Entries for the 2015 North Island 1,600 closed on Friday 25 September.
Who has entered this year?
Thanks to all of the 50 riders who have registered for this year’s North Island 1,600. Twenty-two of those are riders who completed the first-ever North Island 1,600 in 2014. There are two women riding – the other 48 are all handicapped with a Y chromosome. Ten are aiming to get Iron Butt Association recognition for this ride.
So where are all these riders from?
And what are they riding?
Who has entered this year?
Thanks to all of the 50 riders who have registered for this year’s North Island 1,600. Twenty-two of those are riders who completed the first-ever North Island 1,600 in 2014. There are two women riding – the other 48 are all handicapped with a Y chromosome. Ten are aiming to get Iron Butt Association recognition for this ride.
So where are all these riders from?
- Auckland = 7
- Bay of Plenty = 10
- Hawke’s Bay = 1
- Manawatu-Wanganui = 11
- Taranaki = 3
- Waikato = 3
- Wellington = 12
- South Island = 3
And what are they riding?
- BMW = 11
- Ducati = 3
- Honda = 11
- Hyosung = 1
- Kawasaki = 4
- KTM = 2
- Suzuki = 12
- Triumph = 1
- Yamaha = 5
| Badges and patches Riders who complete this year’s event will receive an embroidered patch (100mm diameter), a metal badge and a certificate. The badges and patches will look like this: |  |
Reminder: Photo checkpoints
This year’s event will comprise both manned and photo checkpoints, so riders will need to either bring a camera or have a phone or similar device with a camera built in. The photo checkpoints will either be under street lights, on lighted service station forecourts or able to be easily illuminated by a motorcycle headlight so that a flash isn’t needed. Photo ideas for each checkpoint are outlined in the Rider’s Guide which will be issued from 7:00pm on Friday 9 October when the route is officially revealed.
Even the manned checkpoints will require photos to be taken. In these cases an identifying image, such as the fuel station’s sign or even a photo of or with one of the Marshalls will do the trick. If you’re riding in a group, you can appoint one person to take all of the photos – but remind the designated photographer that all bikes or riders need to be clearly visible in each shot.
Event HQ staff will check each returning rider to see that they have the required photos in order to validate that the route has set has been completed. This validation will also allow riders to get their participation endorsed by the US Iron Butt Association. Remember that without the right photos, the HQ staff won’t be able to validate that a minimum of 1,609 kilometres have been ridden – bike odometers aren’t always reliable and the IBA doesn’t accept GPS tracking data.
Scrutineering at Turangi HQ
Scrutineering can be done at Turangi HQ from midday on Friday until midday on Saturday. If your bike hasn’t been approved prior to the official start time, then you cannot officially complete this event. Scrutineering is not aimed at telling you that your bike is safe to ride. Part of the check will ensure that your bike has a current rego and WOF. A close check should locate any obvious faults which, in the scrutineers’ opinion, make your bike unlikely to safely complete this event. Given these criteria, we strongly recommend that you get your bike thoroughly checked before setting out for Turangi. The closest bike shop is at Taupo.
The Weather Gods
The Organising Group makes no guarantees for, and has no control over the weather. As the promotional material says “We ride in all weathers”. So come prepared for the worst. As well as torrential rain, also prepare for cold weather riding. As well as unseasonal cold weather systems capable of blowing sleet and snow around, remember that this is a 24-hour ride and early morning frosts in some areas are also a possibility. Practice using your wet weather gear too (says one person who made the mistake of buying a onesie rain suit for a past 1,600km event and struggled to get into it and out of it every time he needed a wee or to locate his wallet to buy fuel and food).
Roll on Saturday 10 October!
Start day is nearly upon us. To all of this year’s riders, we’re looking forward to meeting you at Turangi. All other interested Distance Riders will need to keep your eyes on our website and Facebook page for updates and ride reports.
This year’s event will comprise both manned and photo checkpoints, so riders will need to either bring a camera or have a phone or similar device with a camera built in. The photo checkpoints will either be under street lights, on lighted service station forecourts or able to be easily illuminated by a motorcycle headlight so that a flash isn’t needed. Photo ideas for each checkpoint are outlined in the Rider’s Guide which will be issued from 7:00pm on Friday 9 October when the route is officially revealed.
Even the manned checkpoints will require photos to be taken. In these cases an identifying image, such as the fuel station’s sign or even a photo of or with one of the Marshalls will do the trick. If you’re riding in a group, you can appoint one person to take all of the photos – but remind the designated photographer that all bikes or riders need to be clearly visible in each shot.
Event HQ staff will check each returning rider to see that they have the required photos in order to validate that the route has set has been completed. This validation will also allow riders to get their participation endorsed by the US Iron Butt Association. Remember that without the right photos, the HQ staff won’t be able to validate that a minimum of 1,609 kilometres have been ridden – bike odometers aren’t always reliable and the IBA doesn’t accept GPS tracking data.
Scrutineering at Turangi HQ
Scrutineering can be done at Turangi HQ from midday on Friday until midday on Saturday. If your bike hasn’t been approved prior to the official start time, then you cannot officially complete this event. Scrutineering is not aimed at telling you that your bike is safe to ride. Part of the check will ensure that your bike has a current rego and WOF. A close check should locate any obvious faults which, in the scrutineers’ opinion, make your bike unlikely to safely complete this event. Given these criteria, we strongly recommend that you get your bike thoroughly checked before setting out for Turangi. The closest bike shop is at Taupo.
The Weather Gods
The Organising Group makes no guarantees for, and has no control over the weather. As the promotional material says “We ride in all weathers”. So come prepared for the worst. As well as torrential rain, also prepare for cold weather riding. As well as unseasonal cold weather systems capable of blowing sleet and snow around, remember that this is a 24-hour ride and early morning frosts in some areas are also a possibility. Practice using your wet weather gear too (says one person who made the mistake of buying a onesie rain suit for a past 1,600km event and struggled to get into it and out of it every time he needed a wee or to locate his wallet to buy fuel and food).
Roll on Saturday 10 October!
Start day is nearly upon us. To all of this year’s riders, we’re looking forward to meeting you at Turangi. All other interested Distance Riders will need to keep your eyes on our website and Facebook page for updates and ride reports.
- Mike Angell
- John Maroulis
- James Riley
- Brett Sangster
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