Perth to Canberra trip 2 March 2018

[perthcarpetcleaner]

In the final planning stages of a trip from perth to Canberra. Any suggestions on training and preparation for an IBA 1600km ride during my trip. Recently completed a couple of 1000km rides.

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[Bodø Glimt]

What sort of time frame are you looking at?

[perthcarpetcleaner]

Planning to leave Perth at midnight ride to mandurah and back initially so the 1600km distance will see me in eucla before dark on the 2/3/18

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[Williamson]

Good luck, safe travels and stay upright .........

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From your blog, I see you will be travelling from Adelaide to West Gippsland.  Unless you give Melbourne a wide berth, you will most likely be travelling through or around the suburbs.  That being the case, you'll likely be within a few km of at least a few Forum regulars.  Let us know if you need break from the ST and something more comfortable than a swag for a night.

And then West and Central Gippsland.  That may take you near the RTE venue at Glengarry.  http://ozstoc.com/index.php?topic=12419.0

The dates won't align, but I thought you might like to know.

The next RTE is at Dunolly.  http://ozstoc.com/index.php?topic=12457.0 - again the dates probably won't align, but if they do .......

[Gadget]

If you haven't already, look at investing in a Spot ( or Bubbler App for android, or the Apple equivalent) and setting up a Spotwalla account. Then put up the link here (and on Facebook) so we can keep an eye on your progress for safety.

The added bonus is (I think) you can submit spotwalla data as evidence with your trip.

Carry plenty of water and hydrolytes and alternate between one and the other.

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[Brock]

Take it easy with hydrating aditives, I have seen a pushbike rider on that stuff that had to pullup due to severe stomach cramps. It took several hours drinking plain water before he recovered..

[StinkyPete]

There's some very good tips and ideas here.....   http://ironbutt.com/aow.cfm

You also might think about a cooling vest if the weather is very hot.   I have one of these and it's great for keeping you cool in the very hot weather, and if it's cold, it can be worn as a vest to keep you warm.   http://www.coolweave.com.au/MCV.htm

[alans1100]

I note your intention for a 1600 km ride. I would suggest Norseman to Port Augusta with a distance of 1669kms; essentially a straight line.

Advise caution if you plan to do much night riding between Norseman and Ceduna other than it's an easy ride over. Some of the roadhouses run 24/7 to cater for the trucks with most running overnight to avoid the terrorists (tourists).

[LindsayGT]

If you are intending to have your ride certified, I would suggest you follow to the letter, these guidelines.

http://www.ironbutt.com/themerides/ssseries/

Remember, if you didn't get it certified, you can't claim to have completed a SS1600.

It looks like you will be moving through different time zones. Don't let them mess with your head. Be careful and work out a stage by stage (fill to fill) route and include the zone changes so that you can be certain of your correct time. This also needs to be documented if you are getting certified.

[perthcarpetcleaner]

Thanks for that...will keep in contact. Unfortunatly Dunolly RTE date will not work this time. I should have planned better

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[perthcarpetcleaner]

I note your intention for a 1600 km ride. I would suggest Norseman to Port Augusta with a distance of 1669kms; essentially a straight line.

Advise caution if you plan to do much night riding between Norseman and Ceduna other than it's an easy ride over. Some of the roadhouses run 24/7 to cater for the trucks with most running overnight to avoid the terrorists (tourists).

Thanks Allan. Will consider this suggestion.

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[perthcarpetcleaner]

If you are intending to have your ride certified, I would suggest you follow to the letter, these guidelines.

http://www.ironbutt.com/themerides/ssseries/

Remember, if you didn't get it certified, you can't claim to have completed a SS1600.

It looks like you will be moving through different time zones. Don't let them mess with your head. Be careful and work out a stage by stage (fill to fill) route and include the zone changes so that you can be certain of your correct time. This also needs to be documented if you are getting certified.

Thanks Lyndsay for the details you provided. See from the paperwork that you need to witnesses at either end??

