The train ride from Caen to Le Mans is a pleasant one, certainly. I did it last year on my way out. One thing to remember is that the ferry docks at Ouistreham which is around 18-20 kilometres from the nearest train station which is at Caen. So be prepared for either a cheap bus ride or an expensive cab fare after disembarkation.

Cow sheds are still there, but I very much doubt I'll be able to get pegs into the ground. If I remember rightly the cowsheds are built on concrete.

Hi guys.

I'm on Expo this time round and I'll have a standard-type 2-person tent with a tarp that I can string between trees. No car. I was wondering if anyone could recommend a good spot for me to pitch up, seeing as Expo isn't too well supplied with grassy bit that aren't concreted over.

Any ideas, anybody?

I guess this makes me the early bird so far.

Arriving on Sunday June 12 at Expo for 10am campsite opening.

Leaving very early on Monday June 20 for train, ferry and home.

Yep, that's the one. As she's obviously still there (excellent news, by the way) it looks as though that report was wrong or she's changed her mind. Which is great, as Jeannine's place is an important part of Le Mans for me.

Evening All.

As always, I'm pondering what next to do at Le Mans that I haven't done before. Having done the drivers parade I was thinking of doing Monday's scrutineering and the ceremony of hands where last year's winners have their handprints placed in a pavement marker.

Are either of these worth doing?

While we're on the subject of stuff to do, I know that Jannine has moved on from running 'Aux Portes du Circuit.' Is the place still running as I do like to have a coffee or two there on my arrival in Le Mans?

Unlike James Garner who was no slouch behind the wheel, apparently.

Actor Brian Bedford from John Frankenheimer's 1966 classic 'Grand Prix' died yesterday.

RIP.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Brian_Bedford

Slight change of plan.

Outward: 09/06/2016, Eurostar, 1224, London to Le Mans via Paris.

Return: 22/06/16, Roscoff to Plymouth, Brittany Ferries, 1500.

Booked a GE ticket and Expo permit yesterday via Speed Chills.

Roll on my departure date, June 9, 2016.

Don't forget the annual 'Yes, you did order five camping permits in a block for Houx Annexe, but here's two for Mulsanne, two for Expo and one for Beausejour and none of them are on  connecting pitches.' experience.

Just booked.

Outward: Portsmouth to St. Malo, 20:15, Thursday June 9.

Return: Roscoff to Plymouth, 1500, Tuesday June 21.

I'm guessing the impending return of Ford might have something to do with the apparent early rush for accommodation and ferry bookings.

Hello All.

Does anybody know when tickets for Le Mans 2016 are going on sale. Agents or the ACO, I'm not fussy.

They need to address one particular technical issue with their LMP1 car.

Specifically, it's complete crap.