{"product_id":"6-day-pre-adv-fest-2027-ride-with-john-hudson-copy","title":"6-Day Pre-ADV FEST 2027 Ride with John Hudson","description":"\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePRE-ADV FEST 2027 – 6 DAY RIDE\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eJoin \u003cstrong\u003eJohn Hudson\u003c\/strong\u003e for a one-of-a-kind adventure the week before \u003cstrong\u003eADV FEST 2027\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003cbr\u003eWe’re taking \u003cstrong\u003e40 riders\u003c\/strong\u003e on an incredible six-day loop through remote country west of Dorrigo — epic tracks, outback pubs, and full support along the way.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eStart:\u003c\/strong\u003e 15 August 2027 – 9 AM | \u003cstrong\u003eDorrigo Royal Hotel\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFinish:\u003c\/strong\u003e 20 August 2027 – 3 PM | \u003cstrong\u003eDorrigo Royal Hotel\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e   \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0003\/5422\/2127\/files\/Terms_and_conditions.pdf?v=1704753792\" title=\"Terms and conditions\"\u003eTerms and conditions \u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eJoin \u003cstrong\u003eJohn Hudson\u003c\/strong\u003e, founder of the APC Rally and one of Australia’s most experienced adventure riders, for an unforgettable \u003cstrong\u003e6-day adventure through the wild country west of Dorrigo\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is your chance to ride legendary outback tracks with \u003cstrong\u003ea support vehicle, sweep riders, and full mechanical backup\u003c\/strong\u003e — finishing right where \u003cstrong\u003eADV FEST 2027\u003c\/strong\u003e kicks off in Dorrigo.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e🏜️ \u003cstrong\u003eThe Route\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe’re heading into \u003cstrong\u003edesert country west of Dorrigo\u003c\/strong\u003e, exploring open Western NSW landscapes, rugged outback tracks, and remote pub towns.\u003cbr\u003eExpect long horizons, changing terrain, and pure Australian adventure.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTotal distance:\u003c\/strong\u003e ~3,800 km\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOnly 80 km of past APC Rally routes used\u003c\/strong\u003e — 100% fresh tracks\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eStart\/Finish:\u003c\/strong\u003e Heritage Hotel Dorrigo — \u003cem\u003e19 Cudgery St, Dorrigo NSW 2453\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e📞 (02) 6657 2016\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAccommodation:\u003c\/strong\u003e Pub \u0026amp; motel options at every stop (camping welcome)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSupport:\u003c\/strong\u003e Vehicle + sweep riders with mechanical skills\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEvenings:\u003c\/strong\u003e Tailgate drinks and maintenance sessions at the support truck\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e🏍️ \u003cstrong\u003eType of Riding\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis ride suits \u003cstrong\u003eall adventure-capable bikes\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003cbr\u003eYou’ll ride open Western country with \u003cstrong\u003eeasy go-arounds for any technical sections\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003cbr\u003eDays are designed to finish around \u003cstrong\u003e4 PM\u003c\/strong\u003e, with plenty of interesting stops along the way.\u003cbr\u003eMany of these tracks are rarely found — a unique opportunity to ride them safely with backup and mates.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e🗓️ \u003cstrong\u003eDaily Itinerary\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDay 1 – 15 Aug 2026: Dorrigo → Coonabarabran (512 km)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eHighlights: Ebor Falls, Wollombi Falls, lunch in Armidale\u003cbr\u003e🏨 Imperial Hotel (02) 6842 1023 | Acacia Motor Lodge (02) 6842 1922\u003cbr\u003e🍽 Dinner: Golden Sea Dragon Chinese Restaurant @ 7 PM\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDay 2 – 16 Aug 2026: Coonabarabran → Bourke (517 km)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eVia: Warrumbungles, Macquarie Marshes, Quambone, Brewarrina\u003cbr\u003e🏨 Darling River Motel (02) 6872 2288 | Bourke Riverside Motel (02) 6872 2530\u003cbr\u003e🍽 Dinner: Port of Bourke Hotel – 32 Mitchell St Bourke (02) 6872 2544\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDay 3 – 17 Aug 2027: Bourke → Tibooburra (520 km)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eVia: Wanaring \u0026amp; 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