The 2014 Beaufort Vinduro, Nov 8-9

[Tex]

The inaugural Beaufort Vinduro will be held on the weekend of November 8-9.

This will be a long one – 120 kms in total, made up of 4 x 30 km sections. There’ll be a fuel dump at the half way mark. The route is not hard; all tracks are navigable by 4WD, except for a part that cuts through part of a pine plantation.  It will test your concentration and bike stamina! There’ll be ‘escape’ routes back to the start after the end of the four sections, so you’ll never be more than a 15 km trip back!

There’ll be a practise track available on Saturday afternoon, with the proper event held on Sunday.

Entry form and UVP application form will be sent out to our mailing list soon, and made available on the VERi website ASAP.

A big thank you to Engineered Environments and Discount Motorcycle Wreckers who have jumped in early as event sponsors.

Keep checking this thread and the VERi website for updates.

Tex

[Curtis]

Im exited! Will they be checking lights and horn for this one??

[Canam370]

Yes Curtis, they will be scruted.

[Canam370]

The committee is working on obtaining permission for riders to use rec-reg bikes and hopefully that will be settled in the next couple of weeks, so don't close off the option of attending what will be a great ride!

[Canam370]

It seems that the scenery around the Beaufort course is pretty spectacular with several elevated points of 360 degree views of the surrounding area. Hopefully not too distracting though - those climbs will likely involve some descents as well!
The first loop will see the Euro bike riders feeling right at home with snaking trails and climbs through mature pine plantations, undulating trails and long climbs cleared of stubble and rubble. It will be a blast.
Saturday afternoon from 12-4:00 the grass track special test area is all set for you to blow the cobwebs out of your mufflers and sort out the jetting (there will be some fast stuff on Sunday), and to help you to get into touch with your inner Malcolm Smith, Ted Goddard or whichever enduro deity you are trying to emulate.
Remember that the area is also a tourist region (as well as a great place to ride a dirt bikes!) so any non-riding hangers-on can find amusement out and about while you ride. Any style of accommodation will be catered for in the area, but if you want to camp at the Parc Ferme then basic facilities are available. Basic breakfast fare will be available and maybe also lunch.
VERi will be having a 'doorprize' of a free future event entry (hopefully you'll be looking to ride again next year!) to be drawn at the conclusion of the day. This is going to be a classy and classic event!!
More updates to follow.

[Canam370]

Don't forget to bring your membership card too - we'll use them at the prize draw and also to figure out if anyone needs rescuing at the end of the day!

[GMC]

Stop Press
Rec. Rego now approved for the Beaufort Vinduro

The roads and trails around this event have been approved for Rec Rego in areas where it is not normally allowed, the hardworking committee (I wasn't involved) have Liaisoned with Vicroads for an exemption which will include the escape roads back to base if so required.

[80-85 husky]

that's pretty handy

[Canam370]

Yeah, how goods this! The final VERi event for this season is shaping up to be a beaut! VERi isn't afraid to try novel events outside the pale to enhance the riding experience for participants. Bikes weren't beige in the day so why should the ride be!

[Canam370]

Don't forget to check your mufflers as well as lighting.

[80-85 husky]

whats a muffler

[odd1]

Who's lending me a bike if i come down?

[Canam370]

I've got a BMW175 with your name on it! Ask Geoff about it 

[Tex]

[80-85 husky]

"whos lending me a bike...."