Tagorama

[rosie631]

Have seen a few threads on here about this. Anyone interested in doing a local one. Post on here if you are and I will start one. Winter I know, but good reason to get off the couch and onto the bike.Rules are easy...

#1 - Find the tag and reproduce the photo (as best as possible). The first person to post a found tag gets to place the next tag. If you get a tag, but somebody else posts their picture first, you lose.

#2 - Take the tag to a new location, get the photo and post it here. Give a few hints so the next person can figure out where the tag is located. Try to place the tags in interesting locations, maybe a bit of history that can be found down some nice twisties.

#3 - Tag must be a) findable and b) may be placed on a dirt road if a street bike can make it. Maintained gravel is OK, but make sure to let folks know that gravel is required to get to your tag. We don't want to exclude those who don't like to get dirty.

#4 - File photos are NOT permitted. You gotta ride to play this game.

#5 - Your bike has to be in the TAG picture

These are the original rules.

Christchurch rules -

1. Tag must be within a 100km radius of Christchurch city.

2. New tag must be posted within 24 hours.

[Dave-]

explain tag-o-rama!

[BMWST?]

explain tag-o-rama!


it started at adv rider ,but both Welly and auckland have a game going.

The tag represents that "you" are "it".The tag is made when you find the location of the previuos posted photo.
welly game (http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/showthread.php?t=99052)
auckland game (http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/group.php?groupid=107)
the game on adv rider where i got the idea (http://www.advrider.com/forums/showthread.php?t=378553)

[McWild]

I'm keen! Limited to tarmac though.

[Emlyn]

Looks like heaps of fun! :):clap:

[FJRider]

Sounds like a good plan ...

[Transalper]

.... Anyone interested in doing a local one. Post on here if you are and I will start one....
Seems like if a game is started the players will come.

The orginal rules on ADV (http://www.advrider.com/forums/showpost.php?p=7739686&postcount=1) seem pretty good, better post yours or copy theirs on post #1 of the game thread when it's started.

How far out of town in each direction can we take the tag before it becomes unreasonable?

[Shadows]

Might make for a pretty slow game down here through the winter months. But why not.

[rosie631]

I'm keen! Limited to tarmac though.

Yep, I don't do gravel. Not with my new drive belt lol. Awesome sounds like there's a few interested then. I might get the bike out this afternoon and take the first piccie if I can think of somewhere interesting. Actually, I have somewhere in mind.
Distance limit. Don't think that's mentioned in the other threads. What does everyone reckon?? 250 kms? - since it's winter.

[rosie631]

Seems like if a game is started the players will come.

The orginal rules on ADV (http://www.advrider.com/forums/showpost.php?p=7739686&postcount=1) seem pretty good, better post yours or copy theirs on post #1 of the game thread when it's started.



Yes, will definitely do that, thanks

[Transalper]

Yep, I don't do gravel. Not with my new drive belt lol.....Saddens me to hear of people who don't do gravel but at least you have the perfect excuse.
I wouldn't risk a belt drive on gravel either, but there can be no other reason :nya:.

[BMWST?]

the original adv rules say gravel is ok but must be "road bikeable" and to say that gravel riding is required.For reference here are teh rules as per the NEW JERSEY adv tag o rama

Garden State Tag-O-Rama

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Rules are easy...

#1 - Find the tag and reproduce the photo (as best as possible). The first person to post a found tag gets to place the next tag. If you get a tag, but somebody else posts their picture first, you lose.

#2 - Take the tag to a new location, get the photo and post it here. Give a few hints so the next person can figure out where the tag is located. Try to place the tags in interesting locations, maybe a bit of history that can be found down some nice twisties.

#3 - Tag must be a) findable and b) may be placed on a dirt road if a street bike can make it. Maintained gravel is OK, but make sure to let folks know that gravel is required to get to your tag. We don't want to exclude those who don't like to get dirty.

#4 - File photos are NOT permitted. You gotta ride to play this game.

