Weekend cruiser
I went out to Taumutu last friday (13th). Gravel was not nice but neither were the 3 large dogs at the checkpoint trying to take chunks out of my boots. Amazing how quick the owners appeared when i turned around and started chasing them......the dogs that is.
To anyone that ever told you you’re no good… They’re no better.
Hardcore Biker
I'm going to alter my approach to the cp to reduce the gravel. And carry some sausages.
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Distance Rider
Been doing my tank bag cards for the checkpoint photos and feel really sorry for the checkers this year with my route - I'm hitting Taramakau, Crooked, Haupiri, Tobins Bridge, Otututu, Wai-iti and Pigeon Valley one after another on the same night. Going to be hard separating one night time photo of a bridge from another:-S
Hardcore Biker
Which night will this be? Saturday?
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Hardcore Biker
Doh. Of course it's Saturday night.
Likewise. Will be around Murchison around 3am I think
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L-Plate Rider
I'm hitting most of those on Friday night /Saturday morning before heading southOriginally Posted by whatastoner
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Hardcore Biker
We may pass somewhere down Southland way on Saturday lunchtime. Our route goes south friday.
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L-Plate Rider
Lol we usually pass each other at some point
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Hardcore Biker
Yep. Usually. Will keep an eye open. I'm on a new bike this year. The new Africa Twin.
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L-Plate Rider
Lol must have been a year for it, I'm on a new banditlooking forward to seeing you at the start and checking out your new bike, I was very nearly tempted by the Africa
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Hardcore Biker
See you there.
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Distance Rider
whatastoner - Yep that's right it will be Saturday night as I'm doing a similar route to you going clockwise around. Probably be hitting that area a bit earlier though as I've ended up altering my route a bit and cutting some checkpoints from my original plan. I've not had any chance to do test runs of the route or checkpoints as I've been unable to ride for 3 months, as a result I've decided to take it a bit easier.
Skinny - A big thanks for your 24 hour petrol map, saved me heaps of time when planning my route not having to try and find the info for each one.
sir.tas - His new Africa Twin is a lovely bike and I was a bit jealous when I saw it if truth be told - but let's not let on:-)
L-Plate Rider
I have set up a android database for those that wish to have the data on their phone, you can't send the data to TTHQ like you can with my iPhone app, and it is a bit more complicated to set up initially but for those who wish to use it I have attached the instructions here (hopefully it works as I'm on my phone)
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L-Plate Rider
Yep, have done the same just to see where it is and the 'Busa's front end was not very happy getting there.
Didn't see the dogs though. Suggest thems what gets there first feed them sausages laced with laxative.
Anyway the excitement is building. Route sorted. Cards done. Taking it easy this year, just doing the absolute minimum for a change as I'm away to sea Monday morning and need a clear head.
Distance Rider
Finally got to ride some of the checkpoints this weekend.
For Tuamutu I found it easiest approach via Leeston Tuamutu Road rather than Lower Lake Road as this meant only a short stretch of gravel. Also one side of the road from that direction is relatively gravel free. No dogs to report on my visit:-)
Photo of bridge at Halwell Canal was taken from the west side of the bridge. I couldn't work out why it looked different to the photo at first until the penny dropped:-) Wayne - I'm guessing it's not a problem if the photos taken on the wrong (east) side?
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