Tussock Buster 2012

[thecharmed01]

So who's going along for the ride?

I'm really looking forward to it as I've booked in for some coaching with Broxy while I'm up there and we've got a decent crew heading up.
We decided not to camp after last year, have a lodge booked in Ohakune that we stayed in last year after the weather ruined Friday night for us.

Riding... hot showers... beer & BBQ.
Rinse and repeat.

Should be a bloody good weekend!

[Crisis management]

Who's going?

Me and a few others, watch out for assorted middle aged males attempting to re-create their youth....... I wonder how much this weekend will hurt?

[thecharmed01]

heh, I think there is a lot of that about the place.

You guys camping?

[mattnzl]

Yep going again - don't remember Friday night last year being bad...??? but then I will admit to camping in the quiet/oldies area
Oh, wind was bad (woke up at one stage with roof of crappy dome tent pressing on my nose!).

Long range forecast isn't well flash, but what do forecasters know!

[meteor]

My two sons and I are going. Yes camping. Last one the Friday night was windy as all hell but was good riding the next two days. Except the Sunday afternoon when the rains came in making it bloody cold on the tops/ridges. So looking forward to it. Crossed fingers for the weather tho.

[LittleJohn]

Was going but now kids have racing on in the weekend.

[thecharmed01]

My two sons and I are going. Yes camping. Last one the Friday night was windy as all hell but was good riding the next two days. Except the Sunday afternoon when the rains came in making it bloody cold on the tops/ridges. So looking forward to it. Crossed fingers for the weather tho.

Yeah that's the same experience that we had.
Friday night's camping was horrible, but staying in the lodge was awesome.
Weather for the actual riding was pretty good until the last hour or two on Sunday and I was frozen to the bone by the time we got back to the campsite but it was still a wicked ride. This year I'm going to make sure I'm better prepared in case the weather closes in - I had polyprops with me but no waterproof jacket which is what I should have had!

I am really looking forward to it next week! Should be wicked fun!

[Jinxycat]

I will apologise now, we will be the roudy ones in the gypsy camp of house busses, will see you there.

we will be in the "noisy section" if there is one this year, actualy i think they started that because of us, lol.

BRRRRRRAAAAPPP!!!!

[flyingcr250]

I will apologise now, we will be the roudy ones in the gypsy camp of house busses, will see you there.

we will be in the "noisy section" if there is one this year, actualy i think they started that because of us, lol.

BRRRRRRAAAAPPP!!!!

YEEEEEEEEAAAAAH!

[random rider]

we are going. A few mates are too, but they will be staying in Ohakune too, where as we got into the same motel in Waiouru.
I love camping but after going down with my bike in a river last year and doing the big loop I loved the shower, warm electric blanket and hot kettle too much to camp again (I have done it so can "tick" that one off).

I have not done enough riding to go into this years one with confidence, will do the smaller 35km loop on Friday and then will head out on the Saturday. Just hope they have the last fuel stop sorted as it is not cool waiting 45min when you are cold to get fuel.

If you see us (me on KX 125 "503" or Jarrod on RM250 "358" feel free to say hi - just watch how you pass me!!!

[BoristheBiter]

We are going down again but to old to camp so will be staying at Ohakune.

Can't wait to tgive the new weapon a good run.

Bring it on

[motor_mayhem]

I'll be there in TC1's crew.

Just got a new (to me) bike but will tape my no #787 onto it so if you see me say hi.

My lesson from last year - bring tyre changing equipment

[thecharmed01]

I'll be there in TC1's crew.

Just got a new (to me) bike but will tape my no #787 onto it so if you see me say hi.

My lesson from last year - bring tyre changing equipment

Yup and anyone who wants to come for a beer & BBQ Sat night in Ohakune is most welcome!
My bike stands out a lot, so it's pretty easy to see me haha

[pete.ktm]

damn, i think i'm the only one in wellytown NOT going.

maybe if my piston from ebay turns up in the next day or two...

[Crisis management]

You guys camping?

Definately not, old maybe but not suicidal..... the luxuries of Ohakune beckon!

Weathers looking "ok" for friday and saturday, fingers crossed it's not a weekend spent in the pub watching sport!