tiggrr1 Posted November 25, 2008 Share Posted November 25, 2008 Is this true?It was said to me by a 10CR inside source that the Stelvio pass may be to far to the east to be included in this years route?That would be like doing the RBRR and missing out Morrisons Garage.If it's true then I may take a detour............................................... ;) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jason Posted November 25, 2008 Share Posted November 25, 2008 The route is only ever advisory ;) go where you want! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GreenV8Machine Posted November 25, 2008 Share Posted November 25, 2008 Aye, detour for me as well then! Whats point in going all that way without the Stelvio?! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sparky_spit Posted November 25, 2008 Share Posted November 25, 2008 If there's a posse going freestyle over Stelvio, count me in. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GreenV8Machine Posted November 25, 2008 Share Posted November 25, 2008 Hell ye-aaaah homie!If its in a do-able range Ill be happy. I dont hang about either lol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Royboy66 Posted November 25, 2008 Share Posted November 25, 2008 half way up ,the mountain pixies sneak under ur bonnet and steal half the power! Then its Braaakkeess all the way down!Fantastic though! Not to be missed if u over that way!:) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GreenV8Machine Posted November 25, 2008 Share Posted November 25, 2008 Lies royboy! Dirty lies!Lack of nerve I reckon! Altitude has nothing to do with it!how comes youre never on msn anyway? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Royboy66 Posted November 25, 2008 Share Posted November 25, 2008 we didnt hang about coming down!Car struggled near the top! Most did!Msn, im on nights this wk (txtin on my phone) What time u up 2mrw? Lunchtime?Feckin Students!:) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GreenV8Machine Posted November 25, 2008 Share Posted November 25, 2008 txtin on the phone?!lazy student?pot? kettle?This cold wind affecting your aeronut? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Royboy66 Posted November 25, 2008 Share Posted November 25, 2008 lol! Yea, im running the shift! Its a perk!Yes ! I got me woolly hat on! Ok Dad !:) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GreenV8Machine Posted November 25, 2008 Share Posted November 25, 2008 Ok! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tim Bancroft Posted November 25, 2008 Share Posted November 25, 2008 There are other passes, in fact there are loads of them!I'd love to go up the Klausen Pass in Switzerland, last used for competitive motorsport in 1934, Caracciola and co did the 13.4miles in 15min 22 sec, hitting speeds of 160mph. 136 corners, 35 of which are hairpins. Gotta be done.The Stelvio is all well and good, but it is full of pushbikes and I suspect since Clarkson and co have now mentioned it everybody and his dog!I understand that we are going through some terrific countryside in Spain and Andorra. Its gonna be a blast. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tim Bancroft Posted November 25, 2008 Share Posted November 25, 2008 Just had a search, just south of Zurich. Near Mulhouse, home of the famous Schlumpf Bugatti museum.Umm, sounds good to me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GreenV8Machine Posted November 25, 2008 Share Posted November 25, 2008 I want corners! I want hairpins! I want speed, tyre smoke, drifting, donuts! I want a nice blonde swiss beer maid lass in my room! I want lots of beers! I want nice scenery!But most of all, I want a wendys triple stack cheeseburger and a root beer. mmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmm Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deleted User Posted November 26, 2008 Share Posted November 26, 2008 Phil ,you'll get all that in spades mates, patience grasshopper Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jason Posted November 26, 2008 Share Posted November 26, 2008 I think root beer is illegal outside of the US, like monster trucks and cowboy hats - just take some mouthwash and soda water, same thing! As for corners and hairpins - don't worry, there are many many more available outside the Stelvio - in fact the Stelvio is probably the most frustrating because of all the traffic in the daylight - bikes (motor and pedal), cars, coaches and Triumphs. The scenery and roads are truly breathtaking, especially once you are up in the mountains. The roads in the valleys, by rivers, lakes and railways are good for scenery but not so good for fast driving as they are full of tourists.The beauty of the 10CR is that there's something for every mood, taste and driving style plus a good booze up at the stops. 8) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
James Posted November 26, 2008 Share Posted November 26, 2008 That's why we went up the Stelvio in the dark last time 8) - no traffic at all - in fact I don't remember a single other car/bike.Nothing to do with being late... or choosing to satisfy our stomachs with a fantastic meal before we went up it... honest... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
James Posted November 26, 2008 Share Posted November 26, 2008 That's why we went up the Stelvio in the dark last time 8) - no traffic at all - in fact I don't remember a single other car/bike.Nothing to do with being late... or choosing to satisfy our stomachs with a fantastic meal before we went up it... honest... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GreenV8Machine Posted November 26, 2008 Share Posted November 26, 2008 I love the alps. Went on skiing holidays to passo de tonale a couple of times and the coach winding up and round the roads just Italian job all over.Cant freakin wait!!!!boingy boingy boingy boingy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ellis Posted November 26, 2008 Share Posted November 26, 2008 It's unlikely Stelvio will be on the "official" route as we're taking in the Pyrenees this time - it's quite a distance from one to the other. Having said that, there will be several roads in the Pyrenees that we haven't done before, that have been used on rallies etc. so I don't think they'll disappoint anyone. ;) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GreenV8Machine Posted November 26, 2008 Share Posted November 26, 2008 I'll be all likeneeeeeeeeeooooooooow, neeeoooooooooooooowwwwwwwwww, screeeeech, *driiiiiiift*, neeeeeeeeeeeeeeowwwwwwwwwwwww neeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeoooooooooooooooooow........ :) :) :) :) :) :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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