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Title: OzSTOC IBA1600 Preparation?
Post by: Streak on August 30, 2014, 09:11:03 AM
What is everyone doing to Prepare for the OzSTOC IBA1600 ride in October?

as well as getting in some good riding day and night, i have been going to the gym 4 days a week to up my fitness and stamina for longer stints in the saddle.

it has been really good actually into my 3rd week, and i have dropped a shirt size and lost 4kg  :thumb

(http://i1222.photobucket.com/albums/dd499/ozstoc/2014-08-30073644_zps1c088ef3.jpg)

(http://i1222.photobucket.com/albums/dd499/ozstoc/TeelaGraham_zps50c6ca8e.jpg)

Whats everyone else doing to get the mind and body ready?
Title: Re: OzSTOC IBA1600 Preparation?
Post by: johnnyYTED on August 30, 2014, 10:32:48 AM
 :dred11
for me its juST making sure STranger is good to  go...  then on the day  :think1 get up at bedtime  :crazy put my OzSTOC custom jacket on  :grin get on and go, and when I (we) get to Gundagai  turn around and ride back...  then SLLEEEP  :whistle
plan B,, SLLEEEP early  :eat then go.. for a long ride,, if need be   :fp on the way back paST Campbelltown home for a shower and horizontal reST in my bed ,, then up and go for the laST leg back to Coffs... :hatwave

In the interim juST trying to STay healthy enough to get to the STart,, eating well, and quietly chanting. " I can do this"   :butt :butt

sorry  not good at forward planning. here I punish myself later.. :spank :spank :spank
Title: Re: OzSTOC IBA1600 Preparation?
Post by: StinkyPete on August 30, 2014, 10:46:49 AM
I've just fitted some new PR3s, so the bike is now ready.    I plan on doing a couple more 1,000km days, just to test myself, and might get a camelback in case we get some warm weather.  Other than that, Bring it On.
Title: Re: OzSTOC IBA1600 Preparation?
Post by: Abe on September 12, 2014, 09:13:51 AM
Went for a ride yesterday to test out my Fathers Day present, MCL Highway Blades  ++
Also, to break in my Russel Day Long seat  ++ and test Bike Equip screen  ++ and LED Jaycar lights  ++.

Traveled:-
Home-Melbourne-Home

1668km - 16h 28m

couple of things to fine tune, but all good and ready for Coffs.

PS. the dog is still on the tucker box (fenced off yessterday)  :thumbs
Title: Re: OzSTOC IBA1600 Preparation?
Post by: Biggles on September 12, 2014, 09:28:41 AM
Traveled:-
Home-Melbourne-Home

1668km - 16h 28m


Shows what slab riding can do for your OA!     :thumbs
Title: Re: OzSTOC IBA1600 Preparation?
Post by: Abe on September 12, 2014, 09:50:52 AM
Traveled:-
Home-Melbourne-Home

1668km - 16h 28m


Shows what slab riding can do for your OA!     :thumbs

Start and finish was less then 1 kilometre from the motorway.
McCruise made it a lot easier though.
Title: Re: OzSTOC IBA1600 Preparation?
Post by: Streak on September 12, 2014, 09:55:25 AM
Went for a ride yesterday to test out my Fathers Day present, MCL Highway Blades  ++
Also, to break in my Russel Day Long seat  ++ and test Bike Equip screen  ++ and LED Jaycar lights  ++.

Traveled:-
Home-Melbourne-Home

1668km - 16h 28m

couple of things to fine tune, but all good and ready for Coffs.

PS. the dog is still on the tucker box (fenced off yessterday)  :thumbs

Brilliant mate, well done! not bad for a practice run!
Title: Re: OzSTOC IBA1600 Preparation?
Post by: tj189 on September 12, 2014, 05:31:57 PM
nice one, glad the dog hasn't escaped  >:()
Title: Re: OzSTOC IBA1600 Preparation?
Post by: StinkyPete on September 12, 2014, 06:05:41 PM
Nice effort Abe.  :thumb
Title: Re: OzSTOC IBA1600 Preparation?
Post by: Shiney on September 14, 2014, 11:05:02 PM
I did a bit of Slab Training today (1022 km down and up the highway)

