It was Solla, they arrived on 3 motorbikes and the suckling pig was strapped across the panniers. The only thing they compromised on was a tent large enough for the 3 to share and a small chainsawAndyB wrote:You must have gone to the one at the Nurburgring then because cars and vans don't get within two miles of the site at Solla.peterpan241 wrote:I have to admit I was very disappointed upon arrival at this years Elefantentreffen. After riding for 2 days to find a field full of cars & vans and an endless procession of non motorcycle types carrying their gear to the field. Maybe I didn't know what I wanted to find, perhaps it was too insane for my disposition. The new regs, if they work, would allow a revisit
Luckily Silverfox & myself were befriended by 3 Italian guys who roasted a suckling pig over an open fire. We were invited to join them for the feast and it really made the event for me.
I don't wish to dampen anyone's lure for the event, it's nuts - go and experience
It's got to be pretty obvious that anyone rocking up with a suckling pig hasn't taken it on a motorbike and even though they may have taken it in a sidecar you've got to question what their motivation for going to the rally is? I'd sooner go on a bike and survive on what I can carry than go for the marquee and hog roast approach because it just seems to be missing the point a bit.
I love going to the Elefantentreffen but I'm not convinced that the people treating it as a party where you can attend in a car or a van as long as you look like a biker and drink until you puke will be reading the BVDM website and picking up on the fact that they're not welcome any longer B)
If the organisers stick to their guns it'll be a rocky ride for a year or two while they fight off the muppets but I'm sure it'll survive and will be a better rally for it long term.
