South Island ADV Ride incorporating the DB1K 2013

[pomgolian]

Was thinking of doing the DB next year and never been down south so makes sense to take two weeks down there, at this stage would be keen just got a few things to work on, enough holiday, leave pass, just the usual.

Paul

[socialites]

Thank you for showing interrest and will contact you via email shortly.

[MXNUT]

Another option which is really affordable is the Bannockburn Bike Week: http://www.bikeweeknz.com/

$70 for the week of adventuring riding around Otago and free camping oposite the Bannockburn pub.

Looks like theres a week gap between the DB1K and this though, so might not suit everyone. We went this year and had a blast, hoping to go again next year

Sounds like a very tempting option

Have a rest day after doing the Dusty then head south for a few days then back to bannockburn. Catch the first 3-4 days of bike week before heading north towards nelson

[.chris]

I will most likely be down the south island for most of Jan, should be able to meet up along the way somewhere, will definitely be doing the DB.

[.chris]

How goes your trip planning?

I have near finalised the 10 days building up to the db1k, looking a bit like this.

Milford Sounds
Mavora,
Walter Peak to Queenstown
Nevis to Comwell
Mt Aspiring
Dunstan/Serpentine (challenge section from the db - doing prior to db rather than on the day)
Omarama Saddle (challenge section from the db again) up to Lake Ohau/Hopkins Valley
Mt Cook - Tasman Glacier (Ball Shelter Track)
Tekapo/Godley Valley
Orari Gorge

I have a pretty comprehensive document with all the notes for POI's/tracks/routes to take but that is the basis of it.

[clint640]

How goes your trip planning?

I have near finalised the 10 days building up to the db1k, looking a bit like this....

Mt Cook - Tasman Glacier (Ball Shelter Track)
Tekapo/Godley Valley
Orari Gorge

I have a pretty comprehensive document with all the notes for POI's/tracks/routes to take but that is the basis of it.

We might be keen on joining in for the last day or 2 of your pre ride - we were thinking of coming down roughly via there anyway. A stay at the Macaulay hut is kinda on the list (river levels permitting) as we have never been up there. Will keep in touch.

Cheers
Clint

[ADVGD]

We might be keen on joining in for the last day or 2 of your pre ride - we were thinking of coming down roughly via there anyway. A stay at the Macaulay hut is kinda on the list (river levels permitting) as we have never been up there. Will keep in touch.

Cheers
Clint

http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/sh...post1130437128

Cheers

Josh