DB1k 2011 official thread [Archive]

cooneyr

5th November 2010, 20:30

22nd January
Start in Fairlie
Modified southern route
Overnight in Alex for two day riders
BBQ at Gladstone Pub in Fairlie on Friday Night
Costs - $5 for sticker, $10 for Black Forest.

Accommodation Friday Night
Gladstone is happy to run the BnB deal they had last year. $42.50 per person. Please PM me if you want a bed but have a look at my webpage (http://www.advroutes.org.nz/db1k11f.html) first for room options. First in first served as numbers a limited. List of people is on my webpage (http://www.advroutes.org.nz/db1k11f.html).
Other accommodation options here (http://www.fairlie.co.nz/html/accommodation_.html).

Accommodation Saturday Night
Alex Holiday Park is happy to run the Linen, Bed and Kitchen Facilities deal they had last year. $35 per person. Please PM me if you want a bed at the Holiday Park. First in first served as numbers a limited to 29 beds. List of people is on my webpage (http://www.advroutes.org.nz/db1k11f.html).

Pre Ride BBQ on Friday Night
The Gladstone pub in Fairlie are happy to host us for a BBQ again this year. $12 per person. Please PM me if you want to attend the BBQ. List of people is on my webpage (http://www.advroutes.org.nz/db1k11f.html). I need to let our hosts know numbers by Christmas.

Route Information
Over on my website there are two pages. This link (http://www.advroutes.org.nz/db1k11f.html) takes you to the page with the Roll Chart, Accommodation lists and BBQ list but nothing else. Only click this link (http://advroutes.org.nz/db1k11m.html) if you want to see the route maps, GPS files and route information on the MAPS page.

As with last year there will be $10 gate fee for Black Forest Station.

Ride Etiquette/Safety
The runs to date have shown that small groups (2-4) of mates is best for the one day run. The same applies to the two day riders i.e. form smaller groups. As with previous runs there is no support for the one day riders. All Riders are expected to carry everything they need from food and water, first aid gear, tools, spares etc. Also there is limited cell phone coverage for most of the route. A sweep vehicle is not be officially organised but is somebody is willing please let me know. The same applies to a vehicle to carry luggage to Alex Holiday Park and back.

Ride Stickers
These will be available for all those who attempt the ride. They will cost $5 each. 50 have been ordered. First in first served at the BBQ on the Friday night.

Money
I will collect $10 Black Forest fee, $12 BBQ cost and sell you a $5 sticker (if you want one) all at the BBQ. If you stay at the Gladstone or Alex Holiday Park, please pay your accommodation moneies to them directly.

Calendars
Just so I have a rough idea of the number of riders please add you name to one of the calendars below if you intend to join the ride.
* ONE Day riders Calendar (http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/calendar.php?do=getinfo&e=2689&day=2011-1-22)
* TWO Day riders Calendar (http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/calendar.php?do=getinfo&e=2687&day=2011-1-23)

Final Word
There is no "entry fee", there is no registration, this is not an organised ride in the legal sense. This ride is simply a bunch of people following the same route at their own pace along publicly accessible tracks. I take no responsibility for any issues be they self inflicted or not. I will however endeavour to ensure that there are no right of passage issues along the route. You all need to ensure your bike its up to the task. There will not be a scrutineering or similar.

Be there or be square

Right feel free to use this thread to organise how you will get to Fairlie, accommodation etc.

Cheers R

P.S. if you are not a KB member and would like to join the ride please contact me at advroutes@gmail.com

Transalper

5th November 2010, 22:12

Yay, have added my name to the 2-day list. :woohoo::corn:

thepom

6th November 2010, 04:37

me too....woohoo.....must not forget pain killers and anti inflam tablets..

Ally67

6th November 2010, 06:33

I'm in.Be rude not to.

:woohoo::scooter:

Come on Helen you know you want to :Pokey:

cooneyr

6th November 2010, 07:03

Awesome lots of names on the calendars already.

I'm having technical issues getting my website sorted so please bear with me.

Cheers R

Woodman

6th November 2010, 09:10

Yippee kai aye. :woohoo: 2 dayer for me.
Now just have to start thinking about which route to take to Fairlie, and back.

cooneyr

6th November 2010, 13:59

Webpage sorted and some fancy lists on it.

Cheers R

cynna

6th November 2010, 14:40

how do u add yourself to the fancy accom list

i would like to be added to the single room fri and the sat night accom

thepom

6th November 2010, 14:55

Me too ......

thepom

6th November 2010, 15:05

Col-just booked us a single room each for fri night plus bbq ......

Transalper

6th November 2010, 15:38

I PM'd / spoke to cooneyr and asked him to add me but I'm skipping the BBQ (want a real tea then will join you after for the briefing).

cooneyr

6th November 2010, 17:52

Please contact me directly via PM or email me at advroutes@gmail.com if you want your name on one the lists over on my website. I'm acting as agent for the Gladstone and Alex Holiday park so they don't have to field a bunch of calls.

Cheers R

JATZ

6th November 2010, 18:46

Oh o.k. if I must......:blink:

I be there, will sort accom soon

Skinny_Birdman

6th November 2010, 19:01

Count me in. Not sure what I'll be riding, as my garage is in a state of flux....

junkmanjoe

6th November 2010, 19:34

im allowed one big bike trip next year..........and this is going to be it....

SOim going to do get my ass on that boat.http://i44.photobucket.com/albums/f49/nztrip2006/Things%20Ive%20Done/kaitaki.jpg

and see ya, as i tour my way down a couple days earlier....

any one else going from nuth iland..

JMJ

cooneyr

6th November 2010, 19:36

Yikes - bit of flurry of activity over the past few hours. If I have anything wrong let me know. As I said earlier - first in first served so some of you will have emails pointing out there are no single bedrooms left at the Gladstone.

im allowed one big bike trip next year..........and this is going to be it.....JMJ

Awesome Joe. I'm sure you be amazed by some of the southern high country.

Cheers R

junkmanjoe

6th November 2010, 19:49

this is the main reason.....ive never been there or seen the place..be furtherest south id ever been...........

hope my little bike makes it.........:scooter:...

chew up my holidays...........:facepalm:

JMJ

nooles

6th November 2010, 19:53

zeRax

6th November 2010, 22:09

1 day, as per usual!

best i get bigger tank before then thou ! :D

cooneyr

6th November 2010, 22:23

1 day, as per usual!

best i get bigger tank before then thou ! :D

I reckon you don't have any choice. You've got a most finishes record to uphold.

Cheers R

mattsdakar

7th November 2010, 05:26

I'll be there too, one dayer for me, god help my poor dusty butt!

whatastoner

7th November 2010, 21:12

Put me down for the 2 day run.

helenoftroy

8th November 2010, 23:18

Skinny_Birdman

9th November 2010, 06:53

Two females so far,and working on the 3rd(eh skinny birdman!)

http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_v6Vx4TUIw6Y/SPiIARQVrEI/AAAAAAAAAxo/vavfRzOALBg/s400/sgt+schultz.jpg

I know nussink!

ADVGD

9th November 2010, 09:41

All locked in, aside from a brilliant ride I am looking forward to catching up again with those I met on a previous Canterbury ride, and those I haven't yet met...

Bring on the good times :Punk:

Howie

9th November 2010, 18:18

im allowed one big bike trip next year..........and this is going to be it....

and see ya, as i tour my way down a couple days earlier....

any one else going from nuth iland..

JMJ

How long are you going south for Joe, I might be down that way just after this ride, or may even join it, and spend the week down there and visit the clarence the following weekend.

MXNUT

10th November 2010, 22:18

I'm coming Joe, I've taken the whole of January off just for this trip (well I was forced so said ok if I must):yes:

Signed up tonight. JMJ / Nooles have you booked your ferry crossings ???

Us norf islanders should invade together:yes:

MXNUT

10th November 2010, 22:23

So there will be extra accomodation for anyone who wants it:yes:

I need a bed in fairlie for the night if there are any spare ones ????

Taz

12th November 2010, 21:16

I'm seriously considering it....

helenoftroy

14th November 2010, 04:19

Seems my boy is very keen(2nd name on the list)

...so reckon his mum better tag along too.....:woohoo::woohoo::woohoo:

Two females so far,and working on the 3rd(eh skinny birdman!)

I will make contact tomorrow to book the two Lambrook farm cottages some of us stayed in last time.
So there will be extra accomodation for anyone who wants it:yes:

I need a bed in fairlie for the night if there are any spare ones ????

Just had an email to say all the cottages at Lambrook farm are being used for a family wedding that weekend....am working on finding somewhere else....

MXNUT

14th November 2010, 15:40

Forgive my ignorance but ....... does the ride start and finish at the same place ??

Woodman

14th November 2010, 15:42

Forgive my ignorance but ....... does the ride start and finish at the same place ??

yes.... Fairlie.

Transalper

14th November 2010, 16:34

Forgive my ignorance but ....... does the ride start and finish at the same place ??

Start in Fairlie, finish in Fairlie, but the two day riders have an over night stop about half wayish in Alexandra.

helenoftroy

14th November 2010, 20:39

I need a bed in fairlie for the night if there are any spare ones ????

Thats fine MXNUT,have booked a 7 bed unit at the Top Ten so room for you and a couple more:yes:

cooneyr

15th November 2010, 21:04

Due to some changes with accommodation in Fairlie for the Friday there is now one spare bed (single room) at the Gladstone. First in first served.

Cheers R

MXNUT

15th November 2010, 21:56

Thats fine MXNUT,have booked a 7 bed unit at the Top Ten so room for you and a couple more:yes:

Thanks for the effort Helen, but i booked a cabin at the same place yesterday morning, so i also have 1 spare bed if needed.:facepalm:

Skinny_Birdman

16th November 2010, 06:59

Due to some changes with accommodation in Fairlie for the Friday there is now one spare bed (single room) at the Gladstone. First in first served.

Ahem, sorry about that....

