Hi to all you East North Far Road riders.
Things have been too quiet here of recent weeks.
Let's make Kwaka's job easier by posting up possible ride destinations for 2023.
Do you want to return to old stomping grounds or do you want some fresh locations that are worth a try.
2023 is only 32 days away!!
Goodonya for keeping this alive.
Theodore was proposed at one stage and then dismissed. Emerald is another inland jewel. (see what I did there? ;D ) Mt Morgan has a lot going for it.
Quote from: Biggles on Nov 30, 2022, 12:14 AMMt Morgan has a lot going for it.
Sure does. That road is magnificent, especially going up. It's short but very sweet, and I'd love to ride it again on the 900.
We live on a reasonably sized continent ..
with many places and towns yet too be visited . .. yes , I agree with Phillip .
Maybe this the perfect time to introduce other destinations into the mix , keeping nearby fuel and accommodation in mind .
Oh , forgot current flooding on East Coast .
Figure in a year .. it will be drought , Again ..
Maybe a future ride or two in those flood affected regions could be considered .
Stay safe all .
Cheers Roy
On 2023 ..
I'm not over smart ..
Please let the the ride registrations be super simple .
K.I.S.S ...
KEEP IT SIMPLE STUPID ... that my IT ability and understanding ..
Please
Ok guys and girls we are distance riders so let's start thinking about using the same principle of seeing this great land and supporting some of the areas hurting a little bit in these tough times. Let's look at places like Mt Isa, Longreach, Barcaldine is a nice little town, Winton, Hughenden has a number of entrances from all direction, and a lot of other places similar.
They all have a few challenges getting there but half the fun is the ride after all. Let's get this planning done so we can get back to doing what Davo started us all on the path of. These small towns have great history so I am sure we all know somebody close to one of these types of towns to get something sorted and recommendations.
I am keen for Hughenden. Also keen to do it when things are a little cooler. What about May 13. Is this what we need to do pick something and make it happen or do we suggest it and some else says yeah that will work and sticks it in the calendar. I'm not sure how this bit happens but I am keen to do a ride to eat.
Happy to anchor a Eungella one some time.
Hey Hop. I organised the first Eungella FR with Thommo so I'd be up for another ride as it is literally just up the road from where I grew up in the valley.
Can I possibly suggest Richmond instead of Hughenden as I think it's a better range of accommodation with the new Midway servo having extra rooms and cleaner fuel because of the traffic flow. Just had problems with Hughenden before that's all.
Yes happy with Richmond. Funny I have never been there cause I have always joined that highway either to the east heading east or the west heading west. Never gone Townsville to Mt Isa. So what about the date and how do we get it on the calendar?
A few other options that could be nice is Biloela, Rubyvale and Byfield.
Happy to go those places too. Happy to do them all. Let lock one in and get started.
Last time I went Biolela had a reasonable caravan park with numerous cabins numerous motels and hotels and has plenty of roads leading into it from all directions and we have had an STOwners meet there before.
Let's make it BILO boys and girls and we need to look at a reasonable time frame so who's got a date?
Bilo's a scant 187kms from me at Mount Perry, happy to do a big square to get there though.
As to date, I'm retired so every day's a chooseday.
Quote from: Tackleberry on Feb 23, 2023, 11:58 AMLet's make it BILO boys and girls and we need to look at a reasonable time frame so who's got a date?
1st April. Plenty of people reckon we're fools to do what we do!
Eungella was a great event and has always been my favourite among many.
Got to love those mid bend grids on a wet morning.
I would love to be on the first North East ride in the new world. The first 3 weekends in April are out for me because I am off to tour NZ South Island a trip I booked for 2020. Other than that I wil do all I can to make it work.
Unfortunately I have a function on the 1st April myself so I'd be out that weekend.
If we went for the 30th April (Sunday) it is a long weekend and give people the chance to use the days either side. Just a suggestion.
Let's face it- every weekend will have something on for somebody. For the very reason the 30th is a long weekend, I'm already booked then. But it's a majority rules thing, so I'll accept the verdict.
Agree Biggles there will always be something on for someone no matter what weekend we look at and we will never be able to get everybody there.
I think we need to move ahead and book something otherwise it will be next weekend and nobody attending.
We need a bit more activity in here to keep this going forward, other wise it may just be you and I meeting up somewhere. 😂
Quote from: Tackleberry on Mar 17, 2023, 07:50 AMWe need a bit more activity in here to keep this going forward, other wise it may just be you and I meeting up somewhere. 😂
I could bring a friend! ;D
Bring as many friends as you like Biggles, just means more bikes to look at it. 😂
Are we any closer to a date and place yet?
