Dunedin rides

**tigertim20** · 10th March 2009, 11:12

Originally Posted by my_r32

Was just wondering if any local kbers are gonna head up to this on the 4th April? I just got given an entry form for it and am seriously thinking about doing it.

Have a small list of to do's first though.....

1. Find out if my gear has to zip together
2. Join OMCC
3. Buy/Get back protector from somewhere
4. See if insurance will cover me
5. Have a drink
6. ......hmmm sure there was something else

Im thinking about heading up, could maybe do a group ride to it if we get a few?
I dont think you have to be a member to go, its just $10 more if you arent a member. The OMCC have back protectors for you to borrow if you need one too.
I have a copy of the entry form and a copy of their newsletter if youd like a copy pm me your email and ill forward it on to you

**fatzx10r** · 10th March 2009, 14:50

Originally Posted by tigertim20

Im thinking about heading up, could maybe do a group ride to it if we get a few?
I dont think you have to be a member to go, its just $10 more if you arent a member. The OMCC have back protectors for you to borrow if you need one too.
I have a copy of the entry form and a copy of their newsletter if youd like a copy pm me your email and ill forward it on to you

your better off getting your bike up there on a trailer. that way if you have a bin you dont have to worry about riding a broken bike back, or ridding broken

**my_r32** · 10th March 2009, 16:13

Originally Posted by tigertim20

Im thinking about heading up, could maybe do a group ride to it if we get a few?
I dont think you have to be a member to go, its just $10 more if you arent a member. The OMCC have back protectors for you to borrow if you need one too.
I have a copy of the entry form and a copy of their newsletter if youd like a copy pm me your email and ill forward it on to you

Hehe. Got it all sorted now anyways. Bought my own back protector, joined the club, and also entered for the day. Now I just have to get myself up there....and back

Originally Posted by fatzx10r

your better off getting your bike up there on a trailer. that way if you have a bin you dont have to worry about riding a broken bike back, or ridding broken

Thats a very valid point...... but I dont have a bike trailer, or a ute, or access to either. Unless anyone has a spare slot on their trailer?

**Ruralman** · 10th March 2009, 18:50

Is anyone doing the BRONZ 45th Parallel ride?

I have looked at it - looks to me that fear of gravel roads means they are missing about 5 crossings of the 45th line - if the route include the Danseys Pass and Thomson's track over from Omakau to Tarris then it would be a bit truer to title. Anyone interested??

**tigertim20** · 10th March 2009, 19:09

Originally Posted by Ruralman

Is anyone doing the BRONZ 45th Parallel ride?

I have looked at it - looks to me that fear of gravel roads means they are missing about 5 crossings of the 45th line - if the route include the Danseys Pass and Thomson's track over from Omakau to Tarris then it would be a bit truer to title. Anyone interested??

I might be, but are you saying there WILL be gravel roads or there WONT be gravel roads?

**Ruralman** · 10th March 2009, 20:39

Originally Posted by tigertim20

I might be, but are you saying there WILL be gravel roads or there WONT be gravel roads?

The BRONZ ride (which you'll need to book into soon as they restrict it to 30 riders) is definitely a sealed road ride - my point is that they go from the start in Oamaru out to the 45th Parellel sign on the side of SH1 just North of Oamaru, then head to Te Anau via the Lindis etc.
If they were really trying to follow as close to the 45th as possible they would go over Dansey's Pass, then through the back of Matakanui and over the Thomson's track - that route crosses the 45th about 4 or 5 times

**GaZBur** · 11th March 2009, 07:21

Hi Guys. Is there anyone out there in the OMCC that is a rally nut and keeps track of whats on where and when in Sthland-Canty area? I would like to put a list of upcoming rallies in the OMCC Newsletter. I keep track of the Road race events myself but not up to date with rallies.

Also while I am on the scrounge, does anyone have a pic of a bike, preferably loaded with gear in snow? Want a pic or two for the artwork for the Brass Monkey. Must not have copywrite issues on the photo.

PM me for my email address or look on the OMCC newsletter.

Thanks
Gary B

**dipshit** · 11th March 2009, 07:39

Originally Posted by GaZBur

Hi Guys. Is there anyone out there in the OMCC that is a rally nut and keeps track of whats on where and when in Sthland-Canty area?

This is a good site for seeing what rallies are on...

http://www.nzbikerallys.com/

**NighthawkNZ:Me** · 11th March 2009, 07:50

Originally Posted by GaZBur

Hi Guys. Is there anyone out there in the OMCC that is a rally nut and keeps track of whats on where and when in Sthland-Canty area? I would like to put a list of upcoming rallies in the OMCC Newsletter. I keep track of the Road race events myself but not up to date with rallies.

http://www.southernrider.co.nz/index...nts&Itemid=490

**hayd3n** · 11th March 2009, 17:07

Originally Posted by fatzx10r

your better off getting your bike up there on a trailer. that way if you have a bin you dont have to worry about riding a broken bike back, or ridding broken

less chance of binning when all traffic (bikes),are goin in the same direction, and its a smooth race track surface , compared to goin for a tootle down peninsula, with uneven road/stones/rocks/tourists/cyclists/runners/buses/raoad works/oil/grit/oncoming traffic/ you get my point????
you dont have to race on track days just go as you are comfortable goin

**tigertim20** · 11th March 2009, 17:27

yep, well I I dont want to go "balls to the wall" just have a play, practise some basics skills etc etc, you never know too much to practice!, maybe get a few pointers from the people whove been riding a few million years

**fatzx10r** · 11th March 2009, 17:52

Originally Posted by hayd3n

less chance of binning when all traffic (bikes),are goin in the same direction, and its a smooth race track surface , compared to goin for a tootle down peninsula, with uneven road/stones/rocks/tourists/cyclists/runners/buses/raoad works/oil/grit/oncoming traffic/ you get my point????
you dont have to race on track days just go as you are comfortable goin

yeah what ever. i was just pointing out that if you do come off, it's a long push back.

true it's not a race at a track/have a go day. but most people give there bike shit on the straight's, reaching some high speed's. and ya might get the odd hero that ride's like a fuck wit

**kiwi cowboy** · 11th March 2009, 17:53

Originally Posted by tigertim20

Im thinking about heading up, could maybe do a group ride to it if we get a few?
I dont think you have to be a member to go, its just $10 more if you arent a member. The OMCC have back protectors for you to borrow if you need one too.
I have a copy of the entry form and a copy of their newsletter if youd like a copy pm me your email and ill forward it on to you

to enter omcc trackdays you do have to be a member of an officaly recognised club as far as i know

**Ruralman** · 11th March 2009, 21:20

Originally Posted by GaZBur

Hi Guys. Is there anyone out there in the OMCC that is a rally nut and keeps track of whats on where and when in Sthland-Canty area? I would like to put a list of upcoming rallies in the OMCC Newsletter. I keep track of the Road race events myself but not up to date with rallies.

Also while I am on the scrounge, does anyone have a pic of a bike, preferably loaded with gear in snow? Want a pic or two for the artwork for the Brass Monkey. Must not have copywrite issues on the photo.

PM me for my email address or look on the OMCC newsletter.

Thanks
Gary B

One of these any good? email me and I'll send a full size version - was my old bike at the Hill top pub overlooking Akaroa - for some reason I actually enjoyed the ride although the hotgrips were very well used. Sub zero as I was getting home too if I recall. While the topbox was full it certainly wasn't fully loaded though