A Pleasant Scenic Ride - The Southern Cross

**KoroJ** · 25th January 2009, 20:44

Originally Posted by RED YZFR6

What do people take as a minimum for securing their bikes when not at a place they know or trust. I was just wondering what to take to the South Island mainly as I will have to stay in backpackers ect down there and am trying to keep the weight down but dont wont to risk losing the bike either.

What are your thoughts please.

Use an ST. 300Kg with a steering lock on and the HISS ignition security means a would-be thief will probably need a hiab and a couple of grand to replace the ignition system. Otherwise, those little disc locks look compact and probably do the trick.

**Jantar** · 25th January 2009, 21:28

Originally Posted by RED YZFR6

What do people take as a minimum for securing their bikes when not at a place they know or trust. I was just wondering what to take to the South Island mainly as I will have to stay in backpackers ect down there and am trying to keep the weight down but dont wont to risk losing the bike either.

What are your thoughts please.

I have stayed at backpackers all over the country, and have generally just turned off the ignition and removed the key. In the South Island I have even been known to leave the key in the bike.

I think the main thing is to stay clear of cities, and park the bike out of sight of the road.

**RichardC** · 26th January 2009, 08:46

The next Southern Cross tour is coming in March.

The last one was an absolute blast

All the Information is at rustynuts.co.nz
Who's keen to do it again?
Richard

**TOTO** · 28th January 2009, 23:20

never done it

It doesn't say anything on the website about that event ...got an exact link ?

Very keen

**Jantar** · 28th January 2009, 23:31

Try: http://www.rustynuts.co.nz/default.aspx?PageID=40

**Lee Rusty** · 14th February 2009, 16:06

this year the Southern Cross has entries from OZ, USA, UK, Russia, GHana,

and who knows where else buy th etime it closes. Entires have past the one hundred mark now so not long to go and not many more are going to make it.

**banditrider** · 14th February 2009, 16:15

Did the East Cape road last weekend and it is in really good nick. Only one nasty section of new seal (marbles actually - hard to spot in the dark too) and the usual bumpy bits. Didn't go out to the lighthouse so not sure what the gravel is like...

**Starky307** · 14th February 2009, 19:57

Originally Posted by Jantar

Try: http://www.rustynuts.co.nz/default.aspx?PageID=40

I find very little information on that link but I think from reading your post from a couple of years ago I have worked this out.

Basically you make your own way by motorcycle to the appropriate location as listed on the website:
March 23rd, East Cape
March 24th, Cape Egmont
March 25th, Cape Reinga
March 28th, Bluff.

You must organise everything such as accomodation, ferry crossings and route to take yourself and when you arrive at the metioned location between check in times you sign the "quest" book.

Is this a correct assumption of what the southern cross tour is about?

**Meanie** · 14th February 2009, 20:35

Just booked my ferry ticket to get down south on 26th at 1.00 sailing on Bluebridge. Cant wait

**banditrider** · 15th February 2009, 09:29

Originally Posted by Starky307

I find very little information on that link but I think from reading your post from a couple of years ago I have worked this out.

Basically you make your own way by motorcycle to the appropriate location as listed on the website:
March 23rd, East Cape
March 24th, Cape Egmont
March 25th, Cape Reinga
March 28th, Bluff.

You must organise everything such as accomodation, ferry crossings and route to take yourself and when you arrive at the metioned location between check in times you sign the "quest" book.

Is this a correct assumption of what the southern cross tour is about?

That's about it alright - great fun!

Originally Posted by Meanie

Just booked my ferry ticket to get down south on 26th at 1.00 sailing on Bluebridge. Cant wait

Just need rubber...

**Meanie** · 15th February 2009, 21:21

Originally Posted by banditrider

That's about it alright - great fun!

Just need rubber...

Yep me too

**Lee Rusty** · 15th February 2009, 22:54

Originally Posted by Starky307

I find very little information on that link but I think from reading your post from a couple of years ago I have worked this out.

Basically you make your own way by motorcycle to the appropriate location as listed on the website:
March 23rd, East Cape
March 24th, Cape Egmont
March 25th, Cape Reinga
March 28th, Bluff.

You must organise everything such as accomodation, ferry crossings and route to take yourself and when you arrive at the metioned location between check in times you sign the "quest" book.

Is this a correct assumption of what the southern cross tour is about?

Thats about it you have to arrive at each checkpoint between 12 noon and 1pm. The trick is to work out your mileage, your travel times etc to get with in striking distance of the next CP the next day. No point in getting to close you just have to wait, no point in getting there late as cp will be closed and no where to sign in.
You will find if you come on the run that after an couple of hours on day one groups start to form up and travell at the same speed and even help each other with accom as they pass theu their own area . It is a really social ride with like minded people and friendships made on the SCRR generally seem to last for years ,
AT the end there is a big catered lunch and we put on a few kegs, if you stay until about 6pm the SCRR morphs into a RNMC club nite in the clubrooms at the Eagle tavern in Bluff. A great nite is had by all

The reason for making all own bookings is so your costs are kept down or up as your wallet allows. done on the cheap it will cost you about a grand possibly a bit less. Stay away from speeding tickets and keep your costs reasonable