#5 - Your bike has to be in the TAG picture

there also seems to be rules introduced to make the new tag posted within a reasonable time period (48 or 36 hrs).Distance is limited only by enthusasm of the group.Winter makes it hard cos its dark when i go to work and nearly dark at home time.Prolly same for most people

[Dave-]

it started at adv rider ,but both Welly and auckland have a game going.

The tag represents that "you" are "it".The tag is made when you find the location of the previuos posted photo.
welly game (http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/showthread.php?t=99052)
auckland game (http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/group.php?groupid=107)
the game on adv rider where i got the idea (http://www.advrider.com/forums/showthread.php?t=378553)

oh right, so it's along the same vein as geocaching.

could be cool.

I've already got a few spots i can think of.

[been_there]

Sounds good to me ... Im in

[rosie631]

Ok, I've taken the first pic. Will try and post it shortly. Gotta get my head round the technology lol.

[BMWST?]

oh right, so it's along the same vein as geocaching.

could be cool.

I've already got a few spots i can think of.

sorta but no actual item is hidden.The reproduction of the pic is all that is required.

[BMWST?]

Ok, I've taken the first pic. Will try and post it shortly. Gotta get my head round the technology lol.

easiest way is to add the pic as an attachment to your post.Down below the main message box is another box with options one of which is manage attachments...click on that button and you can upload a reasonakble sized pic from your computer.

[rosie631]

Ok, here gos. I resized this so if it's too small, will have to try again. This pic was taken tonight at dusk so have tried to lighten it enough to see properly. Will give clues as needed. Good luck

[McWild]

Clue please!

[rosie631]

Clue please!

Already lol. It's less than 100ks from Christchurch

[McWild]

Damn it that could be anywhere! If I take nothing else away from this, I will take away a thorough understanding of google maps street view...

[rosie631]

Can't make it too easy. But here's another clue - it's a historic place.

[McWild]

Damn you, competitiveness!

Edit: Feck it I give up. Google, you have failed me!

[Transalper]

Give it time, someone might know.
I'd say it looks vaguely familiar but just can't remember.

[rosie631]

Give it time, someone might know.


What he said. Patience McWild. You give up too easily lol

[McWild]

An hour of searching google though! That's a lot of google!

[Transalper]

You'll just have to wait for the sun to come up and get on your bike for a real scout around (other commitments and machinery allowing). I would as soon as my bike engine is back where it belongs.

[Emlyn]

Nice start Rosie.. I agree with TAlper.. looks familiar.. just a case of getting out and poking about ... will be paying more attention to the landmarks as I travel from now on!! good luck all ! :):eek:

[Mr Triple]

You'll just have to wait for the sun to come up and get on your bike for a real scout around (other commitments and machinery allowing). I would as soon as my bike engine is back where it belongs.

Gee you still got that in bits K... been awhile you may have forgotten how to ride it. :laugh:

[Transalper]

Yep, hoping to get the engine back this week, then just got to put it back in the frame and hook it up. Been on the CRF230 a few times recently, but not on road. After that the DRs weight will indeed take a bit of re adjustment. Not much though.

[rosie631]

Come on you lot. Anyone got any ideas?? Have been checking out the Welly thread and am beginning to think I've made this a bit hard. May have to post another clue soon.

[McWild]

Maybe a bigger pic? Or maybe I'm just useless lol.

[rosie631]

OK, will see if I can put a bigger one. I'm not sure if the site will let me tho.

[rosie631]

OK, trying again. Hopefully this one is bigger.

[Transalper]

Ohhh, that's got to help, we can read the sign now!

[McWild]

I'm so sick of directory searching for "St John's Anglican church historic place canterbury"!

Please someone win it and put me out of my misery!

[Mikkel]

I'm so sick of directory searching for "St John's Anglican church historic place canterbury"!

Please someone win it and put me out of my misery!

You really don't get this whole game do you? It's not supposed to be a google exercise. Get on your bike and ride. ;)

[Spuds1234]

Got to know where to ride to though.

[rosie631]

OK. Here's another clue. This was an early settlement. My grandfather went to school here. The school closed down many years ago.

