So 3 votes for dirt.

If I didn't have my strong suspicions that we had ridden that 'well graded unsealed section' more than most of you I might be taking this personally.

I did offer other reasons for a slightly different route ... are the Claudio Fan Club serious?

Hay Betty
what would the aprox return time of this ride?
My late friends paddle out has not been confirmed for this date yet
but I am working that night so just wondering if I can fit it in.

Quote from: dezmonster on July 26, 2010, 04:36:40 PM
Hay Betty
what would the aprox return time of this ride?

Dez, you know these things are pretty difficult to guess ... especially with my slow arse dragging the chain. But this is probably a good guide:

Quote from: craigo on July 22, 2010, 06:59:46 PM
a)   Kellyville Caltex (Fuel)  -    Arrive ~8:00    Depart 8:30     [53.1kms]
b)   Colo Heights (Fuel) -         Arrive 9:20      Depart 9:30     [65.9kms] 
c)   Halfway House regroup -    Arrive 10:25    Depart 10:40    [55.3kms]
d)   Broke (Fuel) -                  Arrive 11:40     Depart 12:00    [29.6kms]
e)   Wollombi -  Lunch, 1hr       Arrive 12:30    Depart 13:30     [42.8kms]
f)    Kulnura (Fuel)                  Arrive 14:05    Depart 14:20     [42.7km]
g)   Mt White (Road Warriors)   Arrive 15:00    Depart 15:30     [23.8km]
h)   Berowra Mobil (Fuel)        Arrive 16:00   

Timings are based on doing the speed limit pretty much, which tends to even out the rubber banding group ride effect that occurs with bigger rides.

If you had a quick lunch and headed off early (without stopping at Kulnura and/or Road Warriors) you could shave a bit of time. Not sure if it would be any faster heading back to the freeway from Wollombi (but would make sense if we went to Cessnock/Pokolbin for lunch) ... but the trip home can be shortened by using the freeway. This all means you may be doing the last part on your own, with anybody else with a deadline or with Rob if he is riding cupcake on the 695.

Is this still the list?

Betty
Jukie
Hambo
Six95
Craigo (we may need your GPS skills)
Suzyj
Mattyvas
J5
Rob S, if the pretty black bike is back on the road
Monstar_100
Signora Monster?
The Don?
Gino
Brian W
Nickati?
Tung
Ducmonrob?
Ecster

And Big T in spirit....... 

It's times like this that I kind of miss..........

Ride safe you allllllllll....   [moto]   

Hmmm maybe there is someone else too

Andy might be coming, hmm things might be different

Quote from: mattyvas on July 26, 2010, 06:51:36 PM
Is this still the list?

Betty
Jukie
Hambo
Six95
Craigo (we may need your GPS skills)
Suzyj
Mattyvas
J5
Rob S, if the pretty black bike is back on the road
Monstar_100
Signora Monster?
The Don?(Trying to organise a baby sitter.)
Gino
Brian W
Nickati?
Tung
Ducmonrob?
Ecster

Unfortunatly at this stage my trip is on hold, waiting for my new regulator.... 

Some more amendments to the list:

Betty
Jukie
Hambo
Six95
Craigo (we may need your GPS skills)
Suzyj
Mattyvas
J5
Rob S (if the pretty black bike is back on the road)
Monstar_100 (not without a regulator)
Signora Monster (can't commit to the full day)
The Don (trying to organise a baby sitter)
Gino
Brian W
Nickati (can't commit to the full day)
Tung
Ducmonrob?
Ecster

I want to go too 

big group ride Ill be missing hope you all have fun
Watch out for Lemming corner !!! on the Great North road here> http://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&source=s_q&hl=en&geocode=&q=&ie=UTF8&ll=-33.084038,151.126953&spn=0.001798,0.002384&t=h&z=19&layer=c&cbll=-33.084036,151.126953&panoid=EqwqqqMzxOA7rD8BDZVZGw&cbp=12,355.43,,0,6.11
Apparently (according to netrider) many  [moto] get it wrong and end up on the armco.

Funny that you should mention Lemmings Dez.......cos only last summer......my mate went missing...we headed back and found him there with a slightly modified gear lever and dented pride......otherwise ok........lever fixed at Wollombi Pub........should not have been riding that day tho......40 degs cels....silly us......

Quote from: dezmonster on July 27, 2010, 11:04:29 PM
I want to go too 

big group ride Ill be missing hope you all have fun
Watch out for Lemming corner !!! on the Great North road here> http://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&source=s_q&hl=en&geocode=&q=&ie=UTF8&ll=-33.084038,151.126953&spn=0.001798,0.002384&t=h&z=19&layer=c&cbll=-33.084036,151.126953&panoid=EqwqqqMzxOA7rD8BDZVZGw&cbp=12,355.43,,0,6.11
Apparently (according to netrider) many  [moto] get it wrong and end up on the armco.

its more a problem heading to wollombi than from wollombi as it decreases radius

I'm guessing that means your won't be joining us Dez?

Last count we are looking at almost 20 folks out  Wow.
I might even take a camera this run.