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Forum: EMEA 06-02-2013, 09:16 AM
Replies: 53
Views: 1,845
Posted By Olirider
And as a bonus, you are sure to meet Japanese...

And as a bonus, you are sure to meet Japanese people.
Most Japanese tourists visit 2 places in France : the Eiffel tower and Chamonix cable car. :D
Forum: EMEA 05-12-2013, 06:08 AM
Replies: 53
Views: 1,845
Posted By Olirider
Gorges de la Bourne, Vercors

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MSbeQ_LuwO4

Don't know why, I can't embed this video.
Forum: EMEA 05-12-2013, 06:04 AM
Replies: 53
Views: 1,845
Posted By Olirider
Vercors

Hello,

Here are some pictures from the Vercors area (and not Vercours !) I took from previous trips.
...
Forum: Europe 05-09-2013, 02:18 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 571
Posted By Olirider
Hi, Registering the bike (getting the "carte...

Hi,

Registering the bike (getting the "carte grise") is around 150 €.
Insurance is much more expensive, especially as a beginner, and depending from the chosen warranties and the company, may be...
Forum: Europe 05-08-2013, 03:32 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 571
Posted By Olirider
Riding in Paris can be nice ! <iframe...

Riding in Paris can be nice !

<iframe src="http://www.youtube.com/embed/vhUqbesnfiE" allowfullscreen="" frameborder="0" height="480" width="853"></iframe>
Forum: Ride reports 04-28-2013, 07:43 AM
Replies: 59
Views: 10,135
Posted By Olirider
Why not but I think I lost the roadbooks... Who...

Why not but I think I lost the roadbooks...
Who has still them ?
Forum: Beasts 03-17-2013, 03:49 AM
Replies: 31
Views: 5,251
Posted By Olirider
Yes, please, I would be interested.

Yes, please, I would be interested.
Forum: Beasts 03-17-2013, 02:57 AM
Replies: 18,496
Views: 3,140,529
Posted By Olirider
Moto Journal Maxi Trails Test

In its current paper edition, French Moto Journal has tested all the big trailies.

Link for the cover page :...
Forum: Ride reports 03-13-2013, 11:31 AM
Replies: 121
Views: 24,812
Posted By Olirider
I had to travel to Quebec to discover that "stop"...

I had to travel to Quebec to discover that "stop" was an English word...:evil
Forum: Ride reports 03-09-2013, 01:41 AM
Replies: 121
Views: 24,812
Posted By Olirider
Hello again, Thanks for the nice Ride Report...

Hello again,

Thanks for the nice Ride Report !

1. I completely agree : first 2 weeks of September are the best to ride the Alps. (you don't get too much ice inside the Parpaillon tunnel) But it...
Forum: Ride reports 02-09-2013, 02:43 AM
Replies: 121
Views: 24,812
Posted By Olirider
Funny, I spent 3 days in this very same...

Funny, I spent 3 days in this very same campground and I was also the only camper.
But it seems that you found a 4 legged friend !

The fort is the Fort de Tournoux ...
Forum: Ride reports 02-04-2013, 02:07 PM
Replies: 121
Views: 24,812
Posted By Olirider
I did not remember I gave you information on the...

I did not remember I gave you information on the Parpaillon. I am happy that you did put it to good use ! :clap
The Parpaillon must be one of the best trail to be able to ride legally in France.
Forum: Ride reports 02-04-2013, 01:38 PM
Replies: 121
Views: 24,812
Posted By Olirider
Hi, Small correction for quite a common...

Hi,

Small correction for quite a common mistake :
It is the "Gorges du Verdon". Verdon is the river inside the canyon. Verdun is the town sadly known for the awful battle from WWI.

I love the...
Forum: Pics, pics, pics... 12-18-2012, 08:39 AM
Replies: 705
Views: 123,868
Posted By Olirider
Norway, near Nordkapp

http://olirider.smugmug.com/Motorcycles/Norvege-2009/30-juin-2009/i-cpp4jPK/0/X2/DSCF1776_cr1-X2.jpg
That was a pretty cold and windy night....
Forum: Old's Cool 12-16-2012, 09:06 AM
Replies: 7,317
Views: 2,657,357
Posted By Olirider
1970 a good year (images display fixed)

https://farm9.staticflickr.com/8338/8236750954_6ca88da5f2_b.jpg

https://farm9.staticflickr.com/8205/8235678715_4c37ba4eee_z.jpg
Forum: Pics, pics, pics... 12-13-2012, 06:00 AM
Replies: 2,471
Views: 454,324
Posted By Olirider
Stunts in Paris by night

