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An opportunity to go for a ride
« on: May 09, 2023, 05:59:37 PM »
The successor of FarRiders, FarRoad, is running their inaugural Queensland ride on Saturday 20th May to Alpha.  The NSW one to Moulamein ended last weekend.
If you have a hankering to go for a decent ride, here's a challenge.
You don't have to be a member- in fact you qualify for full membership by completing a 1000km ride in less than 24 hours.  You just need a "Start Docket"- the servo receipt duly stamped with its location and date/time is perfect. You present that at the Alpha pub between 11:30 and 12:00 midday on that date and you get your official FR number.  It's an honour system, but not many of us live closer to Alpha than 1000km!
You need to register here:

https://rides.jasonjonas.com/index.php

PM me if you need further info/ encouragement/ psychiatrist recommendations etc.
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Re: An opportunity to go for a ride
« Reply #1 on: May 11, 2023, 08:05:00 AM »
Thanks Biggles, it looks like it'll be a good ride :runyay

Unfortunately, due to work I won't be able to go, but I'll look forward to reading your ride report :thumbsup


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Re: An opportunity to go for a ride
« Reply #2 on: May 29, 2023, 05:21:28 PM »
This just came back from the IBA:

For the modern man who lives in the city, riding a bike might be one of the only ways to escape the humdrum monotony. To take off and ride. To be both at one with nature and one with the bike. To feel masculine. Adam Piggott

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Re: An opportunity to go for a ride
« Reply #3 on: May 29, 2023, 05:41:21 PM »
Congratulations Biggles, well done  :like
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Re: An opportunity to go for a ride
« Reply #4 on: May 30, 2023, 01:26:55 PM »
I told the IBA they really should try to include in the map picture some of Victoria and even Tassie at a pinch.  Really, all I want is the east coast, since I lost interest in the Indian Ocean when they stopped looking for that Malaysia plane years ago.
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Re: An opportunity to go for a ride
« Reply #5 on: May 30, 2023, 04:34:39 PM »
Well done Biggles.
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Re: An opportunity to go for a ride
« Reply #6 on: May 30, 2023, 05:40:13 PM »
Awesome work Biggles, congrats  :clap :clap :clap
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