ride reports 04-15-2013, 11:12 AM
Replies: 71
Views: 10,320
Posted By fredgilb
Moto-Vation ...

Moto-Vation
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Forum: Ride reports 04-14-2013, 01:31 PM
Replies: 71
Views: 10,320
Posted By fredgilb
I got horribly lost on the other side heading...

I got horribly lost on the other side heading back to Toulon. I didn't feel to bad as it became apparent from all the riders cris-crossing from every direction that I was not alone. It helps...
Forum: Ride reports 04-13-2013, 08:29 AM
Replies: 71
Views: 10,320
Posted By fredgilb
In my humble opinion, they saved the best for...

In my humble opinion, they saved the best for last. La Speciale de Puget Ville! Perfect smooth flowing sweepers ..... the Ducati was in it's element. Please, can I go back and do it again?...
Forum: Ride reports 04-12-2013, 09:50 AM
Replies: 71
Views: 10,320
Posted By fredgilb
Last day! Toulon - Toulon. It's sunny! A whole...

Last day! Toulon - Toulon. It's sunny! A whole new crop of riders is with us. There is a third way to enter and it's for the last day only. We're all exhausted and they're all frisky and eager.
The...
Forum: Ride reports 04-07-2013, 11:13 PM
Replies: 71
Views: 10,320
Posted By fredgilb
The top guys are pretty evenly matched on time...

The top guys are pretty evenly matched on time keeping & navigation. That leaves the special stages to win it on. So the sportbikes with higher bars are the way to go. But for the rest of us, well,...
Forum: Ride reports 04-06-2013, 01:51 PM
Replies: 71
Views: 10,320
Posted By fredgilb
You'd do well with a Husky. How many gallons does...

You'd do well with a Husky. How many gallons does it hold? The fuel thing can get a little tricky. Firstly you really want to arrange to have a credit or cash card with an embedded chip. The usual...
Forum: Ride reports 04-05-2013, 10:32 PM
Replies: 71
Views: 10,320
Posted By fredgilb
Airfreight with seating! That's a very cool...

Airfreight with seating! That's a very cool concept!

The 690 KTM's are super popular. I'm hoping to get a Hypermotard. I think it might be the ultimate ride for that event. The new one's have...
Forum: Ride reports 04-05-2013, 05:05 PM
Replies: 71
Views: 10,320
Posted By fredgilb
Now you're talkin'! That is exactly what I was...

Now you're talkin'!
That is exactly what I was hoping this RR would accomplish. I'm thinking 5 -7 people should be enough to get the cost down to a reasonable figure. More than that might be...
Forum: Ride reports 04-04-2013, 08:38 PM
Replies: 71
Views: 10,320
Posted By fredgilb
In the States? I wish. I've thought a lot about...

In the States? I wish. I've thought a lot about the the way roads are laid out in France. Even in farming area's there are tons of little roads cris-crossing in every direction. I think this must...
Forum: Road warriors 03-25-2013, 11:56 AM
Replies: 2,093
Views: 485,038
Posted By fredgilb
Monster working!

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Forum: Road warriors 03-24-2013, 11:40 AM
Replies: 236
Views: 16,955
Posted By fredgilb
I'm on my third one!

If you find a nice used one, it can be a lot of bike for the money. Took this one to France and back. It's a 2002 S4. Their pretty tough bikes. I do all my own work, but I don't know if I'll ever get...
Forum: Racing 03-24-2013, 10:51 AM
Replies: 0
Views: 197
Posted By fredgilb
Maybe it should be here? The Moto Tour Rally in France

The Moto Tour Rally in France

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Forum: Ride reports 03-24-2013, 10:12 AM
Replies: 71
Views: 10,320
Posted By fredgilb
Off I went charging into the blackest night....

Off I went charging into the blackest night. Tentative at first since I had stupidly aimed my lights too low. I realized that they were much better if I accelerated really hard. Hey, now there's the...
Forum: Ride reports 03-23-2013, 10:46 PM
Replies: 71
Views: 10,320
Posted By fredgilb
https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/-5cXB8CZ896Q/UU6...

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Forum: Ride reports 03-23-2013, 05:16 PM
Replies: 71
Views: 10,320
Posted By fredgilb
GOooooo! ...

GOooooo!

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Forum: Ride reports 03-22-2013, 07:38 PM
Replies: 71
Views: 10,320
Posted By fredgilb
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Forum: Ride reports 03-19-2013, 08:30 AM
Replies: 71
Views: 10,320
Posted By fredgilb
https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/-3fur5_JduVU/Rrz...

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Forum: Ride reports 03-17-2013, 03:29 PM
Replies: 71
Views: 10,320
Posted By fredgilb
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Forum: Ride reports 03-16-2013, 03:17 PM
Replies: 71
Views: 10,320
Posted By fredgilb
https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/-QUt4X9cTH98/UJp...

https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/-QUt4X9cTH98/UJpt0xM-zlI/AAAAAAAAHLM/SjTTVkOhfNE/s800/faron.jpg (https://picasaweb.google.com/lh/photo/1wpPiqCIzmdx3E_ngKUl49MTjNZETYmyPJy0liipFm0?feat=embedwebsite)...
Forum: Ride reports 03-10-2013, 09:41 AM
Replies: 71
Views: 10,320
Posted By fredgilb
The end is near! We pull into Toulon. A big...

The end is near! We pull into Toulon. A big city....... with traffic! Whoa. I feel like a visitor from a different dimension. Our paddock village is right on the water....
Forum: Ride reports 03-09-2013, 08:15 AM
Replies: 71
Views: 10,320
Posted By fredgilb
https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/-9jLwXnGQBnc/UPD...

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Forum: Ride reports 03-08-2013, 09:56 AM
Replies: 71
Views: 10,320
Posted By fredgilb
Samedi 13 Octobre

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Forum: Ride reports 03-01-2013, 08:03 PM
Replies: 71
Views: 10,320
Posted By fredgilb
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Forum: Ride reports 02-28-2013, 11:11 PM
Replies: 314
Views: 127,486
Posted By fredgilb
Fix the video's too

I can't get any videos except that ghastly one with the beatings to play.
Forum: Ride reports 02-24-2013, 05:49 PM
Replies: 71
Views: 10,320
Posted By fredgilb
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Forum: Ride reports 02-22-2013, 11:36 AM
Replies: 71
Views: 10,320
Posted By fredgilb
Sorry for the delay.......... OK, day six....

Sorry for the delay..........
OK, day six. MARATHON 511 Km. Just to spice things up a little, we are given the printed route sheets for the marathon only the night before. Which means everyone has a...
Forum: Ride reports 02-15-2013, 08:07 PM
Replies: 71
Views: 10,320
Posted By fredgilb
This just in! The route for 2013 BC= Base...

This just in! The route for 2013

BC= Base Chrono = Ride a section at exactly a certain kph average but you don't know where the end is.
ES= Special stage = Closed road. Against the clock. Don't...
Forum: Ride reports 02-11-2013, 06:49 PM
Replies: 71
Views: 10,320
Posted By fredgilb
When we reached the days village in Belleville,...

When we reached the days village in Belleville, we were greeted by a hoard of eager people running around giving all the riders vouchers for welcome packages that included a bottle of Beaujolais....
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