Now that you can bring a vehicle to the venue you have more space to pack those goodies that will make your tented experience a lot more pleasurable

Personal

Don’t forget your tent or if you need one , we can supply subject to availabilty.

Each year you need to bring along a sleeping bag, mattress and pillow. Beyond that it's up to you. Toiletries, some casual clothing (something warm for the evenings), rain gear (just in case), a towel, a few snacks, a torch (or headlamp) and some cash for petrol and the bar. Don't overdo it but make yourself comfortable. A small folding stool/chair has been considered by some to be an essential. You decide.

Puncture repair

Probably the number one requirement for a trip like this is a puncture repair kit. In this you would include spare tubes, patches, solution, CO2 canisters (2 per tyre) a BlowJob/Finilec type aerosol and tyre levers.  Practice on how to use it is an advantage although not essential – there’s a couple hundred “experts” to tell you how!

Tools

Basic tools for roadside repairs can always come in useful. Each manufacturer pledges support with service vehicles but they are only be available during the event stages so remember you are on your own travelling to and from the event. Most of us add to our tool kit with a few of our own personal preferences. 500ml oil is also useful.

Luggage

Soft or hard panniers, top cases and tank bags are available from various sources and can make your life a whole lot easier than strapping everything on with rope and tie downs.  In 2011, bikes can be trailored which will remove packing and space limitations.

Tyres

Tyre choice for the Rallye Route 1 is knobblies. On Route 2 you could probably get away with dual-sport tyres but knobblies again make life easier. Route 3 has proved fine on dual sport tyres.

RidingGear

Adventure/enduro type helmet, jacket, riding pants, gloves and boots are recommended – if not considered essential. And as you'll be doing some long rides, a Camelback with your favourite juice or water is recommended.

Pray you won't need it, but a rain suit tucked away has saved plenty bacon in the past.

GPS

The route corners and intersections are always be marked so you either need to bring your GPS or adopt a riding buddy who has one. Downloads will be available nearer the time on this website and at the event itself.  

Downloads will only be available in Mapsource format (GPX) and as a PCX5 download.