Husqvarna Vic. High Country Trip 2025

[Saitch]

My brother, in Mackay, is thinking of participating. Would anyone have any sage advice for him?

23rd to the 28th of November 2025.


https://youtu.be/4hID0M-e_ww

[Tins]

What time of year is it? See those white, small tree trunks? They're snow gums, they only grow above a certain altitude. So, it can be bloody cold if you're a Northerner. Good gear, and spare warm understuff. Even in Autumn/Spring. Nobody would be silly enough to do this thing in summer up there. I hope.

Many moons have passed since I rode a bike, so nothing from me on that front, other than good first aid.....

[V8Ian]

Get a physiotherapist to go as pillion. [wink11]

[Tins]

Get a physiotherapist to go as pillion. [wink11]

Paramedic, in my case.

[Saitch]

What time of year is it?

Sorry, JT. Post amended.

[Tins]

Sorry, JT. Post amended.

Ok, won't be cold, but could be cool... What am I saying, this is the VHC. I live a bit lower than that and we have had snow on Christmas Day here! But it will probably be great. Spectacular country. Probably not hot ( see above and reverse it ). If he's fit and keen it would be a blast imo. But, challenging on a bike. Good PPE would be vital, but that comes with motorcycling in general. I almost envy him... err..

[Saitch]

Ok, won't be cold, but could be cool... What am I saying, this is the VHC. I live a bit lower than that and we have had snow on Christmas Day here! But it will probably be great. Spectacular country. Probably not hot ( see above and reverse it ). If he's fit and keen it would be a blast imo. But, challenging on a bike. Good PPE would be vital, but that comes with motorcycling in general. I almost envy him... err..

He's a fit 60ish and been riding, nearly continuously, since he was 10. He has all the gear, including tracking/safety gadgets I wasn't familiar with. One such thing is Zoleo. Look it up. I have it on my 'phone as his contact #.

[Tins]

I've heard of Zoleo, but never seen one. Not a bad thing to carry up there, 'cos mobile coverage is pretty rare and patchy when you get it. Newer iPhones can do much the same, carrier dependant, but Zoleo would probably be more reliable, coverage wise.

I would, for a "small" consideration, offer my OKA as a support vehicle[bigwhistle]

[Saitch]

As this is near the end of the Qld Department of Indoctrination, school term, it appears that it's now a no-goer for him.

[Tins]

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[Saitch]

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Well, back on again. [thumbsupbig]

[Tins]

Well, back on again. [thumbsupbig]

:wallbash::banana:

[Redback]

Camelback, small energy snacks are a must, make sure the bike is in tip top condition, hook up with someone of the same ability if he can, take warm clothes, trust me, it gets very cold in the Victorian High Country, especially at night, we've camped in the snow a few times, one trip it snowed Xmas day.

This was us heading to the MotoGP in October 2019, via the Vic High Country.

We are heading to Dargo from Swifts Creek, 15ks down the road it was fine and sunny[biggrin]

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[Saitch]

Camelback, small energy snacks are a must, make sure the bike is in tip top condition, hook up with someone of the same ability if he can, take warm clothes, trust me, it gets very cold in the Victorian High Country, especially at night, we've camped in the snow a few times, one trip it snowed Xmas day.

This was us heading to the MotoGP in October 2019, via the Vic High Country.

We are heading to Dargo from Swifts Creek, 15ks down the road it was fine and sunny[biggrin]

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Thanks for the advice. He has a 'Camel' and various other items. The bike was updated when bought, with aftermarket bash protection, side covers, storage etc. He also has
a motza worth of correct apparel. I'm sure his missus isn't aware of the expense of the sundries! One thing with the trip is that there are two categories. Experienced and not so! He'll obviously be in the former cat, so will be with similar riders. All on similar motorcycles, too, which may level the playing field a bit. (There's always that one hero though, ay!)
My younger brother errs on the side of caution a lot more than I did at his age. [bighmmm]

[Redback]

Thanks for the advice. He has a 'Camel' and various other items. The bike was updated when bought, with aftermarket bash protection, side covers, storage etc. He also has
a motza worth of correct apparel. I'm sure his missus isn't aware of the expense of the sundries! One thing with the trip is that there are two categories. Experienced and not so! He'll obviously be in the former cat, so will be with similar riders. All on similar motorcycles, too, which may level the playing field a bit. (There's always that one hero though, ay!)
My younger brother errs on the side of caution a lot more than I did at his age. [bighmmm]

Sounds like he's got it sorted, he'll have a ball, it's such a great place to visit, we used to go there almost every year, mainly around Xmas time, usually a different spot each trip..

We would camp at elevation to get away from the crouds and heat, most of the bike tours in the Vic High Country are at elevation, because that's where the best tracks are.

The ones we have come across over the years, are very well run.

Take Warm Clothes[biggrin]

[RANDLOVER]

Thanks for the advice.....
My younger brother errs on the side of caution a lot more than I did at his age. [bighmmm]

Good that he's careful, as the only advice I can offer to anyone planning a motorcycle trip is to have blood transfusions and organ donors standing by.

[V8Ian]

Good that he's careful, as the only advice I can offer to anyone planning a motorcycle trip is to have blood transfusions and organ donors standing by.
Spoken like a true non-motorcylist. [wink11]

[RANDLOVER]

I had a Honda CB400N when I was younger and had friends with bikes, unfortunately one had his hand amputated after a bike crash. A colleague had to retire early after he broke his leg, hip, ribs and arm.