[Spuds1234]

Im guessing its the cheviot anglican church but I cant be bothered going out to cheviot tonight to have a look. And besides my camera doesnt to photos in the dark.

[rosie631]

Do you want me to confirm or deny?? Or happy to ride to find out?

[Guzza]

Do you want me to confirm or deny?? Or happy to ride to find out?


Wait til someone comes up with a confirmation pic i think rosie, It will take the fun out of the game otherwise ;)

[rosie631]

Wait til someone comes up with a confirmation pic i think rosie, It will take the fun out of the game otherwise ;)

Yes, think you're right

[Spuds1234]

Id much rather ride out. Might do it tomorrow morning and see what I can come up with.

[fireliv]

I know where it is but at over 75 KM away I'm not game at playing that game and realisitcly wont till the weekend. Spud I am happy to tell you where it is if you want to go get it and maybe start the game a bit closer in........

[rosie631]

At less than 100ks I thought it was close in. Would have gone further afield but ran out of daylight. Does everyone want to keep it closer to home??

[fireliv]

I just think that for getting it started would be nice to keep in closer and then branch out from there once there is lots of interest have the potential to brach out further. I would love to play but I cant travel that far out after work!! But hey you made a start of it and considering no one has a clue yet its a good location!

[BMWST?]

At less than 100ks I thought it was close in. Would have gone further afield but ran out of daylight. Does everyone want to keep it closer to home??


75 k from chch is alright in the weekend but may be a bit far for the week.Its dark from 5 30 ish till 7 ish .....

[rosie631]

Yeah, more of a weekend ride at this time of year. If next person brings it in closer maybe easier to grab them after work.

[Spuds1234]

I know where it is but at over 75 KM away I'm not game at playing that game and realisitcly wont till the weekend. Spud I am happy to tell you where it is if you want to go get it and maybe start the game a bit closer in........

You have me wondering if Im wrong Fireliv.

Thats not cool. I was gonna head out to Cheviot tomorrow morning to have a look for it but if Im wrong I wont.

[Mikkel]

Got to know where to ride to though.

Easy, write down a list of all appropriate churches in Canty - should be in the phone book and start at the top.


You have me wondering if Im wrong Fireliv.

Thats not cool. I was gonna head out to Cheviot tomorrow morning to have a look for it but if Im wrong I wont.

You almost make it sound like the ride itself would be a real chore if it wasn't the right place.

[been_there]

Have to agree with BMWST.
Even though I ride to work everyday I go to work in the dark and then come home in the dark..Farking hate winter.

[Shadows]

I know where it is but at over 75 KM away I'm not game at playing that game and realisitcly wont till the weekend. Spud I am happy to tell you where it is if you want to go get it and maybe start the game a bit closer in........


75 k from chch is alright in the weekend but may be a bit far for the week.Its dark from 5 30 ish till 7 ish .....


Have to agree with BMWST.
Even though I ride to work everyday I go to work in the dark and then come home in the dark..Farking hate winter.

The whole idea is to get out for a ride isn't it? Not just stop off on the way home from work.

The further the better, I reckon... if it has to wait for the weekend then so be it.

Sheeeez.

[McWild]

You really don't get this whole game do you? It's not supposed to be a google exercise. Get on your bike and ride. ;)

Haha I know but when it's pitch black and you're on the dodgiest RG in the whole wide world, you really only get one shot...

Plus I have absolutely no idea where it could be. Like, it rings no bells at all. My thinking is that if I can find where it is, just going there will be more of an epic mission than I've been on before.

[BMWST?]

The whole idea is to get out for a ride isn't it? Not just stop off on the way home from work.

The further the better, I reckon... if it has to wait for the weekend then so be it.

Sheeeez.

rides in the cold and dark arent really fun for me ....I will go out in the cold and dark to get a tag if its can be photographed.But i wouldnt go for a ride in the dark just to see if i got the right place....sorry

[rosie631]

Ok, time for another clue I think. Hopefully I've done this right. This should be a link to a road that's in the area where the tag pic was taken


http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/picture.php?albumid=2071&pictureid=25081

[been_there]

The whole idea is to get out for a ride isn't it? Not just stop off on the way home from work.

