DMD 2014 - Back from Segovia

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Hi all DmDers,

At last I made it home last night from Segovia and another excellent event, big thank you to the Spanish team for doing a wonderful job of organising all the ride outs, social nights and for all the goodies I had to find space for, which was a challenge but managed.:thumbup:
In all I covered 3562 miles (5700 Km) on my trip in wonderful sunshine and some hail, but that all added to the fun.

As this is only my second event it was good to meet up with those I had meet previously at Anstruther last year and to meet new people.

Already looking forward to my third in Belgium next year, at least bum will not be so numb .

Thanks also goes to the campsite social committee (you know who you are) for arranging our evening entertainment.

Cheers

Stuart


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originaly posted by Airman at 2014/06/21

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Finished the journey home in a recovery van. Bike broke down between Newbury and Oxford. Riding steady at 70 when a clunk, clunk, chunking sensation was coming from the backend. My first thoughts it was the gearbox but it turned out to be a broken drive shaft.
This is proving to be the most expensive holiday ever.
Within half an hour after leaving the ferry in Bilbao I had to be rescued/recovered and taken to a BMW dealer. The electrics to the fuel pump gave up. 6 hours and €400 / £335 later....

Norman Hogg


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originaly posted by norman at 2014/06/21

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Sorry to here of your troubles Norm, you will be glad to see the end of this trip.

At least you had cover to get you home OK.

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originaly posted by airman at 2014/06/21

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Oh Norman,

again no good news from your RT.....:scared: I hope it will be not too expensive to repair the bike!

I imagine what could have happenend with a blocking rear-wheel riding with more than 100 km/h speed......so it was a little bit of luck within all the problems!

Many greetings to Susan and, like we say in Germany: Kopf hoch!!
Michael
DmD 2006 - 2016

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originaly posted by Michael_KLE at 2014/06/22

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Oh Norman

sorry to hear abut your woes, but at least you got home safe. Home the repair bill isn't too huge, and I would be having words with BMW - the bike is not that long out of warranty?

Dan

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originaly posted by trophydan at 2014/06/22

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Hi all, we are glad that you are arriving home safely.
Thank you very much to all for your congratulations, It has been a pleasure for all of us welcome you in Segovia and enjoy with you this DMD and that you liked tours, meals, etc, we have worked with that intention.
Thank you very much to all for your participation.

Norman we sorry about your problem with the bike, at least you were close to home.

We wait to see the photos.

Best Regards, Miguel.

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originaly posted by miguel at 2014/06/22

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Hola Deauvilleros, at last we have arrived yesterday after 6 days on the road, some rain storms and alltogether 6.390 kms. Great thanks to everyone involved in the organization of DmD 2014! Also thanks to the camping Deauvilleros who helped us a lot during our stay. Special thanks to Tommy and Suzanne for the beautiful blankets.

It was real pleasure to be part of this DmD. See you next time!:thumbup:

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originaly posted by rubberduck at 2014/06/22

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Many thanks for putting on the best DmD I've been to so far, Belgium have a lot to live up to.

I found my way to the Pico's De Europa after you gave me some directions when I stopped, and had a nice time on some superb roads.

Regards

Paul.
DmD 2011,2012,2013,2014,2015,2016.

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originaly posted by PaulR at 2014/06/23

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Finally home after 21 days and 2388 miles. A big thanks to all the Spannish organisers for a great DmD despite the usual problems with the website.
We particularly enjoyed the the youngsters dancing.
Now looking forward to DmD 2015.
Patt and Findlay.

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originaly posted by HondaDullsville at 2014/06/27

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I arrived home on Thursday, deep into sorting out my new house now.

DmD in Segovia was magnificent, well done to Miquel and the team :thumbup:
Steve
DmD 2003 and counting

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originaly posted by SteveA at 2014/06/29