Dambusters2013 - My own ride, Part 6: Arrival at the Mohne Dam.

The ride across from Belgium to the Mohne Dam was in large part very wet .... all the way to the German border after which, within about two miles, it had dried up and we were able to take off the wet weather gear and crack on the pace over to the Mohne Dam itself. The video below is a short clip from the GoPro but at low quality so it doesn't take 3 weeks to load via the internet!!

 

 I was simply amazed at the welcome that awaited the Dambusters2013 riders some of whom had already arrived in the car park. Welcome signs were at the entrance to the Mohne Dam car park and along the length of it too with one whole side of the area 'roped off' to provide all the motorcycles with clear and safe parking - all the hard work and effort of our 'contact in Germany' Hans-Jurgen. What a top bloke.

There was also an assortment of approaching 40 local riders motorcycles and sidecar outfits there to greet us - what a welcome. Fantastic.

The image below shows Hans-Jurgen being interviewed by Geoff Meade of BFBS TV who rode with Dambusters2013 all the way. Behind them is Hans-Jurgen's van which was full of apples and apple juice (produce the Mohnesee region is well known for) which was their for us to have as refreshment from our journey. The German's had thought of everything! Behind Hans-Jurgen is Manfred, the Vice-Mayor of the Mohnesee locality who had come down on his BMW to personally greet us and lead the joint UK/German ride out around the Mohnesee .

More general views of the Mohne Dam car park - 3pm on May 16th 2013. Dambusters2013 had arrived at the Mohne Dam and had been greeted in some style by the locals!