1KC - 1,000km Cruise

[KoroJ]

This event is coming to you from The NZ Distance Riders and is a rebranded and expanded event from what was the C1KC (Capital 1,000Km Cruise). We have a website here: http://www.distanceriders.org.nz/ and Facebook page: NZ Distance Riders.

We are now introducing a northern event out of Hamilton on the same day and that has freed us up to set routes that are more focused on the enjoying the roads on offer in either the Upper Middle or Lower Nth Island, so this year, like all good hobbits from Middle Earth, we are venturing back into the east. (More on that in the thread below)

The 1KC is an informal ride for all riders from hardened endurance riding veterans to those barely off restricted. For North Islanders that thought the North Island 1600 might be fun but want something a bit easier first, or the Iron Butts that just want a decent daylight ride....and it's all for a good cause, Muscular Dystrophy.

We try to choose flowy routes that are a blend of easy riding with some of our favourite wee fangs. This year's offerings should provide another pleasant wee pootle, hopefully with maybe a couple of new roads to some.

The $20 is required at time of registration please and we have to order the badges, so these can’t be guaranteed for entries received after 20/10/14. Account details will be supplied on application.

As per previous years, Ride Instructions and a Briefing will be emailed the week before the event.


PS: The money raised for the MDA goes towards a fund that is used to buy presents for children with muscular dystrophy. Many thanks to all those riders that have tried the ride, and if you don’t want to ride, feel free to donate anyway.

[KoroJ]

The 1KC South(1000K Cruise)

Saturday 07 November

Departs: Caltex Rimutaka, Upper Hutt.
Check-in opens 0630 - 0700. Depart when you're ready
Organised Start also from Masterton and the Manawatu Riders start early to restart from Welly then finish back at Palmy. Details TBA.


Route is ≈1,016km via: (* denotes digital pic required)
Rimutakas - Masterton - Alfredton* - Pahiatua - Gorge - Rangiwahia* - Tihoi* - Taupo -Puketapu*- * - Elsthorpe - Waipuk’ - * - Wimbledon - Woodville* - Parrot ‘n Jigger
Refreshments & Meals available at P’nJ to enjoy over the trading of lies.

Entry Fee: $20 (Covers Badge plus proceeds to Muscular Dystrophy)
To guarantee a Year Bar, entry must be in by 20/10/14

Badges & Certificates awarded on sighting Check-Point evidence at completion of the ride.

As an informal ride, you and your bike are your responsibility to ensure both are capable of completing the course. There is no recovery vehicle organised.
A register of riders will be kept to ensure everyone returns.
There are Spot Prizes funded by Protecta Insurance, who have also made a generous donation to the Muscular Dystrophy coffers.
It is not a race and should be easily doable at a sedate pace with stops…enjoy the ride.

The ride will go ahead rain, hail or shine….probably....or pending the Wed/Thurs forecast.

Enquiries & Registrations here:–
http://www.distanceriders.org.nz/the-1000km-cruise-the-1kc.html

[KoroJ]

The 1KC North(1000K Cruise)

Saturday 07 November

Departs: Waikato Commerce Club, Collingwood St, Hamilton.
Check-in opens 0630 - 0700. Depart when you're ready


Route is ≈1,015km via: (* denotes digital pic required)
Hamilton - Tauranga – Kiwi360* - Whakatane - Te Araroa - Tokomaru Bay* - Gisborne - Ormond* - Opotiki - Tane Atua - Lake Rotoehu* - Putararu - Te Kawa - Otorohanga* - Commerce Club
Refreshments & Meals available at Commerce Club to enjoy over the trading of lies.

Entry Fee: $20 (Covers Badge &/or Year Bar plus proceeds to Muscular Dystrophy)
To guarantee a Year Bar, entry must be in by 20/10/14

Badges & Certificates awarded on sighting Check-Point evidence at completion of the ride.

As an informal ride, you and your bike are your responsibility to ensure both are capable of completing the course. There is no recovery vehicle organised.
A register of riders will be kept to ensure everyone returns.
There are Spot Prizes funded by Protecta Insurance, who have also made a generous donation to the Muscular Dystrophy coffers.
It is not a race and should be easily doable at a sedate pace with stops…enjoy the ride.

The ride will go ahead rain, hail or shine….probably....or pending the Wed/Thurs forecast.

Enquiries & Registrations here:–
http://www.distanceriders.org.nz/the-1000km-cruise-the-1kc.html

[banditrider]

Route looks good! :2thumbsup

[awa355]

Bummer! I thought we weren't getting told the route until a week before. (maybe I have the wrong ride). Does it have to be ridden in that sequence? or can it be ridden anticlockwise?.

Should be a good run.

[KoroJ]

Bummer! I thought we weren't getting told the route until a week before. (maybe I have the wrong ride). Does it have to be ridden in that sequence? or can it be ridden anticlockwise?.

Should be a good run.

The briefng, sample checkpoint photos and route instructions are sent to registered riders a week before the event in order to plan their ride and fuel stops. We usually get route maps posted up from the info given, but oddly enough, I've yet to see anyone get it right.

This event being somewhat easier than the NI1600 and aimed at a wider segment of riders, we give more details so that those trying this type of event for the first time have more info to tempt them and don't find the prospect too daunting.

[nzspokes]

Hmm, could be into this if dates work out.

[eldog]

Bummer! I thought we weren't getting told the route until a week before. (maybe I have the wrong ride). Does it have to be ridden in that sequence? or can it be ridden anticlockwise?.

Should be a good run.

Intrigued about your comments
I guess you can ride anyway you want as long as you hit the checkpoints.
The other points are for fuel? etc and a suggested route?

Are you thinking of sunstrike, riding along the coast on the edge? or because the roads are better near the end of the ride in that direction(as tired riders near the end).

Nice, that the sort of route is posted gives me a better idea of what it is about and if I should even remotely think about it.
I haven't ridden any of those roads so I have no idea of what they are like or fuel/pitstop access etc, so I am open to suggestions.

Awa what where you thinking - you must have had something in mind.

[awa355]

Eldog, Don't have any particular reason for wondering about which way round. The only advantage to me doing it in reverse would mean I don't ride past home (Te Awamutu) with still another 30k to go to the finish back in Hamilton, then have to turn around and ride home. But that's no biggie.

I am hoping a work mate will be coming as well as a regular KB riding mate. I will only be on my 250 cruiser, without the luxury of heated grips, windshield etc. Did a similar ride way back along almost the same route. My 13yr son on the back of the XZ400, we clocked up 890k that day and it didn't feel like an 'epic' ride (then). I'm a wee tad older these days tho'.

[caspernz]

Yep, will bring my GN250 along for this trip around the block.

[nzspokes]

Yep, will bring my GN250 along for this trip around the block.

I will watch out for you when you come past on the Ginny.

Will have to make up my mind If I stay in Hamilton or ride to the start.

[caspernz]

I will watch out for you when you come past on the Ginny.

Will have to make up my mind If I stay in Hamilton or ride to the start.

Oh c'mon now, I'm just a slow coach on two wheels...nothing to prove :clap:

Yeah not sure about the overnighting bit myself, be a good hour from where I live to the start/end.

[nzspokes]

Oh c'mon now, I'm just a slow coach on two wheels...nothing to prove :clap:

Yeah not sure about the overnighting bit myself, be a good hour from where I live to the start/end.

Yes will be cruise pace. Will work myself out a rolling average and stick to that I guess.

Hour and a half for me so will work on that one.

Next year would like to do the 1000 mile one.

[KoroJ]

Intrigued about your comments
.......The other points are for fuel? etc and a suggested route?

.........I haven't ridden any of those roads so I have no idea of what they are like or fuel/pitstop access etc, so I am open to suggestions.

..........

There should be fuel at Te Araroa Store and Mayfair store in Tokomaru Bay (and Tologa Bay and Te Puia Springs....but I'm not too sure about them). If I were doing that route, I might get to Gisborne....but I'd have to be too gentle and that wouldn't be much fun. I could do Mayfair, but then I'd probably need to gas in Otorohanga or there-about, so for a two stop plan I'd probably gas in Opotiki and Gisborne? If you can't make it that far....well that's just a shame and planning will be required....and maybe even carrying some gas. I'm sure Caspernz will be.

I haven't been around East Cape since the 2011 GC so I can't comment on the state of the roads, but it's usually a good ride

[nzspokes]

There should be fuel at Te Araroa Store and Mayfair store in Tokomaru Bay (and Tologa Bay and Te Puia Springs....but I'm not too sure about them). If I were doing that route, I might get to Gisborne....but I'd have to be too gentle and that wouldn't be much fun. I could do Mayfair, but then I'd probably need to gas in Otorohanga or there-about, so for a two stop plan I'd probably gas in Opotiki and Gisborne? If you can't make it that far....well that's just a shame and planning will be required....and maybe even carrying some gas. I'm sure Caspernz will be.

I haven't been around East Cape since the 2011 GC so I can't comment on the state of the roads, but it's usually a good ride

I will have to go 3 stops, you know old man bladder and all. :crazy:

[awa355]

Will be a spare bed at our place for the Fri/Sat nights.

Taxi driver Google shows pumps at Waihau bay, 100k from Opotiki. Waihau bay to Gisborne, 225k.
All up Opotiki to Gisborne approx 326k.

[FJRider]

I will have to go 3 stops, you know old man bladder and all. :crazy:

Google maps show G.A.S. stations at Te Puia Springs, Tolaga Bay ... and Tokomaru Bay ...

[caspernz]

Yes will be cruise pace. Will work myself out a rolling average and stick to that I guess.

Hour and a half for me so will work on that one.

Next year would like to do the 1000 mile one.

Pace isn't a big deal, just keep stops to a minimum and brief, no need to hussle too much to clock the 1000 clicks in under 12 hours.

My better half is turning it into a weekend with overnights before and after, she's gonna be disappointed when she goes to the High St in Hamilton for a shopping expedition :eek::laugh: while I go for a ride :devil2:


There should be fuel at Te Araroa Store and Mayfair store in Tokomaru Bay (and Tologa Bay and Te Puia Springs....but I'm not too sure about them). If I were doing that route, I might get to Gisborne....but I'd have to be too gentle and that wouldn't be much fun. I could do Mayfair, but then I'd probably need to gas in Otorohanga or there-about, so for a two stop plan I'd probably gas in Opotiki and Gisborne? If you can't make it that far....well that's just a shame and planning will be required....and maybe even carrying some gas. I'm sure Caspernz will be.

I haven't been around East Cape since the 2011 GC so I can't comment on the state of the roads, but it's usually a good ride

John, just FYI, BP Opotiki to Pak'N'Save Gizzy fuel stop the Busa did earlier this year without hassle. Mildly restrained pace, around 320 on the odo. Road conditions at the time about average, anyone wanna add to that?

Will debate whether to haul a gallon of dinosaur juice just to be sure...<_<

[nzspokes]

Pace isn't a big deal, just keep stops to a minimum and brief, no need to hussle too much to clock the 1000 clicks in under 12 hours.

My better half is turning it into a weekend with overnights before and after, she's gonna be disappointed when she goes to the High St in Hamilton for a shopping expedition :eek::laugh: while I go for a ride :devil2:



John, just FYI, BP Opotiki to Pak'N'Save Gizzy fuel stop the Busa did earlier this year without hassle. Mildly restrained pace, around 320 on the odo. Road conditions at the time about average, anyone wanna add to that?

Will debate whether to haul a gallon of dinosaur juice just to be sure...<_<

What do you carry the spare gas in? Im normally 300 to reserve but knowing my luck....

[caspernz]

What do you carry the spare gas in? Im normally 300 to reserve but knowing my luck....

Got a tailbag (for the pillion seat) that fits a 5 ltr plastic fuel container. Funnily enough I prefer toting 40,000 plus litres in the truck...:innocent:

[nzspokes]

Got a tailbag (for the pillion seat) that fits a 5 ltr plastic fuel container. Funnily enough I prefer toting 40,000 plus litres in the truck...:innocent:

Yeah, not sure I would be keen.

[haydes55]

This could be fun. I'm in Hamilton. I have a garage with space for a couple more bikes and couch/floor room. I'll just need to check the speedway calendar to see if I'm actually going to be home that weekend.

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[nzspokes]

This could be fun. I'm in Hamilton. I have a garage with space for a couple more bikes and couch/floor room. I'll just need to check the speedway calendar to see if I'm actually going to be home that weekend.

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Bike on the couch and me on the floor?

[haydes55]

Bike on the couch and me on the floor?
You're in the garage, your bike can come in the lounge though (if she doesn't leak oil).

[nzspokes]

You're in the garage, your bike can come in the lounge though (if she doesn't leak oil).

