10 K Rusty Nuts Super Tour.

[LBD]

Been waiting for this thread to start but gave up and did it myself....

Who's in, who's not and why not, why would you be stupid enough to do it or not.....and other general dribble on the subject.

I am in.

10 day 10,000km Super Tour information sheet.

Entry is limited to 25 riders and 25 motorcycles.

Day one through to five will start and finish at Turangi

Day 6 will start at Turangi and go to Wellington to meet the 2.05 sailing to Picton (no midmorning sailing unfortunately)

This will arrive in Picton at approx 5.30 and riders will proceed direct to Timaru. Arrival is expected around 11.30 pm.
Riders will be given a specific route each day, and will require to pass through a secret checkpoint each day and also to collect some electronic till receipts when purchasing petrol.

More at http://www.rustynuts.co.nz/default.aspx?PageID=432

[banditrider]

Would really like to do it but there's a few things like cost and getting enough leave to do it. Maybe i'll win lotto between now and then...

Also concerned about my butt's staying power - the Southern Cross & GC are great but not sure if I could take a week and a half of 1,000km days...

Would be a great achievement though and hats off to all who complete it!

[Hitcher]

Hitcher is tempted...

[shafty]

Once in a Wife-time opportunity? :shutup:

[Jantar]

I had seriously intended to do this; until I saw the entry fee. :gob:

For the same price, I now intend to ship my bke to Aussie, do 10000 km in 10 days over there, then continue on and do a further 8000 km over the following 2 weeks. The cost of shipping my bike to Aus and doing the first 10000 km is the same as the entry fee to the Rusty Nuts event here.

[mangell6]

signed up, saving hard and even taking the train as a cost saving measure.

[xgnr]

I had seriously intended to do this; until I saw the entry fee. :gob:

For the same price, I now intend to ship my bke to Aussie, do 10000 km in 10 days over there, then continue on and do a further 8000 km over the following 2 weeks. The cost of shipping my bike to Aus and doing the first 10000 km is the same as the entry fee to the Rusty Nuts event here.

Interesting comments Malcolm.

My partner suggested that we head over to the US for a wee road trip to South Dakota and do Sturgis in 2010 instead. (same time off work and the entry fee would be close to the return airfare for both of us based on current fares)

Wont be able to hire a bike for any length of time but she wants to see Toby Keith and Mt Rushmore and I love traveling in the US.

So... wont be doing the 10k in 10 days... never mind.

[LBD]

signed up, saving hard and even taking the train as a cost saving measure.


And that makes 2

[insomnia01]

I too was looking at doing this but it clashes with a 3 1/2 week invasion of the sth Island I'm doing at the same time with some others ..... may even see some of you guys down there

[LBD]

I too was looking at doing this but it clashes with a 3 1/2 week invasion of the sth Island I'm doing at the same time with some others ..... may even see some of you guys down there


Invasion...pull the other one...But hey probably will cross paths some where...several times

[Cloggy]

Fatigue and the risks associated with this must be a real concern? Not just for the riders involved but other road users as well?
Doing 3000km in 5 days in a comfie car was hard enough.
10000 kays in 10 days on a motorsickle is just... well... eh... nuts.

[Highlander]

Was tempted, but don't have the leave (work or home) or finances to do it.

Really got a blast out of the couple of 1000km days that I have done, but not sure that I have (actually pretty sure I don't have ) the staying power for 10 in a row.

[Gremlin]

1k days for me are great riding, and I will definitely want to be doing the next SCRR etc, but I know the 10k in 10 days is beyond me (and not quite sure why I would do it either)

To consider this at all, you need to have done the likes of SCRR, Grand Challenge, and other 1k trips in a day etc, in my opinion. Not for the casual riders at all, nor the faint hearted.

[shafty]

Ouch! I've just checked the entry fee out! Notwithstanding that, I'm sure they will get ample entries. We've just heard that we'll be in Bahrain for 2 years, so I'm off the hook!

