I must admit, I'm not a fan of covert, anti motorcycling operations conducted by the police.
But credit where its due, they have targeted the ones whom needed to be targeted.
The 2 spurs run (Reefton and Black spurs) but over the last 10 years or so, in fact just after (The Reefton) it became sealed rd all the way, has become the realm of the boy racer. The road carries a 100 kph 60mph speed limit, which can only be reached on a very few straights. Very few of the corners can be taken above 80 kph.
Now yesterday I set myself a task, not to exceed 80 kph for the whole run.
From the Reefton end I was unable to break this anyway, the corners are just way to tight and so close together. Then as I reached the top I could reach and hold 80 kph easy infact much higher speeds could be obtained. So I then set the next challenge of no brakes, forcing me to chase the right line, and flow from one apex though to the next.
Did I have fun, shyte yes, and not once was I worried about being confronted by some dropkick with a death wish, making the whole run even better.
Then we came to the Black spur, a much differnt rd altogether. again rated at 100kph again of late being the realm of the dickhead boy racer. This road is a killer it can suck you in a spit you out, very quickly, its moods change like a woman, and it hides its dangerous secrets very very well.
I have an advanced knowledge of this road, as I used to live at its start, and would drive (as a cabbie) and ride it almost daily. It can be clearly broken down into 3 seperate section Slow and tight, fast and flowing, and then fast flowing with a couple of tight ones thrown in.
Now having been a local from up that way, I know from talking to the local cops, that over a period of 10 years or so, that in the summer months we lose a bike rider up there every weekend, and if you ride slow enough though there you can see the evidence.
Everywhere, are man made clearings, so the cops can land their ambo helicopter in there and fly some sorry bits of butt, to hospital. Don't get me wrong, I am not saying every single rider who comes to grief on the spurs run, is a dickweed boy racer. But sure as bears shyte in the woods and sharks shyte in the ocean, there would be a fair percentage that is.
I said before the spurs roads have moods, you can ride the road twice in one day and the whole thing will change. So if the Mountains mood aint enough, throw in wildlife and everything else that nature can throw at you, a couple of dropkicks on bikes, and some cage drivers who couldn't drive a 2 inch nail into soft wood with a nail gun.
Yes the cops where there, yes they was hiding in como gear, and timing me. Did they even look at me no, clearly they are targeting the death wish racers. They could have had me cold, sure as the Pope is catholic, they could have dragged me over and done me for this and that.
To the Victoria Police
and
a job well done.
Now I have just read that they are going to be there every weekend unit motorcycle riders stop killing themselves and others........ Bloody ripper.
Cause I proved yesterday that one can sit 20 kph under the speed limit and still get down and have some fun.... Why did I do that? Cause rumor has it that soon a new speed limit is to be posted on both spurs runs. 80 KPH. Bring it on then all the dropkicks will either have to go do it on a track, or find another road.
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