A Bandit Forum Get Together - Stage 1

[Ewok1958]

Folks,
I notice that it is about 2,000 - 2,100 kms from Adelaide to Brisbane (or Brisbane to Adelaide - take your pick). So what you might ask? Well, it offers an opportunity for many of us forum members to meet up somewhere roughly in the middle (don't ask me exactly where - I'm making this up as I go) - but it would have to be roughly half way. I know any kind of ride like this wouldn't suit the sandgropers, NT, NZ, USA, Italy, Greece, Sweden, etc members but that's just a fact of life with a country the size of Europe. I'm not talking about this year but what if we decided to have a big Bandit forum get together somewhere in the Spring/Summer of 2013? That should give enough advance notice for the wheels to be put in motion, surely. I'm quite happy to organise it.

Update (7Mar13):
Details are:
Date: 1 - 3 November 2013 (ie Friday nigtht & Saturday night for those wanting a two night stay)
Place: Cowra
Accommodation options: Option 1 - The Imperial Hotel (02 634102588) (prices start at $65 for a single room but are as low as $115 for an ensuite room with 1 dbl and 2 sgl beds). There are also ensuite rooms for two at $100 per room (1 dble, 1 sgl). Option 2 the Sovereign Inn (02 6342 1055) (price is $69 per person twin share or $127 for a single). It is directly opposite the Imperial across Kendal St - both look good. Book individually. Special group price will apply to all, irrespective of individual bookings.
Plans: Individuals organise their own rides to and from (with other members or solo, as preferred). Groups meet up at accommodation. Day trip to Bathurst for those interested on Saturday for a few laps of the circuit. Counter lunch in Bathurst. Pub meal in Cowra Sat night. Departure Sunday AM.

[2wheelsagain]

That makes it around Dubbo or Forbes.
Good idea and if I may can I suggest seeing we all have to travel why not make it Tas and spend a few days touring as a group?
Only thing is Summer is a difficult one for me but i could swing a few days.

[Re-Cycled]

Expression of Interest.

[Ross.]

I would need a fair amount of warning so I can book leave.

[Reardo]

It's a great idea.

Not to long ago, I went to a Rally for ASB forum. it was a awesome weekend.

One thing you do get, Is you can't keep every one happy with things like this(But that, Is life). This is the big country.

[holdenman]

Yeah im interested

[Cameron]

I will be there

[quizguy]

Interested.

[F]

Yep sounds good I like the idea of Forbes /Dubbo--must no clash but be an extension of the moto gp!!/perhaps just after it .Make agood detour on the way home!!!
Cheers to all.
F.

[paul]

Interested

[reddog]

Maybe us WA members can have our own get together. Any one else keen? Maybe meet up at quindanning for lunch some time.

[boomer]

I'd be keen, but would need plenty of notice.

[Baz]

Oh yeah

[Hammy]

Interested. Bit of a bummer for anyone that lives in the designated meeting spot though.

[paul]

Interested. Bit of a bummer for anyone that lives in the designated meeting spot though.

You do realize you will have to ride in straight lines to get there , its not all around in circles like on your island Hammy

[Hammy]

[quote="paul"



You do realize you will have to ride in straight lines to get there , its not all around in circles like on your island Hammy [/quote]

What ?? Straight lines ! How Boring. If you zoom in to our Island on Google Earth, you will see that we do have quite a few straights. Just a pity that we have had a Police station built and a permenant police presence for the past 2 years. 50-60 kph zones.

[gus]

Top idea .Personally ive always thought the best way to organize something like this is one person pic a spot a weekend and thats it .Final.
Like the saying goes " A camel is a horse designed by a committee "..I dont care where it is ,i'm not going to live there.

[paul]

[quote="paul"



You do realize you will have to ride in straight lines to get there , its not all around in circles like on your island Hammy

What ?? Straight lines ! How Boring. If you zoom in to our Island on Google Earth, you will see that we do have quite a few straights. Just a pity that we have had a Police station built and a permenant police presence for the past 2 years. 50-60 kph zones.[/quote]


the police presence may have been caused by a certain red bandit using those straights as a drag strip LOL

[Hammy]

the police presence may have been caused by a certain red bandit using those straights as a drag strip LOL

No, I had the Blackbird back then. But it was Red also.

[paul]

the police presence may have been caused by a certain red bandit using those straights as a drag strip LOL

No, I had the Blackbird back then. But it was Red also.

At least it had black in its name I suppose.

Not sure which island it is , does it start with an M or S or R ?

[Jimcoleman]

Lock me in Eddie

[Jimcoleman]

Interested. Bit of a bummer for anyone that lives in the designated meeting spot though.

You do realize you will have to ride in straight lines to get there , its not all around in circles like on your island Hammy

Well i happened to live on a island as well its called Australia.... it has a varied array of different roads and it too has a police presence...nice eh

[Hammy]

Not sure which island it is , does it start with an M or S or R ?

MACLEAY ISLAND.

[paul]

Interested. Bit of a bummer for anyone that lives in the designated meeting spot though.

You do realize you will have to ride in straight lines to get there , its not all around in circles like on your island Hammy

Well i happened to live on a island as well its called Australia.... it has a varied array of different roads and it too has a police presence...nice eh

That reminds me of the Paul Hogan quote // That`s not an Island ; This is an Island

http://wiki.answers.com/Q/Is_Australia_an_island_or_continent_or_both


Alas technically we are a continent though not an island http://www.worldislandinfo.com/CONTISLAND.html

[paul]

Not sure which island it is , does it start with an M or S or R ?

MACLEAY ISLAND.

Looks like a nice spot

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