Paddylaz Posted September 2, 2017 Share Posted September 2, 2017 So we've got a thread going on about this in the Local meet-up section, but figured it was worth putting a final notification about it here in General Discussion as it's less than a month away now and should be epic. Paris has one day each year where certain sections of the city are closed off to cars/buses/motorbikes/vans etc etc. This year it's the WHOLE of the city. So obviously this is going to be a prime euc playground. Well, even more so than usual as Paris is obviously one of the most accepting euc cities. Anyway if anyone is considering this let us know. Luiz and I are going and according to him and the French euc forum they are also doing a big meet-up. I'll make sure to borrow a friend's go pro or something. Should be great. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mono Posted September 2, 2017 Share Posted September 2, 2017 FWIW, last year I found the Paris car-free day to be a great disappointment: there were few but enough (and fast going) cars on the roads that I didn't dare using the roads and the sidewalks were full of people enjoying the "car-free" day. All in all it was worse than a regular day in Paris (OK, less cars, but less space to ride too). On the positive side, I assume that when going with the EUC group of 100+ people https://translate.google.com/translate?sl=auto&tl=en&js=y&prev=_t&hl=en&ie=UTF-8&u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.espritroue.fr%2Ftopic%2F3372-rando-eroue-du-01102017&edit-text=&act=url the cars won't be any problem. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
meepmeepmayer Posted September 2, 2017 Share Posted September 2, 2017 If only I would know 100% I can come, I'd book a room now. Any recommendations for last-minute hotel rooms? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paddylaz Posted September 2, 2017 Author Share Posted September 2, 2017 14 minutes ago, meepmeepmayer said: If only I would know 100% I can come, I'd book a room now. Any recommendations for last-minute hotel rooms? I'm going to stay in a hostel in Montmartre, I think. It's my favourite part of Paris and I have good memories of it, so will come a day earlier I think and leave a day later. Hostels in Paris are generally good quality (Hostelworld is a great review site for them) and you can book rooms fairly close to your due date without extra cost. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
meepmeepmayer Posted September 2, 2017 Share Posted September 2, 2017 Yep, I'd also come one day earlier if I come at all, and since the 3rd is holiday here, maybe stay longer. Would not mind to join one of the loooooong tours the French guys do, getting a little out of the city too, instead of just the shorter 20km route planned for the 1st. My 1300Wh (and legs) need a challenge. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paddylaz Posted September 2, 2017 Author Share Posted September 2, 2017 8 minutes ago, meepmeepmayer said: Yep, I'd also come one day earlier if I come at all, and since the 3rd is holiday here, maybe stay longer. Would not mind to join one of the loooooong tours the French guys do, getting a little out of the city too, instead of just the shorter 20km route planned for the 1st. My 1300Wh (and legs) need a challenge. Yeah I want to come see everyone for a BIT, but not for the whole thing. Partly because of language barrier but partly because I want to go explore etc. I'd like to test my v5f on some of the steep cobbly hills around Montmartre as well as the obligatory Eiffel Tower/champs de mars flybys. Ok well keep me updated on your plans, be good to meet you! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
meepmeepmayer Posted September 2, 2017 Share Posted September 2, 2017 Pretty sure I can make it, but must ask "the boss" first to be sure. Also looking forward to meeting some more wheelers. And maybe a possible group record? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Luiz Posted September 2, 2017 Share Posted September 2, 2017 The meeting is just 20 km so there will be plenty of time to explore after , provided your batteries last . I will arrive on saturday to enjoy a bit more the city. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
meepmeepmayer Posted September 2, 2017 Share Posted September 2, 2017 @Hansolo Do you know if there's a group ride on this weekend? Preferably one of those loooooooooong 6h+ rides with 80km you make your videos of? Ideally, with lots off offroad like that one of your recent videos? Would be a shame to miss it by coming one day too late (for Sunday) if there is something else planned on this weekend. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hansolo Posted September 3, 2017 Share Posted September 3, 2017 I ask the other French wheelers... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hansolo Posted September 3, 2017 Share Posted September 3, 2017 The starting point of the Rando Eroue the 1st october... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Luiz Posted September 3, 2017 Share Posted September 3, 2017 Loved your thinking meepmeepmayer . A longer ride with one of the awesome Paris groups would be great . I do enjoy their videos a lot ( particulary hansolo's ) . I am afraid my 820 wh bataries wont be enough for a 6 hours ride though . I would have to ride with my msuper v3 and take the acm in a backpack. This may be unconfortable but i reckon is doable (i have seen videos of someone doing this before) . The 20 k i have lost recently will be handy . I gess i will have to lose some more weight though . Still have 80 k . Dont worrie about the language barrier Paddilaz . The french people were very friendly and kind to speak in english with me when i was in the meeting and i tried to speak french as much as i could within my extremely limited vocabulary . I really felt very welcome. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
