{"product_id":"apc-rally-origional-27th-march-2027","title":"APC RALLY Origional  27th March 2027","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Queensland start point has been moved further south to Tenterfield so we can spend more time in the high country. All new start points so we can ride new tracks .\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e8 Day Ride \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv dir=\"auto\"\u003eVideo From 24 rally \u003ca title=\"Apc Rally 24 Video\" href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=p22Cu43JrEg\"\u003ehttps:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=p22Cu43JrEg\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv dir=\"auto\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv dir=\"auto\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eStart points\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv dir=\"auto\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTenterfield NSW  (Tenterfield tavern \u0026amp; Motor inn)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv dir=\"auto\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWingham NSW   (australlian hotel 24 Bent street)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv dir=\"auto\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBathurst  NSW ( The Victoria hotel 3 keppel street)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv dir=\"auto\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBairnsdale  Vic  ( Grand Terminus hotel 98 Mcleod street)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv dir=\"auto\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGet your mates sorted. Fuel range req. 250 km\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv dir=\"auto\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe ride finishes on a Saturday night so you have an extra day up your sleeve if you need it\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTrack Notes \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eInformation Guide\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe course is a massive loop of the best riding in Australia.  Riders can leave work on a Friday afternoon and than go to one of the Five start points. The course is approximately 4300\u003cstrong\u003e km\u003c\/strong\u003e in length. The APC rally is designed so riders can take easy options around more technical sections if they have a large touring bike or are not confident to take on these sections. If riders are traveling as a group and they have different skill levels it is easy to regroup at the next town and continue to ride together.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTo keep costs low riders start and finish at the same point and hopefully, a start point is not too far for them to travel. Most riders will only require 5 days' leave from work.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRiders are supplied with track maps and comprehensive track notes. All riders need a functioning GPS or phone app. I would suggest many have the GPS and Phone navigation App called GAIAi set up with the course before the start.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe key to this ride is the fact that other riders are on the course to help you. You can turn up by yourself and quickly meet other riders.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOnce riders have entered here an entry form that requires more information shall be sent to them.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOption 1: Planned ride with Accom booked $890 ( For those who like a group ride atmosphere)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA completely planned out ride where a group of riders will start and finish at the same locations each day. This makes the ride a lot more social and as we are getting older it’s good to know how far you are going and that a bed and a hot shower is waiting for you. Only 30 positions per starting point are available with this option.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRiders are provided a list of accom at each night spot and are required to make the bookings. This way you can share or get solo rooms depending on your budget. Accom list provided 7th Jan 2025\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOption 2: Non Planned  ride $890\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRiders taking this option can ride as far as they want each day and camp if they wish. They can still get accom they usually just book accom at about lunchtime each day. In most parts of the track another town will be available every 100 km. Simply select a town that the Option 1 riders are not in. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOption: Personal challenge Ride $890\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is where riders agree to carry a spot tracking with live tracking and they are doing the course as quickly as possible and all agree on no riding before 6 am and not after 6 pm. They can use accom if it works out but the spot tracker must show the same location at 6 pm and 6 am the next day.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe spot trackers will be supervised constantly, and all riders must agree to have this information shared on social media. Spot locations will be verified every morning and a group spot page will be available to all riders.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAll difficult options must be completed this ride format is designed to be tough both mentally and physically.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePRE-EVENT GPS LOADING Sessions and ride Briefings \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWe will have GPS loading sessions\u003c\/strong\u003e:  Brisbane March 5th Bulimba Golf club Friday 6 pm.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSydney March  6\u003csup\u003eth\u003c\/sup\u003e  Rag and Famish Hotel Sat 3 pm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMelb March 7\u003csup\u003eth\u003c\/sup\u003e Preston Hotel 635 high street ,Preston \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThose who cannot make the GPS loading sessions can mail there GPS to APC Rally address: P.O Box 785 ,Bulimba QLD 4171\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRide Information\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe have changed to March to avoid cold weather which means you don’t have to carry as much gear.