Edinburgh to South of Spain
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Edinburgh to South of Spain
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
Cheers
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
Cheers
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Re: Edinburgh to South of Spain
Puncture repair kit is a must
Wipes & visor cleaner
Tool kit
Chain lube
Dosh and plenty of it lol
Wipes & visor cleaner
Tool kit
Chain lube
Dosh and plenty of it lol
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Oh and watch you speed
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Have you got breakdown cover sorted ?
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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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Re: Edinburgh to South of Spain
Well get a "f**k off Europe" one instead!!!Chinny wrote:Mark have you got a GB logo on your plate?
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Re: Edinburgh to South of Spain
Got a rad guard. Got gb on the plate. No sat nav lol so it should be interesting.
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
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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
Thanks for the device pips
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Re: Edinburgh to South of Spain
Was on the 68 yesterday, bet you loved the bit from Jed to Otterburn.Gucci wrote:Got a rad guard. Got gb on the plate. No sat nav lol so it should be interesting.
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
Thanks for the device pips
Safe and happy trip
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I forgot thatChinny wrote:Mark have you got a GB logo on your plate?
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Re: Edinburgh to South of Spain
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 now for some sweet blasts out on the Spanish twisties
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That's pretty good going, what's the weather like ?? have fun on the twisties dudeGucci 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 now for some sweet blasts out on the Spanish twisties
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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.
Cool, the place we are staying at is in the Europe section
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Re: Edinburgh to South of Spain
Gucci wrote:Off to the cabo de gata then onto Granada and beyond tomoz
Have fun m8, stay safe
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Sounds awesome !
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