meepmeepmayer Posted September 3, 2017 Share Posted September 3, 2017 Was just thinking, if there's more planned, it's going to be on Saturday most likely. Would hate to miss a longer group ride like in @Hansolo videos if coming one day earlier would solve that! 820Wh is still good for 45 km or so, so with break and fast charger, no problem. I can't ride for 6 hours either, battery does not hold that long (this is 90 km even at slow 15 km/h, above my 1300Wh range which is 75km). 6 hours was just the overall approximate time with breaks etc. Worst case (nothing planned), we could also just take one of @Hansolo's tours and ask maybe for gpx track or directions, and do it ourselves. Then we can choose the date. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Luiz Posted September 3, 2017 Share Posted September 3, 2017 I am right there with you meepmeepmayer . Lets make it happen. I will be in Paris on saturday mate . May i ask where are you based. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
meepmeepmayer Posted September 3, 2017 Share Posted September 3, 2017 Southeast Germany. So by car, 10h+. To be perfectly honest, still not 100% sure I can come, but a phone call later today and I will know (pretty sure it works out). For now, I'd be in/near Paris Sunday to Tuesday (coming laaaaate on Saturday and going back on Wednesday), but of course it would be stupid to not come a day earlier if something is (or will be) planned for Saturday and many people leave after Sunday or whatever else!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
meepmeepmayer Posted September 3, 2017 Share Posted September 3, 2017 Looks like I will come, if no calamity (riding a Gotway, after all) befalls me in the mean time! Currently organizing with @Tilmann who plans to join too. Possibly others. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tilmann Posted September 3, 2017 Share Posted September 3, 2017 All set! We're going! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
meepmeepmayer Posted September 3, 2017 Share Posted September 3, 2017 Found a suspiciously cheap (imho) apartment quite centrally, hence the hurry Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
meepmeepmayer Posted September 3, 2017 Share Posted September 3, 2017 So, will definitely (knock on wood) be there Saturday evening to Tuesday morning (courtesy of @Tilmann's quick organization). If something nice and big comes up on Saturday, I will try to find a (reasonably cheap) way to be there Friday evening/night and have the full Saturday too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
meepmeepmayer Posted September 8, 2017 Share Posted September 8, 2017 Gotway France will let all participants try the new mten3 and Tesla on this occasion! Also at the dealers on the next day. Source: French forums https://translate.google.com/translate?hl=de&sl=fr&tl=en&u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.espritroue.fr%2Ftopic%2F3410-presentation-gotway-tesla-gotway-mten3-et-commercialisation%2F&sandbox=1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paddylaz Posted September 9, 2017 Author Share Posted September 9, 2017 I'll be there Friday to Monday I think..........Let's hope the weather isn't terrible We'll have to all exchange phone details etc nearer the time or something. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nute Posted September 9, 2017 Share Posted September 9, 2017 Im very tempted but need to look at the timings. Also as i only have a 480wh battery ill need figure out if its worth it given the battery limitation. Be nice to meet all you folks and put faces to names. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
meepmeepmayer Posted September 9, 2017 Share Posted September 9, 2017 The official eroue rando description says that people with 340 Wh (Ninebots or whatever that is) will join too, so no need to worry about that as far as that group ride is concerned. Just bring your (fast) charger with you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nute Posted September 10, 2017 Share Posted September 10, 2017 I think i can make it work but won't book a ticket until I can be reasonably certain it won't be pissing down on the day. Ill probably get the eurostar out on saturday and return either Sunday night or Monday. How are you all meeting up? Is there a french web link anyone can give me? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
meepmeepmayer Posted September 10, 2017 Share Posted September 10, 2017 2nd post: https://www.espritroue.fr/topic/3372-rando-eroue-du-01102017 (Google Translate of that) https://translate.google.com/translate?sl=auto&tl=en&js=y&prev=_t&hl=en&ie=UTF-8&u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.espritroue.fr%2Ftopic%2F3372-rando-eroue-du-01102017&edit-text=&act=url Meeeting point is across the river from the Eiffel Tower (some steps up there), 10:30 am. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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