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFUEL RANGE Required: 250 Km Min\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAll riders should try to have 300 km of fuel range so they can do diversions if required. It is always good practice to fuel up each evening and buy water at the same time.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTyres :\u003c\/strong\u003e The course can now be done on one set of tyres.  Bike shops are located on the route.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTyre recommendations; MOTOZ Tractionator adventure Rear, Pirelli Scorpion rally Front Ultra heavy 5mm tubes and 28PSI pressure.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e   Some stuff we recommend all riders do before they do this ride or any other ride.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGet travel insurance for the trip . \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.insureandgo.com.au\"\u003einsureandgo.com.au\u003c\/a\u003e (gold cover) $60\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGet spinal injury insurance http:\/\/www.pbf.asn.au\/            $48 for one year $250,000 pay out\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGet Racq Ultimate or equivalent in your state. $280 This is awesome road side assistance .\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGear recommendations.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGPS\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe highly recommend Garmin Montana with rugged marine mount and hard wiring kit, no extra sd card required and they come with good mapping software.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAll Gps units need to be hard wired. The one in your car will not work in this application because we need to be able to load a GPX file into it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eChain and Sprockets\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOnly steel sprockets should be used. Buy a $200 O ring chain. Have your gearing so you can do 100 km per hour without revving to hard.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRiding Gear\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGood Boots, Helmet and gloves are essential. Googles are handy in the dust. All riders need a camel back with at least two litres of water. Riders need to carry sunglasses and cap, leatherman and cigarette lighter.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCloths\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e3 socks, 3 jocks, two t shirts, 1 jeans, 1 jumper, shorts , thongs and casual sneakers.  (no more)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePersonal Items\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eToothbrush, Toothpaste, deodorant, brush, headache tablets, lip balm.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCamping gear ( only if you don’t have accom booked)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBikers swag, ground sheet, 1cans of stew, spoon, 4 muesli bars, 4 sachets of tuna and 4packets of noodles\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e1 spare water bottle. 1.5 litre\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePhone charger.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBike Spares and Tools\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYou need to be able to change a tyre. Two tyre levers, 6 gas bottles and dispenser. Spanner to undo front and rear wheel nuts. Set of allan keys, two screw drivers, 6,7,8,10,11,12,13 and 17 mm ring spanners.  Spare fuses, electrical tape, small zip ties 10, large zip ties 10, spare fuel filter. Filter oil in small bottle to redo an air filter on day 3. Use petrol and soapy water to clean it. Spare clutch lever and spare bolts.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis should all be in a tool roll.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePanniers and tie downs\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUse soft panniers they don’t get wrecked if you crash. ,Nomad moto are the best. Use ratchet straps and cut the ends to suit the place they are going. Burn the ends.  Buy a set of four and use the spare two to help to support your panniers. Buy two dry bags so your stuff won’t get wet when crossing creeks. When packing have all your pub stuff in one bag at the top of a pannier so its easy to unpack each night.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWet Weather gear\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAlways carry wet weather pants and jacket and buy two sizes larger than usual so it will fit over your riding gear. When it's cold you simply put this stuff on and it will make you warmer.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBike Mods\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eExtra plate on the bottom of your side stand. Usually heavier front springs on most bikes, Bark busters, and Loctite all bolts especially rear subframe. I strongly recommend fuel bladders as the best choice for carrying extra fuel.  Do wheel bearings before a big trip as well as fuel filter and oil change and most of your troubles will be avoided.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRemember the lighter you travel the less stuff that will brake on your bike\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTime lines\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePay and fill out entry form and then look at purchasing GPS and set it up on bike.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePrepare bike for rally in January this allows for delays on parts.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAttend Gps loading and information nights if unable to attend send GPS to Apc rally H.Q two weeks before event so it can be loaded and returned. Include $20 for return postage.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eReceive track notes 2 week prior to ride.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTurn up to start point with full tank of fuel, water and cash to pay for meals and fuel and accom when on the road.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEmergency information\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf a rider is seriously injured call 000 and complete first aid . 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