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Archeron Way Cruise 2011


EvilDaifu

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Archeron Way End of Year Cruise 2011

Updates 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 :thumbsup:

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DATE: Wednesday 28th December 2011

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So finally drove the Archeron Way and it's a really good drive - I mean really good. But farrk would be good if my taxes went to sealing it all the way :roflmbo: So you can't do it end to end if you're afraid of dirt roads and the dirt road was more potty than Bill and Ben the Flower Pot Men :roflmbo:

But it really is still worth doing it to the edge of the sealed road - there is are really great photo opp there by the river.

So here's the route for the Archeron Way Cruise:

10:30am leave Diamond Creek Maccas. Lunch at Healesville about 1pm. Finish at Pakenham about 3pm. It's better if the route is done that way rather than the other way. We do the Black Spur twice on this route as well - it's nice scenery :thumbsup: Wanted to keep the cruise a bit shorter - so decided not to do Reefton Spur and Marysville.

There is 5km of dirt road near Mt Donna Buang included but it's well maintained and smooth as a baby's bottom so nothing to be scared of there. I personally drove it and couldn't tell the difference between it and the sealed road :drivingalong:

MEET:

Depart 10:30am Diamond Creek Maccas

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ROUTE:

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LUNCH:

Beechworth Bakery in Healesville.

BRING:

CB Radio (optional), Camera, Sunnies :cool1:, Brolly (if it's drizzling :roflmbo: )

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 Numbers

RACV Roadside Assistance ph 13 72 28

Police ph 000

Ambulance ph 000

Fire ph 000

CFA VIC ph 000

Victorian Bushfire Information ph 1800 240 667

VIC Wildlife Emergency ph 1300 094 535

VicRoads Hazard

Report Hazard ph 13 11 70

Information ph 13 11 71

CRUISE LIST:

1. EvilDaifu

2. TRA1NR

3. HER-XRT

4. Rockatansky

5. bunna

6. Benfu86

7. Adam

8. daztbo

9. Craig909

Maybes:

So 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 :thumbsup:

Edited by EvilDaifu
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  • Turboless
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I was thinking the same..lol

and you never know about the weather here in melbourne so may turn out perfect for u guys :spoton:

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C is Healesville but Google Maps just puts the last letter on top if the same location is mentioned twice in the route :beerchug:

Yep and fully agree, Melbourne's weather is so changeable - it actually might turn out to be fine weather :drivingalong:

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looking forward to this Gary, might have another guy coming along too, riff0406 is his username. hope the weather hold out!

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