06:15 Start - Left home from Strathpine
(http://i1075.photobucket.com/albums/w435/ShineyOzSTOC/OzSTOC%20SS1600/20140914_061501_zpsa11941ec.jpg) (http://s1075.photobucket.com/user/ShineyOzSTOC/media/OzSTOC%20SS1600/20140914_061501_zpsa11941ec.jpg.html)

06:30 North Lakes Fuel up - (8mins)
(http://i1075.photobucket.com/albums/w435/ShineyOzSTOC/OzSTOC%20SS1600/20140914_063747_zps02363359.jpg) (http://s1075.photobucket.com/user/ShineyOzSTOC/media/OzSTOC%20SS1600/20140914_063747_zps02363359.jpg.html)

09:03 Fuel & Bite to Eat (13mins)
(http://i1075.photobucket.com/albums/w435/ShineyOzSTOC/OzSTOC%20SS1600/20140914_090317_zpsd2444e67.jpg) (http://s1075.photobucket.com/user/ShineyOzSTOC/media/OzSTOC%20SS1600/20140914_090317_zpsd2444e67.jpg.html)   (http://i1075.photobucket.com/albums/w435/ShineyOzSTOC/OzSTOC%20SS1600/20140914_091545_zps3d84c201.jpg) (http://s1075.photobucket.com/user/ShineyOzSTOC/media/OzSTOC%20SS1600/20140914_091545_zps3d84c201.jpg.html)

11:52 Urunga - Bite to eat (30 min)
(http://i1075.photobucket.com/albums/w435/ShineyOzSTOC/OzSTOC%20SS1600/20140914_114053_zps066f6dac.jpg) (http://s1075.photobucket.com/user/ShineyOzSTOC/media/OzSTOC%20SS1600/20140914_114053_zps066f6dac.jpg.html)

(http://i1075.photobucket.com/albums/w435/ShineyOzSTOC/OzSTOC%20SS1600/20140914_114100_zps67a8974f.jpg) (http://s1075.photobucket.com/user/ShineyOzSTOC/media/OzSTOC%20SS1600/20140914_114100_zps67a8974f.jpg.html)

(http://i1075.photobucket.com/albums/w435/ShineyOzSTOC/OzSTOC%20SS1600/20140914_122204_zpse39d7d6a.jpg) (http://s1075.photobucket.com/user/ShineyOzSTOC/media/OzSTOC%20SS1600/20140914_122204_zpse39d7d6a.jpg.html)

PHOTO OP (1min)

(http://i1075.photobucket.com/albums/w435/ShineyOzSTOC/OzSTOC%20SS1600/20140914_124742_zpse2939f91.jpg) (http://s1075.photobucket.com/user/ShineyOzSTOC/media/OzSTOC%20SS1600/20140914_124742_zpse2939f91.jpg.html)

14:04 Fuel Up (4mins)
(http://i1075.photobucket.com/albums/w435/ShineyOzSTOC/OzSTOC%20SS1600/20140914_140341_zpsef55f499.jpg) (http://s1075.photobucket.com/user/ShineyOzSTOC/media/OzSTOC%20SS1600/20140914_140341_zpsef55f499.jpg.html)   (http://i1075.photobucket.com/albums/w435/ShineyOzSTOC/OzSTOC%20SS1600/20140914_140812_zps6e0228c8.jpg) (http://s1075.photobucket.com/user/ShineyOzSTOC/media/OzSTOC%20SS1600/20140914_140812_zps6e0228c8.jpg.html)

To make the total distance a bit over 1000kms I bypassed home and went up to Steve Irwin Way then looped down through Caboolture and back onto the highway.

18:29 Finish - Strathpine (Total time 12hrs 14mins - 1022kms)