No oil leak, but does smell a bit. Need to scrape the last of the possum off from the other night. Tiz a bit cooked on. :sick:

[P38]

I'm looking forward to this ride too as it will be my first.

Will do the Hamilton start and ride with my Brother in law.

With a range of around 320kms I'm planning on carrying some gas cans in the saddle bags to ensure I can get around east cape without having to worry about gas.

Cheers
Pete

[MarkH]

Sounds like an easy cruise - been on a longer ride when I had the 400 Burgman scooter.
I might be tempted to take the ST1300 on the Hamilton ride, it would only need 2 stops for fuel.

[Gremlin]

Got a tailbag (for the pillion seat) that fits a 5 ltr plastic fuel container. Funnily enough I prefer toting 40,000 plus litres in the truck...:innocent:
And people used to hassle me for a 18L front tank and 18L rear tank :oi-grr:

Haven't checked where the 500-600km mark is, but that's an easy 1 stop fuel strategy ;)

[awa355]

I'm looking forward to this ride too as it will be my first.

Will do the Hamilton start and ride with my Brother in law.

With a range of around 320kms I'm planning on carrying some gas cans in the saddle bags to ensure I can get around east cape without having to worry about gas.

Cheers
Pete

I can't see that you will need extra gas. 330 approx k's from Opotiki to Gisborne. Fuel at Waihau Bay 100k in, then 55k to a card pump at Te Araroa, fuel pumps at about 3 other places between there and Gisborne. I talked with the lady at Waihau bay today, she said the store is open from 8-4.
Most riders would be hitting the East coast road late morning/early afternoon?, I guess.

If the weather is fine it will be a stunning ride.

[insomnia01]

I can't see that you will need extra gas

Arthurs famous last words :weep::weep::weep:.......... one thing I've learnt on these rides is don't under estimate your fuel mileage particularly heading around the East coast, she's a long way pushing your bike & Waihau Bay, Te Araroa can't be reliable at the times you need it the most :weep::weep: looks like a cool day ride

[eldog]

I suspect like me the magic 300k can be elusive.

I currently don't have the riding time (bike and area) experience to tell if I can make it that far on one tank.
I don't like leaving to chance 'if' a fuel stop is open.
Been there on the Northern Odyssey last year. Didn't know the roads, wasn't sure about fuel.
Glad I carried a little bit of oil.

From my dim and distant past I travelled the East Cape in a car.

I remember spectacular views and lots of slow corners esp nearer Opotiki/Whakatane end.

As I will learn about the bike and the different areas I ride I will begin to figure out how far etc.

I hate stopping for fuel, but will stop for photos and people tailgating me.

I get worried when there's lots of slow corners and time & fuel slip away.... hey I am not fast.

But I need to experience this so I can get confident in my and the bikes capabilities.

Awa if you don't mind a cautious rider tagging along behind - you don't need to worry about me - I will be riding my own ride.
I just need to plan course, fuel stops etc myself.

[Maha]

Will be a spare bed at our place for the Fri/Sat nights.

Taxi driver Google shows pumps at Waihau bay, 100k from Opotiki. Waihau bay to Gisborne, 225k.
All up Opotiki to Gisborne approx 326k.

Possibly the most expensive fuel in NZ but when you need it you'll pay for it.
There use to be fuel at Te Puia springs.

[eldog]

Possibly the most expensive fuel in NZ but when you need it you'll pay for it.
There use to be be fuel at Te Puia springs.

love it 'used'
like 'should', 'could' and 'just'

all words I don't like.

yep, need it - pay for it. - felt that way when I was almost stranded at Mangakino

Sorry Maha, I didn't mean any disrespect, any help/suggestions - I am grateful.

Today surrounded by grown adults who are too scared to ask.

[Maha]

love it 'used'
like 'should', 'could' and 'just'

all words I don't like.

yep, need it - pay for it. - felt that way when I was almost stranded at Mangakino

Sorry Maha, I didn't mean any disrespect, any help/suggestions - I am grateful.

Today surrounded by grown adults who are too scared to ask.

There was a G.A.S. servo there in 08' but being on a CB1300, and we filled up in Gisborne, we didn't need to stop there.

Still there....http://www.gasolinealley.co.nz/

[awa355]

I suspect like me the magic 300k can be elusive.

I currently don't have the riding time (bike and area) experience to tell if I can make it that far on one tank.
I don't like leaving to chance 'if' a fuel stop is open.


But I need to experience this so I can get confident in my and the bikes capabilities.

Awa if you don't mind a cautious rider tagging along behind - you don't need to worry about me - I will be riding my own ride.
I just need to plan course, fuel stops etc myself.

eldog, It would be neat if you could do the ride. I would love to have another small bike for company. A regular riding mate, Phill will also be riding with me. I have not done a 1,000k day ride in one hit, although I have done 890k around this same route many years ago. That was Putaruru-Matamata-Tauranga-East coast-Opotiki-Rotorua-Putaruru on a 400cc with my 13 yr son on the back. Funny thing is, we never looked at it as a 'big' ride, just a long day.

Have just phoned the Te Puia Springs store, they are open 7 days. This stop is about 224k out from Opotiki. I will likely fill at Opotiki, top up at Waihau Bay, Te Puia Springs.

By all means carry extra fuel if it gives peace of mind. My bike does about 220 before reserve and yesterday I had a look at tying a 4L can onto the bike. As Insommnia01 says, it is the east coast and there are no certainties. I think part of the mind games is that the East Coast is one of the few stretches of 300+k's in the North Island without any usual size towns and that creates a sense of riding off into the back of beyond.

[eldog]

By all means carry extra fuel if it gives peace of mind. My bike does about 220 before reserve and yesterday I had a look at tying a 4L can onto the bike. As Insommnia01 says, it is the east coast and there are no certainties. I think part of the mind games is that the East Coast is one of the few stretches of 300+k's in the North Island without any usual size towns and that creates a sense of riding off into the back of beyond.

total agreement. We dont have a fuel tanker ala Gremlin, maybe he could wait half way round and give us a fill :killingme

I have a mate at work who regularily visits that area, I will ask about conditions. But last time I asked him about an area he visits his story was that it was fully sealed - reality was 20-30 k of gravel.:(

[nzspokes]

Arthurs famous last words :weep::weep::weep:.......... one thing I've learnt on these rides is don't under estimate your fuel mileage particularly heading around the East coast, she's a long way pushing your bike & Waihau Bay, Te Araroa can't be reliable at the times you need it the most :weep::weep: looks like a cool day ride

Yes I could see this ending with a push. If i do it i will carry 5L in the panniers. That way I have nothing to worry about.

But then you start to think about how much more fuel you will use carrying extra fuel....

[insomnia01]

Yes I could see this ending with a push. If i do it i will carry 5L in the panniers. That way I have nothing to worry about.

But then you start to think about how much more fuel you will use carrying extra fuel....

best to have it & not need it than the opposite :nono: I'll most likely fill up everything in Opotiki & throw the spare 5ltr in around Tokomaru or Tolaga Bay for a re-fill in Gisborne, On a clear day the coast is great for a thrash :msn-wink:

[awa355]

eldog makes it to Gizzy!!

http://i1074.photobucket.com/albums/w420/awa355/Untitled%20picture_15.jpg


Now, to walk back to Tolaga Bay and push the next bloody bike in. :no::no::no:

[eldog]

eldog makes it to Gizzy!!
Now, to walk back to Tolaga Bay and push the next bloody bike in. :no::no::no:

notice that you are pushing me is that because you got everyone lost again?
how did you manage that on the east coast?:cool:

I will pack a tow rope to haul your arse to the next fuel stop.:rolleyes:

[1billyboy]

Opotiki, Gisborne, Putaruru for me

[insomnia01]

Registered & paid :yes: Bring it on :banana::banana::banana:

[eldog]

Registered & paid :yes: Bring it on :banana::banana::banana:
me 2

started conditioning rides last night woohoo :Punk:

[insomnia01]

My aim is to finish the ride this year, got to Wgtn checkpoint last year to have stator/regulator & battery fail on me :mad: first DNF for me

[insomnia01]

We usually get route maps posted up from the info given, but oddly enough, I've yet to see anyone get it right.


Route is ≈1,015km via: (* denotes digital pic required)
Hamilton - Tauranga – Kiwi360* - Whakatane - Te Araroa - Tokomaru Bay* - Gisborne - Ormond* - Opotiki - Tane Atua - Lake Rotoehu* - Putararu - Te Kawa - Otorohanga* - Commerce Club

TANEATUA 1 word just saying John :whistle:

[insomnia01]

Possibly the most expensive fuel in NZ but when you need it you'll pay for it.
There use to be fuel at Te Puia springs.

When we did the SCRR in 2011 the servo @ Te araroa had changed to self serve Eft pos instead of pre-pay, Waihau Bay petrol was expensive the last time I was there but if you need it you will pay whatever but either of these 2 are a gamble in the sense that either A) their open or B) they have petrol. G.A.S @ Te Puia Springs, Tokomaru Bay or Tolaga Bay would be more likely if required & your range allows this

[insomnia01]

started conditioning rides last night woohoo :Punk:

Going on a run Saturday, most likely the Tron to Opotiki & back leg as I need to check fuel range seeing has I haven't ridden Blue much since last years C1KC DNF episode :angry: I'm off down South Isld next month with Blue so should be well conditioned by the 7/11

[awa355]

My sign on name should be Moses, everywhere I rode today, (Putaruru,Tirau, Whitechapel) the waters parted in front of me. Well the black clouds did. Rained while I was inside my sisters having a cuppa, rained while inside Hickies house having a cuppa, rained at Tirau while inside having a cuppa at my mates workshop. Bloody near rained inside me trousers after all those drinks but made it to the Karapiro loo just in time.

One thing I will do with the Virago before this ride is to fabricate a back rest. I made one for the XVS650 and it made a hell of a difference. At the mo' I find I am pulling on the bars quite a bit to fight against the wind pushing on my chest. Okay for my usual rides but would would wear me out over a 12 hour ride. I'd love to get a windshield but need other things first.
I have a small plywood tray made up to hold a 4L fuel can above the tail light. Looks tidy. The weekend of the 12/13th, I will get out and do a decent 6-700k run.

[eldog]

One thing I will do with the Virago before this ride is to fabricate a back rest. I made one for the XVS650 and it made a hell of a difference. At the mo' I find I am pulling on the bars quite a bit to fight against the wind pushing on my chest. Okay for my usual rides but would would wear me out over a 12 hour ride. I'd love to get a windshield but need other things first.
I have a small plywood tray made up to hold a 4L fuel can above the tail light. Looks tidy. The weekend of the 12/13th, I will get out and do a decent 6-700k run.

Leathel has a back rest how about one like that?
I didn't need a back rest, I shudda stopped and taken a photo at Cambridge Hall, only place worth while that night and I coulda stretched my little leggies - I paid for that decision a little later.
I used to think the best way was to ride in a group so I could get some tips about what to take, do when to stop, what roads blah blah blah.
Apart from riding technique and a few things on here and other web sites, almost all the things I need to know become obvious when I actually do get out and ride out of my comfort zone.
Like what happens when you don't have any rain gear and its raining and there is hours of riding to go.
When you are in an unfamiliar place and there's no light to show any location - all great learning curves.
When you become hungry and there's nothing open and you don't have anything to drink or eat. Just means concentrate more on riding - zone in.

Yep I am enjoying this solo riding - taking responsibility myself and not relying on others is confidence building.
I am planning to slowly work my way up to that distance - way harder in the dark/rain/wind/lightning and unfamiliar roads - at least I didn't get lost :facepalm: because I didn't know where I was.:wari:It was good fun
yeah I know, wherever I go there I am.

[KoroJ]

Route is ≈1,015km via: (* denotes digital pic required)
Hamilton - Tauranga – Kiwi360* - Whakatane - Te Araroa - Tokomaru Bay* - Gisborne - Ormond* - Opotiki - Tane Atua - Lake Rotoehu* - Putararu - Te Kawa - Otorohanga* - Commerce Club

TANEATUA 1 word just saying John :whistle:

Like I said, "I've yet to see anyone get it right"

[oldguy]

I need to get out do some riding, get some bike fitness, been a while since Ive ridden 300k's, trying to do 1000 maybe a big ask. and more so being I would be riding my Buell.
Looks interesting though, never know put it on my watch list.

[eldog]

I need to get out do some riding, get some bike fitness, been a while since Ive ridden 300k's, trying to do 1000 maybe a big ask. and more so being I would be riding my Buell.
Looks interesting though, never know put it on my watch list.

I have only done a few big rides in the past, plenty of breaks etc, so this will be a challenge for me.
The bike is setup much better now, I am more confident in myself AND I am doing some bike fitness rides, learning about navigation, fuel, pitstops, what to(and not) take etc.

