Db1k 2012

**Transalper** · 16th January 2012, 17:09

Still taking the Transalp so probably stick to the main route... or are we doing the I will if you will thing ? ha ha.

(As before it's Chch time zone but gathering in Fairlie)

**Crisis management** · 17th January 2012, 06:37

Right, I'm packed and ready, there will be a thundering of soft furry feet departing Auckland early tomorrow so the rest of you ride safe and please stop and help me pick up the bike (we don't like getting that horrible dirty stuff on our clothes...).

Iain

**Taz** · 17th January 2012, 07:54

See you there Ian. Cary and I leaving on thursday morning.

**XF650** · 17th January 2012, 09:25

This would be good for the Awakino - Broxy's South Island training bike that I recently picked up from Blenheim.

**Transalper** · 17th January 2012, 09:36

Originally Posted by XF650

This would be good for the Awakino - Broxy's South Island training bike that I recently picked up from Blenheim.

Except it's missing some vital bits to get to and from.. .but the Awakino itself... yes.

**Aslan** · 17th January 2012, 09:59

Originally Posted by Transalper

Still taking the Transalp so probably stick to the main route... or are we doing the I will of you will thing ? ha ha

Hi TA and others - I'm in that category of being sorely tempted to do the Awakino - but no I won't be doing the Challenge sections this year. Required too much assistance of others helping me pick my DR up on the Awakino last year

Hoping to tag along with you, Padders and others who'll be giving the Challenge Sections a 'skip' ? Cheers S

PS will be learning to drive my new toy eTrex20 GPS

**Padmei** · 17th January 2012, 11:28

Sephen I would be honoured to accompany such a fine gentleman. We don't get a lot of them in Nelson so I will make the most of it.

I am waiting to see the goosestep mounting of the overloaded bikes again

My phone hasn't rung today so I'm tempted to leave now & have a tiki tour on the way down. Unfortunately I have 1 job booked in for tomm

How can I make enough on that 2hr job to cover a month of bike touring hmmmm.

**Padmei** · 17th January 2012, 11:36

For those that haven't had a look at the weather forecast, I would recommend taking a warm inner or similar for your jacket just in case it gets chilly.

**ADVGD** · 17th January 2012, 11:47

Originally Posted by Padmei

For those that haven't had a look at the weather forecast, I would recommend taking a warm inner or similar for your jacket just in case it gets chilly.

Thanks mum

**NordieBoy** · 17th January 2012, 12:52

Yep, Sunday afternoon looks to be damp and the ride home Monday looks like it'll be wet.

**k14** · 17th January 2012, 16:37

Originally Posted by NordieBoy

Yep, Sunday afternoon looks to be damp and the ride home Monday looks like it'll be wet.

Better make sure the wipers on my van still work then

**Crisis management** · 17th January 2012, 16:42

Originally Posted by NordieBoy

Yep, Sunday afternoon looks to be damp and the ride home Monday looks like it'll be wet.

Misery guts, it'll be fine....

**Night Falcon** · 17th January 2012, 16:51

Originally Posted by NordieBoy

Yep, Sunday afternoon looks to be damp and the ride home Monday looks like it'll be wet.

Muddy Butt perhaps ?

**Aslan** · 17th January 2012, 17:25

Originally Posted by Padmei

I am waiting to see the goosestep mounting of the overloaded bikes again

Hi Padmei - look forward to seeing you and Schmidty on the DB and the run to Fairlie (Friday?)

You're certainly sharp - took me a while to click about your witticism above - the goosestep is simply a reflection of my woeful lack of flexibility with the advancing years

Also not helped by having a Pack Rack and roll bag. Hoping to improve on that this year with my Wolfman bags

Ciao Craig - S