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Colombres Rally, Spain

Submitted by john_shorter on Fri, 20/09/2013
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This looks like an interesting event. Has anyone been previously, or intends going this year? Apparently there is a 20% discount, on the ferry fare (not much interest to me, based in Valencia). This event is open to any bike pre. 1980, and, apparently we Brits are welcome. Runs vary from 150/250 km., and the weather should be much better than October in the U.K.!

Submitted by alan_johnson on Thu, 26/09/2013

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Tony williams and myself went in '08 when the rally was held in Colombres itself and we really enjoyed it, but now i understand that it being run from Santanderand has lost its appeal somewhat.

Submitted by john_shorter on Thu, 26/09/2013

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Previously alan_johnson wrote:

Tony williams and myself went in '08 when the rally was held in Colombres itself and we really enjoyed it, but now i understand that it being run from Santanderand has lost its appeal somewhat.

Hi Alan, No, this rally is being held (for the second year) by a new club "Motoindianos", and has returned to the old site. I understand this has not made the original "Motopiston" club very happy, since many are confusing the two events.

Submitted by alan_johnson on Thu, 26/09/2013

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Thanks John for clarifying the above,i will endeavour to inform the rest of the "Nortiboys". Keep your knees in the breeze!

Submitted by peter_stowe on Thu, 26/09/2013

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Make sure you go to les Ceuavos near Ribadsella.

its one of my motorcycling greats of all time- like riding through Chedder cave on your bike- your head lights illuminating the the stalactites and stalamights . Utterly amazing.

And one of my seat clamping screws is in a verg near near there so please return it if you see it.

Johnson- my knees have been in a Norton breeze the last few days. Nothing stops the Nortiboys eh?

Submitted by john_shorter on Mon, 14/10/2013

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Just got back from Colombres, a fantastic event (even though I got soaked twice!). Sorry Peter, didn't find your seat screw. The cave ride was "interesting", with an out of focus headlamp bulb. Living in Valencia, I had not realised how much colder it is, on the Atlantic coast (especially on the mountain run). Will take more warm clothes, and a decent set of waterproofs next time!!

 


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