2008 Grand Challenge

**RiderInBlack** · 3rd October 2008, 16:05

Yep. Have Friday off. Down ta the Camping grounds Friday 800km away from home. Rest up (I'm not to wired up for the run) until the start 3:18pm Sat. Should fin in heaps of time on Sun all going well 1600km later. Bed and up Mon ta ride back ta Whangarei 800km away. Now if ya think that is doing it hard, I'd tell ya that is the lazy way. Know a Whangarei rider that would do that all over the Weekend.
On the Rusty Nuts Tiki Tour (Must have another go at that) Day one was 800. Day two was 1000km. Day three was 1000km but had ta pull out due too a cold (Bugger it). Some did 1400km day three with 1000km to do day four and another 1000km five

Only four made the most of the run (I think that is right but ask Lee Rusty for the low down on that one).
Hey Lee, would like another stab at the Tiki tour one day. I know it was a one off, but I'd love ta having another go at knocking that bugger off. Plan ta do it one day even if The Rusties don't run it again. Is definitely a life goal of mine. In the two year plan.

**bryce** · 3rd October 2008, 18:53

work out a plan of fuel stops to suit your range,it can be quicker to ride in to a check ,check in and move on to a quieter station for gas i will be taking
a 5 litre can this year but other years i,ve had to back track for gas .it like a big game of leap frog .you meet different people at different stops .and there are bikes at just about every station you pass, if you ride with a mate with less range work your stops out together to keep stops to a minimum ,also meal stops ,one year i rode with three ,planned tea at 7 ,as we rode out off the check before james said we stop at 9pm. at the next stop moose disrobed as james did a quick fill , i thought he had told moose ,so lost 15-20 mins.

**puddy** · 4th October 2008, 16:59

Originally Posted by RiderInBlack

Yep. Have Friday off. Down ta the Camping grounds Friday 800km away from home. Rest up (I'm not to wired up for the run) until the start 3:18pm Sat. Should fin in heaps of time on Sun all going well 1600km later. Bed and up Mon ta ride back ta Whangarei 800km away.

See, it is you that gets us lost! For me, Turangi to Akld is about 330kms, and Whangarei is another 180ish kms. That 800 you speak of must include a Tiki Tour or TWO!

Say no to Dougs! (sorry DRUGS!)

**puddy** · 4th October 2008, 17:07

People ya don't see at the GC....
DMNTD-even the bloke with the girly name is having a go this year!
jafar-take the blue pill!
boomer-go on!
beyond-you'd be a fu*%ing LEGEND!
mormon stunt crew-a lot of posts...how 'bout some riding!
Quasi-you have to if carver does!
idleidolidyll-don't be.............idle.........idol..........!!!
Anybody I've missed?

**Zapf** · 4th October 2008, 18:41

Originally Posted by puddy

People ya don't see at the GC....
DMNTD-even the bloke with the girly name is having a go this year!
jafar-take the blue pill!
boomer-go on!
beyond-you'd be a fu*%ing LEGEND!
mormon stunt crew-a lot of posts...how 'bout some riding!
Quasi-you have to if carver does!
idleidolidyll-don't be.............idle.........idol..........!!!
Anybody I've missed?

Na... those peeps arn't hard enough to do it. your normal fine weather biker will just get lost at night.

**Hitcher** · 4th October 2008, 21:23

Originally Posted by Zapf

your normal fine weather biker will just get lost at night.

Particularly when it's pissing down and gusting to over 130kmh. That's what makes it special. And that coffee at 5:00am more enjoyable, when you're wet and frozen...

**Taz** · 5th October 2008, 13:51

Originally Posted by Hitcher

Particularly when it's pissing down and gusting to over 130kmh. That's what makes it special. And that coffee at 5:00am more enjoyable, when you're wet and frozen...

Damn right. And roadworks at 3am on SH22 and watching the dawn slowly creep in...... And finishing the ride and being unable to sleep

**Hitcher** · 5th October 2008, 14:55

Originally Posted by Anthrax

And finishing the ride and being unable to sleep

Now that is one problem I have never had.

**mangell6** · 5th October 2008, 16:00

A 600km practice ride yesterday in the gusts over to Waipukarau via Wimbledon and back to Hunterville and then SH1 home.
The breeze was a good bit of practice and the rain at the end was acceptable as well.

**RiderInBlack** · 5th October 2008, 16:28

Originally Posted by puddy

See, it is you that gets us lost! For me, Turangi to Akld is about 330kms, and Whangarei is another 180ish kms. That 800 you speak of must include a Tiki Tour or TWO!

Say no to Dougs! (sorry DRUGS!)

Ooops. Just retracted the route I used last time. 584.5km (not Miles

) one way. Hunter Rd, Parakao, Whangarei to Turangi via SH30. No worries, I get there. Ya sure ya don't want ta follow me this year Puddy

**puddy** · 8th October 2008, 15:51

Originally Posted by RiderInBlack

Ooops. Just retracted the route I used last time. 584.5km (not Miles

) one way. Hunter Rd, Parakao, Whangarei to Turangi via SH30. No worries, I get there. Ya sure ya don't want ta follow me this year Puddy

Yeah OK, as long as I can rig up that 40 litre Safari tank!

**RiderInBlack** · 8th October 2008, 15:58

Will be heading down The Fri Before the GC. Will be in AK early enough ta get last min bike stuff in Takapunga before heading down ta Taurangi Via SH30. Anyone want ta Join me on the way?

**Wiki Drifter** · 8th October 2008, 18:38

does anybody know a number I can call to confirm if my entry form has been received? I sent it on Oct 1st but no reply yet

given that the cut off is 2 days away I really don't want to miss out.

**Zapf** · 8th October 2008, 18:54

Originally Posted by RiderInBlack

Will be heading down The Fri Before the GC. Will be in AK early enough ta get last min bike stuff in Takapunga before heading down ta Taurangi Via SH30. Anyone want ta Join me on the way?

What time Friday?

We are planning to leave Auckland around 4pm Friday.