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Picked up the prize for the Rolling Race this morning.

Deciding between a convertible and a hardtop can be a difficult decision.

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Kylie, Dakar Hill is steep and loose at the top, but only for a short section. It’s grade 3 steep.
If it was ‘Oh My God’ steep, I’d grade the ride a 4. Ask RogerDodger if it’s steep – he’ll probably have a bruise to show you. In fairness to the Dodger though he was struggling with a sore shoulder all day. Slow and steady down and there will be no prob. Those boulders actually help as the ground has been levelled where they have been placed.

Champo, I have a nice section of ST for you – grade 4. I think you’ll like it. I’ll be with the other women folk waiting for you at the end. :kiss:

(WikdBeemer, don’t even think about doing the grade 4 ST – you have too nice a bike. It’s rocky and rutted. You’ll need a new set of plastics at the end of it. Only a fool would try it!)

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KylieD wrote:

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Hey TW, can you please add me to this ride?

Subject to new fork seals being fitted by my mechanic but this shouldn’t be a problem

Was about to – looks like Admin already has.

Welcome aboard Kylie. Should be good – keen to see how you go coming down Dakar Hill on the Motard. :laugh:

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As mentioned earlier, RogerDodger and myself did the pre-ride last week.

Here is a pic taken at Dakar Hill (Great Nth Walk trail behind Mt Warawong onto Watagan Rd). I hadn’t ridden it since Nov 2005 (DBW Christmas Ride). Boulders have been placed across the track in a couple of places. Must be to stop 4WDs. Bikes can squeeze through. Still a steep and loose descent.

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WikdBeemer wrote:

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I will have extra fuel if anyone rides to the meeting point

Thanks Wikd, I will be doing the same.

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Moto wrote:

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I’m definitely out of this ride as I won’t be back from NZ in time. Have a great ride guys

OK Moto. Enjoy your time in NZ.

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Moto wrote:

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I may join this ride with Tyne if I’m back from NZ in time. If it gets too much for Tyne or we are holding people up we’ll break from the group and go do our own thing

Hi Moto,

The ride is a grade 2 – 3. Rogerdodger and myself did the pre-ride a couple of days ago to check the track conditions, and have made some slight changes to the intended route.

The fire and forest trails are mostly grade 2, with only a couple of sections of hill climb that would be grade 3. One is on the section of The Great North Walk that drops onto Watagan Road, and the other is on Lynch’s Trail. There is also a tree to hop over. Keep in mind others will be there to assist. I’m not sure of Tyne’s riding skills, but that’s why we try to grade the rides accordingly.

There is a section of ST that would be 3-4 that some of the keener riders may choose to try on the way back, off Bowman’s Road. Roger and I did it, but only just. Will discuss it at Flat Rock Lookout.

If you can make it, see how the two of you go on the day. It will not be a race meet, so no probs there of slowing people up.

Cheers,
TW

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merlot wrote:

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paul..count me in..thanks..russ :woohoo:

Have added you to the list Russ (but you may not wish to check)

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383hq wrote:

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Trailboss wrote:

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The bike’s engines are turned off and the bikes are allowed to roll down the road. It’s quite safe as they travel quite slowly. The road in question is Hayes Road – quite wide and in good condition.

Cheers TW

TB

A race? Turn the engines off? righhhhhtttttt, I’ll pack the mountain bike.
Lawyers should be used in nuclear tests.

383hq

Moutain bikes are allowed to join in on the rolling race – as long as you ride it for the entire route. Good luck on the hill climbs! :laugh:

Either way let me know thanks if you are a yay or a nay.

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champo35 wrote:

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thanks teedubya

racy and i could be in.
depending on how well eagle goes with testing our new boat

Gotcha. Better tell the eagle to pull his finger out and to have the boat sorted by the 10th, sailing on the 11th.

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old al wrote:

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Put me down Paul. Depends on how this virus thing goes but feeling good at the moment.
old al

Well, you’ve got just over two weeks to get your act together. Hopefully you will be over it by then.

Speaking of viruses, I was informed by my GP this morning that the free Swine Flu vaccination will be available Sept 30.

TW

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Please pass on my best wishes to the 1 yo, thanks Paul.

ps There is a mongrel of a hill in the Watagans that I can never get up – forever flipping it backwards onto the rocks. Onto my third set of plastics already. Now that you are offering, I’ll have to have a go at it on the BM. See you on the 10th.
:laugh: Only jokin’.

TW

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WikdBeemer wrote:

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Yes Im good to go.

Good to hear. Will be looking forward to checking out your new fury seat.
TW

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The bike’s engines are turned off and the bikes are allowed to roll down the road. It’s quite safe as they travel quite slowly. The road in question is Hayes Road – quite wide and in good condition.

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Jeffro wrote:

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I’d have to say that it’s only the true Suzuki loyalists that might feel left out, like Scotty I bought mine based on price, reliability reputation and of course the low maintenance factor. If I go to a more performance based bike (which I am considering) the brand is less important than the initial price and running/maintenance costs.

Hi Jeffro,

Sounds like you’re in a similar postion to me at the moment.
I’m curious as to what bike you are contemplating.
Does it start with ‘WR’ and end in ‘450F’?

TW

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