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Discussion on Roads to Avoid....
« on: February 07, 2013, 03:05:13 PM »
Don't know if this is a good idea or not, but if you know of a road that really shouldn't be traversed, and you think other LD riders should know about it - why not highlight it and put it on this thread.


Tell us WHY it is bad, as your reasons may make others immune - i.e. it's 20kms of rough dirt!   <------- doesn't worry a Veradero rider. Also - put the road name up first for quick recognition.


One that comes to mind for me is the Killarney-Woodenbong stretch.


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Re: Discussion on Roads to Avoid....
« Reply #1 on: February 07, 2013, 04:25:29 PM »
Has anyone done Tenterfield to Woodenbong in recent years?  It was a corrugated horror years ago, but would be a possible interesting alternative to the Cunningham/ Warwick boredom.
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Re: Discussion on Roads to Avoid....
« Reply #2 on: February 07, 2013, 06:59:19 PM »
We did the Woodenbong to Tenterfield via Urbenville & Bonalbo August last year on our way south, and that bit of road was the worst sealed road I have ever ridden on. I was seriously worried about the tyres and suspension. It was horrific but sounds like the alternative through Killarney is worse. I never lost the mirror covers.  :grin
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Re: Discussion on Roads to Avoid....
« Reply #3 on: February 07, 2013, 08:32:10 PM »
Excellent, thanks Skip.  Already this thread is proving valuable.

It may be wise to have a separate thread for each state, since I'm sure we're going to end up with an encyclopedia of woe here   :eek

Mods?  Come on, earn your pay!   :popcorn
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Re: Discussion on Roads to Avoid....
« Reply #4 on: February 07, 2013, 08:51:45 PM »
Quote from: Biggles on February 07, 2013, 08:32:10 PM

Mods?  Come on, earn your pay!   :popcorn


Although I must admit... - Biggles did have a point..... Problem is though, you may have to chase a few different threads if planning an interstate ride - for instance I'm in to 4 states to get to Middleton... Thoughts?


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Re: Discussion on Roads to Avoid....
« Reply #5 on: February 07, 2013, 09:12:22 PM »
Could one of you technical geniuses highlight all the 'reported' roads into one mappy thingy so that one map will show all the said roads, Australia wide ?
Just sayin'
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Re: Discussion on Roads to Avoid....
« Reply #6 on: February 07, 2013, 11:03:35 PM »
Quote from: Diesel on February 07, 2013, 08:51:45 PM
Quote from: Biggles on February 07, 2013, 08:32:10 PM

Mods?  Come on, earn your pay!   :popcorn


Although I must admit...  - Biggles did have a point..... Problem is though, you may have to chase a few different threads if planning an interstate ride - for instance I'm in to 4 states to get to Middleton... Thoughts?


Cheers, Diesel

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Re: Discussion on Roads to Avoid....
« Reply #7 on: February 07, 2013, 11:26:05 PM »
Quote from: Gavo on February 07, 2013, 11:03:35 PM

Woe did i miss something ?


only banter.
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Re: Discussion on Roads to Avoid....
« Reply #8 on: February 08, 2013, 11:38:17 AM »
Avoid all roads in and around North Queensland especially the Bruce Dieway....
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Re: Discussion on Roads to Avoid....
« Reply #9 on: February 08, 2013, 04:44:46 PM »
Most of NSW 'series of interconnecting potholes'.

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Re: Discussion on Roads to Avoid....
« Reply #10 on: February 08, 2013, 05:46:53 PM »
Quote from: Skip on February 07, 2013, 09:12:22 PM
Could one of you technical geniuses highlight all the 'reported' roads into one mappy thingy so that one map will show all the said roads, Australia wide ?
Just sayin'
Now that would be beneficial  :thumb
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Re: Discussion on Roads to Avoid....
« Reply #11 on: February 08, 2013, 09:02:39 PM »
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Quote from: STeveo on February 08, 2013, 04:44:46 PM
Most of NSW 'series of interconnecting potholes'.

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We were in Tamworth to day Steve.....hit a pothole on Duruka Rd that had a Hyundai in it driving around looking for a way out..... :p
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Re: Discussion on Roads to Avoid....
« Reply #12 on: February 08, 2013, 09:10:24 PM »
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had a Hyundai in it driving around looking for a way out


Lucky there was something to fill the hole
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Re: Discussion on Roads to Avoid....
« Reply #13 on: February 08, 2013, 09:18:59 PM »
...and that's the best use I ever heard for a Hyundai!!!
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Re: Discussion on Roads to Avoid....
« Reply #14 on: February 09, 2013, 06:37:42 AM »
Quote from: ST2UP on February 08, 2013, 09:02:39 PM
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Quote from: STeveo on February 08, 2013, 04:44:46 PM
Most of NSW 'series of interconnecting potholes'.

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We were in Tamworth to day Steve.....hit a pothole on Duruka Rd that had a Hyundai in it driving around looking for a way out..... :p
:rofl :crackup  Only a small one then. Parents on Daruka road start to get worried if the school bus is late.

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Re: Discussion on Roads to Avoid....
« Reply #15 on: February 12, 2013, 11:56:22 AM »
Quote from: tj189 on February 08, 2013, 05:46:53 PM
Quote from: Skip on February 07, 2013, 09:12:22 PM
Could one of you technical geniuses highlight all the 'reported' roads into one mappy thingy so that one map will show all the said roads, Australia wide ?
Just sayin'

Now that would be beneficial  :thumb


I think I have a working model....

see it here..........


http://ozstoc.com/index.php?topic=3485.msg35078#msg35078


Let me know on this thread of a road with its maps link, and I'll transfer it over to the map


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Re: Discussion on Roads to Avoid....
« Reply #16 on: February 12, 2013, 02:52:33 PM »
Quote from: Diesel on February 12, 2013, 11:56:22 AM

I think I have a working model....

see it here..........


http://ozstoc.com/index.php?topic=3485.msg35078#msg35078


Let me know on this thread of a road with its maps link, and I'll transfer it over to the map


Cheers, Diesel


Excellent job there, Diesel.  We'll have people climbing all over this Forum because information in a map format like that is pure gold.  It's just so accessible, relevant and informative.    :thumbsup   :thumbs
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Re: Discussion on Roads to Avoid....
« Reply #17 on: February 12, 2013, 07:35:44 PM »
Thanks Diesel. I know now why we pay you the big bucks. You're a legend.  :thumbs
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Re: Discussion on Roads to Avoid....
« Reply #18 on: February 13, 2013, 12:05:05 AM »
Hey Diesel, can you put a big plot over Nth Qld from about Rocky up...  Thanks Mate...... they're all shocking up here..........
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