A Pleasant Scenic Ride - The Southern Cross

**Jantar** · 24th August 2008, 13:22

So you've always wanted to know what the East Cape road is like. Or maybe you want to see Mt Egmont in the morning sun. How about lunch at Cape Reinga or Oysters at Bluff.

Now you can do all of these in only a week. The Rusty Nut's 10th Southern Cross Rally is underway in March 2009. http://www.rustynuts.co.nz/default.aspx?PageID=40

We had a great turn out of KBers at the last one http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/sh...ad.php?t=48908 So how many for this one?

**banditrider** · 24th August 2008, 14:42

Definitely planning to be there again - it gets a bit addictive eh? Great to re-read your write-up too.

**KoroJ** · 24th August 2008, 20:07

I'm thinking about it and have done a little provisional planning and itinerary options. I enjoyed the Mini's Return so much I could go more of the same but I'll see how the bod' is holding together after the GC.

**Highlander** · 26th August 2008, 20:16

Much as I would love to, I don't see it happening I'm afraid.

**FJRider** · 26th August 2008, 20:55

I've been promising myself a go at this one for a while, a start is my plan...

**Jantar** · 2nd January 2009, 16:38

Only 11 weeks to go, and looks like a few KBers. Surely we can get a few more along.

**Lee Rusty** · 2nd January 2009, 18:51

the run is over half full already with more than a few overseas entries this year.
Being the Tenth run it is getting more interest than usual, and it is certain to be full.

**banditrider** · 2nd January 2009, 21:09

Just booked my Ferry tickets and some accomodation tonight. Can't wait, see ya all at East Cape!

**shafty** · 3rd January 2009, 10:25

The last one was SO FUN, despite needing 2 bikes to finish it....let me see.........

**Lee Rusty** · 3rd January 2009, 16:28

we have to suffer ya nekid blue arse in the streets of Bluff again

**Jantar** · 3rd January 2009, 16:41

Originally Posted by Lee Rusty

we have to suffer ya nekid blue arse in the streets of Bluff again

He can only top it by riding nekid at the start. In broad daylight this time.

**shafty** · 4th January 2009, 13:58

I'm sorry but my Publicist is on holiday and I'm not allowed to answer these evil insinuations myself other than to say, that if the Barmaid had kept her end of the bargain, the Boys would've no complaints! lol

**BOGAR** · 19th January 2009, 12:33

I'm planning to do it this year. Got nothing book and havent paid but hope to get that all sorted by the end of the week.

Edit:
Well i have sent in the money and have started the planning. Not sure if i should book the ferry yet as i dont know if the event is full up yet or not.
Looking forward to seeing you all there.

**BOGAR** · 21st January 2009, 10:23

What do people take as a minimum for securing their bikes when not at a place they know or trust. I was just wondering what to take to the South Island mainly as I will have to stay in backpackers ect down there and am trying to keep the weight down but dont wont to risk losing the bike either.

What are your thoughts please.

**banditrider** · 21st January 2009, 17:54

Originally Posted by RED YZFR6

I'm planning to do it this year. Got nothing book and havent paid but hope to get that all sorted by the end of the week.

Edit:
Well i have sent in the money and have started the planning. Not sure if i should book the ferry yet as i dont know if the event is full up yet or not.
Looking forward to seeing you all there.

Might pay to book ya ferry - there will be a bit of competition for spots. Although in the past the Interislander seemed to be able to take quite a few - they strung wires across the decks so that about 4 rows of bikes could be tied down. I've booked both my sailings with Bluebridge.

Originally Posted by RED YZFR6

What do people take as a minimum for securing their bikes when not at a place they know or trust. I was just wondering what to take to the South Island mainly as I will have to stay in backpackers ect down there and am trying to keep the weight down but dont wont to risk losing the bike either.

What are your thoughts please.

I don't take anything nowdays but tend to stay at motorcamps and park the bike right outside the door to my cabin. Sleep with 1 eye open...or bring the bike inside with ya.