[GregMember]

singletrackmind wrote:

I have a Spot2 and have left it on that many times that I nicknamed it Blinky.
There is a far superior product on the market now available through SAR Dynamics. It triggers Australian search and rescue rather than a US relay and includes a strobe which makes it much easier to find you. Upfront cost and no ongoing subscription. It has a four year battery installed and is distributed by a guy who hangs out of choppers for a living rescuing people.

STM

More info Stuntman on the SAR device please?

TB

[GregMember]

Oldfatbeerman wrote:

Good for peace of mind , Check the battery life . Some of them chew through batteries and end up costing an arm and a leg to keep the Batteries up to them . They specify Lithium Batteries only and in the regional areas they cost you about $20 a set . Expensive when they can be flat every second day and you are doing a several week ride .

I have only used the original spot myself , helps my wife feel secure when I am away by knowing where I am even when there is no Mobile service to talk to her .

Buggered if I know what spot with lithums will use batteries every few days Al, I have used a one, two and connect and the batteries last. If you use servo batteries they can eat them :ohmy: those no name shit ones
Every ready lithium batteries yes $16 for 4 my spot connect takes two and works on tracking and messages for two weeks straight. Then left in in bedroom blinked for over 3 weeks before light blinked red
Connect allows you to send short customs texts as well as standard spot features

TB

[GregMember]

toes wrote:

Bugger wifes bday weekend.

Do the birthday the weekend before Toes

TB

[GregMember]

The RideADV 2 Day Dividing Ride, Mid Coast NSW. This ride starts and finishes in Gloucester NSW with two routes planned for each day being a “standard” (suitable for larger bikes and those riders wanting spectacular but with a less technical feel) and a “special” (suitable for riders on smaller bore bikes or competent riders on larger bore bikes and those wanting a little more spice on the ride… you can change each day if you wish, just to make it interesting). Both routes will have sweep crew and vehicle support. Note, a minimum 250km fuel range is required on this ride.

Accommodation on the ride is Pub, Motel or camping. Hey! It’s your ride… your adventure
Further Details as below

Ride ADV 2-DAY Dividing Ride, Mid Coast NSW NAV ride – 2015, 9th and 10th of May. The cost is $75.00 per day per person. (That’s only $150 for two days of spectacular ADV riding at its best) This ride is a GPS Navigation ride and includes all tracks and routes loaded for each day. The ride is supported by sweeps and support vehicles.
Friday night 8th of May

Please be at registration and map loading no later than 7pm in Gloucester on Friday 8th of May. Map loading and registration is at the Roundabout Inn 28 Church Street, Gloucester NSW 2422. (02) 6558 1816 . If you are going to be late, please let TB know on 0499 089715

The Roundabout Inn has accommodation including a combination of rooms with doubles, twins and queen beds. All the rooms have reverse cycle air conditioning, ceiling fans, and fridges. There is a fully licensed bar and bistro on premises.

GPS loading* will start at 5pm and riders briefing is planned for at 8.00pm. All riders are required to attend the rider briefing or you will not be able to start the ride. This is regardless of whether you are using your own GPS or riding with a mate and following his tyre tracks.

For those that wish to camp or get a cabin try the Gloucester Holiday Park Denison Street, Gloucester, Tel: 02 65581720. The Holiday Park is only a 2min walk to the Roundabout Hotel where we will be doing the map loading and departure the following morning.

Day 1 Saturday 9th May Total distance about 450kms

7.30am leave, Gloucester to Walcha. Maximum required fuel distance is 250kms. Sign out is at the RideADV Flags in the carpark out the back of the car park of the Roundabout Hotel (Please do not depart before this time). Sign in is at Walcha Motel. You must sign out and back in after each days riding. Please sign in before you head to your accommodation.

There are two routes being a Standard and a Special..

