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

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  • #254773

    Greg
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    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

    #254774

    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

    #254777

    Greg
    Member
    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

    #254775

    Greg
    Member

    Some pictures for those going or those thinking of going

    JTB its not a ride report ;)

    PTW super sweep and an awesome wingman

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    Up above Thredbo

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    Thumbs up across the Murray

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    Track somewhere

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

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    Resting Teneres in the wet at Pinnibar

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

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    Track closurses because of the bushfires was a problem

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    A famous lane we use on Day 1

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

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

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    RideADV is everywhere

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    Tenere at the Snowy River

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    Snowy River on the Barry Way

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    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

    #254781
    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.

    #254783

    jim cady
    Member

    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

    #254357

    pete
    Member

    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 :D

    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

    #254358

    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

    #254807

    Alan Roots
    Member
    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 :D

    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

    #254813

    pete
    Member

    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.
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    Better shot of the rack here
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    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.

    #254822

    Alan Roots
    Member

    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

    #254972

    Glenn Shaw
    Member
    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: :P

    #254586

    Greg
    Member

    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

    #254979

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

    Cheers, Lefty ;)

    #254359

    Dave Wiggin
    Member

    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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