Dusty Butt, 21-22 February 2015

[cynna]

Just seen on the epic site the dusty butt date is 21 and 22 feb this year :corn:

[pete-blen]

http://www.epicevents.co.nz/page/87-motorbike-events+dusty-butt-db1k

[flashg]

I'll be there again. The plan is Scott my son will ride the tenere and l'll ride the WR again. He's keen to do the challenge sections as well

[Underground]

Arse! this clashes with the TT2000,
I was wanting to do both but might just have to do my own version of the DB on a different date.

[Racing Dave]

Arse! this clashes with the TT2000,
I was wanting to do both but might just have to do my own version of the DB on a different date.

Unless the DB1K has fresh new terrain, it's barely changed in 5 years. Enter the TT2000, there are new roads every time.

[Racing Dave]

Here's a 'special' TT2000 checkpoint that I've asked Mike to include for 2015, but he's declined. Maximum points for it, though!

[cynna]

same weekend as the sound of thunder so i might have to skip the DB this year - will be doing bannockburn bike week at start of feb tho

[thepom]

Bannockburn def the way to go....

[Underground]

Hmm Bannockburn, havent been to that......maybe thats where I will go.

[thepom]

Give it a go....we were all over the place last but a lot of what we did was more of our own riding added onto their little bits....great fun and always room to explore...

[Transalper]

Epic say...
we hope to see you all in February 2015...where we have a few surprises for you lined up already!mmm, wasn't going to bother again as I expect to be down there for Bannockburn week instead as I enjoy the laid back messing about more than the focused go go go, but can't help but wonder what the surprises are and if they be worth going again for.

[whatastoner]

The surprises are as follows:-
Course in reverse direction.
Free entry if its your seventh DB

[Transalper]

Ha ha, be nice but I'm not so sure you speak the truth.

Now lets see, the first one was at 5:30am on the 10th March 2007. We all started together that year and it was very dark as we climbed the Nelson side of the Mangatapu.
So anyway... 2015 will be the 8th DB1K... and my 8th DB1K start.... yay.
If only I'd managed to finish them all.

[GPS MAN]

Like Dave said the terrain has not changed in the last 3 year I have been down..

Thinking I will sit this one out...maybe the TT2000.on the BMW...

[bart]

Like Dave said the terrain has not changed in the last 3 year I have been down..

Thinking I will sit this one out...maybe the TT2000.on the BMW...

Perhaps I could lengthen the RRRR to 1000km. It wouldn't be difficult to add distance. It wouldn't be as scenic or challenging as the DB1K, but I'm sure I could add plenty of interesting bits. Just a thought...

[Woodman]

Theres scenery on the dustybutt?

Probarbly sit this one out and do a longer trip down there on the BMW to see some of this scenery :yawn:you guys are talking about.

[thepom]

Do Bannockburn mate.....lots to see and time for beer every night...yaaay...

[NordieBoy]

I like the claim on the website.

"The DB1K route has varied over the years, however the southern route has proven to be the most popular by offering riders both outstanding riding terrain and stunning scenery."

The southern route is most popular because the last time it was run anywhere else was in 2009.

It's a pity the top of the south doesn't have any stunning scenery or riding terrain :(

[pete-blen]

It's diffrent for me each year...
make sure i never fall off in the same
place... just full of surprises it is...

[SE950]

I like the claim on the website.

"The DB1K route has varied over the years, however the southern route has proven to be the most popular by offering riders both outstanding riding terrain and stunning scenery."

The southern route is most popular because the last time it was run anywhere else was in 2009.

It's a pity the top of the south doesn't have any stunning scenery or riding terrain :(

im keen for the northern route again as a one daya

[NordieBoy]

The Original DB1K is all public roads. Just need $20 for the Rainbow.
Wouldn't mind trying it as a 1 dayer now.
The 350 would be my bike of choice, but the headlight isn't up to night riding...

[cynna]

It's diffrent for me each year...
make sure i never fall off in the same
place... just full of surprises it is...

your big one this year was a beauty

[ktmsouth]

anybody out ther keen to do this 2015 db1k non stop ,n make a all day ride:clap:

[Kenb]

The Original DB1K is all public roads. Just need $20 for the Rainbow.
Wouldn't mind trying it as a 1 dayer now.
The 350 would be my bike of choice, but the headlight isn't up to night riding...

would love to see the northern route run by enthusiasts like your good self Fran

sign me up

Ken

[NordieBoy]

Possible, extremely possible...

[flashg]

Just talking to a mate and he tells me there's a big event of something on same weekend as dustybutt and all accommodation fully booked. Oh bugger, stuff's things up a bit.