(http://i1075.photobucket.com/albums/w435/ShineyOzSTOC/OzSTOC%20SS1600/20140914_182853_zpscbada33c.jpg) (http://s1075.photobucket.com/user/ShineyOzSTOC/media/OzSTOC%20SS1600/20140914_182853_zpscbada33c.jpg.html)


http://goo.gl/maps/HGOgw (http://goo.gl/maps/HGOgw)

http://maps.google.com.au/maps?saddr=Stanley+St,+Strathpine+QLD+4500&daddr=North+Lakes,+Queensland+to:Bellingen+St+to:Steve+Irwin+Way,+Glenview+QLD+4553+to:Stanley+St,+Strathpine+QLD+4500&hl=en&sll=-30.493355,153.013051&sspn=0.015661,0.027573&geocode=FU5UX_4dkDseCSlJHpVd8fyTazGbN9pB9nAF5g%3BFdqNYP4dN-AeCSnJnQ9a6eSTazHwBN_zWqMCBQ%3BFSu5Lv4dZM4eCQ%3BFU5jZ_4d5PUeCSnXnWrKxY-TazGXCVHyvAEtcQ%3BFU5UX_4dkDseCSlJHpVd8fyTazGbN9pB9nAF5g&mra=ls&t=m&z=8 (http://maps.google.com.au/maps?saddr=Stanley+St,+Strathpine+QLD+4500&daddr=North+Lakes,+Queensland+to:Bellingen+St+to:Steve+Irwin+Way,+Glenview+QLD+4553+to:Stanley+St,+Strathpine+QLD+4500&hl=en&sll=-30.493355,153.013051&sspn=0.015661,0.027573&geocode=FU5UX_4dkDseCSlJHpVd8fyTazGbN9pB9nAF5g%3BFdqNYP4dN-AeCSnJnQ9a6eSTazHwBN_zWqMCBQ%3BFSu5Lv4dZM4eCQ%3BFU5jZ_4d5PUeCSnXnWrKxY-TazGXCVHyvAEtcQ%3BFU5UX_4dkDseCSlJHpVd8fyTazGbN9pB9nAF5g&mra=ls&t=m&z=8)

All in all I would have loved to have done this on a Russel Day Long :eek :spank But I'll be ok :thumbsup

And as an added bonus I got a new record for nods and/or waves from other riders...  :hatwave   84     :eek :grin

Cheers
Shiney
Title: Re: OzSTOC IBA1600 Preparation?
Post by: Wild Rose on September 14, 2014, 11:23:37 PM
Great run Shiney, 1022km and 84  :hatwave. Glad you had a good day
And great Photo's and write up  :thumbsup
Title: Re: OzSTOC IBA1600 Preparation?
Post by: ST2UP on September 15, 2014, 06:07:20 AM
Nice one Dave  :like

Only we may get someone else to lead the 1600k ride to the final destination.......cause your final pic at your destination at Nambucca Hds......was at Urunga  :nahnah  :nahnah

Splendid fish'n'chips though here at Anchors wharf  :-++ in Urunga


 :beer
Title: Re: OzSTOC IBA1600 Preparation?
Post by: Abe on September 15, 2014, 06:24:13 AM
Awesome work young fella  :thumbsup
Title: Re: OzSTOC IBA1600 Preparation?
Post by: StinkyPete on September 15, 2014, 07:13:00 AM
Good effort Shiney.  A good test for how your body can handle the long times in the saddle.   :thumb
Title: Re: OzSTOC IBA1600 Preparation?
Post by: Shiney on September 15, 2014, 07:49:04 AM
Nice one Dave  :like

Only we may get someone else to lead the 1600k ride to the final destination.......cause your final pic at your destination at Nambucca Hds......was at Urunga  :nahnah  :nahnah

Splendid fish'n'chips though here at Anchors wharf  :-++ in Urunga


 :beer

:fp That's why I get Streak to lead :whistle

I Originally was heading to Macksville NSW for the turn around but when I saw the Cafe I thought of all the recommendations the guys gave it and thought, stuff it I'll make this the turn around and I'll head north a bit to make up some extra distance. (I had thought the cafe was in Nambucca Hds :fp)

Anyhoo the original post has been fixed, good spotting :thumbs


And thanks for the kind words everyone :-++
I have discovered that I can do some fair distance when I really try :blu13 but that last stretch (just shy of 400kms :eek) was a bit much :spank I think it would have been better to take another break in the middle of it :think1 :think1 Oh well that's why I was doing the ride, to see how I can handle the distance/time :thumbsup

