Bombers and Bikes, Day 3/4. Assen MotoGP

Saturday,  the first of 2 days at the circuit. Assen, The Cathedral of Speed. Didn't start great, 2nd turn  ed us to a road closure. After a trip around a car park, I took us the scenic route. Asking Tomtom for an alternative might have been quicker but it was a glorious day. 

The organisation at Assen is very good, cars in one way, bikes another. Bike parking is all under cover, with a strip of concrete for the sidestand.

Our grandstand was in a great position. We could see 3 corners,  which provided plenty of action. 

There was barely a cloud in the sky and the temp was 25+, really too hot for sitting in for hours, and practically unheard of in Assen. There were 3 races, 2 E-Moto and the MotoGP Sprint. Pecco won the Sprint and Marquez fell off in front of us, so a good result.

The ride ride back gave some respite from the heat, which was quite draining. Once back we went to another of the local eateries for dinner and beer. I had my first schnitzel of the trip.

Beer count = 7

Schnitzel count = 1

Sunday, race day. Much, much cooler and much, much busier. Bikes four abreast on the way in. Races from all 3 classes and plenty of action again. Despite waiting quite a while for the crowds to disperse, leaving the circuit was a nightmare, and the 3 of us got separated.  Nothing to do with organisation, just down to the sheer number of bikes, pedal as well as motor. 

We all made it back ok AND in plenty of time to watch England v Slovenia. We grabbed a prime spot in front of the tv and ordered the beers. Food cam just as the half time whistle blew, another schnitzel for me, and we're not in Germany till Wednesday!

Shite game, scraped the result. Not even 3 beers could help the mood.

Beer count = 10

Schnitzel count = 2