SW France trail riding/camping expedition 2012 - Page 3

Double-L · 01-04-2012, 09:02 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Christophe

Can someone tell me if this trip requires to carry additional fuel, beyond the 200 km range of the regular enduro tanks? I am looking at saddle bag or soft pannier options, and I may get a rotopax as well, or invest more into a safari tank if needed. Thanks.

Kin ell, its France init not the Gobi

Harty · 01-05-2012, 01:50 AM

Hi Magnon

I may be interested, but want to get a bit more riding in beforehand as I have two weeks off. My mother-in-law has a house in Aubeterre sur Drone near Riberac, do you know of or know anyone who has knowledge of some good trails around that area? Cheers buddy

Harty

Magnon · 01-05-2012, 06:35 AM

Hi Harty,

I seem to remember having a similar conversation about Aubeterre sur Dronne some time back but I don't know what we decided.

I've had a look at the maps (IGN serie bleue 1734O, 1734E, 1735O and 1735E) and, although there doesn't seem to be much around Aubeterre, if you go south of St. Aulaye which is abouth 10km from AsD there is a huge forest area (foret de la Double - 50,000hectares) which certainly looks worth exploring - you could probably get lost in there for a week. I don't know anyone over that way who would be able to show you around but I think you'd be fine with the maps.

dashmoto · 01-05-2012, 06:39 AM

After a lengthy diary updating/holiday planning session with Mrs UT last night, I think this might just work - could you stick me on the list please Magnon

Snafu2 · 01-05-2012, 09:42 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Harty

Hi Magnon

I may be interested, but want to get a bit more riding in beforehand as I have two weeks off. My mother-in-law has a house in Aubeterre sur Drone near Riberac, do you know of or know anyone who has knowledge of some good trails around that area? Cheers buddy

Harty

Hi Harty
We were just North of there last week, plenty of riding but not overly exciting but then we'd spent the week before in Lozere and around Rocamadour :-)
Will mail you the track logs, is MMO files OK?

Cheers, Rob

Harty · 01-05-2012, 10:15 AM

That's better than nothing, cheers Rob. You can email me at mark35.hart@virgin.net

dashmoto · 01-06-2012, 05:32 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by uberthumper

After a lengthy diary updating/holiday planning session with Mrs UT last night, I think this might just work - could you stick me on the list please Magnon

Oh, and it's another Tenere ;)

Ddorf · 01-06-2012, 08:00 AM

I have pencilled week 23 in my agenda for this "rando" and looking forward to joining your crew.

I will probably take the HP2.

Best Regards

Stefan from Avignon

ferret2 · 01-07-2012, 11:22 AM

Can i join in on this please, 650 x challenge.

Blackbert · 01-07-2012, 12:43 PM

Hi Magnon,

Can you put me on the list as well? 950 Adventure, probably.

DustMat · 01-11-2012, 04:14 AM

Hi all, especially those I know.
I think you need a frenchy in the group, non? Just in case we must talk to the local authorities

Magnon, can you put me on the optional list, as I will may be in examination at this period...If I pass the written part in aprl (results end of may), the oral part of the exam would be around those dates...then no enduro in this case.
I'll let you know.
Mat (DRZ400)

PS: after reading the whole thing, it happens there should at least already be 2 frenchies in.

Jasext · 01-13-2012, 11:52 AM

Myself and Ferret2 are riding down and booking very soon ( cheers mate) i am on a ktm 950 adv , what tyres would people recommend ? i am looking towards a mitas EO9 or EO10 rear with a matching front, or maybe the Mefo tyres, could someone offer some advice on what the terrain is like ?

Cheers

PHILinFRANCE · 01-13-2012, 02:58 PM

Lots of limestone on the hills silty sand in the valleys and if it rains clayie mud inbetween rooty forests and sandy trails over farm land !!!!!!!!
In a nut shell a bit of every thing , but i don't think you'll go far wrong with MITAS
Phil

Magnon · 01-14-2012, 01:56 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jasext

Myself and Ferret2 are riding down and booking very soon ( cheers mate) i am on a ktm 950 adv , what tyres would people recommend ? i am looking towards a mitas EO9 or EO10 rear with a matching front, or maybe the Mefo tyres, could someone offer some advice on what the terrain is like ?

Cheers

Chances are that the trails will be dry (with the odd muddy bit) so a TKC type tyre that gives a good road mileage should suit.

