It doesn't actually say what time.If you're just turning up then anytime on Saturday is ok.
Quote from: West Aussie Glen on June 05, 2017, 08:11:11 AM ([url]http://ozstoc.com/index.php?topic=11988.msg1220765#msg1220765[/url]) I shall be there as stage 1 of my trip to Wooli. Already booked my room at Border Village for the Saturday night.
Getting an early start?
It doesn't actually say what time.If you're just turning up then anytime on Saturday is ok.
It's really only time critical (for check in window) if you're doing this as a FarRide (so you have to register there) though the rules aren't so rigid with this one as you only need to travel a minimum of 1000 km either coming or going.
When we did this in 2015 as our first FarRide we had between midday and 4 pm to check in. We did it as a 1000km plus ride within 24 hours; from home to Ceduna from after midday Friday, overnight in Ceduna and left there 6am to make the border by midday Saturday. At about 4 pm we headed back to Ceduna for the night and returned home on the Sunday.
There will be around 5 st riders and a couple of extras from the west to greet you and trade insults as well as Glen, our insider. So rally around and we will share an ale for SAAZ who joined us in 2015 and was to be his last. :beerI already noticed Yorkie plus two others on the rider list from over your way.
Cheers :wht11 :wht11 :dred11 :wht11 :wht11
The History of Border stretches just over 40 years and it is an interesting story well worth the read.I have the link to the history in the opening post.
In 1976, Bear and Eric both lived in Western Australia although Eric decided to move to better pastures in South Australia. Not long before Eric left WA dinner was organised at Bear’s place and Eric showed up with a Big Sister self-saucing pudding for dessert. Unfortunately, after much liberation the pudding was forgotten, dinner was consumed and the weary friends parted company after making arrangements to catch up.
The following year, Bear and Eric decided that if they wanted to catch up and have a beer, they needed a place that was relatively close to both of them. As they lived in states that shared a border, perhaps the best place to catch-up would be the newly built pub at WA/SA border.Ad the venue was decided all that was needed was a date. After much discussion, it was decided that the first weekend in August would be an ideal time as it is not too hot and not a lot happens in August anyway.
Word soon spread among the faithful in WA and not only was this to be a catch-up for Bear and Eric, others decided to go along for the ride. So, on August 6/7th 1977 the first Border Run happened. Present at the first Border Run were: Bear, Eric and Sandra, Boomer, Goldie, Pat Henderson, Catherine, Joan, Murray, and John.
Prior to leaving Perth, Bear located the pudding and decided to take it out to the order and have it for dessert one night. Fortunately, the Pudding didn’t get eaten and to this say it still travels Australia by motorcycle.
Since that first Border Run in 1977, a year has not gone by without the Border Run happening and some 350 people have attended from each state and territory in Australia.
The last time I did this was 2013 on a Honda Shadow 750. If the planets align I reckon I might give it a go again - hopefully without the gale force head wind heading there across the Nullarbor (it made a mess of my fuel calculations and I made it with only 15 minutes to spare.With the ST you'd easily run Ceduna to the border though I prefer Penong which is 80 km closer. We used just over 23 litres (17.2 k/l) from Penong to the border in 2015. I also carry a 10 litre jerry can just in case.
Cheers ... Mark
:dred11See if you can bring your state flag with you as well
I have regiSTered for an FR12 , booked accom in Barmera on the way and I have a room at Border Village for the sat, :grin
so add me to the liST. ++
I may have a spare single bed in the motel room if anyone wants to share :thumb
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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, :think1 am considering a run up the centre to Darwin,, but I may join you guys
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,,:dred11
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, :think1 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.
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:think1 am considering a run up the centre to Darwin,, but I may join you guys
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.
Are looking at paid accommodation or free camping beside the road some where?
I've managed to score friday off so shall be looking so stay somewhere near Kyancutta or Wudinna on the friday.
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
a family of emus
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.
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. :thumb
.Allan that would have been was it at the bowsers or in front of check in area? I didnt see you leave but Pete said you'd left..
After a coffee and photos with Pete and Langers it was time to go and as I was leaving I saw a red 1100 and had the rider been there I would have stopped for a few minutes.
After an unscheduled detour to Kalgoorlie, Wombat is on his way home again! ;-*We got to Balladonia and found he had wire protruding from the front tyre, decided to go to Kal for a replacement,I put in 1147 to come straight home from Madura
We must have just missed you Alan, Wombat and I arrived about 2 and we had a nurse with us, hope heather is OKMust have been by minutes.