Doesn't look like too many participants yet Ox so I am thinking I might just nominate a date and see what response we get. Give me until Friday and if we don't have any more input I think I'll throw a dart at the board and make a post.
I intend on nominating a small town out of the way to get people riding in the middle of nowhere and and around the middle to late May to allow people time to plan.
I think there's a bit of a horse before the cart thing here Tack.
To plagiarise a great movie
" if you post it, they will come"
I certainly plan to.
Yep, you lead and we'll follow, if possible.
May I suggest the 15th April.
The first weekend we in NSW are still in daylight saving time and beside trying to workout what time to get the fuel docket the clocks have to be changed on Sunday.
Now I don't know about others she who must be obeyed in this house is digitally disadvantaged so when she wakes up on Sunday morning the house clocks will show one time and her iPhone and Iwatch will show another time so as she spends Sunday in two time zones she will be darkly muttering words that include matches,petrol tank,motorbike.
The next weekend is Easter which is out and Anzac Day is on Tuesday 25th and it wouldn't surprise me for the powers that be in NSW to make it a long weekend so they can impose a double demerit weekend and the 29th is too far away.
Forgot to mention that daylight saving finishes on Sunday morning 2nd so Friday and Saturday are in daylight saving time and Sunday morning clocks go back an hour
Biloela was the town suggested, Tack. Still possible? My vote is for 22nd April, but will "go with the flow".
Get it in the calendar ;-)
OK boys and girls I am going to suggest the ride location be in Alpha, CQ on the weekend of the 20th May 2023.
I know this is a little later than discussed however there are a few reasons to allow for some extra riders to attend, getting around rosters for me, and allowing for time to plan rides. The distance is 1000km from Brisbane and I am a big one for remote locations and supporting the remote areas.
I would also encourage a game on the way to include as many of the alphabet letters you can muster in the 48hr period from the day before, to the day after to allow for return riders.
Comments for planning.. and go.
Nice work Tackleberry.
Just planned a leisurely 1000km a day 3 day long weekend with 24 'Alphabet letters" along the way.
Sounds interesting. I might give the Alphabet town signs a miss, since I'd be on something of a mission, rather than leisurely. Are we working on an arrival time window?
Biggles no dramas if you don't follow the alphabet it was only a suggestion for anybody interested to make it a little different and see some outside townships.
I will have to double check with the moderators about the requirements for an authorised ride.
Quote from: Tackleberry on Mar 25, 2023, 12:42 PMI will have to double check with the moderators about the requirements for an authorised ride.
This is the thing that bothers me about our present "Post A Ride And They Will Come" way of doing things. I like some structure, authority if you like. I guess something will evolve- unlike the One Man Band thing that was FarRiders- more like IBA Oz which has a Committee planning events. I'm sure if Kwaka had the time, he'd get that going, just like he's got together some folk to monitor the Forum.
I agree with Biggles,a group of people setting up the locations to ride to. May be one for each state and the locations posted into the calander.I liked the Farrider set up, you looked at the rides and locations coming up and planned for the ride you could attend.
Cheers David G
Guys I have contacted Kwaka to formalise the ride, this is not intended as a just turn up event. As I have said there were a few people fluffing around, I just wanted a direction for everybody to head towards before we formalise the event, for planning purposes.
I dont believe we have an appointed co-ordinatior for the North East yet, and NO I have other things on. Hopefully if somebody is interested in this role we can push that for Kwaka rather than leaving it on his shoulders, lets step forward and get on the front foot to make the riding community proactive.
I was actually involved in organising a couple of the rides for FarRiders, including the original Eungella ride with Thommo, so just trying to get the ball rolling.
Don't take this as having a go at anybody I am just trying to explain my motivation behind the push. Finally an empty nester and probably gonna start riding a little more again so keen to get out to meet some fellow riders, and pillions too.
Tackleberry,
I have taken the liberty of putting Alpha in the Ride Calendar, which is different to what you have asked Kwacka to do (I think). If you can provide some details, I can finish the job while we are waiting for the ride details to be published.
Cheers
Taff
What other details do you need buddy?
Just your preferred check in time (I have put 11:30 to 12:00 to start with). And the meet point location and whether you want to use something like Ridemaster for registrations?
Cheers
Taff
Taffey if ridemaster is the accepted standard then let's go with that, and I am trying to contact somebody locally to give me a reference for a decent feed, unless somebody here can give a recommendation.
Check in time you have allocated is fine with me as it allows people to order lunch and move if they aren't staying the night at accommodation locally.
https://farroad.au/forum/index.php/topic,387.new.html#new
More details are going to be posted here as they come to light.
Great to see rides going ahead! Hopefully I'm East coast based again one day and can join in. Or just take a longer holiday!
