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Departs Officer. Still the same great ride with more daylight hours to enjoy it.
Ride Leader John Cook 0419 599 530 or (03) 9728 5769
NB Special Start time 0800 sharp on Saturday and location BP Outbound Pakenham Bypass - 5 KM east of Clyde Road..
Day one may be up to approx 560 km run up the Omeo Highway, then via Mt Hotham or Anglers Rest (The Blue Duck) up to Falls Creek. I may vary the route between Omeo and Howmans Gap subject to conditions on the day but my preference for 2019 will via Mt Hotham.
Quite a sizeable group will be meeting us at Bruthen for a hopefully early lunch.
Overnight stay is at Howmans Gap YMCA (5 km from Falls Creek) in bunk rooms. Full dinner, bed, bedding and towels followed by substantial breakfast is included in price of $98.50 per person payable direct in advance.
NB Price has increased. Please pay in advance by ringing Howmans Gap YMCA direct on 03 5758 3228
Great camaraderie in large dining room plus adjoining lounge. Sit and exchange some disgraceful lies over a drink. BYO drinks.
Day Two also has some great roads returning via Myrtleford, Oxley, Whitfield, Tolmie & Mansfield distance approximately 400 km. This may vary depending on circumstances on the day.
Total distance for 2 days is approximately 960 kilometres. I allow for approximately 7 hours riding and 2 hours of rest stops on day one.
THIS RIDE IS NOT FOR THE INEXPERIENCED OR EASILY FATIGUED.
This ride has now been an annual event since 1998. .
NB: If you intend to come please let me; John Cook know by 12 March 2019 at latest so that catering can be arranged.
NB: No last minute roll up as I need firm numbers for catering.
Put this date in your diary - You will have had time to recover from the 2019 National Rally 
Comments
Autumn Alpine Run Reminder
This event is now just over two months away and it really helps me if I have an idea of numbers in order to confirm booking
So, if you're coming do let me know asap and don't just assume that I will assume etc etc
Note: Prices have risen as detailed
Update re Registration and Payment for Autumn Alpine Run
As most of you would be aware I do need a minimum number of participants for this event to actually happen and confirm the booking at the venue, so
UPDATE 24 January
See you there
Autumn Alpine Run Final Reminder
Alpine Run Closing Date for Registration 12 March
A final reminder. The closing date for registrations is 12 March
Alpine Run Weather forecast
It won't be cold but some rain showers are a strong possibility again.
Two years running after moving it from May to March for more stable weather 
Pack your wet weather riding gear. Better yet, wear it and hopefully it won't be needed 