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Originally Posted by TurboCharger
In Switzerland it's the weekly Trimbach meet every thursday.
But as an overlander I couldn't care less for this kind of meet.
The best ones are the meets we organise ourselves and just have a handful of mates that have travelled the world. Invitation by word-of-mouth only. 
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+1 to that.
You could also include fixed meets like Squires Cafe Sherburn Yorkshire, Devils Bridge, Ace Cafe etc.
What I think you should include is why the events take place. The Dragon and Elefant have developed into tick box events for the badge collectors. The carpark at the last autobahn services is full of hired vans used to bring "Adventure" bikes from the hotel. Ebay in March is full of outfits "built for the Elefant". The organisers get the roads cleared and set up heated tents for idiots who turn up with kit still in it's packet and no idea what alchohol does to your body temperature. If you want to really camp in Alpine conditions it's the invite events you want not club 18-30 on ice. I guess it's how the "rebel" cruiser events turned into dress-like-a-pirate parades too. Fine of course if that's what you want and enjoy but I'd like to see anything published be honest and maybe refference to the invite events (I wouldn't name them, you wouldn't want people turning up uninvited and complaining it's cold and they'd like their extreme-adventure badge please before heading back for a jacuzi).
Andy
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