2012 Australian CX500 & CX650 Rally

[doddsy1000]

Once around My Panorama for the Melbourne boys 

That sounds really good 

[82 Turbo & 2000 Valkyrie]

Steve,

Not sure what time we need to leave to join in for the Saturday ride, but I might go straight to the Pub at Hill End and meet the group for lunch- that makes just under a 4 hour leisurely trip from Penrith - so you could add another hour or close to it from Hornsby to Penrith. Total distance for me works out 230k's one way, so for a 460k ride for the day (will be ample for my butt). If that works out we could leave at say 8 am from Penrith - but I'm flexible - what do you think.

 

[Steve F]

Sounds fine with me, when I went to cowra for the day we left at 5:00am  so this is reasonably civilized. Happy to go earlier if you think were would need to.

Cheers
Steve

[salty1960]

Charlie & Steve,

I am still keen. - -Got the new clutch pack in and rego renewed.
Now that I look at the map I think I might have think about some more servicing /maintenance!!

Haven't been to Hill end in 40 years so this plan sound good - Bilpin or Katooomba (depending on the time of morning) sounds fine.

Salty (I won't sign as Stephen as this could get confusing!) 

[82 Turbo & 2000 Valkyrie]

Salty,

I reckon via Katoomba, Lithgow, Bathurst, Hill End - more pit stops possible if required.

I'll just sign Charlie     

Newly reconditioned front m/c putting on bike on Wednesday (yay brakes   )

[doddsy1000]

(yay brakes   )

What are they? 

[rooray]

I will be leaving Central Coast on Friday morning and going via Bell Line. Can leave any time but would like to arrive just after lunch. If anyone is interested in a riding partner PM me. Probably leave around 7,30am from Tuggerah

[Seagrass]

I am planning to be at Bathurst somewhere between 1 and 2 PM (maybe a bit earlier)

Weather forecast for Bathurst for the weekend is 6 degrees minimum to about 21 degrees maximum and partly cloudy on Saturday and fine on Sunday.

Seagrass

[doddsy1000]

I might look for an earlier start this year too.  Arriving at midnight could be improved on.

 

[MR BLACK]

Actually as I recall the midnight arrival worked in your favour Doddsy! Our enthusiastic greeting was no doubt all the better for having a considerable head start in the red wine consumption stakes 

[Mins Man]

I've probably got too much time on my hands at the moment because I just went through the members list for the forum for something to do.
Of a total of 795 members, I've actually met a grand total of 33!
Sort of leaves a lot of people I've yet to shake hands with. Hopefully I'll meet a few more at Bathurst.

[doddsy1000]

You'll be right Harry.

I'm sorry I can't join you tomorrow.  I just now got back from Bright & all sorts of things went wrong for my clients today.

One extra day on top of Easter - Wow.  What happens when I want a real holiday? 

The best I'll be able to do it going to be early Friday, I think.  (At leats that's the plan.)  I might even get an early start & wake you blokes up on the way 

[Mins Man]

No probs, Ian. That's just one of the joys of being self employed.
I hope you have an uneventful trip and look I forward to catching up.

[doddsy1000]

Yeah, you too mate.  It will be good to pick up from last year & see Doc's bikes unveiled as well.

[white knight]

Safe riding to those on the "Doc Green Travelling Road Show" to Bathurst and to those following later via the sissy's route -WK

[Mins Man]

Thanks Chris. I'm just getting ready to leave to meet up with the group and get the show on the road.
It's a real pity you couldn't make it, maybe next year.

[Staffy]

Have fun you lot.  Sorry I can't make it (again).

Make sure Doddgy behaves himself. 

[doddsy1000]

Make sure Doddgy behaves himself. 

How does one type an evil laugh? 

[Onetrack]

All the best for those attending, the 650 camouflaged as a 500 Turbo will not be there.    Two years of flooded roads is a bit discouraging although the roads at the moment seem OK.  Hope you have a great time and lay one on Doddsy for me.

"Young" Les F

[Steve]

Have a fun, safe ride everyone

[Kathy]

I received a couple of enquiries today asking whether or not linen and/or bedding are provided as part of the accommodation tariff at Heritage Hills.

I've just spoken to Jill, the Bookings and Functions Coordinator, and she has confirmed that the following linen and bedding is included for each person in the farm units and dormitories:
Two sheets and one pillowcase
One doona and one pillow
One bath towel

[hdconyers]

Safe riding and have a great time,
love the Oberon area, used to regularly drive B Double trucks up to there from Melb, but have never been able to explore anything else due to time and size problems.

[Dr Don]

See you all about midday Friday - leaving in about an hour.

[Seagrass]

The schedule for Saturday is as follows,

8:30am leave Heritage Hills and head to Mt Panorama to complete a lap of the track and then head to Blayney for morning tea arriving about 10am (about 56Km in total)

We will leave Blayney after morning tea (probably around 10:45am) and return to Bathurst for anyone needing fuel (about 36Km from Blayney to Bathurst and this will be a good opportunity for those riding CX500 Customs to fill up)

After the fuel stop we will head to Hill End for lunch at the Royal Hotel via Duramana and Turondale (about 76Km in total) It is anticipated we will arrive at Hill End somewhere between 12:30pm and 1:00pm

People travelling up for the day can meet us at any of these locations. I will PM my phone number to those that I know are making the trip on Saturday so you can contact me if you need to.

Further information as follows,

Directions to Rally site
The rally is being held at "Heritage Hills" (used to be called the Bathurst Sheep and Cattle drome) in Limekilns road Bathurst.

The actual address details are as follows,

Heritage Hills
624 Limekilns Road
Forest Grove NSW 2795
(02) 6337 3634

As you are approaching Bathurst you will pass the Big 4 Caravan park on your right and about 1.4Km further on you need to turn right into Boyd Street. Boyd Street turn into LimeKilns road. The entrance to Heritage Hills is about 6Km from the turnoff into Boyd Street and when you get there you need to drive up a long dirt driveway (about 1.8Km long) to get to the actual site.

The google maps link below should show you how to get there from the main Bathurst road.

Boyd St to Heritage Hills - Google Maps

Maps for rides

Saturday out:  Heritage Hills to Hill End - the BP Petrol Station in Bathurst is at the marker on Stewart Street (approx 90kms along route from Heritage Hills).


Saturday return:  Hill End to Heritage Hills


Sunday out:  Heritge Hills to Oberon


Sunday return:  Oberon to Heritage Hills

[doddsy1000]

I received a couple of enquiries today asking whether or not linen and/or bedding are provided as part of the accommodation tariff at Heritage Hills.

I was really nice to Jill on the phone & she didn't offer a single pillowcase for my tent, let alone bath towels. 

I burned a bit of midnight oil last night & got the Wasp ready a day early   

(You remember how it was ready weeks ago & then the future son-out-law dropped it?)

New handlebars were the final touch & I bolted a really big box to the rear grab rail.

I'm not sure what you'd say it looks like, but it could be a late entry in the America's Cup