For those that are interested, I did the GOR run this morning, so here's an overview:
I left Geelong at about 5.30am, arriving at Fairhaven (where the fun begins
) at about 6am. From there I had an absolutely fantastic run, all the way to Skenes Creek, and encountered only one other motorist headed in the same direction, a motorbike who pulled over to let me pass as soon as I turned on my headlights. Thankyou!
When I reached Skenes Creek, however, it started to spit (very light rain), but I was determined so I continued until the other side of Apollo Bay, but it got worse and the roads were starting to look quite damp, so I turned around to head back.
The rain stopped around Skenes Creek again, and the sun broke through the clouds for a bit, so I progressively pushed towards the limits to test the road surface, eventually getting tire squeak so I was good to go!
Until Lorne I only caught 1 4wd in my direction, who pulled over as soon as he saw me coming, and had another fantastic run. The traffic had started to pick up by now (about 8am) however I still had a clear run through the Lorne-Fairhaven section (one of the best parts IMO
) And crossed paths with 2 mx-5's, a Green NB & an NC, waves exchanged with both.
After Fairhaven I was caught behind a truck who didn't pull over even at the slow vehicle turnout
before arriving back to Geelong at about 9am.
Overall, had a fantastic run, and couldn't even spot where the truck accident might have happened... they must have done a good job fixing it and quickly too!
However on last weekend's run I did it with 32psi in the tires, this time I had 34psi and it was too skittish on some of the uneven roads. I would go back to 32 next time (maybe less) and probably go an extra half-hour earlier (try and arrive in Fairhaven by about 5.30) to have the best possible run. (Maybe tomorrow if I'm keen enough and weather is okay.
)
Cheers, Nathan.
Bugger! I'll be in Canberra for a wedding.
i am considering going to do the reefton and black spur's tomorrow. anyone is welcome to join