Day 1 - Maidstone

Friday 23rd June 2017

June 23rd dawns bright and fine. The bikes are all packed and we are finally ready to begin this year's Euro bimble. Mick's son Sean is at my house to see us off and our mate Bob is on hand to get the obligatory 'setting off' photos.


And they're off

It is 220 miles from home to the Days Inn at Maidstone services on the M20.
It is not the most scenic place for an overnight stop but it's handy for the tunnel and we have a pleasant room on the ground floor.

We are permitted to park the bikes on the grass outside reception, which is manned all night so we have no security worries. All is well as we sup a beer and bed down for the night.

it's a shame that Mick forgot to unplug his phone charger in our hurry to get off next morning.

 Secure parking at the Days Inn

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