Blackadder Posted May 28, 2010 Share Posted May 28, 2010 Just got back after a few days riding round Normandy on the Bonneville. What a great place!The roads are superb and largely traffic free. Fantastic countryside, and of course the sights and reminders of the war.Here are a few piccies - Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TC Posted May 28, 2010 Share Posted May 28, 2010 Definately got to go over there sometime. Everyone that goes says how good it is Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted May 28, 2010 Share Posted May 28, 2010 Definately got to go over there sometime. Everyone that goes says how good it is It is!...Oh yes it is!.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted May 29, 2010 Share Posted May 29, 2010 Looks great Blackadder I was over there in '94 for the 40 year anniversary of DDay, was pretty impressive. I have a bee in my bonnet about france now though .. long story, but I really should get over there on me bike ... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LuciferJonny Posted May 30, 2010 Share Posted May 30, 2010 Went there on a school trip about 6 years ago, would love to go back on the bike. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Commanda Posted May 30, 2010 Share Posted May 30, 2010 That's a beautiful looking bike. Roads look good as well. I am jealous as hell! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mel64 Posted May 30, 2010 Share Posted May 30, 2010 Fantastic photos... glad you had a great trip Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Richard Posted June 1, 2010 Share Posted June 1, 2010 I am going on saturday for 5 days, really looking forward, only problem being I don't think my bike will be as comfortable.TnT Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fazerboy Posted June 1, 2010 Share Posted June 1, 2010 ive actually rode past the american cemetry without knowing it was there would have loved to go in...ans st malo has many gun turrets with the shell holes in them...god it must have been terrible Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blackadder Posted June 1, 2010 Author Share Posted June 1, 2010 Thanks Peeps - I was really pleased with how the bike performed. I was a bit worried with it being smaller than most bikes - but it was a pleasure.If anyone wants details of the superb B & B near Carantan, let me know. Run by a British family from Lancashire, secure bike parking in a garage, lovely rooms & food, and within easy reach of the D Day coast or the Western coast for Mont Sainte Michel etc. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Voodoo Posted June 2, 2010 Share Posted June 2, 2010 I'm going to Normandy on my bike in 10 days, can't wait. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blackadder Posted June 5, 2010 Author Share Posted June 5, 2010 don't forget to share your piccies... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cruz Posted June 5, 2010 Share Posted June 5, 2010 Anyone wanting to do Normandy/Flanders battlefield tours, I have several contacts who can put together full packages travel/accommodation/tour guide, or a tailormade package.PM if you want further info.I hope this does not contravene forum advertising, if it does please delete. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GARYJL Posted June 6, 2010 Share Posted June 6, 2010 Ive always had an interest in the war and after watching a program onthe tv the other night (Bloody Omaha) I would love to go and see it.I think as the years go on people forget more and more the sacrificemade by so many and the lessons that need to be learned. I know theresa war in afghanistan at the minute and its horrible the number of young ladsgetting killed and severely injured but its totally unbelievable the sheer numbersof soldiers that were killed in a single day on Omaha beach. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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