Batty's Tour of Tassie 2017

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RIDING TASMANIA 2017

Have you ever wanted to come down and ride the roads of Tasmania but always thought it's too hard to organise as you don't have a clue about the place?

Well, thats who I want to invite to come down and enjoy the roads here. Once you arrive in The State I will be there to meets you and point you to a fuel/Maccas stop not far form the boat. There you can off load your excess gear into teh tour van and start your fun. The van will be at each days lunch stop (as given out at end/beginning of each day) and at the end of the day so you can get your gear for overnight socialising.
While I will be suggesting routes which I think will be a good experience and which and which the van and myself will most likely be travelling on, THE DAY'S RIDING IS ACTUALLY CHOICE!!! You can go where you want and see anything you like, if you think you will not make the lunch stop just text me. But if you think you will not make the overnight accommodation stop then you will have to call/see me.

The accommodation is a mixture of furntished houses, pubs and hotles. So you can experience the best of riding as well as have some social fun we will be spending a night on the West Coast, 2 nights in Hobart and the last 2 nights in Launceston. You will nejoy the characture and history of The Empire Hotel, the social fun of getting together ina group of shared houses in Hobart and the comfort of a modern twin/double hotel room in Launceston. Each stop will have secure parking so you can sit back and relax without worrying overly about your bike..

I try to make the pace relaxed, or medium, and be there to help you find the places you want to see and routes getting there. And the van is there to not only carry your gear but to also help you out if needed. It can carry 3 full sized bikes in a squeeze and will have tools available for roadside mechanics. Add a compressor and tyrepatching gear and we should be able to get you back riding rather than being a passenger. There will also be a 5-10Lt fuel can (filled) for those face palming moments of running out.

Whether you want to come to ride around Tasmania for the technical experience, scenery, history, heritage forests, freedom or just because everyone has told you it's a riders paradise HERE IS YOUR CHANCE!!!!!!!!!

Either drop me a message here or track me down on FB as Ahc Batfink and get friendly LOL

[busarat]

Count me in Batty!! Hopfully Gooftroop and a couple of other usual suspects can make it to!!

[Batfink]

Haven't heard from GOOF for a very long time... in fact last time I saw him was accidentally on the last day of previous Tour LOL

Looks like there is already 1/2 dozen signed up on FB and be great to hit about 20 again. 30+ was pushing it last time but still a great experience.

[Batfink]

Just a quick up-date for everyone.....

There are currently 7 riders that are confirmed, other than actually paying LOL, for this trip to date. All of these, myself included, are extremely enthusiastic and will be enjoying 6 days of riding Tasmanian roads.

There are also 18 showing on the FaceBook Event page as being still maybes. I woiuld like those people to start thinking hard about whether they really want to join in or are just giving the event FB statrus and support. Please don't misunderstand me in that I do no appreciate any support but you can always post a comment on the event page instead of being a "Maybe". I would prefer if you either cancel your "Maybe" or even change to that you cannot go so we all start to see how many are coming as soon as possible.

If you are still unsure then thats okay to, just drop me a message somewhere and lets talk about any issues stopping you from saying what you want to say.. YES!!!!!!!! lol

Life can be complicated and shit hapens, I understand this and I am happy to help work it out if I can. It is hopwever up to you to commit. But by the way in the end there are no real maximum numbers and I am sure you can be fitted into the Tour.

For those that don't use FB then there is always here or just text/call me anytime.

We are now getting closer the trhe time where numbers need to be confirmed so that I can lock in your accommodation costs and places. To do this a friend is helping me put together PayPal Invoices for those not wanting to do direct transfer to my bank. I undersytand it's a lot of money and trust is something earned but just talk to those that have done it... it is worth it!!!! Unfortunately to do PayPal I have to add fees associated with any credit card linked payment through PayPal. Even if you do bot incur a fee using PayPal I will.

So to recap..........

BATTY'S 6 DAY TOUR OF TASMANIA
FEB 2017, 13th - 18th
COUPLE COST - $450 / deposit $100 (PayPal - $465.00)
SINGLE COST - $250 / deposit $100 (PayPal - $265.00)
INCLUDES SUPPORT VEHICLE USAGE & ACCESS

TAKING DEPOSITS NOW

FULL PAYMENT BY 14th JANUARY 2017

Cheers
Batty

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[DjPete]

you're a good man Batty. Hope you get a good ride in

[Batfink]

It's getting very close to that time again everyone!!!!!!!

So stop thinking and start planning, if you don't do it now you will miss out again this year.

So what to do?

Simply contact me either here, email (tony.j.luck@gmail.com), mobile (0476 371 200) or via facebook (my FB name is Ahc Batfink) and join the event. Once you contact me I will send you a PayPal invoice for the Tour which has all the prices etc. You can pay on this invoice your deposit of $100 to lock in your spot (there will be a PayPal surcharge and bank details on invoice to bypass PayPal and pay no surcharge).
AND THATS IT FOR YOUR PART WITH ME UNTIL JANUARY WHEN YOU PAY ANY OUTSTANDING AMOUNT

Then you need to make sure you have a ticket on the Spirit of Tasmania (thats not part of the price) for sailing on Sunday 12th over night. You can choose an earlier crossing but the Tour begins AT the exit of Spirit of Tasmania in Devonport @ 7:00am on Monday 13th February 2017.

This year we are travelling anti-clockwise around the State with itineraries available on the Facebook Event page. A copy can be forwarded to you if you are not a FB partaker. The route will be easy, the riding style taken as easy and the expectation of completion also easy... There will be many extra routes and idea for other places to check out if you want more saddle time and/or sight seeing. This Tour is designed for the experience of riding as well as some sightseeing and allowes many opportunities for individual riders to go do their own thing and join up later. All routes supplied are suggestions only and shows you where the suppoirt van will be at any given time.

While this is going to be a yearly even life has taught me recently to never trake things for granted, so my advice to you is......

IF YOU WANT TO DO THIS DO NOT WAIT UNTIL LATER, NEXT YEAR OR THINGS GET BETTER. JUST GRAB YOUR BIKE AND RIDE!!!!!!!!!

[Batfink]

Okay it's time people to lock down numbers and get beds secured....

So far I have the following that have paid in fullor at least a deposit:
Bazzman & Cazzgirl
Dave Post
Tereza Cassar
Frank Lovasz
Jeff Evans & Camiel
Dale Gibbons
Tom Murrone & Audrey

For everyone that is coming but hasn't paid anything yet please contact me on 0476 371 200 ASAP!!!

If you know someone that is coming but is not on the list then please get them to contact me ASAP!!!

Looks like a nice small group of 10 bikes for next year... should mean lots more extra roads to explore

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[kev11e]

G'day
Cudditout Batty, I can't make it this year and you are making me so envious! Hope you all have a great time...

[pan]

G'day
Cudditout Batty, I can't make it this year and you are making me so envious! Hope you all have a great time...

Ditto
I'm out this year and it hurts to see your bloody updates!!
Keep them coming...

[Batfink]

UNfortunately there will be no 2018 Tassie run due to all the fun I will be having getting our new house built LOL

of course that will mean that 2019 Tassie ride WILL BE HUGE lol

[Shordy]