TT2000 25-26 Feb 2012

[Jantar]

Well I have a cunning plan to get the 4000 pt bonus.

[Gixxer peter]

Well I have a cunning plan to get the 4000 pt bonus.

Do tell....., mind you im not sure that is worth trying on the steppie???

[Jantar]

I'll wait until the list of required photos is published, then start planning. I believe I can get there and return to Bluff in less than 3 hours, and that is more than 1500 points per hour, so could be worth doing. More research is needed.

[banditrider]

Well I have a cunning plan to get the 4000 pt bonus.

Aircraft involved?

Can't wait for more info on the flyers. Thinking of having a go at at least bronze this time - like the idea of the planning involved...

[KoroJ]

Aircraft involved?......

They're not called 'Flyers' for nothing!

[Jantar]

Aircraft involved?
...

They're not called 'Flyers' for nothing!

Maybe.

[Gremlin]

I've been on that ferry before... first and last time I've been seasick so I wouldn't even consider using the boat for sleeping...

Going round the South Island does hold a nice ring to it... but again, gotta wait until this weekend to see the specifics... Friday start is pretty much a given...

[banditrider]

I've been on that ferry before... first and last time I've been seasick so I wouldn't even consider using the boat for sleeping....

Join the club - I chucked up on the way across too . Came back sitting outside in the breeze without incident. Still didn't think I deserved the T-shirt...

[Gixxer peter]

I'll wait until the list of required photos is published, then start planning. I believe I can get there and return to Bluff in less than 3 hours, and that is more than 1500 points per hour, so could be worth doing. More research is needed.

We would lose too much riding time, on the step-throughs we will need every minute of the 48 hours to complete the 2000kM, so this one for us is not about getting points, but do aim to score a bronze.

At least you live in the South Island... Mr Toto and I are in Auckland. I have never been passed by so many cars in the passing lane when we travelled north... in my entire life

I agree launching from Auckland adds another dimension to the trip, i will be throwing the steppie in the back of the car and starting from ChCh.
Even riding the Busa back to Blenheim after the TT was hard work, kudos to those that had to travel from the north.
Bring it on.....

[LBD]

I've been on that ferry before... first and last time I've been seasick so I wouldn't even consider using the boat for sleeping...
...

I was told to do a return trip to SI on the Ferry for my opinion.....I was told to pick a rough day......I did....almost

Well I have a cunning plan to get the 4000 pt bonus.

Air fare is about $250 I think....question is...the best flight seems to touch down, reload and leave immediately....would you get to Masons and back in time?...not that I am considering this

[LBD]

I may be changing bikes this time, i will leave the busa in the shed and bring out the big guns.......

i will dust off the "turtle" a 40 year old 49cc honda c50 stepthrough.

I think that will add to the challenge a little, who is with me??? ..................????
no one???
Oh well, go the turtle..

Diamond on a turtle type bike...I may be mad....but I am not stupid.

Being a Diamond rider last year....you got a whooping big target on your back...not to mention having set the bar you now have to man up to it...
....Basic 2K for me this year

[Jantar]

.....Air fare is about $250 I think....question is...the best flight seems to touch down, reload and leave immediately....would you get to Masons and back in time?...not that I am considering this

Airfare? I'm only PPL so I can't charge airfare. But I will need to shout a mate a couple of bottles of wine to position the Cessna from Alex to invers at the right time.

[Gremlin]

Airfare? I'm only PPL so I can't charge airfare. But I will need to shout a mate a couple of bottles of wine to position the Cessna from Alex to invers at the right time.

The nerve of some people...

yes... jealousy is ugly...

[LBD]

The nerve of some people...

yes... jealousy is ugly...

I did get a quote last year to sling the bike from Milford to Dart bridge....$ and rode instead.

[whatastoner]

Hi everyone, Whatastoner here. After much study of the flyer map, a route around the southern half of the island is the best option. Although reaching diamond may require a trip overseas. It all depends on what time of day one gets down to Slope Point, Invercargill area. Do the helicopters fly in the evening? I doubt it. And at $260 one way. So back to the map my friends.

Mark
Africa Twin 650