BXagon Team thread

[Philip Chidlow]

Superb news! Welcome aboard.

[kermit the frog]

Hi Charlotte

Good on you welcome to the BXAGON family.
I would say from an economy point there would be little to choose between the 14 and the TZD but for comfort and reliability i would say the TZD.
If it has had a good service before hand and the timing belt etc are new or have been changed in the recent past then you should not have any problems.

As far as a co driver i am sure someone local to you will step up to the mark and join you in this great adventure.

Regards Kermit

[chriscarterstevens]

hi all,

am an eager co-driver for anyone who wants to snap me up lol

chris

[Philip Chidlow]

I know it sounds obvious and there's probably a good reason... but: Why not come along in your BX14? It won't be too risky being a solo driver team, so long as you stick to the pack just in case!

[chriscarterstevens]

phil,

the main reason is that currently i think it would need quite alot of fettling although probably minor, possibly quite a lot of bits if that makes sense, though it could be a possibilty.

put it this way, if myself and jaba and maybe one or two others nr cheltenham can get a unit to work in that would give me the facility and so on then it might become a possibilty.

however as i have no knowledge of france or driving abroad at all i wouldnt want to go it alone, and all my friends are too 'square and boring' to go anywhere near a bx! losers!

so, if anyone wants to climb abord and make a team in my vehicle, let me know!

thanks

chris

[Philip Chidlow]

i have no knowledge of france or driving abroad at all i wouldnt want to go it alone, and all my friends are too 'square and boring' to go anywhere near a bx! losers!

We all have to start somewhere, but I do understand. There's not a lot to get the hang of - apart from driving on the 'wrong side' and making sure you understand the rule variations/signs (all that can be revised beforehand) etc.

I imagine there's no real issue with getting almost any BX ready, but I do appreciate the cost/hassle factor too.

Well, the word is out... hopefully someone will step up to the plate for you.

One thought. Why not approach you local Citroen dealership. Explain you want to do this and try to persuade the boss to sponsor the team, help in getting the car ready (OK it's a long-shot!) and ask if there's one of his service crew (maybe a young 'un) who could be your co-pilot. Good for publicity (and that apprentice's experience too). The local press could get involved and the dealership looks good all round. (Worth a try, although we all know what they could say, so don't count on it - but a bucketful of enthusiasm and a good cause goes a long way).

[chriscarterstevens]

phil,

the fettling shouldnt be too hard, just hope i get the chance soon to assess what needs doing, then i can schedule things to make sure its all done.

probably quite familiar to you this, but my local dealership is no better than dowright useless! and worse still it is a joint citroen/peugeot dealership which was their reason for not wanting to have anything to do with the event!

i shall do my best to tinker with my tge etc, but i would say, if anybody has a space in a team or wants to join me and lend a hand with the car then they are more than welcome and should contact me a.s.a.p

thanks again

chris

[docchevron]

You'll definitley want to get the N/S/R arm bearing done!

[chriscarterstevens]

doc,

thats one of the things i know i have to get done, along with the biggest servive ever done lol.

shouldnt be too much else, but who knows, dont fancy coming along dya?

all still ok for weekend after next?

chris

[docchevron]

I love the idea mate, *if* the health situation is under some control by then I'm certainly up for it. At the moment though I'd need a fucking arctic to bring all the drugs and an on-hand doctor, so it's not looking to rosy for blatting around France right now.

If I do go though I'll take the valver and sod the expense. If one is gona cruise round France then it may as well be in the best car they ever produced.

[BX Bandit]

I love the idea mate, *if* the health situation is under some control by then I'm certainly up for it. At the moment though I'd need a fucking arctic to bring all the drugs and an on-hand doctor, so it's not looking to rosy for blatting around France right now.
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I'll come along mate and drive the truck with your drugs, you can be the good looking one in a fast car with a fast chick! It'll be our very own Smokey & The Bandit!!!!!!!

[docchevron]

/\ I'm lerving that idea mate!

Are you conversant with Volvo FL12 trucks?

Sooo, we need a fast chick and I'm good to go!
Anybody know any fast chicks with REALLY low standards?!

[Philip Chidlow]

Hi everyone!

This expands upon information I sent out last November. Apologies if I seem to have repeated myself somewhere!

These are: Principle hotel details plus (where appropriate) one or more alternatives.
Camping options will be advised later if not mentioned below.

Disclaimer: I have used the internet to research the following and although generally reliable for this sort of thing, only by phoning the Hotels will details, rates and availability be confirmed.

