After leaving Bathurst, we did a lap of Mt Panorama on the bikes which gave us a whole new respect for the drivers that race on this circuit! We then continued on and had a quick pitstop at Cowra...
Continue ReadingDay 2: Grenfell to Hay
As was expected, chaos set in early today – with many not getting their breakfast until after 9am! We’ll have to tighten up as the km’s will start to increase from here on and 8am and 7am starts beckon soon!...
Continue ReadingDay 1: Camperdown to Grenfell
Day 1: Camperdown to Grenfell Rideout to Leura for what had to have been the windiest and coldest fuel fill-up in history! We ended up with 27 bikes at Leura, after approx 35 riders departed the Deus Ex Machina Cafe....
Continue ReadingMy biggest challenge…
I’ve done quite a few motorcycle trips before, but must admit I’m the calmest ahead of this trip than any of the others in the past. Although it’s going to be twice as long as any of my previous...
Continue ReadingRobbie’s Ready!!!
So after a number of days of getting my bike prepped up, I’m ready to go!!! This has been a serious overhaul. New tyres, (front and back), new brake pads, full service, new seat, new headlight, luggage rack and new...
Continue Reading2010 Black Dog Ride to the Red Centre – Detailed Itinerary
Accommodation and Functions Itinerary Stops Detailed Itinerary, Functions and Accommodation. Km Sunday, 5 September 2010 7:00 AM Breakfast at Deus Ex Machina, Camperdown 10:00 AM Mass ride departs Deus Ex departs for Katoomba 102 Break + Fuel 11:30 AM Morning Tea in...
Continue ReadingLAUNCH Party: Are you coming?
Hi All, In order to plan with the local authorities (Police & RTA) we need to know whether you plan to attend our launch party on 5th September. In order to make our lives + those of the organisers as...
Continue ReadingT minus 12 Days!!!
Its getting close now! After over a year of planning with fellow riders @AndrewBlanda and @RazChorev, the adventure that is Riding4aCause is about to hit the road. And I’m excited!!! Its been fun process regularly catching up with Raz and...
Continue ReadingProgress update: August
The plans for the launch party are coming along well – we’ve created the Black Dog Ride to the Red Centre Launch Party! facebook event so people can let us know if they will be attending on the morning of...
Continue ReadingProgress: 19th July 2010
A great meeting with Katy Daniells (our Logistics coordinator) this morning to get things on track! Here’s a summary of the past week and what’s in planning for this week: Rider Update: At last count, there were 23 confirmed riders...
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