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EVENT DETAILS

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START - Longreach, QLD

FINISH - Toowoomba, QLD

DATE - 20th - 26th June 2022

DURATION - 6 days/7 nights

ROUTE DISTANCE - 2800km

GROUP SIZE - 50

OPEN TO: BMW GS owners, we also offer the bring a mate on another brand policy for this event.

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DESCRIPTION

A 6 day ride taking in the best Outback Queensland has to offer! The adventure begins in Longreach and heads south-west making our way to the iconic outback town of Birdsville 2 days later. You will have the opportunity to visit and even ride up the famous "Big Red" sand dune which sits on the very edge of the Simpson Desert. Once we leave Birdsville two more days of spectacular outback riding awaits followed by another 2 days of country roads as we make our way back into Toowoomba to complete the ride. 

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DISTANCES

Day 1 - 460km

Day 2 - 470km

Day 3 - 520km

Day 4 - 480km

Day 5 - 440km

Day 6 - 490km

(Distances are a guide only and are subject to change without notice)

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ROUTE DIFFICULTY

This route best suits adventure riders with some decent off-road riding experience. It is not the route for first time off-road riders. Outback riding conditions can change at a moments notice and are extremely variable. Expect the unexpected, always. 

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WHAT YOU NEED TO BRING

We want this to be easy for you! All you need to do is turn up on your GS in your riding gear and have a 55L soft roll bag with your personal luggage in it. You will also need a 55L soft bag with your camping gear in it. We will carry the bag in the support vehicles for you. A small tank bag or tail bag is handy to carry gear liners, spare gloves etc. Below is a list of some items that can make the event more enjoyable.

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  • Camping Gear

    • Compact Tent​

    • Mattress

    • Sleeping Bag

    • Pillow

    • Chair

  • Two pairs of gloves, regular and cold weather

  • Thermal clothing layer is great to add warmth without bulk when riding

  • Gore Tex or wind breaking layer to ride in, especially for cold mornings

  • Goggles

  • Camelbak for hydration and to carry snacks

  • Warm jacket for nights

  • Garmin Inreach, Spot Tracker or similar. While not required these are a great investment for remote riding, even amongst a supported group.

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TYRES

Off road style tyres are required, we recommend Metzeler Karoo 3 tyres and this is what staff bikes will be fitted with. Other examples are Continental TKC 80, Pirelli Scorpion Rallye or similar. Please begin the event with new or as near new tyres as possible. We will carry spares but they are for fixing damaged tyres only, not for tyre replacement due to wear.

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BIKE TRANSPORT

You will receive our transport booking form in the coming weeks which will allow you to book and pay for bike transport to and/or from the event if required.

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INCLUSIONS:

  • Planned Route

  • Lead and sweep riders

  • 5 Night Motel Accommodation

  • 2 Nights Camping

  • 5 Dinners

  • 3 Lunches

  • 6 Breakfasts

  • 3 Fuel Top Ups

  • Sweep Vehicle

  • Event Doctor

  • Luggage Support

  • Tyre Support

  • Event T-shirt

  • Event Sticker

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Adventurer Package - $3799 (Single Accommodation)

Explorer package - $3399 (Shared Accommodation)

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