TT2000 2000km in 48hrs 14/15 Feb '09

**xgnr** · 11th January 2009, 10:49

Right, spotted this event in the Feb 09 Bike Rider Mag and did a bit more research... looks a bit more comfy than the Grand Challenge but any excuse to do some riding in the South island is worth it right

from the website of the organisers... http://www.tt2000.org

This is purely riding for riding's sake. There are a lot of motorcyclists in New Zealand who like the long distance stuff and aren't interested in grogging up, wet t-shirt competitions and standing around just kicking tyres or worse, watching other riders having fun. In other words this outing is for those who like to stay in the saddle and feel like pushing themselves. There won't be time for cappuccino stops. You have to keep going. The maximum checkpoint opening time is 6:00am - 10:00pm. That means you can potentially take 16 hours to do 1,000 kms which is an average speed around the course of 62 km/h. Drop below that average on Saturday and you might as well flag Sunday.

You can ride solo if that's your style or group up, even multiple times during the ride. There's nothing like carving through the Buller Gorge in a bike convoy.

**1billyboy** · 13th January 2009, 16:22

I have been looking at it. The 1st flyer clip on will take a bit of time.

**banditrider** · 13th January 2009, 16:26

Looks like a nice ride. Not this year for me as I'm doing the Southern Cross but maybe next year...

**Mr Triple** · 13th January 2009, 17:08

I may have a look next year as I've got other stuff on already. be a good ride for a couple of days I recken

**Swampdonkey** · 13th January 2009, 17:39

Sounds good to me... wheres my diary

**BBzz** · 13th January 2009, 17:49

Hummmm? Interesting concept
My Ass is Burning Just thinking about it

But my mind is saying GO

SWEET ROADS

**MTW** · 13th January 2009, 18:37

Have been giving it some serious thought also...

I guess if KB'ers decide to get a group together of interested people I might give some more serious consideration. I'd have to be dragged to the bike on the 2nd day...

...do sheepskins really help??

**NighthawkNZ:Me** · 13th January 2009, 18:41

Originally Posted by MTW

do sheepskins really help??

simply put yes... you will get an extra couple of hundred km's before the numb bum

**Jantar** · 13th January 2009, 18:45

I'll be another one for next year. I can't get that weekend off work this year.

**xgnr** · 13th January 2009, 21:09

Trying to get the logistics sorted...

Can't leave Dorkland until Thursday night.

Get as far as possible on Thurs Night, get the early arvo ferry sailing, get to Christchurch sometime late Friday ready for a Saturday morning start!

yay do-able

Any one keen to tag along? I have ChCh accom arranged (with mummy, for free !)

Cheers

Stu

**ajturbo** · 13th January 2009, 21:23

wow..... i wonder if the XB would be a fun bike to do this...
but the timing ... not a good time for me dam it!!!

some great roads ... not sure if i would try the Queen charlotte bit...

**AlBundy** · 13th January 2009, 23:50

Got sent the link today... Was kinda thinking of trying the Southern Cross but this may be more convenient and cheaper...

Haven't registered yet but it's looking more like I may do...