20th Grand Challenge 15th -16th Oct 06

**justsomeguy** · 24th January 2006, 18:11

Hello,

Are there any of you who would like to enter this years Grand Challenge??

The Grand Challenge

20th Grand Challenge Entry Form Thanks RIB for the links.

If possible I would like to meet up with a few of you riders and prepare for this event.

I know there is a long time until the event in October. But if we try and organise say one long ride every month or two we have around 5 - 7 chances to actually practice for the ride, which is not a lot if you look at it that way.

I'm not talking about formally organising something at this stage. I would just like to hear from some KB'ers who would like to enter this event and be keen to go on a few long day rides to start out with and then longer rides as we get more practice (or I get more practice).

It would also be great if some of you would like to start thinking of forming a small team of riders from the General Auckland/Northland/Waikato area and practice that way.

Kind Regards,
Justsomeguy

**bugjuice** · 24th January 2006, 18:17

where does it go?
1000 miles in 24 hrs averages around 67kph. Hope sleep isn't mandatory!

I did nearly a thousand miles on my bike 2 up the other weekend. That was a killer. But that was 2 up, this wouldn't be..
tempting

**justsomeguy** · 24th January 2006, 18:27

......................Checklist to come here later..................

**Qkchk:Me** · 24th January 2006, 18:30

You can count me and Custard in! Have been reading those threads you and RIB have been throwing @ me and I cant wait!! Practise starts this weekend, up to the cape and back

The challenge is solo only Buggy so you will have to get Ladybug a bike

**XP@** · 24th January 2006, 19:40

Originally Posted by bugjuice

where does it go?
1000 miles in 24 hrs averages around 67kph. Hope sleep isn't mandatory!

I did nearly a thousand miles on my bike 2 up the other weekend. That was a killer. But that was 2 up, this wouldn't be..
tempting

The rules are you don't do this ride 2 up.
I've done it three times, hopefully this time will be #4...

It is a hard ride, a lot of it at night and the roads you have to follow are not always the ones you would choose to follow. That is why it is called the "Grand Challenge". But, when you are all done and the pain in your back side subsides the feeling of accomplishment is just AMAZING. The yanks also like doing thousand milers, but their idea of following interstates for a 1000miles is a world away from fields track and wiarapa back roads.

The ride is not for everyone, some say "why" others "why not" you will know which one you are...

**Bonez** · 24th January 2006, 19:45

Originally Posted by XP@

The rules are you don't do this ride 2 up.
I've done it three times, hopefully this time will be #4...

It is a hard ride, a lot of it at night and the roads you have to follow are not always the ones you would choose to follow. That is why it is called the "Grand Challenge". But, when you are all done and the pain in your back side subsides the feeling of accomplishment is just AMAZING. The yanks also like doing thousand milers, but their idea of following interstates for a 1000miles is a world away from fields track and wiarapa back roads.

The ride is not for everyone, some say "why" others "why not" you will know which one you are...

Doing the loop of the south island in a weekend is fun........................

**bugjuice** · 24th January 2006, 20:04

Originally Posted by XP@

The rules are you don't do this ride 2 up.
I've done it three times, hopefully this time will be #4...

It is a hard ride, a lot of it at night and the roads you have to follow are not always the ones you would choose to follow. That is why it is called the "Grand Challenge". But, when you are all done and the pain in your back side subsides the feeling of accomplishment is just AMAZING. The yanks also like doing thousand milers, but their idea of following interstates for a 1000miles is a world away from fields track and wiarapa back roads.

The ride is not for everyone, some say "why" others "why not" you will know which one you are...

funny you should say that, I was talking to someone about it, and they said why. I said why not... The road is there, don't think I've got anything else on that weekend.

I actually wonder if I could make it, but I can't initially see why not. hell, I think I'd be up for it. When does rego close?

**cowboyz** · 24th January 2006, 20:13

the idea is there. seed is planted. I am a little hesitant. Would love to do it but not sure I want to do it on my gsx6. will do more thinking before october.

**Warr** · 24th January 2006, 20:19

Originally Posted by justsomeguy

Warr from here entered last year and finished the ride in 17hrs and 45 mins. However Warr is one of the fastest and smoothest riders on KB so he's not the best person for the rest of us to use as a benchmark.

Do I hide or what... Rep coming your way JSG.

Guess there were contributing factors to a good time.

1. I originally thought I would ride with a few other guys I knew, 'you know, what if' I get a flat or run out of gas. The reality is, If you were to have a problem, they are all bikers out there. You have 100 other riders that I'm sure would give you a hand.
So instead of waiting for my mates I rode at my own pace.

2. There is a lot of night riding, there is NO substitute for GOOD lights and Night PRACTISE. Extra lights, if your alternator can handle it, or relays if none fitted.

3. I trusted my X50.. if you get the idea.

**miSTa** · 24th January 2006, 20:20

Time for a South Island invasion. Been thinking about for a few years - this is the year!

**bugjuice** · 24th January 2006, 21:31

I was thinking about some extra spots mounted on the side, pointing up and out slightly..
It's definitely growing on me.
It's open to any type of rider and any type of bike willing, isn't it..?? For some reason, I keep thinking that the only type of bikes running are the good ol' timers, and sprot bikes aren't as.... well don't want to say it, but not as welcomed..

**mangell6** · 24th January 2006, 21:36

Why Not! There is a practise run in March if anyone is interested.

**mangell6** · 24th January 2006, 21:48

Originally Posted by bugjuice

I was thinking about some extra spots mounted on the side, pointing up and out slightly..
It's definitely growing on me.
It's open to any type of rider and any type of bike willing, isn't it..?? For some reason, I keep thinking that the only type of bikes running are the good ol' timers, and sprot bikes aren't as.... well don't want to say it, but not as welcomed..

Last year there were SV1000's, R1s, one of the riders who has completed ALL nineteen rides has done most if not all on a sprots bike. If you want you could do it on a Kawasaki 250 sprots bike, a scooter, or if you are really sad an armchair.

Don't think, just fill in the entry form and send it in with the cheque and return envelope.