Millau Bridge Trip - 2007

**Makefish** · 12-09-2006, 17:24

There was talk a while back about this trip but it seems to have been swallowed up with other international trips taking precedent.

So what about it guys & gals, I thought that a four day trip in April/May time would be quite nice.

I think this was an idea taken from the SCN forum and posted previously by Neo_VR iirc in the Freedom section, but open to all suggestions and dates but it gives you all plenty of time to save up

Tigger_1979 · 12-09-2006, 18:54

Me and Becky will meet you at Millau Bridge as a day trip and do are own thing the rest of the days

Shifty · 12-09-2006, 18:57

Quote:

Originally Posted by Makefish

There was talk a while back about this trip but it seems to have been swallowed up with other international trips taking precedent.

So what about it guys & gals, I thought that a four day trip in April/May time would be quite nice.

I think this was an idea taken from the SCN forum and posted previously by Neo_VR iirc in the Freedom section, but open to all suggestions and dates but it gives you all plenty of time to save up

Tie it in with some ring action

or the Magny Cours Car festival.

**Makefish** · 12-09-2006, 18:57

Quote:

Originally Posted by Tigger_1979

Me and Becky will meet you at Millau Bridge as a day trip and do are own thing the rest of the days

Not good enough company for you Will?

**Makefish** · 12-09-2006, 18:58

Quote:

Originally Posted by Shifty

........or the Magny Cours Car festival.

Not sure that I want any ring action thanks, but what is this Magny Cours thing about?.

postmanpat · 12-09-2006, 18:59

Very interested but will need some dates to book holidays etc. Must be in UK for may bank holiday 4-7th

postmanpat · 12-09-2006, 19:02

That would be makefish not wanting any ring then

roo · 12-09-2006, 19:08

wait until the Rl fixtures are out. Then fit it around the time Harlequins RL are away to Catalans Dragons and I'm there. Road trip and Super League.
If not I'm with shifty on getting some red hot ring action.

roo · 12-09-2006, 19:10

Quote:

Originally Posted by Makefish

Not sure that I want any ring action thanks, but what is this Magny Cours thing about?.

France GP by any chance.

**Makefish** · 12-09-2006, 19:23

Don't think that Rugby is going to appeal to the masses do you?.

What about combining this with 24 Hours Le Mans which is generally around the begining of June. Take a tent and shed loads of beer for one heck of a weekend!.

roo · 12-09-2006, 19:27

Quote:

Originally Posted by Makefish

Don't think that Rugby is going to appeal to the masses do you?.

What about combining this with 24 Hours Le Mans which is generally around the begining of June. Take a tent and shed loads of beer for one heck of a weekend!.

don't care about the masses, just me.

(oh and it's rugby league, not rah rah rugby).

Le Mans, good idea.

Stuart_J · 13-09-2006, 07:17

How about down to Provence, up & down mount Ventoux, then across towards the bridge, stay in a cheap hotel local to it & be there for sunrise, across the bridge & up to Reims, lunch at the motorsport Cafe, visit the old track, the old 2 mile straight is now a public road & most of the track buildings are still there, great for a piccie opertunity & a few "demo runs" Then Home

ric04vrs · 16-09-2006, 17:05

i'm up for a trip to the Milau bridge , not bothered what time of year as long as there is something of interest going on in the area that everybody can enjoy or the trip is linked in to a road trip to Le Mans or French GP (motoGP or F1) or even the Ring again

**mannyo** · 16-09-2006, 17:07

Hmm, might end up there next week. If we do, i'll get a few photos to post.

texasjohn · 16-09-2006, 17:35

I'm up for a trip to Millau, assuming parents can be convinced to have the furry monsters for a few days

Loz · 18-09-2006, 18:25

We were discussing the possibilities of this trip while we were having fun in Czech, in anticipation of the next international venture!

I'm liking the idea of a longer trip next time - makes the long drives more worthwhile, gives us a chance to see and do a little more. I really enjoy these trip, especially with never having travelled before and I'd like a couple of extra days to enjoy myself!!

So anyway, round a 'distinctly average' chinese meal in Prague

we discussed the possibility of going to Millau Bridge as suggested, meeting up, maybe stay there a night? Then whoever wants to could carry on to Germany for some more ring action for a few days. I know Roo would be up for it as he was suggesting going late April as a load of us have birthdays in a row!!

I'm sure we could get a group of people who'd like to go to the ring. Then whoever didn't want to go doesn't have to. You could stay in france or something....

Would anyone be interested in that then?

roo · 18-09-2006, 18:56

how about a drive to tenerife then, drive to spain, get a ferry, the ferry journey takes a day, and then a week over there. some of the roads are nice and twisty.

(Or just a group holiday and hire a load cars)

**GAFF** · 20-09-2006, 00:04

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Originally Posted by roo

( and hire a load cars)

Oh the poor rental cars

Shifty · 20-09-2006, 00:07

Quote:

Originally Posted by GAFF

Oh the poor rental cars

Mmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmm HIRE CARS!!!!!!!

I'm in

**GAFF** · 20-09-2006, 00:17

Quote:

Originally Posted by Shifty

Mmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmm HIRE CARS!!!!!!!