It looks to me like a reasonable challenge for every one. Me I am the slow rider- I just need to do more planning
I cant afford to do lots of riding, but I plan to do at least 1 ride every couple of weeks to extend my 1 day range again.

Come on give it a go.:banana:

[nzspokes]

I need to get out do some riding, get some bike fitness, been a while since Ive ridden 300k's, trying to do 1000 maybe a big ask. and more so being I would be riding my Buell.
Looks interesting though, never know put it on my watch list.

Most I have done recently would be 300ks. Got a ride coming up with a group of 1200ishks over 3 days which should get me back into it.

Probably sort some risers for the old Bandit, not getting any younger. Try to remember to drop some compression off the rear shock as not riding 2 up much anymore.

[FJRider]

Most I have done recently would be 300ks. Got a ride coming up with a group of 1200ishks over 3 days which should get me back into it.

Probably sort some risers for the old Bandit, not getting any younger. Try to remember to drop some compression off the rear shock as not riding 2 up much anymore.

Going the longer distance on rides ... you only need to be thinking about two things.

1. Where you'll get your next tank of gas.

2. Everything on (or near) the road 100 metres ahead of you.

Do not think too far ahead. It does the mind in ... and you lose the plot.

300 km's is less than two tanks of gas ... even learner riders can do that in a day.

[nzspokes]

Going the longer distance on rides ... you only need to be thinking about two things.

1. Where you'll get your next tank of gas.

2. Everything on (or near) the road 100 metres ahead of you.

Do not think too far ahead. It does the mind in ... and you lose the plot.

300 km's is less than two tanks of gas ... even learner riders can do that in a day.

Thats 1 tank. Ive done 900 in a day but that was a couple of years back.

[yod]

can't make it this year :crybaby:

but luckily, i'm doing about 800km tomorrow :woohoo:

[FJRider]

Thats 1 tank. Ive done 900 in a day but that was a couple of years back.

When you've completed the 1000 km's ... think about doing a 1000 miler. Only 2 MORE tanks of gas ...

[eldog]

When you've completed the 1000 km's ... think about doing a 1000 miler. Only 2 MORE tanks of gas ...
Then when you've completed the 1000 miler ... think about doing a 2000 km. Only 2 MORE tanks of gas ...:dodge:

[nzspokes]

When you've completed the 1000 km's ... think about doing a 1000 miler. Only 2 MORE tanks of gas ...

We are on a small island. 1600ks would mean riding to many roads i know. Boring. :yawn:

[haydes55]

Would you use a camel pack for hydration? Would one last the ride or need filling up?

Could pack a bunch of muesli bars, sandwiches and fruit in your tank bag that you can eat one handed on the road.

[FJRider]

Then when you've completed the 1000 miler ... think about doing a 2000 km. Only 2 MORE tanks of gas ...:dodge:

I did 1800 km's in a 24 hour period once.

Quite far enough that day ...

[nzspokes]

Would you use a camel pack for hydration? Would one last the ride or need filling up?

Could pack a bunch of muesli bars, sandwiches and fruit in your tank bag that you can eat one handed on the road.

I probably will be but may look for a bladder that will fit in my tank bag.

[FJRider]

We are on a small island. 1600ks would mean riding to many roads i know. Boring. :yawn:

When you get past the 1200 km mark ... and familiar roads will become a welcome pleasure. Unfamiliar roads in the dark of night can be hard work.

[KoroJ]

We are on a small island. 1600ks would mean riding to many roads i know. Boring. :yawn:

???....Do you not know many roads? I don't think anyone will get too bored on this year's 1600 offering.


Would you use a camel pack for hydration? Would one last the ride or need filling up?

Could pack a bunch of muesli bars, sandwiches and fruit in your tank bag that you can eat one handed on the road.

Some wear camel backs, I tend to carry bottles of water along with small bananas and nut bars. Grazing and swigging at stops is usually enough. There's 5 & 6 CP & 2-4 fuels stops on the 1KC's and 11 CP + whatever fuel on the NI1600. The longest leg would be about 270km but many will break that with a fuel stop. Then there's the issue that what goes in must come out......nothing worse than rocking in for fuel, but having to sprint for the dunny first.


I did 1800 km's in a 24 hour period once.

Quite far enough that day ...

This was my biggest day...
http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/entry.php/293-Big-Tank-Hard-Arse-2100Kms-in-24-hours!

....my bladder probably wouldn't let me now....


I probably will be but may look for a bladder that will fit in my tank bag.

Yeah, I'd like to put my bladder in a tank bag

[Gremlin]

Then there's the issue that what goes in must come out......nothing worse than rocking in for fuel, but having to sprint for the dunny first.
Learnt a valuable lesson on my first thousand miler. 1pc leather suit and 1pc rain suit, excellent protection both for safety and waterproof...

... and a complete bastard for toilet stops :facepalm:

[awa355]

It is a buggar when you drop the overtrousers, unzip, going by feel and sound alone because you can't see past the over jacket, riding jacket, clothing, well conditioned waist, finish, zip up, pull up the over trou and find the front all wet. :(:(

[eldog]

It is a buggar when you drop the overtrousers, unzip, going by feel and sound alone because you can't see past the over jacket, riding jacket, clothing, well conditioned waist, finish, zip up, pull up the over trou and find the front all wet. :(:(

OK, This is the type of stuff I was interested in, FJRider might be right with what to get, but I need to be aware of the pitfalls like this.

[caspernz]

OK, This is the type of stuff I was interested in, FJRider might be right with what to get, but I need to be aware of the pitfalls like this.

If you're gonna get really serious, try one of these... http://www.biorelief.com/freedom-male-external-catheter-from-coloplast.html and add a bit of garden hose.

But hey, in reality if you moderate your fluid intake the night before you won't need to stop that often for comfort stops. A couple of bottles of water and maybe one sports drink for the second part of the day, couple of protein bars and you're all sweet.

[awa355]

The east coast is not going to be short of places for pit stops.

http://i1074.photobucket.com/albums/w420/awa355/leak.jpg

[eldog]

If you're gonna get really serious, try one of these... http://www.biorelief.com/freedom-male-external-catheter-from-coloplast.html and add a bit of garden hose.

But hey, in reality if you moderate your fluid intake the night before you won't need to stop that often for comfort stops. A couple of bottles of water and maybe one sports drink for the second part of the day, couple of protein bars and you're all sweet.

Advice taken...... About water intake:yes:

hate stopping for anything... Apart from photos or looking at the view:blink:
no view in awa's post. Maybe he is opening the gate looking for a short cut:whistle:

[nzspokes]

Then there's the issue that what goes in must come out......nothing worse than rocking in for fuel, but having to sprint for the dunny first.




500 to 700mls and hour. If ya not peeing you are dying.

[FJRider]

Advice taken...... About water intake:yes:

hate stopping for anything... Apart from photos or looking at the view:blink:
no view in awa's post. Maybe he is opening the gate looking for a short cut:whistle:

The downside of motorcycling is the riders get dehydrated.

Start your LONG ride pre-dehydrated ... and things WILL go bad.

Regular sips if and when you stop ... and a mini Moro bar (or similar) wont hurt either.

If you start thinking you might need a pee soon ... stop and do it while you have time. Odds are ... when you really DO need to "go" ... there will be nowhere you can ...

[eldog]

The downside of motorcycling is the riders get dehydrated.

Start your LONG ride pre-dehydrated ... and things WILL go bad.

Regular sips if and when you stop ... and a mini Moro bar (or similar) wont hurt either.

If you start thinking you might need a pee soon ... stop and do it while you have time. Odds are ... when you really DO need to "go" ... there will be nowhere you can ...

regular sips of 20-50 ml not a problem while underway, got on the supply sorted.

not sure if i need a sports drink, mostly water i guess, sports drink for salt and nutrient loss?
would a protein/nut bar be better than a Moro or would i get more GO from a Moro:shifty:

[FJRider]

regular sips of 20-50 ml not a problem while underway, got on the supply sorted.

not sure if i need a sports drink, mostly water i guess, sports drink for salt and nutrient loss?
would a protein/nut bar be better than a Moro or would i get more GO from a Moro:shifty:

Sugar is energy.

Moro's and the like are too.

I often carry in my tank bag slices of (cold :pinch:) Pizza.

A thermos of coffee is a handy addition. You can get a refill at many cafe's / Dairys etc.

[nzspokes]

Sugar is energy.

Moro's and the like are too.

I often carry in my tank bag slices of (cold :pinch:) Pizza.

A thermos of coffee is a handy addition. You can get a refill at many cafe's / Dairys etc.

If you put them on the rocker cover you would have warm Pizza.

[FJRider]

If you put them on the rocker cover you would have warm Pizza.

I have an FJ ... not a honda.


Mine is well faired ... not an option.

[nzspokes]

I have an FJ ... not a honda.


Mine is well faired ... not an option.

My Honda is a twin. I can sit a bottle in the Vee and always have hot water for coffee.

[FJRider]

My Honda is a twin. I can sit a bottle in the Vee and always have hot water for coffee.

Is it true what they say about honda riders ... ???


I have a thermos ... hot coffee if I don't take too long to drink it ...

[eldog]

isnt coffee a diuretic?

I remember taking a thermos on a ride and stopping with a young lady for a drink, such fond memories.:scooter::scooter:

[FJRider]

isnt coffee a diuretic?

I remember taking a thermos on a ride and stopping with a young lady for a drink, such fond memories.:scooter::scooter:

Take coffee and young ladys ... in moderation.

Or get the young lady to make you a coffee ... either way is a win ...

[eldog]

Take coffee and young ladys ... in moderation.

Or get the young lady to make you a coffee ... either way is a win ...

i surprised her by having producing a drink out of nowhere....
i surprised even myself that day.... normally i wouldnt have even thought about taking something.

a day i will always treasue.:rockon:

[FJRider]

... a day i will always treasue.:rockon:

Pic's or it didn't happen .. ;)

[eldog]

Pic's or it didn't happen .. ;)

i dont go around taking pictures of myself like all the youngsters of today.
unless you send $5 and 2 bags of chips:corn:
off to work on the lights on the boike:headbang: so it can be ready for the cruise.
due for a major service in the next couple of weeks, want to get that done so i can shake the bike down and make sure its ready for the cruise. Maybe i will need a new set of tyres but i will see

[KoroJ]

regular sips of 20-50 ml not a problem while underway, got on the supply sorted.

not sure if i need a sports drink, mostly water i guess, sports drink for salt and nutrient loss?
would a protein/nut bar be better than a Moro or would i get more GO from a Moro:shifty:

Here's a recent blog on Endurance Riding that may be of help to you?

http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/entry.php/6021-Long-John-Silver-on-Riding-further-than-the-next-latte

[eldog]

Here's a recent blog on Endurance Riding that may be of help to you?

http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/entry.php/6021-Long-John-Silver-on-Riding-further-than-the-next-latte

great blog KoroJ, good to see I am following your footsteps :Punk:

[nzspokes]

We went out and rode to Wellsford and back tonight as a start of training. Turns out my headlight sucks as a headlight. :no:

But a couple of hundred Ks knocked out.

[FJRider]

We went out and rode to Wellsford and back tonight as a start of training. Turns out my headlight sucks as a headlight. :no:

But a couple of hundred Ks knocked out.

You can get bulb upgrades ... or get it wired (with relays) for a higher wattage bulbs ....


Practice on roads you don't know. You'll learn more.

[nzspokes]

You can get bulb upgrades ... or get it wired (with relays) for a higher wattage bulbs ....


Practice on roads you don't know. You'll learn more.

I have all I need to run relays, just not got round to it. Then will try some bulb options. Probably go 90/100 or something.

Not many roads around here I dont know......

[FJRider]

Not many roads around here I dont know......

Try them at 4am ... you get a whole new perspective on them.


After completing a 1000 miler ... you realise there isn't anywhere on your island ... you can't get to on (what you'll then consider is) ... an easy day ride.

[FJRider]

I have all I need to run relays, just not got round to it. Then will try some bulb options. Probably go 90/100 or something.



Another option some use .... mini spot lights on either side of the headlight (set to come on when high beam is on). Slightly offset outwards from the direction of travel. The idea is ... they show up more of the side of the road as you go through the twisties ...

[eldog]

Another option some use .... mini spot lights on either side of the headlight (set to come on when high beam is on). Slightly offset outwards from the direction of travel. The idea is ... they show up more of the side of the road as you go through the twisties ...
:niceone:
Already did that 2 years ago worked a treat, filled in the dim areas when cornering.
removed them last night now installing them on next bike.
except mine are flood rather than spot.

[eldog]

Try them at 4am ... you get a whole new perspective on them.


