DB1k 2010 - Official Thread

[.chris]

If you're referring to the pylon track then you can't have ridden it lately. I was there in January, and it's seriously difficult. Very rocky, rutty, and steep. OK on a 250, but near impossible for the average chap on a bigger bike.

I can confirm that one for you, I tried to go over that one in Feb (thanks for the recommendation Underground) almost tore my leg off trying to get up that slippery wet rocky face.
Might be a good challenge loop for people, easy enough to turn around and head back down if it is too difficult.

[Underground]

I've had the Africa Twin through there from the elaine end and spent half an hour picking it up and wrestling it out of one crossing .
Had to turn back twice from the Penzance end and even dropped the 400 on one successful attempt.
Not the place to go after a shower of rain .
I'm not sure what it is about that track (thought it was just my riding) as it doesnt seem to have anything more difficult than alot of other tracks and trails we ride .
Its just tricky for some reason.
I thought it would have been dry enough for you Chris , but I'd kind of overlooked the smooth tyre / large bundle of luggage factor :slap: at least you made the ferry on time .

[NordieBoy]

'll be having another attempt in either Dec or Jan on my 125, as there's unfinished business for me there.

The other collarbone feeling left out?

[Eddieb]

The other collarbone feeling left out?

Or should that be left in?

[Eddieb]

This Official DB1K 2010 thread was started June 24th last year so the Official DB1K 2011 thread must be imminent.................

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[cooneyr]

.....Whether or not there's an "official" southern run on the same course as this year, I'll be having another attempt in either Dec or Jan on my 125, as there's unfinished business for me there. Likewise, if there's to be a northern course, I'll be in for that, too.

Your just gready RD. I've flicked my 125 in favour of a more trail worthy mount given the arrival of youngin and shorter leave passes.

The other collarbone feeling left out?

ahem - shoulder not CB

This Official DB1K 2010 thread was started June 24th last year so the Official DB1K 2011 thread must be imminent.

I was supprised by the interest of the Nelson crew on the weekend and was thinking it might be time for another route ideas thread. Takes me long enough to put it together and pre ride that I really need the ideas in the next couple of months. Maybe this weekend if I get some computer time.

[Padmei]

For the northern route a bypass thru Picton, Waikawa, top of the hill then it's a cool deviation along the 'shortcut road' along the ridges which comes out in the OPua forest then down along the Port Underwood rd thru to Rarangi & Blenheim to the Molesworth.
The sealed bits are fun no matter what you're riding & if you want dust the Rarangi end of the port underwood road has ample.

[JATZ]

If you're referring to the pylon track then you can't have ridden it lately. I was there in January, and it's seriously difficult. Very rocky, rutty, and steep. OK on a 250, but near impossible for the average chap on a bigger bike.

I can confirm that one for you, I tried to go over that one in Feb (thanks for the recommendation Underground) almost tore my leg off trying to get up that slippery wet rocky face.
Might be a good challenge loop for people, easy enough to turn around and head back down if it is too difficult.

I've had the Africa Twin through there from the elaine end and spent half an hour picking it up and wrestling it out of one crossing .
Had to turn back twice from the Penzance end and even dropped the 400 on one successful attempt.
Not the place to go after a shower of rain .
I'm not sure what it is about that track (thought it was just my riding) as it doesnt seem to have anything more difficult than alot of other tracks and trails we ride .
Its just tricky for some reason..

Interesting.........
I've only been through on 4 wheels and didn't think there was anything tooooo difficult about it,
Sounds like it needs some attention, including the tracks going up from Okiwi bay

[NordieBoy]

The sealed bits are fun no matter what you're riding & if you want dust the Rarangi end of the port underwood road has ample.

Annnnd has the loop track thingy at the Rarangi end...

Need to have a look at that one some time...

[Woodman]

I've had the Africa Twin through there from the elaine end and spent half an hour picking it up and wrestling it out of one crossing .
Had to turn back twice from the Penzance end and even dropped the 400 on one successful attempt.
Not the place to go after a shower of rain .
I'm not sure what it is about that track (thought it was just my riding) as it doesnt seem to have anything more difficult than alot of other tracks and trails we ride .
Its just tricky for some reason.
I thought it would have been dry enough for you Chris , but I'd kind of overlooked the smooth tyre / large bundle of luggage factor :slap: at least you made the ferry on time .

Sooo... Where is this track. Too many of yous are saying its tricky, makes it hard to ignore.

There looks like some recce work needs to be done by the NADS.

[zeRax]

WOOOOOOOOOOOOOO cant wait for next dusty !!!!!!!!! WOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO

[alane]

Be great,----if we could do the Clarence river
(A) @ the top (lake tennison end) & go over st James station etc.after all we,as tax payers have paid over $40,000,000 for it.
(B) the bottom (Clarence reserve) Still not happy the open day was canned in March,course of the crappy weather etc.--Oh! well---had fun anyway.
ALANE

[cooneyr]

Oi fellas - over here. Keen to hear any and all ideas.

[jezzaNZ]

This Official DB1K 2010 thread was started June 24th last year so the Official DB1K 2011 thread must be imminent.................

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[Eddieb]

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There had been discussion going round about when and where the 2011 DB was going to be.

I posted that comment that Ryan must be pretty close to starting a 2011 thread and he started one I think the next day.