We are but pretenders.

**Eddieb** · 13th July 2010, 18:45

http://www.advrider.com/forums/showthread.php?t=585918

**tri boy** · 13th July 2010, 19:00

Been reading that thread.
Very keen men indeed. (helps to have your own slaves/winch men).
I'd use marks, but he would skive off into the bush for his own reccies.

**cooneyr** · 13th July 2010, 21:33

Been reading that thread too. Keep thinking it would be awesome to see Birchy giving some of that a nudge

**Waihou Thumper** · 13th July 2010, 21:38

I remember that last photo, the Indonesian guy was thinking of riding down this bank...haha. Look at it! No frikkin way.....

**igor** · 13th July 2010, 21:55

u can do that Eddie. Take ya bike to Rotorua redwoods and do the Nationaldownhill for mountain bikes. unsure if mountain bikers will be happy

**bart** · 13th July 2010, 21:59

I've been following that too. Amazed at where the 4wd's go. Crazy shit.

That guys running trials tyres, so it's no wonder he gets stuck.

**marks** · 14th July 2010, 08:29

Thanks - but no thanks

I don't mind a challenge - as long as I have a reasonable chance of being able to ride over it - but the moment you have to start dragging bikes around for extended periods - unless you are very fit - your energy disappears at a disproportionate rate and with it your enjoyment.

I know a guy who likes this sort of riding - there is a good reason he has trouble finding people to ride with.

**DMNTD:Me** · 14th July 2010, 12:03

OMFG...just read the whole thread. Pure Legend!
Intrigued to see the finish

**Bald Eagle** · 14th July 2010, 15:18

Insanity would be a recovery state for these guys. In bloody credible.

**kevfromcoro** · 14th July 2010, 15:38

Farkin arse... now thats an ADV...........

Righto u lot.. whoes in next time round????

**Taz** · 14th July 2010, 15:40

I'm in .

**NordieBoy** · 14th July 2010, 15:53

Originally Posted by igor

u can do that Eddie. Take ya bike to Rotorua redwoods and do the Nationaldownhill for mountain bikes. unsure if mountain bikers will be happy

Once you get down the downhill go back up it again.
For a week.
In the rain.
Whilst carrying a hive of angry bees on your back

**clint640** · 14th July 2010, 16:06

Originally Posted by Anthrax

I'm in .

Me too. I'll carry your gear. Just gotta go ask my mate Raana if I can borrow his truck for a couple of weeks. Might hafta fit some aircon though.

**wysper** · 14th July 2010, 16:12

Sweet Jesus that is brutal. That is some serious off road riding right there.

That will surely become the stuff of legend.

**Monstaman** · 14th July 2010, 16:23

Great thread and hardcore ... love it!!

That is bloody hard work tho, we get into that in the trucks, deep rivers, big deep bogs, lots of winching, wheels off the ground etc. squashed between trees .. the occasional role over fail

, far easier in the truck than on the bike for sure.

Coupla pics for fun.