The further the better, I reckon... if it has to wait for the weekend then so be it.

Sheeeez.

True...But some of us have families and other stuff to do as well.
Weekends are where I get my time.
Not complaining just stating my insignificant facts :whocares:

[BMWST?]

Ok, time for another clue I think. Hopefully I've done this right. This should be a link to a road that's in the area where the tag pic was taken

brrrr ......click.....heated grips ON

[fireliv]

If no body has it by the weekend I'll send Phoenix to get it!

[babysteps]

Hmmmmm Mt Sommers anyone????

[phoenixgtr]

Looks like I might be going for a ride on Saturday...

[Shadows]

It is Mt Somers then, is it? Does that mean I can stop looking?

[rosie631]

Where is Mount Somers??

[fireliv]

Nope not at Mt Somers, unless approx 40km is close :bleh:

[Shadows]

Hehe I'll take that as a no.

[Spuds1234]

Looks like I might be going for a ride on Saturday...

What time will you be leaving? Fancy taking the long way and getting a pie and pint somewhere?

[bikemike]

not too hard, not too far. never heard nor seen the place but confirmed clues and views on google. :-) I'm on child care tomorrow else I'd go fetch.

[phoenixgtr]

What time will you be leaving? Fancy taking the long way and getting a pie and pint somewhere?

Haven't planned anything. Will give you a buzz. A pie and a pint sounds awesome :D

[Mikkel]

Ok, time for another clue I think. Hopefully I've done this right. This should be a link to a road that's in the area where the tag pic was taken

Alright, so it's somewhere west of Chch on the Cantabrian plains... :rolleyes:

No new information then, you already said it was about 75 kms out of town. :rofl:

[babysteps]

I've seen that church before, was pretty sure it was at Mt Somers, but i've been known to be wrong :bleh:

[rosie631]

Sounds like there's a couple of people think they know where this is. Will wait and see if they are right and if not will give some more clues.

[phoenixgtr]

Just wait till tomorrow night Rosie. There should be a pic up by then :niceone:

[bikemike]

Well, apart from taking a wrong turn, I have a pic to mimic the first.
I took it at around 7pm tonight. Was freezing. Well, it was about 7 degrees and felt like -5 or something at 100+.

Am I right, there was no tag? The rule is just to take a pic with my bike at same location...?

I feel like I have stolen someone's xmas pressies by claiming it first :doh:

Not expecting great weather this weekend. Would players be happy with a place in town, to keep things running? Otherwise, I could ride out for another location tomorrow early eve, and post for a Sunday ride? If I do a ChCh one, someone else should be able to do another for Sunday anyway....

[fireliv]

GOod work!!! Now Phoenix wont have to trip it!!

Yeah it would be better keeping to closer to town, in the interest of keeping people wanting to play! Find a unique spot, something that maybe others havent noticed, but should have enough details for someone to find eventually.

Cant wait for the next tag!!:chase:

[BMWST?]

Make the first few well known landmarks spread around chch...a few people will get em and the game will begin!

[Shadows]

Well, apart from taking a wrong turn, I have a pic to mimic the first.
I took it at around 7pm tonight. Was freezing. Well, it was about 7 degrees and felt like -5 or something at 100+.

Am I right, there was no tag? The rule is just to take a pic with my bike at same location...?

I feel like I have stolen someone's xmas pressies by claiming it first :doh:

Not expecting great weather this weekend. Would players be happy with a place in town, to keep things running? Otherwise, I could ride out for another location tomorrow early eve, and post for a Sunday ride? If I do a ChCh one, someone else should be able to do another for Sunday anyway....

So... where was it?

[Transalper]

Good job bikemike.
Sooooooo...... Don't leave the rest of us ignorants in the dark, where was it????
Ahh, shadows bet me too it.

[bikemike]

Ah yes, I was waiting to see if I had fouled up the rules before giving the game away!

http://www.historic.org.nz/Register/ListingDetail.asp?RID=1765&sm=

43°40'22.78"S
171°51'9.78"E

I'll get something up tomorrow.

