>>>>> 2009 Euro Road Trip !!!!

booforty · 09-11-2008, 10:53 AM

NINE COUNTRIES IN NINE DAYS!!

Ok everyone, I know its early days and I'm still buzzing from last weekend's Nurburgring, Zolder, Gent road trip

but I've been thinking about doing a longer trip next year (a whole week or 9 days, Saturday to following Sunday).

The idea is that we make our way over to the Nurburgring as before and have a day and a half ripping up the Ring tarmac.

For those not wanting to do a complete Euro road trip, they can stay at the Ring for another day and then return home (similar to last weekends trip).

For those wanting a little more adventure

, they can join the Euro Road Trip

, and we continue along my proposed route below.

Please note that this is only an idea at this stage and therefore I am open to your views and opinions on routes, destinations, and timetable.

Calais to Spa-Francorchamps (213 miles)

Spa-Francorchamps to Nurburgring (73 miles)

Enjoy the late afternoon/evening session at the Nordscheilfe

Full day at the Nordscheilfe ripping up the tarmac

BMW Museum in Munich (330 miles)

Neuschwanstein Castle (Germany's most photographed attraction, 83 miles)

Davos in Switzerland (116 miles)

Drive the Stelvio Pass (65 miles)

Lake Garda in Italy (149 miles)

Drive along the San Bernadino Pass back into Switzerland (188 miles)

Drive through Liechtenstein (73 miles)

Continue on to Lake Constance on Swiss/German/Austrian border (45 miles)

Autobahns to Luxembourg (343 miles)

Drive to Calais (270 miles)

Eurotunnel and then home

Total trip around 2,100 miles having visited 9 countries

- France, Belgium, Netherlands, Germany, Austria, Italy, Switzerland, Liechtenstein, Luxembourg.

That's 9 countries in 9 days!!!

So who would be up for this?

Only the hardcore need only reply...

dxb335d · 09-11-2008, 10:56 AM

Without a doubt mate i would love to do this.

neo871 · 09-11-2008, 11:04 AM

i will join you at least for the Ring days

booforty · 09-11-2008, 11:21 AM

Well done Andrei!!

This is an opportunity for other European e90post members to join us for all or part of the trip. The more the merrier!!

Bigamos · 09-11-2008, 11:26 AM

OOOOOOOOOOOHHHHHHHHHHHHHH, sign me up no bother....!

- Paul - · 09-11-2008, 11:37 AM

What an opportunity - sounds amazing. No good for me though with my 320d and two nippers!!!

booforty · 09-11-2008, 11:38 AM

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Originally Posted by Bigamos

OOOOOOOOOOOHHHHHHHHHHHHHH, sign me up no bother....!

Wow, what an effort from NI!!

You can add more countries to your list if you go via Wales and England...

neo871 · 09-11-2008, 11:39 AM

i might get some friends of mine to join me; it will be one hell of a trip!

booforty · 09-11-2008, 11:44 AM

Andrei, an AMAZING time is guaranteed, especially if we have some of the nutters and characters on here coming along (they know who they are!!)

neo871 · 09-11-2008, 11:46 AM

dar2008 · 09-11-2008, 11:48 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by booforty

Andrei, an AMAZING time is guaranteed, especially if we have some of the nutters and characters on here coming along (they know who they are!!)

I could be interested. Is this likely to be a gf/wife free zone or will people be bring their other halfs?

neo871 · 09-11-2008, 11:50 AM

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Originally Posted by dar2008

I could be interested. Is this likely to be a gf/wife free zone or will people be bring their other halfs?

hahahahhahahaaa!!!!!
i've just sent a pm to Paul with this question......

dar2008 · 09-11-2008, 11:52 AM

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Originally Posted by neo871

hahahahhahahaaa!!!!!
i've just sent a pm to Paul with this question......

Yeah, the idea of going alone is very appealing, but... getting permission,... for a 9day trip,... with a bunch of lads,... some of whom are described as "nutters and characters" will be tough!

neo871 · 09-11-2008, 11:59 AM

YES, indeed!

still no matter of this, I'm sure we will have a wonderful time!

BTW......when will the exact date be decided?

marlie · 09-11-2008, 12:09 PM

I may well be up for this!!