Upon announcing that I had sorted my accommodation, the previously reluctant Mrs B. said "What about me?"
After further discussion and a blast through Lees Valley on Friday with HOT and Casualty, she has decided to throw her hat into the ring.:woohoo:

cooneyr

16th November 2010, 11:32

Thanks for the effort Helen, but i booked a cabin at the same place yesterday morning, so i also have 1 spare bed if needed.:facepalm:

Hold on I'm a little confused. Didin't you take JMJ's bed at the Gladstone for the Friday night (JMJ sent a PM about it)? If not then you've got (had) first dibs on the bed that Skinny just vacated. If I've got this all wrong re JMJ's bed and or you want to use the cabin please let me know.

Ahem, sorry about that....

Upon announcing that I had sorted my accommodation, the previously reluctant Mrs B. said "What about me?"
After further discussion and a blast through Lees Valley on Friday with HOT and Casualty, she has decided to throw her hat into the ring.:woohoo:

Good stuff. I'm sure D will enjoy herself. :scooter:

Cheers R

helenoftroy

16th November 2010, 14:38

Ahem, sorry about that....

Upon announcing that I had sorted my accommodation, the previously reluctant Mrs B. said "What about me?"
After further discussion and a blast through Lees Valley on Friday with HOT and Casualty, she has decided to throw her hat into the ring.:woohoo:

:woohoo::woohoo::woohoo:
Fantastic news!:rockon:

cold comfort

17th November 2010, 20:48

Due to some changes with accommodation in Fairlie for the Friday there is now one spare bed (single room) at the Gladstone. First in first served.

Cheers R

I would be grateful for consideration for this berth if its still available?

cooneyr

17th November 2010, 21:16

OK been a few changes with the beds but there is still one bed in room with two twin bunks with one other. Ya might want to heed the warning on my webpage through!

ADVGD

18th November 2010, 09:18

OK been a few changes with the beds but there is still one bed in room with two twin bunks with one other. Ya might want to heed the warning on my webpage through!
Classsic! Thanks for the advert wording, I wait with great optimism :love:

I would be grateful for consideration for this berth if its still available?

Didn't want to share with me eh? Did someone tell you about my night terrors and uncontrollable screaming? Its not that bad, honest, you'll get used to it after 5 or 6 hours :yes:

cooneyr

18th November 2010, 17:01

Classsic! Thanks for the advert wording, I wait with great optimism :love:

Didn't want to share with me eh? Did someone tell you about my night terrors and uncontrollable screaming? Its not that bad, honest, you'll get used to it after 5 or 6 hours :yes:

Haha I still reckon you'll be waiting a while.

By the sounds of it I'm not sure I'd want to spend a night in a room with either of ya :blink:

cold comfort

18th November 2010, 19:57

Haha I still reckon you'll be waiting a while.

By the sounds of it I'm not sure I'd want to spend a night in a room with either of ya :blink:

I resemble that- i only sleepwalk with sharp objects occasionally and hardly ever incontinent!

joshkies

19th November 2010, 17:30

Hi there just a random Q has anyone done the dusty butt 1000km in one day and then done it again the next day ????

helenoftroy

19th November 2010, 18:50

Hi there just a random Q has anyone done the dusty butt 1000km in one day and then done it again the next day ????

....are you going to be the first?:innocent:

cooneyr

19th November 2010, 20:19

Hi there just a random Q has anyone done the dusty butt 1000km in one day and then done it again the next day ????

Mate your welcome to try but I ain't picking up the pieces! I wouldn't be trying it.

If your that keen try and do 1600km (1000miles) in 24hours. Make sure you keep your fuel receipts and get an iron butt assn certificate (http://www.ironbutt.com/about/default.cfm).

JATZ

19th November 2010, 20:37

Do the Northern route Joshkies then.... instead of heading north from Palmer rd head to Fairlie :yes: and do the Southern route on the Sunday.

Waihou Thumper

20th November 2010, 19:02

If your that keen try and do 1600km (1000miles) in 24hours. Make sure you keep your fuel receipts and get an iron butt assn certificate (http://www.ironbutt.com/about/default.cfm).

That gives me an idea over the Christmas break....:) Thanks Ryan....

thepom

20th November 2010, 21:18

you can do it josh,you know you want to....

joshkies

21st November 2010, 16:56

lol thanks guys but i think i need to get a 1 dayer under my belt before i do 2 in a row. but it does sound like a good challange.
:scooter:

mattsdakar

21st November 2010, 20:13

Hi there just a random Q has anyone done the dusty butt 1000km in one day and then done it again the next day ????

Three years ago Ian Ferris n I rode CHC to Nelson on the Friday , did the Dusty Butt Saturday and back to Chch on the Sunday (thru the Rainbow both ways) ,I'm quessing that's got to be a Dusty Butt record??
I've never been so stiff and sore in my life!

Skinny_Birdman

27th November 2010, 19:53

Waihou Thumper

27th November 2010, 20:46

Just wonderin', do we have a support/baggage vehicle for the 2 dayers? Anyone know anyone? Mrs B and I could probably carry everything we need if required, but I suspect some might have trouble..... I know someone who could do it, but they'd probably want money for fuel and accomodation - I'd pay but I was roundly jeered last year when I suggested a similar arrangement.

Isn't part of the fun riding with everything? A true ADV ride...otherwise it tends to be a trail ride rather than a adventure ride discovering places with all of your swag etc...:)

Woodman

27th November 2010, 21:52

How much do you really need to carry from fairlie to Fairlie ?

mattsdakar

28th November 2010, 04:37

Good to see 8 one day riders registered, any other real men out there??
Ryan may need to rename the event the DB500k x2 with the majority of the riders now doing the two dayer
Hope you boys don't get your petticoats to greasy and dusty!

:shake:

NordieBoy

28th November 2010, 08:07

Isn't part of the fun riding with everything? A true ADV ride...otherwise it tends to be a trail ride rather than a adventure ride discovering places with all of your swag etc...:)

The 2 norf Dusty 2-dayers have had a support/chase vehicle with a bike mechanic/tyre changer driving.

Make it soo much nicer.
Especially if you're not the one being chased...

http://sports.nelson.geek.nz/motorsport/mybikes/Trips/20080105%20Dusty%20Butt%201000%20-%202%20Day/slides/20080105-183521.jpg

cooneyr

29th November 2010, 21:06

Just wonderin', do we have a support/baggage vehicle for the 2 dayers? .....

There may be a vehicle travelling down to Alex and back but I can't confirm yet or if there will be space for others gear.

Did a bit more the DB route today. Will be a bit of work to keep the pace up but not to technical if you want to cruse along. Fair few kms of ruts but they were dry so should;t be to hard to ride.

Cheers R

reofix

29th November 2010, 21:16

camping with the family ...20 -31 jan ... port charles... maybe 2012

Skinny_Birdman

1st December 2010, 13:28

Isn't part of the fun riding with everything? A true ADV ride...otherwise it tends to be a trail ride rather than a adventure ride discovering places with all of your swag etc...:)

Like I said, we can probably carry everything we need, but not everyone is driving a small v-twin tank. As Nordie says, in past years a vehicle has been available. If no one wants it, that pretty much answers the question.

How much do you really need to carry from fairlie to Fairlie ?
Everything I need in Alexandra. The last time I did the 2 dayer I was pretty glad not to have to carry a blasted tent around with me (clearly not an issue this time), and the guy who dropped his sump plug was happy to have the assistance of the wider Nordie family.

Good to see 8 one day riders registered, any other real men out there??
Hope you boys don't get your petticoats to greasy and dusty!

Let's see you do it on a 125 eh?:bleh: Then we'll talk about real men.

Eddieb

1st December 2010, 13:36

How much do you really need to carry from fairlie to Fairlie ?

I'll be carrying everything I need for a 2 week holiday, tent included.

helenoftroy

1st December 2010, 13:40

The 2 norf Dusty 2-dayers have had a support/chase vehicle with a bike mechanic/tyre changer driving.

Make it soo much nicer.
Especially if you're not the one being chased...

http://sports.nelson.geek.nz/motorsport/mybikes/Trips/20080105%20Dusty%20Butt%201000%20-%202%20Day/slides/20080105-183521.jpg

Like I said, we can probably carry everything we need, but not everyone is driving a small v-twin tank. As Nordie says, in past years a vehicle has been available. If no one wants it, that pretty much answers the question.

Everything I need in Alexandra. The last time I did the 2 dayer I was pretty glad not to have to carry a blasted tent around with me (clearly not an issue this time), and the guy who dropped his sump plug was happy to have the assistance of the wider Nordie family.

Let's see you do it on a 125 eh?:bleh: Then we'll talk about real men.

I was very happy to have the Nordie support team sort my drowned DR in record time!!:yes:
Still have not got the river crossings sorted on this bike eh Skinny B:Oops:

Never had a problem on the R80GS/PD or R100GS:oi-grr:

Would be great to have a support vehicle!

Transalper

1st December 2010, 14:00

I was very happy to have the Nordie support team sort my drowned DR in record time!!:yes:
Still have not got the river crossings sorted on this bike eh Skinny B:Oops:

Never had a problem on the R80GS/PD or R100GS:oi-grr:

Would be great to have a support vehicle!

Maybe a day crossing rivers is in order, or just one river (middle of the Lees valley ride) back and forth many times adjusting technique.

I'll be ok without support vehicle this time, going to leave the video equipment at home so will have more than enough space for my sleeping bag and change of socks in that hole.

If I was carting a weeks worth of camping gear I'd go for either support vehicle to take it or a place in fairlie to store what i didn't need while on the Dusty ride.

mattsdakar

1st December 2010, 14:44

Just Googled Dusty Butt and this was the first thing to pop up, urgh!

http://www.urbandictionary.com/define.php?term=dusty%20butt

Woodman

1st December 2010, 20:29

I'll be carrying everything I need for a 2 week holiday, tent included.

2 Weeks , lucky bar steward.

cooneyr

1st December 2010, 21:24

Just Googled Dusty Butt and this was the first thing to pop up, urgh!

http://www.urbandictionary.com/define.php?term=dusty%20butt

Ugh's about about right!

