Marathon riders

[Blackshear]

I've only clocked up 15,000k's in the 10 months I've owned my bike, and here you crazy buggers are talking openly about 1000k's for lunch every second day!
Perhaps once I aquire one of my 4 dream bikes

[Gremlin]

I've only clocked up 15,000k's in the 10 months I've owned my bike, and here you crazy buggers are talking openly about 1000k's for lunch every second day!

Yeah, the slight downside to racking up those kilometres.

My current bike has been on the road for about 5 months (rest has been in shop, servicing etc). Currently sitting at probably 19,400km.

Yes... I am going to get raped come re-sale

[Anarkist]

Fuck worrying about k's on the bike.
It's there to be enjoyed. Ride it, love it. Worry about it later.

Ignorance is bliss.

[TOTO]

Oh so there is a few

Could be in touch with yaz soon


edit: well you are a very pretty honda riding boy Gremlin

[Gremlin]

edit: well you are a very pretty honda riding boy Gremlin

I told you already... speak to one of the true honda riding boys, maybe one fancies you?

[LBD]

Fuck worrying about k's on the bike.
It's there to be enjoyed. Ride it, love it. Worry about it later.

Zackerly... if you own a bike because you enjoy riding, ride it.

Re marathon riding- Cliched maybe, but I get into a focused zone which takes my mind of everything else (work). The longer the ride, the more relaxed my mind. And the more tired my body, the better I sleep....the better the holiday.

[insomnia01]

Going for my 3rd GC in a row this year ( last year was the highest drop out rate to date of riders @ 30 I think ) VERY ADDICTIVE I have found since I first attempted ( & completed just like last year ) the GC.... a few months out I start " Training " I spose you could call it ie: night rides long day rides etc,etc more to condition the mind than the body as both need to be on song in order to complete the 24hr mark let only do a sub 20hr time ( best time to date was last year 20hr 40mins then 3-4hr's then rode home & up for work the next day ) my scooter is set up for this type of riding ( Ohlins suspension, F1 highrise bar, lowered pegs,rider seat, heated grips ) as this is my style , but I also like to dish it out to the sporties around the Coro loop when ever....I'll keep a eye on this thread

[Mystic13]

I am in the 10K paid up and confirmed....I did think about the $ but I guess my case is a little different, I only get to see my bike for a short time twice a year and want to enjoy it as much as possible.

One of the good things about the 10K is that everything is organised ..ride, sleep, ride, sleep, etc no tents to pitch, comfy beds, food organised etc, and it is a challenge with goals set. And then there is the bonhommie with other riders of similar ilk.

I have done some long trips in the past long days on my own, and others in the company of friends. On team trips, the daily distances were limited to make it more of a holiday by the others, ie lets stop here for morning tea/ photo shoot/ sit in the sun, (numbum stops) all good but it meant turning back short of my goal of reaching North Cape, Norway. But then thats the democratic/team spirit approach. With the 10K targets are set and all riders are of like mind.

I am reallly looking forward to this...10 months away and I am laying awake planning...I already have the 5 k tire change and service booked for the 22nd March 2010....and leave approved....

I'm in awe.....

The Turangi to Timaru day looks like an interesting one.

[LBD]

I'm in awe.....

The Turangi to Timaru day looks like an interesting one.

Main roads, rest in Wellington, sleep on ferry....is an okay run.

Te Anau to Picton via West coast is a nice day, return in a day via east coast is a bit of drag with the towns and traffic. Right around the SI, coast most major sealed roads in a weekend (Leave Chch 4pm friday) is a good run....two up...1980...

[LBD]

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