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Clubroom => Vinduro => Topic started by: odd1 on June 06, 2011, 04:12:55 pm
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Well everybody if you have an old vinduro bike in the shed drag it out and kick it in the guts do not miss this premier event taking place on the 30th and 31st of July a 36 km loop and the most awesome natural terrain special test track, at he moment I am looking for a third member to join the welsh team (We don't mind if you have just visited the country that will do. We cant let the Italians beat us)
Drakie should be putting the entrys out soon so mark it in your diarys and start doing the washing up so that you can get a leave pass for the weekend.
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36km of bliss. Wouldn't miss it ;D
Evo
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Hammond is part welsh! Just ask him?
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That will do tell him to PM me.
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GMC is acting as his agent, as he is not on line.
Also he might want start money!!!! ;D
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Are you sure he's Welsh and not Scottish ?
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two spanish team factory bikes will be there with there carlos mas h7 montesa hope the accomodation is five star this year for visitors ::) cant wait
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Is GMC going to CD8 so that we can start haggling over a few beers to get this star Welsh rider on the Team?
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GMC is acting as his agent, as he is not on line.
Also he might want start money!!!! ;D
And as agent I take 90 %
Are you sure he's Welsh and not Scottish ?
There has been a few times over the years when I've considered him to be Irish.
He escaped from the UK but I'm not sure from which part, if your desperate my great, great grandpappy was Welsh :D
I'll talked to Dave today, he was debating which bike to take, the Kawasaki 100, the Hodaka 100, the YZ 100, or the big bore... IT 125
This event is shaping up to be a good one, there will be some more details available next week
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Booked my powered camp site yesterday $10/night :o I stayed at the pub last time but decided to swag it for this year, with
5 degree overnight temps of late it will f*#@ing cold.
Evo
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The camp ground is a nice area, within walking distance from the pub and its also where the event starts.
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Is GMC going to CD8?
Nah, I was holding out for start money but my crafty plan seems to have failed ::)
It seems Dave may classify as Welsh so he’s in if you want him. He wants to catch up with you anyway as he just realized he still has your lever he borrowed at Rockley.
Agents fee: 1 can Bourbon, but I will secure this from Dave. (when he's not looking ;D)
So will this be Team Welshplug?
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Well if he had not returned the lever it just confirms he must be Welsh so he is most welcome to join the team. I'm surprised he hasn't asked for the rest of the bike which was connected to the lever!
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The INTERNATIONAL HARROW 2 DAY VINDURO
JULY 30-31 2011
This year we have an international flavour to the event as our fame has spread to Italy!
We welcome Ugo Cocchis and Maurizio Gerni who will be riding an SWM 250 1980 and a super rare Puch 250 GS 1983 imported by Ugo and Greg Gunn and prepared by Nick Macrokanis of Macro Race Products http://www.macroraceproducts.com.au/ sponsor of the stunning main prize in 2010.
To add to the International flavour a team from Wales: Steve Baker, his mate ‘Boyo’ and ‘Taffy Hammond’ will be fronting; all genuine born in the UK emigrants. We’re going to have to break out the national flags and give them a big Aussie welcome.
We also welcome the well travelled Team Penrite Oils from Canberra (leader Mark Boddy), Team Maico NSW (leader Chris Cater) and Team FBI from SA (leader Mark Gardner). Team Husky Vic (leaders Rog & Juz) will be there too as well as the Reservoir Dogs and last year’s winners of the stunning Barossa Photographics Team Trophies from Tony Tervoert http://www.barossaphotocompany.com.au/ ; the BusBoyz.
All these guys put in a lot of effort to get here and it certainly adds to the flavour of the event. I know there will be other teams entering now so get three mates together and see how you go.
Timetable:
The trip from Melb GPO will take 4.5 hours, and about the same from Adelaide.
It’s advisable to get to Harrow in the daylight on Saturday to see the town facilities and the Parc Ferme and practice track location.
All riders must report to the Parc Ferme at the Johhny Mullagh Reserve to collect their ID numbered oval sticker and be scrutineered for headlight, taillight etc.
Saturday 30th July: 9am-5pm.Check in at the Parc Ferme;
12pm-4pm: Practice at Mr L Turner’s property. Use the CSC natural terrain track (same as 2010) or the new sand track just below it in the bend in the river.
5pm. Impound your bike in the Parc Ferme. Numbered wooden boards provided will support your bike on the soft grass. Side/centre stand essential.
6pm. Meal at the Hermitage Hotel, Harrow. 7pm; Presentation of International Riders and local Teams.
