Assen Holland - 21 September 2013

Again proving that some of us go off on our own, Stephen and Lynne took their baby (Wellington) out to Assen in Holland for the British Super Bikes meeting 19-21 September 2013.  The trip went from Lincoln down to Folkestone, for an overnight stay at the Southcliff Hotel.  Next day, P&O ferry from Dover to Calais and then a 300 mile hike up to Assen.  The BSB racing proved to be as competitive as ever and accommodation was found in a lovely B&B called Bij de Molen in nearby Rolde (that means by the Mill).  The proprietors 'Henk and Ali' had an old GL1000 Goldwing tucked away in the back (see pic below) but it was still in nice condition and we also shared the B&B with 'Derek and Angela' who had arrived on a Yamaha with custom sidecar.  At the  Assen TT Circuit, Stephen was the incident Commander at Post 1 supported by a group of willing Dutch marshals led by the Post Chief 'Herman Stagge'.  Our task was to keep the racing going and the riders as safe as possible by manning the first 3 flag posts along the Start straight.  The journey continued into Germany, on the following Monday, to visit friends in Meerbusch near Dusseldorf.  Finally the return trip on Thursday via Antwerp to Calais, P&O ferry to Dover, and then back home.  What a trip !!!

Pictures by Stephen and Lynne