Sinterlaastreffen 2015

[geoffbarnett]

Hello, who's up for an easy continental rally just before Christmas - actually in two weeks time.

The Sinterklaastreffen (Santa Klaus Rally) is a long established Belgian Rally that is run annually in the first weekend on december
in Ostend. This year it is back at it's old classic base at the velodrome in the town centre.

Camp in the velodrome or b and b/hotel in one of the many such establishments nearby. I'll be camping.

Entrance is 15 euros, pay on arrival.

It's a simple format. Turn up on Friday, beer tent, food and then bands about 9 pm until late.
Saturday, mass ride through the town to welcome Sinterklaas at the port. Saturday nght, as per Friday. I usually pub crawl around the town until 11 pm and then join the party.

Sunday, ride home.

It's a classic event and Ostend is not the town it used to be, it's now very charming and has a great Christmas feel to it.

My Armstrong only has a daytime MOT (no lights fitted), so I'll be on one of my old BMW twins. I can guarantee that an MT350/500 will cause a lot of interest.

For those with a limited grasp of where Ostend is...get off ferry/tunnel at Calais and turn left, after 70 miles you are there. Easy.

Ride together?

[Godspeed]

That looks good Geoff!
Unfortunately won't be able to get the time off, but certainly one I'd consider next year.
Enjoy and get photos!!

[deadgrass.]

hi Geoff, pm sent.
Dave.

[Blitz]

Interesting event mate. I'm away so can't attend But post up early doors next year and see if you can get a group together.

[geoffbarnett]

The event is the first weekend of December. Therefore arrive Friday 4/12/15, depart Sunday 6/12/15

[deadgrass.]

just getting the old girl in winter touring mode as i shall be joining Geoff on this trip.



Dave.

[mt bandit]

nice muff's dave

[deadgrass.]

nice muff's dave

cheers Mick, after riding to the dragon last year with heated grips on full and still cold finger tips i thought i would try these .

[mt bandit]

nice muff's dave

cheers Mick, after riding to the dragon last year with heated grips on full and still cold finger tips i thought i would try these .

yes i've got a pair to try this winter for the first time , i'm expecting great things, ie not freezing your tips off,
i've always been a bit nervous of using them in the past, coz how you release your hands should you come off or something

[Flying Dutchman]

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This is a picture of our Sinterklaas. The original Santa Claus, and a very big happening in Belgium and Holland. Children get presents and parents get drunk... Wish i could come to Oostende this weekend but i will celebrate it on the 5th in Holland. Of course all MT-riders are welcome to celebrate it in Holland as well. Enough booze for everyone.