Waiouru Adventure Ride (WAR) 2011

**buggsubique** · 25th October 2011, 16:21

Likely to be 10 & 11 Dec. Currently working with Range Control for access to zones, numbers of riders etc etc.

As last time it will likely be a late Sat morning meet in Waiouru, range briefing, then hit the tracks. Unsure how many riders, who, nor even the terrain yet...all will become clearer.

May be an empty promise yet, but I should know later this week and be able to confirm access by mid Nov.

Buggs

**bart** · 25th October 2011, 16:33

Count me as a definate maybe.

**Waihou Thumper** · 25th October 2011, 16:39

Nice one Matt, hope it all goes ahead.....I am definitely keen once more.

**.chris** · 25th October 2011, 16:51

VERY keen. A definite starter.

**Night Falcon** · 25th October 2011, 17:23

I'm a starter for sure as long as I'm allowed out

**Eddieb** · 25th October 2011, 18:34

In, I've nagged you enough about it I can't not be can I

**buggsubique** · 25th October 2011, 18:43

Originally Posted by Eddieb

In, I've nagged you enough about it I can't not be can I

"Can we go to Waiouru again?Can we go to Waiouru again?Can we go to Waiouru again?Can we go to Waiouru again?Can we go to Waiouru again?Can we go to Waiouru again?Can we go to Waiouru again?Can we go to Waiouru again?Can we go to Waiouru again?Can we go to Waiouru again?Can we go to Waiouru again?Can we go to Waiouru again?Can we go to Waiouru again?Can we go to Waiouru again?Can we go to Waiouru again?Can we go to Waiouru again?"

"OKAAAAAAAY!Justshutthefuckup!"

<--- Eddie Matt--->

**Eddieb** · 25th October 2011, 18:48

Oh yeah!!!

**Aslan** · 25th October 2011, 20:39

Certainly interested please Matt - gives a me goal to have my DR registered and sorted for early December - cheers S

**Pampera** · 25th October 2011, 20:50

Originally Posted by Aslan

Certainly interested please Matt - gives a me goal to have my DR registered and sorted for early December - cheers S

Hey, I have watched the videos above (especially the sucking quicksand - it wore me out just watching) and don't quite get how this enthusiasm to try this out for yourself quite squares with your comments a week or so back that you were 60 and needed to take it easier now in the DB1K............?!!

Michael

**Aslan** · 25th October 2011, 20:54

Originally Posted by Pampera

Hey, I have watched the videos above (especially the sucking quicksand - it wore me out just watching) and don't quite get how this enthusiasm to try this out for yourself quite squares with your comments a week or so back that you were 60 and needed to take it easier now in the DB1K............?!!

Michael

Hi Michael - I was there last time - and I'm an old fool who want's to see if I can attack it a bit more this time - would be great to see you along also Michael - cheers s

**marks** · 25th October 2011, 21:43

I'm a definite

**clint640** · 26th October 2011, 07:04

I'm pretty sure I have that weekend free so there's a good chance I'll be a starter too.

Cheers
Clint

**buggsubique** · 26th October 2011, 08:32

Righto lads, we've been given access similar to last time - basically right up either side of the highway to Tukino rd, access to the lake, the desert, and right out the back to the end of Argo rd.

Numbers are TBC but around 10-15. Will only be taking guys from this forum at this stage.

We will have a briefing mid saturday morning in Camp which everyone will need to be there for (incl those who have already had it from last time).

No pussies, idiots, roadbikes or poorly equipped riders will qualify for the ride. This is a place where sh*t can go wrong real quick. More to follow on this aspect. Suffice to say, you will need a reliable bike, cold / wet weather gear / spares / tools etc. No one will be left to fend for them selves as I am responsible for the group. The guts is we need team players (which most of us Adv dudes are).

Key things are tyre choice and make sure you've got enough meat on the brake pads - the soil is corrosive...

Unsure just yet on the route, but I think we will look to spend Saturday in the sand / astride SH1 doing fun stuff, bit of XC pioneering, then sunday morning we might head out the back on the road as a wind down.

Also accommodation is TBC. Anyone want to camp out vs nice room in town / Kune vs barrack accommodation? I can check and book people in to camp if that's the preference. I may also be able to book dinner and breakkie and bagged lunch but need TBC...if this is possible the cost is very reasonable at around $7-8 per meal.