Hope you lot have your fillings in tight. Did another 20km bit of the route today in the 4x4. Rattled hell out of us but bikes will take it heaps better. Our son slept through it all. Not surprising he can sleep through an earthquake when he can sleep through that! Also I hope you like interesting bridges.

Some teaser pics.
Rutted track down south
225059
The filling rattler
225058
Better hope it doesn't rain cause this will get slippery.
225057

cooneyr

7th December 2010, 19:02

Due to an unfortunate incident Nooles has had to pull out of the DB. There is now one spare single spare room at the Gladstone if somebody wants it. First in first served.

Cheers R

Buddha#81

7th December 2010, 19:27

Due to an unfortunate incident Nooles has had to pull out of the DB. There is now one spare single spare room at the Gladstone if somebody wants it. First in first served.

Cheers R

is that for the friday night? If so put me down for it.......i'm 100% for the 500km x 2:woohoo:

cooneyr

7th December 2010, 20:31

is that for the friday night? If so put me down for it.......i'm 100% for the 500km x 2:woohoo:

Yep for the Friday night. Done - its all yours. You want a BBQ feed and a bed in Alex too?

Cheers R

Buddha#81

7th December 2010, 21:05

Yep for the Friday night. Done - its all yours. You want a BBQ feed and a bed in Alex too?

Cheers R

ummmm yup that be good.

Underground

7th December 2010, 21:57

I'll be carrying everything I need for a 2 week holiday, tent included.

If any of you northerners want gear carried from Nelson to Fairlie PM me ,we will be running the camper as far as Fairlie (prolly via the West way) but unlike last year we're on our own Fairlie to Fairlie :bye:

cooneyr

17th December 2010, 20:51

Hi All. Route for this year is over on my website now here (http://advroutes.org.nz/db1k11m.html). I know a couple don't want to know so don't go a lookn ;)

GPS files and route chart to come but getting much closer.

Cheers R

thepom

17th December 2010, 20:59

Oh yeah......:woohoo:

MXNUT

17th December 2010, 21:00

cooneyr

17th December 2010, 21:08

Do any of you northerners or top of the south riders have a plan for getting to Fairle yet.

I plan to cross over on the ferry on the wednesday morning and spend 2 days getting to fairlie and then 2 days getting home again after the dusty butt.

Would like to keep off as many of the main roads as i can.

Stay away from SH1 and SH63. Molesworth and Rainbow spring to mind. Have a look here (http://advroutes.org.nz/mapsi.html) as a starting point.

ADVGD

17th December 2010, 22:55

Hi All. Route for this year is over on my website now...

Great job cooneyr, a nice cold beer will be coming your way as a small thank you gesture for all the work you have put in :niceone:

Underground

18th December 2010, 09:03

Do any of you northerners or top of the south riders have a plan for getting to Fairle yet.

I plan to cross over on the ferry on the wednesday morning and spend 2 days getting to fairlie and then 2 days getting home again after the dusty butt.

Would like to keep off as many of the main roads as i can.

Theres a few heading down but no real plan as far as I know .
I'll start a separate thread and see if we can coordinate something.

alane

18th December 2010, 10:06

Do any of you northerners or top of the south riders have a plan for getting to Fairle ye

I plan to cross over on the ferry on the wednesday morning and spend 2 days getting to fairlie and then 2 days getting home again after the dusty but

Would like to keep off as many of the main roads as i can.

PRESENT LINE OF THOUGHT

Wife & I comming down in the van with the Sherpa on the back.(If I get the rack built in time):blink:
Be Wed. or Thurs for ferry,--better book soon. I think,prolly go via Nelson.(family visit)
Hell--costs damn site more for van than bike.:shit:

Could do Rainbow-----van=4wd.:Punk:

Hopeing to join Orari gorge ride guys on Fri.:love:

May hang round for Clarence reserve open weekend on 29th Jan.:)

Transalper

19th December 2010, 08:04

I notice a small red highlighted line of text on the route webpage that I think should also be mentioned here....

Please do not attempt to ride this route outside the organised weekend as the route crosses private land.
You need to get in touch with cooneyr for land owner details if you are thinking about it

Same for last years route, there are two sections that I'm aware of that you should consult land owners over first.

Transalper

19th December 2010, 11:26

Just watching some silver fern rally stuff and they were suffering a lot of punctures and some other damage coming down the Black forest too :corn:

NordieBoy

19th December 2010, 11:32

ANd they were taking it easy too :innocent:

ADVGD

20th December 2010, 21:53

Is anyone planning on equipping themselves with helmet-cams / video cameras etc and putting together a video of the ride?

Transalper

20th December 2010, 23:25

I did last year but lost my audio near the end of day one.
There were a couple of other kinds of helmet camera floating about too.
I've done some work on a DVD of it but still have a bit to go from memory.
I had planned to finish the Capital Coast DVD first and that's almost done now... except I'm riding and some other stuff instead of editing at the moment.

Since there's a few new areas not previously taped by me I had started thinking about recording but it means emptying my backpack in order to stick the recorder in there and lots of mucking around at the stops.

This clip from the Serpintine Rd is the only bit of last years DB that I have put online so far... http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ncX8mFvat1c

I'm sure I've seen at least one other by someone else too.

cynna

21st December 2010, 02:33

there are some clips on last years thread i think

Crim

21st December 2010, 05:25

G'day Looks like the stars are slowly coming into alignment - I see all accomodation options on ADVRoutes are booked - any other options being investigated by others (two day) I am thinking push comes to shove I could do the real thing and chuck the tent on the back for Alex but would prefer a softer option for more :sleep:

helenoftroy

21st December 2010, 06:23

Skinny_Birdman

21st December 2010, 16:48

Since there's a few new areas not previously taped by me I had started thinking about recording....

Can I ride sweep please? Your camera makes my bike fall over.

Crim

21st December 2010, 19:55

Crim, Shrek & Monstaman are staying just out of Alex(sounds very reasonable)maybe PM Shrek for some details?:yes:

Will do Helen, thanks for the info - is there still room at the Fairlie campground for a small one for the Friday night (and probably the Sunday night)?
Cheers, Crim

_Shrek_

21st December 2010, 20:55

Mrs Shrek has said "go" & have fun :woohoo: Monstaman packya gear bed sorted Fairlie & Alex

_Shrek_

21st December 2010, 20:59

cooneyr

21st December 2010, 21:00

Gidday All. I need to call about numbers for the BBQ in a couple of days. So far I have 38 on my webpage (http://www.advroutes.org.nz/db1k11f.html). However when I check the calenders against the BBQ list there are 23 riders who aren't on the BBQ list. I know some don't want the BBQ, but if your name is one of the 19 below please let me know one way or the other ASAP (before Christmas).

alane
charger277
Cliff
cromagnon
davo20
graeme
hemiben04
JATZ
javahead
jon34
joshkies
junkmanjoe
mainlanderyo
Mrs jatz
nooles
Racing Dave
Rod
The Boy
zeRax
_Shrek_

If your name isn't on the list on my website and you have BBQ meal your taking somebody else's meal.

Cheers R

_Shrek_

21st December 2010, 21:14

Gidday All. I need to call about numbers for the BBQ
Cheers R

pm sent :niceone:

Monstaman

22nd December 2010, 12:32

Heya Ryan

I am in, sorry for the lateness but I had to do some grovelling cos Ellen arrives back only a coulpa days prior.

I am allowed WOH HOH :woohoo: ... not usually a problem anyway.

So lookin forward to this, will be great.

helenoftroy

22nd December 2010, 13:29

Will do Helen, thanks for the info - is there still room at the Fairlie campground for a small one for the Friday night (and probably the Sunday night)?
Cheers, Crim

oops! sorry Im a bit slow!

Yeah room for you!bring your earplugs - Shreks about!:shutup:

cooneyr

23rd December 2010, 20:24

Hi All. Thanks for the quick replies about the BBQ. Only a small number left to reply now. 53 with their name on the list for the BBQ. Gonna be a awesome turn out.

Cheers R

cold comfort

24th December 2010, 23:05

_Shrek_

25th December 2010, 17:19

bring your earplugs - Shreks about!:shutup:

:shit: lies I tellya I've not heard it :facepalm:

cooneyr

29th December 2010, 20:44

Hi All. Roll chart and fuel stop info is now up on my website (http://www.advroutes.org.nz/db1k11f.html). I'd suggest you have a think about your fuel stop strategy before the ride cause it turns out one of the critical locations (Omakau) is only open till mid day on Saturday and not at all on Sunday. This will make life a bit difficult for those with less than 270km of range who will either need to deviate for 26km (and 26km back) down to Alex for more fuel. This would make the min range needed 230km.

Route length options -
The maximum route length is about 1120km if you ride the options to maximise the route length. This is doing Danseys Pass (not doing Challenge 1), Challenge 2 and the Scenic Loop.
The shortest route is about 1057km though this involves doing Challenge 1 (will be time consuming), not doing Challenge 2 and not doing the Scenic Loop.
For those who want to do technical stuff the mid length option of doing Challenges 1 and 2 and the Scenic Loop with will total of about 1070km.
For those that are less comfortable on technical terrain do Danseys Pass, not do Challenge 2 and do the Scenic Loop with a total of about 1110km.

Cheers R

Woodman

29th December 2010, 21:30

challenging fuel stops there. If I miss lawrence and ride economcally it can be done quite easy, but somehow I don't think thats gonna happen.:woohoo:

cooneyr

30th December 2010, 06:45

challenging fuel stops there. If I miss lawrence and ride economcally it can be done quite easy, but somehow I don't think thats gonna happen.:woohoo:

Bloody hick town garages :innocent: Kinda put a spanner in the works but not impossible to work with. If people drop into Lawrence hopefully most can handle the 270kms to Omarama. Lawrence is the least off route fuel option.

