DB1k 2010 - Official Thread

[cooneyr]

Thanks for the update Dave. Good luck with the BSA - hope your not riding one!

Cheers R

[.chris]

What is the word on the db for 2011?

And I found a few more photos worthy of uploading (I think...)

[JATZ]

What is the word on the db for 2011?

And I found a few more photos worthy of uploading (I think...)

Nice pics c.h.r.i.s

[Padmei]

We were talking about that today. It's up in the air at the mo I think.

Damn those Teneres look good

[cooneyr]

Not sure where to hold the run in 2012. Could easily modify the southern route to include some new stuff but would be good to go north again but I need some ideas for new sections. Hopefully the Nelsonians have some suggestions.

[Eddieb]

Is that Ali /Mrs Jatz in the 2nd pic, it's a cool shot.

[dino3310]

awesome chris, stunning

[JATZ]

Is that Ali /Mrs Jatz in the 2nd pic, it's a cool shot.

Yeah thats her...... almost looks like she knows what shes doin

Not sure where to hold the run in 2012. Could easily modify the southern route to include some new stuff but would be good to go north again but I need some ideas for new sections. Hopefully the Nelsonians have some suggestions.

Just a thought...... how about the track from Elaine bay to Penzance, if we could get access, it's Undergrounds back yard so he may have some idea there, still a lot of seal but it's not in and out the same way

[cynna]

Not sure where to hold the run in 2012. Could easily modify the southern route to include some new stuff but would be good to go north again but I need some ideas for new sections. Hopefully the Nelsonians have some suggestions.

does that mean there is no db in 2011?

[cooneyr]

Your too bloody observant mate!!! I meant 2011

[marks]

Muddy Butt 2010

How 'klr-able' is the 2010 loop at this time of year (obviously not this week with 90% of the roads closed)?

would you need serious tires (D606 etc) or should the normal E07/T64 type do?

[Transalper]

lol. I got to imagine a lot of it will be dooable, some of it will be very gooey mud and some of it will be well under snow (Carricktown Track and Omarama Saddle for example).
If I were going to go in winter I'd take a friend or two to help push and put D606 kind of tires on.
Some of it may be closed all winter but others will have more accurate info for you shortly I'm sure.

Carrack Town Track from the Nevis about 5 minutes in on this Video at this time of year when the snow is just getting started. Omarama Saddle is earlier in the vid.

[cooneyr]

Yep like TA says D606 with snow on the higher bits and the Old Dunstan trails and Lake Onslow will be very muddy. Appart from emergency closures (Danseys sounds like it is), Omarama Saddle is officially closed (DOC) and Old Dunstan Trails (esp eastern half) is technically closed (DCC). Labour weekend is about the earliest that all are good to go again.

Cheers R

[rogerh]

Yep, I have been to most of those places in winter, and you should be prepared to turn around if need be. Make the decision on the day, and with caution. But that said, with the right weather they are all fine any time of the year. Only one I have not done in snow is the Omarama Saddle.

All in a 4WD though, but equally possible at times on a bike. Dress for the occasion. Most of them are not that muddy really either, just the occasional bog in my experience, mostly with a way around if need be.

[Racing Dave]

Just a thought...... how about the track from Elaine bay to Penzance, if we could get access, it's Undergrounds back yard so he may have some idea there, still a lot of seal but it's not in and out the same way

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.

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.