Transmoto 12 hour

[Scott SouthwellMember]

singletrackmind wrote:

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The format for this event is taken from the MTB model which has and continues to be massively successful. You can take it as seriously or as casually as you want. Unlike a traditional event that can be intimidating to the average punter this style event is very inclusive. I wish I could be there but unfortunately I can’t get to Batemans for that weekend but if you can make it I am super keen to hear how it goes. If it proves as popular as it has in the MTB world then you can expect to see plenty more of these events in the future.

STM

As STM has stated this is a very good format and is used for everything from 4 – 24 hour endurance racing in MTB.

My only concern for this event, with dirt bikes 10km is the relativey short loop. This is about what we use for MTB. For dirt bikes this is going to mean very short lap time and depending on the number of bikes running that will be a lot of laps over a 12 hours period. How well will a 10km loop hold up to that type of abuse from dirt bikes? Has the potential to become a 10km rut.

[Mick DMember]

Scotty wrote:

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Has the potential to become a 10km rut.

My thoughts exactly :S

Although in saying that,I was really suprised to see how little evidence there was of 40 bikes doing the poker run loops.

[RoyMember]

In our pony express we find that for 100 bikes+ (so around 60 on the track at any one time) you need 20km minimum to keep it safe/enjoyable and even then it is hell if dusty. Most of our tracks are around 25km and they deteriorate considerably over the 4 hours. We don’t so much get ruts except when wet or in the sand but more braking/accelarating bumps, deep dust powder. It gets bloody hard on the body with bumps in 4 hours so a shorter track for longer means worse track conditions.

The soil down there may be better and hold up better. Heffo knows bikes, racing and the area so I would be surprised if it really went to the pack as it sounds like an event they are trying to get the average punter involved in.

Personally I prefer longer laps. More time to get your rhythm and a longer break between laps. You get a better rest and more chance of getting any repairs down before you really piss your partner off by making him do another lap.

[Craig HattonMember]

Bundyroy wrote:

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In our pony express we find that for 100 bikes+ (so around 60 on the track at any one time) you need 20km minimum to keep it safe/enjoyable and even then it is hell if dusty. Most of our tracks are around 25km and they deteriorate considerably over the 4 hours. We don’t so much get ruts except when wet or in the sand but more braking/accelarating bumps, deep dust powder. It gets bloody hard on the body with bumps in 4 hours so a shorter track for longer means worse track conditions.

The soil down there may be better and hold up better. Heffo knows bikes, racing and the area so I would be surprised if it really went to the pack as it sounds like an event they are trying to get the average punter involved in.

The ground and area is supreme, will be held where 400 bikes do the apex rides, we did the south loop of the apex last, after 250-300 bikes had been through and tracks were still great, but was a 60km loop- pretty sure heffo will have it sussed.

Personally I prefer longer laps. More time to get your rhythm and a longer break between laps. You get a better rest and more chance of getting any repairs down before you really piss your partner off by making him do another lap.

Can do more than 1 loop if you want before changing

I will put the feelers out at a bbq on Sat, could be a south coast orange team or 2 :laugh: :laugh:

hatto

[Craig HattonMember]

LC4skin wrote:

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what about a BOP? (big orange pig)

If we jump into this LC-will make a spot for you if you want, but being on orange, you will see red brp headlights behind you for 12 hrs :laugh: :laugh: :laugh:

[Scott SouthwellMember]

Hatto wrote:

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Bundyroy wrote:

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The ground and area is supreme, will be held where 400 bikes do the apex rides, we did the south loop of the apex last, after 250-300 bikes had been through and tracks were still great, but was a 60km loop- pretty sure heffo will have it sussed.

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I’ll be down there as of tomorrow getting in some MTB kms around Mogo.

[GregMember]

Hatto wrote:

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LC4skin wrote:

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what about a BOP? (big orange pig)

If we jump into this LC-will make a spot for you if you want, but being on orange, you will see red brp headlights behind you for 12 hrs :laugh: :laugh: :laugh:

You willing to back that Hatto :laugh: You are talking the talk little man I am willing to wager a side bet

How much start do you want :laugh:

TB

[Craig HattonMember]

Well after passing around the info on this ride on Sat night at the BBQ, 2 teams will be entered. We will be camping for the weekend-will do the entry form over the next couple of days

Look out BRP’S

Hatto

[Glenn BathoMember]

This looks like fun to be had.

Anyone here going to do it?

[Cathi MeredithMember]

Riggs and I are in a team with a couple of girls I know down that way.

Poor Riggs – we’re called the Gumbies and he’s got to ride with 3 girls!! :laugh: :laugh: :laugh:

Looking forward to catching up with some OBTs down there.

Cheers,

Cathi

[simon chalkerMember]

i’ll be there as part of the KTM trail tours team.we are a four rider team on KTM’s :blink:

[RoyMember]

Righto Gents,

No promises just yet but it looks like myself, Blue, House and a couple of others may be making the trip down for this grand event. Not sure if we can put a dent on team red and team oranges prospects. Hell, I’m not even sure whether we are going to form a 2, 3 or 4 man team but I reckon it’s going to be a good challenge.

Spoke with Heffo today and it sounds alright. Hopefully I will get to meet a few of you there.

[scott hurleyMember]

should be good we have a team of 4 entered cant wait:P

[MalMember]

Capt. furious and I have entered a 2 man team. Not sure if we’ll make it to the end but we’ll have fun trying. :woohoo:

Time to go find a 10km loop and go round and round for a few hours. :silly:

[Cathi MeredithMember]

mal5.1 wrote:

Capt. furious and I have entered a 2 man team. Not sure if we’ll make it to the end but we’ll have fun trying. :woohoo:

Time to go find a 10km loop and go round and round for a few hours. :silly:

Cool. Be good to see you guys again!!

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