2013 Queen's Birthday Ride - Canterbury

**hilslamer** · 31st May 2013, 18:38

Originally Posted by mattsdakar

Hey Josh,
Ian's mate Tim has had to pull out, has some health issues that have apparently flared up
Rgds Matt

Correction: If there is still a slot open, I feel good enough to do this....prepping bike tonight. Good for 280kms at a fill easy, will have warm clothes and sleeping bag.

Tips on food? Anyone bringing freeze dried/Jetboil/etc? I have all and will bring to share if needed.

PM'ing shortly...STOKED!!!

**hilslamer** · 31st May 2013, 18:40

This message is to be more involved with the site so I can PM.

**hilslamer** · 31st May 2013, 18:40

This message is to be more involved with the site so I can PM...again.

**hilslamer** · 31st May 2013, 18:41

Does anyone know how many posts I need to have to PM?

**hilslamer** · 31st May 2013, 18:44

Attempting to PM after this one...

**Transalper** · 31st May 2013, 18:55

I'm mostly going to be using freeze dried food... add hot water and wait.
Food been an issue for me in the past but just tried this stuff and is good enough for me as a fussy bugger to eat without forcing it down.

Who you trying to PM?

**hilslamer** · 31st May 2013, 19:02

Originally Posted by Transalper

I'm mostly going to be using freeze dried food... add hot water and wait.
Food been an issue for me in the past but just tried this stuff and is good enough for me as a fussy bugger to eat without forcing it down.

Who you trying to PM?

Sweet. How are you making hot water? I have a Jetboil, but is a little on the high-volume side to carry on a bike. I am certainly willing to share if I bring it, of course. I have plenty of meals that I stockpiled after a sale a while back so that won't be a problem, I just need to know how many to bring/what intervals we will need to support ourselves.

PM'ing solved; got enough posts to go through.

It's my birthday today/tonight so going out to dinner with the GF then back to finish bike prep.

**Transalper** · 31st May 2013, 19:08

I'm copying ADVGD's move on cookers, we are using MSR Wisperlight's, don't know about others.
Still trying to fit stuff on the WR tonight myself.

Will txt ADVGD to make sure he see's the latest posts but he sent info pack/itinery emails a day or so ago.

Just remembered I need to get cash for access etc... off to get tea and do that now. Be checking back later too.

**mattsdakar** · 31st May 2013, 21:11

Hey Hilslamer,
Check your pm's inbox and emails

**ADVGD** · 31st May 2013, 21:47

Arrived in Chch. All on track this end, will see you all in the morning at the meet point.

Originally Posted by hilslamer

Correction: If there is still a slot open, I feel good enough to do this

As long as you are up to it that's fine mate. Keep in mind this will be a test of bike and body, if you are not 100% it may not be wise/safe to attempt. Presuming Matt sent you the ride overview email, have a read of all the details and make sure you are comfortable with distances/requirements etc.

Cheers

**hilslamer** · 1st June 2013, 00:04

Originally Posted by ADVGD

As long as you are up to it that's fine mate. Keep in mind this will be a test of bike and body, if you are not 100% it may not be wise/safe to attempt.

All good, bike prep done and heading to bed now...meet SpgFld in the AM.

**ADVGD** · 1st June 2013, 16:13

Originally Posted by ADVGD

Keep in mind this will be a test of bike and body

Originally Posted by ADVGD

I have an ElectroSport stator here (rated as a 40% increase) but have not fitted as the OEM is currently supplying all the power I need. A case of, don't fix it if it ain't broke

The irony... day #1 of a 3 day ride and my stator fails.

I have a brand new one in the garage... 500km away

All bike shops in Chch shut. Is there anyone in Chch that has a stator (new or secondhand) for sale so I can at least pickup on day 2 and day 3?