Burt Munro Challenge - 26-29 Nov 2009

**Rhubarb** · 1st December 2009, 10:16

Originally Posted by EgliHonda

Well done to all who attended, and thanks for the good behaviour, can only be good when trying to gain support for our choice of lifestyle...

We had a fantastic weekend. The people of Invercargill were very welcoming. All the locals we talked to enjoyed having the bikes/riders in town and they spoke very highly of the way the rally goers conduct themselves.

They enjoyed having us and we enjoyed being there.

Unfortunatley, a gentleman in a tent not too far from us passed away on Friday night despite the excellent efforts of the officials, a Doctor, ambulance staff and other riders who maintained CPR and Mouth-to-Mouth for about an hour.

My condolences to his family and friends.

**Okey Dokey** · 1st December 2009, 14:40

This was my fourth Burt Munro. Headed south via Lindis Pass, Te Anau & Tuatapere. Man the wind was blowing. What a ride!

Freezing at the hill climb but the competitors were fantastic. What a great addition to the weekend.

Pity about the beach racing, but 3 outta 4 years ain't bad...good call by the organisers, really they had no choice.

Teretonga awesome, speedway awesome, and I just love Wyndham. I have to admit I felt a bit like a reptile this weekend, however. Outside: spectate for a few hours or ride and feel cold, then: warm up with coffee. Repeat all weekend.

Came back home via raes Junction & Dunedin, rainy so took it easy.

Anyway, many thanks to everyone involved who makes this rally possible. It is the best and I'll be back for more "Southland Summer" next year!

**kiwi cowboy** · 1st December 2009, 20:01

Originally Posted by EgliHonda

And the last, if anyone wants a pic of a particular bike/rider I may have it, these are just a quick selection...

Got any of no 51 in pre 89s?

**helenoftroy** · 1st December 2009, 23:33

Originally Posted by Rhubarb

Unfortunatley, a gentleman in a tent not too far from us passed away on Friday night despite the excellent efforts of the officials, a Doctor, ambulance staff and other riders who maintained CPR and Mouth-to-Mouth for about an hour.

My condolences to his family and friends.

There was nothing more we could do for the man with no defibrilator at the site,very very sad outcome.....

Apart from the above I had an absolutely fantastic time at my first Burt,just home tonight after taking in Milford,Queenstown,Crown range(Cardrona Hotel was a great place to stay) & thru the Lindis.Next year we will take a week...

Awesome atmosphere in Invercargill,and really enjoyed each event & socialising & meeting fellow riders from all over NZ

That wind on Friday was the most challenging Ive ever experienced,character building to say the least!!

Fantastic event & trip...

**paulmac:Me** · 2nd December 2009, 06:31

Originally Posted by EgliHonda

And the last, if anyone wants a pic of a particular bike/rider I may have it, these are just a quick selection...

Got any of #66 binning in the f3's at Wyndham ??

**EgliHonda** · 2nd December 2009, 07:07

Re pic requests, I'll have a look on the laptop when I get home. I didn't get every race as had the missus and daughter in tow.
If I don't have a shot good chance someone else who was there may have it...