2017 Border Ride - Border Villiage - Saturday 5th August

[alans1100]

Those that are going to the Border Run 2017 include....

West Aussie Glen
Alans1100
Wildfireangel
Wombat
Yorkie
Pezzz
StinkyPete
Langers
LindsayGT
Bodø Glimt
johnnyYTED

[alans1100]

I have regiSTered for an FR12 , booked accom in Barmera on the way and I have a room at Border Village for the sat, 
so add me to the liST.
I may have a spare single bed in the motel room if anyone wants to share

See if you can bring your state flag with you as well

[johnnyYTED]

 
See if you can bring your state flag with you as well

Alan I'll have to get it back from Abe before I leave, but it shall be  with me. 

[StinkyPete]

Langers and I plan on leaving Border Village on Sunday morning for a leisurely three day ride home down the coast to Streaky Bay and Port Lincoln, arriving back in Adelaide on Tuesday arvo.   Anyone heading that way is most welcome to join us.   

[johnnyYTED]

 
Pete, is there a ferry across the York Peninsula from Port Lincoln or will you be riding back up to Port Augusta? I haven't yet decided on my plans for after Border Village,  am considering a  run up the centre to Darwin,,  but I may join you guys

[StinkyPete]

Pete, is there a ferry across the York Peninsula from Port Lincoln or will you be riding back up to Port Augusta? I haven't yet decided on my plans for after Border Village,  am considering a  run up the centre to Darwin,,  but I may join you guys

There's a ferry from Luck Bay to Wallaroo but from the web site it looks like it doesn't run until September.  We'll be riding the long way round via Port Augusta.

[johnnyYTED]

 

Pete, is there a ferry across the York Peninsula from Port Lincoln or will you be riding back up to Port Augusta? I haven't yet decided on my plans for after Border Village,  am considering a  run up the centre to Darwin,,  but I may join you guys

There's a ferry from Luck Bay to Wallaroo but from the web site it looks like it doesn't run until September.  We'll be riding the long way round via Port Augusta.

In 2000 I caught the ferry across to Lucky Bay and ventured down to P. Lincoln Coffin Bay Streaky bay Ceduna then cack to Kimba...then home to Gympie,then..  I had been told the Walleroo Ferry ceased to run,, when I was planning Perth last year,,

[Yorkie]

My parents live in Moonta, they tell me the ferry is running again after an upgrade on the terminals

[Langers]

Pete is correct - the ferry doesn't recommence until 22 September. This is the first year of service for the new ferry and they reckon it needs to go into dry dock for a full check. I went on it a couple of months ago and it was a great trip - worth the money ($50 for the bike and $35 for the rider) mainly because you get to rest rather than do the Cowell to Pt Wakefield (or vice versa) trip for the 53rd time (I lived in Pt Lincoln for 20 years - the first 45 times weren't too bad).

[WendyL]

  am considering a  run up the centre to Darwin,,  but I may join you guys

Come to Darwin!! There's always a spare bed at my place for LD riders and OzSTOCers 

[Bodø Glimt]

After a discussion with Mrs Glimt I can attend.  Count me in.  The plan at this stage is to ride to and stay at Port Augusta on the friday night, ride to Border Village on the saturday and back home on sunday.

I've managed to score friday off so shall be looking so stay somewhere near Kyancutta or Wudinna on the friday.

[West Aussie Glen]

Having just driven across the paddock, east to west, thought I would give an update on road conditions:-
No major roadworks
Usual road kill between Border Village and Caiguna with only a few eagles.
Two dead camels, taken out by a truck, east of Norseman, and I think west of Balladonia
West of the water tanks near the Eyre/Lincoln H'way junction and probably before the Nutbush Retreat, about 2:00 pm, a full emergency stop was required to avoid a family of emus one of which fell over on the road in front of the car.
See you at the border.

[alans1100]

I've managed to score friday off so shall be looking so stay somewhere near Kyancutta or Wudinna on the friday.

Are looking at paid accommodation or free camping beside the road some where?

I camp here sometimes https://goo.gl/maps/LJsjxtigXdq about 32 km before Kyancutta

Wudinna has a motel/caravan park  https://goo.gl/maps/XHGHtqJjnZN2

[Bodø Glimt]

I've managed to score friday off so shall be looking so stay somewhere near Kyancutta or Wudinna on the friday.

