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Posted: Wed Feb 20th, 2008 12:12 pm |
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About this time last year I was an active forum member (I'd like to think I still am) working in the drudgery of IT in the UK and riding every weekend and holiday, meeting up with loads of forum members along the way. After some thought The Lovely Wendy and I decided to give up the drudgery of working for a living and sell up and move to France and run a Bikers Only Bed and Breakfast. http://www.ridersrest.net
We even started a thread (I cannot find it though karTER?) asking for what you the forum members looked for in a B&B when you toured abroad.
Well we are here, set up and open for business and would like to extend an invitation to forum members who might be planning a trip to France in 2008. Also since quite a few of you gave some good advice to help us decide on how to go about what to offer etc it would be rude not to let you know how and what we are doing...
Book for 2 or more nights for a group of 4 - 10 people and you get the following for just 50 euros per person per night inclusive:
Clean and comfortable bed with modern showers & toilets
All bed linen, and Towels.
Breakfast
Evening meal
1st Night choice of :Curry, Spag Bol, or Chili (Incl Salad, Bread and sweet.)
2nd Night BBQ (weather permitting)
All French Beer and Wine included - Tea and Coffee also available
The opportunity to Explore the beautiful CORRÈZE region of Limousin...
for more details ...
http://www.ridersrest.net
tony@ridersrest.net
RidersRest
Le Theil
19260, Treignac
France
Tel: +33 (0)5 55 73 14 33
GPS: N45 34.848 - E1 46.369 We also cater for individuals and couples so even if you are just passing through and need a clean bed and secure parking for your pride and joy look us up 
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petrid
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Posted: Wed Feb 20th, 2008 04:18 pm |
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Nomad, I gave you a nod in "more travellers tales" in talk about BIKE mag section and it looks as if we will be seeing you in May or June, date to be announced
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nomad
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Posted: Wed Feb 20th, 2008 05:18 pm |
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Top man -  look forward to seeing you.
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bumpa
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Posted: Wed Feb 20th, 2008 05:22 pm |
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Hi Nomad,
I'm pleased you and Wendy have settled in. I am planning to do France with a mate and would like to get to the Mount Blanc tunnel then over to the Alps etc would you be on the way there or am I way off the mark?
Bumpa
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nomad
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Posted: Wed Feb 20th, 2008 06:07 pm |
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Depends on how much time you have - I usually head down the east coast from the UK to the Rhone Alps it is quicker certainly we are a 340 mile ride east to Mt Blanc Tunnel from here.
The tunnel is about 550 miles ride from Calais we are 430 miles from Calais if that gives you some idea.
edit to correct direction...
Last edited on Tue May 13th, 2008 08:22 am by nomad
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Posted: Fri Feb 22nd, 2008 03:05 pm |
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nomad wrote: We even started a thread (I cannot find it though karTER?) asking for what you the forum members looked for in a B&B when you toured abroad.
When I'm touring, all I look for in a hotel is a cheap clean place to get my head down, which is why I use either Formule 1, or the B&B chain.
These are everywhere and provided you get in before 4pm ish, you never have a problem with vacancies.
It's only a place to rest before the next days ride so needn't be anything luxurious although I guess you'd want more if you were staying in one place for a while.
I tend to keep moving.
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nomad
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Posted: Fri Feb 22nd, 2008 03:14 pm |
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| I used to do the same thing myself but you will notice that a bed in our Clubroom is a better deal than an F1, better facilities, cleaner, secure parking and a damn good breakfast thrown in for good measure all for only 22 euros now that is better than an F1 and we have beer and wine available and will cook you a teriffic evening meal (for a fee) plus you get to mix with other bikers as opposed to sweaty french workmen now you just cannot beat that.
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Posted: Mon May 12th, 2008 07:19 pm |
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nomad wrote: .....we are 340 miles ride east of the Mt Blanc Tunnel...... Nomad....?
Followed your instructions and here I am ...340 miles east of the Mont Blanc Tunnel and I'm ...just outside Venice?????
 Where are you!?
I'm beginning to understand the "Nomad" handle 
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Posted: Mon May 12th, 2008 07:58 pm |
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I spent a long weekend at Nomad's place last week, with a biggish group.
It's a great place: the facilities are excellent, the food is exactly what you want on a riding holiday, there's plenty to drink and a good atmosphere. The roads round there are great too: curve after bend after curve climbing and descending, really good surfaces and hardly any traffic... highly satisfactory.