TEAM STOP-OVERS: Each team makes it's own accommodation arrangements with the exception of our stop-over in Alaigne (2 nights: 23rd and 24th Oct.), where we will allocate B&B spaces, and at St.Gilles Vieux Marche (Mike's place) on the 27th October, where there will be camping (although I have included a Hotel in a relatively close town just in case).
Whatever the case, each team has to pay for their accommodation and secure it as appropriate with a debit/credit card number for example.

BOOKING: As many of the Hotels only accept bookings less than 250 days prior to the required date, an earliest booking date is suggested.
Also remember the 25th-30th October will be busier as many French schools are off. This was an unavoidable thing, but seeing as we are going to be driving along routes against the main 'current' it might not be too bad. SO BOOK EARLY to avoid disappointment.

PHONE BOOKINGS: Most Hotels - and certainly, I would have thought ALL of the principle ones noted below will have an English-speaking reception. It might be a good idea to have the following or similar available when you phone: http://www.europa-pages.co.uk/lessons/french-hotel.html

RENDEZVOUS: As previously discussed, the current plan involves meeting in the car park of the Holiday Inn at Folkstone (as it's off the M20/A20 access to both Folkstone and Dover is good) and conduct final briefing/ 'scrutineering' there, between 10:30 am and 3:30 pm on Saturday 17th October.

17th October
UK RENDEZVOUS Folkestone
HOLIDAY INN EXPRESS:
Cheriton High Street, Folkestone, CT19
01303 298 450

START: The BXagon Challenge starts from the car park of the Calais Car Ferry Ibis Hotel between 9:30 and 10:30 am on Sunday 18th. It's very close to the A16.

17th October
START Calais
HOTEL IBIS CAR FERRY
2, rue Greuze Quartier Beau Marais - 62100 - CALAIS - FRANCE
Tel : (+33)3/21966969 Fax : (+33)3/21978999
Book soon after: 09/02/09

Alternative:
Hotel Ibis Calais Coquelles Tunnel
Place de Cantorbery - 62231 - COQUELLES - FRANCE
Tel : (+33)3/21463700 Fax : (+33)3/21463709

Sunday 18th October
FIRST STOP-OVER Saverne
FORMULE 1
Rue de la Gare
67700 MONSWILLER - FRANCE
Tel : (+33)891705391 Fax : (+33)388711292
Book soon after: 10/02/09

No viable alternative in Saverne. There are plenty in Strasbourg though, such as:
Formule 1 Strasbourg nord
67450 LAMPERTHEIM - FRANCE
Tel : (+33)891705400
Fax : (+33)388203181

Monday 19th October
SECOND STOP-OVER Pontarlier
Formule 1 Pontarlier
Combe Sourchet, ZI rue Eiffel
25300 PONTARLIER - FRANCE
Tel : (+33)891705358 Fax : (+33)381396857
Book soon after: 11/02/09

Alternative:
Hotel Ibis Pontarlier
68 rue de Salins - 25300 - PONTARLIER - FRANCE
Tel : (+33)3/81467178 Fax : (+33)3/81466737

Tuesday 20th October
THIRD STOP-OVER St.-Jean-de-Maurienne
Etap Hotel Saint Jean de Maurienne
Route des Grands Prés
73130 SAINTE MARIE DE CUINES - FRANCE
Tel : (+33)892700352 Fax : (+33)479595666
Book soon after: 12/02/09

Alternative:
Dorhotel (2 Stars) - phone for rates. English good apparently.
Rue Louis Sibue 63, 73300 St. Jean de Maurienne, France
Tel: +33 (0)479 832383 Fax: +33 (0)479 832300

Wednesday 21st October
FOURTH STOP-OVER Digne-les-Bains
(Bear in mind this Hotel, although often having promotional rates - could be around €58 per room. Digne-les-Bains is as far as we can expect to go for this stage and the following day’s route, down to the coast will be best done in the morning. However, a camping option is being sought and if I find a cheaper Hotel I’ll let you know).
CAMPANILE DIGNE LES BAINS
RN 85 QUARTIER ST CHRISTOPHE
04000 DIGNE LES BAINS

Tel:+33 4 92 32 36 50 Fax:04 92 32 33 82
Book soon after: 13/02/09

Alternative: None as yet.

