Dusty Butt, 21-22 February 2015

**Transalper** · 16th September 2014, 11:33

I emailed Epic and they will look in to it an decide if they need to change anything as soon as they can.
I phoned the one motel owner I know personally in Fairlie, he said all their rooms for that Friday/Saturday are being held until 3rd November then any not being used will be released for booking again.

**cynna** · 16th September 2014, 14:37

well that will annoy some people - more then last year.....

**flashg** · 16th September 2014, 20:08

Everything is pre booked for a wedding I was told by Kimbal motels. Epic events have booked the Gladstone hotel. I spoke with Claire and asked for a room for my son Scott and i. I told them of the accommodation problem as TA did. See what happens I guess

**Woodman** · 16th September 2014, 21:21

Never mind,battery is flat anyway.

**Transalper** · 22nd September 2014, 12:50

14 and 15 February NOW !!
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As recently updated on the Epic website.... www.epicevents.co.nz/page/87-motorbike-events+dusty-butt-db1k

Really not anything else they could do but change the date with no rooms left available in Fairlie on the original planned date.

**cynna** · 22nd September 2014, 14:23

doh that will teach me for posting up the dates they had on there site. How do i change the thread title?????

i had already booked by leave so wont be going now

**flashg** · 22nd September 2014, 16:58

Originally Posted by Transalper

14 and 15 February NOW !!
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As recently updated on the Epic website.... www.epicevents.co.nz/page/87-motorbike-events+dusty-butt-db1k

Really not anything else they could do but change the date with no rooms left available in Fairlie on the original planned date.

Sweet now to book a room

**ktmsouth** · 26th September 2014, 22:28

ok new date has been released,emm any body keen to do it non stop including the challenging stages keen to make up a group of approx three riders who dont mind pushing the boundaries

**mattsdakar** · 27th September 2014, 01:39

Originally Posted by ktmsouth

ok new date has been released,emm any body keen to do it non stop including the challenging stages keen to make up a group of approx three riders who dont mind pushing the boundaries

Hi there Ktmsouth, not to sure if you have done the route before but just to give you an idea of a time frame that you'd be looking at...the record is approx 19 hours by a Dusty Vet who had prearranged fuel drops and is a very quick rider, he rode a KTM 450 with safari tank. It maybe possible to be a bit quicker if you are in a group as he had the disadvantage of having to get off and open and close the 30 odd gates on the route, he also had heavy fog to deal with for first two hours, I for one would be impressed if you get anywhere near his time!

**Woodman** · 27th September 2014, 13:23

30 odd gates? how about 74000 damn gates?

Wonder how many there actually are? Transalper?

Probly not a starter this time(probly) Depends on the route quite a bit.

**ktmsouth** · 28th September 2014, 14:19

Originally Posted by mattsdakar

Hi there Ktmsouth, not to sure if you have done the route before but just to give you an idea of a time frame that you'd be looking at...the record is approx 19 hours by a Dusty Vet who had prearranged fuel drops and is a very quick rider, he rode a KTM 450 with safari tank. It maybe possible to be a bit quicker if you are in a group as he had the disadvantage of having to get off and open and close the 30 odd gates on the route, he also had heavy fog to deal with for first two hours, I for one would be impressed if you get anywhere near his time!

not thing like a challenge,its gota be worth a crack pre arranged fuel drop off sites,done it last year over two days

**Transalper** · 28th September 2014, 15:16

Originally Posted by ktmsouth

...done it last year over two days

There is a promise of a surprise or change or two for 2015 but that you have done one over the two days is good to hear, at least you go in with a good idea of what will be required.

Gates.... I've been fairly lucky in not having to open extreme numbers of them myself with the groups I've found myself in but weren't there are around 30 in Tompsons Gorge all by itself... though they are not always all closed.

**ktmsouth** · 28th September 2014, 18:49

Originally Posted by Transalper

There is a promise of a surprise or change or two for 2015 but that you have done one over the two days is good to hear, at least you go in with a good idea of what will be required.

Gates.... I've been fairly lucky in not having to open extreme numbers of them myself with the groups I've found myself in but weren't there are around 30 in Tompsons Gorge all by itself... though they are not always all closed.

yea mate its not really not gates that worry me its that wooden bridge just after a corner that i entered sideways and after a handfull of gas ,high sided n somehow got alot helmet gravel rash

**.chris** · 29th September 2014, 16:16

I see the latest email out says it is a GPS route only.

I loved the route sheets. Riding and fun navigating at the same time. Yeah GPS is easier and more reliable, but 10% the fun.
It seems a shame they are getting rid of that part of the ride.

**NordieBoy** · 29th September 2014, 16:27

Originally Posted by .chris

I see the latest email out says it is a GPS route only.

I loved the route sheets. Riding and fun navigating at the same time. Yeah GPS is easier and more reliable, but 10% the fun.
It seems a shame they are getting rid of that part of the ride.

Set the GPS for turn by turn navigation.