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ANZAC ride to Hopetoun & Esperance

Posted: Mon 28 Mar, 2016 5:14 pm
by Cookie
Not long to go now, 23rd, 24th & 25th April.

I am planning to take secondary roads to Ravensthorpe, scenic drive through Fitzgerald National park, over Mount Barren and into Hopetoun for Saturday night, stay at beach house - sleeping bags required, bring a mattress if you have room. Dinner at the pub, which is a short walk away.

Sunday leisurely trip along the coastal lookouts, slip along the highway and into Esperance around lunchtime, sight seeing. Set camp at my sisters house, sleeping bag & mattress required.

Monday head home via Cascades, Lake King on dirt, secondary roads back to Brookton, before slipping back into the city.

Roads will be a mixture of black top and dirt, if it rains - We will revise route.

If we have a large turn out, we may need a few people to bring tents. Both houses have several spare beds - throw down your sleeping bag and set for the night.

Let me know if you intend coming and we will coordinate meeting points closer to the day.

Re: ANZAC ride to Hopetoun & Esperance

Posted: Tue 29 Mar, 2016 12:20 pm
by Digger
Cookie,
I'd like to tag along...I haven't spent a lot of time down that neck of the woods. This could be a good shakedown ride for some bigger trips later in the year.
Regards

Re: ANZAC ride to Hopetoun & Esperance

Posted: Wed 30 Mar, 2016 11:02 am
by Big al
my self and maree will be there

Re: ANZAC ride to Hopetoun & Esperance

Posted: Wed 30 Mar, 2016 6:18 pm
by brian/5
Cookie
Count me in
Brian/5

Re: ANZAC ride to Hopetoun & Esperance

Posted: Wed 30 Mar, 2016 7:00 pm
by Paddy7
Yes, Cookie I'm in.
A bed for me please so I can prepare for the Anniversary ride.

Cheers from Ubud.
Patrick

Re: ANZAC ride to Hopetoun & Esperance

Posted: Thu 07 Apr, 2016 8:39 pm
by gerryh
G'day Cookie;
Looking good to making this trip to Esperance at this stage,count me in if there's room available.

Cheers Gerry.

Re: ANZAC ride to Hopetoun & Esperance

Posted: Sun 10 Apr, 2016 9:37 am
by Cookie
Less than 2 weeks to go, numbers are looking good, 9 confirmed plus a few question marks :)

I will lock in the meeting point over the coming days.

Re: ANZAC ride to Hopetoun & Esperance

Posted: Fri 15 Apr, 2016 8:04 pm
by Cookie
Only 1week to go.

Meeting point will be Gull Karragullen, corner of Canning road and Brookton highway, Karragullen at 8am for a 8.15 departure on Saturday 23rd April.

Pub for dinner Saturday night, barbecue on Sunday night.

Re: ANZAC ride to Hopetoun & Esperance

Posted: Sat 16 Apr, 2016 6:53 am
by profoundly_disturbed
+ 2 maybe.

Re: ANZAC ride to Hopetoun & Esperance

Posted: Mon 18 Apr, 2016 9:32 am
by Big al
looking forward to it both myself and maree will se you there Saturday moring

Re: ANZAC ride to Hopetoun & Esperance

Posted: Tue 19 Apr, 2016 7:44 pm
by Cookie
Sounds like around 16 participants, shaping up to be a great adventure, I have reserved a table for dinner so Saturday at local hotel.

Re: ANZAC ride to Hopetoun & Esperance

Posted: Fri 22 Apr, 2016 8:34 am
by profoundly_disturbed
Cookie wrote:Sounds like around 16 participants, shaping up to be a great adventure, I have reserved a table for dinner so Saturday at local hotel.
Just one then, the young bloke bailed.

No dinner reservation for me please.

Re: ANZAC ride to Hopetoun & Esperance

Posted: Fri 22 Apr, 2016 11:02 am
by Bolton
I'm in.

BB

Re: ANZAC ride to Hopetoun & Esperance

Posted: Fri 22 Apr, 2016 12:09 pm
by goodguy
Sounds a top trip, but...have work :cry:

Re: ANZAC ride to Hopetoun & Esperance

Posted: Fri 22 Apr, 2016 1:38 pm
by BillB
Got invited to the Chairman's lounge for the Rugby match on Sat night so a non starter. Have a great ride and may the rain gods be nice :shock: