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Clubroom => Vinduro => Topic started by: Tex on May 09, 2014, 01:48:22 pm
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The next VERi event will be the Hopetoun GP on June 1 at Hopetoun in the Wimmera region of Victoria.
It will be a loose recreation of the original Sunraysia/Hattah BP Desert Rallies of the early 1970s and the Hopetown GP in the USA.
It is only open to licensed riders with a registered bike, be it full rego, classic permit or Unlicensed Vehicle Permit (UVP). Recreational registration isn't acceptable.
Speaking of UVPs, today (May 9) is the last day to get your UVP form to Club Secretary Peter Drakeford.
More details about the event are available here: http://www.verivinduro.com.au/61/Hopetoun-Gp-Event-Info/
Tex
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Tex I might be imagining this but was there some talk about an acceleration test at the local airstrip? J
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God I hope so will be over 1/4 mile ?
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(http://i1043.photobucket.com/albums/b431/DoggyDigger/hopecopy_zps5184a675.jpg) (http://s1043.photobucket.com/user/DoggyDigger/media/hopecopy_zps5184a675.jpg.html)
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This'll be the one for you blokes with the big engines! No more b/s about who's beast is the beastiest or how you have broken land speed records while only being able to get into third gear (because all the events you've been to have pissy single trails) blah blah. How much fun will it be to get off the pilot jet! Or are you just a little bit .......SCARED? :o
Come along and enjoy the fun! Imagine riding at a place that the towns people actually WANT you to be there!
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Drakie hasn't any big bores you got anything for me to ride Can Am. I'm a plodder just ask Drakie!
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Have a look at On Any Sunday and look at the section of the movie where they show you the Elsinore event.
Rope start in the main street , bush sections and fast desert sections.
Come join us ,Experience your own Elsinore type event with us at Veri.
Come join our club , your club ,with upwards of 130 members and growing monthly
Get your entry forms in, this is an event that should not be missed.
We at VERi strive to bring our riders events that you wont find anywhere else in Australia.
Getting dirty the old fashioned way , thats our motto and thats our way
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(http://i1043.photobucket.com/albums/b431/DoggyDigger/hopecopy_zps5184a675.jpg)
In the far right of this image you can see the five star accommodation that our treasurer has organised for his fellow committee members, with a significant finders fee for himself included in the exorbitant rate...
A separate thread has been created for anyone who is interested in partnering up with others to share travel costs etc:
http://forum.ozvmx.com/index.php?topic=34408.0
Tex
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In the far right of this image you can see the five star accommodation that our treasurer has organised for his fellow committee members, with a significant finders fee for himself included in the exorbitant rate...
All would have been good if it wasn't for those cheap Chinese nails :o
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Drakie hasn't any big bores you got anything for me to ride Can Am. I'm a plodder just ask Drakie!
I'm pretty sure Drakie said 'plonker', not 'plodder'. ::)
You'll have to use your own Italian big bore - my Canadian equivalent is a bit sad at present. Maybe HVA will give you a dink on his new toy - it'll have enough mumbo to carry the both of you!
And don't blame the nails Geoff 'cause we've all seen the results of your domestic repair skills......have you got water yet?
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Can am yours or Drakies Rokon will do just fine!
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red rider has#1 plate so you guys will just have to follow his dust....
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Have a look at On Any Sunday and look at the section of the movie where they show you the Elsinore event.
Rope start in the main street , bush sections and fast desert sections.
Come join us ,Experience your own Elsinore type event with us at Veri.
Come join our club , your club ,with upwards of 130 members and growing monthly
Get your entry forms in, this is an event that should not be missed.
We at VERi strive to bring our riders events that you wont find anywhere else in Australia.
Getting dirty the old fashioned way , thats our motto and thats our way
nice sermon but I'm glad you stopped short of the chorus Robby:
" WHY GATHER "
"There is power in UNITY
Iron sharpens iron and together we can change the world. The power of TOGETHER is why we gather."
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Hey Teddy Bear
Hope to see you there
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Geoff 'cause we've all seen the results of your domestic repair skills......have you got water yet?
It's been raining so of course he has water - in the living room mostly.
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How's entries going? J
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Latest update:
Volunteer Dave Murray has been busy laying out the course for the Hopetoun GP, and he’s as sure as we are that everyone who takes part in this unique event is going to have an unforgettable time.
One piece of advice for two stroke owners is to perhaps err on the rich side when it comes to jetting. If you’re really keen bring a few spare jets with you and tune your bike accordingly on Saturday.
On Saturday, a test section in the dunes about 15 kms out of town will be available for practice and tuning (take those spare jets with you). The sand itself is quite damp at the moment, which will make the sandy sections a bit tricky on both days.
There’ll be a big start banner over Austin Street on Sunday where riders will depart from, and ride for about five kilometres out of town, before following an old railway line and then into the course proper which contains a wide variety of terrain and tracks.
The "goat paddock” is fairly open but you’ll need to be wary of the tufts of grass, as some of them are quite solid.
The road sections are quite enjoyable and will provide a welcome relief in between some of the challenging terrain. Standard gearing is probably best given the variety of terrain that riders will encounter.
(http://www.freesites.com.au/login/members/imagemanager/images/ca0daec69b5adc880fb464895726dbdf/breaking%20news/Hopetoun.sand.jpg)
A sample of the terrain that riders can expect.
Tex
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(http://www.freesites.com.au/login/members/imagemanager/images/ca0daec69b5adc880fb464895726dbdf/breaking%20news/Hopetoun.sand.jpg)
A sample of the terrain that riders can expect.
Tyre tracks going every which way,
Has Drakie been doing the arrowing again ;D
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Possibly , as you cannot see any arrows 8)
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they didn't say anything about the emergency ration pack for two weeks survival we "should " carry because of Drakies arrowing.... face it, we could all end up in the Northern Territory from there... ( big jump over the creek near mildura ;D ;D)
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How's entries going?
About 30 pre-entries so far the last I heard.
Possibly , as you cannot see any arrows
A roving flock of sheep from Harrow ate them apparently...
Tex
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We are still taking entries and will be on the day as well, all you need is a licence and a registered bike and $60 entry fee, no MA licence required.
Hopetoun loop exposed.
http://www.verivinduro.com.au/13/2014-Calendar-Of-Events/
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Closing date for postal entries has been extended to Wednesday 28 May. Pre-entry fee is $60, entering at the event costs $80.
No more UVP applications are being accepted however.
Make sure you bring all relevant paperwork with you to Hopetoun (licence, log book for CP, etc)
Tex
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Any opinion on tyre pressure and riding techniques. I've never ridden on sand before. J PS can't wait.
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Any opinion on tyre pressure and riding techniques. I've never ridden on sand before. J PS can't wait.
Jerry, pump your tyres up as hard as you can and sit forward on the fuel tank as far as you can and you will have a memorable time ;D
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Don't forget to attatch the little orange flag on the long pole to the back of the bike - the sand may get a little deep in spots and we don't want to waste too much drinking time at the end of the day digging around trying to find you! :o
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Are they proper sad dunes or just flat sand?
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I don't Think The committee are Taking yr Tyre pressure question VERI seriously Jerry. :P
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I expected nothing less from G from GMC. He's never been the same after he rode one of Spains finest. I suppose I will have to buy a raffle ticket for that Green snot ball to get back in his good books. J
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don't bother, im going to buy the winning ticket.... ;D
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don't bother, im going to buy the winning ticket.... ;D
Too Late I have all ready bought It ...
The Stig
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boom tish!
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I now have to work on the Saturday!! :'( so to save some time n dosh I might shoot straight there after work on the Weestrom and pack the swag :) is anyone coming through Bacchus marsh on the way that would have a spare spot for my Berg so I can get around the loop doing my duties and sweep riding on event day?? Extra lengths of tow rope will be made available out on the loop for anyone able to help out ;D
Cheers, Brendan
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Closing date for postal entries is tomorrow, and this includes entries sent via email. You will be able to enter at the event for $80.
Tex
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just finished my prep for Hopetoun... what was going to be a clean and scrub turned into a bit of a saga. I decided to straighten out the bent radiator and then realised the shroud was all cracked so put a bit of glue on it to hold it together. ::) noticed the clutch was slipping and that the release was immediate on the lever so off with clutch cover (luv husky clutch covers) adjusted the release mechanism...hopefully ok. refitted the water pump impellor circlip which was in the radiator :P
found the source of the annoying vibration.. lhs radiator bottom hose clamp head was touching the pipe. fiddly fix but all done
set of front wheel bearing and clean and grease of the brakes...notice that the speedo drive was bare... no replacement spacer..all this time!! that's why the forks were harsh, always pulled in too tight...idiot! put in a few washers and all looks much better.
both the chain guide rollers were naffed so whipped a couple up out of some carbon impregnated nylon.
lifted the needle up 1 clip and tightened the muffler end cap. quick spin around the block and its going good. the forks and front brakes are transformed, the motor is a little rich as expected in the mid and all is good.
need to charge the go pro and get it all over to rockets for a lift on saturday
Hopetoun here we come!!!
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Brendon's, can you get you bike to Sunbury as has space for one more bike, and kit bag etc
Regards luffy,
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Rog, you're a marvel, thanks for the PR. a reminder to all that VERi has Roger's book for $50 (unsigned) in your hand at the Hopetoun GP this weekend. These are collectors items and who knows what price they'll be on eBay soon? (Harrow medals anybody?)
I'm bummed out at the moment, the ute is at Dave's Ultra Tune workshop with serious engine issues and I strolled over to Red Plate the SWM at Sunshine Vic Roads and couldn't as they had no plates!!!!
Looking a bit tricky for my ETA at Hopetoun. I'll cage a ride up with Dave H if necessary tho.
Mumble mumble grumble......
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the cogs of misfortune have lined up like a well oiled spline eh mate ;D
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For "live" updates from the event, go to the Breaking News section of the VERi website:
http://www.verivinduro.com.au/8/breaking-news/
Tex
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A lot Can happen in less than 24hrs, With PE prep'd and car loaded & trailer attached a family crisis arose. So Canam was rudely awakened from his slumber b4 6am and advised that I would not be making the inaugural Hopetoun Vinduro :( and Drakies machine would have to squeeze in with the SWM. So Tex u will need to amend the update on the Veri site, except the bit about PE's being so awsome preparation is not req'd :P Next stop Beaufort fingers X'd
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Sorry to hear about the crisis Wombat, but at least CanAm was awoken at an ungodly hours, so it's not all bad news.
There are some new pics on the VERi site now under Breaking News.
Tex
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I see blue sky in the pics on the VERi site
Looks a nice camp ground too, wishing I was there
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Yes is sure does look like a beautiful setting for a fantastic event, with everyone drooling over the pictures from this years event I'd be pretty sure entries will be doubled in '15!! It's pissing down rain here in Bacchus Marsh, I've just put the lil one back to bed and I'm on my 3rd load of washing for the day :'( I'd rather be wearing an apron and pushing my bike at Hopetoun than here!! :-[
Cheers, Brendan
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Abosolutely Brendan, I reckon it will be as big a Harrow, I just like the layout of it. Well planned by the committee and this gettin Towns involved is a brilliant idea, the Veri club is bringing back old skool. Well done all :)
Just saw GMC doppelganger chris shaw with his KDX pipe woes, looks like a job for ''The REAL GMC'' ;D must be a KDX thing, can't wait til I get mine from the raffle 8)
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Well, home safe'n'sound and trying to get sand out of places it should never be. What a hoot of a ride/weekend! Big thanks to Beak and his crew for their efforts marking out a course which was both challenging and also challenging (yes, that's how I meant to say it!) and also to the various helpers, sweeps and the landowners - also not forgetting the riders, none of whom have any skirts in THEIR closets!
Maybe we'll get a ride report up soon. Visit the VERi site to view some pics. Hopefully more shots from out on the course will be posted soon.
VERi good fun - just for you!
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From the reports so far it appears Hopetoun was a huge success, I have a chamber repair coming in soon ;D
My only regrets were not being there out on the course...
... I could have sold fuel for 20 bucks a litre, main jets for 40 bucks each, given lessons on how to mix fuel and sold huge stocks of Maico pistons ;D :D
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what a blast!!!, chamber replacement Geoff, I think its beyond repair, it looks like those ballons the clowns twist to make sausauge dogs at kids parties... ill whip a report myself after I view the go pro
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My only regrets were not being there out on the course...
... I could have sold fuel for 20 bucks a litre, main jets for 40 bucks each, given lessons on how to mix fuel and sold huge stocks of Maico pistons
Watch out for the GMC van, coming to an event near you!
I think its beyond repair, it looks like those balloons the clowns twist to make sausage dogs at kids parties.
That is one of the funniest descriptions I've ever read!
Tex
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Yes great event well done to those people who made a real good loop in the sand, still cleaning out of every oriface known?
Had to have day off to recover as shoulders killing me, but had a blast and only fell off twice which must be a record for me as I enjoy picking up 160 kgs and kicking over till left leg looses feeling.
Well done all
Luffy.
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HOPETOUN GP
Can anyone post some desert photographs please ... so we can see how it all looked out there?
Cheers
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HOPETOUN GP
Can anyone post some desert photographs please ... so we can see how it all looked out there?
Cheers
Don't be pushy, it goes against the 'grain'. We're still 'sifting' through the shots. It'll be 'dune' soon. :)
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The Hopetoun GP was a fantastic ride. A huge thanks goes out to the land owners and towns people of Hopetoun and district for the opportunity to ride through this great part of the state and to experience some fantastic desert riding.The guys who came up with the concept and got the township of Hopetoun behind it did a great job. The course marking, marshalling, refuelling and scrutineering all went off without any concerns and with a relaxed attitude. The rain showers Saturday night caused a few initial concerns due to the clay pans around the course but not enough fell to cause any concern, only enough to keep the dust down.
After transporting out to the refuelling area the main loop had everything from heavy sand dunes, 2nd gear single track through the scrub, 4th and 5th gear four wheel drive sandy tracks and ridge lines through to top gear cruising transport sections. Nothing on the course was unrideable but some sections challenged the rider and their bikes. It didn`t matter if you rode 1 lap of the main loop or rode 4 laps it was a great day. After the ride there were a few comments heard that related to why people like riding big bore bikes up in the desert area. Doesn`t matter what you ride it`s all good fun. Congratulations to all involved it was successful weekend, can`t wait for the next one.
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imagine a classic "Laurance of Arabia" scene....it was nothing like that! ive got some go pro but its boring as I didn't see anyone....
when I passed luffy and his mate the camera had stopped :( it also stopped before the highlight of the ride and that was the "Wall of Death" (the Wimmera mallee channel -decommissioned). What a blast that was, I tried to hit the tight bend flat in 4th but it shot me out the top and into the paddock.... woo hoo..
the track after the first road crossing was called "conrod straight", on the first 2 laps I didn't notice the bump at the top of the crest but on the last two we got air....
the big sand dune after the 2nd road crossing was great... I saw the press crew all lined up and gave it the berries, pulled a ripper roosting turn in front of them...must of looked sensational...nearly as good as when the bike then kept turning left and I shot off the track into the grass and down the side of the dune.... that must have of looked hilarious :o
congrats to the team on assembling a great mix of desert stuff, a great ride... I rekon it will be a must do for next year, just luv going fast....
I learnt you don't need to upjet water cooled 2/'s and lifting the needle turned it into a 125 which was great in the deep sand...not!
husky's go well in the sand, sit back, twist on some "go" and let it find its own way to the next corner...(that's when the fight starts!)
