That's unless the propsoed Norwgian Seaways crossing to Bergen finally materialises and if Regina Lines actually gets off the ground next year.
A blog that has evolved over the years from simply about motorcycle trips, to include action against discriminatory legislation from the UK and EU. Then included football, dogs and motorhoming!!!
29 October 2014
Thank you very much DFDS
That's unless the propsoed Norwgian Seaways crossing to Bergen finally materialises and if Regina Lines actually gets off the ground next year.
28 October 2014
Roll of Honour
FL15 - Plan B
Plan B |
22 October 2014
Route 66 Blog
21 October 2014
Movember 2014
Christmas Markets 2
20 October 2014
Tower of London Roll of Honour
17 October 2014
MAG: Decline in young people taking test - Working Group
From Oliver Rose, MAG National Clubs Officer:
One thing at MAG we're obviously concerned about is the latest statistics from the department of transport that show the rate of young people taking up biking (based on test passes) is significantly down. As reported in July 2014 Government figures released last week show that in the year 2012-2013, 3,333 18-year-olds completed the practical motorcycle test while in 2013-2014 only 216 did.
This is something we'd love to see change, and one of the things we feel may be affecting the figures is the combination of tests required to get a full licence (the result of the EU Driving Licence Directives, and their implementation in the UK).
We're looking to put together an expert working group who can help us get to the bottom of this concern. We are looking for approved instructors and their employers who can assist us.
If you're in a position to help in anyway drop me an e-mail to oliver.rose@mag-uk.org
If it’s not for you but you know others that may be in a position to help, then share this and do your bit to help us get this disastrous legislation overturned to protect our way of life.
14 October 2014
Poppies at the Tower
FL15 - Other destinations
So accordingly, I have been onto my favourite booking.com and looked for reasonably priced hotel within east reach of Epcot that gets decent reviews. Enter the Rodeway Inn Maingate. A chain motel looking place. Booked for two nights to give us a whole day at Epcot or whatever else takes our fancy......
As usual it is "pay later, free cancellation" and meets my other requirements of being over 7/10 in the reviews and has free parking and wifi! Back of the net!
13 October 2014
FL15 - Car Hire - 3
This wouldn't be a problem if we had a fixed apartment or hotel, as we have some days "on the road" maybe the Mustang isn't going to be the right vehicle. Head has to overrule the heart! So it was back the travel sites to see that would be an alternative. Or take one case maybe?
This year we had booked a Dodge Charger and then didn't need too much persuasion to trade up to the Mustang. The Chargers we saw there looked pretty good and the Highway Patrol was using them too, although I doubt they had the box standard rental car model.
So what to do?
The two companies that came out the cheapest and most inclusive (taxes etc) were National and Alamo. The Full-Size is a Ford Fusion or similar at National is $460 and at Alamo $474 for 14 days hire. That seems more reasonable and I am sure the Fusion is a decent enough car? Although. The engines look a bit tiddly. I think the "similar" is the Nissan.
So as they are both "book now pay on collection" I have booked with both.
Now to email to see what cars they have at Tampa International!
10 October 2014
FL15 - Other hotel stays
FL15 - Car Hire - Alamo 2
8 October 2014
FL15 - Car Hire - Alamo
7 October 2014
Service time
6 October 2014
FR14 - Hostel Weekend Day 2
Panoramic picture of Baie de la Somme |
Le Crotoy beach huts |
Le Crotoy |
France Weekend - Deuxième Jour
Panoramic picture of Baie de la Somme |
Le Crotoy beach huts |
Le Crotoy |