[been_there]

N1 Mike.
Weekends here...Game on

[rosie631]

Yeah, was talking about this last night with a few people. Probably good idea to bring it a bit closer to town this time of year. Fireliv, just out of interest, it was the little church at Barrhill. Is that where you were thinking?

[rosie631]

Well done bikemike. You were there about the same time of night as me and it was frigging freezing. Good effort.

[bikemike]

OK, here's a quick one within the wider city limits.

It's a beautiful morning, hopefully someone will find it by the time things warm up and then they can set another before the day's out.

[Transalper]

I thought it was a good tag, prehaps better for a weekend one but still a good tag.
I searched the web for a web page exactly like that one Bikemike but obviously my qureys wern't up to it as I found a lot of info on Historic churches but never found that page.

Nice one on the new tag too BM.
I must keep my eyes open more in my travels, apparently I missing heaps.

[phoenixgtr]

Yeah, was talking about this last night with a few people. Probably good idea to bring it a bit closer to town this time of year. Fireliv, just out of interest, it was the little church at Barrhill. Is that where you were thinking?

Yes indeed. Had to search the historical buildings to find it

[Spuds1234]

OK, here's a quick one within the wider city limits.

It's a beautiful morning, hopefully someone will find it by the time things warm up and then they can set another before the day's out.

I have to take my bike off road? Aww...

I have no idea where that is. Clue? Or is it to early for that yet?

[Shadows]

Come on - give a CHCH newbie a clue...

[bikemike]

It's only as off road as far as you can see in the pic. I'm standing in the road :-)

It's right next to one of the two main city rivers. You can find the exact location using Google without Google Maps so I'm reluctant to say any more than that, for now.

[Transalper]

I have found it but can't do anything about it yet.... or does a pushbike count if I ride to it in the morning since my DR650 still has no motor?

[Guzza]

Did I miss the bit where someone enlightened us with the details of the tag? I'm curious to know where the church was found.

Doh! As you were...

[bikemike]

I have found it but can't do anything about it yet.... or does a pushbike count if I ride to it in the morning since my DR650 still has no motor?

Rules say your bike, so I can't say no. Surely brownie points for selecting an appropriate mode of transport for your journey!
Will you fit the motor tomorrow or set the new tag on your pushbike?!


Let's see if you are still first in the morning:-)

[Transalper]

No motor for another week or so.
I'm on my way, I'll set new tag on my way back, it should be a real easy one to find although not sure how easy parking will be. Someone with a motor should be able to pick it up and move it quickly this morning.

[rosie631]

Bugger. I'm gonna be hopeless at this now. Want to do the rides but I can't google to save myself lol.

[Transalper]

Here it is.... neat little place.
I would have ridden along the two rivers searching if I had the motor working, took a long time on google letting my fingers do the riding so to speak.

I'll post #3 in a minute.

[Transalper]

This should surely be a quicky?
Good luck.

[Transalper]

BTW the waterwheel was outside Heathbrae House, 25 Aynsley Tce Opawa.

[bikemike]

Well done Transalper.

More info for any interested people.
http://www.ccc.govt.nz/Council/Agendas/2003/April/SpreydonHeathcote/HeathbraeHouseWaterWheel.pdf

#3 doesn't need Google - for city dwellers anyway! Gone by lunchtime?

[rosie631]

Ok, here it is. Tied up this arvo, so will try and get the next one this evening.

[Guzza]

This should surely be a quicky?
Good luck.

Clue please?:rofl:

[BMWST?]

Clue please?:rofl:

its gone mate......new one not posted yet!

[Transalper]

Nice one rosie631.
For everyone else who didn't know (and I suspect Guzza was just taking the piss when he should have been taking a photo), it was the Firefighters reserve, tribute to 9-11. (http://www.waymarking.com/waymarks/WM2VYH).

Now about all this waiting while the day is so nice....:wait:

[rosie631]

Yep, sorry about the wait. Had to do stuff with the kids but managed to duck out and get this.

