Blackbird
5th November 2002, 19:13
Thought I'd mention a couple of organised rides in case people haven't heard of them....
The first is the Rusty Nuts Grand Challenge. Held in October each year, starts and finishes in Turangi and the objective is to cover a checkpointed route of 1000 miles (1600 k's) inside 24 hours. It's as much a test of your mental state as anything, but it really sharpens your riding skills. If anyone wants to read about what it's like, I put together a couple of articles on Steve Ives' website www.kiwibiker.com/ (not to be confused with this one!). Have done it 3 times now on my Beemer, but not yet on the 'bird.
The second one run by the same people is called the Southern Cross and starts on April 20th next year. It starts at Cape Taranaki lighthouse, mid-day. First check-in is next day same time at East Cape lighthouse. Next check-in is the following day same time at Cape Reinga lighthouse. Final check-in is 4 days later same time at Stirling Point, Bluff.
See you there??
:argh:
The first is the Rusty Nuts Grand Challenge. Held in October each year, starts and finishes in Turangi and the objective is to cover a checkpointed route of 1000 miles (1600 k's) inside 24 hours. It's as much a test of your mental state as anything, but it really sharpens your riding skills. If anyone wants to read about what it's like, I put together a couple of articles on Steve Ives' website www.kiwibiker.com/ (not to be confused with this one!). Have done it 3 times now on my Beemer, but not yet on the 'bird.
The second one run by the same people is called the Southern Cross and starts on April 20th next year. It starts at Cape Taranaki lighthouse, mid-day. First check-in is next day same time at East Cape lighthouse. Next check-in is the following day same time at Cape Reinga lighthouse. Final check-in is 4 days later same time at Stirling Point, Bluff.
See you there??
:argh: