The Cost
Donation
Each participant must raise a minimum of $500 for the Apex Copper Coast Family Retreat. The funds can be raised from donations, sponsorship, or you could simply contribute the $500 yourself, it's up to you. Once we receive your registration form, a fundraising pack will be posted to you. This pack will include a tax deductable receipt book and details explaining banking procedures. The highest fundraiser will be acknowledged during the presentation night on the ride. All monies raised need to be deposited by the 1st October 2011.
The Apex Copper Coast Family Retreat is being established by the Apex Clubs of Clare, Crystal Brook, Jamestown, Kadina, Kimba, Maitland, Port Augusta & Whyalla in support of Cancer Council SA. The cabins will be available to families who are experiencing cancer. The physical, emotional, and financial burden of cancer can be over whelming, and extends from the individual tackling the brave fight, throughout the whole family. Our aim is to ease this burden providing a relaxing break at Wallaroo a stone throw from the beach, enabling families during or after treatment to relax and enjoy their time together, creating new precious positive experiences & memories.
All donations of $2 or more are tax deductable.
Registration Fee
A Registration Fee of $300 (non-refundable) is payable by each participant along with a completed registration form to reserve a place on the ride. Get in early as numbers are limited & interest exceeds the number of beds we have available. The registration fee covers 3 nights' accommodation from 13th - 16th October, 3 breakfasts, 4 lunches, 3 dinners, some light refreshments throughout the ride and assists with back up vehicle expenses.
All other food and beverages are at your expense.
[Registration form]
Monies received from the public or sponsorship cannot be used to cover the registration fee and/or riders personal expenses.
Accommodation
Accommodation is shared, dormitory & country pub style rooms you will need to bring a sleeping bag, & pillow for the first night.
For those who were on the 2010 ride a slight change in accommodation venue has been necessitated due to the increased number of riders in 2011.
Day 1: Angorichina Tourist Village
Day 2: Leigh Creek Tavern
Day 3: Eldo Hotel - Woomera
The Terrain
There will be a mix of single track (nothing too extreme), public dirt roads and some bitumen, unfortunately we can't get around this but we've kept it to the minimum. If you have some dirt riding experience you should be fine. As always please ride within your limits. A total of 959 kms will be ridden during the ride. Remember it's a fun ride not a race!
The Bike
The bike must be a Honda CT 110 'Postie' in good mechanical and roadworthy condition. It must have current registration and you must hold a current motorcycle license. Any modifications are ok as long as it's legal and still basically resembles a Postie. Must be an Automatic Honda 110 or 90 motor - NO CLUTCH.
Go to the POSTIE BIKE TAB for information on how to buy and setup your postie bike.
Fuel Range
You will need a fuel range of 212 kms for the stretch between Leigh Creek and Andamooka via Farina and Mulgaria Station. A Postie will do approximately 20 kms per litre on this type of ride. Therefore you will need a minimum of about 13 litres on your bike. The standard tank holds about 5.5 litres so you will need a further 10 litres minimum. This can be done by adding another tank; an old 10 litre XR tank or similar is ideal or you could carry two 5 litre plastic fuel cans on the rear carrier. If you choose the jerry can option it must be approved to carry fuel.
Back up Vehicle
There will be back up vehicles to collect any broken bikes and or riders, it will carry some emergency fuel (remember you must be self sufficient will fuel between each petrol station stop), an esky with a few 'refreshments' and trail snacks, and a few spare tyres in case anyone is unlucky enough to stake one.
An enclosed luggage truck will carry your overnight bag with clothes etc., BUT PLEASE KEEP IT AS SMALL AND LIGHT AS POSSIBLE.
What to Bring
- All riding gear including full face helmet, goggles/visor, gloves, jacket preferably with armor, boots, sturdy pants and don't forget the kidney belt!
- Hydration pack preferably a minimum of 3 litres or you should carry 3 litres of water on your bike
- Tools and spares including tubes and tyre changing equipment
- Clothes for evenings
- Towel
- Toiletries
- Camera
- Money
- Any personal medication
- Basic First aid items
- Sleeping bag & pillow
- And most importantly, your Postie bike and a sense of humor!
Safety
This is a fun event to raise money for a worthy cause so the last thing we want is anyone getting hurt. We will be in some remote areas and help could be a considerable time away so please ensure you ride within your limits.
We are extremely grateful to have a qualified paramedic attend the ride who will be able to attend any emergencies if they occur. However this does not replace the need to have ambulance cover.
We carry UHF radios, satellite telephones (for emergency's use only), first aid kits and water in all back up vehicles. In addition to this some of the official postie bike riders carry portable UHF radios.
WE STRONGLY RECOMMEND YOU HAVE AMBULANCE COVER.