After completing a 1000 miler ... you realise there isn't anywhere on your island ... you can't get to on (what you'll then consider is) ... an easy day ride.

are you sure....
NEWS FLASH there is a second island, can you get from there to anywhere in a day?:banana:

Saw a FJ today, nice:msn-wink: - it was an option i did look at.

[eldog]

Practice on roads you don't know. You'll learn more.

On to it already and in the dead of night - challenging getting to work the next day.

[FJRider]

On to it already and in the dead of night - challenging getting to work the next day.

NO DOZE pills do work. But you have to keep taking them ... stop taking them and the lights go out dam smart when the time of their influence ... wears out.

[FJRider]

are you sure....
NEWS FLASH there is a second island, can you get from there to anywhere in a day?:banana:

Saw a FJ today, nice:msn-wink: - it was an option i did look at.

True ... the "Second" island is one I seldom visit.


You might reside in that second island.


My point was ... wherever you are (on either island) an 800-900 km ride will easily put you a dam long way from home ...

[eldog]

NO DOZE pills do work. But you have to keep taking them ... stop taking them and the lights go out dam smart when the time of their influence ... wears out.

Havent needed them yet.
A workmate had problems growing up going out on the piss all night and had problems working in the morning.
His father took him to one side, told him he had a choice, party or work.
If you want to party you have to be able to work to pay for it.
I have always used this motto.

[FJRider]

:niceone:
Already did that 2 years ago worked a treat, filled in the dim areas when cornering.
removed them last night now installing them on next bike.
except mine are flood rather than spot.

Short range wide beams work best for that ... easier to see the sheep on the side of the road too ...

[FJRider]

Havent needed them yet.
A workmate had problems growing up going out on the piss all night and had problems working in the morning.
His father took him to one side, told him he had a choice, party or work.
If you want to party you have to be able to work to pay for it.
I have always used this motto.

A thermos of double strength coffee works for me.

[eldog]

True ... the "Second" island is one I seldom visit.


You might reside in that second island.


My point was ... wherever you are (on either island) an 800-900 km ride will easily put you a dam long way from home ...

I know what your point was. :niceone:

I did a few longer rides at the beginning of the year - which changed what/how/when and who i ride with.

But I have to do a few 1000k+ rides before I will feel easy doing that(800-900k rides).
After a couple of 1600k rides, I am sure I will have changed my attitude towards bikes, riding and what i want to achieve in the future. And I may have changed my bike or stopped riding as I will have achieved by the end of the year all I originally planned to do with bikes

[eldog]

Short range wide beams work best for that ... easier to see the sheep on the side of the road too ...

Yes all sorted - just sorting out the mounts and wiring interface, its lumen output is multilevel and adjustable on the run. Hopefully all sorted in the next week or 2 - got a few other items being added at the same time

sheep do you want me to keep them for you?
I dont carry gumboots.

[eldog]

A thermos of double strength coffee works for me.

dont want to taint the thermos, hot water add triple shot instant to lid.

[awa355]

Re the lights, The ride kicks off about 7am. With daylight saving, it will still be pretty much daylight at 7-8pm when the ride will be centre'd around the Waikato / Oto region so I can not see much in the way of night riding out in the boondocks, unless someone is still pushing his bike into the next fuel stop. :rolleyes:

[FJRider]

I did a few longer rides at the beginning of the year - which changed what/how/when and who i ride with.



This does take a bit to get your head around ... But do what suits YOUR riding preferences ... even as they (may) change.

[eldog]

Re the lights, The ride kicks off about 7am. With daylight saving, it will still be pretty much daylight at 7-8pm when the ride will be centre'd around the Waikato / Oto region so I can not see much in the way of night riding out in the boondocks, unless someone is still pushing his bike into the next fuel stop. :rolleyes:

nah just towing yours:killingme

I would hate to push mine. Its a Rolls Canardly type of boike.
The rider is just s l o w.

[FJRider]

sheep do you want me to keep them for you?
I dont carry gumboots.

E.mail J.A.W. as to their location ... he (being an aussie) ... will probably be interested.

[FJRider]

Re the lights, The ride kicks off about 7am. With daylight saving, it will still be pretty much daylight at 7-8pm when the ride will be centre'd around the Waikato / Oto region so I can not see much in the way of night riding out in the boondocks, unless someone is still pushing his bike into the next fuel stop. :rolleyes:

I was referring to the 1600 km rides ... anything less is just a big day out ... :whistle:

[awa355]

nah just towing yours:killingme

I would hate to push mine. Its a Rolls Canardly type of boike.
The rider is just s l o w.

I'll have an A frame fitted to the front and bring my own tow rope.

[eldog]

This does take a bit to get your head around ... But do what suits YOUR riding preferences ... even as they (may) change.

After my accident last year, it was a period when I really discovered - self responsibility.

Taking responsibility for my own actions. If I dont agree or want to try different things, I reasearch them and give it a go. I am trying to do/figure things by myself rather than rely on others except for advice (like yours).

Recently I have been doing all sorts of things with much more self confidence than before.
like the 1000k previously I would have done this after another 5 years of riding. Now I am ready to give it a go. Even if I dont succeed I gave it a go.

[eldog]

I'll have an A frame fitted to the front and bring my own tow rope.

we could tie the bikes together, yours could be the side car.:wacko:

More likely your experience will help you on your travels
My INexperience will hold me back. I am quite happy to travel behind.

[FJRider]

Taking responsibility for my own actions. If I dont agree or want to try different things, I reasearch them and give it a go. I am trying to do/figure things by myself rather than rely on others except for advice (like yours).

Advice is good ... but how that will affect how you prefer to do stuff is the critical bit. Do what you feel comfortable doing.

Everybody is different ... can't and won't have entirly different meanings.


Recently I have been doing all sorts of things with much more self confidence than before.
like the 1000k previously I would have done this after another 5 years of riding. Now I am ready to give it a go. Even if I dont succeed I gave it a go.

Confidence is the key .. ability just helps.


BUT ... when things start going bad ... RETHINK your intentions ... and LIVE to ride another day.

[eldog]

E.mail J.A.W. as to their location ... he (being an aussie) ... will probably be interested.

I dont support the overseas shipment of NZ livestock or DNA etc.

[FJRider]

I dont support the overseas shipment of NZ livestock or DNA etc.

He's an aussie ... for a cheap and easy fuck ... he'll come over ... :rolleyes:

[eldog]

advice is good ... But how that will affect how you prefer to do stuff is the critical bit.
Do what you feel comfortable doing.
Everybody is different ... can't and won't have entirly different meanings.
Confidence is the key .. Ability just helps.
But ... When things start going bad ... Rethink your intentions ... And live to ride another day.

yyyyeeeessss

[eldog]

He's an aussie ... for a cheap and easy fuck ... he'll come over ... :rolleyes:

there are good true blue aussies out there.
They used to own a large proportion of little old NZ

[FJRider]

there are good true blue aussies out there.


There ARE ... ?? :scratch:


Fuck ... you learn something NEW every day ... :blank:

[eldog]

There ARE ... ?? :scratch:


Fuck ... you learn something NEW every day ... :blank:

I wonder what aussies think is a 'day ride'

Going for a long training ride this weekend, bike all ready and fuelled TCLOCKS done, just waiting for riding partner to decide path, destination already set.

[awa355]

we could tie the bikes together, yours could be the side car.:wacko:

More likely your experience will help you on your travels
My INexperience will hold me back. I am quite happy to travel behind.

awa's break down service. Does that look like a GN on the back?

http://i1074.photobucket.com/albums/w420/awa355/tail%20end%20charlie.jpg

[eldog]

awa's break down service. Does that look like a GN on the back?

http://i1074.photobucket.com/albums/w420/awa355/tail%20end%20charlie.jpg

choice, a free breakdown service. Does look like my bike though.

[nzspokes]

Re the lights, The ride kicks off about 7am. With daylight saving, it will still be pretty much daylight at 7-8pm when the ride will be centre'd around the Waikato / Oto region so I can not see much in the way of night riding out in the boondocks, unless someone is still pushing his bike into the next fuel stop. :rolleyes:

I doubt there will be any dark riding.

[eldog]

Re the lights, The ride kicks off about 7am. With daylight saving, it will still be pretty much daylight at 7-8pm when the ride will be centre'd around the Waikato / Oto region so I can not see much in the way of night riding out in the boondocks :rolleyes:

having lights is a legal requirement.
i still have to get the bike to the start, i will need lights to ride it to the start.. unless i ship it.:psst:

[awa355]

having lights is a legal requirement.
i still have to get the bike to the start, i will need lights to ride it to the start.. unless i ship it.:psst:

I'm quite aware of the light requirements on bikes. I was referring to the adding of additional lights for this ride.

[Gremlin]

Re the lights, The ride kicks off about 7am. With daylight saving, it will still be pretty much daylight at 7-8pm when the ride will be centre'd around the Waikato / Oto region so I can not see much in the way of night riding out in the boondocks, unless someone is still pushing his bike into the next fuel stop. :rolleyes:
Depends. When the ride was only Wellington based, I left Auckland around 11pm the night before, get to Caltex Rimutaka around 6am, then do the 1000km ride :eek:

[KoroJ]

Depends. When the ride was only Wellington based, I left Auckland around 11pm the night before, get to Caltex Rimutaka around 6am, then do the 1000km ride :eek:

....and his eyes looked like pissholes in the snow by the time we stopped in Whanganui on the way home, so that stop got a little extended.

[Gremlin]

....and his eyes looked like pissholes in the snow by the time we stopped in Whanganui on the way home, so that stop got a little extended.
Haha, I forget which year that was... Meant I was doing around 1600-1700km in 20-21 hrs. I remember you wondering why I was stretching only 200km into the ride... except it was more like 7-800km into the ride. :lol:

[eldog]

I'm quite aware of the light requirements on bikes. I was referring to the adding of additional lights for this ride.

I was referring to the standard assortment of lights I add to any bike I ride.
I just haven't had this one that long to have done those mods yet - took the ones off the Scorpio last Tuesday
I want to mount them in a different position and change the way the light brightness is selected. Coordinate with the High beam.
Along with mounting so they are in the right place I want it to look good as well.
I have made some slight alterations to the bike and it is coming along well.
Not sure about the front tyre pressure - It never seems to warm up, it feels like it doesn't have much grip.
I think this is slightly too high pressure, haven't had time to have a play, been busy doing other stuff for a few months now.
The rear seems to be pretty well right.
I think it is pretty well setup at the moment, could do the 1000k tomorrow, its the rider that needs work and that's just bum on seat.

Its also why I am riding it on training runs as I haven't had much time on it, still getting used to its nuance's.

Just when I seem to get a handle on it, it throws me a surprise.
Cornering is still in trial basis, The beginning of the East Cape run is lots of slow corners, for me anyway.
The bike is going in for a major service at the end of the month so I want to get my stuff installed, up and running.

[Gremlin]

Hey Koro, did you know apparently the PnJ closed as of about two weeks ago? Someone mentioned it to me yesterday...

[insomnia01]

Haha, I forget which year that was... Meant I was doing around 1600-1700km in 20-21 hrs. I remember you wondering why I was stretching only 200km into the ride... except it was more like 7-800km into the ride. :lol:

I remember seeing a auxiliry fuel supply system on the KTM on this ride :ride::ride::ride:

[Gremlin]

I remember seeing a auxiliry fuel supply system on the KTM on this ride :ride::ride::ride:
Indeed, and I've only seen one other plumbed in system (on a bandit? from memory). Ultimately, because it was simple gravity feed it didn't work 100%, sometimes not using it, sometimes using one tank then the other, sometimes continually topping up the main tank...

I stopped short of 3D forming it, and getting someone to make me a custom larger tank. Instead I bought a larger tank installed from factory on a different bike :lol: It was the better call (not many turn a supermoto into some continent crossing beast). That said, the last 1600km ride I did on it (I did 3 official ones on it and several other non-official) I do remember averaging 99kph moving (about 16h40m), and an extra hour for stops. That thing loved corners :ride:

[awa355]

I was referring to the standard assortment of lights I add to any bike I ride.
I just haven't had this one that long to have done those mods yet - took the ones off the Scorpio last Tuesday
I want to mount them in a different position and change the way the light brightness is selected. Coordinate with the High beam.
Along with mounting so they are in the right place I want it to look good as well.
I have made some slight alterations to the bike and it is coming along well.
Not sure about the front tyre pressure - It never seems to warm up, it feels like it doesn't have much grip.
I think this is slightly too high pressure, haven't had time to have a play, been busy doing other stuff for a few months now.
The rear seems to be pretty well right.
I think it is pretty well setup at the moment, could do the 1000k tomorrow, its the rider that needs work and that's just bum on seat.


