2017 Camp Cook Off 23rd September

Cookie · Post by **Cookie** » Fri 04 Aug, 2017 6:57 pm

2017 Camp Cook Off, scheduled for the September long weekend

Saturday 23rd September at Mount Trio, in the Stirling Ranges.

Competition details to follow in coming weeks.

Spend the long weekend touring the southwest, there may even be a few wild flowers out.

Camping / caravan park onsite -

Margot and John Byrne

MT TRIO BUSH CAMP & CARAVAN PARK

STIRLING RANGES

WESTERN AUSTRALIA

http://mttrio.com.au/camp_facilities.html

BillB · Post by **BillB** » Thu 24 Aug, 2017 6:26 am

This event is coming up very quickly. The venue looks great, the ride to the Stirling Ranges can be dirt or black-top, prizes for the camp cooking talent will be amazing and this event is usually great fun and allows everyone to enjoy much camaraderie with fellow BMWMCCWA club members in this beautiful part of our state for this weekend..
Bill and Doris are starters

jono · Post by **jono** » Sat 26 Aug, 2017 9:42 pm

Registrations for the 2017 Camp Cook Off are now open check out the club website events page
http://bmwmccwa.asn.au/event-2647882

Cookie · Post by **Cookie** » Wed 30 Aug, 2017 6:05 pm

Only 4 weeks to go, make sure you register to be eligible for the competition and prize pool

I will lead a ride to Mount Trio camp ground, leaving metro ~9am, details to follow - let me know if you want black top, dirt or a mixture and I will see what I can do.

Cookie · Post by **Cookie** » Wed 06 Sep, 2017 5:30 pm

Just received confirmation from the Camp ground - Cooking can only happen over fire pit, BBQ's or camp kitchen, fire wood is supplied.

As the site is part of the National Park - No naked flames allowed, other than the designated site facilities.

Camping fee is $14 per head, payable onsite.

Black top roads to the front gate, so only ~2km of dirt into site

Cookie · Post by **Cookie** » Sat 09 Sep, 2017 11:48 am

News Flash ********Just received confirmation from the Camp ground - Cooking can only happen over fire pit, BBQ's or camp kitchen, fire wood is supplied.

As the site is part of the National Park - No naked flames allowed, other than the designated site facilities.

Bring along your camp oven or similar to utilise the fire pit, or get creative and prepare a meal that does not require cooking....

Camping fee is $14 per head, payable onsite.

Auto Classic have donated great first and second prizes for the overall winners and we will provide goodies bags for placings

Black top roads to the front gate, so only ~2km of dirt into site

Sunday we can head out in search of some wildflowers in the region, before making our way home on Monday.

Cookie · Post by **Cookie** » Wed 13 Sep, 2017 6:10 pm

We have some great prizes up for grabs, generously donated by Jonas @ Auto Classic and Howard and Petra @ Motorrad Garage, so come along and throw your hat in the ring for a chance at the prizes.

Don't forget to thank the sponsors for their support, when you next visit their stores.

We have 2 judges - JP and Hendo, Hendo won the very first Camp cook Off with his stuffed pumpkin beautifully cooked in the coals of the fire - which epitomises what the night is all about, nutritious meals without the need for high tech equipment

JP also won a few years later, with his enthralling popcorn and TV show

This is a great event and a good excuse for a bike ride in the Great Southern region amongst the wildflowers and ranges.

Cookie · Post by **Cookie** » Fri 15 Sep, 2017 6:44 pm

Thinking of visiting the granite walk then, Thai for lunch on Sunday 24th at Maleeyas Thai Cafe, Porogurup - they are open 12 noon to 2pm.

Booking is required for Thai, let me know if you are interested....

jono · Post by **jono** » Wed 20 Sep, 2017 11:51 am

NEWS FLASH - VENUE CHANGED DUE TO WEATHER

The forecast for the Stirlings is looking very wet and its been decided to change to a northern location so we are off to GABYON STATION

Gabyon Station, commonly referred to as Gabyon, is a pastoral lease that operates as a sheep station in Western Australia.
Address: Gabyon Tardie Road, 1 Geraldton-Mt Magnet Rd, Yalgoo WA 6635
Phone: (08) 9963 7993

The forecast there is Dry!! camping is available and you can opt to book a room in the shearers quarters, If you want to call ahead. You can also book breakfast the next day and dinner too if you want to stay an extra night.
There is a great camping area, toilets and hots showers and plenty of firewood.
The ride is just over 500KM going via the Midlands Route and Mingenew and Mullewa. The turnoff to Gabyon is clearly marked and this last stretch is approximately 14km on council graded gravel road which is normally in good condition and manageable on road bikes
More instructions will be emailed to participants who have registered.

GSDisciple · Post by **GSDisciple** » Wed 20 Sep, 2017 5:19 pm

Thanks for the update Jono

Good move to change locations - well done.

JP

BillB · Post by **BillB** » Wed 20 Sep, 2017 6:58 pm

Smart decision, got the GSA back from AC so are all go. Jono what's the plan?
Black bear, brown bear routes?

Cookie · Post by **Cookie** » Wed 20 Sep, 2017 9:06 pm

Hello fellow Beemers

We have decided to relocate the Camp Cook Off due to recent weather forecasts for the Southwest not being very conducive to camping.

My Black top + 14km dirt into Gabyon Station will meet at Bindoon Bakery at 8am Saturday for an 8.30am departure.

Jon's alternative route will also meet and depart from Bindoon at the same time

Let Jon or myself know if you are planning to tag along, so we can keep an eye out for you.

BMWMCCWA