Marlie

booforty · 09-11-2008, 12:12 PM

Its too early to decide dates yet as its such a long way off. It will most likely be during the Summer of 2009.

Yes wives and g/f's are welcome!! Mine came on the Ring trip and she loved it

Its up to you though!!

The purpose of this thread is not to go into immense detail and decide dates just yet. Its to gauge general interest for doing such a trip and an opportunity to listen to others' thoughts and ideas.

My proposed route is just a personal preference but I tried to suggest a route that I think would interest others and provide some great driving roads!

Budgie · 09-11-2008, 01:35 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by booforty

Andrei, an AMAZING time is guaranteed, especially if we have some of the nutters and characters on here coming along (they know who they are!!)

ok ok I need to get her( daughter of abramovich) a visa LOL or I'm banned simple as lol

willhollin · 09-11-2008, 01:40 PM

Id be up for some sort of road trip. I assume we are talking next year so I can work on the wife?

booforty · 09-11-2008, 01:50 PM

Yes Summer 2009 Will

Be gentle with the miswah...

Hoops · 09-11-2008, 01:58 PM

Dont really need to ask me Paulie - you know full well i will be up for this - provided my number one wing man (Carlos and the Piggies!) is coming!! I will be bringing the E.P.O though this time without doubt!!

dxb335d · 09-11-2008, 02:18 PM

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Originally Posted by bmwbailey

Dont really need to ask me Paulie - you know full well i will be up for this - provided my number one wing man (Carlos and the Piggies!) is coming!! I will be bringing the E.P.O though this time without doubt!!

Geeza ill be there. You me and Paulie are a formidable force.

Hoops · 09-11-2008, 03:04 PM

You betcha kiddo!!!! Dont forget to let me hear the pigs!!!

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booforty Major General 366 Rep 8,809 Posts Drives: E92 M3 Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: London, UK iTrader: (0) Garage List 2008 E92 M3 [0.00]	>>>>> 2009 Euro Road Trip !!!! NINE COUNTRIES IN NINE DAYS!! Ok everyone, I know its early days and I'm still buzzing from last weekend's Nurburgring, Zolder, Gent road trip but I've been thinking about doing a longer trip next year (a whole week or 9 days, Saturday to following Sunday). The idea is that we make our way over to the Nurburgring as before and have a day and a half ripping up the Ring tarmac. For those not wanting to do a complete Euro road trip, they can stay at the Ring for another day and then return home (similar to last weekends trip). For those wanting a little more adventure, they can join the Euro Road Trip, and we continue along my proposed route below. *Please note that this is only an idea at this stage and therefore I am open to your views and opinions on routes, destinations, and timetable.* Calais to Spa-Francorchamps (213 miles) Spa-Francorchamps to Nurburgring (73 miles) Enjoy the late afternoon/evening session at the Nordscheilfe Full day at the Nordscheilfe ripping up the tarmac BMW Museum in Munich (330 miles) Neuschwanstein Castle (Germany's most photographed attraction, 83 miles) Davos in Switzerland (116 miles) Drive the Stelvio Pass (65 miles) Lake Garda in Italy (149 miles) Drive along the San Bernadino Pass back into Switzerland (188 miles) Drive through Liechtenstein (73 miles) Continue on to Lake Constance on Swiss/German/Austrian border (45 miles) Autobahns to Luxembourg (343 miles) Drive to Calais (270 miles) Eurotunnel and then home Total trip around 2,100 miles having visited 9 countries - France, Belgium, Netherlands, Germany, Austria, Italy, Switzerland, Liechtenstein, Luxembourg. That's 9 countries in 9 days!!! So who would be up for this? Only the hardcore need only reply... Attached Images Last edited by booforty; 09-27-2008 at 09:25 AM..
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booforty Major General 366 Rep 8,809 Posts Drives: E92 M3 Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: London, UK iTrader: (0) Garage List 2008 E92 M3 [0.00]	Its too early to decide dates yet as its such a long way off. It will most likely be during the Summer of 2009. Yes wives and g/f's are welcome!! Mine came on the Ring trip and she loved it Its up to you though!! The purpose of this thread is not to go into immense detail and decide dates just yet. Its to gauge general interest for doing such a trip and an opportunity to listen to others' thoughts and ideas. My proposed route is just a personal preference but I tried to suggest a route that I think would interest others and provide some great driving roads!
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