DB1k 2009

[cooneyr]

I'm in for the one day mission, what time in the morning did you guy's leave last year? seems like the earlier the better.

Like Nordie said 5.30 am. We finished at around 1.30am. We got to the end of the St Arnaud end of the Howard Valley on the way north when it went dark at about 10 from memory . As I mentioned above riding in the dark with dust from the guys in front is hard work. It is like riding in very thick fog!

I'll come down to help if you need, and any date is good for me

Good on ya dude!!

You're most welcome come come and join in. Whether you are riding or not there will likely be a couple vehicles going up to St Arnaud with gear for the two day riders that you could catch a ride in.

Cheers R

[warewolf]

I'm not making commitments that far ahead yet; will know more in 6-8 weeks.

If it is the same route as last year, I will probably do the 2-day option, maybe as sweep.

[zeRax]

me and my trusty little black beast will be there

[Padmei]

I'm not making commitments that far ahead yet; will know more in 6-8 weeks.

If it is the same route as last year, I will probably do the 2-day option, maybe as sweep.

Thank god there will be some one to pick me up

[cooneyr]

I'm not making commitments that far ahead yet; will know more in 6-8 weeks.

If it is the same route as last year, I will probably do the 2-day option, maybe as sweep.

Yep same route as last year. I'm doing the two day ride as well.

There may be a couple of last minute changes for the two day riders - short legs of the side of the main route. I'll have to check them out just before the ride as they are near some active logging sites. The one day riders wont appreciate them at 11pm in the dark and they will make the route longer.

Cheers R

[warewolf]

There may be a couple of last minute changes for the two day riders - short legs of the side of the main route.

I was thinking of doing a little exploring down side-tracks, too

[cooneyr]

I was thinking of doing a little exploring down side-tracks, too

Keen to hear what you find

Cheers R

[mazz1972]

Cheers for your info cooney (& everyone else)

I have emailed my lot up here to find out their preferences and will post when I know - or get them to join KB and post themselves!. There could be up to six of them, and so far they seem to be opting for the 2-day ride.

M

[MXNUT]

Any north island "teams"?????

I would be a starter for the 2 day ride

[PLUG]

1 dayer for me

[Balrog]

1 dayer for me

Excellent

[cooneyr]

1 dayer for me

3rd time lucky? Here's hoping

Cheers R

[marks]

Any north island "teams"?????

I known to be easily (mis)led...

[Underground]

Is there a prize for the oldest bike / rider combo to finish the one dayer ?? if not I'll do the ...nah I'll do the one day anyway, what the hell !!

[OV Lander]

Commited for the January dates, but how about Waitangi Weekend?