Ride Report : 14-15 October 2018
This was a return run on blacktop from Melrose to Port Stephens
General Route
Legend:
- red line as recorded track,
- orange dots are spotwalla data points (using BubbleGPS) – 10 minute intervals
- There may picture icons which contain photos and standard message icons for breaks.
- S & F – start and finish.
Number of Riders |
solo |
incidents |
none |
Commentary
This ride was the culmination of the Flinders Ranges ride. I planned to take 2 nights but arrived in Narromine by 2pm on the second day so I thought I’d just go through to Dunedoo to make the next day shorter. However, when I refueled at Dubbo, it was 3:15pm with 425km to get home. I made the bold decision that it it would be better to be in my own bed even if the last couple of hours were ridden in the dark. This option sounded a lot better than another night in a musty motel so I refueled again in Merriwa to avoid a fill later and just kept going.
The takeaway from this was that 983kms in one sitting (lunch and fuel stops excluded) wasn’t all that bad. In fact, it just showed how good an airhawk seat can be. Of course, I wouldn’t have done it if I were headed for an overnight camp or even staying in a hotel from an 8:30pm finish.
Accommodation
One night in Wilcannia
Stats
Actual 1,549 kms
Ambient Temp | 7-37C |
Max Engine Temp (at front rocker cover) | 134C |
Road Conditions | no rain all roads dry & dusty dust storm(ish) east of Wilcannia to Nyngan |
Costs | Fuel: $130 O/N: $65 (plus meals) |