doing the simpson end april?

gozell · 03-31-2008, 07:28 PM

Gidday,

Im doing an 'Ewie' (Ewan McGregor) in Oz which has taken me -so far- from the Gold Coast, to Tassie and now heading towards Flinders Ranges.

Birdsville next via Strzelecki track and contemplating crossing the Simpson via the French Line. This is something I would rarther not do solo....

Looking for fellow Simpson travellers (east to west) around end of April...

Anyone going?

Greetz Meindert - Dutchy.

OldDog · 03-31-2008, 09:59 PM

G'day Dutchy, if you're near Cobar and need anything gimme a call.

Grimmus · 04-02-2008, 05:22 AM

G'day Dutchy,

Sounds like a good trip you are having but careful with the "doin a ewie" phrase, some in the wool trade might get the wrong idea!

It is possibly a bit early for me but have you got some dates that you might be working towards for the Birdsville departure?

Cheers, Dave

gozell · 04-03-2008, 08:32 PM

well, taking it easy for a few days in flinders ranges... suppose we are looking
at end april now.

from what i heard so far, the dunes have sharp slopes at both ends now because of the change of winds. anyway, will see when im there

gozell · 04-20-2008, 08:14 PM

Gidday, still alive and kicking after crossing the simpson from east to west on the french line in 3 days.... !!!

Some parts were pretty rough, especially 20k between Poeppel and Lindsay corner, soft sand and lots of off piste riding (sanddunes have covered the track). Around Colson cnr the dunes get higher, good fun!

Did the crossing solo, with the help of Wolfgang who dropped me a 20L petrol jerry at Poeppel.

Well, im extremely pleased that i made it through. Next time i would definatly consider getting some support which will allow you to take things easier and enjoy the desert a bit more rarther then focussed on the driving...

Some stats

20L water. Drank 4L firstday, 6L 2nd and 3L 3rd day. In total (inc cooking etc) about 16Liters.

Used about 45L fuel between Birdsville and Mt Dare (good people there).

Tips: Go light! Get going at sunrise getting those cool K's in the morning, take plently of breaks. On most clayplans I stopped for 5 min to cool down, have a sip and some munchies. When riding off piste, take your time, stop of top of dunes for a good view and look for your course rarther then following the 4WD track which are more often very soft. And remember, big heavy bikes dont like sharp corners in sand!

But most off all, avoid dropping that bike / getting bogged! Energy sapping..

Carried a Satphone (hired from Birdsville info centre about 120AUD) and flares (from peter on advrider) but would also consider taking a UHF next time.

Greetz / Meindert

gozell · 04-20-2008, 08:21 PM

Birdsville Hotel

gozell · 04-20-2008, 08:24 PM

Simpson

gozell · 04-20-2008, 08:27 PM

Burned out bike (XR?) along the track

gozell · 04-20-2008, 08:28 PM

KTM 660

No side stand needed

gozell · 04-20-2008, 08:31 PM

Morning Shade

gozell · 04-20-2008, 08:34 PM

Cool (well, 37C) dip at Dalhouse Springs....

gozell · 04-20-2008, 08:36 PM

Purni Bore

gozell · 04-20-2008, 08:41 PM

Can u see the line?

gozell · 04-20-2008, 08:48 PM

Gotta love riding in SAND

Thanks to http://www.shrinkpictures.com and the fast internet connection at Coober Pedy's libary...

Im heading for Uluru / Alice now, see ya on the gravel

RomperStromper · 04-20-2008, 09:16 PM

Well done! I was nervious when I did it in my LandCrab, solo on a bike is gutsy.

Glad you made it safe'n'sound, Legend has it that the XL frames rider didn't live to tell the tail.