Cheers R

cooneyr

30th December 2010, 20:55

Ah Bugger. It was pointed out to me that there were some issues with the roll chart that I've now fixed. Couple of insignificant spelling issues, couple of instruction changes and most importantly the details to do with the Challenge and Scenic loops (i.e. to skip a challenge goto cell X) didn't appear in the PDF. I've taken care of all of these and re uploaded the PDF.

For those of you who printed the roll chart already you can either reprint the whole thing (can't just to some pages as some cells have shifted a page) or update the old roll chart by hand. The cells to compare are

41 Instruction Change
118 Instruction Change
151 Spelling Correction
152 Spelling Correction
176 Additional Info
179 Additional Info
184 Spelling Correction
186 Spelling Correction
187 Instruction Change
188 Additional Info
229 Additional Info
234 Additional Info

Cheers R

junkmanjoe

30th December 2010, 20:58

:blink: :shit: :facepalm:

_Shrek_

30th December 2010, 21:06

:blink: :shit: :facepalm:

tiz ok jmc we will make sure you are really confused by the time you get to Fairlie :shutup:

junkmanjoe

30th December 2010, 21:08

tiz ok jmc we will make sure you are really confused by the time you get to Fairlie :shutup:

some where near taupo init....just south of ekatawhere....:no:

JMJ

_Shrek_

30th December 2010, 21:18

some where near taupo init....just south of ekatawhere....:no:

JMJ

churrrrrrrr in catch on quick bro :whistle:

cooneyr

30th December 2010, 21:57

:blink: :shit: :facepalm:

Sorry mate.

NordieBoy

31st December 2010, 18:48

Sorry mate.

Remember, Joe is the guy who when dropping Pooey off, missed Nelson completely and ended up in Richmond :facepalm:

junkmanjoe

31st December 2010, 19:06

you bstard.................naughty boy...:yes:.. i did find MD,s

http://lh5.ggpht.com/_r4RTcX8Awjo/Shuvj-bu6jI/AAAAAAAABpE/nyoiTp7Vmu0/s720/SANY0074.JPG

Woodman

31st December 2010, 21:24

Burger King......................

alane

31st December 2010, 21:36

YEP! ---- Worked O.K. --Dunno how to do "double sided" as recomended:facepalm:,so just flipped em & poked em back in as it chundered away.:yes: WORKED GREAT.
Your a bloody hero,s----- Ryan & the troops.:rockon:

junkmanjoe

31st December 2010, 22:02

Burger King......................

no hope for me then.....:facepalm:

JMJ

NordieBoy

1st January 2011, 06:49

no hope for me then.....:facepalm:

JMJ

None at all.

Lost cause.

Give up bikes.

I'll take the silver one thanks.

No, no trouble at all...

No, thank you...

junkmanjoe

1st January 2011, 09:52

Sorry mate.

guess i better reprint a few pages.... now where did i put my roll chart holder....crap its on my work bench..never find it now................:facepalm:

okies its made up, found my roll chart holder which still had the KTM capital coast chart in it.
http://lh5.ggpht.com/_nRRVy1LvPzw/TR6vysLUM6I/AAAAAAAAAK0/x8V3CTwSxLo/s512/IMG_0452.JPG
its about 5 meters long........
http://lh4.ggpht.com/_nRRVy1LvPzw/TR6wDCQ9mEI/AAAAAAAAALA/YtQ7-Wc5Dl8/s512/IMG_0462.JPG

JMJ

ADVGD

2nd January 2011, 05:39

Hi All. Roll chart and fuel stop info is now up on my website...

Nice job cooneyr :niceone:

Does anyone know of NZ supplier of quality roll chart holders ready to go with with mounting hardware etc, failing that, an online company with fast delivery times to ensure it gets here before the start date?

Woodman

2nd January 2011, 07:47

Nice job cooneyr :niceone:

Does anyone know of NZ supplier of quality roll chart holders ready to go with with mounting hardware etc, failing that, an online company with fast delivery times to ensure it gets here before the start date?

Try klr650.com $28USD, or borrow one and don't give it back:facepalm:

We will discuss this tomorrow Nordie re possible purchase as its a bloody good unit.
Or make one

thepom

2nd January 2011, 08:34

I,m interested in the roll chart but its 24 dollars postage,if anyone would like to one and we can go halves for the postage drop me a line....

junkmanjoe

2nd January 2011, 08:35

mine cost about $5 :yes: now i have to buy some new ink for the printer...

JMJ

cooneyr

2nd January 2011, 08:43

Nice job cooneyr :niceone:

Does anyone know of NZ supplier of quality roll chart holders ready to go with with mounting hardware etc, failing that, an online company with fast delivery times to ensure it gets here before the start date?

A man with your skills should have no troubles making one. I'll post some better pics of my latest creation (version 3) in a week. But this is the best one I can find at the moment.
227652

The 0.9l old school click clack boxes were the go but I don't think you can get then any more. The clear plastic lid cases from Jaycar (http://www.jaycar.co.nz/ShowLargephoto.asp?id=9731&PRODNAME=Sealed%20Polycarbonate%20Enclosures%20115 %20x%2090%20x%2055%20-%20Clear%20Lid&IMAGE=) worked well and I'm onto a 1l sistema (http://www.sistemaplastics.com/#/details/2/6) now Threaded steel rod with nylocks for the rollers, with a loctited T nut (http://www.churchfurniturestore.com/tnut.jpg) and a plastic door stop as the handles. Rollers in the top and bottom corners to keep the max amount of roll chart in view are nice to have. Bit of steel flat from the inner mount of your left hand guard to the back of the box seems to work fine. Don't use alloy rod for the attachment - that's how I lost my last one (fatigued the alloy) :facepalm:

Biggest problem with them is the vibrations make the chart unravel. To try and fix this you put more tension on the nylocks and then you can't roll it forward

Cheers R

cooneyr

2nd January 2011, 08:45

mine cost about $5 :yes: now i have to buy some new ink for the printer...

JMJ

:violin: - Ya just too bloody keen.

junkmanjoe

2nd January 2011, 08:56

yea im sorry im excited....:woohoo:

pop in to the warehouse... this one was about $3.99, its good because it has a divider in the middle which holds the paper up, it worked great on the CCA..
http://lh5.ggpht.com/_nRRVy1LvPzw/TR-ULr8TfDI/AAAAAAAAALc/npy68qMJ5A4/s912/IMG_0459.JPG

who else is traveling from wellys or north island..whats you ferry plans....we could hijack the boat and sail it to Littleton save our fuel.....

JMJ

ADVGD

2nd January 2011, 16:44

Thanks for the info guys :niceone: keen to have a nudge at building one now...

alane

2nd January 2011, 21:40

A man with your skills should have no troubles making one. I'll post some better pics of my latest creation (version 3) in a week. But this is the best one I can find at the moment.
227652

The 0.9l old school click clack boxes were the go but I don't think you can get then any more. The clear plastic lid cases from Jaycar (http://www.jaycar.co.nz/ShowLargephoto.asp?id=9731&PRODNAME=Sealed%20Polycarbonate%20Enclosures%20115 %20x%2090%20x%2055%20-%20Clear%20Lid&IMAGE=) worked well and I'm onto a 1l sistema (http://www.sistemaplastics.com/#/details/2/6) now Threaded steel rod with nylocks for the rollers, with a loctited T nut (http://www.churchfurniturestore.com/tnut.jpg) and a plastic door stop as the handles. Rollers in the top and bottom corners to keep the max amount of roll chart in view are nice to have. Bit of steel flat from the inner mount of your left hand guard to the back of the box seems to work fine. Don't use alloy rod for the attachment - that's how I lost my last one (fatigued the alloy) :facepalm:

Biggest problem with them is the vibrations make the chart unravel. To try and fix this you put more tension on the nylocks and then you can't roll it forward

Cheers R

Can,t see Ryans pic,with my crap conection.:shit:

Used a "split" 1ltre "SYSTEMA"--same as Ryans,only divided into two 500ml compartments.Then it will sit on/in the handlebars central brace,held down by a couple of bits of tube rubber bolted on. Used 12mm wooden dowl for axles & put blue screw tops---(tops with "pullup part removed on bench grinder)----off,ve 'PUMP' bottles,on.(Pushon fit)
To retain the other end,I used Docking (castrating:blink:) rubber rings,in a groove,put in with a chainsaw file.
Rollers @ either end of box were 2.5 wire with plastic drinking straws threaded on.

Sits on bike O.K.--- but restricts the view/access to speedo& key etc,a bit.
Also a bit "fiddley" to fix ends of roll on,but I never had trouble with vibration moveing roll,---goin too slow,I spose.:facepalm:
CHEERS AL.

NordieBoy

2nd January 2011, 21:52

Try klr650.com $28USD, or borrow one and don't give it back:facepalm:

We will discuss this tomorrow Nordie re possible purchase as its a bloody good unit.
Or make one

I built it for the 2007 Dusty and even on that ride used the GPS instead. Just turning the roll chart to make it feel more authentic.

Aslan

2nd January 2011, 22:03

Hi all - Ryan, is the 2 day event still open please? I'm keen to join in again this year.

HOT and others, any spare beds going at Fairlie Fri & Sun please?

XF650 et al any spare beds at Alex please?

If needs must I'll bring my tent.

JMJ, Eddie et al - I'm planning to cross on the Bluebridge early AM on the Friday and gap it back from Fairlie to Picton on the Monday - sailing 6pm or later

Cheers Aslan aka Stephen O

cooneyr

3rd January 2011, 07:09

Hi all - Ryan, is the 2 day event still open please? I'm keen to join in again this year.....

Hi Aslan. Not a problem. I've added you to the bbq list. Good luck with accommodation.

Cheers R

Woodman

3rd January 2011, 07:13

Aslan, if you are bringing the DR I am sure there will be other DR riders willing to share a bed:sick:

XF650

3rd January 2011, 08:12

Stephen - digs sorted at Alex, as long as ya dont mind sharing with a couple of Freewinds & a WR250R

Crim

3rd January 2011, 18:15

Thanks for the info guys :niceone: keen to have a nudge at building one now...