Sunday 31st July: 8.30am. Riders Briefing.
9. 00 Am. First rider starts.
3.00pm. Rider presentation at the Parc Ferme.
Bike details. While this is just a recreational event, we do need to uphold some standards. We are glorifying old enduro bikes and while motocross bikes were used in their day they were converted to full rego to use in the bush. Do NOT just slap on a modern headlight; we need them to have a period lights and good mufflers too. No red tape for a taillight Des!
We need an actual taillight Russel! Get with the spirit. While we won’t be meticulously scrutineering the bikes we will be keeping an eye out for unsafe items or late models. ‘Red Plate’ Club Permit registered bikes will enable you to ride to the practice track but not Rec or unrego’ed bikes. There will be no special course or extra loops for these bikes. Last year some unreg guys still rode out there; don’t do it. The local police are aware of what’s going on and we don’t need the extra scrutiny.
The course.
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It is about 35 ks long winding around the Glenelg River. This year the course is divided into 5 sections in a rough ‘cloverleaf’ with the main control (apart from the Start/Parc Ferme/refuel) at the blue metal river crossing in Mr L Turners Property.
As of last weekend, the water is only calf deep up your leg. No probs.
Section 1: Parc Ferme, brief bush bash, camping ground river crossing, through Mr B McClure’s property, through to the main control on the south side of the river.
Distance 5 ks.
Section2: Continue on the south side of the river, open paddocks, river sand, return to main control.
Distance 8ks.
Section 3: Cross the river, loop on the northern side towards Harrow, return to main control.
Distance 8ks.
Section 4: Stay on the northern side of the river, loop towards the 2009 start area and return to the main control.
Distance 8ks.
Section 5: Cross the river, return to the Parc Ferme through Turner, Cawland and McClure properties.
Distance 5ks.
Note: Riders can do shorter loops; eg: Section 1, 2 & 5 (you won’t have to cross the river at the main control), Section 1, 3 & 5 etc. However, Bronze medals will be awarded to those completing one go at Sections 1-5, silver to those completing 2 or 3 loops of Sections 1-5 and Gold to those completing 4 or more loops of Sections 1-5.
Last year Steve Walker was the only Gold Medal awarded for his admirable 4 laps of the course; even after helping out Rachelle. On this years form so far Graham Hunter will be a possibility and we have 2 Vic entrants who completed the SA 24 Hour Trial just recently so there could be more gold awarded. If any more South Aussie hardmen hear of this we could be in for a goldrush. The challenge is on and spectators at the Parc Ferme/refuel area will be able to keep tabs on progress. Here’s a tip for those going for gold: enter early as they will get the front starting numbers as I open the envelopes.
A recovery vehicle will be main control for breakdown pickups.
Red dots (straight ahead) and red arrows on white card will mark the track as well as Ballards bunting. A new innovation will be DANGER signs this year by special request (sorry about last year Juz).
Timing. You will be issued with a time card which will be marked at the start & finish of every section, and a route check zip tied to your bike (2 bikes entered=2 route check cards). Your time for the special test will be marked on it too. No record will be kept of your times, just your aggregate laps.
Starting. You will have one minute to start your bike from cold when you are called from the Parc Ferme (overnight compound) three riders per minute. If your bike will not start you will have to push it onto the grass area past the clock to work on it. Other bikes. Riders with more than one bike must have numbers on all of them, but must put the bike they will ride on the first lap into the Parc Ferme by 4 pm Saturday. You may change bikes at will after your first lap. Your time card must stay with you not on the bike. Make sure it is kept in a waterproof place.
This year helmet numbers will be issued too. This is just a numerical record for us.
Awards.
Oldest bike and rider combined, Most Original Bike, Quietest Bike, Furthest Distance Travelled, Rarest Euro Bike, Rarest Jap Bike, Best Pre 1975, Best Pre 1980, Best Pre 1985, Best MX to Enduro Conversion, Most laps done, Most Team laps done …and the Top Team Trophies from Tony Tervoets Barossa Photography.
Support those who support us;
Paul Dunne at WFO: http://www.wfo.com.au
Stacker Motorcycles, Beatrice St. Heidelberg 03 9459 9535
Ballards Off Road, Batt St, Penrith NSW. http://www.ballards.cc/
Food and accomodation. A two course meal for $17 will be put on at the Hermitage Hotel 03 55881209 especially for us on the Saturday night. It’s soup/main or main/desert; with a choice on the night of Chicken Pie, Steak Dianne, Roast Pork and Lasagne with vegies or chips and salad. Room bookings to Andrea Lay.