Thursday 22nd October
FIFTH STOP-OVER Montpellier
Etap Hotel Montpellier sud Lattes
Route de Palavas
PAE Saint-Hubert
34970 LATTES - FRANCE
Tel : (+33)892683274 Fax : (+33)467925837
Book soon after: 14/02/09

Alternatives:
Formule 1 Montpellier sud
Route de Palavas
Chemin St Hubert
34970 LATTES - FRANCE
Tel : (+33)891705325 Fax : (+33)467926794

Etap Hotel Montpellier sud près d'Arènes
164 avenue de Palavas
34070 MONTPELLIER - FRANCE
Tel : (+33)892680659 Fax : (+33)467927911

There are others too, just check http://www.accorhotels.com/gb/reservati ... ation.shtm

Friday 23rd and Saturday 24th October
SIXTH/SEVENTH STOP-OVER (two nights) Alaigne
TO BE ADVISED (as noted above).

Sunday 25th October
EIGHTH STOP-OVER Pau
Etap Hotel Pau est
Boulevard de l'Aviation
64000 PAU - FRANCE
Tel : (+33)892680872
Fax : (+33)559305598
Book soon after: 17/02/09

Alternative:
Formule 1 Pau
104 avenue de l'Europe
64000 PAU - FRANCE
Tel : (+33)891705351 Fax : (+33)55902019

Monday 26th October
NINTH STOP-OVER La Rochelle
Etap Hotel La Rochelle centre
Rue de Périgny
17000 LA ROCHELLE - FRANCE
Tel : (+33)892680462
Fax : (+33)546416410
Book soon after: 18/02/09

Alternatives:
Hotel Ibis Chatelaillon Plage
La Falaise - 17340 - CHATELAILLON PLAGE - FRANCE
Tel : (+33)5/46563535 Fax : (+33)5/46563344

Formule 1 La Rochelle Angoulins
RN 137, Les Fourneaux
17690 ANGOULINS S/MER - FRANCE
Tel : (+33)891705265 Fax : (+33)546567567

Tuesday 27th October
TENTH STOP-OVER St. Gilles Vieux Marche
TO BE ADVISED (as noted above).

Alternative:
Formule 1 Saint Brieuc
Esp. activités des Côtes d'Armor
La Hazaie Est
22950 TREGUEUX - FRANCE
Tel : (+33)891705376 Fax : (+33)296524378

Wednesday 28th October
ELEVENTH STOP-OVER Dieppe
Etap Hotel Dieppe centre
6, Rue Claude Groulard
76200 DIEPPE - FRANCE
Tel : (+33)892683135 Fax : (+33)232140636
Book soon after: 19/02/09

Alternative:
Formule 1 Dieppe
2, Impasse des Rouges Georges
76200 DIEPPE CEDEX - FRANCE
Tel : (+33)891705231 Fax : (+33)232905198

FINISH: Those who have 'made it' will trickle into the car park at the Calais Car Ferry Ibis Hotel (2, rue Greuze Quartier Beau Marais - 62100 - CALAIS - FRANCE Tel : (+33)3/21966969 Fax : (+33)3/21978999 Book soon after: 20/02/09) during the course of the afternoon of Thursday 29th October. It is intended that there will be dinner and drinks at the Hotel for the official 'closing ceremony' - and for those teams that stay, they can start to make their way back from the morning of Friday 30th...

This information will be integrated with the route information pack that will be issued to each team.

Cheers

Phil

[mountainmanUK]

The Docmeister, he writ:

Sooo, we need a fast chick and I'm good to go!
Anybody know any fast chicks with REALLY low standards?!

I know two actually Chris!!
The first I married in 1981, then divorced in 1986 cos I discovered her standards were even too low for me!
The second I am currently married to, she can be as fast as a TD on full-boost, and her standards are just perfect in the low department!
I know we like to share things between us in this Club, but I ain't lending her to you for a jaunt across La Manche!!!

Dave

[Mike E (uk)]

Low Season, each way:

£19


Car 4 people, each way fares, for any length of stay:

The Travel Market has teamed up with ferry operator Norfolkline to bring Speedferries customers this exclusive, fully flexible deal on all Dover-Dunkirk sailings up to 17/12/09.

There are just two fares to choose from: High season (03/04-19/04 inclusive and 17/07-06/09 inclusive), or Low season (all other times excluding High season), and the price you see is the price you pay whether you choose a day, night, peak or non peak sailing within a season. There are no amendment fees so you can change your booking, subject to availability as many times as you like, but you must book your crossings by 18 February 2009.

http://www.ferrycheap.com/norfolkline-offer.asp

I have just booked my return trip, for £38