Tt2000

[tigertim20]

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I spoke to Jenni at some length, yesterday, and despite my best arguments she believes that fatigue and speed are likely to complete the course in the time allowed. Of course, we know that's not true, but her belief is firm. I asked how many speeding tickets were issued to TT riders, and she said "very few" (anecdotally, it's about 3) in the 230,000 km that the riders covered. Three quarters of the riders covered just the minumum 2000 km without getting sufficient points for the various grades of awards. No crashes were reported to her. In other words, the results as far as attracting the law's attention goes are consistent with the past three events. She did bring up the matter of Nolan Going's fatal crash in 2010, but given that she hadn't (as of yesterday) read either the SCU or Coroner's reports, this is a red herring. The coroner concluded that the death was a tragic accident. Jenni did say, however, that the riders behaved and she was pleased with the outcome.

Cheers,
Dave B

whats her postal address? I might send her a cloth to wipe all that cum off her face

[_Shrek_]

That is sad.

On that basis alone I might be tempted to give it a whirl..

On the basis that this week the wife came out directly and said I shouldn't have a motorbike I'm in as well.

well there goes the neighbour hood

I am sure will change the tone of the whole event. Not sure whether the organisers will want that or not.

Woo-ferkin'-hoo! TWO incompetents in the one event. Choice!

I guess you both answered that one

So how about doing the ride in your official capacity? If you and Snake Eyes were to volunteer to assist Rastuscat to patrol the route on Police bikes, we could have an offical police presence ensuring the ride is safe.

what next having jenny join in

If I get POLICE stickers for me HD will that count???

only if you let me fit the lights

[Muppet]

I thought they gave up all that clothing nonsense when they got married? Shoes?

FFS. I need a new front tyre.

Sadly, no, it just gets worse.

[_Shrek_]

Sadly, no, it just gets worse.

not unless you get them a bike too

[veldthui]

I did this ride for the first time. I saw 2 cops the whole time. One cruising past who made no attempt to stop me. The other on the way home when I was on the side of the road with a flatty and he just went straight past with no interest in helping even though it was the middle of nowhere. I did 2038kms in the 48hrs and had 8 hrs sleep each night. This was certainly not a race for me but was for the enjoyment of seeing the South Island and meeting others with the same idea and being able to travel in a group with them.
Personally I like long distance travel and 12 hours in the seat means nothing to me. I take the breaks I need and if I get tired I stop.

[Gremlin]

Yep, I completed Diamond. Mike adding the extra 4 hours in meant I slacked off more, mucked around on the Saturday night instead of going to bed etc. Still catching up on blogs, but all the info will be in the KB blogs. I did about 3147km in 51.75 hours ish (didn't stop Friday night, stopped Saturday night).

it would be too bloody easy for him Keith, he would be on the second round before most got half way

I dunno, he ain't riding like he used to. I now have fun making him jealous

Saw very few cops during the weekend (none in Hakataramea Pass or Danseys Pass funnily enough), and the few I did see were out hunting, and none stopped me. Us BMW riders are quite responsible doncha know.

However, I came across Harleys in the Upper Buller, and their lines were atrocious and going slowly. If this is the kind of standard she possibly rides at, then I can fully understand why she might be horrified. We however ride far better I'm quite happy to offer the pillion seat to a cute cop chicky for next years TT (assuming it goes ahead), basic route of 2000km, to prove how easily it can be done. However, I fear they might slow me down constantly wanting to stop...

I was stopping every 400-500km, sometimes less, to eat, drink (or drink while passing through town on a hydrabak) and a toilet stop... I've achieved Diamond this year, miiiiight look at Gold next year to complete a silver, gold, diamond collection, but will probably do basic so I can start enjoying all the good roads, taking long lunches etc

[Shadowjack]

However, I came across Harleys in the Upper Buller, and their lines were atrocious and going slowly. If this is the kind of standard she possibly rides at, then I can fully understand why she might be horrified. We however ride far better

Was that on Sunday?
I ask because a workmate had been in the Nelson area for the weekend, and explained to me that on Sunday they drove back to Chch. From just north of the Kawatiri Junction, they were forced to follow a group of HD's through to Murchison. The group had a support vehicle, and combined with spacing between the bikes which would not allow safe overtaking even though the bikes were travelling at 75-80 kmh, caused them quite the frustration .
I explained that, as you say, TT2000'rs would be riding far betterer.

[pritch]

Personally I like long distance travel and 12 hours in the seat means nothing to me. I take the breaks I need and if I get tired I stop.

When I read that I thought you must ride a BMW - until I checked...

[Gremlin]

Was that on Sunday?
I ask because a workmate had been in the Nelson area for the weekend, and explained to me that on Sunday they drove back to Chch. From just north of the Kawatiri Junction, they were forced to follow a group of HD's through to Murchison. The group had a support vehicle, and combined with spacing between the bikes which would not allow safe overtaking even though the bikes were travelling at 75-80 kmh, caused them quite the frustration .
I explained that, as you say, TT2000'rs would be riding far betterer.

Yes, early Sunday, around 8-9am I think. I understand the HOG rally was on somewhere in the South Island, the group I had was 7 in front, then 8 behind, and don't recall a support vehicle, however, there were also other groups.

[NiggleC]

Has Mike sent out a results email yet? I cruised round for a Bronze - got 7300 points and then stopped taking photo's. Total distance 2140km's. Forgot the Burkes Pass sheet and took a photo of the cemetery, not the church which i believe was the correct spot so most likely now 7200 points.

[Rhubarb]

Has Mike sent out a results email yet?.

Yes - I received my results email late in the week.

(Sorry, it's on my work computer otherwise I'd offer to forward them to you today)

[NiggleC]

Yes - I received my results email late in the week.

(Sorry, it's on my work computer otherwise I'd offer to forward them to you today)

Thanks Rhubarb - if you get the opportunity that would be great. I don't have an email addy for Mike.

[Gremlin]

info (at) tt2000 (dot) org (so the evil spiders don't get it)

I think Mike sends out specific emails to sub groups, ie, 2000km riders don't get the flyer stuff etc, keeps results a bit more private.

[veldthui]

info (at) tt2000 (dot) org (so the evil spiders don't get it)

I think Mike sends out specific emails to sub groups, ie, 2000km riders don't get the flyer stuff etc, keeps results a bit more private.

I got an e-mail with all the scoring in it. One pdf file and one excel in case you wanted to experiment with the numbers.

[gijoe1313]

I dunno, he ain't riding like he used to. I now have fun making him jealous

Yes, keep thinking that ... And yet, who seems to always find the time to help you re-assemble and place new lekky things into your crate o'trouble?

Oh btw people, if you know of a suitable girl who can anchor gremlin down, his mother would be thankful!