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TEST RIDE A 530!
We now have a 2008 KTM530EXCR available to test ride on all tours.
2008 PRICES
We've had to increase our prices slightly for 2008, but now they include all fuel (after your first tank), all meals (except when on tour to Margaret River) and transport of your overnight gear/spares etc on 2 and 3 day tours with the support vehicle.
TEST RIDE A HONDA
On 9 & 10 August 2008, Honda and the Honda Shop are suppling us with 4 bikes for riders to test ride on our Blackwood Valley Tour. There will be 2 x CRF250s and 2 x CRF450s to have a blast on. This is the perfect opportunity to ride these machines in real conditions over 2 days. Book early to avoid missing out.
GIRLS AND PARTNERS RIDE!
We've had lots of interest this year from lady riders who want to get out on some of the awesome South West riding trails but aren't keen on mixing it with a bunch of testosterone-fuelled blokes on one of our normal rides.
OK - we hear you! So we've created a special Girls and Partners ride on April 5 & 6 (it's up to you whether you bring your partners or leave them home minding the kids!).
Covering much the same trails as our regular Blackwood Valley tour we have crafted a ride that will suit anyone who can competently ride easy trails (it's not designed for absolute beginners). There will be optional easy / harder sections so it will be entrirely up to you if you want to tackle the more challenging bits.
This is going to be a great weekend but numbers are strictly limited so please book early.
38 TOURS LATER IT'S TIME FOR A SHORT BREAK!
We are taking holidays from Dec 3 to Jan 15 2008. John's done 38 tours this year, so needs some time out (and build his shed on our new property in Kirup). We intend to run at least some of the tours from Kirup next year which will have us into the choicest riding areas even quicker. 2008 is shaping up to be the biggest and best year yet!
2008 RIDE CALENDAR NOW AVAILABLE
We've just released the ride calendar up until end September 2008. Suggest you contact us ASAP to register interest in your preferred date, especially if you intend to hire a bike, as there is already strong demand for next year.
NEW OPTIONS FOR BIKE HIRE
Two new hire options are now available - a KTM450EXC and a TTR 230. These two additions to our hire fleet allow us to cater for an even greater range of riders. Please book early to secure these bikes as they are very popular.
KTM 250 EXC-F For Sale
Our KTM has now done 50 hours and as we are trying to keep our performance bikes fresh, we are ready to update it. If you are looking for a good second hand bike, give us a call on 0429 825 775.
5 NEW TTR 250s JOIN THE FLEET
We've just purchased 5 brand new TTR250s to refresh our hire fleet. These bikes are ultra-reliable and great fun to ride - but they're in high demand so please book early to ensure you don't miss out.
NEW BASE CUTS ROAD TRAVEL
West Coast now has a new permanent departure point, just south of Boyanup on the South West Highway. This location means our tours now enter the bush within 5kms of leaving the base, instead of the previous 30kms stretch of bitumen from Bunbury. More importantly, it means an end to the tedious last 30km of bitumen on the way home!
CHANGES AT WEST COAST
After years riding and working together, and a 2 year partnership in WCTBS, John Staines has bought out Garry Whittle's half share in the business. Garry founded the business 8 years ago and has been the front man of WCTBS ever since. Garry was wanting to have a bit of time out to enjoy other activities, and importantly, spend more time with his son Jake.
GO ORANGE!
We've just added a new 07' model KTM 250 EXC-F to our hire bike fleet to cater for those wanting to ride a "ground breaking offroad weapon".
This bike is lightweight, handles superbly (as all KTM's do) , and has a beautiful smooth powerplant to complete the package. Not to mention the rave reviews and winning the E1 World Enduro Championship, this bike has passed every test that the KTM R&D department could throw at it in flying orange colours!
We may add more of these bikes to the hire fleet in the future, but for now there is only one - so enquire as to availability and cost when you make your ride booking.
VICTIMS OF CRIME.
Yes, we have been robbed of our most valuable single asset. Our purpose built Landcruiser support vehicle, was set alight and gutted by fire at the conclusion of a 4 day Camping out tour.
The vehicle was left unattended for a minimal time, during which a juvenile has opened up the back, and lit the contents, which completely engulfed the vehicle. The photo shows the sight that Garry and the “Boys from Manchester” returned to find. They lost all their luggage including passports etc.
We have lost not only our support vehicle, but all our camping out gear including esky’s, cooking gear, chairs, tools, riding gear, first aid box, tents, etc, etc.. The youth was unable to be charged, and insurance didn’t cover it due to a technical glitch! SPEWING!
So, for the foreseeable future, camping out and Holland track tours are unavailable!