[flashg]

That's accommodation in Fairley I mean.

[pete-blen]

That's accommodation in Fairley I mean.

Yer not wrong are yer... My normal is booked out...
Had a quick look.... not 2 much anywhere ealse...

Might sit this one out....

[Transalper]

Wonder what's on.
Just looked, only one of 3 accommodation websites I checked was booked out, other 2 still had a few vacancies.

Wonder if people could pitch a tent in the show ground. :laugh:

Or BYO van. :laugh::laugh:

[flashg]

Or stay in campground

[Transalper]

I emailed Epic and they will look in to it an decide if they need to change anything as soon as they can.
I phoned the one motel owner I know personally in Fairlie, he said all their rooms for that Friday/Saturday are being held until 3rd November then any not being used will be released for booking again.

[cynna]

well that will annoy some people - more then last year.....

[flashg]

Everything is pre booked for a wedding I was told by Kimbal motels. Epic events have booked the Gladstone hotel. I spoke with Claire and asked for a room for my son Scott and i. I told them of the accommodation problem as TA did. See what happens I guess

[Woodman]

Never mind,battery is flat anyway.

[Transalper]

14 and 15 February NOW !!
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As recently updated on the Epic website.... www.epicevents.co.nz/page/87-motorbike-events+dusty-butt-db1k (http://www.epicevents.co.nz/page/87-motorbike-events+dusty-butt-db1k)


Really not anything else they could do but change the date with no rooms left available in Fairlie on the original planned date.

[cynna]

doh that will teach me for posting up the dates they had on there site. How do i change the thread title?????

i had already booked by leave so wont be going now

[flashg]

14 and 15 February NOW !!
*************************
As recently updated on the Epic website.... www.epicevents.co.nz/page/87-motorbike-events+dusty-butt-db1k (http://www.epicevents.co.nz/page/87-motorbike-events+dusty-butt-db1k)


Really not anything else they could do but change the date with no rooms left available in Fairlie on the original planned date.


Sweet now to book a room

[ktmsouth]

ok new date has been released,emm any body keen to do it non stop including the challenging stages keen to make up a group of approx three riders who dont mind pushing the boundaries

[mattsdakar]

ok new date has been released,emm any body keen to do it non stop including the challenging stages keen to make up a group of approx three riders who dont mind pushing the boundaries

Hi there Ktmsouth, not to sure if you have done the route before but just to give you an idea of a time frame that you'd be looking at...the record is approx 19 hours by a Dusty Vet who had prearranged fuel drops and is a very quick rider, he rode a KTM 450 with safari tank. It maybe possible to be a bit quicker if you are in a group as he had the disadvantage of having to get off and open and close the 30 odd gates on the route, he also had heavy fog to deal with for first two hours, I for one would be impressed if you get anywhere near his time!

[Woodman]

30 odd gates? how about 74000 damn gates?

Wonder how many there actually are? Transalper?

Probly not a starter this time(probly) Depends on the route quite a bit.

[ktmsouth]

Hi there Ktmsouth, not to sure if you have done the route before but just to give you an idea of a time frame that you'd be looking at...the record is approx 19 hours by a Dusty Vet who had prearranged fuel drops and is a very quick rider, he rode a KTM 450 with safari tank. It maybe possible to be a bit quicker if you are in a group as he had the disadvantage of having to get off and open and close the 30 odd gates on the route, he also had heavy fog to deal with for first two hours, I for one would be impressed if you get anywhere near his time!

not thing like a challenge,its gota be worth a crack pre arranged fuel drop off sites,done it last year over two days

[Transalper]

...done it last year over two days
There is a promise of a surprise or change or two for 2015 but that you have done one over the two days is good to hear, at least you go in with a good idea of what will be required.


Gates.... I've been fairly lucky in not having to open extreme numbers of them myself with the groups I've found myself in but weren't there are around 30 in Tompsons Gorge all by itself... though they are not always all closed.

[ktmsouth]

There is a promise of a surprise or change or two for 2015 but that you have done one over the two days is good to hear, at least you go in with a good idea of what will be required.


Gates.... I've been fairly lucky in not having to open extreme numbers of them myself with the groups I've found myself in but weren't there are around 30 in Tompsons Gorge all by itself... though they are not always all closed.

yea mate its not really not gates that worry me its that wooden bridge just after a corner that i entered sideways and after a handfull of gas ,high sided n somehow got alot helmet gravel rash

[.chris]

I see the latest email out says it is a GPS route only.

I loved the route sheets. Riding and fun navigating at the same time. Yeah GPS is easier and more reliable, but 10% the fun.
It seems a shame they are getting rid of that part of the ride.