Thanks again guys :hatwave

Cheers
Shiney
Title: Re: OzSTOC IBA1600 Preparation?
Post by: saaz on September 15, 2014, 09:02:26 AM
I think I must have done some preparation in the ride back from Queensland. Came back 1150kms in a bit less than 11 hours, doing a few 450km non-stop runs to replicate the 1600 plan. Seemed to work ok, but it does feel good when you stop!
Title: Re: OzSTOC IBA1600 Preparation?
Post by: Shiney on September 15, 2014, 10:01:37 AM
Wow 450 km between stops very well done :thumbs
Title: Re: OzSTOC IBA1600 Preparation?
Post by: Abe on September 15, 2014, 10:21:40 AM
This would be a walk in the park for you Saaz  :beer
Title: Re: OzSTOC IBA1600 Preparation?
Post by: Wombattle on September 15, 2014, 10:44:20 AM
Hey Saaz,  well done on getting the 450k legs done!!!!!  :-++

I'm not interpreting the SS1600k plan as 450ks between stops, that's just the distance between fuel dockets.  There's nothing wrong with pulling into a rest area, walking around the bike five times, having a drink and/or a muesli bar or "relieving the pressure" of the ride. It just needs to be efficient. Discomfort adds to fatigue and stress. Sometimes it can't be resolved later in the ride, but if it can it should be.  Feel good more often! 
Having said that, of you can go a few back to back 450k legs then a 50CC is a snack.

Title: Re: OzSTOC IBA1600 Preparation?
Post by: saaz on September 15, 2014, 10:58:31 AM
Not quite, but you do feel you have done it.

This would be a walk in the park for you Saaz  :beer
Title: Re: OzSTOC IBA1600 Preparation?
Post by: saaz on September 15, 2014, 11:03:15 AM
Quite true. If I had been going further some in between stops would have been necessary. In between the fuel stops I just plan on hitting some way points as a mental thing, rather than think about the whole distance or next fuel stop. Makes it just a series of small achievements rather than a hard slog to the end.

Hey Saaz,  well done on getting the 450k legs done!!!!!  :-++

I'm not interpreting the SS1600k plan as 450ks between stops, that's just the distance between fuel dockets.  There's nothing wrong with pulling into a rest area, walking around the bike five times, having a drink and/or a muesli bar or "relieving the pressure" of the ride. It just needs to be efficient. Discomfort adds to fatigue and stress. Sometimes it can't be resolved later in the ride, but if it can it should be.  Feel good more often! 
Having said that, of you can go a few back to back 450k legs then a 50CC is a snack.


Title: Re: OzSTOC IBA1600 Preparation?
Post by: Gadget on September 15, 2014, 08:53:16 PM
My run to Airlie beach was my prep so far.  I rode from Rocky to Airlie non-stop (480 km) , and would have done the return trip non-stop except a :cop had other plans.

Coming back from Rocky I attempted to go as far as possible without stopping.  I got to just south of Gunalda at Curra  (449 km) stopped for wet weather pants and kept going until it ran out at 565 km. 

In total 2200 km from 7:30 Friday to 2:30 pm Sunday.

I'm thinking I can do the 1600 in 4 stops.  But if necessary on the day, I'll break it up if I have to.

Little milestones helped me.  Constantly working out the maths in my head to work out approximate arrivals to the next milestone kept me thinking.

I'm hoping having CB to chat to others along the way doing the same thing will help.
Title: Re: OzSTOC IBA1600 Preparation?
Post by: saaz on September 15, 2014, 09:30:55 PM
A CB is useful when outside Bluetooth range, and for just scanning to see what is going on. But the closer you get to Sydney, the more all the idiots are on wasting airspace - most days it makes the road channel (40 for the Hume, 29 on the pacific Highway seems better) useless for finding out traffic etc etc until you get outside Sydney. Melbourne was no different, but I did not have the CB on around Brisbane to see if it is the same.  If we pick a channel for ourselves should be ok.  The off button is very useful!
Title: Re: OzSTOC IBA1600 Preparation?
Post by: Biggles on September 15, 2014, 10:02:36 PM
It's pretty hopeless around Brisbane on 40.  Potty-mouthed van drivers never shut up.
I think we're settled on 13 for starters.  Correct me if another channel has been decided.  My experience has been 13 is mainly used by riders.
Title: Re: OzSTOC IBA1600 Preparation?
Post by: tj189 on September 16, 2014, 05:40:04 AM
good bit of training Shiney, if you kept that average up your ride for the OzSTOC 1600k would be around 19 hours