I enjoy tinkering as well. Been raining today so I've made one or two adjustments, just about ready for the 1,000k run.
http://i1074.photobucket.com/albums/w420/awa355/six_2.jpg

Don't be fooled by the Alabama sign. That's just photoshopped in to fool everybody.

[eldog]

I enjoy tinkering as well. Been raining today so I've made one or two adjustments, just about ready for the 1,000k run.
http://i1074.photobucket.com/albums/w420/awa355/six_2.jpg

Don't be fooled by the Alabama sign. That's just photoshopped in to fool everybody.

is that a BMW paralever suspension?
I would suggest you increase the tank size, i dont want to have to tow you the whole way:pinch:
seat could be a bit more curved....:whistle:

[awa355]

is that a BMW paralever suspension?
I would suggest you increase the tank size, i dont want to have to tow you the whole way:pinch:
seat could be a bit more curved....:whistle:

At least if I break anything on the way round it wont be hard to get a new part. Only tool I could need will be a pair of fencing pliers.

[eldog]

At least if I break anything on the way round it wont be hard to get a new part. Only tool I could need will be a pair of fencing pliers.
you could drive the whole bike with a chainsaw, then you would be able to replace the frame as well:banana:

[KoroJ]

Hey Koro, did you know apparently the PnJ closed as of about two weeks ago? Someone mentioned it to me yesterday...

That's correct. We have discussed alternatives and I need to review how it affects the route.

[haydes55]

Indeed, and I've only seen one other plumbed in system (on a bandit? from memory). Ultimately, because it was simple gravity feed it didn't work 100%, sometimes not using it, sometimes using one tank then the other, sometimes continually topping up the main tank...

I stopped short of 3D forming it, and getting someone to make me a custom larger tank. Instead I bought a larger tank installed from factory on a different bike [emoji38] It was the better call (not many turn a supermoto into some continent crossing beast). That said, the last 1600km ride I did on it (I did 3 official ones on it and several other non-official) I do remember averaging 99kph moving (about 16h40m), and an extra hour for stops. That thing loved corners :ride:
My old klx300 had an auxiliary fuel tank under the rear guard. Held enough gas that both tanks could get me about 270km... Both tanks were small.

[eldog]

Sorted out general bike fuel range and finished second distance goal and navigation tasks.
i noticed even in the boondocks no cell coverage you aren't really all that far from a house.
the further out in the country the better the roads are.

For all you distance riders out there - am i better off to ride what I think will be the course (or part thereof) or just anywhere I am not familar with, as long as i plan course, fuel stops so i can be as efficient time wise.

[P38]

My current strategy for completing the 1KC is to just turn up and do it Cold Turkey. :yes:

Cheers
Pete

[awa355]

Sorted out general bike fuel range and finished second distance goal and navigation tasks.
i noticed even in the boondocks no cell coverage you aren't really all that far from a house.
the further out in the country the better the roads are.

For all you distance riders out there - am i better off to ride what I think will be the course (or part thereof) or just anywhere I am not familar with, as long as i plan course, fuel stops so i can be as efficient time wise.

Don't get too hung up about this particular course. Just get used to doing longer rides in any direction. Find your 'happy' pace and you can knock out any road on the day.

[eldog]

Don't get too hung up about this particular course. Just get used to doing longer rides in any direction. Find your 'happy' pace and you can knock out any road on the day.

not hung up about any course, i am just finding its better to do a variety of rides, not just extending the same one.

happy pace is slightly slower than the normal traffic, i just let them thru, most seem happy i do that.

variety can be the spice of life on the road.

just missed being TEE boned last night. I slowed when I had the right of way, should have gassed it, we both slowed 'ESTOP BRAKING' almost took each other out.

planning some longer rides.:scooter: Just finding doing them on my own is so much more pleasurable.

[insomnia01]

For all you distance riders out there - am i better off to ride what I think will be the course (or part thereof) or just anywhere I am not familar with, as long as i plan course, fuel stops so i can be as efficient time wise.

just do some longer than usual rides, don't worry about where mix it up cant be that hard, when we get the actual route with nominated photo check points plan your fuel stops/rest stops & we'll see you on the day :niceone: Enjoy the ride is the most important thing :woohoo:

[nzspokes]

On the map are the toilets marked?:scratch:

You know, old man bladder and all?:(

Or should I set up a hose system. This my effect rear wheel traction.

By the way, may not pay to follow me to close.

[awa355]

On the map are the toilets marked?:scratch:

You know, old man bladder and all?:(

Or should I set up a hose system. This my effect rear wheel traction.

By the way, may not pay to follow me to close.

The perfect solution. You may have to start off as early as you can.
http://i1074.photobucket.com/albums/w420/awa355/five_2.jpg

[caspernz]

On the map are the toilets marked?:scratch:

You know, old man bladder and all?:(

Or should I set up a hose system. This my effect rear wheel traction.

By the way, may not pay to follow me to close.

http://www.dryfella.co.nz/shop/Dryfella+Starter+Packs.html

The alfresco method of personal relief works quite well, unless you suffer from stage fright :shutup:

[eldog]

just do some longer than usual rides, don't worry about where mix it up cant be that hard, :niceone: Enjoy the ride is the most important thing :woohoo:

Yep, already onto it :scooter:, just means no riding during the week. :cry:oh well them is the breaks
Got to do a few more longer rides to get regular (no old man bladder here):yes:

More time for planning the getaways, "just popping down to the shops dear, wont be a mo".:whistle:

[nzspokes]

http://www.dryfella.co.nz/shop/Dryfella+Starter+Packs.html

The alfresco method of personal relief works quite well, unless you suffer from stage fright :shutup:

Well more thought, I can run a hose to the tank to give me the extra range. Or run a hose to the headers so i can create smoke for when the Fuzz chase me. :niceone:

[eldog]

Well more thought, I can run a hose to the tank to give me the extra range. Or run a hose to the headers so i can create smoke for when the Fuzz chase me. :niceone:
I dont need a hose to connect to the tank.

We track you via the smoke and wave at the blue disco lights as we go passed. Theres only 1 road in and out of the east cape unless your taking the KDX.

[caspernz]

Well more thought, I can run a hose to the tank to give me the extra range. Or run a hose to the headers so i can create smoke for when the Fuzz chase me. :niceone:

Eat some asparagus the night before then...


I dont need a hose to connect to the tank.

We track you via the smoke and wave at the blue disco lights as we go passed. Theres only 1 road in and out of the east cape unless your taking the KDX.

So you mean I can't sneak my helicopter into action for a quick lap around East Cape?

[eldog]

So you mean I can my helicopter into action for a quick lap around East Cape?

go for it, i will be watching for whales.
will be a good ride if you have a GoPro

been a while since I have been in a 'copter

[Maha]

http://www.dryfella.co.nz/shop/Dryfella+Starter+Packs.html

The alfresco method of personal relief works quite well, unless you suffer from stage fright :shutup:

The Shewee could come in handy where stage fright is a concern ...http://www.shewee.co.nz/

I dont need a hose to connect to the tank.

We track you via the smoke and wave at the blue disco lights as we go passed. Theres only 1 road in and out of the east cape unless your taking the KDX.

What bike are you wheeling out for the E-Dog?

[eldog]

What bike are you wheeling out for Eldog?

We have given him something he never thought he would be riding till he was much older..... :ride:
wheel it in. Here's a pic
http://hight3ch.com/wp-content/uploads/2006/12/Dolmette.jpg

Awa I have a couple of spare chainsaws so you can repair your bike, while we do the cruise.

Completed a few more short runs this week getting a few more ks in on roads I don't know:Punk:

[awa355]

Long distance clothing.
For years I wore jeans but found that some brands with the seams of triple stitching and/or rivets on the rear pockets would begin to annoy me after a while.

Some riders swear by cycling shorts, one told me he wears polar fleece type track pants under his bike pants.
What is your preference?

[Gremlin]

Cycling shorts most times I'm riding. Thermal longs over that if I'm expecting really cold conditions. Motorbike pants over the top, the current ones have both a waterproof and thermal liner, so either just waterproof, or also the thermal.

Stuff like pant liners you don't really want to be taking in or out during the ride...

[nzspokes]

If its going to be warm cycling pants are great. The sweat will wick away. Thermals if cold as if they get wet they dry quickly.

[eldog]

Long distance clothing. What is your preference?

Still not that convinced about denim jeans even if they are Kevlar lined - what happens in wet? do they get damp and heavy.
From other posts on adventure riding cotton is a real PIA, it remains damp and can lead to Hypothermia - extreme case

My current setup Textiles only it has liners built in - a 3 season riding setup - doesn't like the extremes of cold or heat although it has a LOT of vents
The inbuilt armour keeps those parts of the body warm too. Mine has the most effective back warmer - It covers a lot of area.
Cotton Tee shirt (I know, I know I am careful to make sure I don't get too cold->stuffed, I take a spare)
I am experimenting with Thermal top - never needed them before

Neck tube and Balaclava - more to keep Helmet clean from oily/greasy hair (work related) and keeps the noise down, most noise comes up from under the neck roll.

Gremlin - Stuff like textile liners you don't really want to be taking in or out during the ride... +1 on that
Wash them when you need to make sure its a gentle wash so any built in protection isn't damaged.
Which reminds me mine need washing and the bike servicing (after the new lights are wired in)

Socks like Revit ones (Summer and Winter) are great because they can be worn a few days before they become itchy and uncomfortable - they don't take long to dry either

Layers are a great way of keeping the body temp constant

Hand guards and hot (only need slightly warm) grips are a good way of preventing frozen hands when you are travelling in winter and at night - this I know.

Hydration and Energy is probably the most important way of keeping body temp correct.

I did when I was thinking about riding before buying any gear often considered if I wanted one piece or 2 piece gear. Came to the conclusion that although one piece would be better in a race, getting in and out of it would be a PIA when you wanted to make a pitstop or add/remove some gear. So I brought separates.
Funnily enough I brought the gear on a whim after visiting several bike shops and having a browse online, still not really knowing what I would be doing while riding (adv/offroad/commuting/racing/touring etc) - That same gear is exactly the same gear I would buy now given the same choices and experiences I have had now.

I find a modular helmet with a built in neck roll/chin guard and an height adjustable internal sunvisor is the go for those who want to be able to stop, take pictures, have a natter, while on the road. The sunvisor is great for those days with the sun breaking through the clouds. A Pinlock is good for heavy breathers.

I only have one pair of everything except socks - cant afford it at present, different gloves would be nice for the summer, as winter gloves reduce feel etc.

I recommend buy good gear once you have researched what fits you and your goals.
The Goretex stuff is nice.

Never tried lycra, cycle pants or divers dry or wet suits - maybe they are similar?

[Tazz]

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The lycra stuff can work pretty well. Comes in different weights I believe. I got given some a year or two ago that I've used a little bit last winter. Anything good like that is really hard to take a piss out of though so I stick to separate pants and tops. Cold killers pants are my go to for the bottom, then polyprop or merino (but they never have tight enough waists and always drop down on me. Wish you could throw a belt through them) the cold killer tops direct the wind to your kidneys though. Horrible.

Cotton is the debbil!
Just look at what trampers wear, then add a protective layer applicable to bikes for ideas on what might work well for you.

I wear kevlar jeans but not when rain is guaranteed and usually not on multi day trips. They are warmer than you'd think when wet as the kevlar itself is almost like a thermal lining, but they take fucking ages to dry out again which is fine at home but annoying when on the move. Getting 'heavy' isn't an issue.
They are surprisingly water resistant when new.

[awa355]

Was in the red shed today, they had a book sale on. One being Ken Ring's 2015 weather almanac. Being a miserable sod and only needing a guestimate for one day, I flicked through to the 7th Nov, fine and cloudy with light breezes.

[MarkH]

One being Ken Ring's 2015 weather almanac.

You should try something with more scientific validity, like reading entrails or something . . .

[eldog]

Ent-rails is that something from the Lord of the RINGs?..... see what I did there.

Did you look at the traditional fishing calendar as well? we will have time for a spot of that too. Put the lines out on the way out at Opotiki and collect on the way back.....

Awa - I am a don't knock it till you try type of person. But the odd poke in the ribs just to make sure is a good idea

[awa355]

You should try something with more scientific validity, like reading entrails or something . . .

I dont endorse this guys work. Just quoting what he had written. Anyone who can predict spring weather out 12 months ahead to the day, has to be an optimist.

[ruaphu]

Anyone who can predict spring weather out 12 months ahead to the day, has to be an optimist.


Yep jus like us bikers eh, always looking ahead ;)



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[STJim]

I sent my registration in today for this ride starting in Hamilton.I'm hoping for a really good turnout this year. It should be a great day.

[awa355]

Have just paid up. I hope it shows up at the other end. I had filled the registration form out some time ago, I had to wait to get my leave approved before coughing up the dough.

