DB1k 2009

[cooneyr]

Yeah I think thats the one, its the place in the 1st two pics of this post.

I thought we might have gone a bit too far.
I felt like I was on someone elses property.

Jim

Yep that's the end of the road that we use. We asked the farmer about access cause of the private property sign up the road a bit. Seems it is there to keep out "unwanteds" but it not actually legal.

Cheers R

[pampa]

Hi all, I've added my name to the 2 dayer which I'm planning to attend .

May I ask someone to give me some advice in regards accommodation?

Cheers,
Pampa

[NordieBoy]

Hi all, I've added my name to the 2 dayer which I'm planning to attend .

May I ask someone to give me some advice in regards accommodation?

Cheers,
Pampa

Accommodation in Nelson?

[pampa]

Accommodation in Nelson?

Yeap and wherever we stay after the first day of riding.

Cheers,
Pampa

[cooneyr]

Yeap and wherever we stay after the first day of riding.

Cheers,
Pampa

Stop after the first day of riding for the two day riders is at the Nelson Rowing Club lodge. Check out the first post for details.

Cheers R

[Peril]

Hi all, I've added my name to the 2 dayer which I'm planning to attend .

May I ask someone to give me some advice in regards accommodation?

Cheers,
Pampa

Just to give you an idea,we're staying at Tahuna Beach holiday park.
Tent site is $15 per person per night,24 hour security,security gate at entrance and sounds like they've kicked all the young dickheads out nowdays and made it more of a family place.

[_Shrek_]

hi guys looking at doing this one, as i've not been following this thread could some tell me what date its on & are we riding in our own groups?

cheers K

[Transalper]

....as i've not been following this thread could some tell me what date its on & are we riding in our own groups?

cheers K

Forget following the thread, have you read post #1? you know, the one post that is regularly updated with the most current details on it.

[pampa]

Stop after the first day of riding for the two day riders is at the Nelson Rowing Club lodge. Check out the first post for details.

Cheers R

Hi, sorry didn't check first post. One thing I'm unclear (I'm kinda slow ) regarding the stop @ Nelson RC on the first night, do I need to book it or is it done by putting my name trhough?

Just to give you an idea,we're staying at Tahuna Beach holiday park.
Tent site is $15 per person per night,24 hour security,security gate at entrance and sounds like they've kicked all the young dickheads out nowdays and made it more of a family place.

Hi Peril, thanks for the advice I'll look into that one seems reasonable.

Cheers,
Pampa

[cooneyr]

Yep the "lodge" consists of 3 buildings. The First is the Kitchen with 2 ovens (mmm nachos mmmm) & fridges as well as a large open plan lounge with old couches and hinged tables for eating. Will check re plates & forks etc.

The second is the bunk house which has 4 rooms (I think) with 6 bunks per room & boys & girls showers & toilets.

The third building you guys don't need to know about because that's where I'm sleeping Mahahahaha.

The buildings are old but perfect for the adv type crew. Also there is ample room to pitch a tent if you want to do the wild thing all night & not be watched......

Hi, sorry didn't check first post. One thing I'm unclear (I'm kinda slow ) regarding the stop @ Nelson RC on the first night, do I need to book it or is it done by putting my name trhough?....

You raise a good point Pampa re number of spaces for the two day riders at Lake Rotoroa. I take it from Padmei's post that there is 4 rooms with 6 bunk i.e. a total of 24 beds. This would indicated that there is plenty of beds. I'm not sure how much space there is for gear though so even if every person has two beds, one to sleep in and one to store gear there is still enough beds for the 9 that are currently on the two day list.

I would estimate, and maybe Padmei can help, that there would be space/beds for around 15/18 riders with the remainder of the beds used for gear. I will keep an eye on the list and when the number reaches 15 (if Padmei agrees with this number) the late comers will have to think about tents etc.

Cheers R

[pampa]

You raise a good point Pampa re number of spaces for the two day riders at Lake Rotoroa. I take it from Padmei's post that there is 4 rooms with 6 bunk i.e. a total of 24 beds. This would indicated that there is plenty of beds. I'm not sure how much space there is for gear though so even if every person has two beds, one to sleep in and one to store gear there is still enough beds for the 9 that are currently on the two day list.

I would estimate, and maybe Padmei can help, that there would be space/beds for around 15/18 riders with the remainder of the beds used for gear. I will keep an eye on the list and when the number reaches 15 (if Padmei agrees with this number) the late comers will have to think about tents etc.

Cheers R

Great thanks for the detailed post.

In other order of things, fuel u said 250+ ... how much more over two fifty to be safe

Cheers,
Pampa

[cooneyr]

Great thanks for the detailed post.

In other order of things, fuel u said 250+ ... how much more over two fifty to be safe

Cheers,
Pampa

It depends on how consistent your fuel consumption is. There is one large hill climb and a few smaller hills. The distance is almost exactly 250km from fuel stop to fuel stop. Having a range of 300kms would be very nice to have but around 280km should suffice (I take no responsibility if you run out though )

Cheers R

[_Shrek_]

hi R
you will need to up date the 1st thread as they are now charging $15 per bike, I'm going through this coming week

cheers K

[cooneyr]

Thanks for that K. I'll update the first post. I guess that diesel is more expensive for their annual "maintenance".

Cheers R

[JATZ]

Great thanks for the detailed post.

In other order of things, fuel u said 250+ ... how much more over two fifty to be safe

Cheers,
Pampa

Mate, I can suck some out of my tank for you if you run out 'course the freight charge will probly cripple ya

hi R
you will need to up date the 1st thread as they are now charging $15 per bike, I'm going through this coming week

cheers K

Might see ya at the rally then Shrek. Will mrs Shrek be doing the dusty and are you doin the 1 or 2 day ?