Jasext · 01-14-2012, 11:21 AM

Cheers guys, will be ordering the mitas in ready to fit

01-05-2012, 01:50 AM	#32
Harty Bloody Good Bloke! Joined: Mar 2010 Location: Devon, UK Oddometer: 175	Hi Magnon I may be interested, but want to get a bit more riding in beforehand as I have two weeks off. My mother-in-law has a house in Aubeterre sur Drone near Riberac, do you know of or know anyone who has knowledge of some good trails around that area? Cheers buddy Harty __________________ I'll get me coat.............. 2011 KTM 690

01-05-2012, 06:35 AM	#33
Magnon ^OP Gnarly Adventurer Joined: Feb 2007 Location: SW France Oddometer: 268	Hi Harty, I seem to remember having a similar conversation about Aubeterre sur Dronne some time back but I don't know what we decided. I've had a look at the maps (IGN serie bleue 1734O, 1734E, 1735O and 1735E) and, although there doesn't seem to be much around Aubeterre, if you go south of St. Aulaye which is abouth 10km from AsD there is a huge forest area (foret de la Double - 50,000hectares) which certainly looks worth exploring - you could probably get lost in there for a week. I don't know anyone over that way who would be able to show you around but I think you'd be fine with the maps. __________________ Magnon

01-05-2012, 10:15 AM	#36
Harty Bloody Good Bloke! Joined: Mar 2010 Location: Devon, UK Oddometer: 175	That's better than nothing, cheers Rob. You can email me at mark35.hart@virgin.net __________________ I'll get me coat.............. 2011 KTM 690

01-06-2012, 08:00 AM	#38
Ddorf Adventurer Joined: Jun 2008 Location: Avignon, France Oddometer: 16	I am in !! I have pencilled week 23 in my agenda for this "rando" and looking forward to joining your crew. I will probably take the HP2. Best Regards Stefan from Avignon

01-07-2012, 12:43 PM	#40
Blackbert Factory Rambler Joined: Sep 2007 Location: Belgium, wrong side of the river Oddometer: 1,028	Hi Magnon, Can you put me on the list as well? 950 Adventure, probably. __________________ Honestly, have you ever heard of somebody looking back on his life thinking: "Oh, I should have travelled less and mowed the lawn more often"? (Pumpy) want to save on Smugmug? use this code (VoUO8M1ukmnMY)

01-05-2012, 06:39 AM	#34
dashmoto Serial Tinkerer Joined: Dec 2008 Location: East Midlands, UK Oddometer: 353	After a lengthy diary updating/holiday planning session with Mrs UT last night, I think this might just work - could you stick me on the list please Magnon

01-07-2012, 11:22 AM	#39
ferret2 Gnarly Adventurer Joined: Jun 2009 Oddometer: 120	Can i join in on this please, 650 x challenge.

01-11-2012, 04:14 AM	#41
DustMat Monomaniac! Joined: Mar 2009 Location: Toulouse, SW France Oddometer: 24	Bonjour Hi all, especially those I know. I think you need a frenchy in the group, non? Just in case we must talk to the local authorities Magnon, can you put me on the optional list, as I will may be in examination at this period...If I pass the written part in aprl (results end of may), the oral part of the exam would be around those dates...then no enduro in this case. I'll let you know. Mat (DRZ400) PS: after reading the whole thing, it happens there should at least already be 2 frenchies in. __________________ Now: '88 Dominator, '83 XLR 600 - '03 DRZ 400 Next: 800 Tiger? 800 GS? 940 Bellagio? 1000 GT? 961 Norton? Boss Hog? DustMat screwed with this post 01-11-2012 at 04:21 AM

01-13-2012, 11:52 AM	#42
Jasext Adventurer Joined: Oct 2007 Location: wales ,where else Oddometer: 86	Myself and Ferret2 are riding down and booking very soon ( cheers mate) i am on a ktm 950 adv , what tyres would people recommend ? i am looking towards a mitas EO9 or EO10 rear with a matching front, or maybe the Mefo tyres, could someone offer some advice on what the terrain is like ? Cheers __________________ http://www.trailridinguk.com/

01-13-2012, 02:58 PM	#43
PHILinFRANCE Studly Adventurer Joined: Aug 2010 Location: S W France my little bit of paradise Oddometer: 760	Lots of limestone on the hills silty sand in the valleys and if it rains clayie mud inbetween rooty forests and sandy trails over farm land !!!!!!!! In a nut shell a bit of every thing , but i don't think you'll go far wrong with MITAS Phil __________________ I,M HERE FOR A GOOD TIME NOT ALONG TIME

01-14-2012, 11:21 AM	#45
Jasext Adventurer Joined: Oct 2007 Location: wales ,where else Oddometer: 86	Cheers guys, will be ordering the mitas in ready to fit __________________ http://www.trailridinguk.com/

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