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Re: Speaking of the Alpine Rally......

Posted: Wed Jun 06, 2012 9:32 pm
by ME 109
Well Charlie, the best I can hope for Is having only two wheels instead of four, I will go straight down in the mud instead of rolling over :mrgreen:

Re: Speaking of the Alpine Rally......

Posted: Thu Jun 07, 2012 2:39 am
by Doug
Mud????.... No one told me about any mud!!

Re: Speaking of the Alpine Rally......

Posted: Thu Jun 07, 2012 2:48 am
by ME 109
Doug wrote:Mud????.... No one told me about any mud!!
Its ok Doug, it's ok.

The mud will probably be frozen.

Ken has been shot down for the rally, he needs to be with his family.

Re: Speaking of the Alpine Rally......

Posted: Thu Jun 07, 2012 4:35 pm
by ME 109
-5 degrees celsius in Canberra this morning.
Rug up lads!

Re: Speaking of the Alpine Rally......

Posted: Thu Jun 07, 2012 7:10 pm
by Doug
Packed and ready to go Jeff... I think I have everything I own!
Will miss Ken... though that's meant I can dump my dinner suit!.. Hope all is well.
See you up there!
Doug

Re: Speaking of the Alpine Rally......

Posted: Fri Jun 08, 2012 12:52 am
by SteveD
On one hand I'm envious of youse blokes out there riding, having some fun. One the other hand, I'm warm! :lol:

Have a safe & great ride.

Which way you heading up from Jingellic?

Re: Speaking of the Alpine Rally......

Posted: Fri Jun 08, 2012 3:18 am
by ME 109
We'll be warm too Steve, number 1 priority.
We're going the easy way. Tintaldra, Tumbarumba, Batlow, Tumut, Brindabella.

This rally is a big fire rally!

Re: Speaking of the Alpine Rally......

Posted: Fri Jun 08, 2012 9:10 am
by ME 109
One RS, full tank................................................. 230 kg
One rider ......................................................... 80 kg
one pillion ....................................................... 75 kg
Luggage........................................................... 60 kg

Maybe 445 kg :shock:

Re: Speaking of the Alpine Rally......

Posted: Fri Jun 08, 2012 8:22 pm
by ME 109
Unfortunately, Ducati Pete hit a kangaroo enroute to our rendezvous this morning.
He has sustained injuries although not life threatening, and has been taken to hospital.
This information has been relayed to me by others who were meeting Pete prior to where I am now.

Pete's GS has been trashed and has been cleared from the accident scene by others in the group.
Two guys travelling with Pete at the time of the accident have elected to go to the hospital to see Pete if possible, and then decide whether to continue or not.

The rest of us have decided to continue to the rally, as there is not much we can do, and most likely will be unable to see Pete.

Pete will likely be in hospital for a few days.

Fuckin' Roos.

Re: Speaking of the Alpine Rally......

Posted: Fri Jun 08, 2012 8:54 pm
by Ross
Heal quick Pete.