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sir.taz
27th August 2021, 23:45
The website is now live, so time to start booking the leave, and planning your ride. Website is here http://tt2000.org
banditrider
29th August 2021, 09:35
Some planning has commenced...
veldthui
30th August 2021, 03:51
And some mystery points found as well but that dam carving is stymying me. Should be on the Kaikoura Coast but damned if I can spot it.
NiggleC
30th August 2021, 20:30
re the coastal mystery. Don't make the mistake of thinking that its north of KK.
veldthui
31st August 2021, 07:48
re the coastal mystery. Don't make the mistake of thinking that its north of KK.

I knew that much. I narrowed it down to just north of the Oaro River. I have now found out that it was built after the google maps car went through last so am now going to check using the surroundings/signs in the photo.
veldthui
1st September 2021, 16:27
I knew that much. I narrowed it down to just north of the Oaro River. I have now found out that it was built after the google maps car went through last so am now going to check using the surroundings/signs in the photo.

Found it using the power pole and guard rail. Doesn't quite look the same on street view but definitely the right place.
Jantar
10th September 2021, 22:43
The mystery that is giving me grief is the Otago one. It seems familiar, but I just can't place it. Not that I need it, my route has enough points without it.
Racing Dave
11th September 2021, 22:54
The mystery that is giving me grief is the Otago one. It seems familiar, but I just can't place it. Not that I need it, my route has enough points without it.

My route doesn't 'need' it, but my determination to include it does. That one took a while to find...
dangerous
12th September 2021, 19:55
never done it... hows this gig work???
Jantar
13th September 2021, 08:32
never done it... hows this gig work???
Check out www.tt2000.org

Basically, for 2022 you start in Blenheim at midday on Friday, and finish at Tokoiti (near Milton) by midday on Sunday and choose your own route of at least 2000 km. There are a large number of checkpoints on the way with points values from 30 to 250 points per checkpoint and you need at least 2000 points by the end of the ride. Details and locations of each checkpoint are on the website. Each province has a pair of compulsory checkpoints, and your route must include 2 of these pairs, so for Canterbury these would be OKains Bay (you love that road) and Mt Cook. There are also 5 mystery checkpoints where the location is not given and these are worth 150 points each.

Do it, You'll love it.
dangerous
13th September 2021, 18:34
Check out www.tt2000.org

Basically, for 2022 you start in Blenheim at midday on Friday, and finish at Tokoiti (near Milton) by midday on Sunday and choose your own route of at least 2000 km. There are a large number of checkpoints on the way with points values from 30 to 250 points per checkpoint and you need at least 2000 points by the end of the ride. Details and locations of each checkpoint are on the website. Each province has a pair of compulsory checkpoints, and your route must include 2 of these pairs, so for Canterbury these would be OKains Bay (you love that road) and Mt Cook. There are also 5 mystery checkpoints where the location is not given and these are worth 150 points each.

Do it, You'll love it.

so... why the different points for location... harder to get to like up a creak and over a cliff...?
Jantar
13th September 2021, 19:18
so... why the different points for location... harder to get to like up a creak and over a cliff...? Sort of. Okains Bay is 250 points because you have to go well off the main roads to get there. Chertsey is only 40 points because it is practically right on the Main road. Duntroon is 75 points because it will take you off the main road, but may be on your route elsewhere.
dangerous
13th September 2021, 19:53
Sort of. Okains Bay is 250 points because you have to go well off the main roads to get there. Chertsey is only 40 points because it is practically right on the Main road. Duntroon is 75 points because it will take you off the main road, but may be on your route elsewhere.

ahhh... a lot of thinking and planning...
Jantar
13th September 2021, 21:30
ahhh... a lot of thinking and planning... That is half the fun
Berries
13th September 2021, 23:17
Well, that and the bright lights of Tokoiti.
PistonBlown
18th September 2021, 13:45
ahhh... a lot of thinking and planning...

Yep, and if you live in the South Island it gives you lots of reasons to go out on your bike for 'scouting missions' to check out some of those checkpoints, best routes, etc between now and Feb.
Jantar
11th October 2021, 14:57
Keep an eye on the website. One of the compulsory checkpoints, Waitaria Bay, has the road to it closed and isn't expected to re-open for around 12 months. I believe Mr McDougall has been looking for a replacement.
sir.taz
11th October 2021, 15:00
Keep an eye on the website. One of the compulsory checkpoints, Waitaria Bay, has the road to it closed and isn't expected to re-open for around 12 months. I believe Mr McDougall has been looking for a replacement.Lol got it and will release it shortly - just in the middle of building the app :). You will find this place easy as it's very close to you.

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dangerous
13th October 2021, 16:57
re the coastal mystery. Don't make the mistake of thinking that its north of KK.

i'm just on the tt site now, what are these mystery points all points are on the map? so just join the dots to what suits...
sir.taz
13th October 2021, 17:20
i'm just on the tt site now, what are these mystery points all points are on the map? so just join the dots to what suits...There are five mystery locations - one in each region that are not on the map.

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dangerous
13th October 2021, 17:37
There are five mystery locations - one in each region that are not on the map.

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yes yes but... wheres the bloody info on them... clues or what ever ya use?
sir.taz
13th October 2021, 17:53
yes yes but... wheres the bloody info on them... clues or what ever ya use?The photos are your clue - part of the challenge of planning, although several of them you may ride past on the way to others. https://www.tt2000.org/mystery-checkpoint.html

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dangerous
13th October 2021, 18:50
The photos are your clue - part of the challenge of planning, although several of them you may ride past on the way to others. https://www.tt2000.org/mystery-checkpoint.html

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aweet ta... buggered if I can find that page on the site tho... and naaa, duno any of those places...
Jantar
13th October 2021, 20:00
aweet ta... buggered if I can find that page on the site tho... and naaa, duno any of those places...
3rd last page on the menu.
Berries
13th October 2021, 22:52
yes yes but... wheres the bloody info on them... clues or what ever ya use?
Reckon you will find the south island when you leave Chch?
dangerous
14th October 2021, 19:40
Reckon you will find the south island when you leave Chch?
ohhh... low blow man, but ya right its been a while...
Jantar
22nd February 2022, 15:53
2000.0 km. 2000 points. 31 checkpoints (plus a few that I photographed with a different camera and didn't claim)
dangerous
22nd February 2022, 19:11
Now that was awesome, good to catch up jantar, and bloody impressive a old retired coozer like yaself did it, I'm ageing but feel young next to you, bloody happy I did it with ghost bullet
release_the_bees
23rd February 2022, 10:04
Nice to see some of you out on the road. My brother and I spent the weekend riding around the South Island and I'm sure I saw some of you out there.

My brother in particular enjoyed a night time blast through Lewis Pass with what I assume were a couple of TT riders based on the time of night and their rate of progress.

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