Police getting tougher on speed tolerance

[Kickaha]

Via Tapawera?

Rangiora to Turangi, 730km

Remember ... a 1000 mile ride can be achieved in 24 hours ... with an average speed of 40 km/hr. That includes the time when you're stopped and fueling up. Easy eh ...

From memory my average was 88kmh, hampered by a 15 litre fuel tank, 19.5 hours, both times, in contrast the 1000km one I did in day time on the same bike was a 100kmh average

[FJRider]

Rangiora to Turangi, 730km



From memory my average was 88kmh, hampered by a 15 litre fuel tank, 19.5 hours, both times, in contrast the 1000km one I did in day time on the same bike was a 100kmh average

The Chatto Creek one ... which started at Noon saturday and finished noon sunday ... had some entrants (Four) arriving back at 2 AM. Having completed the FULL distance. And NO speeding tickets.

Ask Racing Dave about that one ... HE was there ... Literally ...

[pritch]

Remember ... a 1000 mile ride can be achieved in 24 hours ... with an average speed of 40 km/hr. That includes the time when you're stopped and fueling up. Easy eh ...

Not having ridden one such, and at this stage having no attention of doing so, I'm somewhat diffident about questioning your expertise. Should that not be 40mph? Say 65kph in round figures.

[FJRider]

From memory my average was 88kmh, hampered by a 15 litre fuel tank, 19.5 hours, both times, in contrast the 1000km one I did in day time on the same bike was a 100kmh average

So when you were munching on a luke warm pie at a gas station ... you were still averaging 88 km/hr.

Do the sums on the average you would need to get home 10 hours early.

Talk about WOW ...

[FJRider]

Not having ridden one such, and at this stage having no attention of doing so, I'm somewhat diffident about questioning your expertise. Should that not be 40mph? Say 65kph in round figures.

No 40 km/hr. That is average speed required to finish under/on time. Not MOVING average.

[pritch]

No 40 km/hr. That is average speed required to finish under/on time. Not MOVING average.

You are dividing 1000miles by 24 and getting your answer in kilometres? Multiplying 40kph by 24 = 960kilometres which is only 596 miles. You're going to come up four hundred miles short surely.

[MarkW]

No 40 km/hr. That is average speed required to finish under/on time. Not MOVING average.

1000 Kilometres in 24 hours requires an average speed of 41.66666 kilometres per hour but 1000 MILES in 24 hours requires an average speed of 41.66666 MILES per hour.

And last time I looked 41.66666 Miles per hour is just over 67 kilometres per hour.

So sorry FJRider your maths is wrong.

To complete 1,000 MILES in 24 hours riding time one needs to average 67 kilometres per hour.

But having completed a large number of the Rusty Nuts 1,000 milers over the years I do agree that sitting at sensible speeds consistently is the secret to completing the event.

[FJRider]

You are dividing 1000miles by 24 and getting your answer in kilometres? Multiplying 40kph by 24 = 960kilometres which is only 596 miles. You're going to come up four hundred miles short surely.

I checked my calculator ... I WAS WRONG. 68.125 km/hr for 24 hours will get you there ... so 70 km/h average will get you home under time.

Bugger I hate it when I do that ...

Thank you for correcting me ...

[eldog]

In my case, I would have to agree with others

800 km in 12 hours = 66.6666 km/hr average speed.

which just happens to be my average speed as well - no room for errors

often touch and go whether I make it within the time limit

last time it was pissing down and very dark

I was riding with another rider who had no GPS and very poor lighting

when it got to a place where he could make it (only 3 turns left) I picked up the pace a little bit and left him behind

I was torn between staying with him and missing out on time etc and picking up the speed only just a tad.

Was very relieved I made it and more so when he turned up and squeeked within time.


no pies

[eldog]

I checked my ABACUS ... I WAS WRONG. 68.125 km/hr for 24 hours will get you there ... so 70 km/h average will get you home under time.

Bugger I hate it when I do that ...

Thank you for correcting me ...

fixed it for ya

[FJRider]

1000 Kilometres in 24 hours requires an average speed of 41.66666 kilometres per hour but 1000 MILES in 24 hours requires an average speed of 41.66666 MILES per hour.

And last time I looked 41.66666 Miles per hour is just over 67 kilometres per hour.

So sorry FJRider your maths is wrong.

To complete 1,000 MILES in 24 hours riding time one needs to average 67 kilometres per hour.

But having completed a large number of the Rusty Nuts 1,000 milers over the years I do agree that sitting at sensible speeds consistently is the secret to completing the event.

YES that has been pointed out. Thank you for bringing it to my attention.

I hope your day is going better than mine ...

[Dean]

I checked my calculator ... I WAS WRONG. 68.125 km/hr for 24 hours will get you there ... so 70 km/h average will get you home under time.

Bugger I hate it when I do that ...

[FJRider]

fixed it for ya

appreciate that ...

Fucking Chinese ...

[FJRider]

In my case, I would have to agree with others

800 km in 12 hours = 66.6666 km/hr average speed.

which just happens to be my average speed as well - no room for errors

often touch and go whether I make it within the time limit

last time it was pissing down and very dark

I was riding with another rider who had no GPS and very poor lighting

when it got to a place where he could make it (only 3 turns left) I picked up the pace a little bit and left him behind

I was torn between staying with him and missing out on time etc and picking up the speed only just a tad.

Was very relieved I made it and more so when he turned up and squeeked within time.


no pies

I was wrong yes ... moving on ...

I never used GPS. I know my way around (the South Island especially) so I carry a good map book to check distance to gas stations from any given point where I am.

Consistent speed makes the difference ... rather than fast then slow.

Practice rides always go better than on the day. I got snow one year.


I slowed for a guy with engine issues ... until we got to a garage. I carried on. He did finish ... about two hours after me.


These sorts of rides are a personal challenge. Your time and your difficulty ... do not feel pressured by me or anybody else.

Keep calm ... think about what you are doing ... and stay safe. Practice rides for just one tank (or less) of fuel ... concentrating on good average speeds help.

[eldog]

cornering thats where I lose so much time.

too cautious, I dont rate my skill in a car vs motorbike collision situation


I spent 5 years travelling to work on windy roads, so often came across drivers on my side of the road
The look of horror when they saw me coming.
quite a few close calls.

the road has been widened and sort of fixed since I used to drive on it.

I ride it occasionally, always remembering the shit bits - they are still there - never fixed, just bandaided

if your going to drive like Senna, then stay on your side of the road.