Assen in May - ferry booking, vans, cars - or roadbikes! [Archive]

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19-Dec-2005, 22:55

Hi,

I've just been speaking to a very dear friend, who could assist those of us who are travelling over under our own steam, and not taking up the kind offer of the bikes being transported by big truck.

Here is the deal:

If 10 or more of us get together, he can make a block 'freight' booking to go over from Dover on Thurs 4th May early morning, return Sun night.
For this, we need:
Van OR car size: Height & length.
AND: How many people.
Note: As freight, you wont have to queue with holiday traffic/punters, and will also have a good brekkie to get! (unlike holiday makers restaurant)

Now, an added thing: he has contacts for a B&B 15 mins drive from the track, costing approx 35euros or so per night, with great eating place out front (chinese) and reasonably secure bike parking (see next item too!)

He also offers a second deal:

if 10 people want to go by bike, he will make it a 'trip' and be back-up vehicle & carry stuff (as he usually does, kind man). This now might be of interest,particularly as the WDW has been postponed for 2006.

Anyone wanting 'in', or want more info - can they post below, so Mav can work this one out?

If not enough numbers by boxing day, then I'll do my own booking.

C:)

[Edited on 19-12-2005 by AK and CK]

phoenix n max

19-Dec-2005, 23:36

Details please :) Havn't made my mind up how i'm getting there yet - too many other trips to plan :o

antonye

20-Dec-2005, 01:57

Yes, details for me too please!

ericthered40

20-Dec-2005, 02:17

I am interested in this.

would be for a sprinter van and four people.

:saint:

psychlist

20-Dec-2005, 08:15

If it brings the cost down then I'm game, will be a car and trailer with ?? passengers.

NBs996

20-Dec-2005, 08:32

I'm sure I is already sorted... but what's the ferry route? Dover to ?????

20-Dec-2005, 09:34

Dover to either Calais or Dunkerque.
Depart on 8am (ish) ferry on Thurs, and return late ferry Sun nite OR if agreed between all, Monday mid am.

Its a good 4 & a half hours drive, when we have crossed, and thats with no traffic hassle or fuel stops:o

Interested in getting together
So, copy & paste on:

Team Knight: F. Ducato MWB Van & 3 people
Eric the Red: Sprinter (size) van & 4 people
Psychlist: car & trailer & ?? people

phoenix n max

20-Dec-2005, 10:01

I don't know which way to do it to be honest. For me it's a long drive to Dover or Hull and then the drive onwards. I need to take two bikes and kids and not sure if it will be van or car and trailer. I'll try and have a think later but i'm off xmas shopping again in a min.

Any advice gladly appreciated on this matter :puzzled:

20-Dec-2005, 10:05

if its any help, can come to us the nite before Lin.
Dover is about 1 & a half - 2 hours (more like 2 if towing)

Looking like 14 hours of fuel for us, for the round trip:o

Even Harwich is going to be a hike for you too!

fil2

20-Dec-2005, 10:19

details please..Charlotte

Ford transit 3 people ( possibly )

dickieducati

20-Dec-2005, 10:22

not sure how im planning to go yet but would look at options. i only have a trailer but would assume a van option would make more sence. would consider hiring sharing one if anyone else might be interested and it works out cheaper than the 'official' option.

20-Dec-2005, 10:34

Dickie, I'd costed travel things as thus, so far mate:

ferry for MWB (not high top) van with 3 people approx £70ish for return trip.
Fuel: working out at about £10 per 'hour' = £140ish.

Total so far: £210, for 3 bods with 2 bikes in the van.
Then need to add costs of food etc, as doing 'self accom'
Dont know the other added things, such as entry fees, or whether there is fees for admittance to track etc....

tetol

20-Dec-2005, 12:41

i could be interested charlotte transit + 2-3 people

multi600

20-Dec-2005, 14:23

I am interested. Car + Trailer maybe 5 people.

phoenix n max

20-Dec-2005, 16:00

I'd be interested in sharing a van hire option if I haven't purchased one myself by then.

couchcommando

20-Dec-2005, 16:36

We're going from Hull, if anyone wants to join us for the journey let us know. Will be booking our crossing over the holidays. We're taking van and caravan.

Andy C

20-Dec-2005, 16:47

any one got any prices for car/van + caravan going to the hook.

couchcommando

20-Dec-2005, 16:50

Andy, priced it recently and fron Hull with our big VW LT and caravan it was around £300 return.

Andy C

20-Dec-2005, 17:03

cheers mate

23-Dec-2005, 23:25

H'okay,

looks like we have:

Team Knight: F. Ducato MWB Van & 3 people
Eric the Red: Sprinter (size) van & 4 people
Psychlist: car & trailer & ?? people
Antonye: ???? & ?? People
Fil2: Ford transit 3 people ( possibly )
Tetol: transit + 2-3 people
Multi600 : Car + Trailer maybe 5 people
Dickie, possibly - not sure - worth poss getting in touch with Phoenix 'n Max??

anyone else interested in joining in, to see what we can get the quote down to?

This isnt a firm commitment in any way, but an indication for Mav to work on some figures for us all, to go together as a 'freight' booking - at least on the ferry that is :P - cos our van is faster than yow's! :P :P

Mav - is this enough to go on mate?

