2009 Rusty Nuts Grand Challenge

[KoroJ]

250km....If your riding to Milford from Te Anau.......

.......... en route to Te Anau......

Milford to Te Anau and back is fine....

I'm wondering about Arthur's Pass...............

Ahem!!......and the references to South Island fuel problems with respect to a GC are???

Riders with a marginal fuel range usually carry fuel when doing a GC, but just for 'peace of mind' as I don't think they normally need it. I had 11 fuel stops when I did it on the Intruder (8 in the first half and 3 in the 2nd half) because I kept topping up 'Just in Case'!

[ntst8]

Riders with a marginal fuel range usually carry fuel when doing a GC, but just for 'peace of mind' as I don't think they normally need it. I had 11 fuel stops when I did it on the Intruder (8 in the first half and 3 in the 2nd half) because I kept topping up 'Just in Case'!

I did it on a bike which has the fuel light come on at around 180-190km and anything approaching 250km is getting risky. Didn't carry any spare fuel, "Just in Case" worked well.

[sarahtvet]

For newbies, there's a good thread here which contains a lot of collected wisdom: http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/sh...ad.php?t=54752.

Will have a good read, I booked and now in a panic 3 is a lucky number though so I am sure it will be all fine

Practising around the south island next week

[xgnr]

Seriously pissed off at the moment, but have to face reality and accept that I will not be able to complete the Grand Challenge 2009.

I have an entry (cost $ 120) + Friday/Sunday accom ($50) up for grabs.

Group 3 depart 3.06pm

If interested, let me know and we can go from there. All offers considered (also I have to advise the Rusty's.)

Great opportunity to do something different for 24hrs :-)

Cheers

Stu

[banditrider]

Sorry to hear that, hope you find a buyer.

[xgnr]

Sorry to hear that, hope you find a buyer.

Thanks, it's not the end of the world.

I may still head down to meet the guys at the start/end but its a bit like being on the reserve bench after the team has won the big game.

Worst thing is the fact that I will not be able to talk it through with a couple of my mates with beers after the event.

This was to be my 3rd but after getting my diagnosis today I realise that its over.

To all, have a great ride.

Stu

[Meanie]

Seriously pissed off at the moment, but have to face reality and accept that I will not be able to complete the Grand Challenge 2009.

I have an entry (cost $ 120) + Friday/Sunday accom ($50) up for grabs.

Group 3 depart 3.06pm

If interested, let me know and we can go from there. All offers considered (also I have to advise the Rusty's.)

Great opportunity to do something different for 24hrs :-)

Cheers

Stu

Had my arm twisted, and am seriously considering it. PM sent

[banditrider]

Had my arm twisted, and am seriously considering it. PM sent

Stop considering, start packing...

[Meanie]

Stop considering, start packing...

Fark, that was a quick response

[banditrider]

Packed yet?

[cowboyz]

packed? he already left!

[banditrider]

You got a room mate now?

[cowboyz]

i heard he was with you! I snore!

[KoroJ]

i heard he was with you! I snore!

So does Banditrider!! He and Steve were harmonising at Waipapakauri in March and my ears are still ringing!

[banditrider]

Never! Stop spreading vicious rumours. It was probably your MP3 player and music selection...