I have made up a temporary back rest for the Virago. The base lays along the pillion squab and the tank bag sits over the plywood base. It seems to be good at supporting my lower back so I'm not fighting the wind blast by gripping the hand grips tightly for 12 or more hours. A bit primitive compared to the 'electric everything Lazy boy' machines but it is what I've got, so it's what I ride. :eek:

http://i1074.photobucket.com/albums/w420/awa355/DSC02707.jpg

[insomnia01]

I sent my registration in today for this ride starting in Hamilton.I'm hoping for a really good turnout this year. It should be a great day.

should be a cracker day Jim :headbang: bikes feeling good :rolleyes:

[STJim]

I understand that there is about 22 registered for the Northern Start:scooter:

[insomnia01]

I understand that there is about 22 registered for the Northern Start:scooter:

that would have to be the highest turnout so far for all the starts I've done outside of Wellywood :niceone: the future of these rides starting from the Tron look good..........:msn-wink:

[KoroJ]

Panic Stations People: Roll-up, Roll-up! For those of you who are intending to do this ride and haven't entered or haven't paid yet, due to time frames with the badge makers, we need to get our order in tomorrow to get the badges in time for the event.

You can still enter after tomorrow but you won't be guaranteed a badge! (But as it is a fund raising ride, the $20 entry fee will still apply)

Current entries across the two rides are now heading towards 60 and I am optimistic that we could well go over 70.

Refer to the NZ Distance Riders website http://www.distanceriders.org.nz/the-1000km-cruise-the-1kc.html for entry forms and bank account details.

[awa355]

I paid last week after getting my leave confirmed, but haven't heard back as to whether my entry has been received. Hope I sent it to the right account.:confused:

[eldog]

I paid last week after getting my leave confirmed, but haven't heard back as to whether my entry has been received. Hope I sent it to the right account.:confused:

Well, I checked, you didn't put any money into my account, its going down faster than the Titanic. :wait:

That's mbikes for ya - always something.....

tyres, controls, lights, oil, Kickstand and fuel/gear/munchies/rego


Munchies - suggestions of what to take for rider fuel on a longer ride, or just buy a pie at the shop on the way :beer:?????

[Gremlin]

Munchies - suggestions of what to take for rider fuel on a longer ride, or just buy a pie at the shop on the way :beer:?????

Slow burn stuff is better, nuts etc. Muesli bars ok, but depends on which ones. Pie not that healthy, but sometimes, after a sub zero ride through Desert Rd it's welcome ;)

Stay away from caffeine, energy drinks etc unless you're <2 hrs from home. They pick you up, but drop you lower than you were...

[nzspokes]

Stay away from caffeine

Thats just crazy talk.:shit:

[eldog]

Slow burn stuff is better, nuts etc. Muesli bars ok, but depends on which ones. Pie not that healthy, but sometimes, after a sub zero ride through Desert Rd it's welcome ;)

Stay away from caffeine, energy drinks etc unless you're <2 hrs from home. They pick you up, but drop you lower than you were...

It will have to remove the Mocha/Lattes making machine off the bike..... bugger

[Toymotor]

Should be a good experience, will be the longest Ive traveled by bike in one day. Got a South Island trip 2 weeks after that so this is like prep work :) Will head down from Auckland sometime Fri and stay somewhere close Fri/Sat night. Any thoughts on good cheap accommodation, or where to steer clear, or somewhere bike safe? Tudor lodge is under a hundy a night and right next door, so can park up bike and have a few drinks and a yarn at cc ;)

[awa355]

1,000k hmmm! might need to pack TWO peanut butter sandwiches. :laugh:

[Toymotor]

Make that marmite and chippy sammies. Can knock out 5-600 without issue, might order a gel seat cover for the butt just in case though. If i manage this fine in good time I'll be more confident in knocking out Auckland-Picton in a day.

[awa355]

Make that marmite and chippy sammies. Can knock out 5-600 without issue, might order a gel seat cover for the butt just in case though. If i manage this fine in good time I'll be more confident in knocking out Auckland-Picton in a day.

You will need decent wet weather gear for the last stretch of that ride.

[Toymotor]

You will need decent wet weather gear for the last stretch of that ride.

I thought about jerry-rigging a prop to the shaft drive.. but then I realized i don't have a life jacket here or enough pvc pipe fittings to make a snorkel mod.. might just have to cough up for the boat trip :D

[eldog]

1,000k hmmm! might need to pack TWO peanut butter sandwiches. :laugh:
1200 for me so it will be the old peanut butter and stawberry jam for me, with a few health/museli bars thrown in and a sports drink/water for dehydration
will be fun, planning and then riding, finishing will be:headbang:

[Toymotor]

:banana::banana::banana::banana::banana::banana:Pe anut Butter Jelly!:banana::banana::banana::banana::banana::ban ana:

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[eldog]

:banana::banana::banana::banana::banana::banana:Pe anut Butter Jelly!:banana::banana::banana::banana::banana::ban ana:

add some chippies for that extra crunch S&V for me.

Now we have offended the Vege and Marmite bridage:whistle:

Less than 2 weeks away

[awa355]

Spent half the morning fabricating my homemade back rest (MK111 version). Oil change next days off. Gave the tyres a decent kick yesterday, they are about the right pressure (foot hurts). :weep::weep:

[eldog]

Spent half the morning fabricating my homemade back rest (MK111 version). Oil change next days off. Gave the tyres a decent kick yesterday, they are about the right pressure (foot hurts). :weep::weep:

Did a wee pootle down country in prep for 1KC and found I have to make mods to fix pannier frame and pannier attachment - I took too much food in them.:brick:
getting that sorted during the week.

Rest of Bike completely serviced last week, need to check tyre pressure just before I leave

Tyres were cold during a recent trip in the rain, so it was slow and cautious, not a lot of traction, the bike fishtailed up hills without much effort (which was a first for me), then when it fined up, traction and tyre temp rose and the speed increased soon had the bike behaving like a very different animal. So much better.

Tyre pressure test with left foot front, right foot rear. see if they are balanced. :whistle:

Nows a good time to get the bike all checked BEFORE the last minute rush to get it sorted at the start.

[eldog]

At least with this ride we will get to see a lot of the country in the daylight unlike the 1600

Wonder what sort of photos we have to take?
are there some instructions of what required?
Do we have to arrive with a memory card at the end for the officials to check?
Just thinking do I take a camera or just use a smartphone

[Hitcher]

At least with this ride we will get to see a lot of the country in the daylight unlike the 1600

Wonder what sort of photos we have to take?
are there some instructions of what required?
Do we have to arrive with a memory card at the end for the officials to check?
Just thinking do I take a camera or just use a smartphone

The country is still there at night, just a bit harder to see beyond the confines of one's headlight.

You need to take photos of your bike at each prescribed checkpoint. Big, small, b&w or colour, still or moving doesn't matter a jot.
Instructions of what and where photos need to be taken will be emailed to registered riders (who have completed and sent in registration forms) prior to the start.
You will need to show images to the arrival Marshall. They generally like to see images, rather than a memory card or a roll of film from a Box Brownie.
Camera or smartphone are both good, as long as you've got enough battery to take images at each checkpoint, or get a riding partner to take these for you, and have something that the arrival Marshall can see that proves that your bike was at each of the required checkpoints.

[eldog]

The country is still there at night, just a bit harder to see beyond the confines of one's headlight.

You need to take photos of your bike at each prescribed checkpoint. Big, small, b&w or colour, still or moving doesn't matter a jot.
Instructions of what and where photos need to be taken will be emailed to registered riders (who have completed and sent in registration forms) prior to the start.
You will need to show images to the arrival Marshall. They generally like to see images, rather than a memory card or a roll of film from a Box Brownie.
Camera or smartphone are both good, as long as you've got enough battery to take images at each checkpoint, or get a riding partner to take these for you, and have something that the arrival Marshall can see that proves that your bike was at each of the required checkpoints.



Righto, understood, sargent major sah. (I am imagining 'If It anit half hot mum' - accent)
cup of char? anyone?

would be interesting taking a shot of the bike while its moving and I am on it as we pass the check point would save some time I guess. Anyone tried this?

Just looking forward to it.

[awa355]

I'll take my camera and phone. Will take the checkpoint photos with the ph, so all the checkpoints are recorded side by side. Saves searching for them back at the finish. To be honest I doubt that with my small bike, I would have any time to stop for photos anyway. I'll run the gopro for most of the east coast ride as this is country I do not get to ride everyday.

[awa355]

Was in the red shed today, they had a book sale on. One being Ken Ring's 2015 weather almanac. Being a miserable sod and only needing a guestimate for one day, I flicked through to the 7th Nov, fine and cloudy with light breezes.


You should try something with more scientific validity, like reading entrails or something . . .

Long term lookout from the Met service, Cloudy and showers. Mind you, their forecast 10 days ahead is probably on a par with the moon man. :(

[gsxr]

If it doesnt rain it will be fine

[MarkH]

their forecast 10 days ahead is probably on a par with the moon man. :(

I have to agree with that one, the amount of times I've seen the forecast change day by day to finally get to that day and find it is nothing like what was originally predicted.
Just have wet weather gear handy while hoping for the best!

[caspernz]

Long term lookout from the Met service, Cloudy and showers. Mind you, their forecast 10 days ahead is probably on a par with the moon man. :(

Haha, it be a fair bet that covering a thousand clicks in NZ it's gonna be wet in some places. Mind you if it's gonna be wet all around doing a thousand clicks ain't really appealing.

Maybe we can give Ken Ring a call a day or two before the ride...:eek5:...somebody on KB must have him on speed dial?! :woohoo:

[Toymotor]

Got the email with checkpoint and briefing info, yay not long now :wings: Made some directions in google maps for the phone. Comes to 1018km so a slight dependency of 10km from ride instructions, but that I think avoids the toll road, and a couple of short cuts. I don't know why you would :brick: but if you cut going out round the whole cape as suggested by google it cuts it down to 1011km. Use this link for navigation at your own risk!

Hamilton 2015 1KC:

https://goo.gl/maps/xdouMkGFvP82 1018 Km


The no fun Hamilton 2015 1KC:

https://goo.gl/maps/T17f9ri6aGo 1011 Km

[awa355]

Got the email with checkpoint and briefing info, yay not long now :wings: Made some directions in google maps for the phone. Comes to 1018km so a slight dependency of 10km from ride instructions, but that I think avoids the toll road, and a couple of short cuts. I don't know why you would :brick: but if you cut going out round the whole cape as suggested by google it cuts it down to 1011km.

https://goo.gl/maps/T17f9ri6aGo 1011 Km

I would be pretty disappointed in anyone not doing the full loop around the cape. That would go against all that the challenge is about. The route is about what I thought it would be. Had a feeling it might go through fuckatani one way and Tanea2a on the return leg. From Oto to Hamilton, there is only 3k difference between going around the Pirongia and Te Awamutu.

Re petrol stops, With a smallish tank, I will carry spare fuel. This will allow me to top up on the roadside between full refills and cut down on the number of times I have to remove the helmet, queue up to pay etc just to top up half a tank.

[Toymotor]

I would be pretty disappointed in anyone not doing the full loop around the cape.

The Cape is a ride I've wanted to for a while now, so i'm happy to be able to tick that off the list. I really liked the SH30-Hamurana Rd-Oturoa Rd last time I was down that way, so really glad that's in there, Some good views and a nice stretch of road.


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[eldog]

Had a feeling it might go through fuckatani one way and Tanea2a on the return leg. From Oto to Hamilton, there is only 3k difference between going around the Pirongia and Te Awamutu.

Yeah we are going thru WhakaTane. would that count? as doing that one

You have got me, as I have no idea about the last leg around Oto to Hamilton, 3k after 1000 wont matter a jot.

I am sure i wont get lost going around the cape, jut avoiding all the alcohol stops LOL while on the way. Getting there and back may be a problem though.

[P38]

Mapped the exact route as per the instructions (1,018kms).

Marked the photo stops as waypoints

Uploaded the route to my Zumo 550

Printed up the instructions and photos, just in case the technology fails me.

Packed up the bike with extra fuel containers (2x 5l) to minimise fuel stops

Waterproofed the Jacket and Pants (just in case)

Checked the bike over x2

All set to go

Cheers
Pete

[eldog]

The Cape is a ride I've wanted to for a while now, so i'm happy to be able to tick that off the list. Some good views and a nice stretch of road

Read a magazine who stated there had been several slips around the coast road recently
Dont remember where exactly but will be good to keep eye open during the ride for road works.

nice boike and pics dude

[Toymotor]

Mapped the exact route as per the instructions (1,018kms).

