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Amazing Assen

Amazing Assen
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NSTIW, Things you see, travel

Ever since we started following MotoGP, Assen, known as the Cathedral of Speed, has been on the wishlist of GPs to see. This year, 2025, is the 100 year anniversary of the TT, or the Tourist Trophy. The TT and the GP are not the same, but the celebration was epic!

Friday practice and qualifying – Walked to and from the track, and completely around the track to check out the different vantage points. Long day, about 10 miles of walking!

THIS IS IT!!
The kids love Assen.
This greeted me when I checked in.
The city bus goes to the circuit.
Turn 1 – Haarbocht
Track food – omelette sandwich.
Public art celebrating the TT.
Gathering for the Night Ride outside my hotel.
Porcini croquettes, olives, and beer at Manolito’s Assen.

Saturday qualifying and MotoGP sprint

My view from the Legends Club, Assen.
The kids insisted we go on the Paddock tour.
Kids are ready for the Paddock tour.
Can you spot the kids?
People on the Paddock tour – these are the commentators I watch.
People on the Paddock tour – The kids’ MotoGP hero!
People on the Paddock tour
Parque Fermé – Alex Marquez
Parque Fermé – Fabio Quateraro
Lunch at the Legends Club
Saturday Street fair – Bungee jumping from a crane
In the Netherlands – fries and mayonnaise
Saturday Street fair
Saturday Street fair concert – Sera

Assen, the town, the track, the party, did not disappoint. The MotoGP package by SportTravel was also top notch.

Race day next!! 🏍️🏍️