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EuroBarf Photo Thread - NOW WITH VIDEO!!!
- Thread starter maxandgrinch
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- May 4, 2005
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- Orinda, CA
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- A funky red & white Italian named Gianni Cervo! Versys - two of 'em! And a Ducati for laughs.
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- AMA #: 281672
Definitely not a lowside. A bit hard to explain, but the bike did a front one and a quarter, launching David down the road as the bike went down the culvert. David landed flat on his back in the roadway. The bike landed down in that culvert, which had to be more than six feet deep. Quite spectacular.
Ianh
Long Distance Loner
This vid is of their tours, not ours. It's taken by
Talking bout lane position!
David thought he was riding in the UK, and ended up like this, a few years ago
Been there, done that
- Joined
- May 4, 2005
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- Orinda, CA
- Moto(s)
- A funky red & white Italian named Gianni Cervo! Versys - two of 'em! And a Ducati for laughs.
- BARF perks
- AMA #: 281672
I just noticed Natalie's pics from Friday of the rally are posted on David's site. Here are a few for your amusement.
Fine dining outside of the local Casino supermarche'.
Natalie and I had toasted the tires on our bikes the day before. Hers was in the local shop getting a new front tire, but they were closed for lunch, so while we waited we went for one more ride in a loop that would take us down to Guillestre then back to Col d'Izoard to get back to the dealer. I think there are photos of our tires earlier in the thread. Well past their sell-by. Natalie road pillion with David and then with Stuart.
The scenery is always great!
Following Multi-Purpose Matt.
There's a huge old fort up there.
Tunnels? Yes. Lots of them.
There's Stuart, one of the "fast guys" of our group.
Grocery shopping at the local mini-mart.
View from the Col de la Sarenne. God, I
that road! It was the only road all week where I could stay in front of Stuart.
David and Stuart in a hurry to get to dinner.
Dessert time!
Natalie, thanks for the use of your photos.
Fine dining outside of the local Casino supermarche'.
Natalie and I had toasted the tires on our bikes the day before. Hers was in the local shop getting a new front tire, but they were closed for lunch, so while we waited we went for one more ride in a loop that would take us down to Guillestre then back to Col d'Izoard to get back to the dealer. I think there are photos of our tires earlier in the thread. Well past their sell-by. Natalie road pillion with David and then with Stuart.
The scenery is always great!
Following Multi-Purpose Matt.
There's a huge old fort up there.
Tunnels? Yes. Lots of them.
There's Stuart, one of the "fast guys" of our group.
Grocery shopping at the local mini-mart.
View from the Col de la Sarenne. God, I
that road! It was the only road all week where I could stay in front of Stuart.
David and Stuart in a hurry to get to dinner.
Dessert time!
Natalie, thanks for the use of your photos.
Volcomism
Robocawk
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- Dec 19, 2003
- Location
- Switzerland
- Moto(s)
- Sold them all. But shopping for a R1250GS
- Name
- Anthony
. Sweet pics old dude!
horsepower
WaterRider/Landsurfer
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- Nov 26, 2006
- Location
- The wild west side of Davis
- Moto(s)
- 2007Honda CBR 600rr
2010 KTM 690
2014 Grom
- Name
- Daniela
Hey Kurt! When you say "Fast Guys", are they fast because they have ridden the roads a million times or "Fast" as in just plain crazy speed anywhere anytime?
Just wanna plan my riding strategy-who to follow who not to- in case there are any blind whoopdies to catch air on in the Alps!
Just wanna plan my riding strategy-who to follow who not to- in case there are any blind whoopdies to catch air on in the Alps!
- Joined
- May 4, 2005
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- Orinda, CA
- Moto(s)
- A funky red & white Italian named Gianni Cervo! Versys - two of 'em! And a Ducati for laughs.
- BARF perks
- AMA #: 281672
But wait! There's more!
Local speed warning signs.
You are a good boy!
You are very, very naughty!
Still more tunnels.
Colin's battlestar BMW. Way, way over half a million miles on that thing.
Just about the nicest sounding BMW I've ever heard.
The food there sucks.
The roads are terrible too.
Bicyclists in tunnels.
Dining in the flower market in Nice.
Yep, Nice is nice!
Enough for now.
Local speed warning signs.
You are a good boy!
You are very, very naughty!
Still more tunnels.
Colin's battlestar BMW. Way, way over half a million miles on that thing.
Just about the nicest sounding BMW I've ever heard.
The food there sucks.
The roads are terrible too.
Bicyclists in tunnels.
Dining in the flower market in Nice.