I found a new tube in the middle of the track on the last lap so I stopped and went back for it (I need one )... I finally got back to the start (after a 30 k detour) and Drakie fronts me straight up, "great, you found my tube" and knocked it straight off... My tube my ....
the trouble with a big day in the saddle you cant think quick enough!! someone always takes advantage.... :D
if I can get organised, I will whip some go pro onto utube
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HOPETOUN GP
Can anyone post some desert photographs please ... so we can see how it all looked out there?
Cheers
Here you go B.B. Head off to the VERi site and check the link in 'Breaking news' and delight in the memorialised sandy mayhem...............
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Here is a bit of helmet cam footage that my son put together
http://youtu.be/AkejE2M_5CY
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excellent stuff.
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Looking at Rachelle's photos, specifically the XR crash sequence:
If the rider (Mark W?) was hamming it up, then well done.
If the rider wasn't hamming it up, and genuinely crashed like than, then I am highly impressed.
:)
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Looking at Rachelle's photos, specifically the XR crash sequence:
If the rider (Mark W?) was hamming it up, then well done.
If the rider wasn't hamming it up, and genuinely crashed like than, then I am highly impressed.
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No acting for Mark Nathan! He's an action hero - rides fast, crashes hard! No damage apart from his pride. As far as 'hamming it up', are you suggesting that the XR500 is a big pig? ;D
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You know, there are countries where puns like your's are punishable by public stoning.
I think Australia should be one of those countries.
;D
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He crashed that hard the earth moved..... And some how has a non- runner demised on 3rd lap after roller coaster section, but revenge is a dish best served chilled, and towed him with the Ktm... And will never let it go. And still not going at least I only need to kick till Monday?
Don't think he is aware of crash evidence so will break it to him slowly, one pic at a time he he...
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I think your enjoying this Luffy ;D :D
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Looked like a great event, well done to everyone involved. To me it looked more like those races in the late 60's, early 70's like Barstow to Vegas, I reckon your doing yourselves an injustice with the name..... it doesn't look like a Vinduro to me, it's not a motocross, not a trial, I would drop that word [vinduro] out of the race name [even though it's not a race?]....call it the "Hopetown GP" ...l'm not criticising, to me it looks like a unique event in our very small sport so why not give it a name for people to remember and talk about [the Conondale Classic has this reputation now, overseas you have events like Diamond Donn's, Farliegh Castle etc]....."vinduro" sounds lame.....just a thought....our VMX/Vinduro sport is very small and if we want to market our sport to other people then little things like this are where we can gain an advantage....once again, well done, hopefully one day I will come down and ride it!
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you'll have to put the (rac)coon skin hat on backwards and gear ya bike up!
though vinduro ensures everyone knows its non competitive.. the thought of competition does turn a lot of old trailbikers off as its (competition) a world away from a lazy couple of laps after a good chat the nite b4 ;D :D
PS its one I reckon we could have a race class if the time keeping could be set up....but probably too hard to run with the others in the middle. don't mess with it....
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It's official name is, the "Hopetoun GP" It was sort of based on a cross between the Hopetown GP at Hope ranch in 1967 and the BP desert rally.
http://r.search.yahoo.com/_ylt=AwrSbmL4OJVTJkoAAZML5gt.;_ylu=X3oDMTByaDNhc2JxBHNlYwNzcgRwb3MDMQRjb2xvA2dxMQR2dGlkAw--/RV=2/RE=1402317177/RO=10/RU=http%3a%2f%2fwww.youtube.com%2fwatch%3fv%3dqsiQVULeDMM/RK=0/RS=6cXjjpZquuXFysUf1tRc4xcITc0-
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And it was run in 'Hopetoun', not 'Hopetown' so it's best not to minimise VERi's event by comparison to that other one! :D The mention of a desert sled/Dakar exhibition 'class' has already generated additional interest for next year. While the event was well patronised this year I reckon it'll really grow in 2015 now that the word is out - it is a unique event where a real mix of machinery from pre85 MX bikes (with the purchase of a UVP) to pukka vinduro mounts can run together on a challenging course in the public forum.
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was a great ride in the spirit of harrow and will develop as time goes on to be a similar institution! hopefully i'll be back next year!