DB1k 2010 - Official Thread

**_Shrek_** · 12th January 2010, 13:20

Originally Posted by NZKTM

I am really looking forward to this as it is my first time in the South Island on the back of a motorbike!

have put notice in paper to worn da locals there's a nutter on a orange road marker possing as a motor bike

ps will have water just for you

**Waihou Thumper** · 12th January 2010, 13:33

Originally Posted by _Shrek_

have put notice in paper to worn da locals there's a nutter on a orange road marker possing as a motor bike

ps will have water just for you

Thank you, much appreciated....That means less weight to carry, thank goodness for that!

**cooneyr** · 12th January 2010, 14:16

Originally Posted by c.h.r.i.s

....Pic is from Rockwood Road looking towards Fairlie.

Hope you went and checked out brothers rd while you were there. Not part of the dusty but a interesing paper road none the less.

Cheers R

**.chris** · 12th January 2010, 14:27

Originally Posted by cooneyr

Hope you went and checked out brothers rd while you were there. Not part of the dusty but a interesing paper road none the less.

Cheers R

Last time through there I had a pretty close call with a very large very agressive bull, so not so keen to rip through solo. I went out Crikelwood road to try and find an old bridge I remember from when I was a kid, but it is gone. Criklewood road is pretty fresh gravel through to Limestone valley.

**rogerh** · 12th January 2010, 17:12

Any issue with a late entry? I am likely in the district this weekend, and would be keen to tag along. I don't do navigation, but I can follow others OK...

And seeing Benmore spilling close up is pretty spectacular. Saw it at a hydrological society conference a few years back. Seriously cool.

**Transalper** · 12th January 2010, 17:36

only thing that springs to my mind rogerh is wether you are doing the one or two day version and whether you are booking your own accommodation vs hoping that there are still vacant beds within existing arrangements (I suspect there is).
Also are you wanting to get in on food at the BBQ at the Gladstone on Friday where a kind of briefing wil be held?

Answering those questions may help cooneyr when he goes to reply.

**rogerh** · 12th January 2010, 17:47

Originally Posted by Transalper

only thing that springs to my mind rogerh is wether you are doing the one or two day version and whether you are booking your own accommodation vs hoping that there are still vacant beds within existing arrangements (I suspect there is).
Also are you wanting to get in on food at the BBQ at the Gladstone on Friday where a kind of briefing wil be held?

Answering those questions may help cooneyr when he goes to reply.

I am more into cruising, and enjoying the country going past, so the two day is good for me. Have never riden most of the counrty, but have taken rental cars and 4WD's across some of it (not saying which bits in what vehicle, or I may not be able to get a rental in the district again....)

With accommodation, I can do either, and if there is none, I would bring a tent, but if some is available I will use it, and if it is not too late to book, i will try and get to the bbq as well

**cooneyr** · 12th January 2010, 18:38

Originally Posted by rogerh

I am more into cruising, and enjoying the country going past, so the two day is good for me. Have never riden most of the counrty, but have taken rental cars and 4WD's across some of it (not saying which bits in what vehicle, or I may not be able to get a rental in the district again....)

With accommodation, I can do either, and if there is none, I would bring a tent, but if some is available I will use it, and if it is not too late to book, i will try and get to the bbq as well

Lucky timing. I'm about to ring to confirm numbers for the BBQ list. There was one spare bed at the Gladstone pub on the Friday night (yours now) and there were four spare spaces at the camping ground lodge in Alex (now three - one is yours).

Costs are - BBQ is $10, Gladstone BnB is $35, Alex Bed with linen is $30, and $10 for access to private tracks.

Cheers R

P.S. thanks for prompting the questions TA.

**rogerh** · 12th January 2010, 19:06

Originally Posted by cooneyr

Lucky timing. I'm about to ring to confirm numbers for the BBQ list. There was one spare bed at the Gladstone pub on the Friday night (yours now) and there were four spare spaces at the camping ground lodge in Alex (now three - one is yours).

Costs are - BBQ is $10, Gladstone BnB is $35, Alex Bed with linen is $30, and $10 for access to private tracks.

Cheers R

P.S. thanks for prompting the questions TA.

I'll take it! Many thanks. Couldn't be easier....

Had plans of doing some riding while I was down here, but wasn't planning to do quite so much in a weekend, but I think i will manage.....

See you Friday

**.chris** · 12th January 2010, 19:29

Originally Posted by rogerh

I'll take it! Many thanks. Couldn't be easier....

Had plans of doing some riding while I was down here, but wasn't planning to do quite so much in a weekend, but I think i will manage.....

See you Friday

Good job roger, will be good to see you on friday.
Us North Islanders need to reprasent!

**alfonz** · 12th January 2010, 19:32

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

**Waihou Thumper** · 12th January 2010, 19:59

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

And the list grows and grows....Awesome....Looking forward to meeting you all and don't steal my snarlers, I booked ages ago...

**warewolf** · 12th January 2010, 20:34

Originally Posted by Woodman

needs more work so will either make a simplerer one or just follow the fast guys tracks.

borrow mine? I won't be using it

Ah, don't worry, Nordie's got you sorted.

**warewolf** · 12th January 2010, 20:38

I would like to wish all the participants an awesome ride

especially the Good Keen Men doing the small bore challenge.

Shame I can't be there myself

but I'm sure I'll hear all about it.

**junkmanjoe** · 12th January 2010, 20:49

Originally Posted by warewolf

I would like to wish all the participants an awesome ride

especially the Good Keen Men doing the small bore challenge.

Shame I can't be there myself

but I'm sure I'll hear all about it.

hay warewolf,, you can come and ride with us the following weekend if you like,,we getting quite a good group togeather... think we up to about 6 or so..

JMJ