Yep, Nice is nice!
Enough for now.
- Joined
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- A funky red & white Italian named Gianni Cervo! Versys - two of 'em! And a Ducati for laughs.
- BARF perks
- AMA #: 281672
Thanks, Anthony!
Hey Kurt! When you say "Fast Guys", are they fast because they have ridden the roads a million times or "Fast" as in just plain crazy speed anywhere anytime?
Just wanna plan my riding strategy-who to follow who not to- in case there are any blind whoopdies to catch air on in the Alps!
They are very, very good riders. No worries with following any of them. If you can keep up - and I think you just might - just do what they do and you should be fine.
However, if you come past them at 30+ mph faster - as you've been known to do - things could get interesting.
arty
maxandgrinch
Acquired Taste
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- Jul 26, 2006
- Location
- Mt Crumpit
- Moto(s)
- Dog Powered Sleigh
- Name
- Banzooga
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However, if you come past them at 30+ mph faster - as you've been known to do - things could get interesting.
So I guess it is time to post the final video - the one with a certain group of motorcyclists riding past the GoPro so close that I'm in fear for my arm, jump out of the way, and use some very colorful language?
Is this good for a flying couch?
- Joined
- May 4, 2005
- Location
- Orinda, CA
- Moto(s)
- A funky red & white Italian named Gianni Cervo! Versys - two of 'em! And a Ducati for laughs.
- BARF perks
- AMA #: 281672
horsepower
WaterRider/Landsurfer
- Joined
- Nov 26, 2006
- Location
- The wild west side of Davis
- Moto(s)
- 2007Honda CBR 600rr
2010 KTM 690
2014 Grom
- Name
- Daniela
Colin's battlestar BMW. Way, way over half a million miles on that thing.
Wow, 500,000 miles. I am humbled.He sounds like such an amazing guy.
Good to hear.They are very, very good riders. No worries with following any of them. If you can keep up - and I think you just might - just do what they do and you should be fine.
However, if you come past them at 30+ mph faster - as you've been known to do - things could get interesting.
Don't wanna be on the naughty list so I won't be doing any high speed or twisty blow by's, promise. I will be MORE than happy to putter joyfully in the back on my rental and take in the views.
Just wanted to make sure that there aren't riders like "California- me " leading the way.
horsepower
WaterRider/Landsurfer
- Joined
- Nov 26, 2006
- Location
- The wild west side of Davis
- Moto(s)
- 2007Honda CBR 600rr
2010 KTM 690
2014 Grom
- Name
- Daniela
Colin's battlestar BMW. Way, way over half a million miles on that thing.
Wow, 500,000 miles. I am humbled.
Good to hear.They are very, very good riders. No worries with following any of them. If you can keep up - and I think you just might - just do what they do and you should be fine.
However, if you come past them at 30+ mph faster - as you've been known to do - things could get interesting.
Don't wanna be on the "naughty list" so I won't be doing any high speed twisty blow by's, promise. I will be MORE than happy to putter joyfully in the back on my rental and take in the gorgeous views.
Where ever did I get this demon-spawn rider rep?? Don't answer that.
Is this good for a flying couch?
Hi Ritch,
are you giving me credit for my riding?
- Joined
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- AMA #: 281672
dooodon9
Member
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- Oct 10, 2009
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- The Moon
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- Current: MTS 1200(14'), FE450(24')
Retired: BMWK12S, Duc848, RC51, KTM 990 SMT, FE450
- Name
- guess...
@flying_hun Would love to do this again! It's about time for me.
- Joined
- May 4, 2005
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- A funky red & white Italian named Gianni Cervo! Versys - two of 'em! And a Ducati for laughs.
- BARF perks
- AMA #: 281672
Well, I got back about a month ago, but I will be returning next year. If you're interested, let's stay in touch. I haven't decided for sure, but I'm leaning towards going in September just to miss the crowds.
I thought of you when we encountered photographers on Galibier again, but I just can't match you for style!
dooodon9
Member
- Joined
- Oct 10, 2009
- Location
- The Moon
- Moto(s)
- Current: MTS 1200(14'), FE450(24')
Retired: BMWK12S, Duc848, RC51, KTM 990 SMT, FE450
- Name
- guess...
Well, I got back about a month ago, but I will be returning next year. If you're interested, let's stay in touch. I haven't decided for sure, but I'm leaning towards going in September just to miss the crowds.
I thought of you when we encountered photographers on Galibier again, but I just can't match you for style!
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That 21" just wasn't enough
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It does look like it is pushing.. serious lean. Did you survive or tuck??