Thanks for the heads up on the trip abroad, cant get enough of taking the bike overseas as the UK is crippled with cameras. I was in france 2 weekends ago with a few mates we went to Angers down by the Loire Valley. Awesome place to rip up some tarmac next to the river and no cars at all. Some how ended up at a student party too so a bit of a result all round. Its amazing how after several (many) beers I could speak perfect french hehe.

Might go to the ring in november for a cheap break ill just camp as its only 7 euro a night.