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To keep things flowing on the trails and ensure everyone gets the best possible ride ENTRIES WILL BE LIMITED TO A MANAGEABLE NUMBER. PREFERENCE WILL BE GIVEN TO ONLINE PRE-ENTRIES, SO HEAD TO THE “ENTER EVENT” SECTION OF THE WEBSITE AND ENTER NOW! IF YOU INTEND TO ENTER ON THE DAY THEN PLEASE RING THE DAY BEFORE TO CHECK ENTRIES AREN’T ALREADY FULL.
When you arrive follow the signs to the parking area. You can pit out of your vehicle but please park close together in an orderly manner as we have a lot of vehicles to accommodate. The riding of motorcycles is only permitted at walking pace in the designated laneways. If you ‘hoon’ in the paddock then you’ll be asked to leave! The other important pit rule is NO LITTER, we are very fortunate to able to use the property and if we leave it in a mess we’ll lose it.
Who can ride the event? You can ride the event if you have a driver’s licence for one of the following motorcycle classes: Details at: http://www.dpi.wa.gov.au/licensing/yourlicence/9554.asp Make sure you bring your drivers licence, bike registration papers (Note: “No licence or Rego – No Ride”!) and Motorcycling Australia (MA) licence if you have one. If you don’t have a MA licence you may want to take out an MA Annual Recreational Licence (available from MWA 9371 5333), which is valid for any MA permitted recreational event such as the Capel 200, Adventure Rally, motocross practice, etc; otherwise you will need to purchase a MA One Day Event Licence with your entry that is valid for this event only. You will be issued with your riding number at registration which must be stuck on your front number plate before your bike can go through Machine Examination.
You must have your riding number on your bike and present your bike rego papers at machine examination. We do check your frame and engine number and No Papers – No Ride! This is a fairly long event and can be very demanding on your bike, so please make sure it’s in a clean and first class mechanical condition. A loose spoke can quickly turn into a collapsed wheel, ruin your ride and leave you waiting for ages in the bush until we can tow you out or the recovery vehicle arrives! Check and repair loose spokes and wheel bearings, fit a decent chain & sprockets and plug bar ends BEFORE you get to the venue. Don’t turn up with a bike in dodgy condition as we would hate to turn you away after driving so far! And make sure your bike has a full tank of fuel!! Helmets will also be checked, so make sure it has an AS1698 or equivalent sticker, fits properly and is not damaged.
Make sure you carry a basic tool kit and a spare plug. Carry plenty of water to keep yourself hydrated and take some nibbles too. Once cleared through Machine Examination you will wheel your bike to the parc ferme. Once in the parc ferme you will not be permitted to remove your bike from that area until you start the event. Minimum clothing is an AS1698 or equivalent approved helmet, gloves, goggles, motorcycle boots, nylon or leather trousers and a riding shirt or jacket. Full protective gear, including body armour /neck brace is strongly recommended. Please note that as the event is being held in DEC controlled State Forest TEAR OFF LENSES ARE NOT PERMITTED and only roll-offs or other non-disposable systems can be used.
There will be a compulsory Riders' Briefing before the event commences. Details of course arrows, signs, safety requirements and other information will be included in the briefing.
There will be no set starting order, except that riders planning to ride both the morning and afternoon loops will start first. Riders will start in rows of 6 riders leaving at one minute intervals, So when you’re ready to go just make your way with your bike to the starting queue in the parc ferme.
The main trail loop is approx 65 km long. The terrain is hard pack, dirt, sand and gravel with several water crossings. One loop will take an average ability rider about 1 ½ to 2 ½ hours to complete. Optional ‘Enduro’ sections are available for riders looking for something more testing. Bikes must be capable of completing at least 70 kms on a tank of fuel, as there are no refuelling points on the trail. The course will be signed with blue or red arrows stapled to trees to point the way and course signing and procedures will be explained at the Riders Briefing. THIS IS NOT A COMPETITIVE EVENT and it is very important that all riders pace themselves and ride safely and within their ability.
Sweep Riders will circulate among the riders to assist where necessary. If you would like to volunteer as a Sweep Rider please contact the Event Coordinator.
Qualified First Aid Officers will be in attendance. If a rider requires transportation to hospital an ambulance will be used.
Bikes that break down will not generally be recovered from the trail until the end of the day, but may be recovered at other times if safety permits. RIDERS OR OTHER PEOPLE ATTENDING THE EVENT ARE NOT TO ENTER THE COURSE TO TRY AND RECOVER BIKES. Recovery vehicles will be provided and ONLY the event organisers will be permitted on to the course to recover bikes.
Portable toilets will be provided. Please observe the LADIES ONLY toilets and keep them clean and tidy. If you have any spare water it would be appreciated if you could top them up during the day.
Camping is available on Saturday night for a nominal $5 on-the-gate charge per tent. Camping is only permitted in the designated areas. There will be portable toilets on-site, but no showers. Depending on conditions there will be a communal bonfire. No other fires will be permitted. Noisy, disruptive or ant-social behaviour will not be tolerated and you will be asked to leave – so if you plan on coming to party then stay at home! There is plenty of accommodation in Capel, Peppermint Grove Beach, Donnybrook, Bunbury and Busselton. Just contact the local Visitors Centre for details.
Whilst the organisers have put a great deal of effort into setting up and running the event they may require some assistance with minor jobs on the day. They are all volunteers, so if you hear a call for volunteers please offer your assistance.
The event venue is private property and must be respected. So please take all your litter and rubbish away with you. It is essential that you respect this requirement if we are to be able to use this property for future events.
For riders camping at the venue on Saturday night 12th September, save yourself the hassle of cooking and GRAB DINNER AT THE CAPEL COUNTRY CLUB. Just a short 10 minute drive back into Capel, the meals are huge and great value at $15 for any of the following, and they also have great beers on tap: We will have the barbie fired up and the Apex Club of Capel will be providing on site catering at the event on Sunday from breakfast time.
This is a SMOKE FREE EVENT and alcohol will not be available. Please respect this policy, and remember … smoking is really stupid!
Dogs are not permitted under any circumstance. Riders who bring dogs will be asked to leave the area.
All riders, spectators and other people attending the event are required to act in an orderly way, with respect for all organisers, volunteers and others attending the event. Abuse, both verbal and physical, and anti-social behaviour will not be tolerated and exclusion from the event will result. We encourage a safe and friendly environment. Family and friends are welcome and we are all there to have FUN. Children are welcome but you are responsible for their behaviour.
If you have any questions or require further information please contact the Event Coordinator Jeremy Connor on 0439 305 772 or email jmconnor@q-net.net.au
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