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EAST meets WEST ?!?! - bazman - 11-12-2009
G'day All,
In light of the recent success of the end of year get-togethers on both the (lower) East coast, as well as the West coast.....
Any takers for an "East Meets West" style gathering, somewhere in between (Adelaide) ????
We have a couple of members in this area (Greeny, Black_13, etc.) and it would be good to get their views and ideas as well as the input from other keen club members on each side of the country.....
Obviously, a meet-up of this potential magnitude would be a logistical challenge, but I'm sure with a couple of smart heads either side + a couple in the middle.....it could actually be DO-ABLE !!!!
No, I'm not organising it (not just yet, anyhow
).....just interested if we can get some healthy convo going to see if it's at all feasible, or not ?Any thoughts or opinions.....pls post 'em up
cheers,
bazman.
RE: EAST meets WEST ?!?! - Vellaterra - 11-12-2009
Can we go via Broken Hill !
RE: EAST meets WEST ?!?! - bazman - 11-12-2009
U like tha dusty stuff, Steve???
We could go via Uluru if ur really keen....
RE: EAST meets WEST ?!?! - John - 11-12-2009
Another forum i'm on is planning a 10 day trip to Uluru sometime next year...
RE: EAST meets WEST ?!?! - Crane - 11-12-2009
Google says Sydney to Perth via Goulburn, Wagga, Hay, Mildura etc is 3955km. Half that is 1977kms. That puts us on the side of the road 10kms short of Mudamuckla
so since us east coasters are made of stern stuff we could probably coast the extra 41km into Ceduna. Problem is... its Ceduna... although I've never been there and dont know whats there but thats pretty much half way... Edit: I have been there, mid '92, its probably changed, haha)Of course thats only half way distance wise and its all in a straight line for the westerners
so maybe Port Lincoln (Syd 1892kms/Perth 2338kms). Port Augusta (Syd 1551kms/Perth 2404kms) is probably a little too uneven. And Adelaide (Syd 1375kms/ Perth 2703km)...? May as well just meet the em in the western suburbs somewhere 
Anyway, I reckon its a great idea and I should have a Busa by then.
RE: EAST meets WEST ?!?! - 1ArmedBandit - 11-12-2009
hey baz................get Tex fired up, he prob has the most experience on this one............Tex was the first Busa rider to join fariders, how about getting a few more on that list guys & girls.
I love the idea
RE: EAST meets WEST ?!?! - Vellaterra - 11-12-2009
(11-12-2009, 06:28pm)bazman Wrote: U like tha dusty stuff, Steve???
We could go via Uluru if ur really keen....
Love the Dust Stuff
RE: EAST meets WEST ?!?! - Heidi1 - 11-12-2009
Love the dust. Watch the coppers at Ceduna, but I'm in.
RE: EAST meets WEST ?!?! - ROD - 11-12-2009
(11-12-2009, 10:10pm)Heidi1 Wrote: Love the dust. Watch the coppers at Ceduna, but I'm in.
is that
or old 99 coppers
RE: EAST meets WEST ?!?! - BLACKZOOK - 11-12-2009
Book me in however why not make it somewhere interesting like head of the bite. Slightly further for the Easterners but a beautiful spot, camping, whale watching, Nullabor station 15k's away for food and supplies.
RE: EAST meets WEST ?!?! - Slade - 12-12-2009
(11-12-2009, 07:20pm)big_john Wrote: Another forum i'm on is planning a 10 day trip to Uluru sometime next year...
dont forget your tp, so you can leave your stain on the bigrock! :P
RE: EAST meets WEST ?!?! - tenacious - 12-12-2009
Streaky Bay would also be a top spot if nothing but for the fishing
Heading there myself in January.
RE: EAST meets WEST ?!?! - bazman - 12-12-2009
Hmmmm......seems like a bit of interest from the east coasters
......but those westies sure are quiet?!?! Hey guys.....can u see this thread all the way over there???? or should I make it BIGGER !?!?
(11-12-2009, 11:15pm)BLACKZOOK Wrote: Book me in however why not make it somewhere interesting like head of the bite. Slightly further for the Easterners but a beautiful spot, camping, whale watching, Nullabor station 15k's away for food and supplies.
Hey Bruce,
ya got a town name in that area (so I can check it out on da map) ???
btw....Adelaide was juz a suggestion. I realise that it's closer for us than them.....would much rather keep it more even k's from both sides to ideally keep both camps happy!!!
(12-12-2009, 05:27am)tenacious Wrote: Streaky Bay would also be a top spot if nothing but for the fishing
Hey tenacious,
that spot is virtually dead smack right in the middle!!!
From Sydney = 1941km......From Perth = 2041km
What's Streaky Bay like? Much to do there (apart from fishing)?
.....come on dude, spill da beans !!!
(11-12-2009, 08:39pm)Crane Wrote: Google says Sydney to Perth via Goulburn, Wagga, Hay, Mildura etc is 3955km. Half that is 1977kms. That puts us on the side of the road 10kms short of Mudamuckla
Of course thats only half way distance wise and its all in a straight line for the westerners
Anyway, I reckon its a great idea and I should have a Busa by then.
WoW Crane, u did ur homework well on this one !
RE: EAST meets WEST ?!?! - Crane - 12-12-2009
Google Maps rules
Actually, Adelaides a great idea. If I was coming from west it would be nice to have a corner to go around
There's not much from Ceduna to Eucla. There's Fowlers Bay further west but a zoom in Google Maps shows its very small and probabley not a lot there. Same with Eucla and everything west well into WA.
Streaky Bay's probably the best option. I've heard of Streaky Bay in terms of tourism and fishing I'm pretty sure...
RE: EAST meets WEST ?!?! - motoplast - 12-12-2009
C'mon Bazz, let's make a real ride of it! Let's meet at Three Ways (NT) or Broome, the Westerners could ride up the West Coast in one continuous right hander as it bends to the curvature
Streaky Bay sounds isolated enough, taking it easy and avoiding night time riding we would be looking at 2 days each way plus say at least 2 day's there. So we need a week off, I'm in! If other members are serious, we need to start planning now! Since we are not out to rewrite the record books I would be happy to supply a support vehicle complete with Barbie (cooking type, not blondie type!
). I will find someone to drive the support vehicle. If there is enough interest in anyone wanting to qualify for a FarRide or IBA then talk to me and I will see what I can organise.Baz, u & I need to catch up for a drink & a chat
. Mmm, could be a real fun week. Any takers???Cheers,
Tex & Bundy