Border Run 2013

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Highett's Border Run 2013

Like all good rides this one went pretty much to plan with an unplanned event on the return trip which could have ended up a lot worse than it did.

I worked all day Wednesday, I planned to hit the road after work at 1800, ride to Nyah to meet a friend from Melbourne, slack off on thursday, camp over night, Leave from Nyah on the Friday and do the Border Run.

Both of us were completing a SS1600 as well which we executed nicely, paper work pending.

I planned on having an attempt at a BB2500 on the way back, Tom was going to accompany me to Peterborough where he would turn of and head for home.

We left the Border Village just before Midnight Saturday.

We had fog and rain then just on daylight I ended up being ill on the side of the road for quite some time, something that I had eaten/drank at the Border Village before we left disagreed with me without going into detail I was not very well and it took its toll on me, After a not so enjoyable period and some sleep on the side of the road we got going again.

We stayed on the planned route and along the way we stopped at Davo's Memorial to pay respects.

The ride through Horrocks Pass was enjoyable, at Peterborough Tom and I parted company and we both headed for home.

Tom to Melbourne and me to Singleton.

Time wise the BB2500 was possible but as I had used up most of my restime being sick I decide that I would let it go for another day, No point tempting fate...

I camped Sunday night about 75 Kms before Wilcannia at Springs Creek,

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Nice spot and had a 12 hour rest then got going arriving home at 1820 Monday afternoon.

Overall a good trip, no close encounters with any of our fury friends and no problems with the bike.

Back to work on Tuesday, I would have like an extra day off but I struggled to get the leave for the trip as it was.

Photos and video Gallery Links are below for those that would like to have a look.

Ride Planning
http://highett.smugmug.com/LDR/Border-Run-2013/31104044_cvFvXs

Wednesday 31 July - Map & Photos
http://highett.smugmug.com/LDR/Wednesday/31104145_rcnVTD

Thursday 1 August - Map & Photos
http://highett.smugmug.com/LDR/Thursday/31104199_HQvcZv

Friday/Saturday 2/3 August - Map & Photos
http://highett.smugmug.com/LDR/FridaySaturday/31104388_HVsHSD

Sunday 4 August - Map & Photos
http://highett.smugmug.com/LDR/Sunday/31104585_mG2ZJx

Monday 5 August - Map & Photos
http://highett.smugmug.com/LDR/Monday/31106379_9WjJ4L

Videos
http://highett.smugmug.com/LDR/Videos/31106494_2sv2dj

Cheers

Paul