<iframe src="http://www.youtube.com/embed/EEhAH7qaP2U?rel=0" allowfullscreen="" frameborder="0" height="480" width="853"></iframe>


They must have shot at 4am to avoid the police...
Forum: Pics, pics, pics... 11-16-2012, 02:13 PM
Replies: 376
Views: 173,870
Posted By Olirider
Wheelbike

http://olirider.smugmug.com/Motorcycles/Partage-temporaire/i-wL8mBCR/0/X3/wheelbike-X3.jpg
Nice but how does it steer ?
Forum: Pics, pics, pics... 11-07-2012, 08:19 AM
Replies: 148
Views: 22,243
Posted By Olirider
Château de Saint Aubin sur Loire, France

http://olirider.smugmug.com/Motorcycles/Loire-2012/31082012/i-2gck45c/0/XL/DSCF1324-XL.jpg

http://olirider.smugmug.com/Motorcycles/Loire-2012/31082012/i-k8G279B/0/XL/DSCF1325-XL.jpg
Forum: Pics, pics, pics... 11-01-2012, 09:09 AM
Replies: 148
Views: 22,243
Posted By Olirider
Chateau de la Roche, Loire, France

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ch%C3%A2teau_de_La_Roche_%28Saint-Priest-la-Roche%29

http://olirider.smugmug.com/Motorcycles/Loire-2012/30082012/i-fVq3vnX/0/X2/WP_000321-X2.jpg
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Forum: Pics, pics, pics... 11-01-2012, 08:25 AM
Replies: 148
Views: 22,243
Posted By Olirider
Chateau d'Essalois, Chambles, Loire, France

http://olirider.smugmug.com/Motorcycles/Loire-2012/30082012/i-3xvj5Dj/0/X2/DSCF1258-X2.jpg

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ch%C3%A2teau_d%27Essalois
...
Forum: Ride reports 10-21-2012, 02:07 AM
Replies: 39
Views: 6,165
Posted By Olirider
Thanks for the nice pictures from some of my...

Thanks for the nice pictures from some of my preferred roads that I try to ride at least once per year.

The bunkers you saw on top of the Bonnette road were part of the Maginot line from WWII. It...
Forum: Ride reports 09-18-2012, 02:19 PM
Replies: 42
Views: 3,760
Posted By Olirider
Thank you for the nice report ! :clap It's...

Thank you for the nice report ! :clap
It's always interesting to read the impressions of first timers foreigners visiting France.
From the riding perspective, the Soissons area is not the greatest....
Forum: Beasts 09-15-2012, 04:00 AM
Replies: 5,325
Views: 957,703
Posted By Olirider
http://olirider.smugmug.com/Motorcycles/Loire-2012...

http://olirider.smugmug.com/Motorcycles/Loire-2012/050912/i-QbZjtw9/0/XL/DSCF2130cr-XL.jpg
You can ride to nice places with a S10 !
Forum: Pics, pics, pics... 09-11-2012, 04:06 AM
Replies: 148
Views: 22,243
Posted By Olirider
Château de Lavoûte Polignac, Lavoute sur Loire, France

http://olirider.smugmug.com/Motorcycles/Loire-2012/29082012/i-6KLxC2N/0/L/WP000287-L.jpg

http://olirider.smugmug.com/Motorcycles/Loire-2012/29082012/i-X5cJP4W/0/XL/DSCF1170-XL.jpg
Forum: Pics, pics, pics... 09-10-2012, 08:44 AM
Replies: 148
Views: 22,243
Posted By Olirider
Château de Pouzols, Arsac en Velay, France

http://olirider.smugmug.com/Motorcycles/Loire-2012/29082012/i-mtNtrDN/0/XL/WP000273-XL.jpg

http://olirider.smugmug.com/Motorcycles/Loire-2012/29082012/i-pmXZLGx/0/XL/WP000275-XL.jpg
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Forum: Pics, pics, pics... 09-10-2012, 08:05 AM
Replies: 148
Views: 22,243
Posted By Olirider
Château de Vachères, Présailles, Haute Loire, France

http://olirider.smugmug.com/Motorcycles/Loire-2012/29082012/i-vpH27gk/0/XL/DSCF1104cr-XL.jpg

http://olirider.smugmug.com/Motorcycles/Loire-2012/29082012/i-F9mSCDz/0/XL/DSCF1105-XL.jpg
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Forum: Pics, pics, pics... 09-10-2012, 04:29 AM
Replies: 148
Views: 22,243
Posted By Olirider
Château du Villard, Lantriac, Haute Loire, France

http://olirider.smugmug.com/Motorcycles/Loire-2012/29082012/i-RSkVDsk/0/XL/DSCF1060-XL.jpg

http://olirider.smugmug.com/Motorcycles/Loire-2012/29082012/i-VzmZGGF/0/L/DSCF1061-L.jpg
...
Forum: Beasts 09-10-2012, 04:20 AM
Replies: 18,496
Views: 3,140,529
Posted By Olirider
Congratulations for the new bike, Tim. ...