And Nomad's got a recovery trailer too, which came in handy when one of the group's bikes had an electrical fault. F1 aren't going to show you the best twisties, recover your bike and lend you tools.
Thanks Nomad (and Wendy), I'll be back.
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Posted: Mon May 12th, 2008 10:01 pm |
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| amazing brilliant place, you're welcomed into their home, fed and watered and shown the most amazing roads with plenty of good craic thrown in. Arrived with a friendship of nomad from this forum, left best pals with him and Wendy. Fab. Brace yourselves me and my man will be back!
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Posted: Tue May 13th, 2008 08:35 am |
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cheers for the feedback Paul and Suzie (colin) most welcome some pics of the weekend for posterity, no names no pack drill
We had a great time too.
http://www.whereistonynow.co.uk/sem08.htm
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Posted: Tue May 13th, 2008 08:54 am |
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Just thought I'd reiterate what PaulR and Suzi are saying, Riders Rest is brilliant. I had an amazing time there last week, good food, good company, great facilities and the best roads I've ever ridden on.
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Posted: Tue May 13th, 2008 12:08 pm |
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The above people are all lying through their teeth. Rider's Rest is a terrible place and none of you should go there or ride within 100 miles of it even. All you get is a comfortable room, great food and booze and then they make you ride all day long on fantastic roads with grip like velcro. Stay well clear - you have been warned!!!
There, that should keep it clear so we can go back again and again.
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Posted: Tue May 13th, 2008 09:26 pm |
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nomad wrote: cheers for the feedback Paul and Suzie (colin) most welcome some pics of the weekend for posterity, no names no pack drill
We had a great time too.
http://www.whereistonynow.co.uk/sem08.htm
great pics.
whos bike broke down...
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Posted: Tue May 13th, 2008 09:30 pm |
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looks cool and all, but washing bikes?!
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Posted: Tue May 13th, 2008 09:44 pm |
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Posted: Wed May 14th, 2008 04:57 am |
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nomad wrote: About this time last year I was an active forum member (I'd like to think I still am) working in the drudgery of IT in the UK and riding every weekend and holiday, meeting up with loads of forum members along the way. After some thought The Lovely Wendy and I decided to give up the drudgery of working for a living and sell up and move to France and run a Bikers Only Bed and Breakfast. http://www.ridersrest.net
We even started a thread (I cannot find it though karTER?) asking for what you the forum members looked for in a B&B when you toured abroad.
Well we are here, set up and open for business and would like to extend an invitation to forum members who might be planning a trip to France in 2008. Also since quite a few of you gave some good advice to help us decide on how to go about what to offer etc it would be rude not to let you know how and what we are doing...
Book for 2 or more nights for a group of 4 - 10 people and you get the following for just 50 euros per person per night inclusive:
Clean and comfortable bed with modern showers & toilets
All bed linen, and Towels.
Breakfast
Evening meal
1st Night choice of :Curry, Spag Bol, or Chili (Incl Salad, Bread and sweet.)
2nd Night BBQ (weather permitting)
All French Beer and Wine included - Tea and Coffee also available
The opportunity to Explore the beautiful CORRÈZE region of Limousin...
for more details ...
http://www.ridersrest.net
tony@ridersrest.net
RidersRest
Le Theil
19260, Treignac
France
Tel: +33 (0)5 55 73 14 33
GPS: N45 34.848 - E1 46.369 We also cater for individuals and couples so even if you are just passing through and need a clean bed and secure parking for your pride and joy look us up
I've beenlooking too and can't find it, although I remember the thread well.
Here is a link to all the posts that you have started:
http://bike.mywowbb.com/view_user.php?id=596&topics_started=1&nr=64&page=1
But I can't see it, I'm afraid.
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Posted: Wed May 14th, 2008 02:07 pm |
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I'm planning a trip to France, but Nomad's place (as great as it looks) is a little out of the area I'll be in.
Any recommendations for the Pyranees directly south of Bordeaux area pls?
Around Pau, Tarbes, Lourdes or on the Spanish side.
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Posted: Wed May 14th, 2008 04:18 pm |
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| GO GO GO!! ITS REALLY GREAT.
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Posted: Wed May 14th, 2008 04:42 pm |
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Breva750 wrote: GO GO GO!! ITS REALLY GREAT.
Thanks Mr B.
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