Overseas trip 2015 GP race. Anyone interested as well?

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Have been thinking of doing a trip overseas to not only see a GP race but do some sight-seeing as well. I have always been interested in going to Italy. The GP race on June14th looks like a good time of the year to go. Brazil looks interesting as well.

I am looking to get some suggestions as well as help planning. I am also seeing if anyone else would be interested in the same type of trip. All opinions are welcomed!
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Phillips467 10/11/2014 10:45am
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The Italian GP in June, at Maggiora, is definitely one of the best European rounds to hit. The atmosphere is brilliant and there always seems to be good racing! Some companies tend to do something special at that round too.

I'm sure there will be a ton of Italian fans there to watch their hero go up against RV.
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The Rock 10/11/2014 11:09am
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GPs are excellent but nothing IMHO compares to the MXdN. Are you flexible on when you have to go?

Italy is a great country no doubt about it. If you go to Italy you have to go to Rome but take your well broken in walking shoes.

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Oh shit! The Americans are coming.



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Olson wrote:
Oh shit! The Americans are coming. [img]https://p.vitalmx.com/photos/forums/2014/10/11/67335/s1200_1332823952.0942_600x480_american_tourists.jpg[/img]
Oh shit! The Americans are coming.



Is that one already having a swim in the Tarmac to the far left Cool

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During my last visit to Europe I did notice the difference..in the USA ~75% are overweight in Europe ~25% are overweight ..big difference..
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Brad460 wrote:
During my last visit to Europe I did notice the difference..in the USA ~75% are overweight in Europe ~25% are overweight ..big difference..
Literally. The percent of overweight and obese americans is around 67 or 68 percent I think.
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yzweldon 10/11/2014 7:52pm
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I was thinking about trying to hit the Trentino round in North Italy April 20th i believe.
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Absolutely thinking about it very seriously
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My wife and son are doing a trip to Japan in June. Its a school/education deal. 10 days for $4k, all (including food) inclusive. It would be great if some travel company came up with a long weekend/MXGP type trip. I would be very interested if it was in the $1000-$2000 range.
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Brad460 wrote:
During my last visit to Europe I did notice the difference..in the USA ~75% are overweight in Europe ~25% are overweight ..big difference..
I don't think I saw one fat person my entire time in the Netherlands or Belgium. It was astounding.
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BAMX 10/11/2014 8:42pm
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Do it...you won't regret it. MxDN would be a good time. I don't know the exact date but Oktoberfest in Munich is usually around the same time. The last time it was in France we hit Oktoberfest then drove all day and half the night to get there. We slept in the car and watched the race running on fumes.
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slipdog 10/11/2014 8:48pm
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I was thinking about Maggiora the last few weeks and I'm weighing in at 162lbs, bitches!
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ML512 10/11/2014 9:10pm
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Monaco Formula 1 race is the week before the MXGP of France... Crossing my fingers that I can pull off an awesome trip!
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iudi2006 10/12/2014 12:02am
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The Brazilian GP in Trindade is actually in my hometown of Goiania in central Brazil. Would never in a million years think they would have a GP there. But if you have never been and you enjoy a tropical paradise and beautiful women, I would recommend Brazil. Make sure to squeeze in a trip to Rio and the southern beaches if you're down there. It's a two hour flight from Goiania.


Random side fact: The City of Goiania is known for having a 7 to 1 ratio. Yes, 7 women for every man.
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Brad460 wrote:
During my last visit to Europe I did notice the difference..in the USA ~75% are overweight in Europe ~25% are overweight ..big difference..
Derpin' DJ wrote:
I don't think I saw one fat person my entire time in the Netherlands or Belgium. It was astounding.
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Crush 10/12/2014 2:22am
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Hmmm, just checked the schedule. There is a very good possibility we will be in Europe when Valkensward and Spain are on... And i'm trying to convince Wifey to do East Coast US either before or after... Hmmmm...
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steed 2.0 10/12/2014 2:45am
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Travel suggestion: 24/25/26 July Zwarte Cross Festival 2015 (Holland) August 1/2 Lommel Belgium,
during the week sightseeing Amsterdam, London, Brussels and Namur!
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gharmon 10/12/2014 3:19am
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steed 2.0 wrote:
Travel suggestion: 24/25/26 July Zwarte Cross Festival 2015 (Holland) August 1/2 Lommel Belgium,
during the week sightseeing Amsterdam, London, Brussels and Namur!
That sounds like good trip.

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Olson 10/12/2014 4:50am
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gharmon wrote:
That sounds like good trip.
Did you get my pm? Hoped it cleared some things out.
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They've just added glen Helen to the mxgp calendar for next year, the week before the nations
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Olson 10/12/2014 5:20am
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They've just added glen Helen to the mxgp calendar for next year, the week before the nations
Are you sure?
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Cliffy615 10/12/2014 5:28am
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Are you sure?
Yes positive, go to mxgp.com and click on calendar
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STE162 10/12/2014 6:15am
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Thank you for all the great ideas! The MXDN really does sound like a blast! Still not sure what I want to do. This would be a lot easier if I could get a few other Moto enthusiast to go that also enjoy traveling, having a blast and a lilttle beer drinking haha.

Keep the suggestions coming.
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iudi2006 wrote:
The Brazilian GP in Trindade is actually in my hometown of Goiania in central Brazil. Would never in a million years think they would have a...
The Brazilian GP in Trindade is actually in my hometown of Goiania in central Brazil. Would never in a million years think they would have a GP there. But if you have never been and you enjoy a tropical paradise and beautiful women, I would recommend Brazil. Make sure to squeeze in a trip to Rio and the southern beaches if you're down there. It's a two hour flight from Goiania.


Random side fact: The City of Goiania is known for having a 7 to 1 ratio. Yes, 7 women for every man.
Can't I order one from there?
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STE162 wrote:
Thank you for all the great ideas! The MXDN really does sound like a blast! Still not sure what I want to do. This would be...
Thank you for all the great ideas! The MXDN really does sound like a blast! Still not sure what I want to do. This would be a lot easier if I could get a few other Moto enthusiast to go that also enjoy traveling, having a blast and a lilttle beer drinking haha.

Keep the suggestions coming.
I enjoy all those things, but those things require money.
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philG 10/12/2014 9:58am
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There are lots of opportunities to do a double header, Arco Di Trento with Valkenswaard the week after, Matterley with Villars sous Ecot , Teuchenthal with Maggiora, or Loket with Lommel... week in between to take in some sights ... of those i would do Maggiora and Teuschenthal , assuming my own races dont clash , followed by Arco and Valkenswaard.

MXoN at Ernee is a must too.. nobody parties like the French
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OriolMassot 10/12/2014 3:07pm
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Haven't attended a GP since the best days of Bellpuig. Might attend something in the european rounds, depending of how easy IcelandAir will give me things.

Definitely don't want to miss the RV vs the guys this season.

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