Yeah I was thinking the split box would be the ducks nuts but then thought bugger it........... and then got an email with
"Thank you for shopping with us at GPS City - we very much appreciate your business. We would like to advise that your order was shipped on Tuesday, December 28, 2010."

so am waiting here ready to not talk to the kids or wife for a week or two while I come to terms with the new toy:woohoo:

_Shrek_

3rd January 2011, 18:21

Buddha#81

3rd January 2011, 18:52

grabbed a split box on special from W H $4.50 is mounted to the bike just need to get some stuff to make the rollers.

mattsdakar

3rd January 2011, 19:23

grabbed a split box on special from W H $4.50 is mounted to the bike just need to get some stuff to make the rollers.

I went for the dowel and red and black lego wheels look, works fine

Aslan

3rd January 2011, 20:08

Stephen - digs sorted at Alex, as long as ya dont mind sharing with a couple of Freewinds & a WR250R

thanks Struan - that's great - really appreciate it - see you soon - cheers S

Aslan

3rd January 2011, 20:11

hiya Stephen glad you could make it you bringing the beammer or the other thingy :whistle:

Hi Shrek - looking forward to catching up again - prolly bring the DR as the Bimmer needs a service and I'm not sure I'll get it done in time - either way it'll be fun I'm sure - cheers S

Aslan

3rd January 2011, 20:12

Aslan, if you are bringing the DR I am sure there will be other DR riders willing to share a bed:sick:

Cheers Woodman - yeah right :)

XF650

4th January 2011, 08:41

In addition to Ryan's Web link Fairlie accomodation list, there may still be rooms available at the Fairlie Hotel (just along the street from the Gladstone). $40 B&B. Ph: 03 685 8061.

Aslan

4th January 2011, 09:45

In addition to Ryan's Web link Fairlie accomodation list, there may still be rooms available at the Fairlie Hotel (just along the street from the Gladstone). $40 B&B. Ph: 03 685 8061.

I'm staying there thanks to Struan - Ciao Aslan

topo

4th January 2011, 16:41

Ryan, any idea what the distance fron Tekapo to Fairlie is along the route?

itsnotarace

4th January 2011, 17:40

I'd say about 71.7km

cooneyr

4th January 2011, 21:45

I'd say about 71.7km

I'd say your exactly right. ;)

Cheers R

cooneyr

4th January 2011, 21:52

My snoops have come up with some more useful info. In the Alex holiday park there is a fast food caravan (I'm sure these use to be called pie carts) that closed just as most turned up last year. It serves up burgers, F&C etc. Is anybody interested in this such that we should ask him to stay open a little longer or is this a bit old school (can help but think of Footrot Flats movie - The Dogs Tale).

Also we are working on getting the Omakau Petrol station open for 2 hours around mid day. Will let people know more as things develop.

Cheers R

joshkies

5th January 2011, 18:22

O you are the man Ryan :woohoo:

itsnotarace

5th January 2011, 20:07

Not going to help the one dayers much but, eh Josh.

cooneyr

5th January 2011, 21:41

Not going to help the one dayers much but, eh Josh.

Doh - meant to add that this is for the Sunday i.e. two day riders. One day riders are too few and will be way to spread out to make it work late on Saturday. Sorry guys.

Cheers R

mattsdakar

5th January 2011, 23:17

Doh - meant to add that this is for the Sunday i.e. two day riders. One day riders are too few and will be way to spread out to make it work late on Saturday. Sorry guys.

Cheers R

Hmmmm maybe a bit of a dilemma here for the one dayers.
Am I right when I calculate that once we leave Alex if we don't go out of our way to Lawrence and Omakau is closed (Sat 0830-1200) it is 402km's between Alex and Omarama?
Also looks like it is 309.4km from Lawrence to Omarama

cooneyr

6th January 2011, 07:34

Hmmmm maybe a bit of a dilemma here for the one dayers.
Am I right when I calculate that once we leave Alex if we don't go out of our way to Lawrence and Omakau is closed (Sat 0830-1200) it is 402km's between Alex and Omarama?
Also looks like it is 309.4km from Lawrence to Omarama

Not quite.

Lawrence to Omakau via the Challenge (longest route - adds 10km) is 171km. The following is me checking from the roll chart. Don't include Cell 182 i.e. the non-challenge loop, cause you cant do both it and the challenge.

Cell 160 - 8.1
Cell 170 - 50.4
Cell 175 - 41.5
Cell 179 - 32.6
Cell 188 - 38.7
Total km = 171.3km

Omakau to Omarama is 105km. Again me checking.

Cell 194 - 38.5
Cell 201 - 39.0
Cell 207 - 28.1
Total km = 105.6

Lawrence to Omarama is therefore 276.9km. Allow for a bit of error in this so say you need 290km range.

Update

Another thought occurred to me. Both petrol stations in Omarama are only open to 8pm i.e. may close a bit early for some of the one day riders. The 24hr (Eftpos and Credit Card available) fuel stop at Otematata is 25km further than Omarama. This would mean a leg of 302km from Lawrence to Otematata.

Cheers R

cooneyr

6th January 2011, 11:11

Hi All. The snoops snooping has paid off. The good bugger Tony from the Omakau Garage will be opening from 1130 to 1330 on the Sunday especially for the two day riders. This is based on some rough guess of speeds and people leaving Alex at 7am. It you are a slower than average rider please leave earlier.

This means we have a couple of options.

Fuel at Alex then ride to Omakau for fuel (275km) then ride to Omarama for fuel (106km).
Fuel at Alex then ride to Lawrence for fuel (120km), then ride to Omakau for fuel (171km) then ride to Omarama for fuel (106km).
Fuel at Alex then ride to Lawrence for fuel (120km), then ride to Omarama for fuel (277km).

Whatever you do please stop in at Omakau to make Tony's efforts worth it please i.e. option 1 or 2.

Playing with these distances and checking them is doing my head in!

Cheers R.

topo

6th January 2011, 16:58

Cooneyr, your a bloody ledgend!:yes: Thanks for organising the servo to be opened.

I hope even those who don't need gas stop and buy a drink or chocolate bar in apreciation.

Buddha#81

6th January 2011, 20:19

yeeha a arvo in the shed and its gone from race bike to adventure beast. New Led tail light (supercheap has them on special $40 pingers), New O ring chain, new oil, new hand guards, tank from Col (cheers ears). This is going to be epic......Fook I'm looking forward to this!

whatastoner

6th January 2011, 21:17

Ryan, when are the GPS files being posted?
Will be riding the Africa Twin if the new CDI turns up in time.
Failing that, the Yamaha.

Fingers crossed,
Mark

cooneyr

6th January 2011, 21:51

Ryan, when are the GPS files being posted?
Will be riding the Africa Twin if the new CDI turns up in time.
Failing that, the Yamaha.

Fingers crossed,
Mark

Gidday. Just finished the GPS file now. Going to check it through, test on my GPS, then make and upload the webpage, and update the Dusty's main page tomorrow if sprog behaves. It will be up before the weekend is out if he doesn't.

Good luck with the CDI. The RD01 is a unique bike that got plenty of attention last year.

Cheers R

P.S. It sounds like a pantyhose filter skin would have been worth your while last year. Something to think about for this one ;)

mattsdakar

7th January 2011, 00:40

junkmanjoe

7th January 2011, 12:36

what would be the rough time off arrival back at Fairlie on the Sunday...

im guess some where to stay would be an idea if its late....

JMJ

cooneyr

7th January 2011, 13:09

what would be the rough time off arrival back at Fairlie on the Sunday...

im guess some where to stay would be an idea if its late....

JMJ

I've never done a two day ride but it seems that around 10 hours for the half day is a reasonably comfortable pace. 7am to 5pm?

Cheers R

junkmanjoe

7th January 2011, 14:05

cheers boss...:drinknsin

timg

7th January 2011, 19:24

Buddha#81

7th January 2011, 19:48

Hope you got yer FXR sorted for tomorrow too :scooter:

yeah, but not going to Levels.......gunna keep the massive power under wraps.

Transalper

8th January 2011, 14:22

So you fellas with ya new MAP60 GPSs got them set to record tracks to the Data card if you want to record your full adventures without running out of space or quota on the internal memory?

'Menu' - 'Tracks' - 'Setup' - 'Data Card Setup' - make sure there's a tick in the box by 'Log tracks To data Card'

Now even if you fill or overflow your internal memory quota you will still get all your tracks on the Data Card for grabbing later on the PC via the 'mass storage mode'.

Crim

8th January 2011, 14:33

'Menu' - 'Tracks' - 'Setup' - 'Data Card Setup' - make sure there's a tick in the box by 'Log tracks To data Card'

done - think Kenny is up the Clarence this weekend - will be a test for his skills when you ask him for the Clarence track when he gets back - would still be a bit past me at this stage I reckon

junkmanjoe

8th January 2011, 16:39

i have a spare bed if any one out there is short of for the friday night..

its at top 10 motor camp..pm for details..

JMJ

thepom

8th January 2011, 19:22

I,m back.....could not figure out how to use it so its up for sale....:innocent:

Transalper

8th January 2011, 19:43

You must be joking.
Takes a little playing with and experimenting to get the hang of.
Don't think it would have been to much use for navigation up the Clarance as there's not many track options there and you would have been just exploring but you can now see where you went.

Get in touch and I'll get you the next step, maybe create a couple of navigation exercises for homework.

cooneyr

8th January 2011, 21:10

....Now even if you fill or overflow your internal memory quota you will still get all your tracks on the Data Card for grabbing later on the PC via the 'mass storage mode'.

