Rusty Nuts' Southern Cross 2011

**MaxB** · 10th March 2011, 22:20

Got stuck on the Southern Carpark due to that accident southbound about 7 ish.

One of the high points of a pretty ordinary day was the sight of the Southern X riders heading north for the CR checkpoint tomorrow. I counted about 20 or so, waving at the few I recognised.

Wanted to do this one again but sometimes family has to come first. Should be back for 2013 tho'.

Ride safe.

**Gremlin** · 11th March 2011, 04:05

Originally Posted by MaxB

Wanted to do this one again but sometimes family has to come first. Should be back for 2013 tho'.

I hope there is a 2013 too. 2009, the KTM was already in the shop waiting for parts, from a ditch. 2011, I had to limp the BMW back to Auckland because of a field.

I'm going to be a bit of a nervous wreck in February 2013.

**Highlander** · 11th March 2011, 04:09

Originally Posted by Gremlin

I hope there is a 2013 too. 2009, the KTM was already in the shop waiting for parts, from a ditch. 2011, I had to limp the BMW back to Auckland because of a field.

I'm going to be a bit of a nervous wreck in February 2013.

Was really looking forward to doing it too. Sucks sitting on the side line thinking about them lucky ones doing it.
Up for the Tiki tour in 2012?

**Gremlin** · 11th March 2011, 04:18

Originally Posted by Highlander

Up for the Tiki tour in 2012?

It's going the wrong way, starting in the north... depending on when the TT sets dates tho. If it pans out, then yes, I'll do the Tiki tour then TT afterwards... otherwise, the TT wins, as I love the South Island roads, and most of the north island can be done in day trips or weekends

**Okey Dokey** · 11th March 2011, 07:54

"Mr" Okey Dokey is doing his first SX this year. As of Wed night (last contact) he was on track. He should be finished in 3-4 hours. I am so happy for him & can't wait to here about it when he gets home again

**Jantar** · 15th March 2011, 16:52

Originally Posted by warewolf

Different ride to this thread though. The Grand Challenge is 1000miles/1600km in 24 hours; the Southern Cross is all four compass points in a week, around 6,500km in 11 days with travel to/from start/finish. (and the GC is 2300km in 48 hours ex-wlg/akl if you don't take time off work.)

Almost. The Southern Cross is all four compass points in 96 hours. I've just arrived home after being away 9 days.

**banditrider** · 15th March 2011, 17:51

5,600km for me. Great run in fabulous weather.

Some quick write-ups on my blog with links to piccys & video.

**ducatijim** · 15th March 2011, 18:09

Well done you guys,Im sorry not to complete this, but the 5K km I did by the time I withdrew is still telling in my wrist. My motorcycling days are numbered - don't know if it is possible/practical to ride when the wrist has been 'fused' anyone have any experience of this procedure re motorcycling?
And, I am still 'plowing'(?) thru all the outstanding silage that was weighing on my mind

**KoroJ** · 15th March 2011, 19:13

Originally Posted by ducatijim

............... My motorcycling days are numbered - don't know if it is possible/practical to ride when the wrist has been 'fused' anyone have any experience of this procedure re motorcycling?
And, I am still 'plowing'(?) thru all the outstanding silage that was weighing on my mind

You could try one of those Harleys with the big ape-hangers!

**KoroJ** · 15th March 2011, 19:16

Originally Posted by Gremlin

.....I'm going to be a bit of a nervous wreck in February 2013.

You should learn to ride sedately!!..........like me! (You know - nana's nana and all that jazz)

**KoroJ** · 20th March 2011, 16:49

Well!....Where's the bloody reports?

It seemed like slim pickin's for the TT Reports but apart from BanditRider's effort for the SX, I've seen nothing.

C'mon Guys & Guyesses.....We Want More!!!

**Gremlin** · 20th March 2011, 23:54

Recovering? Catching up on work?

I'm still jealous...

**KoroJ** · 21st March 2011, 12:24

still no sign or word from PB Tech on the GPS
still no SX reports to read (although Toto’s tardiness offered a small respite last night)
the end of financial year is barrelling down with much to do and so little time
I couldn’t ride on the weekend because I was home alone…(with the moko’ doing my koroly duties)
……I think I need a jolly good fang….if I only had time, only time!

The Uly AGM is this weekend….maybe I’ll win a new bike. That would be nice. I’d have to run it in….and loosen it up before the GC! The economy on the current bike kept improving so it didn’t really loosen up until about 70,000Km.
Mmmmmm....... there are roads that I’d ride, if I’d time.

I knew I should have done the Southern Cross. Then I’d really be in the shit for time, but at least I wouldn’t be going stir crazy…..

Mmmmmmmm…..If I only had time, only time…..(and a shitload of cash)