[Transalper]

:eek: it will take me hours to cycle over there :violin: :killingme
I better let someone else have a go.:corn:

[1vanvan1]

Here it is.... neat little place.
I would have ridden along the two rivers searching if I had the motor working, took a long time on google letting my fingers do the riding so to speak.

I'll post #3 in a minute.

HAHA! I love the pushbike! Hasn't been done yet in the Auckland group! :niceone:

[fireliv]

Bugger I was just thereish but I didnt know the tag!!!

Oh well, snooze you lose

[Guzza]

Real pretty bike rosie.

[JMemonic]

Heck if I had known the current one was there I would have taken the photo while at work :).

Theres a huge clue for those in the know.

[Dave-]

might get it tomorrow after picking up new boots, and pick up a new tag while I'm at it.

[Guzza]

Lyttleton, bath tub toy moorings...Well, the toy boats are there somewhere...
didnt really get the compisition of the pic the same but the window in the shed is in both pix. To avoid potential controversy, someone better agree that this is the place before I post my tag up.

[Shadows]

To avoid potential controversy, someone better agree that this is the place before I post my tag up.

Looks pretty familiar...

[Transalper]

Looks like the right place to me, agree the angle of the pic is a little different but you can see the cranes and boats in all shots along with the shed and bollard.
Good enough for me. :sherlock:

[Guzza]

Awesome. Thanks guys. When the game started it occured to me that this feature would make a good tag so I went for a blat and took this pic earlier today. A wee clue to start with: it is an historic place.

[Transalper]

Dont need google for that one either, passed it often. Nice choice.

[Guzza]

Dont need google for that one either, passed it often. Nice choice.

Me too. I was plesantly surprised to finally find out why its there. I figured this one could be very easy or very hard, depending on how observant a person is :)

[rosie631]

Bugger. I'm super unobservant then. No idea.

[phoenixgtr]

I know I've seen it but am having a mind blank as to where it is. It'll come to me

[McWild]

My god that is an amazing looking bike.

[cooneyr]

I think I know where it is and if I'm right it's is not far from home. If nobody gets it before 5.30 I'll be on my bike :2thumbsup

You lot sure you dont want one with just a little bit of gravel - be good for your skills :whistle:. Dont worry I'll be nice and find a sealed road site :D

Cheers R

[Transalper]

You know it alright cooneyr, when the DR is back I have some in mind that will give us a chance to get most the way there and back ADV style and the roadies can still go the way of blacktop.

[cooneyr]

You know it alright cooneyr, when the DR is back I have some in mind that will give us a chance to get most the way there and back ADV style and the roadies can still go the way of blacktop.

Sweet. I'm racking my brains for good sites that you take "both ways" too. Any news on your motor?

Cheers R

[cooneyr]

Ha ha - got it. New one to come after tea. :D

Cheers R

[Mikkel]

Just a wee suggestion. When you post the "solution" you either put in the address with it or a google map link to the location. Just in case some of us other punters who didn't get it should be curious.

[Transalper]

http://www.ccc.govt.nz/Parks/FountainsStatues/plaques_35.asp

On street in Russley Road north of Ryans Road
There you go.
I didn't know what it was for, but have driven and ridden past it often over the years so new where it was straight away this time.

For these in the dark photos, most cameras have a long exposure night setting people should try out too.
Trick is to keep the camera very still while it does it's thing.

[BMWST?]

Just a wee suggestion. When you post the "solution" you either put in the address with it or a google map link to the location. Just in case some of us other punters who didn't get it should be curious.

we have started a map(click here) (http://maps.google.co.nz/maps/ms?hl=en&ie=UTF8&msa=0&ll=-41.137296,175.065765&spn=0.659866,1.235962&z=10&msid=105221927703340356676.00046ba94b48085d001cf). ..its quite easy to do.You have as many people as you like who can update the map(called collaborators)

[rosie631]

we have started a map(click here) (http://maps.google.co.nz/maps/ms?hl=en&ie=UTF8&msa=0&ll=-41.137296,175.065765&spn=0.659866,1.235962&z=10&msid=105221927703340356676.00046ba94b48085d001cf). ..its quite easy to do.You have as many people as you like who can update the map(called collaborators)

The map looks like a great idea but I'm far too technologically challenged to figure it out. Anyone up to it??

