That time has come around again folks – the Annual IBA Australia Memorial Rides!
The Annual IBA Australia Memorial Rides are on again this September – based around
Saturday the 8th September with rides able to be done within
1 week either side of this date.
Some background:
The memorial rides are held all around the world every year, to honour past members and fallen riders.
In Australia we have formally held them in September for many years now, formed around the date of the passing of the founder of FarRiders, IBA Member and IBR competitor David “Davo” Jones.
This year will mark the 9th Anniversary of Davo's passing.
Your Memorial Ride (of IBA length) can be in one of two formats:
1. Complete an SS1600 or greater on the route of your choice, starting and finishing anywhere in Australia,
between Sat 1st Sept and Sun 16th Sept which is a week either side of 8th.
2. Complete an SS1600 or greater, finishing at, or near, or on the way to or from
Port Augusta SA,
on or around the 8th-9th September, to then participate in the
Memorial Service at the site
of the Memorial Plaque, Horrocks Pass Rd, Winninowie SA, on
Saturday 8th Sept at 2.00pm.
Memorial Plaque Coords: S32 37.533 E137 56.808
(Details for the gathering and group ride for this one are posted below).
Registration:
For any rider attempting an IBA length Memorial Ride during the above mentioned two weeks, will have their successful ride certified by Howard Entman of the IBA, as a specific “SS/BB…. Memorial Ride 2018”
In the wording of your certificate, you will have the option of paying a personal tribute to anyone you wish to name on your dedication.
For any certified ride,
you must register before the 8th of September.
Registration is now open here:
https://rides.jasonjonas.com/regRequest.php?id=569
Anyone wishing to get along to Memorial Ceremony at Horrocks Pass to honour Davo and other past riders but cannot or do not wish to complete an IBA ride, are very welcome to join us on the day or for the weekend at Port Augusta.
We would be proud to have you come along.
For the Memorial Service - Sat 8th Sept:
Meet up location: is the tarmac at the
Puma Roadhouse, Augusta Hwy, Hwy 1, Port Augusta. Here: -32.512146, 137.804034
The time: from 12.30pm (SA time) for a group ride to the Memorial Plaque, Horrocks Pass.
The Service a short service at Davo’s Memorial Plaque at
2.00pm.
Evening Meal and gathering - Sat 8th Sept:
Venue: Ian’s Western Hotel, Augusta Hwy cnr Caroona Rd, Port Augusta.
Time: 6.30pm - group booking made – please advise me if attending.
Good meals at dining room prices.
Links:
Paperwork for your ride is to be submitted following your ride in this format:
http://ironbutt.com/rideapp/rideappoz.htm
All paperwork for verification
after your rides to be sent
via email to this address:
[email protected] (Copy and paste into your email)
** Please note:
News was received recently that the
Wilmington Hotel has been closed down.
Enquiries reveal that the business was not viable and Jan closed the doors 3 months ago.
As first rumoured, there are some safety issues which may need addressing in future.
It is unknown to what extent this affects any future re-opening or potential accommodation.
This is why the gathering has been moved from Wilmington to Port Augusta this year.
Accommodation Options:
(close to dinner venue)
Motel Poinsettia - (08) 8642 2411 - Rooms $85 to $107, incl breakfast
Augusta Courtyard Motel - (08) 8642 3622 - Rooms $120 to $150
Acacia Ridge Motor Inn – (08) 8642 3377 – Rooms $90 to $120
Comfort Inn & Suites – (08) 8642 2488 – Rooms from $135
Discovery Parks – (08) 8642 2974 – Cabins from $103; Camping with ensuite $49
Shoreline Caravan Park - (08) 8642 2965 - Cabins $60 to $100, camping
(5km from the dinner venue)
Highway One Motel - (08) 8642 2755 - Rooms $80 to $125
Augusta Budget Motel - (08) 8642 2555 - Rooms $100 (flat rate)
(45km from dinner venue - Wilmington)
Beautiful Valley Caravan Park - (08) 8667 5197 - cabins, vans, camping
Plus other options in and around Port Augusta.
If planning on coming along, or just interested at this stage, please join the discussion and let us know.