That said, the Southern Cross Distance Riders have a pretty solid base, so hopefully we'll see some Eastern Staters at their rides too.
Quote from: Rusjel on Mar 28, 2023, 09:52 PMGreat to see rides going ahead! Hopefully I'm East coast based again one day and can join in. Or just take a longer holiday!
That said, the Southern Cross Distance Riders have a pretty solid base, so hopefully we'll see some Eastern Staters at their rides too.
There is always Moulamein on May 6th :D
Just in time for those riders to come to Alpha then. Sweet timing. 😂
Quote from: Rusjel on Mar 28, 2023, 09:52 PMGreat to see rides going ahead! Hopefully I'm East coast based again one day and can join in. Or just take a longer holiday!
Since when was he coast you lived on ever a determination in a ride destination for you Padre? Would have thought it more of a challenge than a problem. 🤔
As potentially the closest member to Alpha, there is not too much there. The Alpha gateway service station will be the best place to meet (and refuel the bike, yourself and your gun if needed ;D ). The pub might be worth a shot for a feed as well but should be given a heads up on the expected numbers.
Tevvy thanks for the response mate.
I have already been in contact with Rav at the pub today again and made arrangements buddy. If you look at my post above (#40) there is a link with the details of the meet.
Just encouraging people to get away from the normal ride by picking the location where people probably wouldn't normally go and encourage a few different approaches to see CWQ.
I am good to go at this stage.
cheers
HarryR
Im missing something Im sure.
Is there a colander or a thread with dates to go straight to for ride date/ location info?
Stupid I know but guys Ill drop into discussions about rides but a place to go look at next rides would be a great thing.
You know the big list sort of thing.
Cheers
I'm with you Gateman.
Since Farriders gave up the ghost, I've been hanging out to go for a decent ride somewhere. The ride to Border Village doesn't excite me much. Too much highway riding.
I'm keen to know who is in charge of this show, so we can get out there!
The Admin is snowed under with work. There are Mods looking after the shop. A Calendar may be forthcoming, but for now- it's just a matter of suggesting rides and dates. Tackleberry put up Alpha for the EN#1 and I've proposed Theodore for EN#2 on July 22nd. ES#1 was to Moulamein. You go to whatever you can. Just no chance for long range planning unless people propose rides. Traditionally there were 4 per year on the east, AFAIR. Maybe someone down south will propose ES#2 for September. All very ad hoc, and I'm not any kind of Admin, but where there's a need and a vacuum, someone steps in. Even the Facebook "Get Together Rides" (https://www.facebook.com/groups/1489424258204279) is pretty quiet in terms of proposed rides, and it's about the only Oz alternative apart from IBA which currently only offers one per year.
Thanks for your response Biggles. I liked the sound of the ride to Theodore. Coming from the Mornington Peninsula, we need to plan rides well ahead to be able to get to places in Queensland, etc.
So, what do we do now?
Quote from: Rotten on Jun 16, 2023, 07:53 AMThanks for your response Biggles. I liked the sound of the ride to Theodore. Coming from the Mornington Peninsula, we need to plan rides well ahead to be able to get to places in Queensland, etc.
So, what do we do now?
Hold on, keep checking in. One of the Mods will put it up on Rally Master well before the date.
With one other, at most two, riders expressing interest in the Theodore ride, I'm going to let it pass. We all have other things we can do on the 22nd, I know I do, so let's wait for better temperatures and a bit more interest. If there is ever to be much interest in "Far Road" posting in general. :'(
Yeah Biggles, I'm hearing you and I'm guilty as charged. But I'm afraid the truth is that the death of FarRiders really knocked the wind out of my sails. I'm pretty sure (though not certain) that the GTR will be for sale in the not too distant future. It'll break my heart, but it needs to be ridden.
Quote from: Biggles on Jun 16, 2023, 03:34 AMThe Admin is snowed under with work. There are Mods looking after the shop. A Calendar may be forthcoming, but for now- it's just a matter of suggesting rides and dates. Tackleberry put up Alpha for the EN#1 and I've proposed Theodore for EN#2 on July 22nd. ES#1 was to Moulamein. You go to whatever you can. Just no chance for long range planning unless people propose rides. Traditionally there were 4 per year on the east, AFAIR. Maybe someone down south will propose ES#2 for September. All very ad hoc, and I'm not any kind of Admin, but where there's a need and a vacuum, someone steps in. Even the Facebook "Get Together Rides" (https://www.facebook.com/groups/1489424258204279) is pretty quiet in terms of proposed rides, and it's about the only Oz alternative apart from IBA which currently only offers one per year.
There is always the memorial ride to Wilmington SA on the second weekend in September. That's my plan for September.