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| bpman Member Since: 21 May 2008 Location: Oslo Posts: 8069  
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Looks like a great trip, we are currently in Tuscany in ours. If you've not already, seriously consider fitting cruise control makes the French motorways easy
Beautiful photos !! |
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15th Aug 2016 5:02am |
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| Stacey007 Member Since: 25 Sep 2015 Location: Cheshire Posts: 3757 
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^ That's the one thing I do miss from my previous cars.
It wasn't too bad... I will look at getting it though.. some more. I was stooped by the French police on the way to the ferry, but only as he had a landy and pointed to there's parked up 
Waiting at Ferry (looks like I have a camper top)  Click image to enlarge View leaving house Click image to enlarge Another parked with me Click image to enlarge The French police who stopped me at the ferry port.. Click image to enlarge |
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15th Aug 2016 10:39am |
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| shaggydog Member Since: 12 Aug 2012 Location: Kent Posts: 3347 
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Looks like you had a fantastic time
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15th Aug 2016 12:13pm |
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| familymad Member Since: 13 Dec 2011 Location: Bucks Posts: 3481  
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I love long distance threads. Vehicles love being up to temp and used regularly.
We drove to Italy and back last year in ours and lived it. Only once or twice did a D4 cruise past at 85+ and I dreamed  1951 80" S1 2.0
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15th Aug 2016 12:49pm |
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| Fellrunner Member Since: 28 Sep 2014 Location: Wandering Posts: 258 
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Wow, that is a full car!
Did you take the 6/7th seats out? |
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15th Aug 2016 2:00pm |
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| Ellisboy Member Since: 13 Oct 2013 Location: Deep South Posts: 539 
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great pics
Stephen. |
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15th Aug 2016 2:16pm |
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| Grenadier Member Since: 23 Jul 2014 Location: The foot of Mont Blanc... Posts: 5829  
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Great pics. Was cycling round the lake last week with Mrs Grenadier. Lovely spot, if a little busy with tourists at this time of year, Defender owners an exception
Monsieur Le Grenadier
I've not been everywhere, but it's on my list..... 2011 Puma 110DC - Corris Grey |
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15th Aug 2016 2:20pm |
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| Stacey007 Member Since: 25 Sep 2015 Location: Cheshire Posts: 3757
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^ I was up at 6.30am as I knew it was busy having ridden in with the kids...
I come off near where they launch the boats and get on at the casino. Happy with my time. Only hard core cyclist at that time but lovely watching the mist rise off the lake and hot air balloons taking off.. I averaged 18.6mph so I was happy with that. Used my dads bike he leaves at the House (his n+1), awesome bit of Kit Colnago C60 Carbon with Campag Super record carbon groupset. Makes me look good
Seats I kept in, as a) hassle to take out / in and kids like to use them (when they can), also acted as natural shelf for stuff above it. Yes it was full, even gaps behind where the back seats fold had stuff
Click image to enlarge Froomy watch out |
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15th Aug 2016 2:57pm |
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| miker Member Since: 13 Sep 2015 Location: Surrey Posts: 1763 
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Previous owner of mine used it to do summer camping trips to France, Italy and beyond. 12 up, roof rack full, and a laden Sankey behind!
Well maintained, there's no reason they can't go anywhere. |
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15th Aug 2016 3:53pm |
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| Grenadier Member Since: 23 Jul 2014 Location: The foot of Mont Blanc... Posts: 5829
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 Do like Colnago, still think they're my favourite of the traditional 'big' names (Trek, Giant, Bianchi, Specialized, Pinarello etc) as opposed to the new breed of on-line niche makers such as Felt, Canyon etc. Beautiful, beautiful bikes.
Indeed on the latter point, amazed by how many of the niche brands are well represented at this year's Olympics. Quite an increase.... And for those who love cycling, Italian culture and happen to be in Milan in the near future, do pop into the Bianchi café. Get to see their best creations, (maybe buy one?), enjoy a fab Espresso and even have your bike tuned. Great spot, right in the heart of Milan... Monsieur Le Grenadier
I've not been everywhere, but it's on my list..... 2011 Puma 110DC - Corris Grey |
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16th Aug 2016 8:41am |
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| CY88 Member Since: 05 Jan 2016 Location: Offshore Posts: 255 
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Good write up, nice to hear it went without a hitch. Lovely house too!
FFRR Supercharged - Series One - Defender 90 V8 |
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16th Aug 2016 8:59am |
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| yobbie Member Since: 15 Nov 2010 Location: Isle of Wight Posts: 713 
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Took the defender to Annecy last year via Paris with outboard on the back and small inflatable. Agree with Bpman about having cruise control it makes motorway driving much more relaxed
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28th Aug 2016 9:35pm |
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| yobbie Member Since: 15 Nov 2010 Location: Isle of Wight Posts: 713
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Click image to enlarge Took the defender to Annecy last year via Paris with outboard on the back and small inflatable. Agree with Bpman about having cruise control it makes motorway driving much more relaxed Click image to enlarge Click image to enlarge |
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28th Aug 2016 9:36pm |
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| Stacey007 Member Since: 25 Sep 2015 Location: Cheshire Posts: 3757
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^ Great pictures
Cheers |
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28th Aug 2016 9:41pm |
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