Saaz if you kept your average up you would do the same ride in about 15 and a half hours   ;-*
Title: Re: OzSTOC IBA1600 Preparation?
Post by: saaz on September 16, 2014, 01:33:25 PM

Saaz if you kept your average up you would do the same ride in about 15 and a half hours   ;-*

I don't think I will repeat that ride considering we have the time, and leaving at 2am rather than 8am makes a bit of difference  o:)
Title: Re: OzSTOC IBA1600 Preparation?
Post by: Shiney on September 16, 2014, 03:16:43 PM
good bit of training Shiney, if you kept that average up your ride for the OzSTOC 1600k would be around 19 hours

Saaz if you kept your average up you would do the same ride in about 15 and a half hours   ;-*
Thanks mate :hatwave
I think I'll take it a bit easier for the 1600 and have more organized breaks.
I'm thinking of aiming for around every 250 kms for a stretch :grin
Title: Re: OzSTOC IBA1600 Preparation?
Post by: tj189 on September 16, 2014, 05:01:46 PM
Ah, now you both have the right idea well done guys :thumb
Title: Re: OzSTOC IBA1600 Preparation?
Post by: saaz on September 16, 2014, 05:22:01 PM
I don't try and pre plan too much, as just depends on how you feel at the time and the weather.  Planning on more stops rather than less is a sound idea  :beer
Title: Re: OzSTOC IBA1600 Preparation?
Post by: StinkyPete on September 16, 2014, 05:26:46 PM
I'd like to be able to ride with a more experienced Endurance Rider, who can push me along a bit.   Long hauls early in the ride on the southern leg while fresh, with shorter sections between breaks on the return journey might be a good plan.
Title: Re: OzSTOC IBA1600 Preparation?
Post by: saaz on September 16, 2014, 05:39:09 PM
That's pretty well what I intend. While you feel great just hit the road and knock off some distance. Then take it easier with more stops, or if you feel like it keep going. Depends on the time of day as well, as I like the scenery around sunup and sundown in some sections, or the light at certain times of the day through various parts. Always something of interest to look at, but as a farmboy at heart I look all the time at fences, stock etc etc and make good or bad assessments as I ride along...

I'd like to be able to ride with a more experienced Endurance Rider, who can push me along a bit.   Long hauls early in the ride on the southern leg while fresh, with shorter sections between breaks on the return journey might be a good plan.
Title: Re: OzSTOC IBA1600 Preparation?
Post by: gaz on September 18, 2014, 11:06:36 PM
I did a bit of Slab Training today (1022 km down and up the highway)

06:15 Start - Left home from Strathpine
([url]http://i1075.photobucket.com/albums/w435/ShineyOzSTOC/OzSTOC%20SS1600/20140914_061501_zpsa11941ec.jpg[/url]) ([url]http://s1075.photobucket.com/user/ShineyOzSTOC/media/OzSTOC%20SS1600/20140914_061501_zpsa11941ec.jpg.html[/url])

06:30 North Lakes Fuel up - (8mins)
([url]http://i1075.photobucket.com/albums/w435/ShineyOzSTOC/OzSTOC%20SS1600/20140914_063747_zps02363359.jpg[/url]) ([url]http://s1075.photobucket.com/user/ShineyOzSTOC/media/OzSTOC%20SS1600/20140914_063747_zps02363359.jpg.html[/url])

09:03 Fuel & Bite to Eat (13mins)
([url]http://i1075.photobucket.com/albums/w435/ShineyOzSTOC/OzSTOC%20SS1600/20140914_090317_zpsd2444e67.jpg[/url]) ([url]http://s1075.photobucket.com/user/ShineyOzSTOC/media/OzSTOC%20SS1600/20140914_090317_zpsd2444e67.jpg.html[/url])   ([url]http://i1075.photobucket.com/albums/w435/ShineyOzSTOC/OzSTOC%20SS1600/20140914_091545_zps3d84c201.jpg[/url]) ([url]http://s1075.photobucket.com/user/ShineyOzSTOC/media/OzSTOC%20SS1600/20140914_091545_zps3d84c201.jpg.html[/url])

