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Ride To Eat - FarRide West #17 - "Denmark Hotel"
Denmark, W.A. - 25th February 2012
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This will be of interest to those who like to take a "longer ride" with the ride being the focus not the coffee breaks. Most Ride to Eat FarRides will be planned at 1000k minimum days. This is not a group ride, there is no route to follow. Be at the Destination at the time stated and be able to complete 1000klm within a 24hr period. That is the purpose of FarRiders.
Experienced FarRiders are invited to extend themselves a bit and attempt 1200km if they wish. There are a few new Rules for this, so keep reading.
It is not of Iron Butt proportions (just yet) but its aimed at those who are after a good long days ride and to meet, although briefly, with fellow riders with the same mindset. The entry level IBA ride is called a SaddleSore 1600k which is 1600k under 24hrs IBA
The idea is that it be a minimum 500 klm ride to the food and drinks. 1000klm min for the day
Suggested Reading:
We also recommend a few reads of the Archive of Wisdom and this excellent write-up on Fatigue
If you can only get to one FarRide a year make it this one as its an optional stay overnight and party ride.
Destination : Denmark, W.A. Cnr Hollings and Walker Rd - S34.96049 E117.35675
Date : 25th Fenruary 2012
Time : 12.00md 12:30pm This is the time to get there, aim for 12.00md.
No checkins will be allowed prior to the checkpoint opening at 12.00md.
The checkin time window closes at 12:30:01 pm
No starting docket with a time earlier than Friday 24th February 12:00md will be accepted.
1.00pm Lunch @ Denmark Hotel
Place : Cnr Hollings and Walker Rd.
Ph:- (08) 9848 2206
Denmark, where the forest meets the sea. 420km south of Perth and located on the Denmark River and home to 29 vineyards. There is ample accomodation at the Hotel and Motel including Budget rooms and a very well appointed caravan park in walking distance.
To be listed as a finisher, you must:
1. Obtain a Start Docket at your Start Location no earlier than the Start Time (Above)
2. Checkin during the time window.
3. Complete the online finisher form (Details will be emailed to registrants before the ride)
So plan your ride carefully.
Make it easy for us and have your Start Docket at the ready with the Start Time circled.
Please click here and read the base rules and FAQ's that apply to ALL FarRides.
By attending a FarRide you acknowledge and agree that you have read these in full.
Registering - What to do now!!
If you are coming you MUST register online here
If you fail to register prior to the meet you will not be listed as finishers on the Official Finishers List.
Registrations close at 5pm Thursday 23rd February 2012.
If you have problems registering check your spam folder in your email, or email me. If you are not registered and on the list you will not be a finisher.
The Australian states are in there
Also note the fuel range is in miles
We would also like ages if you don't mind
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Message Board Discussion
Davo was often asked where the name came from, FarRide. He once watched a movie called Hidalgo.
Quote from online: The Ocean of Fire -- a 3,000 mile survival race across the Arabian desert--was a challenge restricted to the finest Arabian horses ever bred, the purest and noblest lines, owned by the greatest royal families. In 1890, a wealthy sheik invited an American, Frank T. Hopkins, and his horse to enter the race for the first time.
Frank was called "Far Rider" in that movie and Davo liked the term when related to endurance riding. Thus FarRiders began.