My experience (Etrex Legend HCx) suggest that you need to turn on the overwrite option even when writing to a card else your track log just stops. :facepalm:

cooneyr

9th January 2011, 08:27

Bloody late notice and I apologise for this, but we all need to be carrying fire extinguishers. There are two areas where we pass through forest blocks. The fire extinguishers you want are 450gm aerosol ABC type. The red one in the pic below (Fire Exit) and the First Alert Tundra (http://www.firstalert.co.nz/wawcs0142795/tundra_extinguishers.html) are available for $20-$25 from Mitre 10, Mega, Placemakers, Bunnings and Briscoes stores.

http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_t05PgAbj-iY/SxxAfKYhc8I/AAAAAAAAAVI/qkYoSUtNViE/s200/Extinguishers.JPG

Cheers R

cooneyr

9th January 2011, 08:38

The GPS file is now uploaded onto my website (http://www.advroutes.org.nz/db1k11f.html). My website allows people to upload directly to their GPS units if they are attached to a USB port. Those with GPSMAP62 or GPSMAP78 will need to download the file to their computer and then upload using Basecamp or Mapsource. This is due to my webpages and Garmin Communicator not working together very well. With others help I hope to resolve this shortly.

Cheers R

Transalper

9th January 2011, 09:15

The garmin communicator plugin is known to be a bit glitchy, some days working, some days giving a 'plugin not unlocked successfully' error so if you get that just right click and 'save as' the file and load it through mapsource or whatever you are using then also.
(Worked ok for me this morning)

Really looking forward to it now.

alane

9th January 2011, 10:28

cooneyr

9th January 2011, 11:11

What happens if we don,t have em???:violin::shit:

Well as I said in the first post there will not be any scrutineering or similar so I can't enforce this. I'm simply promoting "best practice" in terms of preparations. Because we travel through two forestry blocks it would be prudent to carry one or as a minimum ride with someone who has one.

Cheers R

alane

9th January 2011, 11:31

Well as I said in the first post there will not be any scrutineering or similar so I can't enforce this. I'm simply promoting "best practice" in terms of preparations. Because we travel through two forestry blocks it would be prudent to carry one or as a minimum ride with someone who has one.

Cheers R

O.K.---O.K.--- appretiate that!

Have gotta think abought every ounce,thats all.:blink:

That reminds me--------Better get a haircut.:yes::laugh::laugh:

Transalper

9th January 2011, 11:48

Might i suggest no ciggys when stopped in the at risk areas.
We had a little fire at work on break up day from a discarded ciggy butt which had been dropped almost an hour before the flames appeared.
The smoker who dropped it said "they say it happens but I thought it was just a myth".
Apparently he flicks em butts out the car window all the time, no wonder there are so many roadside fires in summer if a lot of people are doing that.
First time I'd ever actually seen it happen too, but now we know the risk is real.
I guess the bikes actually could be a risk too, heard one or two storeys of bike related fires so something about better safe than sorry and keeping the land owners thinking we're all very responsible aye.

_Shrek_

9th January 2011, 12:15

What happens if we don,t have em???:violin::shit:

if a fire starts ride very fast :facepalm: (& hope no one see's you)

Transalper

9th January 2011, 12:31

Unless your bike being on fire is the cause of the grass catching, you ain't likely to know you started one, it'll be they guys half an hour after you dealing with it, or you dealing with the one the guy half an hour in front of you started.
Best start early, ride fast, be in front. That'll work.

Do stones bouncing off bashplates or in to each other spark enough? Have to be pretty unlucky me thinks.

I've had an extinguisher hogging space on me bike since the Capital Coast Adventure 08. :whocares:

junkmanjoe

9th January 2011, 12:42

i carry one all the time.. have used one up when a friends bike caught fire..... just dont start a BIGfire as its only a small one....
i also carry first aid kit to. but im not a doctor...but know how a sticky plaster works....maybe have a couple designated bikes spread through the field with these items on board....

JMJ

Transalper

9th January 2011, 12:45

junkmanjoe

9th January 2011, 12:51

almighty then...............:drinkup:

_Shrek_

9th January 2011, 15:29

That's turning the ride in to something it's really not, having designated bikes here n there.
Think we'd better kind a end this topic line about now as we're ultimately all responsible for ourselves on this ride.

now ya talk'n TA :niceone: was think'n if it gets any worse might as well pull the pin & do it another day with one or two

cynna

9th January 2011, 18:13

Bloody late notice and I apologise for this, but we all need to be carrying fire extinguishers. There are two areas where we pass through forest blocks. The fire extinguishers you want are 450gm aerosol ABC type. The red one in the pic below (Fire Exit) and the First Alert Tundra (http://www.firstalert.co.nz/wawcs0142795/tundra_extinguishers.html) are available for $20-$25 from Mitre 10, Mega, Placemakers, Bunnings and Briscoes stores.

and maybe stick a spark arrestor on if you havent got one. mine had been taken out so ive just bolted wire from a kitchen seive on and secured it with a hose clamp (this was suggested by someone the the capital coast adv ride thread and is easy enough to do just to be on the safe side)

Buddha#81

9th January 2011, 19:31

just fitted my spark arrestor........anyway a question for the wise ones.

I've put good money into the Motard tires and hadn't given the 21 and 18's any thought. They were on the bike when brought it. they are kenda and cheng shin both about 1/3 worn hence i didnt give a second thought. I been for a blast out the river and they seemed shit but I would think not too bad considering they are a road trail compromise. Am i risking too much cheaping out on the tyre thing. The budget is tight (new chain sprockets and the other bits and bobs I've had to get as i'm a total noob to this) so would rather not have to buy new tyres untill i see if this my thing.

Padmei

9th January 2011, 19:37

I did the northern DB with a half worn good front & shitty nogrip rear & was ok. Your call. I'd just go a bit slower ( or faster) on the knarly bits.

Myself I like th econfidence of a narrow sharp front but then again I've not raced motards.You should be right

Transalper

9th January 2011, 20:23

... they are kenda and cheng shin both about 1/3 worn hence i didnt give a second thought....
Got any photos to satisfy my curiosity?
If you don't have the cash then probably be fine on what you have, Ryans doing it on the big KTM using E07s same as I had on my DR today.
May be a few times you'll wish you had more bite but it shouldn't be a show stopper.
We only had to push him once or twice on the route scouting run and your bike is lighter.
I had a shinko on the back of the DR on the scouting run and managed ok but since i already have half worn more agressive tyres on my other rims I'll use them.
The route is sharp so may well cut up ya tires a bit so almost a pity to buy a new set as they will be looking quite used by the end of the weekend.
Shiny new bash plates will be well worn in by then too.

cooneyr

9th January 2011, 20:32

Got any photos to satisfy my curiosity?
If you don't have the cash then probably be fine on what you have, Ryans doing it on the big KTM using E07s same as I had on my DR today.
May be a few times you'll wish you had more bite but it shouldn't be a show stopper.
We only had to push him once or twice on the route scouting run and your bike is lighter.
I had a shinko on the back of the DR on the scouting run and managed ok but since i already have half worn more agressive tyres on my other rims I'll use them.
The route is sharp so may well cut up ya tires a bit so almost a pity to buy a new set as they will be looking quite used by the end of the weekend.
Shiny new bash plates will be well worn in by then too.

Oi ya tell tale. I's only got stuck cause I was helping others and stopped in stupid places :innocent: I support the comment that rocks cutting up and puncturing tyres is far more likely to be an issue that getting stuck. A E07 rear (or similar) is what I'll be using and would recommended as a rear tyre and whatever floats ya boat for the front.

Cheers R

Buddha#81

9th January 2011, 20:55

Got any photos to satisfy my curiosity?

here ya go fresh off the press!

Transalper

9th January 2011, 21:06

Yep, that's the same rear tyre I was running on the scouting mission. Possibly even similar condition when I started that weekend.

Never used them on front so can't comment there.

ADVGD

9th January 2011, 21:07

A E07 rear (or similar) is what I'll be using and would recommended as a rear tyre and whatever floats ya boat for the front.

+1 for the E07 on the rear. This is what I was running on the preruun, it was a great tyre for the DB1k terrain, it stood up very well to the sharp rocks

junkmanjoe

9th January 2011, 21:10

the sharp rocks

Are they tire killing rocks.......:blink:

JMJ

Buddha#81

9th January 2011, 21:11

Yep, that's the same rear tyre I was running on the scouting mission. Possibly even similar condition when I started that weekend.

Never used them on front so can't comment there.

good enuff for me cheers

whatastoner

9th January 2011, 21:18

Hey Buddha, I've got a spare Michelin T63 21" I used last year. You're welcome to it.
Sorry, only got a 17" rear.

Transalper

9th January 2011, 21:28

Are they tire killing rocks.......:blink:

JMJ

There are a lot more sharp stones and rocks than last year but tyre killers...
well your nice new square knobs will have at least one nice n round edge on them and probably some cuts and chunks missing too.

The only flat we had to deal with was from a nail or similar on a tame bit of dirt road but I was sure my front was about to get flat with several hits it took on the main challenge section.

ohh, lots of people watching this thread right now. :wavey:

Buddha#81

9th January 2011, 21:28

Hey Buddha, I've got a spare Michelin T63 21" I used last year. You're welcome to it.
Sorry, only got a 17" rear.

mite be a better option than the cheng shin front? last thing i want to be doing is repairing flats due to shit rubber, riding the 1000km is going to be enough let alone dealing with that type of distraction. 30+ deg tyre repairs dont appeal!:sick:

Buddha#81

9th January 2011, 21:29

ohh, lots of people watching this thread right now. :wavey:

Maybe we are starting to worry?

