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OzSTOC Events National & Local => Upcoming Long Distance Rides => Topic started by: STRay (Roo Killer) on September 11, 2013, 07:59:50 AM
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:hatwave Registrations now open for the last W.A. FarRide for the year:
http://farriders.com/FarRides/ (http://farriders.com/FarRides/)
We were there a couple of years ago, great spot and a good day ride. :thumbs
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I can vouch for that - my inlaws live there (above Short Beach). I'm thinking of doing this to catch up but I'm likely to make it an weekender with the inlaws.
Watch out for roos - LOTs of them particularly on the otherside of Katanning.
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I am trying to be there as well. The roos wont worry Ray will they :grin
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The roos wont worry Ray will they :grin
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And just what are you suggesting!! :well
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nothin :grin
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The roos wont worry Ray will they :grin
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According to The West Australia a member of "The Rebels" ended up in the Kalgoolrie hospital after an encounter with a roo near Madura on Monday night.
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Hi STRay, I am thinking of doing this although new to long distance scene and need to talk over with family first..... Is it down and back in one day?
I guess I need to join up there as well to get a far rider number too...
Who else from here is going and does anyone want to ride together?
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Hi STRay, I am thinking of doing this although new to long distance scene and need to talk over with family first..... Is it down and back in one day?
I guess I need to join up there as well to get a far rider number too...
Who else from here is going and does anyone want to ride together?
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G'Day Pezzz,
No, it is not necessarily down and back in one day. The only way to "join up " and get your FarRider number is to actually do a FarRide! Have look over their website at www.farriders.com (http://www.farriders.com) it explains everything much better.
The first thing you will need to do is go to the FarRiders website and register for the ride. The "entry level " ride is 1000k in 24Hrs, 4 of these are required to be completed before you can register for the slightly longer ones. Or you you can do an IBA ride and have it certified. For this particular one, most will do the return trip in the one day as it will give them the 1000k easily. Then there are others that take time off work and stay the night, in Bremer Bay by either doing the 1000k before the checkin time or doing most of it Friday arvo/night, pitching camp somewhere and finishing in the morning. Then there are idiots like me, who do rides that come completely from left field!! :fp
If you need help with the planning feel free to PM me and I will give you a hand, that part is half the fun! :CB--
All these rides are a "Ride to Eat " format where we all make our own way there and do our own planning to make the checkin window, however some do like to ride in groups, so keep an eye out on this thread as there may be others looking to ride together as well. I may already be having at least one other OzSTOC rider as company for the return leg on Saturday from Bremer Bay back to Perth.
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You don't have to officially do a FarRide to go along just to see what it is like. I did about 3 before I decided I may as well formally join up, as I was unsure whether the formality thing was for me - past experience with clubs is that the more rules and regulations come along, the less fun it can be after a while, and the more of a drag it is to organise things.
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Wombat and I are meeting up at Brookton at 6am if you want to join us you're welcome.
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Sounds great.. Now to find Brookton... :CB--
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Just registered now .... :runyay :runyay
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Wombat and I are meeting up at Brookton at 6am if you want to join us you're welcome.
Hey Yorkie,
Thanks for the offer but to get there means i need to leave home around 4 :eek
I have a couple of friends that are thinking of coming along even if just for the run so maybe one will actually go ... :crackup
Sent you a PM about this Saturday if you are free to catch up would be great.
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Here is the link to my Spot Tracker for this FarRide:
https://spotwalla.com/tripViewer.php?id=826c5264499467f35 (https://spotwalla.com/tripViewer.php?id=826c5264499467f35)
It will go live from about midday on Friday :whistle
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Ok who has the banner. There will be a good attendance I see. And STray I have been thinking about your steeds. It seems to me the 1100 was western red now the new one should be grey!
See you all there :runyay
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Ok who has the banner. There will be a good attendance I see. And STray I have been thinking about your steeds. It seems to me the 1100 was western red now the new one should be grey!
See you all there :runyay
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Well just think of the 1300 as being a VERY dark Grey!!
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Here is the link to my Spot Tracker for this FarRide:
https://spotwalla.com/tripViewer.php?id=826c5264499467f35 (https://spotwalla.com/tripViewer.php?id=826c5264499467f35)
It will go live from about midday on Friday :whistle
I take it from this you are not doing FR10.
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Do we need to pick up the banner for show. If so I can probably do it. :think1
Better get in quick before we are grouped together as a lawless mob. :well
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Do we need to pick up the banner for show. If so I can probably do it. :think1
Better get in quick before we are grouped together as a lawless mob. :well
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Don't Panic!!!!! it will be there.
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All good :clap
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Trying to work out why Google tries to send me through Albany to get to Bremer Bay?
Anyone know condition of road through Borlen? Saves 60km but Google says adds 10 minutes to overall time :O
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Hey Gavo, which way you going from Tambellup?