Overnight accommodation is at the Walcha Motel, 31W Fitzroy Street Walcha NSW 2354 Phone: (02) 6777 2599 The Walcha Motel is a motorcycle friendly motel, the owner Andy is a keen adventure rider. There is a licenced restaurant for all meals and off street security parking. They will organise a table in the dining area for GPS loading.
Extra accommodation can be found at the Commercial Hotel 02 6772667 or the New England Hotel 02 67772532
If you wish to camp, camping is at Walcha Caravan Park. http://www.walchacaravanpark.com.au

GPS loading* Will start after you check in, we will take your GPS to load and you can pick them up at the riders briefing at 7pm at the Motel. All riders are required to attend the Riders Briefing.

There are two service stations they are open 7.00am to 7.00pm daily. Please fuel up when you arrive or before departure on Saturday.

Day 2 Sunday10th May Total distance about 340kms

7.30am leave, to Gloucester. Sign out under the RideADV flags in front of the Walcha Motel (Please do not depart before this time). Sign in is at the car park of the Roundabout Hotel Gloucester. You are required to sign in before you head home.

There are two routes being a Standard and a Special with final details to be released after the prerun.

For any further details or to obtain an entry form please email info@rideadv.com.au as numbers will be limited. this ride will be limited and you will need to get your name on the list.

[GregMember]

Boony wrote:

riderx wrote:

put me down please

Your ugly and you smell

For once you have done a funny Boony :laugh: :laugh: :laugh: :laugh:

riderx wrote:

put me down please

You cant ride and no one likes you

TB

[GregMember]

Ride safe Eaga

TB

[GregMember]

Great work Boze, that is a great idea mate. I will buy you a beer that is awesome

TB

[GregMember]

Do you want to be part of this once in a life time adventure ride, watch the running of the 40th Finke desert race? Do a pit walk with the Yamaha Race Team? Visit the Flinders Ranges and Lake Eyre on the return trip? There are still places available for this epic adventure ride. To be part of the event, check out all the details below and get your entry in. For all enquires or to request an entry form please email infor@rideadv.com.au

TB

[GregMember]

singletrackmind wrote:

You will love being fifty. Finally people won’t look shocked when you tell them your age

STM

Want to bet :laugh: :laugh: :laugh: :laugh: :laugh:

Happy Birthday you old bastard Enjoy

TB

[GregMember]

singletrackmind wrote:

TrailBoss wrote:

singletrackmind wrote:

TrailBoss wrote:

So is that it? Without being a negative nelly that is way short of what we need to keep the site open for two years (last year and this year)

TB

Can you give us a number so we know what we are chasing.

STM

Hi Scott,

We need $3800 ish for the last 2 years (23 x 160) a month going forward. Considering in the past what we raised it isn’t all that bad.

PAYPAL IS FIXED

TB

So if we raise $3799 the site still shuts down? NO

Based on the response to the auction it is done and dusted. I did not realise there was such a big debt.

ATM

HI ATM?? :laugh: :laugh:

You asked for a figure will that is it. I don’t like the money side of it but nothing is free in todays world is it!!

The debt is bigger than normal because we didn’t run a birthday ride last year. It wasnt run for a lot of reasons, simple fact is it wasn’t. As explained it is $160 / month to run given the data we use. 2 x years is actually more than 3800 I rounded it down.

Every year the site has been supported by about a small number of people, a much smaller number than use it that is for sure.

Maybe there are other ways we can do it, maybe we can use the site for different areas besides just single trail?? Forums need to be an open minded area where everyones enjoyment can be shared

Ideas?

TB

[GregMember]

singletrackmind wrote:

TrailBoss wrote:

So is that it? Without being a negative nelly that is way short of what we need to keep the site open for two years (last year and this year)

TB

Can you give us a number so we know what we are chasing.

STM

Hi Scott,

We need $3800 ish for the last 2 years (23 x 160) a month going forward. Considering in the past what we raised it isn’t all that bad.

PAYPAL IS FIXED

TB

[GregMember]

So is that it? Without being a negative nelly that is way short of what we need to keep the site open for two years (last year and this year)

TB

[GregMember]

We will be there in a corporate box :woohoo:

TB

[GregMember]

Yee haaaa

[GregMember]

Happy birthday ya little doer

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