2008 Grand Challenge

[Hitcher]

Still thinking about doing it but because i have no friends. dose any one mind keeping an eye out for me and giving a few pointer if i do go???

The GC riders are a big friendly family. Don't be afraid to ask questions during the scrutineering and pick the brains of the Rustys and others. There's always a bunch of newbies there every year. During the ride, just tag along with somebody or a group who ride at a pace and in a manner you're comfortable with. It's not a race and there's no need to speed. The trick is managing your stops. A rolling average of 70kmh will see you home in 24 hours. Most people who don't complete in the required time have either had a mechanical failure or got hopelessly lost.

[Zapf]

wow. just found this thread. I was still sitting on the fence, seeing how many ppl are coming getting keen on coming along again now.

[RiderInBlack]

wow. just found this thread. I was still sitting on the fence, seeing how many ppl are coming getting keen on coming along again now.

Be keen ta see ya there Zapf. Been too long since we last roded together.

[xgnr]

wow. just found this thread. I was still sitting on the fence, seeing how many ppl are coming getting keen on coming along again now.

Mate

Heading down on Friday. Have booked Friday and Monday off.

cheers

Stu

[Lee Rusty]

Still thinking about doing it but because i have no friends dose any one mind keeping an eye out for me and giving a few pointer if i do go???

every one will look out for you - everyone remembers their first GC and will help make yours fun.

[puddy]

wow. just found this thread. I was still sitting on the fence, seeing how many ppl are coming getting keen on coming along again now.

Go on! You know you want to! And Stu says he's going to murder you this time! Go the K BIKE!

[Qkkid]

Are the Qks going this year?

Bloody keen on doing it but think we will be too busy with students....we have got more BHS tests than you can shake a stick at!

[Zapf]

And Stu says he's going to murder you this time! Go the K BIKE!

Oh? :P just because he can't keep up last time

[Lee Rusty]

Closing entries on 10th Oct for this year nearly full now and late entries may well be turned away.

LR

[Zapf]

Closing entries on 10th Oct for this year nearly full now and late entries may well be turned away.

LR

If possible can you hold a place for me Lee? I will be able to confirm my attendence come Monday. Thanks.

[Beemer]

Mmn, let's see, Andy has done all of them to date, do you think he'll be lining up again this year? Do bears do the proverbial in the woods?!!!

Rather him than me, I think I'd be hard pressed to complete half the distance safely, especially on a seat as uncomfortable as the Goose's so I'll leave it to him to fly the flag. He really enjoys it and looks forward to catching up with all the other riders each year.

[Hitcher]

In addition to having no leave due and no money, the FJR now isn't due back in the country until November. Sigh.

[insomnia01]

Hi there all KB'ers,

Just interested in seeing how many of us are doing the Rusty's grand challenge again this year

[rasty]

Yep!...................

[xgnr]

Hi there all KB'ers,

Just interested in seeing how many of us are doing the Rusty's grand challenge again this year

Maybe do a Poll with response seen so we can all see who intends to torture themselves for 20 odd hours?

There are a couple threads out there in kiwibiker land that you could go laboriously thru I guess (if bored) then post a list for us

Cheers

Stu