Urban Tangleweed
02/21/08 2041 Hours
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Seems like a good idea to me if it doesnt mean too much compromise elsewhere? A is under F  |
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This morning I was looking at Trip Advisor and there appears to be plenty well reviewed hotels at under 40 euros a night for a twin/double room.
I think thats a good plan UT, we will just have to take that more direct route back towards Austria.
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Urban Tangleweed
02/21/08 2041 Hours
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I think thats a good plan UT, we will just have to take that more direct route back towards Austria. Probably right, but hey-ho, it should make for a good day out. Also, it might be too far round, but if time was willing, we could perhaps take a little picnic for Lunch at Lacul Vidra ? |
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sounds ideal, although it might be a mid morning break as it is in the first part of the circuit. 250 miles round which should be do-able in a day with no hotels to find and no luggage to pack on the bikes. Must remember to make sure all the snacks are cheese, just for RH  |
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DC
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I dont think we'll pass castle bran which is a shame, but is there any other 'Dracular' sites for a photo shoot en' route?
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Urban Tangleweed
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sounds ideal, although it might be a mid morning break as it is in the first part of the circuit. First part if we do Transalpina (67C) first, second if we do Transfagarasan (7C) first...... |
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I dont think we'll pass castle bran which is a shame, but is there any other 'Dracular' sites for a photo shoot en' route?
I think we might need to rethink. I think this is a must see for this trip and according to Google maps its 120 km from the Lake  why not turn east at the south end of the transfagarasen and loop round past Bran instead? The roads there look good and we get to see Romania's biggest tourist attraction. |
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First part if we do Transalpina (67C) first, second if we do Transfagarasan (7C) first......
I thought you meant the Lake on the Transfagarasan.... Lake Vidraru |
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..and we get to see Romania's biggest tourist attraction. Would be great too see what Romania is most famous for...if possible.. http://www.bran-castle.com/en/Mappy linky |
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Urban Tangleweed
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I thought you meant the Lake on the Transfagarasan.... Lake Vidraru Lacul Vidra is just to the east of "E" |
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Urban Tangleweed
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Anyone else spot the error in this map? Oh yeah, it would be good to do the 7C rather than the 7, being as the 7 ain't the Transfagarasan  That's me sacked from the route planning committee then  Map corrected  |
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Dosn't this miss out the Transalpina, the road we were told not to miss out on? The good side is as the start and finish point are the same people who want spent half a day walking around an old castle with hundreds of others can... ...Now were is that cheeese..  RH. |
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I have an even better plan Stop at te south end of the Transfagarasan (ride it north to south) then next day ride north and round to Bran Castle and back to south side of Transfaragan. Next day ride the Transalpina north on the way back towards Austria simple |
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and do the Transalpina on the way back? |
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DC
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people who want spent half a day walking around an old castle with hundreds of others can...
Yes please. The only break from riding for 7-days. Meet you back at the hotel  |
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Urban Tangleweed
02/21/08 2041 Hours
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 I want to do both ! However, not possible, I've seen lots of castles, and as impressive as the one at Bran is, the lure of the Transalpina, a road not to be missed, and newly laid in fresh tarmac is probably too much of a draw, also, after putting the options to Tangleweed the female, she said "You're there to ride roads, do the road" 
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..., a road not to be missed, and newly laid in fresh tarmac is probably too much of a draw, also, after putting the options to Tangleweed the female, she said "You're there to ride roads, do the road" Didnt stop you missing the best 20 miles of tarmac you will ever ride on the Col d'Vars... and that was right outside your window and you all missed it ... shame on you. As for doing both, its more possible than some of the suggestions we have had. If we get to the southern end of the Transfagarasan for our two night base stop then we have to go back on the Transalpina anyway. Got to be time for one photo of the bikes with the castle in the background |
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Urban Tangleweed
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Didnt stop you missing the best 20 miles of tarmac you will ever ride on the Col d'Vars... and that was right outside your window and you all missed it ... shame on you. I seem to remember you mentioning that before..... |
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Urban Tangleweed
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six weeks and six days to go... Crikey blimey, 5 weeks today, eek ! |
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02/23/08 1808 Hours
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OMG, 5 weeks today, eek !
"OMG" ? What are you? Some teenage chav girl? |
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"OMG" ? What are you? Some teenage chav girl? You wish.... |
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You wish....
Well, I have got a pair of your pants here!! Dont fancy sniffing em though.......  |
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Urban Tangleweed
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Well, I have got a pair of your pants here!! Dont fancy sniffing em though....... ssshhhhhh |
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Romania Tee's will be £10. Update Dino - Black Large tee UT - Black Large tee Weebag - Black XXL tee awaiting RH & Georgie_e?... |
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Urban Tangleweed
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What about the possibility of three nights in Sibiu ?
Day one do the Transfagarasan and Draculas gaff.
Day two do the Transfagarasan (other way round the lake this time) then the Transalpina
Day three, leave Sibiu and wend our way out of Romania
If we got to Sibiu on the Monday evening, two days in Romania, and one day leaving the place, that would mean we have to do somewhere in Hungary to Calais in four days, if we headed for Charleville-Meziers as Dino has suggested, it should be reasonably do-able.
Thoughts ?
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Sounds appealing to me. This is compromise like never seen before on vsri  Now find me a nice hotel with an indoor pool and jacuzzi |
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