Wayney Posted September 21, 2007 Share Posted September 21, 2007 I'm probably gonna get slatered for this by the mods for putting this thread in Supra chat. But I woke up this morning and decided to go the Gauge in the South of France for a bit of a road trip 1500 miles in 4 day, with 15 other supercars. We're gonna be doing the same road trip Topgear done when they took 3 super cars to Paris followed by the Gauge & Milau Bridge. Will take loads of photos. Cant write much more as I've gotta shoot, gotta a 3pm train to catch. See ya soon guys. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gaz Walker Posted September 21, 2007 Share Posted September 21, 2007 Cool, me and some mates were there a few months ago, had a great time. You will love it in the Supe Gaz. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
M4RK RZ Posted September 21, 2007 Share Posted September 21, 2007 oh i wish I had your commitments Live it up dude Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hogmaw Posted September 21, 2007 Share Posted September 21, 2007 That'll be a fantastic trip, be sure to post pics on your return! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Soop Dogg Posted September 21, 2007 Share Posted September 21, 2007 Did Millau last year. Be sure to go down into Millau and out into the country along the road that goes under the viaduct. There's a viewing area there too which is open until about 4.30 or something like that. Have fun! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AndrewOW Posted September 21, 2007 Share Posted September 21, 2007 I'm probably gonna get slatered for this by the mods for putting this thread in Supra chat. But I woke up this morning and decided to go the Gauge in the South of France for a bit of a road trip 1500 miles in 4 day, with 15 other supercars. We're gonna be doing the same road trip Topgear done when they took 3 super cars to Paris followed by the Gauge & Milau Bridge. Will take loads of photos. Cant write much more as I've gotta shoot, gotta a 3pm train to catch. See ya soon guys. Oh I see. You meant 'Gorge'. For a moment there I thought that the tiny porn star Gauge was doing a european tour or something! Sounds like a fab idea. I'd like to drive over that new bridge that's for sure! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Kazimodo Posted September 21, 2007 Share Posted September 21, 2007 hi folks been there this year on the bike. very scarey hairpin bends and sheer drops,just dont look down!!! might be a lot scarier in a soop. best of luck kazx Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kieren1234 Posted September 21, 2007 Share Posted September 21, 2007 Wow, i wish i could do this, have a good time dude!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!111Oneone Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Havard Posted September 21, 2007 Share Posted September 21, 2007 Class!! Have a good un'...... H. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wayney Posted September 25, 2007 Author Share Posted September 25, 2007 Just rolled in at 11pm. WOW!!!!!! What a trip, this has made me fall in love with driving all over again. My car has been off the road for 8 weeks and to do a 5 days 1,500 miles road trip has made me firstly fall in love with it all over again and secondly learn to understand the true power and capabilities. I will post lots of pictures tomorrow with a full write up. Completely shattered, off to get some Kipp. See ya tomorrow. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guigsy Posted September 25, 2007 Share Posted September 25, 2007 id love to do something like that. congrats Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hogmaw Posted September 25, 2007 Share Posted September 25, 2007 Glad you're still alive mate! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
michel lane Posted September 26, 2007 Share Posted September 26, 2007 Well i guess you are keeping the car now :-) i did tell you;) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wayney Posted October 2, 2007 Author Share Posted October 2, 2007 Fri Blast down to the Eurotunnel, then head to Orleans. This is one hour out of Paris. Sat We headed to the Tarn Gorge, in the morning we drove up the twisty and challenging roads of a Volcano and had lunch at the top, with breath taking views. Later we headed to Millau Viaduct - the tallest bridge in the world. The roads in the region was very good, particularly the roads around the Gorge. We stayed in a 3* chateau with modern zen-inspired interior. The chateau sits right on the Gorge and boasts it's own stretch of private 'beach' on the Tarn River as well as a heated pool. Sun We drove over the Millau bridge, there was lots of low lying clouds when we crossed it, hence visibility was hugely reduced. We spent all day wizzing around the Languedoc region of Southern France, we drove on what seemed like endless twisty A roads through the forest. The challenging A roads gave me a chance to understands the cars true cornering capabilities. The roads was very similar to the ones in the hills of Monza, twisty, flowing wit lots of tight hair pin bends. The region was full of pristine, twisty new roads in preparation for the area's expansion. For now though, they were empty and very inviting. We ended the day at our 3* hotel, a 16th century converted mill, accessed by a 300m tree-lined drive way and set in 20 hectares of Provence countryside. Mon Monday began with a run up Mont Ventoux, which is 1,900 metres above sea level. The roads was silky smooth and flowing. I turned the boost down to .8 bar just so I did not over work the engine at that altitude, as the air is less dense and could play havoc with cooling. Once at the top it was truly spectacular. We was lucky enough that it was a clear day, you could see the Monte Blanc Tunnel, the French Alps and even Switzerland. If there is one road you should drive on, before you die, this is definably one of them. There was points on the hill where it was a 45 degrees steep. We ended the day in a 14th century chateau in the Beaujolais-Burgundy region. The chateau sits in 65 hectares of vineyards - the chateau produces it's own wine - with cavernous, centuries-old wine cellars. Tue Straight Forward blast back to Calais, and trying to avoid as much of Paris during rush hour. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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jevansio Posted October 2, 2007 Share Posted October 2, 2007 Fantastic pics Wayne, looks like you had a hoot Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gaz Walker Posted October 2, 2007 Share Posted October 2, 2007 Stunning photos matey. I'd like to know some of those hotels you stayed at, they look superb Gaz. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
p111ddy Posted October 2, 2007 Share Posted October 2, 2007 Glad you enjoyed yourself mate but why put some pic's up of an ugly fella in a hoodie standing next to your car???? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hogmaw Posted October 2, 2007 Share Posted October 2, 2007 Nice one Wayne, plenty room for more pics! Looks like a fab trip, with good clear weather too! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wayney Posted October 2, 2007 Author Share Posted October 2, 2007 Stunning photos matey. I'd like to know some of those hotels you stayed at, they look superb Gaz, the hotel was breath taking, especailly the one in the valley of the Gauge, I'll pm u over the details. Gaz. Glad you enjoyed yourself mate but why put some pic's up of an ugly fella in a hoodie standing next to your car???? LOL, Nice one Wayne, plenty room for more pics! Looks like a fab trip, with good clear weather too! Cheers Hogmaw, you would of loved the trip Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RobSheffield Posted October 2, 2007 Share Posted October 2, 2007 Nice one Wayney, please tell me thats not you in one of the top pics with the oddjob hat on Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Suprasteve Posted October 2, 2007 Share Posted October 2, 2007 i am so jealous ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kieren1234 Posted October 2, 2007 Share Posted October 2, 2007 Lucky Git!!!! I cant grumples though, off to Tenerife tomorrow morning. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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