11:52 Urunga - Bite to eat (30 min)
([url]http://i1075.photobucket.com/albums/w435/ShineyOzSTOC/OzSTOC%20SS1600/20140914_114053_zps066f6dac.jpg[/url]) ([url]http://s1075.photobucket.com/user/ShineyOzSTOC/media/OzSTOC%20SS1600/20140914_114053_zps066f6dac.jpg.html[/url])

([url]http://i1075.photobucket.com/albums/w435/ShineyOzSTOC/OzSTOC%20SS1600/20140914_114100_zps67a8974f.jpg[/url]) ([url]http://s1075.photobucket.com/user/ShineyOzSTOC/media/OzSTOC%20SS1600/20140914_114100_zps67a8974f.jpg.html[/url])

([url]http://i1075.photobucket.com/albums/w435/ShineyOzSTOC/OzSTOC%20SS1600/20140914_122204_zpse39d7d6a.jpg[/url]) ([url]http://s1075.photobucket.com/user/ShineyOzSTOC/media/OzSTOC%20SS1600/20140914_122204_zpse39d7d6a.jpg.html[/url])

PHOTO OP (1min)

([url]http://i1075.photobucket.com/albums/w435/ShineyOzSTOC/OzSTOC%20SS1600/20140914_124742_zpse2939f91.jpg[/url]) ([url]http://s1075.photobucket.com/user/ShineyOzSTOC/media/OzSTOC%20SS1600/20140914_124742_zpse2939f91.jpg.html[/url])

14:04 Fuel Up (4mins)
([url]http://i1075.photobucket.com/albums/w435/ShineyOzSTOC/OzSTOC%20SS1600/20140914_140341_zpsef55f499.jpg[/url]) ([url]http://s1075.photobucket.com/user/ShineyOzSTOC/media/OzSTOC%20SS1600/20140914_140341_zpsef55f499.jpg.html[/url])   ([url]http://i1075.photobucket.com/albums/w435/ShineyOzSTOC/OzSTOC%20SS1600/20140914_140812_zps6e0228c8.jpg[/url]) ([url]http://s1075.photobucket.com/user/ShineyOzSTOC/media/OzSTOC%20SS1600/20140914_140812_zps6e0228c8.jpg.html[/url])

To make the total distance a bit over 1000kms I bypassed home and went up to Steve Irwin Way then looped down through Caboolture and back onto the highway.

18:29 Finish - Strathpine (Total time 12hrs 14mins - 1022kms)

([url]http://i1075.photobucket.com/albums/w435/ShineyOzSTOC/OzSTOC%20SS1600/20140914_182853_zpscbada33c.jpg[/url]) ([url]http://s1075.photobucket.com/user/ShineyOzSTOC/media/OzSTOC%20SS1600/20140914_182853_zpscbada33c.jpg.html[/url])


[url]http://goo.gl/maps/HGOgw[/url] ([url]http://goo.gl/maps/HGOgw[/url])

[url]http://maps.google.com.au/maps?saddr=Stanley+St,+Strathpine+QLD+4500&daddr=North+Lakes,+Queensland+to:Bellingen+St+to:Steve+Irwin+Way,+Glenview+QLD+4553+to:Stanley+St,+Strathpine+QLD+4500&hl=en&sll=-30.493355,153.013051&sspn=0.015661,0.027573&geocode=FU5UX_4dkDseCSlJHpVd8fyTazGbN9pB9nAF5g%3BFdqNYP4dN-AeCSnJnQ9a6eSTazHwBN_zWqMCBQ%3BFSu5Lv4dZM4eCQ%3BFU5jZ_4d5PUeCSnXnWrKxY-TazGXCVHyvAEtcQ%3BFU5UX_4dkDseCSlJHpVd8fyTazGbN9pB9nAF5g&mra=ls&t=m&z=8[/url] ([url]http://maps.google.com.au/maps?saddr=Stanley+St,+Strathpine+QLD+4500&daddr=North+Lakes,+Queensland+to:Bellingen+St+to:Steve+Irwin+Way,+Glenview+QLD+4553+to:Stanley+St,+Strathpine+QLD+4500&hl=en&sll=-30.493355,153.013051&sspn=0.015661,0.027573&geocode=FU5UX_4dkDseCSlJHpVd8fyTazGbN9pB9nAF5g%3BFdqNYP4dN-AeCSnJnQ9a6eSTazHwBN_zWqMCBQ%3BFSu5Lv4dZM4eCQ%3BFU5jZ_4d5PUeCSnXnWrKxY-TazGXCVHyvAEtcQ%3BFU5UX_4dkDseCSlJHpVd8fyTazGbN9pB9nAF5g&mra=ls&t=m&z=8[/url])