Marked the photo stops as waypoints

Uploaded the route to my Zumo 550



Sounds like your all sorted. Going over the map I did there's a couple of differences that i didn't pick up until i looked over it again. Do you use google maps, or something else? I will toy with some different nav apps, as google maps don't have a lot of functionality compared to some others Ive seen, like making way points easier, detours, offline maps without using dev codes.


Edit: Neve rmind a zumos a GPS not a phone!

[caspernz]

Re petrol stops, With a smallish tank, I will carry spare fuel. This will allow me to top up on the roadside between full refills and cut down on the number of times I have to remove the helmet, queue up to pay etc just to top up half a tank.

Oh you won't need the servo nonsense that often, my thinking is at Gisborne and Rotorua the Pak N Save fuel stop is the easiest and fastest refuel option. Opotiki is likely the only servo where no pay at pump is in vogue as yet, as far as I know.

[eldog]

Oh you won't need the servo nonsense that often, my thinking is at Gisborne and Rotorua the Pak N Save fuel stop is the easiest and fastest refuel option. Opotiki is likely the only servo where no pay at pump is in vogue as yet, as far as I know.

I dont have a fuel tanker or fuel sipper for a bike, so for lots of sllow corners, I have to be mindful of fuel availability.

[eldog]

Mapped the exact route as per the instructions (1,018kms).

Marked the photo stops as waypoints

Uploaded the route to my Zumo 550

Printed up the instructions and photos, just in case the technology fails me.

Packed up the bike with extra fuel containers (2x 5l) to minimise fuel stops

Waterproofed the Jacket and Pants (just in case)

Checked the bike over x2

All set to go

Cheers
Pete

Steruth, you are putting me to shame, but good on ya for being onto it.
Still a noob when it comes to planning like you have done above, so thanks for the tips (what to do)

Still have to sort fuel, worried about slow corners I remember going that way a long time ago around the cape, but probably worrying about nothing...... better prepared and not need it.

Nah its not going to rain LOL
if it does it will really slow me down.

Good to get feedback on hown others plan their trips :)

Got a lot on this week, so will be busy doing non bike stuff (bugger) Knowing me I will be still planning the morning of the trip:wacko:

[P38]

Sounds like your all sorted. Going over the map I did there's a couple of differences that i didn't pick up until i looked over it again. Do you use google maps, or something else? I will toy with some different nav apps, as google maps don't have a lot of functionality compared to some others Ive seen, like making way points easier, detours, offline maps without using dev codes.


Edit: Neve rmind a zumos a GPS not a phone!


I used the Garmin Mapsource software to map the route.

Saved as a .gdb file

However This software lets me save as other file types such as .gpx

What file type is compatible with your phone?

I could email you a copy.

Cheers
Pete

[eldog]

I used the Garmin Mapsource software to map the route.

Saved as a .gdb file

However This software lets me save as other file types such as .gpx

What file type is compatible with your phone?

I could email you a copy.

Cheers
Pete

thanks for the offer Pete, but i want to do this myself, its the best way I learn.
OK I like to get how people do it - method. but I only learn the pitfalls etc and remember the router better if I do it myself. If I manage to get really lost I may ask later, so thanks for the offer.
have a good trip, you will be ahead of me I am sure of that (slow rider that I am):scooter:

[awa355]

I can't for the life of me see why anyone would need a gps for this ride. There's really one road from Te puke, Whakatane, round the coast and back to Rotorua. But each to their own I guess.

[Toymotor]

I used the Garmin Mapsource software to map the route.

Saved as a .gdb file

However This software lets me save as other file types such as .gpx

What file type is compatible with your phone?

I could email you a copy.

Cheers
Pete

I know .gpx files are compatible with a lot of the apps, I just haven't tried using them yet haha. yeh flick us a copy, cheers.

[Toymotor]

I can't for the life of me see why anyone would need a gps for this ride.

The route is straight forward, but you could take a few wrong turns around the Wharepapa south area, but that's your neck of the woods anyway. :laugh: Just makes the whole day streamlined or so one would hope.

Got the gopro and phone mounted and powered through the bike, so the phone is a duel purpose device really to control cam and be a gps, more the former than the latter, but it's nice having both.

[eldog]

I can't for the life of me see why anyone would need a gps for this ride. There's really one road from Te puke, Whakatane, round the coast and back to Rotorua. But each to their own I guess.

good for those of us who get lost going to the shops on the corner. and those who need to be reminded about stopping - rather than just riding on and on.
Can program in other stops that may be just off the beaten track, like the wharf at Tokomaru bay

[P38]

I can't for the life of me see why anyone would need a gps for this ride. There's really one road from Te puke, Whakatane, round the coast and back to Rotorua. But each to their own I guess.

Simply because I can :bleh:

2 Fuel stops at BP Opotiki, one on the way out and one on the way back. :niceone:

http://i1111.photobucket.com/albums/h467/P38C50T/110a3925-80b4-4d11-8732-62a90b9911cf.png (http://s1111.photobucket.com/user/P38C50T/media/110a3925-80b4-4d11-8732-62a90b9911cf.png.html)

Cheers
Pete

[Toymotor]

Simply because I can :bleh:

2 Fuel stops at BP Opotiki, one on the way out and one on the way back. :niceone:


According to Google street view the BP on Bridge street went bye byes some time between feb'10-mar'13. Unless your going to feed the bully up by cramming footlongs into the gas tank :lol:

[awa355]

The route is straight forward, but you could take a few wrong turns around the Wharepapa south area, but that's your neck of the woods anyway. :laugh: Just makes the whole day streamlined or so one would hope.

Got the gopro and phone mounted and powered through the bike, so the phone is a duel purpose device really to control cam and be a gps, more the former than the latter, but it's nice having both.

I tried the gopro ph app but found the image and numbers too hard to read while on the move. I have a remote but rarely use it. I carry two batteries and find I can record up to 2hr 20min on 1 battery using the 720 x 25 fps mode and the wireless function switched off.

[caspernz]

I dont have a fuel tanker or fuel sipper for a bike, so for lots of sllow corners, I have to be mindful of fuel availability.

Yep fair call. My preference is for the supermarket fuel dumps, usually the quickest in-out with pay at pumps. Opotiki is the odd one out there, no supermarket servo. FYI, just use the station finders from the fuel companies to map yourself out a safe range routine that works for your bike, around the route.


I can't for the life of me see why anyone would need a gps for this ride. There's really one road from Te puke, Whakatane, round the coast and back to Rotorua. But each to their own I guess.

Everyone is different I suppose, don't use one myself, but for some the peace of mind knowing they're on the right road helps settle them nerves?


According to Google street view the BP on Bridge street went bye byes some time between feb'10-mar'13. Unless your going to feed the bully up by cramming footlongs into the gas tank :lol:

Just a Caltex on the main road into Opotiki (Bridge St?) and a Z next road over if I recall correctly.

[insomnia01]

not long to go now fellas :wings: weather looking excellent also :2thumbsup Tank up & get on with it :wait:

[Toymotor]

Was doing a little bit of mantinence on the bike and now it blows main fuse. Argh! Hoping like hell to trace it out and fix by Fri.

Sent from my SM-G900I using Tapatalk

[awa355]

I walked along Rutene and Ormond st's in Gisborne last night. I see there is a BP on the left of Ormond st, so that will save me going off route to find a gas station. I then jogged out to Ormond and found the CP out there.

Off work from this morning so have three days to mess about with the bike and decide what / what not to take.

[Toymotor]

Think I found the culprit! Phew.

[Toymotor]

I walked along Rutene and Ormond st's in Gisborne last night. I see there is a BP on the left of Ormond st, so that will save me going off route to find a gas station. I then jogged out to Ormond and found the CP out there.


What you doing out there, your a few days early ;)

[caspernz]

Think I found the culprit! Phew.

Better to have that happen at home base than in the boondocks :eek5:

[Toymotor]

Better to have that happen at home base than in the boondocks :eek5:

Too bloody right! The wire has been rubbing against some metal where fuse box is held to. If i hadn't of taken off and replaced side cover to have a closer look a the coolant overflow bottle I would have been none the wiser to the imminent problem.. Might have a read up on this problem to see if it's common on this bike. As seems like a bit of a design flaw, having exposed wires in close proximity to metal edges :wacko:

[insomnia01]

Better to have that happen at home base than in the boondocks :eek5:

that's what happened to me on this ride last year, stator/regulator/rectifier & battery all fried on the side of the road @ 650km into it :weep: Could take the ZX14 but Bluey & I have unfinished busy with the 1KC :mad:

[awa355]

I have excelled myself today. Tyres checked, plugs checked, air filter checked, Oil changed. Clean and lube the chain tomorrow.

Friday night, explain how much money I will need for gas and how it is too late to pull out now. :weep::weep:

[eldog]

explain how much money I will need for gas and how it is too late to pull out now. :weep::weep:

:Oi: Havent you been given the housekeeping money this week?

there would be a few people who have thought in the past its too late to pull out now :cool:

Bike is in pieces, just a few. as last weeks ride showed up things that I hadn't noticed before.
Scheduled for tomorrow now.

[banditrider]

For the LNI starters: Route 52 to Alfredton (riding up from the South) is in pretty good nick (went through on Sunday) but there are patches of road works/crap on the road on the way into Pahiatua on Mangaone Valley Road. Not sure what Pa Valley Road is like at the moment but last time I was through there the road had plenty of slumps in it going over the little hill.

[insomnia01]

I don't know why you would but if you cut going out round the whole cape as suggested :brick:

Doing the Waioeka gorge twice WOULD BE FUN :yes::yes:


I would be pretty disappointed in anyone not doing the full loop around the cape. That would go against all that the challenge is about.

Check the riders brief for the answer :psst: :shutup:

[awa355]

Doing the Waioeka gorge twice WOULD BE FUN :yes::yes::

Knowing my luck, I'd be behind a convoy going one way, and it would be pissing down coming back. :angry:

[insomnia01]

Knowing my luck, I'd be behind a convoy going one way, and it would be pissing down coming back. :angry:

long range forecast is for rain in the Gisborne area but fine everywhere else so that's 1 out of the 2 for you Arthur

[eldog]

long range forecast is for rain in the Gisborne area but fine everywhere else so that's 1 out of the 2 for you Arthur

If we find out which way Awa if going then we go the opposite we should be fine..... see what i did there?

Looking at the instructions, I am bound to get lost on this one.

[awa355]

I'm doing the ride the same way as everyone else. I don't mind rain at all, but would prefer not to have it right from the start.

You wont get lost, if in any doubts about the Wharepapa sth roads, just stick to the main Arapuni- Kihikihi road then follow sh3 to Oto. Wont be any less k's and can't get lost.

[eldog]

I'm doing the ride the same way as everyone else. I don't mind rain at all, but would prefer not to have it right from the start.

very true. rain would put a damper on it. :crazy: hopefully its a light cloud cover and warm.

back to getting the route organised.

[awa355]

I phoned Waihau Bay store this morning. Yes they have gas and guess what? The pump should be fixed by Saturday. :clap::clap:

Te Puia Springs, yes they have plenty of fuel and will be open.

Mayfair store at Tokomaru Bay has fuel and there is a 2nd set of pumps just down the road. 234k from Opotiki, just past the main tank range of my 250.

Methinks, some spare fuel may be a wise choice. :(


Update, Friday afternoon, the Waihau bay store fuel pumps are operating, have 91 and diesel (for the Hardleys).

[awa355]

Muscular Distrophy.

Had a sobering experience yesterday morning. I turned into a street about 8.30am. A young lad turned to watch the bike and fell over as he stepped onto a driveway apron. He had special boots on and a steel type frame supporting both legs. I pulled up as he got back on his feet. He was unhurt and on his way to school. He wanted to be able to walk to school so his mother didn't have to take him all the time.

It really hit home how lucky I have been to have had a full lifetime able to jump, run walk without thinking about it. I caught him falling on the gopro camera which was on at the time. I don't know who the lad is, but I choked a wee bit watching his fall and getting himself back up, on film later. He had red hair just like my grandson.

After the ride tomorrow some of us will grizzle about a being stiff and sore. If only one such day was all these kids had to put up with, I think they would happily do it.

[Moi]

There but for the grace of God go I...

+1 on just how lucky we are...

[s1l3ntworld]

To those that stopped at SH5 accident scene, and checked if the other rider and I were doing okay and gave your comfort, I wanted to express my tremendous gratitude.

[insomnia01]

To those that stopped at SH5 accident scene, and checked if the other rider and I were doing okay and gave your comfort, I wanted to express my tremendous gratitude.

Hope all is well

[s1l3ntworld]

Hope all is well

A fatality, sadly.

[awa355]

Tragic about the fatality from the Wellington end. I certainly hope the ones involved with being there are okay.

As for my first 1,000k ride, I got home not being as knackered as I'd thought I would be. The little 250 went like a rocket. I will write something up later and post as a blog.

