10 January 2024

Assen MotoGP 2024

It's quite a while since we went to Assen for the MotoGP at Assen. Since then the main race day has fallen inline with all the others and is now Sunday.


Tradition means nothing when TV money is there. TV is the dictator in all sports it seems.

The last time we were here was in 2018 when British Superbike (BSB) had their overseas round. We had a great time. Claire and I went in the car and Neill on his bike.

This year we will all be on the bikes and I will be with Neill and Phil, both on their BMW's and I guess I will be on the V-Strom.

I am only doing the Dutch MotoGP part of the trip. Neill and Phil are going on to the Sachsenring for the German MotoGP the weekend after. In between leaving up and their return there will be some sightseeing and Dambusters crash sites.

I am just looking at the routes Neill has planned. I should be able to get my trip inside the Le Shuttle's 5-day ticket. 

There are two days in the plans before we get to the hotel before the GP. We usually do the three days at the GP. Practice and qualifying etc on Friday and Saturday and the racing Sunday.


On Monday, when they head off for some more crash sites and memorials I will head for home. 

Assen to Calais is just short of 500kms and about 5h 30m on the road. I am booked on the 1750 Irish Ferries to Dover.

More as we get nearer the event.

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