Ads

03-31-2008, 07:28 PM	#1
gozell ^OP Adventurer Joined: Dec 2003 Oddometer: 70	doing the simpson end april? Gidday, Im doing an 'Ewie' (Ewan McGregor) in Oz which has taken me -so far- from the Gold Coast, to Tassie and now heading towards Flinders Ranges. Birdsville next via Strzelecki track and contemplating crossing the Simpson via the French Line. This is something I would rarther not do solo.... Looking for fellow Simpson travellers (east to west) around end of April... Anyone going? Greetz Meindert - Dutchy. __________________ www.ktm-adventure.nl OFFLINE www.travelmaniacs.nl The latest: Amsterdam to Japan / Australia / Indonesie 2007 - 20?? http://picasaweb.google.com/mbaars99

03-31-2008, 09:59 PM	#2
OldDog Smelly Adventurer type Joined: Feb 2005 Location: Mudgee, Australia Oddometer: 3,666	G'day Dutchy, if you're near Cobar and need anything gimme a call. __________________ "Never trust a man who, when left alone in a room with a tea cosey, doesn't try it on" Billy Connelly 1966 Norton Atlas "Ruby" Triumph Tiger 800XC Boxes of XR600's and a psychopathic Ducati

04-02-2008, 05:22 AM	#3
Grimmus Adventurer Joined: Dec 2006 Location: Darwin, NT, OZ Oddometer: 51	Possibly maybe ... G'day Dutchy, Sounds like a good trip you are having but careful with the "doin a ewie" phrase, some in the wool trade might get the wrong idea! It is possibly a bit early for me but have you got some dates that you might be working towards for the Birdsville departure? Cheers, Dave __________________ Grimmus

04-03-2008, 08:32 PM	#4
gozell ^OP Adventurer Joined: Dec 2003 Oddometer: 70	well, taking it easy for a few days in flinders ranges... suppose we are looking at end april now. from what i heard so far, the dunes have sharp slopes at both ends now because of the change of winds. anyway, will see when im there __________________ www.ktm-adventure.nl OFFLINE www.travelmaniacs.nl The latest: Amsterdam to Japan / Australia / Indonesie 2007 - 20?? http://picasaweb.google.com/mbaars99

04-20-2008, 08:14 PM	#5
gozell ^OP Adventurer Joined: Dec 2003 Oddometer: 70	Simpson - French line Gidday, still alive and kicking after crossing the simpson from east to west on the french line in 3 days.... !!! Some parts were pretty rough, especially 20k between Poeppel and Lindsay corner, soft sand and lots of off piste riding (sanddunes have covered the track). Around Colson cnr the dunes get higher, good fun! Did the crossing solo, with the help of Wolfgang who dropped me a 20L petrol jerry at Poeppel. Well, im extremely pleased that i made it through. Next time i would definatly consider getting some support which will allow you to take things easier and enjoy the desert a bit more rarther then focussed on the driving... Some stats 20L water. Drank 4L firstday, 6L 2nd and 3L 3rd day. In total (inc cooking etc) about 16Liters. Used about 45L fuel between Birdsville and Mt Dare (good people there). Tips: Go light! Get going at sunrise getting those cool K's in the morning, take plently of breaks. On most clayplans I stopped for 5 min to cool down, have a sip and some munchies. When riding off piste, take your time, stop of top of dunes for a good view and look for your course rarther then following the 4WD track which are more often very soft. And remember, big heavy bikes dont like sharp corners in sand! But most off all, avoid dropping that bike / getting bogged! Energy sapping.. Carried a Satphone (hired from Birdsville info centre about 120AUD) and flares (from peter on advrider) but would also consider taking a UHF next time. Greetz / Meindert __________________ www.ktm-adventure.nl OFFLINE www.travelmaniacs.nl The latest: Amsterdam to Japan / Australia / Indonesie 2007 - 20?? http://picasaweb.google.com/mbaars99 gozell screwed with this post 04-20-2008 at 08:21 PM

04-20-2008, 08:21 PM	#6
gozell ^OP Adventurer Joined: Dec 2003 Oddometer: 70	Birdsville Hotel Attached Images __________________ www.ktm-adventure.nl OFFLINE www.travelmaniacs.nl The latest: Amsterdam to Japan / Australia / Indonesie 2007 - 20?? http://picasaweb.google.com/mbaars99