Are looking at paid accommodation or free camping beside the road some where?
I camp here sometimes https://goo.gl/maps/LJsjxtigXdq about 32 km before Kyancutta
Wudinna has a motel/caravan park  https://goo.gl/maps/XHGHtqJjnZN2

Cheers.  I'm considering pushing for Ceduna so I can pass BV once and go to Eucla before turning back (just so I can say I've ridden the kwaka in Western Australia). 

[Brock]

a family of emus

[Fact] Just as an aside for those that dont know, Mum emu does a bolt as soon as she lays the eggs leaving Dad to hatch and raise the chicks. during incubation, Dad doesnt even get to eat. [/Fact]

[West Aussie Glen]

I was working on the basis that Dad and about 6 youngsters (probably half grown) = family 

[alans1100]

Anyone else thinking about doing this ride.

Those that are going to the Border Run 2017 include....

West Aussie Glen
Alans1100
Wildfireangel
Wombat
Yorkie
Pezzz
StinkyPete
Langers
LindsayGT
Bodø Glimt
johnnyYTED

[West Aussie Glen]

Thinking about my trips across the Nullabor I have arrived at Balladonia to find there were no credit facilities and at Madura to find the generator was u/s so no petrol. Just something to keep in mind when planning petrol stops.

[alans1100]

With all my trips across there I've only ever stopped at the Madura lookout and Balladonia was an either an I will or won't stop.
I'd usually have enough fuel to run Norseman to Mundrabilla but I haven't been that way on the bike in a while.

Checked the bike on Saturday to make sure all the light were working. Glad I did as the RH high beam (unusual) had failed so I picked up a new globe on my way back from Snowtown this morning.

[StinkyPete]

I've got a good idea!    Let's pick a weekend that's cold and rainy, and go for a big long ride.   
Langers and I head off at 1000hrs this morning.   

[alans1100]

11:30 departure time for us.

Least the weather is somewhat better than yesterday for us. May or may not rain from looking at the cloud cover so we'll start off with wet weather gear on.

You might catch us up Pete as we should make Port Augusta about 1 pm for fuel at the truck stop.

[StinkyPete]

11:30 departure time for us.

Least the weather is somewhat better than yesterday for us. May or may not rain from looking at the cloud cover so we'll start off with wet weather gear on.

You might catch us up Pete as we should make Port Augusta about 1 pm for fuel at the truck stop.

Our plan is fuel at Port Pirie for a 1400hrs "Start Docket", straight through Port Augusta, and then a planned refuel at Kimba at around 1630hrs.  We'll see you somewhere no doubt.   

[johnnyYTED]

 
so its lQQks like STranger and I am the only silly ones leaving at 1 AM and riding thru the half night and into the day across SA to the border.
At least I'll be warm with all the Zarkie gear on full  early to bed about 6 pm take my sleeper and alarm set. I may even leave 1/2 hr early... ride safe everyone, maybe I'll catch up

[Bodø Glimt]

11:30 departure time for us.

Least the weather is somewhat better than yesterday for us. May or may not rain from looking at the cloud cover so we'll start off with wet weather gear on.

You might catch us up Pete as we should make Port Augusta about 1 pm for fuel at the truck stop.

Our plan is fuel at Port Pirie for a 1400hrs "Start Docket", straight through Port Augusta, and then a planned refuel at Kimba at around 1630hrs.  We'll see you somewhere no doubt.   

I did think of you when I passed through near Port Pirie at 0700 and again at Minnipa later in the afternoon.  I arrived at Ceduna at around about 1500.  The wind between Minnipa and Ceduna was horrendous.  I had a bit of rain after having brunch at Kimba through to Wudinna.

[johnnyYTED]

 
I cant sleep and I'm watching the footy cats n swans, and checking BOM and there's a little precipitation around Burra. I'm tempted to leave earlier coz its STill within time for a FarRide.  949018871913cff434e0511 that is my bubbler API KEY, https://spotwalla.com/tripViewer.php?id=15af1598326b5b3c5f&hoursPast=0&showAll=yes and the trip link I HOPE. I'll STart it before I leave and make sure the buttons are green and every coupla hrs. I'll connect to my Wi-Fi if its got points waiting,, with any luck you'll be able to see my track. texknowingly aint my fing.
https://spotwalla.com/historyViewer.php?id=21975 THIS page link works for me its from my spotwalla account history section. Bubbler gave me allsorts of hassle so I gave up . hopefully it continues to work, from here in.
sorry non of those work,, trying hard to fix the problems..