[1billyboy]

Ouch! I've just checked the entry fee out! Notwithstanding that, I'm sure they will get ample entries. We've just heard that we'll be in Bahrain for 2 years, so I'm off the hook!

Have a good time in the sunshine:sunny:

[Taz]

So what do you get for your $285 per day?

[LBD]

Fatigue and the risks associated with this must be a real concern? Not just for the riders involved but other road users as well?
Doing 3000km in 5 days in a comfie car was hard enough.
10000 kays in 10 days on a motorsickle is just... well... eh... nuts.

I understand some would be concerned with that, but everyones focus is different. Iwork 9 x 12 hour days plus OT at altitude, driving and concentrating on data most of the time...ie, I stay pretty focuse for a long time. I enjoy riding, I relax when riding, I sleep really well after a good ride and wake refreshed....I am really looking forward to this.....

I am already in saving and training by taking appropriate photos......(Translation, to Vladivostok)

[LBD]

So what do you get for your $285 per day?

Organised challenge and Bonhommie with like minded riders

[Highlander]

Entry fee does include "Quality Motel Accommodation" so it says on the website.
The Rustys put on a good feed and few drinks at the end of their rides. Not sure if that becomes a daily inclusion on a 10 day ride though.....

[Jantar]

I had intended doing this ride, until I saw the entry fee. For that money I now intend shipping my bike to Aussie and doing 10K in 10 days, then another 6K in 30 days and touring the entire circumference of Australia in less than 6 weeks.

The 10 K part will be Adelaide (or close to) to Darwin via Perth.

[Highlander]

Jantar, I was sent this link by a friend who stumbled accross it : http://www.mt-maunganui.co.nz/OZBike%20Trip.htm

I followed his progress on line while he was doing his tour thought it was quite interesting and tucked it away for future reference (just in case I decided to do something similar).

[KoroJ]

Ouch! I've just checked the entry fee out! Notwithstanding that, I'm sure they will get ample entries. We've just heard that we'll be in Bahrain for 2 years, so I'm off the hook!

Can't imagine there's too many good rides in those parts!!



So what do you get for your $285 per day?

$285 per day you say.......what about the service before and after, the 1½ tyres, the ferry fares and the gallon or two of gas required to get one around the course.

I think for your $500'ish per day, you'll get a badge, a T-shirt, a sore arse and the biggest grin ever!!

[Highlander]

Don't forget the Bragging Rights.

[KoroJ]

Don't forget the Bragging Rights.

Nah, riders that accomplish this don't need to brag.......like I'd never tell anyone I've done 2100Kms in 22½hours!!??

[Highlander]

Most people would call B/S even if you did. Those of us who have an appreciation of such things would probably drift off into our own little world with that distant look in our eyes....

[cowboyz]

i like the idea but really dont think I could do it. I have done 1100k days no problem and done a couple in a row but 10?? That is a long time on the bike. I am workng my way into the GC this year though.

[MaxB]

I have been thinking about it but my rough costings so far put it around $6k. I would want a second back up bike fuelled up and ready to roll.

If I had to commit right now I'd say my business takes too much of my time so no way but I'm putting off the decision hopefully untill things start to smooth out a bit.

The other thing I'm wondering is the pros and cons of buying a bike just for the event. Maybe an ex-rental F650 or Bandit. OTOH maybe buy a bespoke tourer and taking the mileage hit?

[Highlander]

The other thing I'm wondering is the pros and cons of buying a bike just for the event. Maybe an ex-rental F650 or Bandit. OTOH maybe buy a bespoke tourer and taking the mileage hit?

Buy my CB. Fit new Metzeler Z6 front and rear ride like a nana (as I do) and you'll get home without needing to change them.

[WuZards-Eugene]

When do entrys close, may be able to scrape up the money, but wouldn't be sure enough to commit to it.

[Highlander]

When do entrys close, may be able to scrape up the money, but wouldn't be sure enough to commit to it.

