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Edinburgh to South of Spain

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Hola

Well I'm off to the south of Spain on my own in a few weeks. I thought I'd ask u pips for some advice, like what to take just in case, dos and donts etc. so any help will be much appreciated.

I'll be travelling down to hull. Ferry to zeebrugge. I haven't booked any accommodation as I have no idea how many miles I'm gonna do in one day. Probably gonna take a mini 1 man tent just in case I get stuck but going Nick Samders style, minimal gear. I'm more interested in the roads in Spain than France so want to blast through France as quick as poss. Looking to keep the trip there short and the trip back at little longer for detours to some must see places.

So firer away, I'm excited to hear what info u have :dance:

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Puncture repair kit is a must
Wipes & visor cleaner
Tool kit
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Dosh and plenty of it lol
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Oh and watch you speed :-)
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Packing that gear now, cheers. :dance:
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Have you got breakdown cover sorted ?
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Got full AA. I can get euro cover for my trip. :dance:
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Breathalyser and accident report form(ask yer insurance for this,saves any arguments if the worst happens when ya get back)
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You got a satnav? and has the bike got a rad guard?? & what date do you set off?
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Mark have you got a GB logo on your plate?
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Chinny wrote:Mark have you got a GB logo on your plate?
Well get a "f**k off Europe" one instead!!!
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Got a rad guard. Got gb on the plate. No sat nav lol so it should be interesting. :dance:

I've set off just got from Falkirk to Newcastle airport. Awesome run down the A68. Just havin a bite to eat, coffee and got some fuel. Weather is mint. On my own but it's still wicked. I'll try take some pics of the trip. But be warned I'm sh!t at anything like that usually lol :doh:

Thanks for the device pips
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Bub wrote:Oh and watch you speed :-)
Yeah the France police are a nightmare eh!
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Gucci wrote:Got a rad guard. Got gb on the plate. No sat nav lol so it should be interesting. :dance:

I've set off just got from Falkirk to Newcastle airport. Awesome run down the A68. Just havin a bite to eat, coffee and got some fuel. Weather is mint. On my own but it's still wicked. I'll try take some pics of the trip. But be warned I'm sh!t at anything like that usually lol :doh:

Thanks for the device pips
Was on the 68 yesterday, bet you loved the bit from Jed to Otterburn.

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Chinny wrote:Mark have you got a GB logo on your plate?
I forgot that :lol:
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This awesome. Arrived in Lorca at 4pm Wednesday afternoon. Pretty good going. 1600 miles from start to finish, all wrapped up in 3 days. I feel great to. No aches or pains, who needs a fucking tourer to do this type of thing lol :dance: now for some sweet blasts out on the Spanish twisties :twisted:
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Gucci wrote:This awesome. Arrived in Lorca at 4pm Wednesday afternoon. Pretty good going. 1600 miles from start to finish, all wrapped up in 3 days. I feel great to. No aches or pains, who needs a fucking tourer to do this type of thing lol :dance: now for some sweet blasts out on the Spanish twisties :twisted:
That's pretty good going, what's the weather like ?? have fun on the twisties dude :twisted:
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come & meet us in Barcelona if you can we will be arriving next Friday till monday
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Weather great down here, perfect for a ride. I'll give u aheads up next week when I can make it over to Barcelona. :dance:
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Gucci wrote:Weather great down here, perfect for a ride. I'll give u aheads up next week when I can make it over to Barcelona. :dance:


Cool, the place we are staying at is in the Europe section
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Off to the cabo de gata then onto Granada and beyond tomoz :dance:
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Gucci wrote:Off to the cabo de gata then onto Granada and beyond tomoz :dance:

Have fun m8, stay safe 8-)
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