RUNAMUCK 18,474 Report post Posted November 8 I too would be ecstatic to not visit a hospital this time. Probably have more fun not all bruised up to shit as well. 2 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
tortron 38,004 Report post Posted November 8 Better keep out of sharning distance from any GNs then 1 2 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
johnnyfive 6,715 Report post Posted November 8 Okey, attendees as of 9-11-19, no more please. @johnnyfive @Vintage Grumble @MopedNZ @GuyWithAviators @Shakotom @cletus @tortron @datlow @keltik @Truenotch @TimShadboltfan27 @WankBankA100 @BLIZZO @MaxPower @Dolan @Mitch.W @Tumeke @Tumeke's brother Brett @UTERUS @Ned @RUNAMUCK @Zeubin @Atex Lee Dan Shannon @Deano Mike @mark105 @Geophy @Duke Blackwood @Geophy's Dad @peteretep @Beaver @Archetype Lance/Julio Ryk Chris/Tofa @anglia4 @anglia4's Dad Paul ThatSlowGuyOnTheRuckus/Dan @RUNAMUCK You've specified you're riding in a support vehicle? Pretty sure no? At this stage I've turned the entry form off, as we're at about the number we were last year. I understand not everyone that has entered is travelling by bike, and not everyone entered will make it to the start (be real). If anyone feels like they're really damn keen to come still PM me, or post up in here with your explanation for being late for the class (the shame). Logistically its going to be impossible to guide everyone around the route, as ~40 bikes and 3 cars and trailers stopped at every intersection is not happening. There is no way I could wait and point each person up X road then make it to the front by the next one. I will try and provide some rough printed/digital directions on the route. Kinda like 10km turn left on shit creek road 110km turn right to rape dungeon alley I might try and specify a few major/safe places for regrouping, its up to the individual, but the vehicles and slow people at the back will appreciate it. All I ask is that everyone doesn't just blindly charge on, following the guy in front, assuming they're on track. Have some idea of your next meeting point/turn. As far as 3 vehicles and trailers go, well, OK. But consider like a kilometre (if together) of slow ass bikes clogging up narrow rural 100km/h roads, then 3 vehicles with trailers doing 30km/h up a slight incline behind them. That sounds awful. Also one person stops for a durry, nek minute the road is impassible with people everywhere just pulled up all over the place. Gives me nightmares. Young Brody in his venerable bush Hilux, just wants to go poach some deer, wasn't expecting this, and has no patience for it. Hes 3 rocks deep this morning and isn't slowing down for anyone. So yeah, if everyone could be prepared, self sufficient, and a bit thoughtful of themselves/surroundings. That'd be greaat. Coincidence group of un-associated biker riders, you do you. 5 7 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MopedNZ 4,642 Report post Posted November 8 Also just hoping the support cars have room for riders? Haha. Sound like a few people just coming along for shits and giggles.. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RUNAMUCK 18,474 Report post Posted November 8 @johnnyfive Yeah I'm two wheeling it fo sho. Old sausage fingers must have herp-a-durped the entry from. If that digital rally notes is done far enough in advance, I'd print my copy. Or maybe @- i5oogt - could run off 40 sheets, and I'll bring them up. (I dont have any means of printing shit myself) 2 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
johnnyfive 6,715 Report post Posted November 8 I'm happy to print copies off, just a matter of what will travel well/get looked at. Can also provide GPS trail for those taking a GPS device 1 2 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Vintage Grumble 19,931 Report post Posted November 8 I haven't seen Brody in years. Just realised I better do a sticker for this, guaranteed to be as shit as the previous ones, so don't fret guys. 4 3 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TimShadboltfan27 3,138 Report post Posted November 9 Sweet, got my sleeping arrangements sorted! but seriously, probs won’t be much worse than the tent I’m using /wats waterproof 5 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sentra 11,475 Report post Posted November 9 Ahh shiiit I’m a useless cunt, if anyone’s going to drop out can you let me know 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Tumeke 5,325 Report post Posted November 10 11 hours ago, sentra said: Ahh shiiit I’m a useless cunt, if anyone’s going to drop out can you let me know Just give j5 a gobbie and he'll let you ride too m8 3 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
fletch 1,519 Report post Posted November 10 I have left this to the last minute hoping it would all fall into place. Unfortunately not. Work has fucked me Got a bike, bed, permission etc Thanks for the offer offer of accom @cletus and @datlow. Should be able to fill my place with one of the last minute jokers who have to give j5 a gobby. 1 3 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
johnnyfive 6,715 Report post Posted November 10 Condolences, I'm not sure you'd entered either though? @sentra if you've got your accomodation etc sorted and you're dead keen we'll fit you in 1 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
anglia4 1,089 Report post Posted November 10 Digital copy of the instructions would be great, then I can get it laminated and stick it to my tank 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Tumeke 5,325 Report post Posted November 10 @BLIZZO is pretty good at making google maps you can download to your phone with a route. You can then download the maps and cache them prior to leaving so you don't need signal. Better living? 4 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
anglia4 1,089 Report post Posted November 10 Ah yes but I have an Iphone so it will have a flat battery within moments of departure... Or i will get wet hands and not be able to operate it... Or I'll fall off and smash it... 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
johnnyfive 6,715 Report post Posted November 10 There is a section on day one in some forest, that google maps just won't path through, technically a patch of it might not be 100% public road, but either side of it is. Not sure if this link will work, but it should be shown here, Pokairoa Road runs parallel and is a bit of fun. https://www.google.co.nz/maps/dir/-38.1588809,176.8036599/Pokairoa+Road,+Matahina+Forest/Kopuriki,+Galatea+3079/@-38.2504003,176.6732776,37475m/data=!3m2!1e3!4b1!4m15!4m14!1m0!1m5!1m1!1s0x6d6ee654a6cf147d:0x1300ef61069b5310!2m2!1d176.7809974!2d-38.2299165!1m5!1m1!1s0x6d6edc8645c5fe1b:0xf99965bddfd05a26!2m2!1d176.783314!2d-38.3484559!3e0 1 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
anglia4 1,089 Report post Posted November 10 Roughly what time is kick off likely to be on Day 1? Working out how far away we can stay on Thursday night Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MopedNZ 4,642 Report post Posted November 10 The past 2 years we’ve been arriving around 7. On the road 8-8.30 at the latest. 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
johnnyfive 6,715 Report post Posted November 10 Yeah something like that would be good, try get here early enough to give yourself time to unload, fuel up, pack your bag, chase that fault, top end rebuild. You know 5 1 2 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Truenotch 6,990 Report post Posted November 11 1 hour ago, johnnyfive said: Top end rebuild. You know me so well. 2 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