All in all I would have loved to have done this on a Russel Day Long :eek :spank But I'll be ok :thumbsup

And as an added bonus I got a new record for nods and/or waves from other riders...  :hatwave   84     :eek :grin

Cheers
Shiney


why are you're photos so blurry?  :cuss
Title: Re: OzSTOC IBA1600 Preparation?
Post by: Lionel on September 18, 2014, 11:28:22 PM
I haven't been on a bike for over three months so I thought it high time to get some fitness riding in before the big event.
I rode over to Saaz's place today and back again, approx 50km.
If I keep to this gruelling schedule I should be ready.
Title: Re: OzSTOC IBA1600 Preparation?
Post by: Shiney on September 19, 2014, 02:27:45 AM


why are you're photos so blurry?  :cuss

The bike was being extra shiney that day :grin
Title: Re: OzSTOC IBA1600 Preparation?
Post by: tj189 on September 19, 2014, 05:16:33 AM


why are you're photos so blurry?  :cuss

The bike was being extra shiney that day :grin
Good to see you pacing yourself Lionel  :thumb
Title: Re: OzSTOC IBA1600 Preparation?
Post by: StinkyPete on September 19, 2014, 06:40:04 AM
I haven't been on a bike for over three months so I thought it high time to get some fitness riding in before the big event.
I rode over to Saaz's place today and back again, approx 50km.
If I keep to this gruelling schedule I should be ready.

How many stops did you need?  :crackup
Title: Re: OzSTOC IBA1600 Preparation?
Post by: Lionel on September 19, 2014, 06:48:15 AM
I only had to stop twice on the way there, collect bike parts in Fyshwick and fuel just before his place. It was good to take a break.
Stick with me StinkyPete, I'll be your "experienced Endurance Rider"
Title: Re: OzSTOC IBA1600 Preparation?
Post by: Gadget on September 19, 2014, 07:17:27 AM


why are you're photos so blurry?  :cuss

The bike was being extra shiney that day :grin

I suspect Shiney finger Prints on the lens.  :eek
Title: Re: OzSTOC IBA1600 Preparation?
Post by: Shiney on September 19, 2014, 07:57:04 AM


why are you're photos so blurry?  :cuss

The bike was being extra shiney that day :grin

I suspect Shiney finger Prints on the lens.  :eek

It is possible that you might be on to something :think1 :think1 :think1 but I like my reason better :grin
Title: Re: OzSTOC IBA1600 Preparation?
Post by: Wombattle on September 19, 2014, 08:25:16 AM
My preparation has gone to pieces.  My barber has retired and my battery has gone flat.  :||||
Title: Re: OzSTOC IBA1600 Preparation?
Post by: Diesel on September 19, 2014, 08:39:34 AM
Well done Abe - made that sound real easy mate.       ++               :wht13




Well done Shiney - another good read with pics          ++               :blu13


Make sure you all do the walk around your bike before setting off on this one. Nothing worse than OWNING the ride, only to lose it all for a $2 part or loose screw etc.      :||||


Good luck and safe riding to everyone involved.


Cheers, Diesel




My preparation has gone to pieces.  My barber has retired and my battery has gone flat.  :||||


 :rofl :rofl :rofl   Sounds serious Wom!       :fp
Title: Re: OzSTOC IBA1600 Preparation?
Post by: Abe on September 19, 2014, 09:05:48 AM
I haven't been on a bike for over three months so I thought it high time to get some fitness riding in before the big event.
I rode over to Saaz's place today and back again, approx 50km.
If I keep to this gruelling schedule I should be ready.


Should have joined you Lionel, but I went on a prep ride (IBA SS3000) of sorts.

After some info from TJ and Wombattle (thanks men) I left at 4am and pulled into Port Augusta 7.30pm AEST, being 1545km.
No problems during the ride except 2 bird strikes, one small bird to the headlight area and a Cockatoo to the driving light.

Nice sleep, (too much sleep for any serious IBA attempts) walked next door to Shell for chocolate milk and starting docket.

