1KC - 1,000km Cruise

[P38]

My current strategy for completing the 1KC is to just turn up and do it Cold Turkey.

Cheers
Pete

[awa355]

Sorted out general bike fuel range and finished second distance goal and navigation tasks.
i noticed even in the boondocks no cell coverage you aren't really all that far from a house.
the further out in the country the better the roads are.

For all you distance riders out there - am i better off to ride what I think will be the course (or part thereof) or just anywhere I am not familar with, as long as i plan course, fuel stops so i can be as efficient time wise.

Don't get too hung up about this particular course. Just get used to doing longer rides in any direction. Find your 'happy' pace and you can knock out any road on the day.

[eldog]

Don't get too hung up about this particular course. Just get used to doing longer rides in any direction. Find your 'happy' pace and you can knock out any road on the day.

not hung up about any course, i am just finding its better to do a variety of rides, not just extending the same one.

happy pace is slightly slower than the normal traffic, i just let them thru, most seem happy i do that.

variety can be the spice of life on the road.

just missed being TEE boned last night. I slowed when I had the right of way, should have gassed it, we both slowed 'ESTOP BRAKING' almost took each other out.

planning some longer rides. Just finding doing them on my own is so much more pleasurable.

[insomnia01]

For all you distance riders out there - am i better off to ride what I think will be the course (or part thereof) or just anywhere I am not familar with, as long as i plan course, fuel stops so i can be as efficient time wise.

just do some longer than usual rides, don't worry about where mix it up cant be that hard, when we get the actual route with nominated photo check points plan your fuel stops/rest stops & we'll see you on the day Enjoy the ride is the most important thing

[nzspokes]

On the map are the toilets marked?

You know, old man bladder and all?

Or should I set up a hose system. This my effect rear wheel traction.

By the way, may not pay to follow me to close.

[awa355]

On the map are the toilets marked?

You know, old man bladder and all?

Or should I set up a hose system. This my effect rear wheel traction.

By the way, may not pay to follow me to close.

The perfect solution. You may have to start off as early as you can.

[caspernz]

On the map are the toilets marked?

You know, old man bladder and all?

Or should I set up a hose system. This my effect rear wheel traction.

By the way, may not pay to follow me to close.

http://www.dryfella.co.nz/shop/Dryfe...ter+Packs.html

The alfresco method of personal relief works quite well, unless you suffer from stage fright

[eldog]

just do some longer than usual rides, don't worry about where mix it up cant be that hard, Enjoy the ride is the most important thing

Yep, already onto it , just means no riding during the week. oh well them is the breaks
Got to do a few more longer rides to get regular (no old man bladder here)

More time for planning the getaways, "just popping down to the shops dear, wont be a mo".

[nzspokes]

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The alfresco method of personal relief works quite well, unless you suffer from stage fright

Well more thought, I can run a hose to the tank to give me the extra range. Or run a hose to the headers so i can create smoke for when the Fuzz chase me.

[eldog]

Well more thought, I can run a hose to the tank to give me the extra range. Or run a hose to the headers so i can create smoke for when the Fuzz chase me.

I dont need a hose to connect to the tank.

We track you via the smoke and wave at the blue disco lights as we go passed. Theres only 1 road in and out of the east cape unless your taking the KDX.

[caspernz]

Well more thought, I can run a hose to the tank to give me the extra range. Or run a hose to the headers so i can create smoke for when the Fuzz chase me.

Eat some asparagus the night before then...

I dont need a hose to connect to the tank.

We track you via the smoke and wave at the blue disco lights as we go passed. Theres only 1 road in and out of the east cape unless your taking the KDX.

So you mean I can't sneak my helicopter into action for a quick lap around East Cape?

[eldog]

So you mean I can my helicopter into action for a quick lap around East Cape?

go for it, i will be watching for whales.
will be a good ride if you have a GoPro

been a while since I have been in a 'copter

[Maha]

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The alfresco method of personal relief works quite well, unless you suffer from stage fright

The Shewee could come in handy where stage fright is a concern ...http://www.shewee.co.nz/

I dont need a hose to connect to the tank.

We track you via the smoke and wave at the blue disco lights as we go passed. Theres only 1 road in and out of the east cape unless your taking the KDX.

What bike are you wheeling out for the E-Dog?

[eldog]

What bike are you wheeling out for Eldog?

We have given him something he never thought he would be riding till he was much older.....
wheel it in. Here's a pic
http://hight3ch.com/wp-content/uploa...2/Dolmette.jpg

Awa I have a couple of spare chainsaws so you can repair your bike, while we do the cruise.

Completed a few more short runs this week getting a few more ks in on roads I don't know

[awa355]

Long distance clothing.
For years I wore jeans but found that some brands with the seams of triple stitching and/or rivets on the rear pockets would begin to annoy me after a while.

Some riders swear by cycling shorts, one told me he wears polar fleece type track pants under his bike pants.
What is your preference?