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Situation; - "The Long Ride" is an organised motorcycle ride, converging on different destinations every year, in support of the Prostate Cancer Foundation of Australia. Doesn't matter where you start from; the destination, and the journey, is key. This year, The Long Ride is finishing in Margaret River in Western Australia (WA). Great wine country. If you live in Perth, WA, it's not so long. If you live on the East Coast, like most of us, it's a looooong ride. Mission; - Ride from Sale VIC to Margaret River WA and back in 3 weeks, in order to raise funds for men's prostate cancer, and generally get up to no good. Execution; - Approx 8 days each way. - 3 days in and around Margaret River. - 08 - 26 Apr. - Organised (ish) on the way over. - More flexible routes & timings on the way back. Admin & Logistics; - 2009 VFR 800. - Camping the whole way. - Separate posts to come on bike and gear setup. - Am travelling with a couple of mates; Simon (Wee-Strom), Fluffy (HD Electra-Glide), Jack (Indian Scout). Of the couple hundred riders involved, there is sure to be a couple of VFRs..... Command and Signal; - Will worry about that later. 8000km (+) for both ways. Should be a pretty awesome trip. More to follow!!