Entry Info here: http://www.rustynuts.org.nz/default.aspx?PageID=432

Quick look I couldn't see a date when entries close, but does say entries limited to the first 25.

[LBD]

I heard second hand that there were only about 5 places left a couple of weeks ago....FYI

[LBD]

Only 70 (restless) sleeps and 38 work days to go....maybe I am a nutter, but I do feel the excitement rising.......

[Gremlin]

I'll probably drop by on the Tuesday some time (coz you start in Turangi) to wish you nutters luck. I'll be heading north from the www.tt2000.org ride :ride:

[LBD]

I'll probably drop by on the Tuesday some time (coz you start in Turangi) to wish you nutters luck. I'll be heading north from the www.tt2000.org ride :ride:

Now.... would'nt the TT 1000 be a good addon to the 10000km....nah maybe not. Hell, wot a challenge but?

Glad I am booked on the ferry to Wellington Monday March 15.

[LBD]

51 days to go, 48 hours travel, Bishkek, Istanbul Dubai, Singapore, Auckland, Chch 17 more day at work, 6 mor 6 hour trips Bishkek to work.....and then,,,wahooo

[Lee Rusty]

So what do you get for your $285 per day?
Accom each nite in a good motel - own room, breakfast each day , restaurant quality meal each night, a shit load of organising, people to keep an eye on etc.

Any way it does matter now the boys and girls are on the road for day 3.

[banditrider]

And good luck to all of them!

[cowboyz]

huge ups to those attempting this.. let alone completing it!

[LBD]

Well that was fun, big thanks to Lee, Bryan, the check point men and the RN Club for their efforts

Was well worth the effort, with all the riders feeling like they have acheived something.

17 out of the 18 starters finished, with the one falling casualty to large diesel spill on Porters pass two days from the end....buggar. The police were soon in attendence warning other motorists of the hazzard. Bad luck John...

Day 1 East Cape, 2, West Cape, 3, Coromandal, 4, Hutt thenEast of Wellington.. Wimbldon. 5,Tauranga and the gorge between opotiki and Gisborne...(Some road that) 6, to Timaru 7, Westport and Buller 8, Haast 9', Central otago 10 Catlins.

Rode some amazing roads and meet some new friends.....

[banditrider]

Well that was fun, big thanks to Lee, Bryan, the check point men and the RN Club for their efforts

Was well worth the effort, with all the riders feeling like they have acheived something.

17 out of the 18 starters finished, with the one falling casualty to large diesel spill on Porters pass two days from the end....buggar. The police were soon in attendence warning other motorists of the hazzard. Bad luck John...

Day 1 East Cape, 2, West Cape, 3, Coromandal, 4, Hutt thenEast of Wellington.. Wimbldon. 5,Tauranga and the gorge between opotiki and Gisborne...(Some road that) 6, to Timaru 7, Westport and Buller 8, Haast 9', Central otago 10 Catlins.

Rode some amazing roads and meet some new friends.....

Awesome! Glad it went well. Well done!

[banditrider]

http://www.stuff.co.nz/timaru-herald/news/3514611/Theres-no-rust-on-these-motorcycle-nuts

[shafty]

Congrats to all involved - and am anxiously awaiting some ride reports...........................:yes:

[mangell6]

Congrats to all involved - and am anxiously awaiting some ride reports...........................:yes:

We''re learning to hold a pen and get our fingers working around a keyboard, hit the backspace key more the 10 times in this simple reply.

[Hitcher]

Here's the Rusty Trumpet report:

http://www.rustynuts.co.nz/default.aspx?PageID=4

You guys are legends! If only I had had some leave owing. Sigh.

[Lee Rusty]

The Rusty Trumpet report was the quick version Go to Xena commanders home page and read the full story and get the pix as welll
http://www.xenacommander.com/rustyrides.htm

If you couldnt make it this is as close as it gets.
Great write up Clive

Oh and there will be write up in Bike Riders Magazine shortly - dont miss it