[NordieBoy]

I see the latest email out says it is a GPS route only.

I loved the route sheets. Riding and fun navigating at the same time. Yeah GPS is easier and more reliable, but 10% the fun.
It seems a shame they are getting rid of that part of the ride.

Set the GPS for turn by turn navigation.

[.chris]

Set the GPS for turn by turn navigation.

That is no fun because it knows where you are.
I loved the orienteering element to route sheets. Being told to turn now is not the same as having to check through half a dozen boxes to make sure you went right at the hedge, 350m to the gate then 4.8km along the track across the river and staying right at the barn. Am I the only one?

[mattsdakar]

That is no fun because it knows where you are.
I loved the orienteering element to route sheets. Being told to turn now is not the same as having to check through half a dozen boxes to make sure you went right at the hedge, 350m to the gate then 4.8km along the track across the river and staying right at the barn. Am I the only one?

I'm with yah Chris, alot more satisfying to navigate the route yourself rather than being told where to turn, getting lost is part of the adventure!

[NordieBoy]

Feed the GPS route into rallynavigator.com and it will spit out a route sheet. A bit of tidying up and away you go...

[MXNUT]

I was not going to do the Dusty Butt in 2015 as the date did not really work out with a work conference that I had to attend:cry:
So I had decided that Bannockburn Bike Week would be the better option and had booked in for that.:done:

In a very unusual situation for me planets have all aligned and my work conference is now going to be based in Christchurch, leaving me with the dilema of should I
do the Dusty Butt or Bike Week.:blank:

The decision was too taxing for my tiny little brain to cope with, then in a moment of clarity I managed to stumble along the perfect solution.:devil2:

Do Both

So I am registered for both events, with a quick flight home for 2 nights in the middle to make sure that her indoors hasnt left me and to get ready for my conference.

Bring on January, I cant wait. Now I just have to plan what to do in the 4 spare days that I have down south before bike week. ( Clarence River Reserve perhaps ?? ).

I plan on crossing over on the ferry on or around the 26th January, so if anyone else is heading south about that time it would be good to meet up.

[.chris]

I was not going to do the Dusty Butt in 2015 as the date did not really work out with a work conference that I had to attend:cry:
So I had decided that Bannockburn Bike Week would be the better option and had booked in for that.:done:

In a very unusual situation for me planets have all aligned and my work conference is now going to be based in Christchurch, leaving me with the dilema of should I
do the Dusty Butt or Bike Week.:blank:

The decision was too taxing for my tiny little brain to cope with, then in a moment of clarity I managed to stumble along the perfect solution.:devil2:

Do Both

So I am registered for both events, with a quick flight home for 2 nights in the middle to make sure that her indoors hasnt left me and to get ready for my conference.

Bring on January, I cant wait. Now I just have to plan what to do in the 4 spare days that I have down south before bike week. ( Clarence River Reserve perhaps ?? ).

I plan on crossing over on the ferry on or around the 26th January, so if anyone else is heading south about that time it would be good to meet up.

Week of the 26th-ish could work for the Clarence for me. Very keen to get in there.

[pete376403]

Anyone got a previous dusty gps track that I could have? I want to load it onto a gps and see how it works.

[Transalper]

Take any track log of around 2000 points and load it in to your GPS (as a track log) and navigate it in its raw form. That's how it was done last year.
All the modern Garmin GPS's (excluding zumos) can do that simply by transferring the file to your gps then on the bike you go to the track manager menu, select the track and select 'go'. Then you follow the purple line (or what ever colour you set it to if you've been messing with options)
The older units can not load tracks with so many points (they simply get the end of the track cut off at the gps's maximum ability) or navigate smaller track file as easily as that.

It is easier to demonstrate if you have a track that starts near you.

[zeRax]

who is epic? where is ryan :X? itching to do DB1k again, o.O

[flashg]

who is epic? where is ryan :X? itching to do DB1k again, o.O


Google "epic events" and find the entry form fill it out, pay your money (credit card) when you pick your shirt size choose your normal size. Last year sizes were spot on. Good luck. I'll be there as well

[cynna]

i PMed an admin to change the title to reflect the new date but never heard back - cant delete the thread either so maybe someone wants to start a new thread with the new date - and let this thread die.....

[thepom]

Hey flash....good to catch up for a quick chat on your new bike, glad you got a deal after the thieving scum had your last one away....

[flashg]

Hey flash....good to catch up for a quick chat on your new bike, glad you got a deal after the thieving scum had your last one away....


Cheer's Kenny. It was great having a wee catch up. See you on the next ride soon