2016 Tiger MEET - where?? Who???

[JayDub]

The middle pic looks more like the Llanberis Pass?

Or the A5, Ogwen valley even?

[Graham]

Just returned from a family holiday in Woolacombe (12 adults, 8 kids and 4 dogs in one very large house).  Very relaxing
We fought our way home yesterday up the M5 along with millions of other tin cans on wheels, it only took 4 hours back to Bristol
Going to try and get a day off on the bike in wales on Monday.  Yes I know it's the Bank holiday, but it doesn't matter much over there.  The roads are still pretty quiet.

On another topic, thanks for the Spanish link Spud.  We had a holiday near Malaga last year with friends and are returning early October. My mate Martin suggested we ride down on the bikes which seemed a good idea at the time.  The ferries,fuel and accommodation will cost about 3-4 times the cost of the flights and I am not sure looking at the maps that it's going to be a nice ride.  We plan about 2-3 days to ride down from Santander.  Any advice from anyone would be much appreciated.
Cheers

[John Stenhouse]

Pick the road less traveled and enjoy, it's possible using the motorway to do it in a day but it's not great fun

[Graham]

Yes, thanks John, we intend to take the smaller roads. Just wondered if anyone in the forum had done the ride and could make any suggestions.
By the way, I bought a new centre stand. Getting it fitted next Friday.
Cheers

[Bixxer Bob]

Guys, I let the brakes off on banter until we get nearer the time, but you're pushing the limit.

[John Stenhouse]

As always..............

[aesdj]

Ireland would be my first choice but I'm good what ever is decided. What we thinking on the ferry crossing, couple of hundred quid?

[John Stenhouse]

Good question, I'll have a look and report back.

[John Stenhouse]

Holyhead to Dublin today which I think is still high season £55 and return is £50 in two days time. That has no accommodation and is just from a quick google

[John Stenhouse]

Same quote for Pembroke to Rosslare, again no accommodation. Fast boat seems to be £70 each way. Oh and the Pembroke is a four hour crossing

[John Stenhouse]

Holyhead is a three hour crossing, I might have a look at Stranraer to Belfast for ST.

[John Stenhouse]

Ah it's Cairnryan orTroon  to Larne up there and is £60 each way a two hour crossing.

[JayDub]

Holyhead, £55 is what I came up with, The only thing about Ireland vs Northumberland for me (depending on where in Ireland we stay) is, less riding time on route 
Its about 4.5 hours from here to Northumberland and 20 mins to Holyhead! - but that's just me being selfish  ... then again - most of that would be motorway 

[Nick Calne]

Jadub ... Ride to Pembroke or Stanraer to keep things interesting.

[John Stenhouse]

Funny I was thinking of riding to stranraer as a sort of prelude