Rusty Nuts M/C 20th Anniversary Run

[Lee Rusty]

To celebrate the 20th year of the RNMC we are putting on a week long ride
which celebrates NZ in all it's NZness.
Starting in Russell on 13th of March and ending in Bluff at our clubroms on Friday 17th March. This tour will take in side tours to heaps of NZ's most loved ICON in the format of a real live TikiTour.
Photos must be taken of around a dozen or so ICONS each day some seperated by hundreds of miles. You will need to have the RNMC supplied flag in each phot to stop anyone cheating.
Some of the days the rides are very challenging - read bloody hard- other days are less so still hard - but not real hard.
Further details from rustyinfo@rustynuts.co.nz

Also due to high demand the 20th Grand Challenge has already opened (usually opens around March/April), there are always limited spaces and the 20th Anniversary GC already has a a swag of entries from this years run from those who dont want to miss out.

Details on our website

[RiderInBlack]

The five dayer sounds cool, Lee. Might look at doing that (sounds like good SC practice:rolleyes: ). Don't even want to think how long the report would take me to write but (think I'll give the report bit a miss, aye).

[RiderInBlack]

So any up-date here? When can we sign-up? Any more details? Any other KB'ers dead kean to do this one too. Would like a a group ride for this with different ride with local knowledge of each leg. Jantar, Blackbird, Mangell6, Warr, you dudes kean?

[Smoggie]

Must admit, fancy it myself. Chuck a few days holiday on the end, to discover the south island.

[Zapf]

Hay RIB... I have a bit of interest in this.... might make this the start of my South Island tour this year :)

think I'll have the 900 prep in time

[texmo]

When will close off date be would like to take the 250 along to a ride like this.

[RiderInBlack]

This will be no holiday ride but more of a challange/endro-touring ride if any of the other Rusty events are to go by. Ask Jantar, Blackbird and Mangell6 if they wanted to tour after the Southern Cross.
Lee, we would love a few more details, please.

[Zapf]

lol... yea... I know... still have to make it home right? (which is again on the other end of the country)

I did Auckland to Te Anau last year in 5 days touring the back roads... should be able to do that at lease again (if not more) then stay in Wanaka (or some where else) for a few days to recoop... and then start the tour? :blink:

[Zapf]

When will close off date be would like to take the 250 along to a ride like this.

fark.... hope it won't blow up along the way.... :Pokey: :) better get it well serviced aya... don't know about it sitting at 15k rpm all day long.

[texmo]

Well is sat at 18-19 the whole of the coro loop so 16 shouldnt be much trouble, If i sit at 120 and go a fair pace through the corners will I be able to make it? I can ride allday long with out a break will have to stop for fuel of course...

[Zapf]

Well is sat at 18-19 the whole of the coro loop so 16 shouldnt be much trouble, If i sit at 120 and go a fair pace through the corners will I be able to make it? I can ride allday long with out a break will have to stop for fuel of course...

whats your tank range? might pay to carry a spare gas can....

[texmo]

150kms maby 180 thats If im going hard normally around town ect i get 180-190

[mangell6]

This will be no holiday ride but more of a challange/endro-touring ride if any of the other Rusty events are to go by. Ask Jantar, Blackbird and Mangell6 if they wanted to tour after the Southern Cross.

Go on ask, the answer may surprise you . . . . . .

This is surely an event, saving the dollars and getting the riding in.

Mike

[Zapf]

Go on ask, the answer may surprise you . . . . . .

This is surely an event, saving the dollars and getting the riding in.

Mike

lol... not sure if this is directed at me or RIB... but I'll "ASK" anyway... :)

[RiderInBlack]

lol... not sure if this is directed at me or RIB... but I'll "ASK" anyway... :)I think me, because I made an ASS-U-ME that I am sure that Mangell6 would like to correct. So how far did you tour straight after the SC, Mangell6?

[mangell6]

I think me, because I made an ASS-U-ME that I am sure that Mangell6 would like to correct. So how far did you tour straight after the SC, Mangell6?

Well you're wrong.

After the Southern Cross the plan was to stay overnight at New Plymouth and then ride back to Wellington. BUT was feeling reasonably good and rode home after the meal at Opunake.

WHen I arrived at the final Cape I had a sense of sadness that there was no more riding and that was it, all finished. I felt like going around again as it was such a great time, even with the freezing start that we had.

Jantar took a leasuirely ride home visiting and sightseeing all the way back down south. Was slightly envious of him actually.

Mike

[Zapf]

any more news to this? or is everyone too busy with chrismas?

[RiderInBlack]

any more news to this? or is everyone too busy with chrismas?Kean to know more too Felix:blip:

[Lee Rusty]

To those who requested more info here is an out line
The over night stops are removed - they will be supplied to entrants, along with the list of icons that are assigned points value.

We estimate you wil be riding for 11- 12 hours a day (with stops ) to visit all the icons on the list.

