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OzSTOC Events National & Local => NATIONAL EVENTS => Topic started by: Biggles on September 27, 2013, 10:58:07 AM
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It's quite pretty up there.... Actually, it would be a great venue for a national rally one year.
Sounds to me like you've just put your hand up for a job! :thumbsup :grin
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Biggles, I would be happy to coordinate or assist to coordinate a North Qld Rally if it's ever chosen to host a rally.
But there's north (NT) South (Tas) East (SEQ) West (WA) to be considered first by the powers that be. :wink1
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crosses fingers for TAS or WA
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But there's north (NT) South (Tas) East (SEQ) West (WA) to be considered first by the powers that be. :wink1
We're the hard riders- we go to extremes. We did East (Blackheath) and south once, second coming up. So it's Far North or Far West that's due for a turn.
crosses fingers for TAS or WA
Well, South has had a good run, so your vote for West might have legs. I think there's one or two clan members over there. There's definitely one with "West" in his handle.
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We are still having to get through 2014 first! and there is only one man you have to petition for the National rally location, and his ST runs on alternative fuels! Just remember this is a discussion and great place to throw up ideas, all great for the man in charge to consider his options :thumbsup
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Well done, Streak. Thanks for setting that poll up. Will run to many pages before 2015, I'm sure.
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It may be appropriate for the "powers" to consult with key members from candidate states before making an announcement about a State and venue. It would then be possible to make a decision, knowing that there are key State people who are prepared to take on the task of selecting a venue and undertaking the organizing.
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We can go with either WA or NT but that's just because we family in Perth, Kalgoorlie and Darwin.
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It may be appropriate for the "powers" to consult with key members from candidate states before making an announcement about a State and venue.
That's certain to happen, I'd reckon. S.A. wasn't railroaded into running Middleton, as I recall. Ditto Ballarat. And Sabie has his hand up. Then there's a bunch in WA still getting home from work who are always keen. Tasmania presents the unique problem of the wide creek that's to its north. :eek
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Although I do have my hand up for a NQ Rally, we do need to consider a venue that will attract our OzSTOC members, NQ may be a deterrent due to the distance that the majority or bulk of the members would have to ride. So for example SEQ members, it's a solid 2 day ride, 3 to 4 days for NSW and Vic and a good week for SA and WA.
Remember there are more people in the south and west to travel north than northern members to travel south.
I do like the idea of a core selection panel with representatives from each state deciding instead of an individual choosing (no offence big D) and with today's technology it wouldn't be difficult to link up a online conference call for the discussion or decision.
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FNQ or Tassie sounds good to moi :hatwave
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We would need to consider date changes god FNQ or WA.
Don't mind a ride but March is a bit sticky up north for the southern softies and the big bit across the middle is just too bloody hot.
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We would need to consider date changes god FNQ or WA.
Don't mind a ride but March is a bit sticky up north for the southern softies and the big bit across the middle is just too bloody hot.
Softies :well, We folks down south ride around with ice hanging off our :butt, we don't complain. I don't think we Mexicans will melt. We are use to riding cold ,a little bit of sun won't bother us :rofl :rofl :blk13
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If and I mean a big if FNQ was selected you may not need to change the date or month if the Atherton Tablelands was the destination as due to the elevation temperatures would be down a little.
If it goes back a month to April it'll be a little cooler and more comfortable. I've been sussing out a few venues, just in case.
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Atherton Tablelands - a look around
http://www.athertoninformationcentre.com.au (http://www.athertoninformationcentre.com.au)
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Atherton_Tableland (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Atherton_Tableland)
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If and I mean a big if FNQ was selected you may not need to change the date or month if the Atherton Tablelands was the destination as due to the elevation temperatures would be down a little.
If it goes back a month to April it'll be a little cooler and more comfortable. I've been sussing out a few venues, just in case.
I'd be happy to help out if FNQ became a Rally Venue.. Atherton in March is quite pleasant.. :) And plenty of great little known venues :)
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and a good week for SA and WA.
From where I live Atherton Tablelands is about 2750kms so I reckon four/five nights on the road each way without rushing it.
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A good 2 day or 1 big day ride from Toowoomba and a chance to catch up with my Daughter in Townsville :thumb
:beer
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in the middle, Birdsville Qld
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We have been discussing the future locations of the National Rally behind the scenes, and the general consensus is to release the STATE location for the next 2-3 years, but still release the TOWN/AREA announcement as part of the Annual Dinner Festivities.
It was thought that this would:
a) preserve the heightened anticipation of the location announcement; and
b) allow for those of us who need to put leave applications earlier than the rest to have some idea of how long they need to make the round trip - e.g. Derby W.A., Fremantle W.A. and Ballarat VIC take substantially different efforts to get to from where you live.
I think this may be a desirable result for most.
Cheers, Diesel
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Good idea... I like that, although I do like the mystery of not knowing where the next one will be
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to have some idea of how long they need to make the round trip - e.g. Derby W.A.
Hmm. Let's see. I guess Wendy would be the closest to organise that one.
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Good plan Diesel. I do like the anticipation of not knowing just where the Nat Rally is going to be, unti it is announced at the National Rally. :popcorn
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to have some idea of how long they need to make the round trip - e.g. Derby W.A.
Hmm. Let's see. I guess Wendy would be the closest to organise that one.
I don't think so Biggles, I think there are a few WA members significantly closer...
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I think there are a few WA members significantly closer...
I dont think so, there isnt any where close to Derby. I dont think you can get there from here :eek
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I think there are a few WA members significantly closer...
I dont think so, there isnt any where close to Derby. I dont think you can get there from here :eek
Winston66 is the closest by far Brock :whistle
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Sorry Wendy,
Wendy to Derby 1,734 kms
Winston to Derby 2,031 kms
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If nothing else, we're getting a geography lesson out of this. :popcorn
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Without dobbing anybody in here the thought of myself is Southwest WA. Margaret River or thereabouts is the obvious choice and they presently have major events catered for especially endurance events and the like. Maybe a discussion point at our next few RTEs. I am intending on Ballarat and eager to see the organization and expectations.
:wht11
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see the organization and expectations.
Yeah me too... Although expect too much haha
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eager to see the organization and expectations.
Well, beer in every cabin's fridge, live bands, dancing girls, fantastic ride routes, gourmet dinners...
for a start...
Just a few ideas to kick around. :popcorn