Great Escape 2023


The 6-day WWII-focused tour, starting Sat 24th June 2023 at 7:30am. Discussion on the WhatsApp group.

Battle of the Bulge Tour. 24th June. 5 Days. 6 countries.

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Summary:

  • Saturday 24th June, Day 1: 8am Ipswich to Chem. des Eveux 5, 6980 La Roche-en-Ardenne, Belgium. 450km (280 miles) + ferry. Long day. Hardcore.
  • Sunday 25th June, Day 2: Loop 1
  • Monday 26th June, Day 3: Loop 2
  • Tuesday 27th June, Day 4: Loop 3
  • Wednesday 28th June, Day 5: Home via Dunkirk (Early start.)

Day 1 , Saturday 24th June. Early start.

Stage 1: 8am Ipswich – Calais, 3hr motorway. 12:00 Ferry. (Direct route)

Stage 2: 15:30 Calais – Lille – La Roche-en-Ardenne

Route: Depends!

Calimoto Direct Route

GPX Direct Route

Day 2 – Sunday 25th June. TBA.

Day 3 – Monday 26th June. TBA.

240 km, 4hrs windy roads along DE-BE border, ending at Fort Eben-Emael

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Day 4 – Tuesday 27th June. TBA.

420km 6 hours riding. Mega twisty. Bastogne War Museum included.

Day 5 – Wednesday 28th June. Home via Calais.

300km, 5hrs riding

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Information

Accommodation details (coming soon)

Accommodation payments (coming soon)

Kitty 2023

Equipment checklist (ideas)

  • Expected cost in 2023 (6 days, beer, food) £400 per person plus…
  • Accommodation is extra, at about £60 per night.
  • Daily mileage: 250 km (Max £50 pounds fuel per day)
  • Total: 190 per day. (£1100 total)