It is up to you how many or few you visit

PM me if your want more details

Lee Rusty

Take care over the holidays

RideSafe all


Rusty Nuts Motorcycle Club
20th Anniversary Tiki Tour Run

13- 17 March 2006

RULES

There are few rules to this run, HOWEVER the major one is that you must be at the start each day - you do not have to use the places where we stay, you should make use of friends and family to reduce your costs, that is only right - BUT you must present yourself at the overnight venues the next morning to collect your NEW FLAG for the Day.

This refinement has been added so that all riders get a fair chance at collecting all the allocated ICON points on the same day - Bigger bikes may go faster but smaller bikes can do them all if the rider is prepared to sit in the saddle for the time it takes. The idea is to get as many pictures with flag, rider, and or bike with ICON as possible - at the bottom all pictures will be tallied and mileages will be added from the start.

You may use digital cameras but we want a hard copy at the finish - get them printed on the way. If you are using ordinary cameras they same thing applies you must bring us a set of hard copy pictures to be eligible for the finish award.

The rider with proof of the most Icons visited, and the highest mileage will be eligible for an award (yet to be decided). Rusty's judgement will be final.

All flags will be returned to riders at end of run as mementos of the event.

Day start times will be observed from 7am until 8am - On Wednesday and Friday due to length of the days ride, motorcycles of 250cc or less and scooters many arrange an earlier start time, the overnight Rusty will allocate any earlier start times should they be required,

This concession will be dealt with on a case by case basis a GN250 will be allowed extra time and a CBR250RR will start with the rest.

All costs for meals, accommodation etc, are at your expense with the exception of the end of run meal at the RNMC Clubrooms (Eagle Tavern Bluff) There will be some refreshments also provided. At the clubrooms.

Overnight Sunday 12th March

Monday 13th March Russell 7am

Run starts at the flag pole (Close to camp) between 7am and 8am.

Sign in, Get your mileage recorded, Pick up your flag, Be on your way - Ride Safely.

Visit as many, or few, of the listed Icons on your way, PHOTOGRAPH THEM with yourself, your bike and definitely YOUR FLAG in the picture. Then onwards towards your next overnight stop.

Tuesday 14th March

In the morning from 7am until 8am your overnight Rusty to be able to change your flag to the new flag for the day and you will be free to leave to collect your icon pictures. Again visit as many or few as you wish.

Wednesday 15th March

From 7am until 8am (small bikes and scooters see the rules) Change yesterdays flag for the flag of the day, sign in and head off on your Icon hunt. Remember that you have a ferry to catch either tonight or in the morning. Your overnight stop can be either Wellington or Picton.

Due to the different overnight stops you will not have a set start time or flag exchange on Thursday morning.

Thursday 16th March. No set start point. No flag exchange. Use Wed flag for today.

Collecting your Icon photos as you go make you way through the list until your overnight stop .

From 7am collect your new daily flag and head for your day photo stops

Friday 17th March

Make your way taking your Icon photos to the Eagle Tavern Bluff for a meal and a Rusty Party. Dinner will be around 6pm . A couple of kegs will tapped and if you don't have a good time it wont be our fault.

DON'T FORGET We want hard copy photos at Bluff. So make sure you get them done somewhere unless you have a printer in your pack

Please ride Safe and don't exceed your safe riding limits.

[RiderInBlack]

Thanks Lee:2thumbsup Any KB'ers got a printer close to Buff? Will be needing that.
How soon are entries open? How soon will the list of the night stop points and icons be sent back after you paid your entry (just trying to workout how much planning time we get).

[Lee Rusty]

Thanks Lee:2thumbsup Any KB'ers got a printer close to Buff? Will be needing that.
How soon are entries open? How soon will the list of the night stop points and icons be sent back after you paid your entry (just trying to workout how much planning time we get).


entries are open now, and filling fast, you get details by return email or snail mail
Start planning as you need to get ferry's etc worked out. They may be the limiting factor in getting to all the icons
give your self an entry for Christmas or some one else for that matter
PM me for entry form I will retun by email or get off the RNMC website.

Lee

[Zapf]

can someone convince me I should opt in for 12 hours on the saddle / day ? :msn-wink: please...

[justsomeguy]

can someone convince me I should opt in for 12 hours on the saddle / day ? :msn-wink: please...

First off I recommend you take the 900. Or hire a bike if you want to save the wear on your wheels.

1. You like these long rides and this one will be meticulously (Rusty ride) organised.

2. It will be like your South Island trip but you'll have heaps of friendly faces around to keep you company through the good and - bad - times.

3. At the end you'll have absolutely NO, NADA, ZILCH lighter problems.

4. You got nothing better (than this) to do anyway.

5. Resources aren't really an issue, or leave.

6. It will make a very impressive notch in your "riding belt" and general ride experiences.

7. You'll get to see some great places and learn things that you may not know even existed.

8. It will make up for all the riding you miss in the cold, wet winter months.

9. It will be a great holiday and should settle your mind and relieve any stress.

10. THE BIG ONE - As this is your first Rusty Nut Adventure riding with the Rusty crew - this will be one of those memories that last a lifetime.


There: 10 valid reasons:blip:

Go on you want to:2thumbsup

[Zapf]

First off I recommend you take the 900. Or hire a bike if you want to save the wear on your wheels.

nice... think I am 1/2 way there... who else from KB might be going? what about you JSG... :D think I'll need to get my seat sorted for the run as well... the Hornet seat is too soft.