[Hitcher]

Please, no ghoulish speculation about yesterday's accident or posting rider details until after the Police have made those public. The usual Kiwi Biker protocols about biker deaths apply.

[awa355]

A few photos of Saturday's ride, taken from the GoPro camera except the first.

Looking back towards Opotiki.
http://i1074.photobucket.com/albums/w420/awa355/pic%201_2.jpg

Heading down to one of the bridge crossings.
http://i1074.photobucket.com/albums/w420/awa355/pic%203_1.jpg

The coastline up around Waihau Bay, I think?.
http://i1074.photobucket.com/albums/w420/awa355/pic%202_1.jpg

The last of the Mohican's.
http://i1074.photobucket.com/albums/w420/awa355/waioeka%201.jpg

Being chased outa town.
http://i1074.photobucket.com/albums/w420/awa355/waioeka%202.jpg

The late afternoon sun in the Waioeka Gorge.
http://i1074.photobucket.com/albums/w420/awa355/waioeka%205.jpg

[eldog]

As for my first 1,000k ride, I got home not being as knackered as I'd thought I would be. The little 250 went like a rocket. I will write something up later and post as a blog.

your first? I did one a couple of weeks ago as a practise for this. A few less corners though.

I wasn't as knackered as I thought either. Only real problem was sunstrike-whiteout in the early evening, couldn't see a thing.

rocket - that's an understatement :niceone: you sure that bike isn't supercharged?

great ride, great weather, perfect. even if the TEC had trouble keeping up.:woohoo::scooter:

check out AWAs ride report in the Waikato Rides Blog http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/showthread.php/173139-Waikato-rides?p=1130919953#post1130919953

[The Baron]

I had a great 1k ride. Went on roads I hadn't been on before. Got lost twice. Took seven check point photo's. Had at least one photo taken of me. (it should arrive in the next 10 days). Found a nail in the rear tyre at the 700km mark. Just about ran out of fuel while still in the outback of Taupo. Got home feeling great, well until the next day, moving a bit slow on Sunday. Over all a good day out.

So what happen on your ride? Please share.

I was saddened to learn of the loss of one of our riders. My thoughts are with his friends and family at this sad time.

[ntst8]

I had a great run too, Hamilton loop.
I signed up with 2 others, who both withdrew and apologised before the event, so did the ride solo.
Off at 6.40am, out through Scotsmans Valley to avoid SH1 (bit longer but prob not much slower), did the photo-stops plus stopped for fuel at Opotiki, a pie at Te Araroa (and a chat with the Triumph owners on their memorial run), fuel at Gisborne and Putaruru. Felt a bit tired/sore around Waihau Bay but second wind after that and felt better as the day went on.
Back at base by 7.35pm, an hour earlier than planned, with 1032km on the GPS.
Home before 8.00pm, just in time for my wallet to cook dinner - conned into taking the family for a curry.

[Toymotor]

May the one we lost ride in peace.

Put together a time lapse of the nth 1KC. Played with the gopro at the kiwifruit to check it was on, only to find out later I had stopped recorded, should've left the damn thing alone <_<

<iframe width="560" height="315" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/fyGgghIHwyE" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen></iframe>

[Big Dog]

Muscular Distrophy.

Had a sobering experience yesterday morning. I turned into a street about 8.30am. A young lad turned to watch the bike and fell over as he stepped onto a driveway apron. He had special boots on and a steel type frame supporting both legs. I pulled up as he got back on his feet. He was unhurt and on his way to school. He wanted to be able to walk to school so his mother didn't have to take him all the time.

It really hit home how lucky I have been to have had a full lifetime able to jump, run walk without thinking about it. I caught him falling on the gopro camera which was on at the time. I don't know who the lad is, but I choked a wee bit watching his fall and getting himself back up, on film later. He had red hair just like my grandson.

After the ride tomorrow some of us will grizzle about a being stiff and sore. If only one such day was all these kids had to put up with, I think they would happily do it.
My mother had four children. I am the only one unaffected by this curse.
My brothers and sisters envy many things I take for granted.
A full head of hair.
Being able to answer the door without a walking frame.
Being able to sleep without an oxygen pump.
Being able to have a bedroom bigger than a prison cell because it takes to long to cross the floor in an emergency.
Being able to have a job.
Being able to go camping.
Being able to ride a bike.
Being able to choose clothes by what I want to wear rather than what I can do up by myself.
Being able to open a jar without tools or a can without power tools.

I have many challenges in life, but they pale in comparison.

To top it all off neither brother will see 50. My sister is unlikely to see 65.

Sent via tapatalk.

[awa355]

Aside from the loss of the young man on the Wellington ride, one disappointment for me, was none of us who chat on this forum came up and introduced ourselves in person while at the start or at any of the stops. Well, no one intro'd themselves to me :no: (maybe that should be telling myself something about me:( ).

My 37 seconds worth, camera mount was a wee bit loose.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vLgM_MRVIOM

[Toymotor]

Aside from the loss of the young man on the Wellington ride, one disappointment for me, was none of us who chat on this forum came up and introduced ourselves in person while at the start or at any of the stops. Well, no one intro'd themselves to me :no: (maybe that should be telling myself something about me:( ).

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vLgM_MRVIOM


At the start of the ride, I was wanting to get on the road as fast as possible, I didn't stick around. Met a few people along the way and back at the club, whether they were KB members or not never came up though. I don't recall seeing any cruisers or recognizing any bikes at the stops, as I surely would have approached. One guy I kept bumping into and ended up following after Toku and again in Putaruru used to own an M50, good chap :niceone: but i'm shit with names.

[eldog]

one disappointment for me, was none of us who chat on this forum came up and introduced ourselves in person while at the start or at any of the stops. Well, no one intro'd themselves to me :no:


Hi. Im No one.
you started off earlier than I thought, I spent the rest of the time catching up..........:Punk:
Insomia01 would have been those bright green leds on the kwaka i guess.
I liked those, really made the bike visible:yes:

[insomnia01]

one disappointment for me, was none of us who chat on this forum came up and introduced ourselves in person while at the start or at any of the stops.

You was to fast for me Arthur :bye: I was still registering with Jim when you lot exited the carpark & the last time I seen you was on SH29, maybe next time......

[banditrider]

Link to Bloggy and pics: http://banditrider.blogspot.co.nz/2015/11/2015-1kc.html

[eldog]

I found I needed a challenge, the 1600 challenge seemed a bit to far for my current ability, while the 1KC central also was problemmatic as I couldnt see how I could get time off work to get to the start and finish as well as ride the 1KC

Then I saw the 1KC Northern. I planned and looked about KB and elsewhere learning about distance riding. The info I got helped me understand what I needed to do.

I then decided to do a 1K ride of my own, one I have wanted to do at the end of this year but a free Saturday can up and I took up the challenge. The first couple of hours saw me in constant rain with the front of the bike not giving me any confidence I rode slowly and carefully avoided as much wet tar bleed as possible. Finally the sun came out and I was slowy drying out and speed increase. I did dry out and by the end my hands started to cramp up and I knew to be careful about the last 100k as its easy to get over confident. With the 1150k ride over I knew I could do the 1KC.

I couldnt wait to get the directions and looked about in maps to see where I was going. Only the Tauranga-Gisbourne-Opotiki part of the route I had been on before the rest I wasnt familiar except Pirongia-Otorohunga.

I saw Awa's posts and he seemed like the ideal partner to follow to do this ride. He accepted, with the planning done and the bike all packed and the bike fixed up (several parts had broken on the first long ride). I organised to ride to Hamilton the night before and a breath test seemed like a fitting way of arriving mid Hamilton.

Awa was arriving early at the start and I arrived to find him and another rider/pillon groupo already primed to go.
AWA started off and I wondered what I had gotten mysel in for. I suddenly realised I didnt know Hamilton at all so keeping up with him was important. It was a pleasant ride to Tauranga several times I looked in the rear vision mirror to see other riders approaching. A car & trailer pulled over to let us past and I saw in the corner of my rear view mirror a bike from behind overtaking, it was a close thing as I brushed the side of the trailer. Much relieved we arrived at the Kiwifruit photo stop.

The weather put on a great show as we travelled along the coast with a couple of big sweeping corners to keep me concentrating. Awa constantly pulling away around the corners and I was playing catchup on the hills. The stop Te Kawa proved interesting a small group of locals approached our bikes and asked what all the bikes were doing, I said 1000 K cruise, how long that take you they said. One day I replied. The look of surpise on their faces was good. One thing I do remember is as they went past was the voice of one small young lass 'ride safe' she said.

We continued onto Hicks Bay and the smell of possum and lots of Kina shells provided an incentive to move on. We figure by now we would be the last of the riders. We arrived at Tokomaru bay and had to check the store out as the sign was missing. A large group of riders passed us as we snacked.

[eldog]

We continued onto Gisborne with some views along the way. Gisborne provided another fuel stop and off we went, AWA gaining ground again as I was stuck behind a 4x4, finally I caught up with him at the school along with another pair of riders we had seen pass us before. I asked if they had been at the pub, they replied that they had been to the light house.

Off they went and we continued into the Waioeka Gorge - after I did a good samaritan buying some fuel for a young couple who didnt have a credit card but did have cash. This proved that I need work on my cornering ability and maybe find a away of sensing exactly what the front wheel is doing as it wasnt all that inspiring. I managed to keep AWA mostly in my sights the bungie effect keeping us going.

From Taneatua to that tree photo stop i had several whiteouts as the sinking sun caused my vision to be obscured. Slowing down and looking directly at the road away from the sun, enabled me to continue to ride.
At the Turn off around the top of Lake Rotorua AWA stopped, I thought for a snack, no just to change his glasses as the setting sun caused the light levels to dim. Around the lake and the Otura rd where AWA cut a path through a mass of insects so I could avoid them.

We finally arrived at Putaruru and I breathed a sight of relief as we stopped and fuelled up. Then we were off again ahead of my previous estimated time. We continued and I could see AWA's dim tail light behind a car infront.
Then all of sudden the bike light was gone and the car continued on I searched the road side just in case. The the Mangakino turn off appeared, stopped and checked my map and figured which way AWA had headed.

Finally I saw his dim lights on a corner and he started off, I guessed he was concerned that I had been so long behind him, but I showed up and that would have put his mind at rest. We finally arrived at the Otorohunga photo stop and found it hiding in the dark. Photos done I continued on my way as I knew that route rather than the Te Awamutu as suggested by AWA. I passed what I intially thought was a house fire but turned out to be bonfires, one was about 100m from the road, I still felt the heat wash over me as I passed. All was good till I hit the road works at Temple View, I waited patiently for what seemed like 5 minutes before the lights changed, the fine gravel making me relax as the bike continued up the incline. My hands were getting stiffer as I approached the Commerce Club. Even though I knew no one would be there I got satisfaction on getting to the destination.

Motel bound I switched off the motor so I didnt wake the baby who was living in the front unit.
I woke before 6 got ready and travelled back to akl, washed the bike, and cleaned my gear.

Its now been a while since I completed this challenge and I am looking forward to my next - Northern Odysee 2016

Thanks must go to AWA who patiently put up with me. He navigated almost the whole of the route without maps/gps and was very accurate with times and distances between each section.

and Also to the Distance Riders who orgained this event. Cheers

[insomnia01]

:clap: hats off to you & Arthur for giving it a good go :yes: they get easier with practise :shutup:

[eldog]

2 weeks to go for 2017 event.
waiting for route.
interested in start location. Pity they don’t give that out like the NI 800/1600

shall be thinking about AWA’s supreme ability to navigate without a map. Miss your dogged determination.

[veldthui]

2 weeks to go for 2017 event.
waiting for route.
interested in start location. Pity they don’t give that out like the NI 800/1600

shall be thinking about AWA’s supreme ability to navigate without a map. Miss your dogged determination.

Saw a map the other day but can't remember where. The Hamilton one was Hamilton - Taumaranui - Wanganui - Tahape - Napier - Rotorua - ??? - Hamilton. Those were not the stops but give a general idea of the route. Looked good. Hope the weather is nice or at least not raining.

[eldog]

Saw a map the other day but can't remember where. The Hamilton one was Hamilton - Taumaranui - Wanganui - Tahape - Napier - Rotorua - ??? - Hamilton. Those were not the stops but give a general idea of the route. Looked good. Hope the weather is nice or at least not raining.

I did last years 1KC on my own, after learning that 100 Kph on the bike was actually 90, so my time improved somewhat, as I don’t as a rule travel over the speed limit.
but the cold near the end and the maze of roads to get back to the start through the southern end of Hamilton was a PITA. Otherwise I enjoyed the variety.

I am used to rain after this years NI800 and last years northern 1KC

gentle annie?