Anyone interested? Navigational event for twinshock classics held in the Spanish Pyrenees.

http://www.loisontheloose.com/Twinshock ... inder.html

£55 entry if we get a team together before the end of April.

There is also this: http://www.horizonsunlimited.com/humm/ More competitive, same region, more expensive.

that sounds so good....but

That sound like a fantastic idea - I may not be able to get that time off but I'd be up for it keep me informed.

OOoooooHHHHHhhhhhhh!!! I'd be up for that!!!!!
sounds like my dream run

Interesting! The same people are behind both events. Lois and Austin lay out the course for the Horizons off-road event. I can thoroughly recommend the Horizons event as I've taken part in it for the last 2 years.
That's the same Austin who has been invited to the Stafford show by the way.

yes i was thinking of doing it already
back to map reading without the GPS
going to the Rally of Discovery in Devon in April
it is the same weekend as stafford

pg

Just done some research - a ferry Plymouth to Santander return will cost £520 (£260 each) 2 people 2 bikes 1 cabin.

I'm sure if we can get a team of 4 together for the event (I'm thinking the twinshock trailfinder because I pretty much a novice) we can prob cut down the cost of the crossing. Theres also the option of reclining seats instead of cabins.

Why not work out a price for a large camper van and 4 persons , i have a large van and if we shared it would save some money , and if we had a woopsie we could get the bike back to the UK ...... just thinking at present

pg

If we have a team of 4 Confirmed these are prices from Brittany ferries. (Plymouth - Santander)

4 bikes and 4 people 1 Cabin (4 people in one cabin)- £926.00 (£231.50 each)
4 Bikes 4 people 4 reclining seats - £752.00 (188.00 each)
Van (up to 6m long x 2.6 high) 4 People plus 4 Reclining seats - £654.00 (163.50 Each)
Van (up to 6m long x 2.6 high) 4 People plus Cabin (4 people in one cabin) - £828.00 (£207.00)

Obviously tis is assuming that all 4 bikes can fit on the van.

Otherwise we could probaly cross Dover calais and drive/ride down but if/when my holiday is approved I will need to be back for the 17th/18th september at the very latest. That could cost as much in petrol.

Have you checked the actual ferry dates suit. The Santander ferry only runs twice a week. It's a comfortable 2 day ride or drive down from St Malo, Caen or Roscoff.
I've also spotted it's cheaper to take a car and trailer with 2 bikes on it than 2 bikes on their own.