DB1k 2009

[Underground]

You are probably right with that weather cooney, wet roads , not much rain,perfect conditions for DB'ing (take the wets tho)

[Aslan]

Just a quick reminder to all those travelling into Nelson for the DB09...keep your speeds down anywhere within 50km of Nelson, the cops are hammering bikes at the moment, plenty of unmarked and HWY patrol cars out there. Saw 5 separate bikes pulled over last 2 days...stink one boys. Mostly roadies tho, hehehe

cheers for the warning Crazy Frog - disturbing number of m/cycle accidents currently - so.... let's all have fun to the max and ride safe ..... Cheers Aslan

[TuckerBag]

Hi Nordie,

I was about to book in at the Tahunanui camp ground, but I see you are offering a few berths at your place.
I would like to take a single berth if thats OK? Fri and Sun night.
I will have tent and (very thin) mattress onboard for what its worth.

I am starting my twisted trip south tomorrow (30th) from Tauranga so won't be checking the forum too often.

The seat on on the XT400 is pretty average, so I will probably already have a monkey-butt of my very own by the time I get to Werewolfs. :-) Hate to think what the DB1k will add.

A big thanks in advance to all the organisers and supporters.
See you all at the WW den. Cool.

[Padmei]

I think there may be a few beds at our place over before DB. Will know just before if family staying in chch so pm me if you want a bed.

[cooneyr]

Just a quick reminder to all those travelling into Nelson for the DB09...keep your speeds down anywhere within 50km of Nelson, the cops are hammering bikes at the moment, plenty of unmarked and HWY patrol cars out there. Saw 5 separate bikes pulled over last 2 days...stink one boys. Mostly roadies tho, hehehe

Better idea - take the roads thems fellas dont travel. We are adventurers after all Good idea on the heads up though. There has been stacks of bikes heading between NN and the north (both in and out) over the past couple of days.

Cheers R

[Crisis management]

Just a brief "Good Luck" to you all over the next few days, I will think of you while I'm lying in the sun/rain up here!
Have a great ride guys and remember you've actually got to finish to come first so keep your brains engaged.


Iain

[Racing Dave]

Hi Guys,

I was expecting to join you this Saturday, but due to work commitments that's not possible, so I went yesterday.

Stunning weather all the way, so I hope you get the same on the 3rd/4th.

My bike only requires one stop, so without riding at a risky pace I can maintain a decent average speed, starting and finishing in daylight. Very little traffic anywhere, although in Molesworth I passed a 4WD stranded with two punctures. Don't forget your spare tubes!

Both the Mangatapu and Porika Tracks are in rough condition, with quite decent ruts on the climb up from Maitai Valley. Big bikes without real knobblies might find it exciting, I think.

I second the thoughts on Onamalutu, I doubt there'll be logging on Saturday morning, particularly that early. If you focus on the road, you don't notice the Road Closed sign!

The first ford on Taylor Pass Road had water flowing in it, and the concrete base is smooth and slimey - very slippery.

Very windy at the top of Black Birch in a nor'wester.

The other 4WD tracks (Braeburn, Maruia) are in excellent order, as are all the shingle roads. The climb up to Flora Saddle is very corrugated.

I thought the route notes were pretty good, so thanks for producing and posting them for all. Instruction 105 should read Tapawera Glenhope Road, not Tadmore.

Good luck to all this weekend, I look forward to reading the tales which I'm sure will emerge.

Raise some dust!

[Balrog]

Top effort Dave

Pity you couldn't make the 3&4 but good on you for going anyway.

[CrazyFrog]

Hi Guys,

I was expecting to join you this Saturday, but due to work commitments that's not possible, so I went yesterday.

Bloody burglar, stealing our limelight!
Cheers anyway Dave, thanks for the track reports although I didn't think the Mangatapu was THAT bad, same as the corrugations up Mt Arthur...I guess it depends how you individually set up ya bike. Not normally an issue on the big KTM, we like it rough.
I don't think we're gonna get much rain around Marlborough before Sat, maybe showers on Friday. Roll on Saturday.......

[warewolf]

We're getting the bbq stuff organised, can those that can help please email me or pm me their email addy? Would like to co-ordinate others to make some salads or whatever. (Easier off-line with email).

We will need another bbq (maybe) , table, and maybe some chairs.

Ta

[MotoRad-ical]

Hey all were trailering our bikes up tomorrow AM (31st) If any of you hard core bikers that are planning to ride up from chch and want a wee bag of geartaken iv got space for a bag or two. PM me and well sort something.
Otherwise will see you all there ride safe but ride hard

Oh and watch out for

[helenoftroy]

We're getting the bbq stuff organised, can those that can help please email me or pm me their email addy? Would like to co-ordinate others to make some salads or whatever. (Easier off-line with email).

We will need another bbq (maybe) , table, and maybe some chairs.

Ta

The young MotoRad Matt will be along too(names not on register )
Really appreciate warewolf & Co organising the BBQ ....

[Peril]

Tweaked my back (again!) this morning before going to work.Hoping like hell my physio can put it back in place tomorrow otherwise I might be having a non riding holiday in Nelson.I really don't want to miss this for another year

[Transalper]

If your backs not right this weekend, TimG and I are still looking at a two day run over Waitangi day and Saturday 7th February.
We are now thinking about just doing our run based out of Christchurch with one stop around Murchson or where ever.
At this point there is no support planned or accommodation worked out.

I'm also still going up in time for the one day run with the rest of them this coming Saturday.

[NordieBoy]

no problem. 8 north road nelson

Hi Nordie,

I was about to book in at the Tahunanui camp ground, but I see you are offering a few berths at your place.
I would like to take a single berth if thats OK? Fri and Sun night.
I will have tent and (very thin) mattress onboard for what its worth.