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Old 16-11-2009, 09:20 PM
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Why can't I get a route map off the net

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Old 16-11-2009, 09:47 PM
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I tried looking for the place on google earth last night for a proper birds eye view. I got lost and gave up lol
Old 16-11-2009, 09:54 PM
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Its on there!! Look for a big city called Sibiu in the middle of the counrty, north of Bucurest.. It links Pitesti and Sibiu. I was fortunate enough to be on it a couple of years ago...but on a $%^& bus!! That wasn't a fun experience!!
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http://maps.google.com/maps?q=Transf...tab=il&start=0


Click the search button again as it comes up with america to start with!!

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Old 16-11-2009, 10:07 PM
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booked it... paked it.... fooked off!
Old 17-11-2009, 08:30 AM
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none of you dreamers will ever do it, but here it is

http://maps.google.co.uk/maps/ms?hl=...53637&t=h&z=13
Old 17-11-2009, 12:14 PM
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you reckon? kid at works just done a european tour in a 2cv! went through romania on route. if a 2cv can make it anything can.
Old 17-11-2009, 04:30 PM
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I found the road - I was after a route to get there...

Was intrested in how far it is etc etc....

And why do you say NONE of us will do it Nick?

Alex
Old 17-11-2009, 04:44 PM
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Good luck.What car will you be using.
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A Romanian guy I work with has a country house about half an hour from that road. Happy times.
Old 17-11-2009, 06:25 PM
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Originally Posted by AlexF
I found the road - I was after a route to get there...

Was intrested in how far it is etc etc....

And why do you say NONE of us will do it Nick?

Alex
i hope i'm proven wrong alex as i'd love to read about and see other people's pics
Old 17-11-2009, 08:42 PM
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I'd personally want to use a GT car


Nick - want to come?
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i'd personally want to use a motorbike got to see how things pn out over the next couple of months with house moves and stuff, but a road trip has to be on the cards next year as i didn't get one for the last couple of years.
Old 18-11-2009, 01:40 PM
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hmmm not sure I want to use a bike - oh yeah I cant ride LOL

Would be fun to get a group of people together though!
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