Transalper

9th January 2011, 21:35

I'd say excitement and anticipation, don't over think it or you'll syke yourself out.
It's always easier than it looks, that's what I tell myself anyway.
It's usually true but I don't always listen.:facepalm:

ADVGD

9th January 2011, 21:50

Are they tire killing rocks.......:blink:

JMJ

Nothing too nasty, a few ascents and descents on rocky sections like this pic. Not detrimental to tyres if you pick nice lines that allow you to keep up momentum and avoid spinning up the back wheel too much on the rocky climbs. Personally these sections were some of the most fun bits :niceone:

http://www.adventureguide.co.nz/articles/12/64/images/db1k-prerun-25.jpg

Sorry Transalper, bringing this image up again, that's a bit rough eh :p it is the only photo I had of one of the rocky sections, honest :innocent:

Transalper

9th January 2011, 21:54

Ha ha... beware of the catchy crash. It's like you see someone yawn and so you yawn too. ADVGD yawned first :nya::yawn:

cooneyr

9th January 2011, 21:56

Ha ha... beware of the catchy crash. It's like you see someone yawn and so you yawn too. ADVGD yawned first :nya::yawn:

Haha the big blue pig was the only one that didn't yawn :innocent: That was a pretty damn chunky section. Not be fun to go up.

junkmanjoe

9th January 2011, 22:29

Hmmmm.......:shit:..there not rocks............sharks teeth............:woohoo:

bring it on..........carnage...:yes:

JMJ

ADVGD

10th January 2011, 07:22

Ha ha... beware of the catchy crash. It's like you see someone yawn and so you yawn too. ADVGD yawned first :nya::yawn:

Without photographic evidence I deny everything and claim I was upright the whole time :innocent:

cynna

10th January 2011, 07:37

Haha the big blue pig was the only one that didn't yawn :innocent: That was a pretty damn chunky section. Not be fun to go up.

i never yawned either - just stalled trying to park the bike to help TA then couldnt get it going again. i think thats were my thigh cramped up real bad as well

XF650

10th January 2011, 12:04

and maybe stick a spark arrestor on if you havent got one. mine had been taken out so ive just bolted wire from a kitchen seive on and secured it with a hose clamp (this was suggested by someone the the capital coast adv ride thread and is easy enough to do just to be on the safe side)

Good comment re spark arrestors, in conjunction with each bike carrying a fire extinguisher. One of the forestry routes is near major forest fire event just before Xmas. They have had rain since but a couple of days of Norwest will make the locals real nervous again.

joshkies

10th January 2011, 14:14

by the looks of that photo i might have to go buy a trails bike not an adventure bike :gob:

BMWST?

10th January 2011, 19:17

Ryan you do a hell of a lot of work on these,with your off siders of course.
Much kudos to you sir
I started to read the roll chart....:shit:
seems endless but i guess its not as bad as it looks in real life???
Not sure what my work arrangements are for a bit but man i would love to have a crack.Gonna try to sort something next year!
That picture of the real rocky bit is that a challenge section?

junkmanjoe

10th January 2011, 19:43

That picture of the real rocky bit is that a challenge section?

thats the main road to fairlie.. looks good aye..

JMJ

Transalper

10th January 2011, 21:35

...
That picture of the real rocky bit is that a challenge section?Why yes, yes it is.
If you are looking at this DB2011 map (http://advroutes.org.nz/db1k11m.html) it's in the red bit.

cooneyr

10th January 2011, 21:52

....I started to read the roll chart....:shit:
seems endless but i guess its not as bad as it looks in real life???.....

To be honest I've never really had to use one in anger. I've done one CCA (08) but could get away with following others for most of it and we followed an old one around Banks Peninsular but I could have guessed most of the route before leaving home. Neither of these were really challenging. The same goes for the GPS files. I won't be bothering with a roll chart or the GPS for the dusty - I know the route rather well know. I'm hanging out for somebody to make something up so that I can get really stuck into it ;) ;).

.....That picture of the real rocky bit is that a challenge section?...

Not sure what you fella's are worried about. I got big blue down there without too much hassle and last time I checked I'm not David Knight.

Cheers R

cooneyr

10th January 2011, 22:27

Hi guys. Couple of people no longer need their beds in Alex. If anybody is still after a bed at the motor camp let me know.

Cheers R

Crim

11th January 2011, 05:53

I'm hanging out for somebody to make something up so that I can get really stuck into it ;) ;).

Cheers R

Sounds like a challenge - yeah would be keen on an orienteering type thing, you could have GPS co-ords as your stations, take a wee bit of organising but I am sure we (read TA with assistance probably) can get something together to say thanks for all the work on the DB1ks

petegl58

11th January 2011, 09:31

As a relative KB newcomer. I am unsure how to sign on to the DB1k ride.
Please put me down for the two day event Pete 021-1844906

cynna

11th January 2011, 10:17

I'm hanging out for somebody to make something up so that I can get really stuck into it ;) ;)

http://www.pukemanuadventureride.co.nz/

might be similar to the cca in that you can follow people, but will be new territory

mattsdakar

11th January 2011, 10:21

As a relative KB newcomer. I am unsure how to sign on to the DB1k ride.
Please put me down for the two day event Pete 021-1844906

To register: Go to first page of this thread and scroll down to Calenders find two dayers

cooneyr

11th January 2011, 13:35

As a relative KB newcomer. I am unsure how to sign on to the DB1k ride.
Please put me down for the two day event Pete 021-1844906

I'll try and give you a call tonight. Basically you turn up with some money, your roll chart in a holder, and you organise your accomidation in Fairlie. There is one spare bed in Alex if you want it. Have a look at my website and the first post for more details.

http://www.pukemanuadventureride.co.nz/

might be similar to the cca in that you can follow people, but will be new territory

Hmmm interesting ;)

Cheers R

BMWST?

11th January 2011, 14:57

thats the main road to fairlie.. looks good aye..

JMJ

i glad you dont have to go UP .The road sure <strike>dete</strike> has got worse since i was last down there!

junkmanjoe

11th January 2011, 19:03

http://www.pukemanuadventureride.co.nz/

might be similar to the cca in that you can follow people, but will be new territory

yea my back yard....they wont tell me where there going.

they said is big bike 2 up friendly... Hmmmm not the places i would take you ...small bike 1 up unfriendly....yup that sounds better...:niceone:

JMJ

mattsdakar

11th January 2011, 20:43

yea my back yard....they wont tell me where there going.

they said is big bike 2 up friendly... Hmmmm not the places i would take you ...small bike 1 up unfriendly....yup that sounds better...:niceone:

JMJ

You are soooo going to enjoy the Dusty Route then!!

Buddha#81

12th January 2011, 14:09

Gahhhhhhhhh, every time I try to download and print the route guide it tell me I have to download adobe reader......anyone computer savvie help?

Transalper

12th January 2011, 14:20

Buddha#81

12th January 2011, 15:12

R U using a Windows computer?

I use Foxit Reader, it will open .pdf files but is a much smaller download (about 7mb instead of 47mb for the adobe thing)... here LINKY (http://cdn01.foxitsoftware.com/pub/foxit/reader/desktop/win/4.x/4.3/enu/FoxitReader43_enu_Setup.exe)
Download and run/install that then you should be able to open the routesheet and print hopefully.

cheers that did the trick. Now I have to cut and tape the fooker togeather! Oh and learn how to read it......I wonder if Helen clicks onto the fact i followed her for 1000km :niceone:

timg

12th January 2011, 18:10

cheers that did the trick. Now I have to cut and tape the fooker togeather! Oh and learn how to read it......I wonder if Helen clicks onto the fact i followed her for 1000km :niceone: Thought we were following you :confused:

Buddha#81

12th January 2011, 18:26

Thought we were following you :confused:

good luck with that.................:bleh:

Woodman

12th January 2011, 19:28

cheers that did the trick. Now I have to cut and tape the fooker togeather! Oh and learn how to read it......I wonder if Helen clicks onto the fact i followed her for 1000km :niceone:

Mate , I was the same as you last year and didn't know one end of a route sheet from another, but even I picked it up pretty quick. If you get lost or mixed up somewhere just whore along with a group till you get sorted or bored. or stick with one group for the entirety.

junkmanjoe

12th January 2011, 21:41

Hello all...

any one know of a nice place to stay in the Ashburton area on Thursday night..
ill be meeting up with the Orari station ride on the Friday.

JMJ

Buddha#81

13th January 2011, 06:58

Hello all...

any one know of a nice place to stay in the Ashburton area on Thursday night..
JMJ

:nya: ya joking right? what ya budget? motel? camp ground?

_Shrek_

13th January 2011, 09:31

Hello all...

any one know of a nice place to stay in the Ashburton area on Thursday night..
ill be meeting up with the Orari station ride on the Friday.

JMJ

:facepalm: nothing like leaving it to the last min :laugh: pm sent hope it helps

helenoftroy

13th January 2011, 09:44

cheers that did the trick. Now I have to cut and tape the fooker togeather! Oh and learn how to read it......I wonder if Helen clicks onto the fact i followed her for 1000km :niceone:
Funny!
I know you and Casualty will prolly be way faster than me.......:msn-wink:

Thought we were following you :confused:
I know whose tail & GPS to follow eh timg!.....:hug::yes:

good luck with that.................:bleh:
She'll be an adventure!!!!
Cant wait......:woohoo::woohoo::woohoo:

Rod

13th January 2011, 11:24

Transalper

13th January 2011, 11:34

Well, my preferred bottle is more of a clear/whitey colour but playing with gps s is so much fun I'd almost have to offer you a drink.

TimG has a Zumo so may know best but I would like to give it a go and I suspect Ryan would be keen to look at the zumo workings too.
They (garmin gps in general) normally accept 250 point Routes only in the 'off road' mode and are limited to 50 point routes if you try using them on the 'on road' mode.

Rod

13th January 2011, 11:58

I knew someone would be watching....That sounds very promising. I dont need all the bluetooth stuff just the basic deal. Last year it worked really well until we took a wrong turn and I think it recalculated and sent us up a climb I would have prefered to be on my enduro bike on.

Right then we need to chat. Josh has my number. Or how do you discreetly make contact? PM? thingy

cooneyr

13th January 2011, 12:24

....Last year it worked really well until we took a wrong turn and I think it recalculated and sent us up a climb I would have prefered to be on my enduro bike on. ....

This is the second contact I've had about Zumo's not working with the 250 point files. I'd love to have a look but time is rather limited at the moment.

The Zumo's try to be "clever" for you but in fact are only clever if you never leave the seal. This ride is clearly not about staying on the seal so those with Zumo's (and probably Nuvi's) need to look into changing the routing mode to "off road". As TA said most of the Garmin GPS units will handle 250 points in off road mode and only 50 when in on road.

For the Zumo 550's the manual is here (http://static.garmincdn.com/pumac/1369_OwnersManual.pdf) and you need to look at page 46 and 47. To try and summarise you need to select the "spanner" (blue box with the white spanner), then select "navigation", then change "route preferance" from "fastest time" (probably on this setting) to "off road". This is most likely the same for other models of Zumo and the Nuvi's.

TimG can you add your 2c worth in here. I'm sure you've played with this before.

Cheers R

Eddieb

13th January 2011, 14:06

The Zumo's try to be "clever" for you but in fact are only clever if you never leave the seal. This ride is clearly not about staying on the seal so those with Zumo's (and probably Nuvi's) need to look into changing the routing mode to "off road". As TA said most of the Garmin GPS units will handle 250 points in off road mode and only 50 when in on road.

I run a Colorado and have had similiar issues with it being too smart, e.g. skipping points 41-50 cause it's shorter from point 40 to point 51 than it is from point 40 to point 41 or some such reason.

Fran, your Oregan might do this too as I think the software is very similiar to the Colorado.

New TKC-80 fitted today for the trip.

cooneyr

13th January 2011, 14:48

I run a Colorado and have had similiar issues with it being too smart, e.g. skipping points 41-50 cause it's shorter from point 40 to point 51 than it is from point 40 to point 41 or some such reason.

Fran, your Oregan might do this too as I think the software is very similiar to the Colorado.

New TKC-80 fitted today for the trip.

I've a feeling that most units will do this. I was sitting in Nelson when testing the route files and it (LegendHCx) was going to skip some points and start me at Cave or thereabouts. There should be no issues with this on the DB as the route but if you are concerned check the point numbering to ensure your following the sequence correctly.

None of you are going to get lost, dont know what your worring about :msn-wink:

Eddieb

13th January 2011, 16:38

None of you are going to get lost, dont know what your worring about :msn-wink:

I'm living proof that having a GPS won't stop an idiot from getting lost.

timg

13th January 2011, 18:29

Hi all, I need some one local (Christchurch) if possible to help me in setting up a borrowed a Garmin Zumo 550. I used unit last year and could only load 50 point map.(I am not that IT savy) This year I need to load 250 point map and ensure all settings are what they should be to help me have another go at cracking the 1 day.
Cheers Rod
PS might be a few green or brown bottles involved..... Yup, I have a Zumo 550. Happy to help. I'm in Rolleston. Give me a call on 0273490527 and come on out some time. haven'y loaded this years route yet. The Zumo only handles 200 points. I use some software from Ryans site to reduce the file to 199 points and roberts yer mothers bruther. Cheers, Tim.

Transalper

13th January 2011, 18:34

mmm, that's a bit of vital info to know.
Does it keep the via point names when you filter it? Ryan has labelled them to help guide us.

Transalper

13th January 2011, 19:32

Don't think the Legend or gpsmap60 or Map62s will skip points unless you ride off route and through another point out of order where it will then pick up where you have re-entered.
Only time I seen the Legend mess up was when start and finish points were the same place.... navigate route... go ... but you're already there so I'm done!!

It should take you to every via point in the order they are in the route.
Temporarily for demo purpose I added an extra point to the start of the route at my current location then told it to start me navigating 'off road'.
Since I'm already on the route now it is directing me to the next point being the point labelled 'A1 Start'.
When you're off the route or in the middle of it and tell it to start navigating from fresh from where you are it will take you to the closest point in the route which from here had been A13 but now I extended the route to start with my current location as point 1 everything is in order.

If you miss a via point the Map62s (and I thought the Legend did too) will keep direction you back to it unless you actually pass another via point in the Active Route point list (see pic) at which time it will continue on from there.
In the off road mode there should be no off route recalculation round roads or telling you to u-turn to get you back on track.

A side note here...
On the DB gps files Ryan has labelled any via points that require a turn from the current road/track with turn info to help guide us.
On the 62s I had to set the guidance text to display always or it wouldn't show in Off Road navigation. The Legend IIRC was fine by default.

Here's some screen shots of mine in action...
The Active Route - I'm at the place 'DEMO POINT1' and 'A1 Start' is next to visit.
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The Dashboard, don't know if the ETA at Destination or Time to destination fields will work in Off Road Mode and if the do I know they will not be very accurate until quite close to the end because it's off road navigation !
228739

The Compass, well it's a compass pointing at the next via point.
228738

The Map view, my main screen. This is zoomed out heaps I'm sure you can tell.
228741

The Map view at a half decent level... follow the red pointer and the purple line to the next point this time called 'A1 Start' but other times called things like 'A95 Left'
228737

A close up of how the route goes in straight lines while we wiggle along the roads and sometimes into the void of no roads and still we follow the purple line as much as we can (at least mine is purple).
This is a random shot so my position pointer is not on screen but my cursor is. (some of you will know this, some will not)
228742

I really just posted this because I can, because I just worked out how to get the pictures from the gps.

thepom

13th January 2011, 19:38

Hi,I managed to download my molesworth/rainbow and clarence river ride to google earth...stoked.....I ll be calling in on transalper in the weekend to help me understand more the magic that is gps.....( he does,nt know I,m coming yet so better bring some sort of gift).............

Padmei

13th January 2011, 19:56

So is it not this weekend but the next?

Transalper

13th January 2011, 19:59

Correct... as in post #1 with most the updates...

22nd January
Start in Fairlie
Modified southern route
Overnight in Alex for two day riders
BBQ at Gladstone Pub in Fairlie on Friday Night
Costs - $5 for sticker, $10 for Black Forest.

And a whole lot more info..... back in post #1.

Also I notice an ever increasing few bits in red on the Adv Routes site (http://www.advroutes.org.nz/db1k11f.html) to read such as not riding outsude the designated time without first getting in touch with the land owners in several parts of the route, talk to Ryan for contact info and details etc etc.

Padmei

13th January 2011, 20:01

Ok what do I need to bring?

Transalper

13th January 2011, 20:17

Is that a serious question?:blank:

Padmei

13th January 2011, 20:26

FFS what do I pay you people for???

Nah not really that serious. Do I need linen etc for the first nite at the pub? Says it's supplied for the 2nd nite but not sure about the 1st nite. I'm travelling real lite (well apart from the 20kilo toolkit).

Also the last bit of Day 1 where it does a loop over the highway bit - is that a pretty good bit? I'm thinking I may miss that bit out if I'm getting tired & short cut it tothe campground for a shower & food. Would I be missing anything extra special?

Also We'll need accom for the last nite after the event too I spose...

Woodman

13th January 2011, 20:31

Ok what do I need to bring?

When are you going? Where you staying in CHCH? Are you doing Orari?gorge?

Still actually a bit iffy if I am going at all. Possibly riding to fairlie on Friday and back on Monday, so more time at home etc.

Will know more tomorrow, mrs Woodman is getting the right royal runaround with this redundancy thing. They were supposed out find out Wednesday but are stringing everyone along.

whatastoner

13th January 2011, 20:31

Transalper,you are the Man when it comes to GPS. You're not going to get a moments peace at Friday's BBQ. Set up a classroom in the TV room, or wear a cunning diguise.

whatastoner

13th January 2011, 20:32

Sorry, I meant disguise.

Padmei

13th January 2011, 20:34

When are you going? Where you staying in CHCH? Are you doing Orari?gorge?

Still actually a bit iffy if I am going at all. Possibly riding to fairlie on Friday and back on Monday, so more time at home etc.

Will know more tomorrow, mrs Woodman is getting the right royal runaround with this redundancy thing. They were supposed out find out Wednesday but are stringing everyone along.

I'll post on the Nelson thread,but go down Thursday thru Rainbow prob, stay with broinlaw (heaps of room if you needto stay) & ride widdacrew on Fri morn maybe.

catch that bit of gangsta lingo? word!

Woodman

13th January 2011, 20:39

I'll post on the Nelson thread,but go down Thursday thru Rainbow prob, stay with broinlaw (heaps of room if you needto stay) & ride widdacrew on Fri morn maybe.

catch that bit of gangsta lingo? word!

If its ok with your bro in law and I do go on Thursday, staying there would be great thanks. We will convey? this to the nelson thread like you said
The orari gorge ride is pretty good, I recommend it.

junkmanjoe

13th January 2011, 20:39

hi all i still have a spare bed at top ten for the friday night..

im also going to book the cabin for the sunday night after if any one looking to stay over..

JMJ

timg

13th January 2011, 21:10

Does it keep the via point names when you filter it? Ryan has labelled them to help guide us. Nup. Just loaded it. All sweet. Extended the route to take in Lawrence just so i don't miss the fuel there :doh:

cooneyr

13th January 2011, 21:23

... The Zumo only handles 200 points.... Thanks for this. I can't find this anywhere on the web nor the Nuvi's point capacity.

....Also the last bit of Day 1 where it does a loop over the highway bit - is that a pretty good bit? I'm thinking I may miss that bit out if I'm getting tired & short cut it tothe campground for a shower & food. Would I be missing anything extra special?...

Harden up ya pussy. Think of the guys doing the 1 day run!

Where do you mean - Omakau to Alex or Cromwell to Alex? Cromwell to Alex is via a couple of pretty cool tracks (Carricktown and Hawksburn). Some good views out over Clyde, Clyde Dam and Alex from the eastern end of the Hawksburn. Omakau to Cromwell is via a track called the Thompsons Gorge which is nice but has about 19 gates!

Nup. Just loaded it. All sweet. Extended the route to take in Lawrence just so i don't miss the fuel there :doh:

There is a note with point B39 and BX39 as a hint about this. Don't want to send people there unnecessarily.

Cause those with Zumo's and Nuvi's are having problems and some users are a bit baffled I'm going to make a 50 points per route file as well as per other years. This will not be as pretty as pervious years cause I'm just going to carve up the routes into 50 point lots i.e. you may have to change routes mid way through a track. You all still need to change to off road routing for this file to work correctly cause there ain't no roads where some of the tracks are!

Cheers R