Regulator Rides on Paris.

[Speicher]

*Cough*

With all these smokers?

*Cough*

And I thought the Germans were bad...

If the smoke gets too bad, we could stroll down to the TGV yards.

 

[Levo-Lon]

Well done Reg ,enjoy the cold one and your evening..

 

[Crackle]

A slight word of warning, only slight but the inner city YHA's quite often get turned over. Hide your valuables.

It does look quite good though.

 

[srw]

What kind of establishment is this? Just looked at their "escapades" page out of idle curiosity - packages including
Contents of selection: Massage oil and lubricant two-in-one, four romantic candles, a silky eye blindfold, a pen, a vibrating ring.
I know I've led a sheltered existence, but what on earth is the pen for?

Edit: Just looked at the original French version, and it's a plume, i.e. a feather.
This starts to make more sense now.

It's called pres du hom. My French might be a bit ropey, but isn't that something like Near the man?

 

[srw]

'Homme' - and I'm pres to one of those anyway.

Encore une blague subtile saccagée.*



*ASJT, for the moderators.

 

[uphillstruggler]

I wish I'd worked harder in French

 

[Mad Doug Biker]

@Mad Doug Biker would like it here. It has a terrace, overlooking a beautiful green communal space with ponds and veggie being grown (although the veggies might scare him) - and in the background are the main rail lines into Gare du Nord, with all the TGV etc parading themselves before you.

Vegies wouldn't scare me, don't worry!

 

[Pat "5mph"]

Some pictures would be nice @User
Maybe some strava routes too?
I love seeing where others have ridden!

 

[Hill Wimp]

I was just wondering where you were today.

Eurostar it most certainly. Dunkirk town is miles from the ferry terminal and the ride to it is incredibly underwhelming.

 

[Hill Wimp]

Plus feet up and a glass of champagne is a better idea than warm Beer on the ferry.

 

[coffeejo]

Saturday 10 September

I've arrived at my hotel: the Urban Hotel and Spa in Lille.

It's based in old house in an 'interesting' area of town. It has mixed reviews on the web but it seems as though there is a refurbishment process under way and the staff some very nice. They certainly didn't blink an eyelid about the bike and suggested I lock it in their secluded courtyard. They even carried my bags up to my room.

The house itself is quite something. They've done some very sensitive renovations to the interior.

My room is small but it has a really comfy bed and a nice en suite. Plus it has a proper coffee maker. And it's only £40 per night including breakfast!

I'm going to have a quick coffee and then pootle for some sightseeing.

Another big plus for this hotel is that, on a Sunday, breakfast is served until midday. Now that's what I call civilised!

I've got friends at the start of a three week tour in France. They're camping due to budget constraints, much to the delight of one and the horror of the other. I won't tell them about your adventures...

 

[Pat "5mph"]

The portions are a bit nouvelle cousine if you're ravenous after a ride!

 

[dellzeqq]

The portions are a bit nouvelle cousine if you're ravenous after a ride!

there's no harm in keeping trim!

 

[Hill Wimp]

Monday 12 September

I'm now sat Gare Lille Europe, waiting for the Eurostar check in to open. Vera is booked onto the same train as me.

Home for Gin o'clock

 

[Hill Wimp]

Mr R suggests I'll be home in time to make his tea and walk the dog...

Just have your pinny on and be supping gin as he comes in.

He may change his mind