1KC - 1,000km Cruise

[release_the_bees]

I'm definitely keen assuming I (and bike) get through the NI800 unscathed this weekend. I'm currently nursing a bit of a hamstring injury, so hopefully it comes though this weekend without aggravation.

I'd definitely like to do it again though, especially after last year - I was late starting due to having to make some roadside repairs on the way to the start venue and I ended up riding the whole 1000 km without seeing another 1KC rider.

Also, the announed route is extra motivation - it's pretty hard to turn down an opportunity to ride around the East Cape.

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[Euro2018]

I'm in.

Tried and failed in 2017, learnt some lessons, better riding gear and better bike this time around.
Might even get some practice in before hand, anyone interested in a 1 or 2 days excursion around the Cape ?

[Euro2018]

Checkpoints for the 1KC were sent out this morning.
I'm riding on my own at this stage. If you want to buddy up with someone, I'm keen.
I'm expecting it to take me about 13-14 hours.

[insomnia01]

13Hrs 11mins according to Google maps if you map the entire ride excluding rest breaks, early start would be recommended as it will be a long day with the weather looking reasonable all round as well

[eldog]

I have excelled myself today. Tyres checked, plugs checked, air filter checked, Oil changed. Clean and lube the chain tomorrow.

Friday night, explain how much money I will need for gas and how it is too late to pull out now.

Awa This is almost the same route we did last time

I will miss your navigation skills and determination to finish.

Still stuck on fuel stop for first leg and unsure about range for east Cape leg 350 is sort of the max range. May have to chance a fuel stop part way through.

Otherwise looking forward to it.

[Euro2018]

Awa This is almost the same route we did last time

I will miss your navigation skills and determination to finish.

Still stuck on fuel stop for first leg and unsure about range for east Cape leg 350 is sort of the max range. May have to chance a fuel stop part way through.

Otherwise looking forward to it.

I have plenty of storage, happy to carry spare fuel for you. I have about 350km range on a tank.

[insomnia01]

Still stuck on fuel stop for first leg and unsure about range for east Cape leg 350 is sort of the max range. May have to chance a fuel stop part way through..

I find running the map through Google maps indicating CP to CP helps with planning gas stops IE: km's from CP tp Cp total = fuel stop. I hope to get from start to Opotiki for first fuel stop, top up in Tolaga bay top up again Opotiki which should get me back to the finish

[eldog]

Ok should just make
Hamilton to Opotiki
Gisborne to Opotiki.

It will be a stretch as I have not really tested the bike to its extreme fuel range limits.

Now for the GPS to actually work properly on the day.

Can't wait.

[insomnia01]

Ok should just make
Hamilton to Opotiki
Gisborne to Opotiki.

It will be a stretch as I have not really tested the bike to its extreme fuel range limits.

Now for the GPS to actually work properly on the day.

Can't wait.

what you riding if you don't mind me asking? 325km from Gizzy to Opotiki, could be an idea to top up for fuel either gizzy or Tolaga bay as fuel further up could be $$$$ or even closed

[veldthui]

GPS puts it at just over 1100kms. Only really need two stops for that for me. Gisborne and Opotiki but might hit Opotiki twice. Aim at 300km legs which gives me a buffer of 200kms just in case.
Weather looks reasonable at present for the ride but the ride up to Hamilton from the naki may be a wet one.

[insomnia01]

showers for the Waikato/Naki John but I'm sure you wont notice it

[Euro2018]

I plotted the check points, times & distances in a spreadsheet.
Looks like 6am depart, 8pm arrival (roughly)

Does this look right ?

https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets...it?usp=sharing

[eldog]

Bandit
Euro you are a bit fast.

Should allow 5 min per fuel stop a couple of minutes each top for stretch and drink/yak.

I roughly do 67 kph average.
For 6 oclock start and 1100 km

1100/67 + 6 = approx 10.45 finish

8pm would be fantastic but not possible with my current fitness, skill level and overall state of mind.

We may strike low traffic this will reduce the times as well.

Got the extra fuel sorted as long as it doesn't fall off.
Fuel opotiki. Gisborne. Tologa bay. Opotiki.

[Euro2018]

It's rough. I'm just using Google maps times and hadn't allowed for stops etc.
Mostly my question was "have I got the route right ?" or "are you and I going in the same direction ?"

I've added 5 mins to each check point and 3x 10 min fuel & food stops.
Placement of the fuel stops hasn't been thought about, they're just there to get the times right.
I've added a line for "Back onto SH5" as it's sunset at 8pm and I'd like to get back onto a familiar road by the time it's dark. The route from Lake Rotoma boat ramp (last check point) can either go north of Rotorua or south of the lake and through Rotorua (3 mins longer). Tempted to take the 3 min longer route as it gives me a fuel/food stop option in Rotorua and more of the road is familiar.
That brings me in to Hamilton at 9pm.

I did a daytime 500km ride to Eltham and back a few weeks ago and averaged 70 something kph.

[banditrider]

I plan on an average of 80 (always seem to beat it somehow), 5 mins for a photo, 10 for fuel (aim to beat those too).

1,000km is usually an easy 12-12.5 hours with a half hour for lunch

It can depend on your riding companions