04-20-2008, 08:24 PM	#7
gozell ^OP Adventurer Joined: Dec 2003 Oddometer: 70	Simpson Attached Images __________________ www.ktm-adventure.nl OFFLINE www.travelmaniacs.nl The latest: Amsterdam to Japan / Australia / Indonesie 2007 - 20?? http://picasaweb.google.com/mbaars99

04-20-2008, 08:27 PM	#8
gozell ^OP Adventurer Joined: Dec 2003 Oddometer: 70	Burned out bike (XR?) along the track Attached Images __________________ www.ktm-adventure.nl OFFLINE www.travelmaniacs.nl The latest: Amsterdam to Japan / Australia / Indonesie 2007 - 20?? http://picasaweb.google.com/mbaars99

04-20-2008, 08:28 PM	#9
gozell ^OP Adventurer Joined: Dec 2003 Oddometer: 70	KTM 660 No side stand needed Attached Images __________________ www.ktm-adventure.nl OFFLINE www.travelmaniacs.nl The latest: Amsterdam to Japan / Australia / Indonesie 2007 - 20?? http://picasaweb.google.com/mbaars99 gozell screwed with this post 04-20-2008 at 08:43 PM

04-20-2008, 08:31 PM	#10
gozell ^OP Adventurer Joined: Dec 2003 Oddometer: 70	Morning Shade Attached Images __________________ www.ktm-adventure.nl OFFLINE www.travelmaniacs.nl The latest: Amsterdam to Japan / Australia / Indonesie 2007 - 20?? http://picasaweb.google.com/mbaars99

04-20-2008, 08:34 PM	#11
gozell ^OP Adventurer Joined: Dec 2003 Oddometer: 70	Cool (well, 37C) dip at Dalhouse Springs.... Attached Images __________________ www.ktm-adventure.nl OFFLINE www.travelmaniacs.nl The latest: Amsterdam to Japan / Australia / Indonesie 2007 - 20?? http://picasaweb.google.com/mbaars99

04-20-2008, 08:36 PM	#12
gozell ^OP Adventurer Joined: Dec 2003 Oddometer: 70	Purni Bore Attached Images __________________ www.ktm-adventure.nl OFFLINE www.travelmaniacs.nl The latest: Amsterdam to Japan / Australia / Indonesie 2007 - 20?? http://picasaweb.google.com/mbaars99 gozell screwed with this post 04-20-2008 at 08:48 PM

04-20-2008, 08:41 PM	#13
gozell ^OP Adventurer Joined: Dec 2003 Oddometer: 70	Can u see the line? Attached Images __________________ www.ktm-adventure.nl OFFLINE www.travelmaniacs.nl The latest: Amsterdam to Japan / Australia / Indonesie 2007 - 20?? http://picasaweb.google.com/mbaars99

04-20-2008, 08:48 PM	#14
gozell ^OP Adventurer Joined: Dec 2003 Oddometer: 70	Gotta love riding in SAND Thanks to http://www.shrinkpictures.com and the fast internet connection at Coober Pedy's libary... Im heading for Uluru / Alice now, see ya on the gravel Attached Images __________________ www.ktm-adventure.nl OFFLINE www.travelmaniacs.nl The latest: Amsterdam to Japan / Australia / Indonesie 2007 - 20?? http://picasaweb.google.com/mbaars99

04-20-2008, 09:16 PM	#15
RomperStromper Studly Adventurer Joined: Aug 2006 Location: NSW MidNorth Coast, Dyers Crossing Oddometer: 836	Well done! I was nervious when I did it in my LandCrab, solo on a bike is gutsy. Glad you made it safe'n'sound, Legend has it that the XL frames rider didn't live to tell the tail. Ads __________________ My Solo Outback Adventure Movie

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