C

[Edited on 23-12-2005 by AK and CK]

skidlids

23-Dec-2005, 23:34

Charlotte I will be interested in a quote as no doubt will be Senna3. Maybe even Dallas if he could find a entry in a SoT race.

Kev
PS HAPPPY ANNIVERSARY :sing:

madmav

23-Dec-2005, 23:41

ok i have spoke today but they cant let me know until 29th dec! so get ya names down b4 28th and i'll do my best....mav

23-Dec-2005, 23:44

Team Knight: F. Ducato MWB Van & 3 people
Eric the Red: Sprinter (size) van & 4 people
Psychlist: car & trailer & ?? people
Antonye: ???? & ?? People
Fil2: Ford ?? size transit 3 people ( possibly )
Tetol: ?? size transit + 2-3 people
Multi600 : Car + Trailer maybe 5 people
Dickie, possibly - not sure - worth poss getting in touch with Phoenix 'n Max??
Skidlids: ?? Van & ?? People
Senna3: ?? Van & ?? people

Cheers Kev - can you copy & paste new post - but include the type (or size) of van - and also anyone else who hasnt filled in the ??? bits - as this is very important to Mav for making the booking enquiries

In sizing, LWB/MWB or SWB will be of help - as will also hightop too.

C

ps: ta Kev:D

skidlids

23-Dec-2005, 23:50

bradders

24-Dec-2005, 11:06

what date?

phoenix n max

24-Dec-2005, 11:22

Had a bit of a look into this and it doesn't make sense for me to go this way to be honest.
Here to Dover - 202 miles Calais to Assen 480 kms
Here to Hull - 151 miles Rotterdam or other to Assen 219 kms

Look like i'll have to do the Hull route really.

couchcommando

24-Dec-2005, 15:11

Lin I think we're doing the Hull overnight ferry on the Thursday night. Lets us know if you want to join the convoy :)

phoenix n max

24-Dec-2005, 19:05

Tony - Let me have the details please )

Dominic Clegg

27-Dec-2005, 13:08

Team Knight: F. Ducato MWB Van & 3 people
Eric the Red: Sprinter (size) van & 4 people
Psychlist: car & trailer & ?? people
Antonye: ???? & ?? People
Fil2: Ford ?? size transit 3 people ( possibly )
Tetol: ?? size transit + 2-3 people
Multi600 : Car + Trailer maybe 5 people
Dickie, possibly - not sure - worth poss getting in touch with Phoenix 'n Max??
Skidlids: VW LT35 Hi-Top LWB Van & 1-2 People
Senna3: ? Camper Van & 2-3 people

The Chemist#46 (Dominic) : going to rent a van or car and trailer and travel from bradford on friday to dover and come back monday morning. i have room for an other bike and rider.

madmav

27-Dec-2005, 19:22

Ok its a guide!
vans up to sprinter size on a 5day return £58 .00

vans up to sprinter size + Trailer 5 day return £144.00

cars + trailer on a 5day return £134.00

Looks like you car drivers would be loads better off hiring a van !

ps this is on a "Group booking" not singles

...mav;)

27-Dec-2005, 19:46

sounds good to me Mav:D

To start the 'confirmed' list, which we'll leave open till Weds 4th Jan, for those who might not log on this week:

Team Knight, with Fiat Ducato MWB van, 3 persons

any queries, please u2u Mav for info...

C:)

[Edited on 27-12-2005 by AK and CK]

ericthered40

29-Dec-2005, 13:54

sounds good to me Mav

To start the 'confirmed' list, which we'll leave open till Weds 4th Jan, for those who might not log on this week:

Team Knight, with Fiat Ducato MWB van, 3 persons
Eric The Red, with lwb hight top sprinter 6.6 long 2.6 high, 3 persons

any queries, please u2u Mav for info...

C

[Edited on 27-12-2005 by AK and CK]

antonye

29-Dec-2005, 14:25

To start the 'confirmed' list, which we'll leave open till Weds 4th Jan, for those who might not log on this week:

Team Knight, with Fiat Ducato MWB van, 3 persons
Eric The Red, with lwb hight top sprinter 6.6 long 2.6 high, 3 persons
antonye, with sprinter van, 2 people

04-Jan-2006, 11:53

any more for the list?

tetol

04-Jan-2006, 17:50

still interested ck just not sure on the size of van or passenger numbers yet

04-Jan-2006, 17:52

No Probs Paul, but I'm not sure when mav is going to book this - I'll bell him later tonight & check:)

Zimbo16

04-Jan-2006, 22:03

Poss for me as well then CK, depending on what Lin wants to do, VW transporter + 3 people I guess!

Mutters

04-Jan-2006, 22:34

Whats the score with the Assen trackday bit? I'd prefere to have that booked up before commiting to the transport. Anyone know the score???

04-Jan-2006, 22:43

Originally posted by Mutters
Whats the score with the Assen trackday bit? I'd prefere to have that booked up before commiting to the transport. Anyone know the score???

ohh!

belongs in trackdays section Mutters!:P tho I've seen nothing on it yet - why not post in there mate - might get a response?

This is the 'travel' section:lol:

C:)

Mutters

04-Jan-2006, 22:45

Oi... it it travelling ... round and round and round!

madmav

04-Jan-2006, 23:02

OK peeps I need numbers DEFFO's not might bee's;)