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[perthcarpetcleaner]

If you haven't already, look at investing in a Spot ( or Bubbler App for android, or the Apple equivalent) and setting up a Spotwalla account. Then put up the link here (and on Facebook) so we can keep an eye on your progress for safety.

The added bonus is (I think) you can submit spotwalla data as evidence with your trip.

Carry plenty of water and hydrolytes and alternate between one and the other.

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Thanks Gadget
Have a link on the blog using bubbler and spotwalla to track - hope i have ser it up right.


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[perthcarpetcleaner]

Take it easy with hydrating aditives, I have seen a pushbike rider on that stuff that had to pullup due to severe stomach cramps. It took several hours drinking plain water before he recovered..

Thanks for the heads up Brock. Will mix it up well.

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[perthcarpetcleaner]

There's some very good tips and ideas here.....   http://ironbutt.com/aow.cfm

You also might think about a cooling vest if the weather is very hot.   I have one of these and it's great for keeping you cool in the very hot weather, and if it's cold, it can be worn as a vest to keep you warm.   http://www.coolweave.com.au/MCV.htm

Cooling vest.....thats sounds like a winner...will check it out. do you put cold water into it??

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[StinkyPete]

There's some very good tips and ideas here.....   http://ironbutt.com/aow.cfm

You also might think about a cooling vest if the weather is very hot.   I have one of these and it's great for keeping you cool in the very hot weather, and if it's cold, it can be worn as a vest to keep you warm.   http://www.coolweave.com.au/MCV.htm

Cooling vest.....thats sounds like a winner...will check it out. do you put cold water into it??

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No, just wet it and it cools by evaporation, lasting at least an hour and a half before needing a re-soak.

[Bodø Glimt]

Where did you get it Pete?

[perthcarpetcleaner]

There's some very good tips and ideas here.....   http://ironbutt.com/aow.cfm

You also might think about a cooling vest if the weather is very hot.   I have one of these and it's great for keeping you cool in the very hot weather, and if it's cold, it can be worn as a vest to keep you warm.   http://www.coolweave.com.au/MCV.htm

Cooling vest.....thats sounds like a winner...will check it out. do you put cold water into it??

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No, just wet it and it cools by evaporation, lasting at least an hour and a half before needing a re-soak.

Sounds like a good investment
Thanks

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[perthcarpetcleaner]

There's some very good tips and ideas here.....   http://ironbutt.com/aow.cfm

You also might think about a cooling vest if the weather is very hot.   I have one of these and it's great for keeping you cool in the very hot weather, and if it's cold, it can be worn as a vest to keep you warm.   http://www.coolweave.com.au/MCV.htm

Cooling vest.....thats sounds like a winner...will check it out. do you put cold water into it??

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No, just wet it and it cools by evaporation, lasting at least an hour and a half before needing a re-soak.

Im in
Got to get me one of these

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[perthcarpetcleaner]

Testing new sena tube camera for Perth Canberra trip....really happy with result

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[perthcarpetcleaner]

1 week to go. Got my coolvest..thanks Stinky Pete for the heads up. Will come in handy across the Nullabor.
trailer packed, maint all done..just need to get on the bike and ride..
leaving midnight 2/3/18...cant wait

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[West Aussie Glen]

I note your intention for a 1600 km ride. I would suggest Norseman to Port Augusta with a distance of 1669kms; essentially a straight line.

Advise caution if you plan to do much night riding between Norseman and Ceduna other than it's an easy ride over. Some of the roadhouses run 24/7 to cater for the trucks with most running overnight to avoid the terrorists (tourists).

Problem with this Alan is that there will be probably 5 to 6 hours in the dark in bad wildlife country.

The Mandurah/Ecula option by leaving at midnight the early (dark hours) would be in far less wildlife prone areas.

[StinkyPete]

Give me a call when you are in Adelaide and perhaps we can hook up for a coffee and chat etc.   I've PM'd you my phone number etc.   

[Jdbiker]

Have a fantastic trip 

[perthcarpetcleaner]

Give me a call when you are in Adelaide and perhaps we can hook up for a coffee and chat etc.   I've PM'd you my phone number etc.   

thanks, will do that

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