I'm in

FYI European Rentals with Argus Car Hire seemed fairly reasonable on my recent trip to spain.

12-09-2006, 17:24	#1
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12-09-2006, 18:54	#2
Tigger_1979 Briskodian Join Date: May 2004 Location: Yate, Bristol, South West Posts: 1,780	Re: Millau Bridge Trip - 2007 Me and Becky will meet you at Millau Bridge as a day trip and do are own thing the rest of the days __________________ WSM sat 15th March 2008

12-09-2006, 19:23	#10
Makefish BRISKODA Staff Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Hampshire Posts: 7,682	Re: Millau Bridge Trip - 2007 Don't think that Rugby is going to appeal to the masses do you?. What about combining this with 24 Hours Le Mans which is generally around the begining of June. Take a tent and shed loads of beer for one heck of a weekend!. __________________ Next Briskoda National Event: TRAX 2008 - 7th September at Silverstone Black magic Octy II vRS MY2008 with Maxidot ~ Xenons ~ Cruise ~ Light Assist ~ Dual Zone Climate Control ~ Rain Sensing Wipers ~ MFD2 Satellite Navigation ~ VAG Bluetooth Phone Kit ~ Milltek Exhaust with 2.75" Downpipe ~ EVOM Ram Air Intake ~ Nuespeed Shortshifter ~ Eibach Rear ARB ~ Koni FSD Dampers ~ Eibach Springs ~ Forge Front Mounted Twintercooler ~ Nuespeed Hi-Flo Intercooler Pipe ~ Nuespeed Hi-Flo Turbo Outlet Pipe ~ Eurojet PCV Valve ~ Forge DV ~Autotech Hi Volume Fuel Pump ~ Nuespeed Torque Arm Insert ~ NGK Iridium Spark plugs ~ REVO Stage II+ Software ~ Matt Black Viper Stripes!

13-09-2006, 07:17	#12
Stuart_J Briskodian Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Winchester Posts: 5,493	Re: Millau Bridge Trip - 2007 How about down to Provence, up & down mount Ventoux, then across towards the bridge, stay in a cheap hotel local to it & be there for sunrise, across the bridge & up to Reims, lunch at the motorsport Cafe, visit the old track, the old 2 mile straight is now a public road & most of the track buildings are still there, great for a piccie opertunity & a few "demo runs" Then Home __________________ Speed is an addiction for which thankfully there is no cure

16-09-2006, 17:05	#13
ric04vrs I parked up 1st Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: not near enough to the Ring Posts: 5,896	Re: Millau Bridge Trip - 2007 i'm up for a trip to the Milau bridge , not bothered what time of year as long as there is something of interest going on in the area that everybody can enjoy or the trip is linked in to a road trip to Le Mans or French GP (motoGP or F1) or even the Ring again __________________ not so bored now

16-09-2006, 17:07	#14
mannyo BRISKODA Staff Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Stevenage Herts. Posts: 10,312	Re: Millau Bridge Trip - 2007 Hmm, might end up there next week. If we do, i'll get a few photos to post. __________________ Manny 2005 Octavia 2.0TDi Elegance combi my skoda website http://www.octaviars.co.uk Join the briskoda.net folding team click Here for more info

16-09-2006, 17:35	#15
texasjohn Briskodian Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: West Midlands Posts: 1,678	Re: Millau Bridge Trip - 2007 I'm up for a trip to Millau, assuming parents can be convinced to have the furry monsters for a few days __________________ Xbox 360 gamertag: TexasJohn74.

18-09-2006, 18:25	#16
Loz TwIsTeD Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: here..................... sometimes there........ Posts: 6,406	Re: Millau Bridge Trip - 2007 We were discussing the possibilities of this trip while we were having fun in Czech, in anticipation of the next international venture! I'm liking the idea of a longer trip next time - makes the long drives more worthwhile, gives us a chance to see and do a little more. I really enjoy these trip, especially with never having travelled before and I'd like a couple of extra days to enjoy myself!! So anyway, round a 'distinctly average' chinese meal in Prague we discussed the possibility of going to Millau Bridge as suggested, meeting up, maybe stay there a night? Then whoever wants to could carry on to Germany for some more ring action for a few days. I know Roo would be up for it as he was suggesting going late April as a load of us have birthdays in a row!! I'm sure we could get a group of people who'd like to go to the ring. Then whoever didn't want to go doesn't have to. You could stay in france or something.... Would anyone be interested in that then? __________________ Lorraine- AKA Loz, Lozkins, Lozza, Lozzy, Lozlet, Lozzette, Lozzle, Lozraine, Lozalot, Lozatron, Lozatronic, Lozatroonathoone, Lozlatina, Loztalot, Lozingtonrain, Lozinator, Lozenge, Lozenger, Lozmanaught, Lozzy Loo, Lozzybear, Lozzy-wozzy-dooh-dah-day, () CouLoz of the rainbow, Lozano, Lozvaldo, Lorraineo, Lorrainickle, Lorrainus, Lez, Lezkins, Randomer & Mizz LB Taste=Negative, Sense=minimal, Memory=poor

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