OX-34 Rusty coast to coast

[OX-34]

With the 20 year 100CCC group ride planned for August, I thought I'd better wobble out and do some riding to prepare.

I'm due to ride out the gate from Newcastle early on Tuesday 14th Feb with a wave from TigerBill. Not planning anything fancy, just rolling along. A room in Ceduna on the way over to the turnaround at the familiar Scarborough BP, then a room at Ceduna on the way back.

The link goes live at 1830hrs Monday 13th just to make sure. I'm a bit rusty at that these days, too.

https://new.spotwalla.com/trip/663a-2ff6cd0-c32b/view

 

[Martin Little]

Ride well Ox, I look forward to following along!

 

[tj189]

Best wishes for a safe ride.

 

[tabledrain]

Ox will knock off the rust, dust, cobwebs, add bugs and road grime n call it dun

 

[HACKLE]

I'm with you Ian. Revisiting old memories. He could probably put it on cruise and nap for most of the distance. Will be watching with interest.

 

[Dicky Knee]

Trying to clear the social calendar in order to come out and meet you.
Ride safe Ox

 

[Rusjel]

I’m heading south for the first SCDR for the year Thursday arvo, but if I can swing coming to say hello, I will.

I’ve always thought the Tiger 1050 would make a great light distance mount, keen to see how it goes.

 

[Skidoo]

Enjoy the ride, no doubt a plan, GPS and maps haven’t been used for many crossing now. Ride safe!

 

[Gatey]

Have fun Ox.

Not sure my training will be quite that scale but I too need to be out and about...and loose some weight.

 

[Dicky Knee]

My social calendar is full. Can't make it.
Sorry Ox...you've lost out to our grand-daughter (as explained in a PM).
Safe riding mate.

***Update. I have been given a reprieve, and the boss has handed the keys over to the FJR as recognition for recent good conduct

I'll catch up with Ox (SMS has been sent to him) as previously planned.

 

[Martin Little]

And he’s off!

 

[Skidoo]

Looking good, the return trip may allow me to check out the ride from a distance.

 

[IBA-Tiger]

And he’s off!

After collecting the traditional sea & sand sample, official Start Time at BP Newcastle West at 03:57, then into the gathering gloom - predicted light rain/drizzle.
Seems to be travelling well according to the Spotwalla track.
Unless someone can find a 5-cylinder motorcycle, this ride will complete Ox's version of the 'Piston Insanity' - 50CC (at least) on all of 1,2,3,4 & 6 cylinder 'bikes(!).

Go Ox!!

 

[Dicky Knee]

Troubles in Nyngan?

 

[Dicky Knee]

Troubles in Nyngan?

all good now...Spot has caught up

 

[Martin Little]

Looks like lunch time in Wilcannia - Ox is making good time across NSW.

 

[IBA-Tiger]

Looks like lunch time in Wilcannia - Ox is making good time across NSW.

Called at Netallie - "Hot & Windy"
Making good time thus far.............

 

[Martin Little]

Dinner time at Port Augusta, by my reckoning he’s right on track. I assume he will have a rest stop in Ceduna?

 

[Grey Gentry]

All the best Peter.

Concern: Forecast 42C in Broken Hill on Friday. Could make it a tough day.

 

[OX-34]

Day 1 done.