Author Topic: My First Long Ride - November 15th-25th Roughly (Read 33566 times)

jf3000 · « **Reply #125 on:** November 26, 2014, 05:55:04 PM »

So after roughly 2100klms my seat.

jf3000 · « **Reply #126 on:** November 26, 2014, 05:57:36 PM »

Crikey

StinkyPete · « **Reply #127 on:** November 26, 2014, 06:00:31 PM »

Put us out of our suspense Jason! Where's Wally?

Marcus · « **Reply #128 on:** November 26, 2014, 06:48:37 PM »

That's bendigo

Kev Murphy · « **Reply #129 on:** November 26, 2014, 07:01:25 PM »

A good run, around 580k for today, well done.

So, which way from there.. Horsham or Hamilton? ... if the latter, I have a ride to do tomorrow, but Horsham is a bit far, not enough fuel in the tank and one day before pension day.

Bendigo Maryborough Avoca Ararat Hamilton Coleraine Casterton Mount Gambier is the shortest route, 398K

or an extra 75k through Ballarat to Warrnamboool to Mt Gambier

Marcus · « **Reply #130 on:** November 26, 2014, 07:14:31 PM »

I hope he heads to the coast. It horribly boring going inland

Kev Murphy · « **Reply #131 on:** November 26, 2014, 07:32:19 PM »

As you get closer to Mt Gambier when near the pine plantations, be aware that there are many kangaroos, and choose a lower speed accordingly
..and emus

Kev Murphy · « **Reply #132 on:** November 27, 2014, 07:03:17 AM »

I missed a phonecall this morning? Didn't register? must have been while I was in the servo.

StinkyPete · « **Reply #133 on:** November 27, 2014, 07:13:42 AM »

Quote from: Marcus on November 26, 2014, 07:14:31 PM

I hope he heads to the coast. It horribly boring going inland

I like the inland routes, particularly the Pyrenees Highway, but then again, any road looks good to me from inside a motorcycle helmet.

Kev Murphy · « **Reply #134 on:** November 27, 2014, 07:38:27 AM »

I just spoke to Jason, he is in this map area on a kangaroo dodging exercise. He will call me again when he reaches Horsham, and I will meet him on the highway at Hamilton somewhere around 10.45, 11.15 am

jf3000 · « **Reply #135 on:** November 27, 2014, 09:31:46 AM »

Not pushing it today. Exhausted.

Marcus · « **Reply #136 on:** November 27, 2014, 10:24:01 AM »

What made you choose that route?

Kev Murphy · « **Reply #137 on:** November 27, 2014, 01:58:32 PM »

Successful run, 240k ride for me, I caught up with Jason just before 1 pm, about 30k north of Hamilton and escorted him to the A1 from Heywood to Mount Gambier, only about 80 km left of the epic
He is very tired, and taking regular stops. Should arrive in Mt Gambier sometime around 4.. 4.30pm, depending on stops.
Safe travels, mate. .. see you next weekend at Nelson.

A good ride today, over 400k covered of around 500, He should be at about 'B' on the map now.

saaz · « **Reply #138 on:** November 27, 2014, 02:10:36 PM »

Best to stop more often if you are feeling like that. Wise decision

Shiney · « **Reply #139 on:** November 27, 2014, 02:29:50 PM »

Awesome effort Jason

Kev Murphy · « **Reply #140 on:** November 27, 2014, 02:48:25 PM »

A really great guy... I am pleased to have met him.

jf3000 · « **Reply #141 on:** November 27, 2014, 07:52:31 PM »

So for the record I do. Stop a lot and drank lots of water. The tires on the bike are brand new Bridgestone and I must say after reading all about tires these rocked. Bike is running like a dream.

Thank you to everyone who helped me with much needed info. Luckily I didn't need to ring the RAN number. But useful to have.

All of you more experienced than I have made my life of my ride awesome. So thank you.

As for the person whomever mentioned about long distance riding bug, thank you. I'm now hooked.

Look forward to a new destination and meeting many new people.

Thank you once again.

Jason.

jf3000 · « **Reply #142 on:** November 27, 2014, 07:53:55 PM »

Hey Marcus, which route you referring too?

Biggles · « **Reply #143 on:** November 27, 2014, 08:00:15 PM »

Quote from: jf3000 on November 27, 2014, 07:52:31 PM

As for the person whomever mentioned about long distance riding bug, thank you. I'm now hooked.

What you've contracted is the "Touring Bug".

The "Long Distance Bug" is a different disease.

Great that you have fulfilled your dream. Lots more adventures to come.
And you're right about the bike!

Kev Murphy · « **Reply #144 on:** November 27, 2014, 08:07:13 PM »

Get a good nights rest mate, I will ring you tomorrow at a sensible hour

Gadget · « **Reply #145 on:** November 27, 2014, 08:10:19 PM »

Rest well young Padawan. The Force is strong with this one!

jf3000 · « **Reply #146 on:** November 27, 2014, 08:29:31 PM »

No riding tomorrow or rest of week. Must help wife with shop.

StinkyPete · « **Reply #147 on:** November 27, 2014, 08:58:05 PM »

Well done Jason, and I'm glad to hear you've arrived safely in Mt Gambier. I hope we will meet at Nelson.

Wild Rose · « **Reply #148 on:** November 27, 2014, 09:40:01 PM »

Now that you have the Touring bug it will be nothing for you to jump
on the bike and return to Queensland for the National Rally

Marcus · « **Reply #149 on:** November 28, 2014, 07:51:43 AM »

Quote from: jf3000 on November 27, 2014, 07:53:55 PM

Hey Marcus, which route you referring too?

Inland, but that doesn't matter now, Glad you made it safe and enjoyed your trip

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Author Topic: My First Long Ride - November 15th-25th Roughly (Read 33566 times)

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