Central Massif “Bikers Paradise” 2011 Tour
Tour Dates: Friday 20th May to Sunday 29th May 2011 inclusive.
A tour of the fabulous Central Massif area of France has been booked for 2011. This area is well known to the Bikers of France, but is often overlooked by other bikers who are madly chasing on to the Alps or the French Pyrenees. This area has an abundance of terrific roads and rides, coupled with outstanding areas of beauty, places of historical and WW2 significance, and is within riding distance to do the Millau Bridge, under and over!!!! There are only 15 places available on this tour to Bikers Paradise, so if you do not want to miss out register NOW.
We will be using the extremely friendly RIDERS REST in La Theil as our base. This exclusive bikers retreat is run by Knights Templar Member Tony Lang (aka Nomad) and his lovely wife Wendy. We will be spending seven nights with Tony and Wendy, and we will do six ride outs from Riders Rest with Tony (Nomad) as leader and Syd (Easyrider) as TEC. The itinerary for the rides and journey down is listed below.
Whilst at Riders Rest, you will enjoy not just a comfy bed , but Tea, Coffee, full English breakfast, freshly cooked three course evening meals, French beer and Wine, bike wash, tools and all the facilities at Riders Rest, plus the benefit of Tony’s vast and detailed knowledge of the area and the rides.
The ride down and back will be done in two parts with an overnight stop out and back, at Evreux. You will be booked in at the B&B Evreux. All accommodation throughout the tour will be on a sharing basis, due to the nature of the room layout at Riders Rest, single occupancy is not an option on this tour….Sorry.
This tour is pretty much all inclusive as far as costs are concerned, as full board and more is available at Riders Rest, your Return Euro tunnel Ticket, your two night Bed and Breakfast stop at Evreux.
What is not included is:
- Fuel Cost.
- Mid-day snacks.
- Evening meals on the 2 days at Evreux.
- Any extra spending money you may require.
We will be using the “drop off system”, and there will be a pre-tour briefing on the train from Folkestone to Calais, all points will be covered and questions answered at this briefing .
Points you must address:
- Make sure your bike is legal and road worthy.
- New tyres and service if necessary.
- European Breakdown and recovery insurance in place.
For a full list of do’s and dont’s and what is required please check the downloadable touring information found on the Club Website on the Touring page left hand side.
ITINERARY:
Friday 20th May:
Assemble at Euro tunnel (time to be notified). Catch a midday/afternoon train to Calais, Fuel stop at Chunnel exit fuel station. Ride to Evreux and overnight at B&B.
Saturday 21st May:
Ride from Evreux to Riders Rest, Le Theil. Comfort and refuel stops as necessary. Our first night at Riders Rest, there will be cold beer, tea coffee and wine, plus a freshly cooked three course meal waiting and ready for us.
Sunday 22nd May:
Start the day slowly with a cooked English Breakfast, check bikes out and then enjoy a ride out to Oradour-Sur Glane along some exceptional biking roads. Back to Riders Rest for a home cooked meal and cold beer.
Monday 23rd May:
Gentle ride down to Guoffre de Padirac and Rocamadour taking in this spectacular town and climbing a cliff and see the Eagles soar before once more enjoying a few beers and telling tales of the trip at Ridersrest.
Tuesday 24th May:
Up early for an English breakfast then a ride to Mary Peak in the Cantal Region of France with a visit to Aurillac then returning to a relaxing evening meal cold beer and wine
Wednesday 25th May:
A long day, up early for breakfast at 07.00 depart no later than 08.00 for Millaux Viaduct over and under, taking the Lot Valley enroute for this 380 mile round trip. A hot meal and cold beer will be waiting our return at Ridersrest at about 21.00. ( not for the Faint Hearted).
Thursday 26th May:
Late start- riders ride their own ride today, for lunch either at Lac Vassiviere or Argentat. ( Routes Provided).
Friday 27th May:
Ride through the romantic Dordogne stopping at Argentat for lunch then on through some winding roads and picturesque villages - Collonges-la-Rouge, Beaulieu- sur- Dordogne.
Saturday 28th May:
Depart Riders Rest late morning for B&B Evreux.
Sunday 29th May:
Depart B&B Evreux and ride to Calais Euro tunnel. We should be in the UK at around 15.00 hrs.
The following day Monday 30th is a Bank Holiday Monday, so hopefully time for people to get back home and sorted before Work is calling on the Tuesday!!.
As always there is the customary non-liability statement. You are booking this tour on the strict understanding that Knights Templar MTC and it’s members are not liable in any way for any delays, mishaps, accidents, financial loss, bike breakdowns, or any other happenings which may occur during the course of this Tour. You are agreeing to take part on this Tour entirely and strictly at your own risk. Once your deposit has been paid we will have booked all the accommodation and tickets, therefore at that point you will be liable for the full amount of the tour whether you attend or not. IF you are unable to attend, you may sell your place to the person at the head of any reserve list, or to a person selected by you, providing they fulfill the member criteria applicable at the time of the tour.
TOUR COST:
MEMBERS:
Rider £595.00
Pillion £555.00
NON-MEMBERS:
Rider £615.00
Pillion £585.00
Deposit of £150.00 will be payable no later than 1st February 2011, but can be paid at any time between now and then.
Final balance will need to be paid by no later than 31st March 2011.
Payments should be made by cheque made payable to “Knights Templar MTC” and sent to
23 NORTH STREET,
NAZEING,
ESSEX
EN9 2NH.
United Kingdom
Please ensure that you post in good time to ensure your payment arrives prior to the deadline dates….thanks.
