Author Topic: Townsville to Canberra (Read 28888 times)

saaz · « **Reply #75 on:** October 14, 2014, 05:59:54 PM »

There is a Maccas on the way through so it may be food and drink break

saaz · « **Reply #76 on:** October 14, 2014, 06:14:44 PM »

It is very windy and down to 6 degrees, so not the best conditions for making it home.

saaz · « **Reply #77 on:** October 14, 2014, 06:28:21 PM »

Short way home then, which in this weather I can understand. Less than 3 hours away.

saaz · « **Reply #78 on:** October 14, 2014, 07:04:23 PM »

Cowra-Canberra is a relative doddle, but the weather is not very friendly. It was nice and sunny, with a great hamburger at the Rose garden Cafe when I came through last weekend.

alans1100 · « **Reply #79 on:** October 14, 2014, 07:08:21 PM »

This would feel like the longest part any ride......

saaz · « **Reply #80 on:** October 14, 2014, 07:14:48 PM »

In this weather, definitely, on a nice day you even are itching to get home.

saaz · « **Reply #81 on:** October 14, 2014, 07:38:01 PM »

I hate being at home watching rather than doing

Reminds me of crewing for a mate doing rallies. Sitting in the dark for hours, something happens, then sit around not knowing what is going on until the end.

saaz · « **Reply #82 on:** October 14, 2014, 07:50:59 PM »

Around there is usually not too bad (so I hear, 120 plus is quite safe at night if you are keen to make time...) but the road will be wet, reflections and the animals may be out. Tiredness also.

saaz · « **Reply #83 on:** October 14, 2014, 07:59:59 PM »

I will see if Lionel wants to leave tomorrow to go to Coffs for the Ozstoc 1600

otherwise we might leave it until Thursday, but it is a nearly 800km ride to Coffs. A rest day when we get there though..

alans1100 · « **Reply #84 on:** October 14, 2014, 08:04:13 PM »

Quote from: Kev Murphy on October 14, 2014, 07:55:14 PM

Pretty safe to say that after the last 3 days, he won't be out of bed at 7 am in the morning?

After my first trip back form Port Hedland I never even got back on the bike for a week and that was only to refuel her for the return trip the next day. But I actually miss those trips I made every 6 months or so.

saaz · « **Reply #85 on:** October 14, 2014, 08:11:50 PM »

Nearly at Yass and home sailing! That bit of the Boorowa road is ok usually but at night, wet and tired needs some care. An hour away normally but if a stop is needed it should be taken. I will just play loud music or put on a music video

saaz · « **Reply #86 on:** October 14, 2014, 08:29:48 PM »

60 to Lionel's place, 40 to mine. He should be halfway here based on that spot time.

saaz · « **Reply #87 on:** October 14, 2014, 09:02:22 PM »

off for extra distance the safe way, towards Goulburn then back from there. Adds about 160kms. He may even go further up the highway to get a turn docket.

Brock · « **Reply #88 on:** October 14, 2014, 09:07:22 PM »

May be he is having trouble hanging on with all that down hill running, Lionell can have a rest and put some wear on the left side of the tyres..

( Helmet , bike sneak away while no-one is looking)

Biggles · « **Reply #89 on:** October 14, 2014, 09:07:33 PM »

Quote from: Kev Murphy on October 14, 2014, 09:05:55 PM

21:51
Must be trying for 1600k for the day?

or so tired he's missed another turn like up at Nevertire.

alans1100 · « **Reply #90 on:** October 14, 2014, 09:12:00 PM »

Quote from: Biggles on October 14, 2014, 09:07:33 PM

Quote from: Kev Murphy on October 14, 2014, 09:05:55 PM
21:51
Must be trying for 1600k for the day?

or so tired he's missed another turn like up at Nevertire.

Or he's making dam sure of getting the 4800 km minimum (3000 miles) by going a little further or 1600 a day

Biggles · « **Reply #91 on:** October 14, 2014, 09:12:42 PM »

Next stop, the Big Merino for a corner docket, then home to bed??

saaz · « **Reply #92 on:** October 14, 2014, 09:15:34 PM »

That was not even the original aim, but must be some other target to hit in some time period, not just 24 hours. Corner dockets could be at Goulburn, Marulan, Sutton Forrest - just depends on how far.

saaz · « **Reply #93 on:** October 14, 2014, 09:21:42 PM »

Goulburn turn docket then home for the finish. So another 45 minutes or so if you want to see the end. I am not doing final witnessing so am off to bed to practice getting up before 2am.

alans1100 · « **Reply #94 on:** October 14, 2014, 10:01:28 PM »

What'll you do when Lionel finishes Kev.....you've been on here for most of the last three days.....

alans1100 · « **Reply #95 on:** October 14, 2014, 10:22:44 PM »

Years of afternoon shift for me meant 2am (2:30 for you) for going to bed and it still is that time for me. Once Heather goes to bed, the head phones go on and the music goes on or I watch a DVD.

Heather says Hi as well.....a little chilly waiting for him last night but happy that she can brag about seeing her first IBA rider on the move

Biggles · « **Reply #96 on:** October 14, 2014, 10:46:29 PM »

He's just past the Manuka Oval.
That would be pretty special- riding through the heart of Canberra after days through the heart of Oz!

alans1100 · « **Reply #97 on:** October 14, 2014, 11:04:56 PM »

Quote from: Kev Murphy on October 14, 2014, 11:03:13 PM

Yep, its official, he finished at 23:40
Well done, Lionel!

I'll just repeat what Kev said........

Biggles · « **Reply #98 on:** October 14, 2014, 11:11:19 PM »

Plenty of laurels to rest on there!
Congratulations on achieving your aim, Lionel.
We'll hear from you on Wednesday, much later, no doubt.

alans1100 · « **Reply #99 on:** October 14, 2014, 11:19:34 PM »

Quote from: Kev Murphy on October 14, 2014, 11:14:29 PM

Guess I better mosey outside and put the rubbish bins out... garbo will be here in less than 5 hours.

I'll just go have a shower, come back, turn the headphones up and play a game or two for the next couple hours,

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Author Topic: Townsville to Canberra (Read 28888 times)