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What a superb weekend, why were there so few GB Guzzi riders there! Moto-Guzzi Club De France, 2nd (2011) Semi des Bles d’or Brion, was held on the weekend of 1st-3rd July in the small village of Brion, close to the A20 Auto route so is fairly easy to get to. The rally was held in the local Stade Municipal (sports ground) and as a result facilities are rather basic (to say the least) but it’s only for a weekend.Jean-Pierre checked us in and left us to set up camp, then we made our way to the bar for a nice cold beer, it wasn’t long before we were called over to the marquee for an aperitif which gave us a chance to meet a few people and to test our French out.
The wine flowed throughout dinner and into the night, a good time was had by all. Although I was a bit worried when a DVD of a Pink Floyd concert was projected onto the wall I mean how do you top that on the second night?
We got chatting to Peter and Vicky from reboot Guzzi spares who had been invited to bring there stall along to the event (check out their web site if you haven’t already) and also to Philip Best the other Brit Moto Guzzist on an poorly Centereno. After being dragged up for a dance by a bit of a party girl it was time to beat a hasty retreat (or so the wife said) to get some much needed kip.
The next day dawned and after a bit of breakfast and a walk round the village, it all started again and after lunch it never really stopped, with games, banter and just admiring some of the bikes. The local Guzzisits make us feel very welcome more people turned up during the day to camp and a lot more came for the evening meal and the presentations. I got the long distance award (1000km) and got a nice trophy for it.
A great meal of slowly roasted lamb, the good Mr Heath & Mr Robinson must have past this way at some time, judging by the contraption that kept the whole lambs rotating over the open fires.
After dinner it was more music and fun, as Phil found out when he asked what a wheel barrow is in French and got more than he bargained for! The next morning there was a ride out with plenty of bikes turning up for what was to be a very hot day. Unfortunately we had places to be, so missed the ride out and packed up to get off. We had a great time so weren’t to disappointed. My better half commented a couple of times ’I can’t remember laughing so much, ever’. Must be living with me. A big thank you to Jean-Pierre and his merry band of helpers who really worked hard to look after all of us and make it a great weekend. So if the events on next year get yourselves over.
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