Sunday breakfast and lunch will be available at the Parc Ferme from the Balmoral Lions.
Camping. Only at the Camping Reserve. Ring Sam at the Harrow Café for bookings. $12 a powered site (8 of), $8 unlimited unpowered sites per night. Collect your receipts from Sam or Darren at the Café before setting up.
Harrow Café 03 5588 1205 will be open longer on Friday to Monday (7:30 till late) and serving seafood, traditional meals, snacks, sandwiches, breakfasts and lunches.
(note: Roger and Christan; they still haven’t updated their latte glasses!)
A big thank you to:
The West Wimmera Shire council for providing the toilets.
John Cartland, Bruce Caulfield and all the members of the Harrow District Progress Association.
The Johnny Mullagh Reserve Committee.
Bush Nursing, Harrow
The Balmoral/Coleraine Lions Club.
Andrea from the Hermitage Hotel.
And especially the generous Lauchie Turner, Peter Cawland & Barry McClure, landowners.
The Harrow Police. While Murray is a tolerant man he will be patrolling the roads to stop any high-jinx so Red Plate Rego, bring your filled out log book. Rec Reg, stay off the roads
At the Hermitage Hotel after the Saturday night meal, there will be a presentation and interview session for our international guests and the various teams entered. Be there for a bit of hilarity; guaranteed.
All enquiries:
Peter Drakeford.
0422299003
03 9325 4623 or 03 5368 6721.
[email protected]
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Hopefully Odd1 is recovering from his CD injuries Ok and can still make it.
With all these international teams and interstaters I think we need to get a bit more organised with our own teams.
So, who wants to join me in Team Kawasaki - Victoria?
Any body else going to put forward a team?
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I'm available for a fully paid/backed factory ride Geoff....an 80 KDX400 will do just fine....pm me your offer. :-*
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and last year’s winners of the stunning Barossa Photographics Team Trophies from Tony Tervoert http://www.barossaphotocompany.com.au/
Great news to see TonyT in the loop,no pun intended. ;D
Have a cracker time .The venue looks fanbloodytastic !! 8)
cheers A
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The entry form is now available. Click on the link below and follow the prompts.
http://www.4shared.com/document/zBiZVltY/2011_Harrow_Vinduro_Entry_Form.html
If you'd like me to email a copy to you, just send me a PM.
Tex
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I'm available for a fully paid/backed factory ride Geoff....an 80 KDX400 will do just fine....pm me your offer. :-*
What? Slip a Queenslander into a Victorian team!!
Are you trying to destroy my street cred??
Although, there is a reputable Qlder selling a KDX 400 on e-bay at the moment.
If you purchase it for me I will consider letting you onto the team.
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If the blokes reputable then I havent a clue who he is.....are you sure you havent got mixed up with QLDer and reputable?....unusual to put those two words together....ask ya mate Dave whats coming up for sale....must be about time he started off-loading Enduro bikes?
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Tex i am having trouble down loading the entry form for Harrow Vinduro i
following the links but all i get is a nice Blue picture is it there or is it me .
Thanks Poppy...
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Tex i am having trouble down loading the entry form for Harrow Vinduro i
following the links but all i get is a nice Blue picture is it there or is it me .
Thanks Poppy...
Poppy> I downloaded the form ok and a few others have as well....
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Hopefully Odd1 is recovering from his CD injuries Ok and can still make it.
With all these international teams and interstaters I think we need to get a bit more organised with our own teams.
So, who wants to join me in Team Kawasaki - Victoria?
Any body else going to put forward a team?
Hey Geoff have a chat with Can-am370 he still has that KDX sitting there you could be called "Team Industrie" but will he give up the ROKON??
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Tex i am having trouble down loading the entry form for Harrow Vinduro i following the links but all i get is a nice Blue picture is it there or is it me
I'll email you a copy.
Tex
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Well I'm back at home and on the mend should be ready for Harrow, and the Welsh team is growing by the day after doing some research from my hospital bed it would appear that we have a lot of welsh men in vmx that meet our strict criteria.
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Having trouble down loading entry form can anyone help ?
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PM sent.
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PM Sent
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Over 50 entries already received. Postal entries end soon, but you can also enter on the day(s) at the venue.
Some folks are still chasing entry forms apparently. Just send me a PM or email if you need a copy.
See you there!
Tex
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Talking to Drakie today told me entrys up to 80 so come on guys and girls drag those bikes out and lets see if we can get it up to the magic 100 its going to be huge. Remember you can enter on the day just let Drakie know before Monday
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This is gonna be a huge event! You can enter on the day too, so if you are still thinking about it, just do it!
