Ride Around the Big Paddock

[Naughty Bart]

Bad Card reader has stopped Bam again

Looks like a few hours extra sleep again

 

[tj189]

He took the opportunity to have a nap at Timber Creek

 

[Martin Little]

Bam is through Victoria River and will be enjoying a NT sunrise heading into Katherine.

 

[tabledrain]

He should be able to start winding it up shortly..

 

[tabledrain]

1200km Katherine-Darwin-McArthur. All going well its going to be tight getting in before they close the fuel pumps.

 

[Dicky Knee]

so...when Bam gets to Darwin, does he just pull into the first servo he sees grabs a receipt and hi-tails it out of town, or, is there some gps co-ord location he has to satisfy?

 

[MIXR]

so...when Bam gets to Darwin, does he just pull into the first servo he sees grabs a receipt and hi-tails it out of town, or, is there some gps co-ord location he has to satisfy?

He plotted all his planned stops in advance. Darwin is the Shell in Daly Street. His spreadsheet has all coordinates and timings and kilometers. The link is back on an early page but I have copied it here. He's about to hit Humpty Doo on the way north.

Updated itinerary incorporating Murphyau's fantastic feedback! :-D
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[Dicky Knee]

I understand that, but what are the "Ride Certification " requirements for that part?

 

[tj189]

I understand that, but what are the "Ride Certification " requirements for that part?

No actual location, a DBR from a business in Darwin would suffice

 

[Brookester]

I understand that, but what are the "Ride Certification " requirements for that part?

That servo is the corner of McMinn St which is the official end of Hwy-1 in Darwin & exit to the official start of Hwy-1

 

[MIXR]

Sorry mate. Misunderstood what you were asking. My understanding is that with 'Darwin' as a mandatory marker it has to be Darwin CBD. I may be wrong about that and the ride requirements don't specify if it's the CBD or City Limits surrounding greater Darwin. The other boys will have to answer that one, but he's heading into the CBD anyway so I'd go with that as the requirement regardless. CBD is non-ambiguous. Cheers.

 

[Martin Little]

All, I’ve just had a quick chat with Bam in Darwin, he’s tired but remaining focussed and working through his challenges

He knows he may have a fuel problem at Borroloola, with the pumps not open and is seeking advice on what his options are.

What useable advice can we offer him? Noting this needs solving while he’s on road to Borroloola

 

[tj189]

ring ahead and see if they will leave a couple of pre paid Jerry cans hidden for him. Same at heartbreak hotel McArthur

 

[Brookester]

All, I’ve just had a quick chat with Bam in Darwin, he’s tired but remaining focussed and working through his challenges

He knows he may have a fuel problem at Borroloola, with the pumps not open and is seeking advice on what his options are.

What useable advice can we offer him? Noting this needs solving while he’s on road to Borroloola

Martin, he'll be best placed with local advice at the Hwy 1 Servo at the turn off as there's not much option once headed in to Borroloola. He will also need to make a decision regarding bush fire & road closures from Borroloola down to Barkly Homestead and then across to Camooweal. Sorry to say it may all go pear shaped at Hwy 1 Servo

 

[Vlad]

I’ve just been looking at this, depending on wether he is comfortable at territory speed at the moment and if he is carrying enough gas , I would run Mataranka at 125 fill everything, gas up at Daly waters and run the same speed to Heart break hotel. He should get in before six. That would give him the choice to run Borroloola and back to Heartbreak hotel before the pumps shut at nine. Then he can get some sleep and will have the gas to make Barkly.

 

[Dicky Knee]

I’ve just been looking at this, depending on wether he is comfortable at territory speed at the moment and if he is carry enough gas , I would run Mataranka at 125 full everything, gas up at Daly waters and run the same speed to Heart break hotel. He should get in before six. That would give him the choice to run Borroloola and back to Heartbreak hotel before the pumps shut at nine. Then he can get some sleep and will have the gas to make Barkly.

He may even be able to pre-pay for stored/hidden fuel when he gets Heartbreak in order to refuel (again) as he comes out.

 

[MIXR]

McArthur River Caravan Park may also be an option if he cannot get fuel enough at the turn-off. The caravan park will likely have their own supplies and may do a safe stash for him if outside their hours if he can phone ahead.

 

[tj189]

I’ve just been looking at this, depending on wether he is comfortable at territory speed at the moment and if he is carrying enough gas , I would run Mataranka at 125 fill everything, gas up at Daly waters and run the same speed to Heart break hotel. He should get in before six. That would give him the choice to run Borroloola and back to Heartbreak hotel before the pumps shut at nine. Then he can get some sleep and will have the gas to make Barkly.

Have NT upgraded the Carpentaria Hwy to two lanes?

 

[Martin Little]

Thanks all, have passed that load of info onto Bam as he now makes his way southwards towards Daly Waters

 

[Vlad]

Not sure Tj, but it’s not in his control at the moment, much like the fires, he needs to be were he needs to be in order to make good decisions at the time. You can’t take advantage of an opportunity if your not there.