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Hi folks,
Firstly Pezzz - welcome to the club - I've been flat out at work I barely get a chance to read the site let alone post...
Secondly, It's a sealed bitumen road from Perth all the way to Bremer. Quickest trip is ~490km:
- Albany Hwy;
- Left/east at Woodanilling turn off (Robinson Rd) about 24km south of Arthur River;
- Katanning;
- Gnowangerup;
- Borden;
- Boxwood Hill;
- Bremer.
The Borden road was resurfaced a while ago. No problem there, and quite a nice part of the bush.
Unfortunately, work is keeping me in town so I won't be heading down to visit the outlaws - maybe a blessing in disguise! ;-)
Enjoy the trip - looks like great weather for a ride.
Cheers, Rob.
PS. Fill up at the BP which is on the right as you enter the town - not the general store (you'll save squids).
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Trying to work out why Google tries to send me through Albany to get to Bremer Bay?
That is why most riders don't rely on googlemaps to plan their rides! :think1
It is much more accurate to use the mapping software that comes with most GPS units, although with them all being Euro or USA there will always be little "glitches " :|||| :||||
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Wishing you all a safe trip sorry can't be on this one :||||
Ray I'm going to be watching your trip closely as to see if you go to Caiguna again for a turn around :rockon
Remember pictures please
The Turtle
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Wishing you all a safe trip sorry can't be on this one :||||
Bugger, never mind there is always Ballarat in March.
Ray I'm going to be watching your trip closely as to see if you go to Caiguna again for a turn around :rockon
Not Caiguna this time, but.....................
Remember pictures please
Will I have time?
The Turtle
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What's your spot link ray ?
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Here Ya go ,
https://spotwalla.com/tripViewer.php?id=826c5264499467f35 (https://spotwalla.com/tripViewer.php?id=826c5264499467f35)
Should start showing stuff from about midday today
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:|||| :|||| :|||| :|||| Sorry guys, last minute cockup by my bank and I can't go. Very nice E-Mail has been sent! :CB-- :CB-- :CB-- :CB--
I have no access to my bank account other than here in a branch in Perth and do not want to risk another 'roo strike or worse and not be able to get home again.
If someone wants the flag PM me and I will see about getting it to you.
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I am leaving Gosnells at 4.30 to fuel and docket then meeting yorkie at Brookton 6 am. then south etc thru borden to bremer. this gives yorkie minimum of 500 each way about 550 for me. Anybody welcome
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May catch up around around Borden or see you down at Bremer.
And Cheers Big Ted for the welcome and info. Will remember the BP.
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:|||| :|||| :|||| :|||| Sorry guys, last minute cockup by my bank and I can't go. Very nice E-Mail has been sent! :CB-- :CB-- :CB-- :CB--
I have no access to my bank account other than here in a branch in Perth and do not want to risk another 'roo strike or worse and not be able to get home again.
If someone wants the flag PM me and I will see about getting it to you.
Damn dem Banks !!!!! ... it's a conspiracy !! oh .. that's another thread ... :hijacked
Hope things sort out for you Ray. Will see you on another run..
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Bike is parked in the drive way ready to go
will probably catch you guys up somewhere along the way (Yorkie / Wombat)
Should here me comming No baffles in the Staintunes Yeah Baby !
Leaving Northam 4.30 ish
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Gavo, you should be with me, leaving York at 5 after getting start docket from Bendigo bank ATM.
Bill and I are meeting at Stumpys garage in Brookton.
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Sorry you cant come along Turtle. I have the banner so see you on the road somewhere Wot thuh
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Never done this before but in a perfect world this should be my spotwalla link...
https://spotwalla.com/tripViewer.php?id=82f3526a82594dd0d
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Met up with Pezzz and Wombat at Brookton 6am, Gavo went through but didn't stop.
Had a great ride despite the drizzle down south, will post pics tomorrow.
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Had a great day... 1st FarRide complete. Great company both on the road and off. Even managed to snap a shot of the STeed in front of the Big Ram in Wagin... Will post tomorrow or when not so tired... Thanks again all...
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Glad you all had a good & safe ride
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Well Well Well I havent seen a rider do an irish Jig before but when Pezzz hit the 1000km milestone at the junction of Millars road and Albany Hwy at 110kph it was a site to behold. Well done :runyay :runyay
Great ride with good company and very nice food :EatCake
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Hahaha... Was a great feeling. Even snapped a selfie when I hit the 1000 km... Phone was out of service range so couldn't call home.. Selfie and a little dance was next best thing....
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Well done Pezz you have now got the long distance bug :beer
Turtle
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Well done Pezz!
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Awesome work Pezz :clap, congratulations :hatwave
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Yeah... Washed the bike this morning and wanted to go for a ride again but have family commitments today... Thanks to all for congrats..
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