Rideadv is doing the High Country May 2nd, 3rd and 4th

[GregMember]

I believe there is still accommodation at all the locations Usi. Bloody cold down there in May to gutter it, although I admire / respect your style :laugh:

TB

[Shane CosgroveMember]

Hey TB you can put me down for this one as well, its time to get back on the big girl, not been on it since the last ride. New KTM is addictive 👿

Still sporting bald knobbies and a broken indicator from the last run but will be ready to roll with a bit of TLC Might even try your recommended tire combo this time around maybe.

Skyrider will also be attending on the panzer (aka GS) so stick his name down as well

[GregMember]

MrSquiggle wrote:

Hey TB you can put me down for this one as well, its time to get back on the big girl, not been on it since the last ride. New KTM is addictive 👿

Still sporting bald knobbies and a broken indicator from the last run but will be ready to roll with a bit of TLC Might even try your recommended tire combo this time around maybe.

Skyrider will also be attending on the panzer (aka GS) so stick his name down as well

Done mate, give me a ring tomorrow regarding the tyres as I maybe able to help you with something

TB

[GregMember]

Some pictures for those going or those thinking of going

JTB its not a ride report

PTW super sweep and an awesome wingman

Up above Thredbo

Thumbs up across the Murray

Track somewhere

Pete at the trig on Pinnibar (note Pinnibar is no longer in the route)

Resting Teneres in the wet at Pinnibar

Davies Plain track was an option but it closes the day before we go thru

Track closurses because of the bushfires was a problem

A famous lane we use on Day 1

Dargo High Plain Road, Day 2 for some on the ride

Gezz from YMA and Steve the Wolfman Smith at the Blug Rag Trig

RideADV is everywhere

Tenere at the Snowy River

Snowy River on the Barry Way

See you on the ride

Thanks to Pete for his help on the prerun, couldn’t do it without the help, advice and voice of reason from time to time :whistle: :laugh:

TB

[Shane CosgroveMember]

TrailBoss wrote:

MrSquiggle wrote:

Hey TB you can put me down for this one as well, its time to get back on the big girl, not been on it since the last ride. New KTM is addictive 👿

Still sporting bald knobbies and a broken indicator from the last run but will be ready to roll with a bit of TLC Might even try your recommended tire combo this time around maybe.

Skyrider will also be attending on the panzer (aka GS) so stick his name down as well

Done mate, give me a ring tomorrow regarding the tyres as I maybe able to help you with something

TB

No worries mate will do.

[jim cadyMember]

Looks like it is shaping up to be an awesome long weekend ride TB :woohoo:for those lucky enough to be going.

But please no more pictures its killing me :laugh: :laugh:

James

[peteMember]

Hi all

First post around here but i am hoping that all going to plan i should be on this ride.

Been out of action since I busted my ACL and had knee surgery a while back.

Been working like crazy on my physio/cycling to build my strength back up and have just been to see the surgeon and he has given me the go ahead to ride, from the 6 month since surgery mark which lines up almost to the day with this ride

Sold all my bikes just prior to the surgery but have just picked up a new to me 2012 KTM 500exc which I am in the process of setting up as a lightweight ADV bike.

Looking forward to seeing the high country again. Been down there lots on road bikes but only once on a dirt bike which happens to be the ride that Alan posted up the link for earlier in the thread.

Look forward to seeing you all there

[steve mcdonaldMember]

This looks like a ride not to be missed, leave confirmed, will chase accommodation tomorrow. Email, ring etc to confirm spot. May trailer down, any talk on where car can be left

cowboy

[Alan RootsMember]

peteandheidi wrote:

Hi all

First post around here but i am hoping that all going to plan i should be on this ride.

Been out of action since I busted my ACL and had knee surgery a while back.

Been working like crazy on my physio/cycling to build my strength back up and have just been to see the surgeon and he has given me the go ahead to ride, from the 6 month since surgery mark which lines up almost to the day with this ride

Sold all my bikes just prior to the surgery but have just picked up a new to me 2012 KTM 500exc which I am in the process of setting up as a lightweight ADV bike.

Looking forward to seeing the high country again. Been down there lots on road bikes but only once on a dirt bike which happens to be the ride that Alan posted up the link for earlier in the thread.

Look forward to seeing you all there

It will be good to catch up with you Pete , I’ll ride with you if you like , I know you and I can find a comfortable pace for us , be good to see what you have done to the 500 to Advize it too .
You gunna camp or pub it ? I’ll have a spare bed at Jindabyne in my room if you want it ( Thursday night ).

Cheers
Alan

[peteMember]

Hi Alan

Planning on pubbing it at this stage. Wanna keep the weight off the bike to make any potential technical riding easier on my knee.

A bed in your room at Jindabyne would be great.

Only just got the bike and havn’t really had a chance to even lay a finger on it since putting it in the garage.

Its stock ATM with a B&B bash plate.

So far i have ordered a 20l Acerbis and a rack/luggage system, rad guards and case covers.

Tank and luggage is as shown on this bike.
http://harcus.smugmug.com/Other/Mini-Rack-KTM/i-2sXWcPb/0/M/IMG_7945-M.jpg

Better shot of the rack here
http://harcus.smugmug.com/Other/Mini-Rack-KTM/i-97qmx33/0/M/PB060011-M.jpg

Would be great to ride with you. Be a relaxed pace though whilst building confidence in knee. Probably be my first proper ride on it.

[Alan RootsMember]

Bed in Jindy is yours Pete , That rack looks good .

I’ll ride with you , won’t matter about your speed I am sure it will build over the 3 days , I am an old relatively unfit Bastard so I need to stop often to recover anyway , especially after anything technical or really rough and as TB will tell everyone at the rider briefing , it’s not a race .

But I do like to be the first in the bar at the end of the day .

Keep us updated with the bike build .
Cheers
Alan

[Glenn ShawMember]

Oldfatbeerman wrote:

But I do like to be the first in the bar at the end of the day .
Cheers
Alan

ain’t that the truth :laugh: :laugh: :laugh:

[GregMember]

See the riders list to date. If yoy are thinking about going get your name down and sort your accommodation. I know its been said before but this will be the best ride to date. (They do get better and better but )

Riders Name

Ron Sant
Wigster 
Matt Sheffield 
Usi
Mr Squiggle 
Skyrider
Ross Moffitt
Ross friendl
D Rally
Tony
Allmec
Jeffro
OFBM
Andrew Hollis
David Upton
Peter Payne
Shaun goldsmith 
Stephen Gall
Dave Wilson 
Mick Johnson
John Edwards 
Jarri Tanninen 
Anthony McCann
Arron Crombie
Jeremy Law
Stu McDonald
peter mcloughlin
Peter Van Linden
Stephen McDonald
Craig Corliss
Chris Kirk
Richard
Richard mate
Boulder (Pencil)
Boulder + (Pencil)

Crew

TB
Crash
Moose
Lefty
Fuchy
Chicken (Car Driver)
Big Pete (Car Driver)

Huge thanks to Strucky working on the logistics etc before the pre run and during the pre run.

TB

[Geoff ForshawMember]

Its looking the goods there TB :woohoo: Cant wait!! This is definitely going to be a cracker..

Cheers, Lefty

[Dave WigginMember]

I was at the Cold Flame rally last week end. The Barry Way was in great nick. It had been wet so no dust but good traction. Great fun. Went up and down it a few times (ran out of beer).

I cannot wait for this ride. One of the best locations on God’s own earth.

Wigster

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