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South and West meet up 2017.

Discussion in 'Rides and Events - Clubs and Groups' started by Murdo, Oct 6, 2016.

  1. Murdo

    Murdo The Good Doctor Staff Member Contributing Member Ride and Events Crew

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    Having a look at the map for a meet up and beer with the South Aus and Victorian members. Narrandra in Southern NSW looks to be close to a central meeting point. This gives Victorians approx 475Km from Melbourne, 620Km from Sydney, 750Km from Tamworth and sorry SA you've got the longest ride at 820Km.
    I am thinking that we could do this as a full week ride as I would need to stop overnight to ride that far (age and arthritis are a bitch) so maybe meeting up on the Wednesday. If we do this around end of April to early May 2017 the weather should be reasonably kind to us. I realize that this is a fairly big commitment for some (me included) and that you may need to take holiday leave, but what do you think? Any other suggestions?
     
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    this old codger would do it but earlier than may?
     
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    Murdo The Good Doctor Staff Member Contributing Member Ride and Events Crew

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    Linkin The Mechanic Premium Member Contributing Member Dirty Wheel Club

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    I am in if it goes ahead.
     
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    I cant do anything mid week
     
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    Bit far for me atm sorry, plus i'm limited to 100km/h on my LAM's bike
    Think i would need to have my seat recushioned too.
    I would consider an SA/Vic meet up though, about half way is Mt Gambier SA
    Melbourne to Mt Gambier is 423km's, Adelaide to Mt Gambier is 433km's
    ( sorry to the NSW crew, Tamworth to Mt Gambier is 1433km's )


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    if it goes ahead i would go.
     
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    Hard for me to do this one mid-week as well.... Nabiac may be a goer though....
     
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    I'm keen!
     
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    I'm in whatever the group decides to do, but I guess most would find it hard to do a week long trip. I think Narrandera is a good spot for VIC and NSW members to meet. You've also got Wagga Wagga, Tumut & Canberra not too far away. Someone suggested the VIC/SA folks have there our trip which might work if Stu (@joker) wants to get involved.

    Otherwise, it looks like Murdo, Linkin, Risky and myself are all starters for the Narrandera trip...we just need to confirm when exactly.
     
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    Good call... let me know what's going on because I can imagine a few club members would be keen for a trip. Starting to build a good base of 250 riders down here.
     
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    Murdo The Good Doctor Staff Member Contributing Member Ride and Events Crew

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    The week long idea was because of the long distances needed for most to get to a reasonably central spot. If your keen to do it on a weekend I would be happy to leave mid week to get to Narrandra for a weekend get together.
    If the Vic and SA want to meet at Mt Gambier, then go for it. Us Northerners have a meet with the Queenslanders twice a year and I think it would be good to meet up with the southerners at least once a year.
    Still open for any further suggestions.
     
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    I'm with you Murdo. Happy to do over a weekend and those of us who can spare more time can get there earlier and/or leave later. The Tamworth crew are closer to QLD than to VIC so going any further South than Griffiith or Narrandera does make for a very long time in the saddle. I don't think it's fare for Murdo to organise us VIC/SA folks so Stu (@joker) maybe one of your club250 rides can be to Mt Gambier or similar and post the dates on here for any VIC/SA 2fiftycc forum members who want to join in? Just a suggestion Stu, so no pressure mate.

    @GreyImport any thoughts about the next QLD/NSW ride?
     
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    jeez, if that eventuated i would be interested.
     
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