Tt 2000 2015

**insomnia01** · 16th January 2015, 07:16

Originally Posted by biggo

My route in final planning stages .. 2100 kms around 76000 points . Big Day on Sat around 14 hours might avoid Wanaka though because of iron man. Looking forward to it even having a mate from UK coming over to take part with me

look forward to meeting you Paul

Dave told me you was entered in this event

I'll be doing it on a different bike than the Honda that failed on me in Nov

see you at the finish for a catch up

**veldthui** · 17th January 2015, 17:43

Originally Posted by insomnia01

route revised to allow for a more free flowing ride, managing to get kms was the main reason for this but happier now with new plan, also have a couple of backup routes if required

motel booked/confirmed in Taihape for a easy start on day 2, cabin on Bluebridge booked/confirmed for Saturday night, sail Sunday 0230 day 3 tidy up km/points heading to CHC

My route has been planned for ages. Bit tight on the k's but will be in Wellington quite early so can do some sight seeing to make some extra up before I get onto the BlueBridge for my sleep in the cabin. My only issue is Sunday as soon as I check in I will have to turn around and get back in time for the 6:30pm ferry and then a 3 hour ride back up to the naki. Hoping to get home about 1am for a quick snooze and then start a 12hr shift at 5am. Hoping I can get the Monday off work but have to be prepared if I can't.

**whatastoner** · 17th January 2015, 20:18

You better call ahead from Waikari to have some sausages ready.

**insomnia01** · 18th January 2015, 08:15

Originally Posted by veldthui

My route has been planned for ages. Bit tight on the k's but will be in Wellington quite early so can do some sight seeing to make some extra up before I get onto the BlueBridge for my sleep in the cabin. My only issue is Sunday as soon as I check in I will have to turn around and get back in time for the 6:30pm ferry and then a 3 hour ride back up to the naki. Hoping to get home about 1am for a quick snooze and then start a 12hr shift at 5am. Hoping I can get the Monday off work but have to be prepared if I can't.

long weekend for you bud

**KoroJ** · 18th January 2015, 16:01

Originally Posted by biggo

................ might avoid Wanaka though because of iron man. ...........................

Shit!! I hadn't factored that into the equation. That could swallow some time as a quick look on their website has the bike leg going out by Treble Cone and we were going to be going back through town for fuel and lunch at the luxury Red Star burgers.

*Sigh*......back to the drawing board. At least it's only a couple of thousand points.......There's no way I'm dropping the fang up the Devil's staircase though so I guess this means we might have to still grab Cardrona and do those sweet curleys twice?!

**whatastoner** · 21st January 2015, 16:50

Ironman in Wanaka? Didn't know about that. looking at our schedule, should be passing through around midnight, whew!
Major roadworks for 2.5km south of Rakaia township for next 3 months with temporary lights. For Pendarves, turn off SH1 at Chertsey and return around back of Rakaia.

**wpoll** · 25th January 2015, 20:43

Originally Posted by KoroJ

(Iron Man - Wanaka) Shit!! I hadn't factored that into the equation. That could swallow some time as a quick look on their website has the bike leg going out by Treble Cone and we were going to be going back through town for fuel and lunch at the luxury Red Star burgers.

*Sigh*......back to the drawing board. At least it's only a couple of thousand points.......There's no way I'm dropping the fang up the Devil's staircase though so I guess this means we might have to still grab Cardrona and do those sweet curleys twice?!

The main events are on SUNDAY - if you are heading through Wanaka on Saturday, you'll miss the worst of it.

http://www.challenge-wanaka.com/event-guide/timetable/

**KoroJ** · 27th January 2015, 20:15

Originally Posted by wpoll

The main events are on SUNDAY - if you are heading through Wanaka on Saturday, you'll miss the worst of it.

http://www.challenge-wanaka.com/event-guide/timetable/

Thanks.....but I've already tweeked our ride to go to Cardrona, then turn back and go via Cromwell. It's about the same km's and we lose the 1,000pts for Treble Cone but we're around the 80,000 point mark so that's not really an issue.

My planning and tweeking is almost complete.

**whatastoner** · 27th January 2015, 20:48

Hi everyone. Due to a mix up at the printers today, I now have 5 extra South Island roadbooks. Full colour water resistant A5 portrait. They're unbound so can be collated to match your route. $20 including postage nationwide. If anyones interested, send me a text 021 509 1001 or email srk_5@yahoo.com
Shame to waste them.
Hope all the other preps are going to plan.

Mark

**whatastoner** · 27th January 2015, 20:49

should have proof read before posting. It's 027 509 1001.

**insomnia01** · 29th January 2015, 15:00

route finalised

points sitting on 71000 with some extras available on route time permitting but not fussed, fairly smooth running loop from what I see, km's tight so will bang in a few extra before boarding Bluebridge midnight Saturday for a big

inland route Sunday picking up a few stray points including mystery checkpoint

now its

time........

**Rhubarb** · 30th January 2015, 09:01

Planning a route to get the 50,000 points was relatively easy time. Planning the 2,000km within the 48 hours was not quite so easy.

We will get all of our points on Friday afternoon and Saturday. Sunday will be lots of riding to clock up kilometres, ride some new roads and maybe pick up some more points if needed.

Come on sunshine ..... do your thing

**biggo** · 1st February 2015, 13:52

Originally Posted by insomnia01

look forward to meeting you Paul

Dave told me you was entered in this event

I'll be doing it on a different bike than the Honda that failed on me in Nov

see you at the finish for a catch up

Hi.

Look forward to catching up at finish. Heading down south island Monday before so time to get my new tyres bedded in

Cheers Phil

**STJim** · 16th February 2015, 09:29

Only 3 sleeps before I leave on Thursday afternoon to travel down for the north Island start. I am taking the bike in for a warrant of fitness this morning.