hrc1 Posted November 8, 2006 Report Share Posted November 8, 2006 Voici 4 dates de grandes classiques en France. Le 08 Avril 2007 3 jours de L'Indre Le 20 Mai 2007 4 jours de L'aveyron Le 14 Juillet 2007 4 jours de La creuse Le 26 Aout 2007 5 jours du Verdon from the trialsmag web page Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hughesy Posted November 8, 2006 Report Share Posted November 8, 2006 Cheers HRC1, Best start saving those Tesco clubcard vouchers again to pay for "le tunnel" Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wiltshire_boy Posted November 9, 2006 Report Share Posted November 9, 2006 Was thinking today about French trialling as it looks like my parents are moving to France and would be a shame not to take the bike when i visit! Does anybody know if there are any restrictions on bike racks on ferrys or the Chunnel? What sort of extra security measures would i need to take if i took the overnight down to Le Havre? Any tips or hints gratefully received. Roy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mudman Posted November 9, 2006 Report Share Posted November 9, 2006 Wiltshire boy, I take mybike on a rack to france alot,normally through the tunnel but have taken the ferry a couple of times On overnight ferry i just locked bike to rack. I got back to the car deck the next morning to check it was still there. If had gone it would be in somebodys van(no where else much to hide one on ferry) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wiltshire_boy Posted November 9, 2006 Report Share Posted November 9, 2006 Cheers Mudman, that's what i wanted to hear. I didn't fancy the drive down in the old Transit! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
frenchie Posted November 16, 2006 Report Share Posted November 16, 2006 HI Apparently, I am led to believe that bike racks are not strickly legal in France and even Spain. Having said that I have only ever been stopped on the M 25 in Blighty. I have used mine quite a lot here and have never had more than a curious glance from the Gendarmarie.... The chances of being stopped in a vehicle with british plates is minimal although speed cameras are starting to catch on this side of the channel .... Youve been warned.......... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hughesy Posted November 17, 2006 Report Share Posted November 17, 2006 The French 4 day at Sardent will be held on 12-15 July inclusive Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pitley Posted November 17, 2006 Report Share Posted November 17, 2006 (edited) These events all classes? What they like? Edited November 17, 2006 by pitley Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hughesy Posted November 17, 2006 Report Share Posted November 17, 2006 (edited) The French 4 day caters for every class of rider from Experts which is probably Euro round standard down to beginner and everything in between. It's all pretty relaxed with no time limit. It's usually one lap on Thursday then two laps thereafter or you can choose just to do one lap, they're quite long laps resulting in long days! In summary it's a great event in the sun, with cheap beer/even cheaper wine and BBQ's all week! Edited November 17, 2006 by Hughesy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nigel dabster Posted November 18, 2006 Report Share Posted November 18, 2006 there are four main routes so it is possible you could fall between, but its a great trial. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bikerdude2006fr Posted November 18, 2006 Report Share Posted November 18, 2006 The 4 day of the creuse is amazing! i was observing last year and was hoping to ride this year but no licences etc means i cant So any of you lot who saw me last year get ready with your Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wiltshire_boy Posted December 11, 2006 Report Share Posted December 11, 2006 Well, funnily enough, the house that me Mum and Dad are keen on is in Bourganeuf so might well see you soon BikerDude! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bikerdude2006fr Posted December 12, 2006 Report Share Posted December 12, 2006 (edited) Voici 4 dates de grandes classiques en France. Le 08 Avril 2007 3 jours de L'Indre Le 20 Mai 2007 4 jours de L'aveyron Le 14 Juillet 2007 4 jours de La creuse Le 26 Aout 2007 5 jours du Verdon from the trialsmag web page The 4 day of the creuse has now been confirmed as the 12th to the 15th of July! So start getting your hotels/gites etc sorted guys Well, funnily enough, the house that me Mum and Dad are keen on is in Bourganeuf so might well see you soon BikerDude! Hah! Cool! How old are you? Edited December 13, 2006 by bikerdude2006fr Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eiger Posted December 13, 2006 Report Share Posted December 13, 2006 Heard that to ride these trials you need lights fitted including stop light off the rear brake, anyone enlighten me? Also my lad is 17 and I'm trying to get him through his bike test asap with a view to us both riding one of the French events. Does anyone know what the legal requirements are for a 17yr old and if they are restricted to a certain capacity etc? Ta Eiger Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bikerdude2006fr Posted December 13, 2006 Report Share Posted December 13, 2006 (edited) Heard that to ride these trials you need lights fitted including stop light off the rear brake, anyone enlighten me? Also my lad is 17 and I'm trying to get him through his bike test asap with a view to us both riding one of the French events. Does anyone know what the legal requirements are for a 17yr old and if they are restricted to a certain capacity etc? Ta Eiger Yep For the road trials your bike HAS to be fully road legal, lights, insured etc erm he can ride whatever he wants in the senior catergories i think Edited December 13, 2006 by bikerdude2006fr Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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