she said she would !!
Rusty Nuts: 2013 Southern Cross Road Rally
Who's going, 1st time for me
what advice can seasoned riders of this event give a newbie
I have booked my ferry & North isld accomodation ( Waihou Bay Motor lodge fully booked for the 12/3) sorting Sth isld Acc as I write, Looking at touring the Sth isld for a week after the event before meeting my ferry in Picton then spending a few days making my way home to the Waikato
I Used to jog but the ice cubes kept falling out of my glass
she said she would !!
if the abbreviation dont mean anything to you I was meaning the "Southern Cross Road Rally " organised by the Rustys
I Used to jog but the ice cubes kept falling out of my glass
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Sorry, meant to reply (I can change the title if you want, as well).
Ultimately, route choice is yours between the points, so you can do as little as you like, or as much. Mostly, there is only really one or two routes, and trying to make it fun usually results in a lot of extra kilometres. Just make sure you're at each checkpoint around midday, don't want to be late...
Otherwise, much like other events, keep drinking and eating, look after yourself and have fun... It's been on my to-do list 3 times now, first the bike was in the shop, second the BMW went field riding right before the SCRR doing the TT, this time I'm coming off the TT and don't really have the time to do 4 ferry crossings in the space of about a month... route kinda runs the wrong way for me, so I'll get there in the end.
Originally Posted by Jane Omorogbe from UK MSN on the KTM990SM
she said she would !!
I think the title has got most, so if you dont mind,Been on my "To Do " list ever since my first GC but never managed it.... loop suits me this time around + good time of year for me to take time off work which is booked
I Used to jog but the ice cubes kept falling out of my glass
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Where are you looking for accommodation? I often stay in Picton at Tombstone Backpackers, but not the cheapest for a single (unless you bunk). Free brekkie of cereal, home baked scones etc.
Otherwise, I think so far my Christchurch guesses are more of a list of where not to stay
I normally look for accommodation via www.bbh.co.nz as I'm not a flash hotel kind of person.
Smarty pants... since ages ago
Stop when you need gas, food or sleep. When you stop get both food and gas. Sleep is optional.
I have booked my ferry & North isld accomodation ( Waihou Bay Motor lodge fully booked for the 12/3) sorting Sth isld Acc as I write, Looking at touring the Sth isld for a week after the event before meeting my ferry in Picton then spending a few days making my way home to the Waikato
Refuel the bike and yourself at the same time.
When life throws you a curve ... Lean into it ...
In the riders seat
I did this on my Darmah back in the mid nineties, engine was rebuilt and put back in two days before I left, with all the side trips I knocked up a bit over 5000km that week it was an awesome ride
Don't think I can do it this time around but I might have to plan for the next one
"If you can make black marks on a straight from the time you turn out of a corner until the braking point of the next turn, then you have enough power."
Smarty pants... since ages ago
If he avoids Christchurch ... he'll be fine ...Otherwise, I think so far my Christchurch guesses are more of a list of where not to stay
When life throws you a curve ... Lean into it ...
she said she would !!
the ferry transition was my only real concern but think I've got it sussed (tiedowns etc, etc ) for someone's first time on a ferry with bike got me a Top10 membership to get cheap cabins & national coverage....
I Used to jog but the ice cubes kept falling out of my glass
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There are a few threads / Ride reports around from previous years, they tend to give a good overview of what to expect.
I rode most of it in Shafty's shadow in 2007 and through things largely beond my control have not done a second one.
Would love to do the 2013 but don't think I will get approval from the treasurer.
We left Tauranga on Sunday afternoon and when I got back sunday evening a week later had covered just short of 5500km what a fantastic week - wet and cold but loved it.
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Sir Jym, Tell M that the treasurer gives her approval. If she really thinks you can't afford it then I know of a suitable job down south along similar lines to what you are currently doing that pays a bit more than it used to. (Colin W is retiring).
As I'll be in the north Island at Uni the week before then I guess I'd better do again.
Time to ride
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I haven't fully planned this ride yet, but I'll be looking at somewhere around Otorohonga or Te Kuiti for the first night, maybe as far as Awakino. Opotoki or Te kaha for the second night. Kapiti Coast for the third night and first crossing in the morning. Kaikoura for the 4th night. Home for the fifth night, then an easy 2 - 3 hour ride to Bluff on the last morning.
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Ferry booking codes should be available, otherwise see if the dates for the TT event are useful for your dates. Makes the ferry cheaper, but Interislander has got harsher and it's only a small discount when it used to be around 50%...
she said she would !!
Ahipara Sun night for Cp1 Monday then Bellblock for Cp2 Tuesday, Waihau Bay for Cp3 Wednesday stay Wgtn for the night 8.25am ferry Thrusday stay Franz Josef for the night, a cruzy Friday ride to TeAnau then pop down to Bluff Saturday midday
Got ticket all sussed thanks Alantaking the Kaitaki down returning the following thursday on the Aratere do a week touring back as I have never been down south before
should be good
I Used to jog but the ice cubes kept falling out of my glass
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