See you there.
Tex
PE175N
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Yep it's gonna be huge - but why has it only 2 and a bit pages to the thread? Not of interest ??? ???
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Could be the difference between the cyber racers and those that actually use their old dirt bikes? :D
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Well I’ve had a bummer of a weekend.
A DNS.
I was busy getting my bike ready on Friday when the missus wasn’t feeling well. She was good enough to drive herself to hospital while I finished fitting the new fork seals & PD valves.
Seems she has a case of suspected appendicitis, although their still not sure.
I had the ute loaded and ready to go but then I came down with a case of ‘guilt trip’ and so I just moped about all weekend.
I did manage to drag myself out of my arm chair at one point to visit her in hospital.
I hope she gets better soon, my son and I are getting sick of take-away and where running out of clean clothes.
Dangerous Dave rang earlier while on his way home with his tall tales. Seems it was a bit muddy and there was the odd creek drowning.
95 starters sound’s pretty good, although it should have been 96.
I’m over missing it now so looking forward to hearing everyone else’s adventures, and from what I have heard so far it was one of those events that had a lot of memorable moments.
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I wish I could have made it too Geoff your living conditions sound exactly like what happens when my mum is away I knew I should have put a knobby on the xr and went but no I decided to stay and play footy bad idea. ::)
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Just got home.... Outstanding weekend. Even the weather came good - managed a little sunburn in the spots that weren't covered in mud! :D
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I got to Agree Canam is was a well laid out track it was a pity one of the
early riders broke the bunting and did not replace it that caused a fair bit
of confusion untill was fixed done a lap never got bogged and had a good
ride with Rach: Joe and Jamie we just worked as a Team in the rough stuff
thanks all those involved with the setup.
Poppy...
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Geoff, Geoff, Geoff.. Of all the ones to miss! I heard a couple of people say that this was the best vinduro ever, and frankly I'm inclined to agree (not trying to make you feel worse or anything). ;)
one of the early riders broke the bunting and did not replace it that caused a fair bit of confusion
Ah, and there I was cursing Drakie for his course marking!
Tex
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I never thought I'd see the day that "our Geoff" became a cyber racer!!! ;D.....You can fly up to QLD for Noel's Vinduro at the end of the month if you like.....there's a KDX400 waiting for you.
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Yeah, it was awesome. If there is an event that you can't miss, its Harrow.
The course was shortened down from the proposed 37km loop to around 20km, but what was left was still pretty tough going, thanks to a combination of "Harrow Arrow" and the mud.
Five(?) Sections were shortened down to three. The word was that Section Two was the tough one, with two significant boggy sections, but Sections One and two and Three were OK.
The course was a clover leaf, with the end of sections one, the start of sections two and three all being in the one spot. The end of S3/start of S1 was the fuel dump near the start.
Riding through people's backyards was a novel experience, and is part of what makes Harrow unique.
Then the usual first lap arrow chase, trying to find the track. It was funny the way groups of riders would form and break up. It reminded me of playing 'chalk chase' as a kid.
Some of the bogs were detoured around, others couldn't be. It was weird having deep bogs on the side of otherwise dry hills.
As it turned out, the worst bog is S1 was bypassed, there was only one really bad bog in S2, and the killer section was near the end of S3 - a run up the side of a hill, with a fence on one side and the creek on the other. There was at least two bikes stuck in this section every lap after the first - sometimes a lot more.
Personal event report later.
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I never thought I'd see the day that "our Geoff" became a cyber racer!!! ;D.....
Cyber racer!! Yeah, unfortunately that’s me. While I have ridden in a few events I haven’t actually raced in one yet. ::)
You can fly up to QLD for Noel's Vinduro at the end of the month if you like.....there's a KDX400 waiting for you.
The head says…
You beauty, I’ll be in that.
The body says…
Race in an event, you dickhead, you did a stress test last week and you were only good for 8 ½ minutes.
The riding gear says…
Shouldn’t you be thinking about getting some new boots.
The missus says…
You should go, that’ll be good for you, but can you leave me with some spending money before you go.
The bank account says…
You idiot, you haven’t got a hope in hell.
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Thats it then, it's settled, your in, an interstate competiter, Noel will be rapped, if it's too hard we can wobble around together at a more leisurely pace...afterall it is QLD the Sunshine state....maybe you can work on your tan?.....a bit of networking for the business (Julia will pay ofcourse).....did I mention sunshine yet?......22 degrees during the day....beer O"Clock at night....you can fly up on Saturday and home on Monday...yer miss'es wont even miss ya...ps...dont fly Quantas ;)