I am not. I am not currently right (in the head), or ready (physically). Thanks to the few that volunteered for the start and finish dockets, and those in WA at the turn around.
Some of you would know that a couple of us were planning a 100CCC. Plans were in place for a start 2am Monday morning next week, with a finish before Friday 6am. Fuel stops, rest stops, spreadsheets all done.
But things that happen add up.
An emu strike late August (lobethal FarRide)
A near miss on the way home from the Border Run.
And a 'roo strike on the Memorial Ride Friday.
The first two, didn't faze me, but the last has dropped the confidence.
Although I have the ZRX (it's for sale) I didn't ride it very much, as I don't want to chip it's new paint.
Marls telling friends "I didn't hurt myself enough" puts some doubt there too. Quite frankly, she did not want me to attempt the double crossing either.
The current situation with the 'roos out here is not good either. Having Winter and Spring rain gets them off the roadside. But there was none this year.
And I have not got the bike back.
It all adds up.
Things I need to do. Get physically fit. Get some ride time in. An SS1600 or two, maybe some touring? All to build the confidence back up.
I can remember saying to Peter (Knave) at Meriden on our 50CC, "You don't want to turn around and go back?" I was feeling so comfortable, 300 km to go, with 6 hours up our sleeves. Maybe I missed an opportunity then?
The plan is there, it can be done. The ride will be attempted in the future, when I am ready.
Some of you would know that a couple of us were planning a 100CCC. Plans were in place for a start 2am Monday morning next week, with a finish before Friday 6am. Fuel stops, rest stops, spreadsheets all done.
But things that happen add up.
An emu strike late August (lobethal FarRide)
A near miss on the way home from the Border Run.
And a 'roo strike on the Memorial Ride Friday.
The first two, didn't faze me, but the last has dropped the confidence.
Although I have the ZRX (it's for sale) I didn't ride it very much, as I don't want to chip it's new paint.
Marls telling friends "I didn't hurt myself enough" puts some doubt there too. Quite frankly, she did not want me to attempt the double crossing either.
The current situation with the 'roos out here is not good either. Having Winter and Spring rain gets them off the roadside. But there was none this year.
And I have not got the bike back.
It all adds up.
Things I need to do. Get physically fit. Get some ride time in. An SS1600 or two, maybe some touring? All to build the confidence back up.
I can remember saying to Peter (Knave) at Meriden on our 50CC, "You don't want to turn around and go back?" I was feeling so comfortable, 300 km to go, with 6 hours up our sleeves. Maybe I missed an opportunity then?
The plan is there, it can be done. The ride will be attempted in the future, when I am ready.