I was talking the bloke at work that runs the asphalt plant (he rides a 1970's XT250 and owns a heap of 50cc 1960's - 1980's obscure European racing bikes) and he was saying that he did a ride a couple of years ago, that they all stayed in an old hall that they rented out for $100. Now assuming that this may have gone up some what, lets say it is now $200 per night it is still the way to go.

This is a great idea, this way all we need is sleeping bag, a change of jocks. Particularly if people are coming from a long way away, minimum of stuff to carry, and as long as everyone is happy to eat some sort of
BBQ meat and 3 veg, willing to rough it a little etc, cost will be around $100 for the weekend.

I am going to look into halls this weekend and availability on the October long weekend.

Here are some of my assumptions:

10 people x $100 = $1000............................................. .................................................. ................................ {running total $1000}
two Halls hire @ $200 = -$400.............................................. .................................................. ......................... {running total $600}
meals 2 days -$200 .................................................. .................................................. ....................................{running total $400}
sweeper ute to move stuff A - B leaving bikes free of luggage -$50 .... .................................................. ..................{running total $350}
prizes (everyone wins a mystery prize on Sunday night) -$150 .................................................. .............................{running total $200}
everyone get issued with commemorative a camp set of cutlery, plate and cup to save everyone dragging
along the kitchen sink it will all be provided then you take it with you at the end. -$200 ..............................................{run ning total $0}

A donation to local charity by popular vote on the weekend if there are more than 10 or cash left over!

Saturday Morning: Meet up,
Ride somewhere Saturday 200+ km.
Over night in some hall.

Sunday Morning: Eat
Ride somewhere else 200+ km
Over night in another hall prize draw.

Monday Morning: Eat
Go our separate ways.

Any thoughts on Option D. I am thinking about really covering some ground and this is going to be the way.





How does that sound