2016 Australian Rally ?

[oz.fj]

      We need some feedback about the most suitable weekend, NOT THE VENUE.

So do we have a venue ?

[oldktmdude]

     We need some feedback about the most suitable weekend, NOT THE VENUE.

So do we have a venue ?

We have, if the date can be changed. The weekend that has been nominated is the Labour Day long weekend in Victoria so most of the available venues are booked out.
This is the preferred venue at this point.
    http://www.johnbrightmotorinn.com.au
  The Rally Ride has already been chosen as has the Ride lunch venue.
My apologies for keeping you all in the dark but until another date can be agreed upon this is all still up in the air.
                                                                                                                                                                   Regards, Pete.

[roverfj1200]

I feel due to other events and the fact that the 12th is a revenue weekend we make it the 19th.

Bright has so many options for accommodation and venues it's a must do motorcycle rally town.

So that said just call it Pete and we can all lock it in now and arrange leave. Us northern riders are going to need to get our plants lined up and so on. Not to mention book our accommodation.

Going once
Going twice

The 19th it is...............................................Kookaloo..

[Urban_Legend]

The 19th works for me......I have put it in the calendar.

Mark

[oldktmdude]

The 19th works for me......I have put it in the calendar.

Mark

Good on you Mark. That's what we need;  somebody who's willing to commit.  See you there.
                                                                                                                                                      regards, Pete.

[ribbert]

The 19th works for me......I have put it in the calendar.

Mark

Good on you Mark. That's what we need;  somebody who's willing to commit.  See you there.
                                                                                                                                                      regards, Pete.

Excellent!, OK, we have a rally! It can only get bigger and better from here on in.

The weekend after is much better than the weekend before. The roads will be much quieter. The weather at that time of the year is about as good as it gets for riding, crisp mornings and daytime temps in the mid 20's, plenty of sunshine and the sort of blue sky you only get at altitude in the country, spectacular. Then there's the roads....... Don't worry if your tyres have no tread in the middle, you won't be needing it 

The rally ride is a cracker, as is the lunch venue and Bright is a beautiful spot right on the doorstep of Alpine country, non riding attendees (better halves) will love it. It even has it's own brewery, the drop below is my favourite.

Can't wait.



Noel

[Arnie]

I'm in.  19th works fine for me too.

Noel, fitting choice of refreshment :-)

Arnie

[ribbert]

Noel, fitting choice of refreshment :-)

Arnie

Haha, glad someone got it, I don't even drink beer.

Noel

[Pat Conlon]

Hey guys, at Doug's request I moved several posts on the 2016 Australian Rally over to here:

http://www.fjowners.com/index.php?topic=14501.0

So if you want the latest information on this momentous National Rally go to the above link^^
Also to further clarify, the rally will be held here: http://snowlinehotel.com.au/wordpress2/

Cheers

[NotSo]

Pick me, pick me ...  ... I have my new panniers  and tank bag now and a little work to be done on the bike and I will be all ready.

Looking forward to it so much.   

[Arnie]

Sorry to announce a drop out for the Rally.
My wife has decided that she doesn't want to go.  I could repeat her stated reasons, but why?  Result is the same.
Anyhow,
I have a self-contained cabin booked at the caravan park next door to the Snowline Hotel at Harrietville.
Is anyone looking for accomodation that would like to share the space and the cost?

*Note: I have been told I snore, bring earplugs.
Cost is $110/night for the cabin, so 1/2 that ($55/night) would be your share.
I would prefer a young, pretty, sexually adventurous, female. (but I'll consider others  )
PM me if interested.

Arnie

[Arnie]

              SATURDAY RIDE ROUTES

You'll have a choice of 2 group ride routes on Saturday.
Both routes will travel in an Anti-Clockwise direction starting and ending at Harrietville
Both routes will have us all together for the obligatory group picture at Hotham Heights
and for lunch at the Blue Duck Inn at Anglers Rest (shown as 2855 Omeo Hwy) on maps

Those wanting a Shorter ride will turn off at Bogong High Plains Road (shown as Big Red)
and travel through both Falls Creek and Mt. Beauty ski resort areas.  You'll rejoin the B500
Great Alpine Rd at Germantown returning to Harrietville.   235km and 4hr.35min Google time

            https://goo.gl/maps/aaGz663XBcn


The Longer Ride will not turn off at Big Red, but continue North through Mitta Mitta and up to
Tangambalanga before turning back South through Dederang, Kancoona, and re-joining the
B500 Great Alpine Road at Ovens and returning to Harrietville.   370kms  5hrs 48min Google time

            https://goo.gl/maps/WZ6wAmruoHP2

From my investigations, fuel should be available at Harrietville, Omeo, Mitta Mitta, Tallangatta (near Tangambalanga), Falls Creek, Mt. Beauty, and Bright.  I would expect that only those doing the long ride
will need to fuel during the ride, and Omeo is suggested.

Both rides have very few straight sections.  Zoom in on the route and see how squiggly the line gets :-)

See Youse all next Friday

Arnie (acting map detailer for Pete)