[cooneyr]

Yep the last one was just north of Ryans Rd on Russley Rd. I have to confess to using some video that we have at work to confirming the location before the ride.

Attached are a couple of photos of the new location. The first photo is "the photo" but as it was so dark the second photo is design to be a subtle clue. Think about the possible orientation of the second photo.

Oh and watch out for the soft ground. My bike decided to have a little lie down cause the side stand sunk in. There are stones around the memorial that will help with this.

Cheers R

[MVnut]

This is just down the road from me

[Transalper]

This is just down the road from me
On ya bike then....

Hey cooneyr, what kind of friend do you call yourself... I expected something I would know :oi-grr:
.... gOOgle gOOgle gOOgle :argh:

[Guzza]

My god that is an amazing looking bike.

Cheers. They dont build them like that anymore :)

[cooneyr]

No takers or is it just a bit cold and wet out there at the moment? If anybody wants a clue I've got a photo of my bike in front of another monument near by that is a bit more recognisable. If I put that up I reckon that you have to find both sites to claim the tag.

Cheers R

[BMWST?]

No takers or is it just a bit cold and wet out there at the moment? If anybody wants a clue I've got a photo of my bike in front of another monument near by that is a bit more recognisable. If I put that up I reckon that you have to find both sites to claim the tag.

Cheers R
gee mate there has really been only a few hours of daylight since you posted it!Weekdays are pretty hard for most people.

[McWild]

Oh damn it! I just finished tracking down the Russley Rd one, was feeling really awesome and was about to set off before I realised that was the old one :(

I think I need to sleep haha.

[Guzza]

Oh damn it! I just finished tracking down the Russley Rd one, was feeling really awesome and was about to set off before I realised that was the old one :(

I think I need to sleep haha.


Think of it as practice... :)

[Transalper]

.... I've got a photo of my bike in front of another monument near by....
Just remember if you want to use the other monument for another tag at a latter date you will have to go back and get a new photo... no file photos is in them rulz. I read that as no old pics and that pic you speak of must already be at least a couple of days old.:laugh:

[Transalper]

This is just down the road from me

:wait::wait::wait::yawn::wait::corn::wait::wait:

[rosie631]

Clue please

[Transalper]

If it's just down the road from MVnut I'd hazard a guess and say out generally Rolliston direction which also just happens to be an area the tagger once lived..
Don't know for sure where MVnut is but searching his posts makes me think that general direction.
Mmmm Burnham is a biut further down the road, I wonder if they have any rocky monuments or memorials with crosses on top?

All just speculation on my part... I could just as easily be miles off but it kind of fits with the firey sky, maybe city or intersection lights on the horizon and what I thought was a hill I now think is a row of trees running along a long straightish roadside into the distance.

[cooneyr]

Just remember if you want to use the other monument for another tag at a latter date you will have to go back and get a new photo... no file photos is in them rulz. I read that as no old pics and that pic you speak of must already be at least a couple of days old.:laugh:

If I was to post the additional photo it would turn the tag into a multi cache (multi tag) I reckon. Bascically you would have to get both for the tag. I've no intention of using it at a later date :bleh:


Clue please

TA has given a pretty good clue that gives you the general area i.e. rolly. I'll add that the "glow" is the glow of the city (chch) (fancy setting I just discovered on the camera - long exposure with an infill flash). This means the road runs towards/away from the city (generally NE/SW in the Rolly area). I recon that narrows it down to about 5 possible roads. Time to start riding :scooter:

Cheers R

[rosie631]

OK. I have Friday off work, so if no one gets it before then I will go and look for it.

[Transalper]

Found but not claimed... note no bike in the pictures as I haven't been there.

