2013-05-04/05 Ardennes Liberator Tour

Should be do-able

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Should be do-able

E mail sent re Saturday ride out.

PM me if not received.

thanks Bernie.. i'll need to re-arrange some family stuff, would be good to hook up..

Another reason not to be there on race weekend.

Surely that's another reason to be there on race weekend? See them here (which is in Houffalize) on the way out, have a nice lunch, head over to Remouchamps to watch the race on La Redoute, then find a bar to watch the finish on. A perfect day out.

Surely that's another reason to be there on race weekend? See them here (which is in Houffalize) on the way out, have a nice lunch, head over to Remouchamps to watch the race on La Redoute, then find a bar to watch the finish on. A perfect day out.

Ah, but we are on a hard core riding expedition, with no drunkeness or bad language...

Surely that's another reason to be there on race weekend? See them here (which is in Houffalize) on the way out, have a nice lunch, head over to Remouchamps to watch the race on La Redoute, then find a bar to watch the finish on. A perfect day out.

maybe if its not -5 deg C

That's where the La Chouffe comes in, two of those for breakfast and you don't give a tinker's cuss about the temperature.

ha.. seriously though we wanted an extended stay so the may bank holiday seemed most logical and without cramming in a 275km sportive followed by chasing the race on sunday with sportstour nonsense..

That's where the La Chouffe comes in, two of those for breakfast and you don't give a tinker's cuss about the temperature.

That's because you don't leave the bar.

Now I can't drink beer all this is irrelevant anyway. Boo.

At all? Dietary reasons?

I don't see you being a closet alco

Yep, was diagnosed with coeliac disease back in 2005, so no beer any more.

There must be gluten free beer (which probably means no good stuff though) ?

There is, this is by far the best;

http://www.stpetersbrewery.co.uk/products/gluten-free-beers/

There is, this is by far the best;
http://www.stpetersbrewery.co.uk/products/gluten-free-beers/

I'll keep an eye out for those for a compare and contrast with their 'normal' brews.

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@andyp.. if we find any beers you can drink, we'll get you a case and bring back to blighty..

http://www.cyclingnews.com/news/route-change-for-liege-bastogne-liege

Looking like, Le Redoute and back on day one, unless we fancy Cote de Tilff.

@andyp.. if we find any beers you can drink, we'll get you a case and bring back to blighty..

Good call.

I ordered the LWB van so PM me with a name if you can find a local beer that is suitable.

Al repped for all the pictures :)

but I've just now looked up the date of this year's L-B-L :(
very :(

Si, don't worry i'll ask the race organisers to move the LBL date to suit us.. the weekend 20/21.. was chockerblock full accommodation wise, probably roads esp E40 gridlocked, ferry ports striking.. and i did fancy riding 280km in one day..

ill keep you posted..

taking orders for squad tee shirts, either white or pale blue..
Gildan soft style, G64000, 100% cotton
need to be quick approx £13.50..

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Nice....medium, blue..please :)

Morning squad,

Bernie will be emailing you all with timetable for bike drop and collect details for our trip.
This will include a chance to check bikes over make sure they are in tip top condition.
Or get your bike serviced prior to departure.

Bothwell will email the Eurostar / Verviers / Malmedy timetable for the champagne crew.

For those that did Flanders Sheninganza last year you already know the kit list recommendations, you need to consider for riding in all weather conditions.

3/4 bib shorts
Gilet
Arm warmers
Leg warmers
Waterproof gloves
Rain jacket
Sealskin socks
Winter cap
Helmet
Sunglasses
Sun cream
Two spare tubes, tyre levers, handy tools
Small bottle of Irish whiskey for the back pocket
Photograph of Daniel Martin for inspiration
EPO (actually just bring your favourite energy supplies)
Recovery drinks

Seriously though, please don't make special purchases, borrow stuff if you can. Make flapjacks if you want. Bernie and I will bring spare kit.

Equipment in the van:-
Work stand
Most tools
Rags and cloths for cleaning
Spare tyres
Lube and grease
Daily stock of bananas, road food, spanking paddle
Let us know if they is anything else you want us to bring..

Looks like we have a new inspirational leader for our trip..

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