EOI - GOR run

blue_na · Postby **blue_na** » Wed Dec 03, 2008 2:28 pm

Thinking of doing an early morning GOR run this weekend, would anybody be keen on joining in?

Stu · Postby **Stu** » Wed Dec 03, 2008 3:15 pm

I will be down in Lorne again this weekend :mrgreen:

How early in the morning are you thinking of starting? Can a couple of my mates tag along? They will be in an S2000 and an Elise

Stu · Postby **Stu** » Wed Dec 03, 2008 3:21 pm

I just remembered there was a tanker explosion at big hill (between fairhaven and lorne).

Hopefully the road wasn't trashed, it was up in the area where the road starts getting interesting about 10km before Lorne. If you pm me your mobile number I'll sms a road condition report on Friday night.

blue_na · Postby **blue_na** » Wed Dec 03, 2008 3:27 pm

Haven't set any particluar time yet, and I live not too far (Geelong) so I'm easy... whatever suits is fine by me, but preferably before the traffic picks up!

If your mates tag along that would be fantastic! I'm a massive elise fan! :mrgreen:

My mates were gonna ride their bikes but dropped out due to a 21st, so at this stage it looks like it'd be more like me tagging along with you guys :oops:

blue_na · Postby **blue_na** » Wed Dec 03, 2008 3:46 pm

Stu wrote:I just remembered there was a tanker explosion at big hill (between fairhaven and lorne).

Hopefully the road wasn't trashed, it was up in the area where the road starts getting interesting about 10km before Lorne. If you pm me your mobile number I'll sms a road condition report on Friday night.

PM'd...

Damn that's one of the best parts! :evil:

At least the twisty section towards Port Campbell section is safe :mrgreen:

Pamex · Postby **Pamex** » Wed Dec 03, 2008 3:53 pm

Ooh... this is tempting... I'll keep my eye on the thread.

Hot Rodders · Postby **Hot Rodders** » Wed Dec 03, 2008 3:56 pm

Bugger! I'll be in Canberra for a wedding.

Stu · Postby **Stu** » Wed Dec 03, 2008 5:41 pm

From todays Geelong Advertiser

"the speed limit at the crash site had been reduced to 40km/h and would remain that way for several days until the badly burnt road surface was repaired."

Damo · Postby **Damo** » Wed Dec 03, 2008 10:14 pm

Well then you could always make it the next weekend... when I'll be up there (weather permitting) :wink:

Noodle · Postby **Noodle** » Thu Dec 04, 2008 9:54 am

Ah damn...

I'm currently in Vic but I'm from SA and I wanted to do a GOR run so bad. Unfortunately left my 5 back in SA.

We tried to hire a car to drive on it... but the only manual car we could get was a Hyundai Getz.

We passed...

PASHN8 · Postby **PASHN8** » Thu Dec 04, 2008 3:04 pm

Would have loved to, but need a little more notice as i'm unavailable this weekend

stevesports · Postby **stevesports** » Thu Dec 04, 2008 3:55 pm

next sunday will be awesome.

early morniing run?

blue_na · Postby **blue_na** » Sat Dec 06, 2008 9:33 am

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 :mrgreen:

) 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! :mrgreen:

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 :mrgreen:

) 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 :evil:

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. :roll:

)

Cheers, Nathan.

CheyneX5 · Postby **CheyneX5** » Sat Dec 06, 2008 10:14 am

good to hear mate, i nearly came along you know, set the alarm but slept through it. :cry:

i have never done the great ocean road before, best rd i have done is mt dandy

i am considering going to do the reefton and black spur's tomorrow. anyone is welcome to join :mrgreen:

Pamex · Postby **Pamex** » Sat Dec 06, 2008 10:25 am

CheyneX5 wrote:good to hear mate, i nearly came along you know, set the alarm but slept through it.

i have never done the great ocean road before, best rd i have done is mt dandy i am considering going to do the reefton and black spur's tomorrow. anyone is welcome to join

Oh man, I'd ride shotgun but I have plans. Great roads out there.

*pines for cruising*