GC Update

Just a day to go until the start of the Grand Challenge. I've got today off and just have to organise a few things around home and wait for Mark to knock off work (1ish he thinks) before we're off to Turangi.

Trolling the Kiwi Biker and it seems that quite a few people have taken today off and are making their way quietly to Turangi. The weather is not the best and forecast isn't that spectacular for the weekend either so wet weather gear will probably get some use - be nice if the forecast is wrong...

Still looking forward to the ride anyway as it's been a year since the last one. Will be back home at some stage on Monday and will probably do a quick little post before doing a proper write-up for the website.

Wish us luck...and clear skies!

Radguard Install

Radguard turned up yesterday so tonight was installation night. Wasn't too much hassle installing - only issue was lining up the bolt on the bottom mount but we got there in the end. Feel a bit happier having the Radiator protected from flying stones.

Grand Challenge Preparations

All preparation is now complete for this years Grand Challenge. New tyres have been purchased, and the bike has had it's 24 000km service.

Bike has been washed and accomodation booked, all that remains is to pack some gear and head out and do it!

The Next Ride

Well, not quite the next ride but the next major after the Grand Challenge. Some of the Wellington KBers are organising a 1000km ride on November the 3rd. More than likely gonna head down and give it a bash. More at the link below:

http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/showthread.php?t=57216

1000 Miler Preparations

Well, we usually have one of these blogs before we head off. As Mark has mentioned, he's bought tyres and is getting his Bandit serviced this week.

The Concours is pretty much ready to go although I've just ordered a Radguard from Aussie - hopefully it'll be here in time. After fitting that all I've got to do is clean & polish the bike, put some more protective tape on a few places (panniers etc) and then just load up & go!

There's a couple of threads on the the KiwiRider about the GC so here's some links:

http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/showthread.php?t=31326

http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/showthread.php?t=54752

8 more days at work to go...