Grand Challenge 2010

[Blackbird]

Received a link this arvo to the Rusty Nuts Motorcycle Club's latest newsletter.

There's an entry form for the Grand Challenge on 16th/17th October 2010 (see attachment). Most people will have seen posts by the KB regulars on previous GC's but for anyone who hasn't, all that's involved is to knock off 1600km over a checkpointed route in 24 hours or less. Previous entrants have used everything from a 50cc upwards for this splendid activity. As the organisers point out, it's not a race. What they tend not to point out is that it's mainly a battle with your own mind!

Anyway, entries are apparently already being sent in, so here's your chance to get together with your mates and do something that will stretch you a bit more than a day ride round the Coro Loop!:laugh:

It's been 6 years since I've done one so I thought it was about time to do another, given that I've got another bike and it will coincide with my 63rd birthday. It either shows that I'm still mentally young or prematurely senile - not sure which:innocent:

Anybody else keen?

[ital916]

Received a link this arvo to the Rusty Nuts Motorcycle Club's latest newsletter.

There's an entry form for the Grand Challenge on 16th/17th October 2010 (see attachment). Most people will have seen posts by the KB regulars on previous GC's but for anyone who hasn't, all that's involved is to knock off 1600km over a checkpointed route in 24 hours or less. Previous entrants have used everything from a 50cc upwards for this splendid activity. As the organisers point out, it's not a race. What they tend not to point out is that it's mainly a battle with your own mind!

Anyway, entries are apparently already being sent in, so here's your chance to get together with your mates and do something that will stretch you a bit more than a day ride round the Coro Loop!:laugh:

It's been 6 years since I've done one so I thought it was about time to do another, given that I've got another bike and it will coincide with my 63rd birthday. It either shows that I'm still mentally young or prematurely senile - not sure which:innocent:

Anybody else keen?

I'm keen!

Better start saving gas money.:laugh:

[Blackbird]

I'm keen!

Better start saving gas money.:laugh:

Good man:Punk:At least you've got the perfect seat for it!!

[nallac]

Hmmmmmm,i should stop saying i wanna do one an just do it...

[Blackbird]

Hmmmmmm,i should stop saying i wanna do one an just do it...

Deeds and not words for an honorary Westie ;-)

[nallac]

Deeds and not words for an honorary Westie ;-)

should add i've owned a Harley now own a Buell......:laugh::laugh:

[Mystic13]

And next year is the 25th anniversary of the event.

[KoroJ]

And next year is the 25th anniversary of the event.

No, that would be 2011 for a 2500Km weekend (+ getting there and back).

I've registered my interest for that one.

[banditrider]

No, that would be 2011 for a 2500Km weekend (+ getting there and back).

I've registered my interest for that one.

Yeah, that one looks good! :scooter:

[Gremlin]

roll on 2011 (and all the riding in between) :ride:

That'll be a firken good year. TT2000 and SCRR earlier in the year, Long Weekend GC later on, plus all the normal riding

I'm drooling just at the thought of it :love:

[jrandom]

What's the usual winning time?

I won't race unless I think I can be competitive at the front of the field.

[Lee Rusty]

What's the usual winning time?

I won't race unless I think I can be competitive at the front of the field.

that sort of think will cause our first major injury so best stay at home.

[Blackbird]

What's the usual winning time?

I won't race unless I think I can be competitive at the front of the field.

I think you've missed the point entirely unless as I suspect, your tongue has got wedged in your cheek again.:innocent:

[one fast tl1ooo]

soundz like some fun............:yes::yes::yes::yes:

[Blackbird]

soundz like some fun............:yes::yes::yes::yes:

It wasn't fun for a guy on a TL-R who was on one of the rides I was on. He was hallucinating with pain and wisely withdrew:gob:. I think your TL might be a bit more comfortable though?

[LBD]

This year was my first...Shite weather but had a fantastic time, and good memories....

I would be there next year but for a family wedding at the wrong time.....:crybaby:

[Kickaha]

What's the usual winning time?


When I did it way back in Medieval times both times I took about 19 1/2 hours, I was handicapped by a small fuel range and some would say by riding a Ducati, there were quite a few people who did it considerably faster

I didn't exceed 120kmh and only stopped for gas, but I had to refuel around every 160-180km


I think you've missed the point entirely unless as I suspect, your tongue has got wedged in your cheek again.:innocent:

Cheek of his arse most likely

[Blackbird]

When I did it way back in Medieval times both times I took about 19 1/2 hours, I was handicapped by a small fuel range and some would say by riding a Ducati, there were quite a few people who did it considerably faster

I didn't exceed 120kmh and only stopped for gas, but I had to refuel around every 160-180km



Cheek of his arse most likely

Yeah, my best was on the Beemer in a shade under 19 hours but conditions were perfect and all I was trying to do was finish inside 24 hours. Everyone who has done it has a different perspective about the ride compared with those who haven't!

I don't expect we'll see Mr Random on it, he owns a Suzuki:innocent:

[jrandom]

I don't expect we'll see Mr Random on it, he owns a Suzuki:innocent:

One moment while I check my book of excuses...

2005, I was on a 250.

2006, I didn't have a bike.

2007, my left arm was in a cast.

2008, I had no licence.

2009, being a bicycle courier for the year left me broker than a broke thing and completely incapable of affording the cost of the event.

2010... we'll see.

:sunny:

[Kickaha]

One moment while I check my book of excuses...

2005, I was on a 250.

:



2005 on a 250? the first year I did it a guy was on a NSR80 and did the whole thing in the time allowed


HTFU pussy

[jrandom]

2005 on a 250? the first year I did it a guy was on a NSR80 and did the whole thing in the time allowed


HTFU pussy

Yup, I should've hardened up and done it that year. I seem to recall Hitcher saying so at the time.

[Hitcher]

Hmmm. 2010. The 24th GC. Good practice for the 25th. Only five more to get my mug!