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April 15, 2013 at 11:46 am #102603
I’m looking to do the Canning Stock Route in June this year.
All the stars have aligned and I can go.
Wife – happy
Work – happy
Bank manager – happyBy all accounts it’s a big ride, a bloody big ride, as far as rides go, the biggest ride, and that’s an understatement.
It was all too easy sitting here a minute ago thinking I’ll post up a ride to do the Canning and now putting it out there to actually do it, the realisation has set in.
With a ride like this you don’t know what will happen.
It might be an epic fail, crying in your helmet with blood, sweat and tears or it might end with raised beers and big cheers. I suppose that’s why they call it adventure riding.
Anyway, I’d rather have a crack and fail. At least I’ll learn something.
So given the above waffle, here’s the short details
Unsupported. Fuel, water and food need to be carried for long distances.
Leaving Alice Springs 4th of June and return to Alice Springs 20th June. I’ll trailer the bike to Alice over three days or depends how I feel. That’s three weeks plus the weekends either end.
Ride the Great Central Road west to the Gun Barrel to Wiluna. North up the Canning Stock Route to Bililuna. East along the Tanami back to Alice.
It would be good to have a group of 4 to 6 riders who are able to ride soft sand with heavily laden bikes. Perhaps you’ve got a Simpson crossing under your belt because I’m being told it’s like riding six Simpson crossings in a row.
Looks easy on paper.
Cheers
lotsaApril 15, 2013 at 11:58 am #239759April 15, 2013 at 8:26 pm #239762Wow , huge adventure Lotsa , I’ve heard it called the last REAL adventure ride on a few occasions !!
Good luck mate , should be a great trip
Nick
April 16, 2013 at 12:02 am #239764Thanks Nick
l can’t go by myself so l need some willing participants
You got any plans for June ?!
lotsa
April 16, 2013 at 5:58 am #239773lotsa wrote:Thanks Nickl can’t go by myself so l need some willing participants
You got any plans for June ?!
lotsa
Just a tad too big a ride for the CRF250 Wayne
:laugh:
Great trip there mate, hope it comes together for you !!!
My oldies did the Canning in a 4×4 on their own years ago, said it was by far the best trip they ever did (and they did a few whilst spending the inheritance) :whistle: :blink: :dry: :huh: :unsure: :pinch: :laugh: :laugh: :laugh:I remember the pics they brought back were truly spectacular.
Only weird experience they had was one lonely night hundreds of k`s from last civilisation, seen noone for 4 days, then out of the blue the sound of a didgeridoo came floating in from across the dunes under the stars !!! :laugh: Scared the crap out of both or them actually 😆
April 18, 2013 at 4:58 am #239779Hey Lotsa,
It sounds like a bloody awesome trip to do. It is definately one of the reasons that I bought the 640 for, to do trips like the CSR.
I would really like to do the CSR one day with a group of guys, just like you are wanting to do. I wish that I was in a position to join you.
Best wishes mate and I hope that it all goes well.I will be watching with interest!!
Cheers,
LeftyApril 20, 2013 at 2:49 am #239897Thanks Lefty
Not looking good for June at this stage though. It’s a big ask for most people from work, relationships and money perspective.
It’s also a bit daunting for some………it’s a big ride. The more I look into it, on paper, the easier it seems.
The same as when I did the Simpson and Hay River track. It all works out in the end one way or another.
August is another window of opportunity, then it may have to wait till next year.
lotsa
April 20, 2013 at 3:42 am #240055That means I will have to do some other big ride.
Maybe the Simpson again…..just to keep my hand in
lotsa
April 20, 2013 at 3:51 am #239760Damn you have a tough life Wayne :whistle: :laugh:
It will be a cracker trip whichever you do , no doubt,,
I`m Looking forward to the report already :laugh:
Cheers
April 20, 2013 at 9:11 am #240058EAGLE`02 wrote:Damn you have a tough life Wayne :whistle: :laugh:It will be a cracker trip whichever you do , no doubt,,
I`m Looking forward to the report already :laugh:
Cheers
Just trying to ride while I can Eagle
lotsa
April 20, 2013 at 9:39 am #240083Hey lotsa,
Can I tag along :whistle: :whistle: :whistle: :whistle: :laugh: :laugh: :laugh:Good luck with it if you decide to do it
Watched a 4×4 show on the tele today actually,all about the Canning Stock Route interesting.
Looks tough and not to be taken lightly :unsure: like you sayWill watch this space,seems like your keen to tick it off your list
James
April 20, 2013 at 10:06 am #240056lotsa wrote:That means I will have to do some other big ride.Maybe the Simpson again…..just to keep my hand in
lotsa
Thats a shame Lotsa, i was watching with interest. Still, nothing wrong with a trip to the Simpson.
The Canning is on my bucket list but a few years of experience away yet i think?
You coming on the next 2 day?
April 21, 2013 at 12:00 am #240085james wrote:Hey lotsa,
Can I tag along :whistle: :whistle: :whistle: :whistle: :laugh: :laugh: :laugh:Good luck with it if you decide to do it
Watched a 4×4 show on the tele today actually,all about the Canning Stock Route interesting.
Looks tough and not to be taken lightly :unsure: like you sayWill watch this space,seems like your keen to tick it off your list
James
Thanks James, I’d like to see that Ten of your’s flogging over sand dunes Dakar style. You never know until you try it.
Ace wrote:lotsa wrote:That means I will have to do some other big ride.Maybe the Simpson again…..just to keep my hand in
lotsa
Thats a shame Lotsa, i was watching with interest. Still, nothing wrong with a trip to the Simpson.
The Canning is on my bucket list but a few years of experience away yet i think?
You coming on the next 2 day?
Still hopeful Ace. Just need the like minded to come along. August is an alternative.
It will be last minute for the June 2 dayer. I should be driving back from Alice that weekend :laugh: :laugh:
April 21, 2013 at 12:31 am #240121I’ll check my situation for August Lotsa……. You never know eh! Maybe even the Simpson could be the go?
Cheers,
LeftMay 10, 2013 at 3:02 am #240122I’ve canned the Canning for June.
yeah Lefty looking at just the Simpson in august maybe. the canning window is gone now I think
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