100CCC Attempt - 4 February

[Dan Simmonds]

With much bigger footsteps here in OZ than mine to follow, I'm planning to depart the Caltex truckstop on Kite Street outside of Brisbane (just off Fishermans Island) early Monday morning, 4 Feb at 2 am AEST for my first 100CCC attempt in Australia.

I'm told this ride is a fair bit harder in Australia than in the states, and I reckon they are right....

The plan is Brisbane - Scarborough, WA for the 50CC, then return back to either Brissie or Coogee, NSW for the final half, depending how I feel. A decision will be made by Pt Augusta on the return as to exactly which coast to head to.

I'm very honoured to have Ian McPhee volunteer to ride along for the first bit with me through some roadworks west of Brisbane for the start.

https://spotwalla.com/tripViewer.php?id=8bd752f991a908ed4

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Dan Simmonds

 

[Martin Little]

All power to you Dan!

The 100CCC is a mighty ride in our wide brown land, ride smart and enjoy the ride!

 

[OX-34]

Best of luck and have fun out there Dan.

 

[gus]

See ya on the 6th

 

[Fatman]

Have fun Dan, I will be watching your Spot eagerly.

 

[Dicky Knee]

See ya on the 6th

and me too (depending on your schedule Dan).

 

[Grey Gentry]

It's a ride I'm still dreaming of.
I'll be watching your progress.
Enjoy!

 

[Crappy]

Cheering for you Dan.

 

[Lynne "the Pillion"]

Good luck Dan safe riding we'll be watching you

 

[Fransvdm]

Good luck Dan. Watch out for wildlife

 

[SimonB]

All the best Dan. Wish you a safe and enjoyable ride. I'll watch your spot as will many others.

 

[Tele]

best wishes for a fun, safe and entertaining trip Dan
My work schedule probably prevents my participation this week, so my apology in advance!

 

[Grey Gentry]

This looks like Dan will get a reasonable run both ways for this time of year. A cooler southerly/tailwind on the way over maybe even a little rain on the fourth day. Looking forward to watching Dan's track with BOM's MetEye open following the temps and rain.

Interactive weather forecast.

MetEye

 

[Grey Gentry]

What bike is Dan using for this attempt?

 

[Dicky Knee]

What bike is Dan using for this attempt?

I read somewhere (I thought) a GS

 

[Martin Little]

2009 R1200 GS Adventurer

 

[Dicky Knee]

I hope the auxiliary lighting is as good as yours Martin. I couldn't stop giggling when you hit high beam on the Roe Highway running around the side of Midvale towards the left hook to go up Greenmount Hill. I just kept saying Wow. F*ck me that's bright...then giggled a bit more.

 

[gus]

I see spot is ready
Lindsay will join us here in the West

 

[Martin Little]

Dans underway and almost out of Brissie nearing Warwick. I’m guessing he will be looking forward to the wide open spaces now

 

[tabledrain]

yep, he is looking forward to the wide open spaces. We saw his taillight disappear up the range from Aratula. He knows where he is going, its just a matter of doing it now.
We expect him back in Brisbane Saturday morning if the plan doesn't change. Will pick him up in Aratula for the run to the end.