100CCC Attempt - 4 February

[Brookester]

We managed to steer Dan through the thickest of our roos on Monday night. It helps when you know the places they're most likely to be.
Then we hit one ourselves after we left Dan at Port Augusta.

Bugga!!! Hope you're both OK

 

[HACKLE]

Just received a message from Fatman. They have returned to Cobar. At the second lot of water across the road, which was deeper than the first section. They wished Dan well for the remainder of his ride. They are both all good.

 

[Fatman]

Ltp and I met Dan at Cobar. He was looking great although he said he was starting to feel a bit weary. We had the intention of following him to his next fuel stop at Gilgandra but with the heavy afternoon thunder storm that came through Cobar mid afternoon the floodways were flowing. At the second deep one which was around 400 mm deep, LTP and I decided to turn back to Cobar to stay the night.. we wished Dan all the best as he headed east reminding him of the Newcastle option if time becomes critical. He can make that decision at Gilgandra.. .Go Dan was great to meet you....

 

[OX-34]

I had planned to intercept Dan at Gilgandra tonight, but I'm still in theatre for a few more hours and its 1800hr NSW time now.

I wish him well whichever way he chooses at Gilgandra, but I'll be on the lookout if he heads my way to Newcastle.

 

[Dicky Knee]

I had planned to intercept Dan at Gilgandra tonight, but I'm still in theatre for a few more hours and its 1800hr NSW time now.

I just had to quote this back...such is the interest, support and friendship of this group. And Peter...I lol'd just a little bit, imagining you saying "Don't close him up yet....just got to step outside and check Dan's progress. Be right back"

 

[Daisy]

There was a discussion in our house a couple of minutes ago. Reg reckons Gilgandra is decision time. I reckon it was already made.
I asked Dan the other night why Brisbane instead of Sydney? He said because its harder. Today I looked up his ride history. He was always going back to brisbane. Because its harder.

 

[gus]

He is at the Shell in Gilgandra, probably letting all the water out of his boots after looking at a pic LTP just sent me.
He will remember this ride for sure.

 

[LindsayGT]

He is at the Shell in Gilgandra, probably letting all the water out of his boots after looking at a pic LTP just sent me.
He will remember this ride for sure.

Looks like its raining right now at Gilgandra.

 

[HACKLE]

Looks like it's the harder option. He's on the Newell.

 

[tj189]

still a number of options available for him.....Coffs Harbour being one of them.....think he will keep going to Brissy though...will say g'day tomorrow morning with him

 

[Martin Little]

There was a discussion in our house a couple of minutes ago. Reg reckons Gilgandra is decision time. I reckon it was already made.
I asked Dan the other night why Brisbane instead of Sydney? He said because its harder. Today I looked up his ride history. He was always going back to brisbane. Because its harder.

Yup, this nails it alright!

 

[Martin Little]

Just reflecting on Dans Day 4 and where he is now...it's dusk in NSW and he has approx 8-9 hrs riding in the dark ahead of him, with some rain likely. It will be a long night, but knowing the end of the ride nears he will be focused on ensuring he rides to finish. Plus it sounds like he has the support of the LD Riding community out there, literally (look at all these intercepts!) to give him wings.

I see TJ looks like he will be out an about in the wee hours of the darkness and I have not doubt there will be others.

 

[Vlad]

He certainly has an extreme
ride history, some of if not all of the most iconic rides we can do. More power to him, makes me wish I was 20 years younger. Am I right in thinking he will be the first to crack this one.

 

[Biggles]

He certainly has an extreme
ride history, some of if not all of the most iconic rides we can do. More power to him, makes me wish I was 20 years younger. Am I right in thinking he will be the first to crack this one.

I know Davo did it one way. I'll have a look...

There's only Davo and it's just the 50CC Gold. That's on the FarRider's database. Someone else is welcome to take on the IBA database.

ETA 3:15 at the Port.

 

[OX-34]

A while back I rode the Bris/Perth 50CC on the clock, but that was just a single leg during a longer run so I never had it certified.

I didn't turn around in Perth and ride back though.

 

[Fransvdm]

Rob McPherson road Brisbane to Perth 50cc as well. I remember him came flying past me between Broken Hill and Yunta
May/June 2017

 

[Biggles]

Thanks Peter. I'm not surprised.
He just did the Pilliga straight at an OA of 113. Not too shabby for night time.

 

[Biggles]

Rob McPherson road Brisbane to Perth 50cc as well. I remember him came flying past me between Broken Hill and Yunta May/June 2017

Must be another one that wasn't certified.

 

[Vlad]

Robs 50 cc is definitely certified, that resulted in the diesel debacle if memory serves.

 

[HACKLE]

When I wake in the morning, that's if I don't need to get up earlier, he'll be finished. Ride safe Dan. I'm sure your Aussie holiday will be remembered for a long time.