Adam Here since the start... Lifetime Members 10,282 Member For: 21y 6m 21d Gender: Male Location: Victoria Posted 06/08/11 06:59 AM Share Posted 06/08/11 06:59 AM (edited) High Country Cruise 2011Updates will be posted in this first post and the itineray may change over time as necessary - so please check back regularly on this first post DATE:Sunday 28 Aug 2011DESCRIPTION: This cruise was put together by Adam so thanks mate cos it looks a doozy Departing BP Wallan after a early morning coffee, we cruise up in a leisurely line up the Hume Freeway til we reach Glenrowan BP for a quick toilet break and 98 RON top up. Then shortly after leaving the BP we take an off ramp to head to Oxley (pls note Rudiger mate ) then onto the start of the Targa High Country leg at Whitfield. You'll understand why Targa chose this as one of their legs when you drive it - enough said Then it's into Mansfield where we have a sit down for lunch and a chin wag. After a hearty lunch, it's off again towards Eildon but taking the back south road - according to those who have driven it -it's pure twisties porn Regroup in Eildon for a photo opp near the dam wall (Dillz mate ) and after a quick coffee and farewells - those heading to West of Melbourne could go via Yea to Hume Freeway and those heading to South East Melbourne could head south via the Black Spur.All up actual route is about 345km from meet point to Eildon. We should end up in Eildon about 3pm then however long it takes you to get home from there. All on sealed roads.MEET: Depart 8am Wallan BP on Hume FreewayROUTE: LUNCH:Mansfield (Venue TBA)BRING:CB Radio (almost mandatory) EvilDaifu has a few spare loaners, Camera, Sunnies , Warm clothes (it's Winter after all)RULES:1. Obey all laws whilst on the cruise; this means no speeding, no overtaking over double lines (no matter how safe you think it may be), etc...2. There is a designated cruise leader who will lead the way and set the correct pace for all cruise members.3. Use the Buddy system - always make sure you can see the car behind you. This will give people behind you an indication on where to turn to make sure nobody gets lost.4. CB Radios - if you don't have one, follow the maps and directions given out. It is highly recommended to have CB as it enhances the enjoyment of the cruise being able to hear about road hazards and join in on the social chatter.5. Please turn up to the meeting points with a sufficient fuel in your tank and enough time before the departure time.6. Onus is on the owner/driver to ensure their vehicle is safe to drive on public roads and meets State road traffic authority laws.7. Please ensure you have a contingency plan if you have a breakdown or unnecessarily delayed. e.g. Roadside Assistance or a mate in another car who is willing to stay with you if necessary.8. If you wish to post this cruise up on any other social media site e.g. facebook, myspace, twitter - please obtain permission from the Cruise Controller/Mod organising the cruise first.9. By attending this cruise you agree not to hold FordXR6Turbo.com, it's Administrators, Moderators, Cruise Controllers, or Owner responsible / liable for any damage and / or grief sustained (simply; you are responsible for your own actions).Emergency NumbersRACV Roadside Assistance ph 13 72 28Police ph 000Ambulance ph 000Fire ph 000CFA VIC ph 000Victorian Bushfire Information ph 1800 240 667VIC Wildlife Emergency ph 1300 094 535VicRoads HazardReport Hazard ph 13 11 70Information ph 13 11 71CRUISE LIST:1. Adam2. EvilDaifu3. scottymadf64. Tonezxr6t 5. Ant k6. Rockatansky7. dre8. desciple9. Dagabond 10. Rusty XR6T11. Dillz12. quirdan13. nick d14. captain 15. k31th16. Muratori17. NAKKAS18. Rudiger19. shananp20. bunnaMaybes:1. fpvbf2. STAINLESSSo post up below if you're coming or would like to come - it's a good way to meet your fellow FordXR6Turbo.com enthusiasts and enjoy the rush of rumbling through in a line of XRs Edited 27/08/11 10:26 AM by EvilDaifu Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EvilDaifu Cruise Whore Moderating Team 5,130 Member For: 19y 3m 11d Gender: Male Location: Melbourne Posted 06/08/11 09:03 AM Share Posted 06/08/11 09:03 AM Good one Adam So date next? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Adam Here since the start... Lifetime Members 10,282 Member For: 21y 6m 21d Gender: Male Location: Victoria Posted 06/08/11 09:54 AM Author Share Posted 06/08/11 09:54 AM I was thinking at the end of this month. Sunday 28th August.I'll check out the route tomorrow. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dillz Three pedals are better then two.. Donating Members 15,637 Member For: 17y 5m 21d Gender: Male Location: Melbourne Posted 06/08/11 10:34 AM Share Posted 06/08/11 10:34 AM Thornton, Taggerty, Buxton black spur would be more interesting then the yea way imo. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Adam Here since the start... Lifetime Members 10,282 Member For: 21y 6m 21d Gender: Male Location: Victoria Posted 06/08/11 11:27 AM Author Share Posted 06/08/11 11:27 AM Thornton, Taggerty, Buxton black spur would be more interesting then the yea way imo.That way is ok for those people that live out that side of Melbourne. Not so good if you're from the northern or western suburbs. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paulie2256 Donating Members 7,441 Member For: 15y 11m 25d Gender: Male Location: SE Melbourne Posted 06/08/11 11:57 AM Share Posted 06/08/11 11:57 AM +1 for dillz suggestion Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EvilDaifu Cruise Whore Moderating Team 5,130 Member For: 19y 3m 11d Gender: Male Location: Melbourne Posted 06/08/11 12:21 PM Share Posted 06/08/11 12:21 PM We'll I'd suggest we all pull up in Eildon for a quick cuppa and farewells then we can split into 2 different groups - those that want to go home via Black Spur and those that want to go home via Yea I'm okay for Sunday 28 August - Adam and I were discussing a 8am start at Wallan BP - thought I'd warn you ahead of time so you could get your beauty sleep lads Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Adam Here since the start... Lifetime Members 10,282 Member For: 21y 6m 21d Gender: Male Location: Victoria Posted 06/08/11 12:33 PM Author Share Posted 06/08/11 12:33 PM It's pretty much all over after Eildon, so people can take which ever way home they please. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dre Resident idiot. Donating Members 2,068 Member For: 14y 1m 27d Gender: Male Location: Melbourne Posted 06/08/11 12:56 PM Share Posted 06/08/11 12:56 PM +1 for early start!+1 for home through black spur Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Adam Here since the start... Lifetime Members 10,282 Member For: 21y 6m 21d Gender: Male Location: Victoria Posted 07/08/11 06:15 AM Author Share Posted 07/08/11 06:15 AM Just got home from the reccy lap of the route and I think it's a cracker! Rained the entire way, but that wasn't a problem. Still dry inside the car. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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