[RiderInBlack]

nice... think I am 1/2 way there... who else from KB might be going? what about you JSG... :D think I'll need to get my seat sorted for the run as well... the Hornet seat is too soft.Better get your act together Felix, cause this ride is filling fast:yes: Have just posted my entry form and chq, so that's it I'm committed:crazy:

[Zapf]

Better get your act together Felix, cause this ride is filling fast:yes: Have just posted my entry form and chq, so that's it I'm committed:crazy:

I just emailed Rusty for the entry form / application information.... or have you got some forms / address I can have?

[justsomeguy]

nice... think I am 1/2 way there... who else from KB might be going? what about you JSG... :D think I'll need to get my seat sorted for the run as well... the Hornet seat is too soft.

I would if I could but I'm saving up my cash and allocated leave to go home for Christmas/newyears next year.

You interested in doing the Grand Challenge?? I'd be real keen to give that a go -

How's the plans coming for your mini GC RIB??

What's wrong with a soft seat?? PM Warr and RIB and ask them what they recommend.

[RiderInBlack]

I just emailed Rusty for the entry form / application information.... or have you got some forms / address I can have?Can fordward what Lee sent me if you PM me your e-mail, but I'm sure Lee would like you to PM him.

[RiderInBlack]

How's the plans coming for your mini GC RIB??Have been too F-in busy for that idea so it's on the the back-burner (and will probably get sracped at this rate):o

[Warr]

I would if I could but I'm saving up my cash and allocated leave to go home for Christmas/newyears next year.

You interested in doing the Grand Challenge?? I'd be real keen to give that a go -

How's the plans coming for your mini GC RIB??

What's wrong with a soft seat?? PM Warr and RIB and ask them what they recommend.
What could I be recommending ??
On the GC I took the XJ. Seat wise I didnt have a problem. Rusty recommended I get some of the large bubble wrap. Stow it in my pack and bring it out when I could go no further. Well the reality was I didnt use it at all. In preperation for the GC I bought one of those "Throttle Boss" thinks and that was very good. It is always my right hand that feels it worst and with the throttle boss my hand didnt get so sore.
It would be a different matter onthe VFR. I dont think I would last as long on that. Just harder on both hands. Just need some better shocks on the XJ and that would make it sweet.

[Zapf]

I would if I could but I'm saving up my cash and allocated leave to go home for Christmas/newyears next year.

You interested in doing the Grand Challenge?? I'd be real keen to give that a go -

How's the plans coming for your mini GC RIB??

What's wrong with a soft seat?? PM Warr and RIB and ask them what they recommend.

soft seat = not enough support... and all the pressure is at one point all the time.... funny enough Suzkkies e.g the SV and Gixxers have better foam... but lots of ppl know that.

[vicki]

Hey, I just came back from your clubrooms in Bluff! When you get there tell Goober hello from me!

[Lee Rusty]

To celebrate the 20th year of the RNMC we are putting on a week long ride
which celebrates NZ in all it's NZness.
Starting in Russell on 13th of March and ending in Bluff at our clubroms on Friday 17th March. This tour will take in side tours to heaps of NZ's most loved ICON in the format of a real live TikiTour.
Photos must be taken of around a dozen or so ICONS each day some seperated by hundreds of miles. You will need to have the RNMC supplied flag in each phot to stop anyone cheating.
Some of the days the rides are very challenging - read bloody hard- other days are less so still hard - but not real hard.
Further details from rustyinfo@rustynuts.co.nz

Also due to high demand the 20th Grand Challenge has already opened (usually opens around March/April), there are always limited spaces and the 20th Anniversary GC already has a a swag of entries from this years run from those who dont want to miss out.

Details on our website

Only 5 weeks to go for entries in the Rusty's 20th anniversary Tiki Tour - THis is a "one off" run - after some of the other One offs we have run I get a heap of calls about the next one - there is no next one folks.
This is a hard run if you try to complete it all as befits a club that puts on challenging runs. But if you think you can not do it all - thats fine just come for the ride and stick to your own limits, I reckon only a few will be capable of doing every point.
If you want more info email rustyinfo@rustynuts.co.nz or Pm me through here

[Lee Rusty]

remember this is a one off event - dont be one of those who waits for the next one - it wont be coming.

[RiderInBlack]

Day 3 is going to be the hardest day for me to complete as I need to Check in for the Ferry by 5.15pm. This only leave me around 10hrs max for that day, so I will have to get a riggle on. All the other days are sweet as I can ride into the night:whistle:
Have a bed Organise for end of Day 2 in Tauranga (thanks BabyB:Punk: ).
Am looking for a beds for the following Areas/Days:

New Plymouth, close to Belt Rd Seaside Holiday Park at the end of Tuesday 14/03/06.
Near Rakaia River Holiday Park at the end of Thursday 16/03/06.Any help here will be appreicated but no worries if ya can't. Will have tent and bedroll and am used to pitching where ever I can.

Thanks

Doug (The Rider In Black)