Author Topic: Weekend in assen (Read 1517 times)

piercedprincess · « **on:** 14, February, 2008, 11:02:59 PM »

Ok, guys just an idea at the moment to see if anyone fancies this. Most places are usually booked up now for World Superbikes and MotoGP so the next best thing would be a trip to Assen to watch our own Mr Troutslayer race!!

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I have already run this past him and he thinks it would be a cool idea!!

We were thinking of either leaving on the Thursday night 22 May taking the 23.45 ferry from Harwich to Hook of Holland arriving there at 7am the next morning and riding to Assen and staying in a hotel until Monday 26 May getting the 14.00 ferry back to Harwich (£150)
OR
Folkestone to Calais Eurotunnel (£64) on Friday 23 May, earlyish time and riding up through Belguim to Assen, takes about 5 hours but with lots of stopping on the way and coming back on the Monday.

Hotel we're thinking of using

Trouty says he's getting there on the Thursday, has trackdays on Friday and Sat and then the race is Sunday.

So whose up for this?? I think it would be a great TLB event!! Let us know what you think or if anyone has been there before, what you think the best way is to get there?

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Grandma · « **Reply #1 on:** 14, February, 2008, 11:17:56 PM »

Strangely enough I had been thinking of this too, as I have friends who live near Assen, I stayed with in 2006, they are getting elderly and I thought of seing them as well as watching Trouty racing.
Would quite like the Eurotunnel option, but would need to check the mileage again.
Been extra manic this week, will try to get my head around it after the weekend ':p'

sparky · « **Reply #2 on:** 14, February, 2008, 11:43:03 PM »

am thinking about it.seeing Mr Troutslayer race,1st trip aboard by bike and go Horse Riding as well:cool:

Tino · « **Reply #3 on:** 15, February, 2008, 12:00:48 AM »

I may be up for this, but I'd be in a car.......

john · « **Reply #4 on:** 15, February, 2008, 04:04:05 AM »

There may be a few more going from another place, I'm trying to see if I can make this but I might have to go to a wedding in the states.

If we go it'll be the same timings but we're probably going to be camping....

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Mr Rizla · « **Reply #5 on:** 15, February, 2008, 12:06:41 PM »

All i know is its 235miles (370Km) from Calais to Amsterdam with a comfortable 4.5hrs travelling time, if thats of any help

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Westie · « **Reply #6 on:** 15, February, 2008, 02:20:08 PM »

Well add about another 100km to that, so that's about 40/45 mins then

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Camping is not out of our plans either, (thinks back to the beach party weekend)

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and I wonder how many we lose at the Amsterdam intersection

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Mr Rizla · « **Reply #7 on:** 15, February, 2008, 02:36:54 PM »

O I suppose I should tag along, just to keep you lot out of trouble ...

john · « **Reply #8 on:** 15, February, 2008, 03:44:10 PM »

Quote (Westie @ Feb. 15 2008,14:20)

Well add about another 100km to that, so that's about 40/45 mins then

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Camping is not out of our plans either, (thinks back to the beach party weekend)

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and I wonder how many we lose at the Amsterdam intersection

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I'll be doing camping lightweight style, with a bare minimum (tent, bag and mat) packed to the bike plus toothbrush and credit card

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DangerMouse · « **Reply #9 on:** 15, February, 2008, 04:44:11 PM »

How much in total for hotel and euro tunnel return do you reckon?

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piercedprincess · « **Reply #10 on:** 15, February, 2008, 04:51:09 PM »

Single room at that hotel is 135 euro (approx £100) for 3 nights.
Double room is 202.50 euro (approx £151) for 3 nights.
Eurotunnel £64 (for 2) return - not sure if its the same for single rider.
So not too much really......camping would be a cheaper option but there are also other hotels around - I just quite liked the look of this one!!!

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Not sure how much it is to watch the racing, any ideas Troutie??

Burger · « **Reply #11 on:** 15, February, 2008, 05:48:25 PM »

This sounds like a goer, get us down, few beers, few races all good. Assen is a wicked spectator circuit too Very nice circuit. Will have a word with Crashy and trouty tonight and see if we can get booked onto the circuit couple of days before. Nothing like tasting the real deal eh?

Mr Rizla · « **Reply #12 on:** 15, February, 2008, 07:41:57 PM »

i feel a plan a brewing

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interesting links

Ducati Club info for race weekend

Ref Info, Travel time between Amsterdamn and Assen is 120miles 2.5hrs drive

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trouty · « **Reply #13 on:** 15, February, 2008, 09:31:19 PM »

oooh, i thought friday and saturday were trackdays for dutch ducati club, didnt realise the whole weekend was a full format, friday practice, saturday qualify, sunday race. looks like it should be a good weekend!