Congratulations for the new bike, Tim.

That's funny : I crossed that same Langeais bridge on the Loire river on my own S10 the day before you !
But it's a faster blue one :D
...
Forum: Pics, pics, pics... 09-10-2012, 02:00 AM
Replies: 6,044
Views: 2,004,538
Posted By Olirider
Parking forbidden for cars BUT reserved for...

Parking forbidden for cars BUT reserved for motorbikes !
A very touristic spot where parking is very difficult. Would like to see more of these ! :clap...
Forum: Pics, pics, pics... 09-09-2012, 09:30 AM
Replies: 148
Views: 22,243
Posted By Olirider
Château de Polignac, Polignac, Haute Loire, France

The ruins of the XII century fortress are on a 100 meters high rock above the village.
http://olirider.smugmug.com/Motorcycles/Loire-2012/27082012/i-TvprgFH/0/XL/DSCF1040-XL.jpg
...
Forum: Pics, pics, pics... 09-09-2012, 09:21 AM
Replies: 148
Views: 22,243
Posted By Olirider
Château de Billy, France

I'm coming back from a solo ride along the Loire river in France with lots of castle pictures...:evil
If you want to know where a specific castle is, all pictures are geotagged.

Let's begin with...
Forum: Pics, pics, pics... 09-09-2012, 09:07 AM
Replies: 449
Views: 68,464
Posted By Olirider
St Michel Chapel, Le Puy en Velay, France

http://olirider.smugmug.com/Motorcycles/Loire-2012/28082012/i-zgh92s2/0/XL/DSCF1044-XL.jpg
The chapel is built on a 85 meters high volcanic rock in the middle of the town....
Forum: Pics, pics, pics... 09-09-2012, 08:17 AM
Replies: 501
Views: 113,666
Posted By Olirider
Saumur, France

Saumur is the the town where the French Military Cavalry School is since 1763.
http://olirider.smugmug.com/Motorcycles/Loire-2012/050912/i-CMSfWCQ/0/M/DSCF2136-M.jpg
In front of the school is the...
Forum: Ride reports 08-08-2012, 02:05 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 4,618
Posted By Olirider
Hi, No, Annecy is not hidden. It's famous in...

Hi,

No, Annecy is not hidden. It's famous in France and the real estate is very expensive there. You know why now : the mountains, the ski resorts, the lake beaches and the beautiful old city.
Forum: Ride reports 08-07-2012, 04:02 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 4,618
Posted By Olirider
Paris

I'm glad you liked my home town !
But remember that Paris is not France...
Forum: Ride reports 08-05-2012, 03:11 AM
Replies: 102
Views: 13,433
Posted By Olirider
As asked, here are a few more ! ...

As asked, here are a few more !

http://olirider.smugmug.com/Motorcycles/Cevennes-Juillet-2012/21-juillet-2012/i-gXvCg9F/0/XL/DSCF0443-XL.jpg
S10 in a forest road...
Forum: Pics, pics, pics... 08-04-2012, 04:01 AM
Replies: 148
Views: 22,243
Posted By Olirider
Ruins of Saint Ilpize castle, Auvergne, France

http://olirider.smugmug.com/Motorcycles/Cevennes-Juillet-2012/27-juillet-2012/i-PhhtBgd/0/XL/DSCF0878-XL.jpg
...
Forum: Pics, pics, pics... 08-01-2012, 12:26 PM
Replies: 148
Views: 22,243
Posted By Olirider
Château de Pesteils, Polminhac, Auvergne, Massif...

Château de Pesteils, Polminhac, Auvergne, Massif Central, France
http://olirider.smugmug.com/Motorcycles/Cevennes-Juillet-2012/24-juillet-2012/i-tRQv9Pt/0/XL/DSCF0610-XL.jpg
...
Forum: Trials 07-31-2012, 02:49 PM
Replies: 68
Views: 34,031
Posted By Olirider
New Scorpa T-ride video

<iframe src="http://www.youtube.com/embed/Gyl7KyaBG6c?rel=0" allowfullscreen="" frameborder="0" height="480" width="853"></iframe>
Shot near Salagou lake in the south of France.
Forum: Ride reports 07-31-2012, 02:05 PM
Replies: 102
Views: 13,433
Posted By Olirider
Massif central 2012

This year I rode thru Massif Central once more.
Here are some new pics to remind people how nice this area is to ride on a bike.
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