A few years ago we were lucky enough to drive onto the Monaco GP Circuit (admittedly only in an Economy hire car) but that, and chats with motor-racing fan friends set us thinking about a ride to the Grand Prix for a future programme.
So, in wonderful October sunshine we’ve started planning a Riviera Ride to the Race
and aim to make a dry-run to the 2016 event and then, include it in our Guided Tours programme for 2017.
Who knows by then, Lewis may be pushing for a fifth World Title, Renault may have a competitive engine and Maclaren may have scored another point!

In recent news bulletins it was announced that France is considering the compulsory wearing of helmets by cyclists under 12 years of age. For some the debate over whether helmets should be made compulsory will rage and rage . . .
On the subject, the story goes that a guy once walked in to a Yorkshire motorbike shop and seeing the array of helmets on show, asked the proprietor;
“What’s the difference between a £30 helmet and a £300 helmet?”
The pithy reply came;
“If tha has a £30 head, tha buys a £30 helmet but, if tha has a £300 head, tha buys a £300 helmet!”