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Mr Rizla · « **Reply #14 on:** 15, February, 2008, 10:38:55 PM »

If we stop off via Amsterdamn we wont care if it rains

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DangerMouse · « **Reply #15 on:** 17, February, 2008, 07:47:41 PM »

Quote (Mr Rizla @ Feb. 15 2008,22:38)

If we stop off via Amsterdamn we wont care if it rains

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ohh yeah sounds good!!!!!!!!!!!

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Burger · « **Reply #16 on:** 17, February, 2008, 08:45:23 PM »

Trouts have you found out if this is an open track day prior to race weekend cos we want a piece!!

Mr Rizla · « **Reply #17 on:** 17, February, 2008, 08:49:21 PM »

Rich, click on the Ducati link above for info but from what i can tell they have booked the site out for the extended weekend, but im used to being wrong so worth a check

andyblade · « **Reply #18 on:** 17, February, 2008, 09:59:24 PM »

sounds good, if others are up for iy maybe we van get a discount for group bookings in hotel ?

does anyone fancy taking charge and getting info on this ? (i vote for PP as im already drunk and so far PP seems to already have done some reasearch)

i am however up for this as long as i have the cash, sounds like a good time

Mr Rizla · « **Reply #19 on:** 17, February, 2008, 10:26:18 PM »

Room type Price per stay
Single room € 135 i
Total costs per stay:
including buffet breakfast, VAT and service charges
excluding city tax

Max persons: 1

Room info:
Included in room price: buffet breakfast, VAT, service charges.
Not included in room price: city tax.

Room Facilities: Shower, Toilet

Breakfast: Buffet breakfast is included in the room rate.

Taxes: EUR 0.75 city/tourist tax per person per night is not included.

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Double room € 202.50 i
Total costs per stay:
including buffet breakfast, VAT and service charges
excluding city tax

Max persons: 2

Room info:
Included in room price: buffet breakfast, VAT, service charges.
Not included in room price: city tax.

Room Facilities: Shower, Bath, TV, Toilet, Work Desk

Breakfast: Buffet breakfast is included in the room rate.

Taxes: EUR 0.75 city/tourist tax per person per night is not included.

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Triple room € 255 i
Total costs per stay:
including buffet breakfast, VAT and service charges
excluding city tax

Max persons: 3

Room info:
Included in room price: buffet breakfast, VAT, service charges.
Not included in room price: city tax.

Room Facilities: Shower, TV, Toilet, Work Desk

Breakfast: Buffet breakfast is included in the room rate.

Taxes: EUR 0.75 city/tourist tax per person per night is not included.

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SO, for the triple room, ie 3 persons its only £190 between 3 of you, for 3 nights... do i need to draw a picture

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Mr Rizla · « **Reply #20 on:** 17, February, 2008, 10:39:56 PM »

So maybe our list could look like, and remmember this is just for fun..., so far

1. PP
2. Westie
3. Grandma
4. Sparky
5. Saint
6. John
7. Riz_k5 might as well put his name down, he finds out about this, he will be going

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8. nameless rider,

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9. Dangermouse
10. Burger
11. Alba
12. Mr Rizla

right, who else can we get on the list

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So thats eurotunnel for £65
share a room 3 ways for £65
petrol money to ride say 1000 miles round trip
spending money

come on people, lets have a good old TLB silly time, we are in holland after all

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Grandma · « **Reply #21 on:** 15, March, 2008, 08:19:24 AM »

Are we still going? Do we need to book soon? My friend in Holland has sent over details of B&B's., but your hotel looks very reasonable and includes breakfast too!

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Mr Rizla · « **Reply #22 on:** 15, March, 2008, 01:42:19 PM »

im up for this

Mr Rizla · « **Reply #23 on:** 16, March, 2008, 11:40:33 AM »

Quote (Mr Rizla @ Feb. 17 2008,22:39)

So maybe our list could look like, and remmember this is just for fun..., so far

1. PP
2. Westie
3. Grandma
4. Sparky
5. Saint
6. John
7. Riz_k5 might as well put his name down, he finds out about this, he will be going

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8. nameless rider,

'> all you need to know is he rides an R1 :}
9. Dangermouse
10. Burger
11. Alba
12. Mr Rizla

right, who else can we get on the list

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So thats eurotunnel for £65
share a room 3 ways for £65
petrol money to ride say 1000 miles round trip
spending money

come on people, lets have a good old TLB silly time, we are in holland after all

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boing....

TLB - ASSEN 2008 tshirts being ordered as i type

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piercedprincess · « **Reply #24 on:** 18, March, 2008, 02:02:14 PM »

Definitely up for this - just got back from France so will check it out some more this week after I catch up with everything!!!

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