DB1k 2010 - Official Thread

**warewolf** · 12th January 2010, 20:52

Cheers JMJ, will have to see. Away for 3 days for the Tekapo Tamer 29-31st; weekend between then and DB is slated for family time.... or work.

**cooneyr** · 12th January 2010, 21:08

Gidday Alf. Snarler and bed in alex for the saturday are yours. Sorry no beds left at the Gladdy in Fairlie for the Friday.

Cheers R

**XF650** · 12th January 2010, 21:30

Alf - you could try the other pub:
http://www.mtcooknz.com/mackenzie/pr...=fairlie-hotel

**timg** · 12th January 2010, 21:48

Originally Posted by XF650

Alf - you could try the other pub:
http://www.mtcooknz.com/mackenzie/pr...=fairlie-hotel

Or PM Helen of Troy - some of us are at a farm stay place, I'm not sure if it is full or not, but Hottie organised it for us lazy sods

Be better with the group than on yer own eh?

**timg** · 12th January 2010, 21:53

Originally Posted by rogerh

I am more into cruising, and enjoying the country going past,

Should be able to keep up with me then. Being of advancing years (a grumpy old git) I ride a gentleman's adventure bike at a gentleman's pace. These gravel rats can shoot off on a roost and dust cloud, I'll just be tagging along at the back as usual

**helenoftroy** · 12th January 2010, 22:57

Originally Posted by alfonz

count me in for the dusty butt, sorry about taking so long to confirm im a starter as i was not sure about my health but feeling good . so is there any beds left and count me in for the bbq really looking forward to it

cheers alf

Im sure we can find a spot for you at Lambrook farm cottages(5 mins from Fairlie)where a group of 15+ are staying.....$17.50 a night,$5 extra for linen,let me know.....

**cold comfort** · 13th January 2010, 05:25

Originally Posted by timg

Should be able to keep up with me then. Being of advancing years (a grumpy old git) I ride a gentleman's adventure bike at a gentleman's pace. These gravel rats can shoot off on a roost and dust cloud, I'll just be tagging along at the back as usual

Excellent -i will just park my zimmer frame in behind yours buddy

**Transalper** · 13th January 2010, 07:40

Originally Posted by helenoftroy

Im sure we can find a spot for you at Lambrook farm cottages(5 mins from Fairlie)where a group of 15+ are staying.....$17.50 a night,$5 extra for linen,let me know.....

Hey HOT, what time are you expecting to get to the Cottage or are you going directly to the BBQ first?

**helenoftroy** · 13th January 2010, 19:02

Should be there bout 4.30 - 5.
Bev at the farm expecting people anytime in the avo

**Woodman** · 13th January 2010, 19:18

Bikes all loaded up, went for a shakedown run down the riverbank and nothing came undone so should be all good.

Looks like the weather may be a bit inconsistent until Monday acccording to the tv, but metview says otherwise so who knows really.

Bring on 6 days of riding yeeehaaa.

**andy mac** · 13th January 2010, 22:11

Best wishes to all DB riders, hoping you don't have too many unplanned adventures.

When will the odds be posted for how many finishers in the small bore challenge?

**Ruralman** · 13th January 2010, 22:39

Apart from the small bore challenge riders, can the rest of you give me some idea of when you will be through the Lake Mahingerangi area?? - thinking of heading over in the car with a gas cooker and having some free coffee, tools etc on the side of the road somewhere around there

**thepom** · 14th January 2010, 05:38

Sorry but I don,t even know where that is but somebody will be along who knows......transalper......

**cooneyr** · 14th January 2010, 06:57

Originally Posted by Ruralman

Apart from the small bore challenge riders, can the rest of you give me some idea of when you will be through the Lake Mahingerangi area?? - thinking of heading over in the car with a gas cooker and having some free coffee, tools etc on the side of the road somewhere around there

Its about 400kms to the lake. If they start at about 5.30 as per other years then about from 1300 on but the two dayers tend to be a leisurely lot so maybe a bit later? Hard to predict. Maybe it would be better to get XF650 or TA to give you a text when they leave Ranfurly. They will be a couple of hours getting from Ranfurly to the lake.

Actually them being a leisurely lot they would probably really appreciate the coffee too!

Cheers R

**umopom** · 14th January 2010, 07:15

Originally Posted by Ruralman

Apart from the small bore challenge riders, can the rest of you give me some idea of when you will be through the Lake Mahingerangi area?? - thinking of heading over in the car with a gas cooker and having some free coffee, tools etc on the side of the road somewhere around there

An awesome idea and will be good to meet you and have a break - milk no sugar thanks!!
See you Sat
JC