Tt2000 2019

**PistonBlown** · 6th October 2018, 10:16

Well tried out Ranfurly Adv Flyer (aka Danseys Pass Coach Inn) coming from the North. Unfortunately the steep sections are just too much for the Spyder with the back wheel going all over the place - that's not something you want with those drop-offs:-O It's fine when I can take my time but would be a mistake on a TT. There's also one bridge with a gap in the middle which makes things 'fun' when your on a 3-wheeler.

The southern way in is simple enough so looks like I'll be taking the long way around.

I can report that accommodation at the Coach Inn is fantastic though - certainly not suitable for TT'ing as there would be no encouragement to get going in the morning:-)

**BMWST?** · 6th October 2018, 20:19

Originally Posted by FJRider

Depending on the intended route of participants ... and the time of day they'll be in the area ... will accommodation in Twizel be needed. Even allowing for checkpoint stops ... it's only about four and a half hours south of Yaldhurst.

all good points,but if one was intending on staying in or near twizel ....reconsider

**FJRider** · 6th October 2018, 21:05

Originally Posted by BMWST?

all good points,but if one was intending on staying in or near twizel ....reconsider

With a BIG rowing event in the town at the time ... unwise ...

Omarama is much better ... the pub is closer ...

**wpoll** · 9th October 2018, 13:30

Originally Posted by PistonBlown

I can report that accommodation at the Coach Inn is fantastic though - certainly not suitable for TT'ing as there would be no encouragement to get going in the morning:-)

I've stayed there often... best pub in the world.... and yeah, you DON'T want to be in a hurry - it's best enjoyed in a more leisurely fashion!

**Racing Dave** · 20th October 2018, 09:02

It was a pretty nice day in North Canterbury, yesterday. Nicki and I went nowhere in particular...

**wpoll** · 20th October 2018, 21:32

Originally Posted by Racing Dave

It was a pretty nice day in North Canterbury, yesterday. Nicki and I went nowhere in particular...

Good to see someone is able to take advantage of the good weather...

What was the road up to the Glens of Tekoa like? When I rode in there last April, Te Koa Road was a 'mare of deep river stone gravel - I did more slithering than a snake in sand....

**Racing Dave** · 22nd October 2018, 09:58

Originally Posted by wpoll

What was the road up to the Glens of Tekoa like? When I rode in there last April, Te Koa Road was a 'mare of deep river stone gravel - I did more slithering than a snake in sand....

It's definitely not that bad now.

Certainly the 'gravel' is more rocky than shingly, but there are 'mostly' three grooves clear of said stones (always at least two) so we could bomb along in either the left-most or centre groove at 100 without any bother at all. In the gorge area, they've been carrying out quite a lot of quarrying of the hillsides to (presumably) widen the road around the tight bends, but the surface is sealed there and I'm sure the works will be complete before February.

**wpoll** · 3rd November 2018, 22:00

Slight change to the GPS location for the Lyndon ADV Flyer, due to an error on my part. Thanks to Racing Dave for picking it up.

The TT2000 web site has the updated information, including PDFs, maps etc.

**BMWST?** · 3rd November 2018, 22:38

so is it as easy as going into basecamp ,opening that way point and re typing the co oridinates? Does that automatically shift it on my maps etc??

**wpoll** · 3rd November 2018, 22:41

Originally Posted by BMWST?

so is it as easy as going into basecamp ,opening that way point and re typing the co oridinates? Does that automatically shift it on my maps etc??

Pretty much - yeah. Depends on how you have it set up but simply editing the waypoint coordinate should do it.

**Racing Dave** · 1st December 2018, 10:43

Originally Posted by wpoll

Slight change to the GPS location for the Lyndon ADV Flyer, due to an error on my part. Thanks to Racing Dave for picking it up.

The TT2000 web site has the updated information, including PDFs, maps etc.

The true location of the sign is about 2.4km closer to Lake Lyndon than the original co-ordinates indicated. It's really easy to see, even in the dark.

Yes, I know the T-shirt's not the 2019 one, I was merely timing myself between a few checkpoints and wanted to make the practice as realistic as possible.

**Hairymcsweary** · 6th January 2019, 07:17

Went for a test ride around Alexandra CP, Ranfurly flyer and CP couple of days ago to check whether accessories mountings were going to shake off and test route times. Alexandra CP is overgrown at the moment and hard to see bicycles when approaching. Malcom Taylor who has done a couple TT2000 in the past lives down there, I'm sure he'll give it a haircut if I ask him nicely.

**Racing Dave** · 19th January 2019, 09:54

Originally Posted by Hairymcsweary

Went for a test ride around Alexandra CP, Ranfurly flyer and CP couple of days ago to check whether accessories mountings were going to shake off and test route times. Alexandra CP is overgrown at the moment and hard to see bicycles when approaching. Malcom Taylor who has done a couple TT2000 in the past lives down there, I'm sure he'll give it a haircut if I ask him nicely.

Better ask more nicely - nothing's changed yet...

Further, while in the area, I checked out the Alexandra ADV Flyer at Fraser Dam. As Wayne says in the notes, the road is narrow and rutted and particularly the last km would be dodgy if it was wet. There are a couple of traps for the unwary, as far as navigation goes, once on Fraser Dam Road. That is, about halfway up, the 'main' track appears to bear left at a Y-junction. Don't be fooled; that's access for an earth-moving project up the hill; bear right. Finally, when the dam itself hoves into view, again the 'main' track appears to bear left. That's access to elsewhere; once more, bear right.

Disclaimer; the T-shirt in the photos is not 2019's one; I was just doing a realistic trial for timing purposes.

Roll on February...