Who else is doing the Grand Challenge this year?

**Blackbird** · 7th March 2010, 20:25

Last time for me was 2003 but was keen to see how well the Triple (and a 62 year old rider) would handle it. Got my acceptance for a 3.03 pm start from Lee a couple of days ago, along with 4 riding partners (3 of whom are newcomers which is great). Still working on KBer Freebird to have a crack.

Who else has entered?

**Bikemad** · 7th March 2010, 20:31

pleaase refresh my memory..........is that the 1000 miles in 24 hour thing...........rusty nuts???

**KoroJ** · 7th March 2010, 20:32

Yep. Same start time.

**Bikemad** · 7th March 2010, 20:47

just checked it out on RN site.............im keen.........last did it in 92

**banditrider** · 7th March 2010, 21:40

Still haven't sent my entry in but will back for #9.

**Blackbird** · 8th March 2010, 11:55

Great that there will be a number of KB'ers on the run. In Lee's Rusty Nuts newsletter, he was a bit concerned that the regulars were getting a bit long in the tooth and combined with a low number of new ones coming in to replace them, next year may possibly be the last.

That will be a shame in many ways as it provides a great mental and physical challenge as well as a means of sharpening skills over a wide range of conditions. I'll cheerfully admit that my skills and whole motorcycling outlook have benefited as a result of taking part in GC's and the Southern Cross.

**Kickaha** · 8th March 2010, 17:59

Originally Posted by Blackbird

Last time for me was 2003

Last time for me was about 94ish, might consider it depending on how things go in the next few months

**ac3_snow** · 8th March 2010, 20:12

I understand its not untill october am I right? Never heard of it but sounds a bit like a challenge far to good to pass up!

**BMWST?** · 8th March 2010, 20:18

Originally Posted by Kickaha

Last time for me was about 94ish, might consider it depending on how things go in the next few months

on the MHR?,Queenstown to Picton with a stop in chc for oil change was enough for me...

**Kickaha** · 8th March 2010, 20:30

Originally Posted by BMWST?

on the MHR?,Queenstown to Picton with a stop in chc for oil change was enough for me...

Did it the Grand Challenge twice on a Darmah, Picton/Rangiora return on the MHR was a easy day only need to do another 1000km on top of that

**hmmmnz** · 8th March 2010, 20:57

i just heard about this the other day, is there a link to a site with info ect??
i think i'd be quite keen to do it

**TerminalAddict** · 8th March 2010, 21:00

Originally Posted by hmmmnz

i just heard about this the other day, is there a link to a site with info ect??
i think i'd be quite keen to do it

http://www.rustynuts.co.nz/

mmm Lee's last email suggested 25 years might be "it" ... that might get me out again . .dunno .. might be busy this year again