Fully awake and ready for the day, off I went, till about 2kms out of Port Augusta, bird strike to the helmet, then just down the road a fox came out from the side to say "good bye" and just clipped his/her tail.

Anyway, if you haven't been through the Burra, Spalding area, then do it, it's beautiful this time of year.

Sunrise just out of town, note all the wind turbines on the hill.
(http://i1359.photobucket.com/albums/q791/vegapup/IMG_1435_zpsfc63e59f.jpg) (http://s1359.photobucket.com/user/vegapup/media/IMG_1435_zpsfc63e59f.jpg.html)

I got a little cold and stayed that way for a little while. Love heated grips.
(http://i1359.photobucket.com/albums/q791/vegapup/IMG_1433_zpsedd13e10.jpg) (http://s1359.photobucket.com/user/vegapup/media/IMG_1433_zpsedd13e10.jpg.html)

Used the stops at roadworks and truck fire to eat and drink.

Finish docket 8.59pm, 3099kms done, then home for a hot shower and a beer  :grin

Next time I hopefully wont forget my heated vest  :||||

Title: Re: OzSTOC IBA1600 Preparation?
Post by: johnnyYTED on September 19, 2014, 09:13:18 AM
 :dred11
 :clap :clap  ++
Well done Abe,  the OzSTOC IBA 1600 will be a walk in the park for you now after that ride.  :thumb
Title: Re: OzSTOC IBA1600 Preparation?
Post by: StinkyPete on September 19, 2014, 09:18:47 AM
Good effort Abe.  :thumb  Obviously the bike and body are working well for you, and by the way, thanks for clearing out some of the hazardous critters from SA.
Title: Re: OzSTOC IBA1600 Preparation?
Post by: Streak on September 19, 2014, 09:30:36 AM
Good effort Abe.  :thumb  Obviously the bike and body are working well for you, and by the way, thanks for clearing out some of the hazardous critters from SA.

awesome work mate!
Title: Re: OzSTOC IBA1600 Preparation?
Post by: ST2UP on September 19, 2014, 05:01:46 PM
Well done Sir  :-++  :-++ Ohh and the well done is not for the ride.......but for the fact that you took a camera on a bike trip.....click !!! :nahnah



 :beer
Title: Re: OzSTOC IBA1600 Preparation?
Post by: Shiney on September 19, 2014, 09:38:51 PM
Wow Abe, that's an awesome achievement, well done mate :-++ :-++ :-++ :-++
Title: Re: OzSTOC IBA1600 Preparation?
Post by: gaz on September 19, 2014, 10:39:34 PM
 :thumb
Title: Re: OzSTOC IBA1600 Preparation?
Post by: ST2UP on September 25, 2014, 08:02:08 PM
So all participates have their accom booked and confirmed ??

We will arrive mid to late morning on the Friday  :beer
Title: Re: OzSTOC IBA1600 Preparation?
Post by: Abe on September 25, 2014, 08:21:40 PM
Done for the three of us  :thumbsup

Title: Re: OzSTOC IBA1600 Preparation?
Post by: Wombattle on September 25, 2014, 08:24:07 PM
Yep, booked.  I'll be leaving Newcastle about 1pm Friday afternoon if anyone's coming through.
Title: Re: OzSTOC IBA1600 Preparation?
Post by: Gadget on September 25, 2014, 08:47:00 PM
I booked Months ago, but can't remember where.  :fp  :-[  Was it the Bo'suns Inn Motel? 

I'm heading down on the Thursday leaving after 9 am and plan on having lunch at Byron bay before heading to Coffs Harbour.

Getting excited.
Title: Re: OzSTOC IBA1600 Preparation?
Post by: ST2UP on September 25, 2014, 09:51:21 PM
Yep Bosuns Inn at Park Beach Gary  :like
Title: Re: OzSTOC IBA1600 Preparation?
Post by: johnnyYTED on September 25, 2014, 10:45:09 PM
 :dred11
I'm in at the inn,, :thumb and sharing with sargent..
 :OldMan I'll get there when I get there..   :nahnah
Title: Re: OzSTOC IBA1600 Preparation?
Post by: Shiney on September 26, 2014, 02:36:42 AM
Yeah booked :grin