1000 miles in 24 hours on a Honda C90. 21st May 2013

[Newtsalad]

Hi, My son and I run a website dedicated to the Honda c90, or Honda 'Crunchie' as they are sometimes affectionately known.

The website has been running four years and attracted nearly 5000 members. Not surprising when you think there have been 60 million c90's made!

On Tuesday I will be leaving Beacon Hill services near Needham market to attempt an unofficial World record ride of 1000 miles covered in 24 hours, on a 23 years old, 85cc motorcycle with a top speed of 50 miles per hour.

At the same time, Mick Hall, who has made two attempts already, will be leaving Bolton in a similar attempt. Mick crashed on his first attempt two years ago breaking his wrist, and last year covered the 1000 miles in 25 hours 5 minutes.

Previously, the bike I will be using has carried me from John'O Groats to Lands End, 838 miles, in 20 hours 58 minutes, setting an unofficial record for the 'End to End' on a Honda 90.

In 2010 you may recall I travelled to the Elefantentreffen on this bike.

We have a web based tracker, which uploads our journey data every 30 seconds, via an Android application bespoke built by my son James. It gives our position, speed and direction. Our Journey history can be seen by clicking a link on the page.

Also on the page, are links to our Just Giving Pages and our supported charities. Mick is riding for Bolton Hospice, and I am riding for The Children's Air Ambulance. I am hoping to raise £2000.

The tracker will be live at 10am on Tuesday morning. There is no signup required, and no advertising. anyone can view it at;

www.newtsalad.com

If you could please give this a mention, the more people visit the tracker, the more people will make a donations.

I am known as Newtsalad on c90 club. I live in Suffolk, and am 54 years old.

Thank you for your time and consideration,

Jim.
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[Scotsman37]

Good luck, and the most I've done on a single trip before being finally exhausted was 700 miles within 10:30hrs mostly on motorways (30 min break for something to eat + 6 stops for fuel for a Honda Hornet 900) of traveling except you will be on primary roads (yikes!), and so I can appreciate it will take you some time to complete that length of journey and no doubt be completely exhausted too.

I suggest taking with you 5hr Energy drinks as it keeps you alert without that caffeine kick which could make your heart race, and I actually found it keeps your mind from tiring! It is not really a physical energy boost which I found out on another job that required me to be alert for an extended period of time, but more for mental alertness! Real food will give you energy and staying warm while wearing layers of clothing will stop your muscles from aching!

Again, good luck!

[Zen Dog]

The very best of luck to both of you on the attempt!

Zen Dog
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[pepperami]

What time are you leaving Beacon Hill?


EDIT: found the link, 10.00 am
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[Pigeon]

A mad thing, for a good thing. Best of luck Sir!

[Newtsalad]

Thank you all for your wishes!

Pigeon, most kind of you to donate to my cause, many thanks indeed!

I hope you are able to folliow our journeys on the tracker.

I aim to be at Beacon Hill for about 9:30 ish, gas up, get a receipt, then use the ATM for a timed receipt before FULL THROTTLE!

You won't miss my bike!
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[aliengravy]

They are both well underway now, and can be seen on the tracker!!

If you're out on your bike today why not wave from a bridge

https://www.c90club.co.uk/viewmap.php

[pepperami]

I was at the filling station this morning to wish him good luck.

https://i158.photobucket.com/albums/t87/pepperami_photos/c9024hourride2_zps2aa6a376.jpg

https://i158.photobucket.com/albums/t87/pepperami_photos/c9024hourride_zpsd4381eb6.jpg

Got to love the high-tec on the bike
https://i158.photobucket.com/albums/t87/pepperami_photos/c9024hourride3_zpsa7cb6e10.jpg

I hope is all going well , well done sir
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[kitty kat]

About 50 miles to go until the challenge is completed & over 2 hours to do it in. Looks like the other guy, Mick, stopped just over halfway through the challenge.

[P.]

Come on your crazy fucker, 25 miles to go, well played

[Pigeon]

Many congrats on a herculian effort! Had loads of time to spare

So now the return journey

Brilliant!

[pepperami]

c`mon Mr Newtsalad Give us an update.
Tell us how it went .
Any pictures?
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[yodagoat]

Go Newt!

For those who don't know Newt is THE C90 travel expert.

Newt, you need to start a blog mate, would make it much easier to follow your C90 adventures on.

Cheers

Mike
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