Tag6 in daylight as seen by google maps street view thanks to the help of a truck driver at work.
He hasseled me about staring at the computer screen all the time so I showed him what I was hunting and told him approximate area.
Turns out he had picked up onions in a field nearby once upon a time and bingo, when I went to street view near where he said, there it was.

1 the rock
2 looking toward city
3 looking away from city.
Also note I have no idea how old the pictures are so I guess the scenery might have grown or been eaten a bit since.

[babysteps]

Catholic Church memorial, Shands rd :niceone:


Ohh and you're right about the grass Ryan, almost lost the bike as the side stand sunk into the ground!!!!

[babysteps]

Here is your next target.......

[Transalper]

I've decided all these old churches look the same... :blink:

Yes, it's got hills behind it but... they all look the same after a while too. :weep:

[Laxi]

I've decided all these old churches look the same... :blink:

Yes, it's got hills behind it but... they all look the same after a while too. :weep:

No crap! I could have sworn that was the first tag you guys had
good thing is, this should be easy, even I know where that 1 is:laugh:

[BMWST?]

they are copying you mate...that was your first tag!

[McWild]

Ah I'm sure I know where that is, but I've just become bikeless again!

O cruel fate!

[phoenixgtr]

I know where it is...and I have a bike

[Transalper]

....I've just become bikeless again!...Bout time you cut your losses and got rid of it to get something reliable I reckon.

[JMemonic]

Hmm I know where it is, have a bike but no time.

[Guzza]

TA has given a pretty good clue that gives you the general area i.e. rolly. I'll add that the "glow" is the glow of the city (chch) (fancy setting I just discovered on the camera - long exposure with an infill flash). This means the road runs towards/away from the city (generally NE/SW in the Rolly area). I recon that narrows it down to about 5 possible roads. Time to start riding :scooter: Cheers R

Spent some time looking for that damn rock. I was looking in the other rolliston area :lol:

[rosie631]

I got the bike and the time but once again no idea where it is. It does look very similar to my first tag tho. The old churches DO all look the same. Clue please.

[babysteps]

Clue?

There is a Pinot Noir vinyard next door

[Transalper]

What happened Rosie, thought you were going with babysteps on the hunt yesterday so would have known?

[babysteps]

Rosie ditched me for a bunch of Harley riders, I feel so....... rejected :p

[McWild]

Bout time you cut your losses and got rid of it to get something reliable I reckon.

Nah, I can wear it out. I can get my full license in February then I'll be getting a nice reliable 4 stroke... but only for as long as I have to!

[rosie631]

Rosie ditched me for a bunch of Harley riders, I feel so....... rejected :p

Hey, I did invite you along lol. :innocent:

[babysteps]

Lol yes you did but I need to maintain my street cred, couldnt be seen with a bunch of Harleys!!! :bleh:

Anyways..........Clue time!

The winery, a river, and a valley all share the same name

[Transalper]

I know approximately where it is, as in found a photo online with a general description but no actual street address.
Anyway, game on... weather's good, got me hands on Js bike (she'll be on back) and we're going church hunting today!

[Transalper]

Thanks to your latest clue I have confirmation of location, the race is on.
Of course I won't be allowed back home to post the pic until after we've made a decent half day of it and it'll be about another hour before we head off.

[T.W.R]

TA has given a pretty good clue that gives you the general area i.e. rolly. I'll add that the "glow" is the glow of the city (chch) This means the road runs towards/away from the city (generally NE/SW in the Rolly area). I recon that narrows it down to about 5 possible roads. Time to start riding :scooter:

Cheers R


Catholic Church memorial, Shands rd :niceone:



:doh: the clues were real close :no: Broadfields would have been a better description of the general area :bleh:

[Guzza]

First in best dressed Liv :bleh: St Kentigans ia about 4.5 km up Kituna Valley Rd :) I'll try to get the new tag up this arvo.

[FJRider]

First in best dressed Liv :bleh: St Kernigans ia about 4.5 km up Kituna Valley Rd :) I'll try to get the new tag up this arvo.

I found it a bit late to give much to help anyone. Kaituna valley.

[fireliv]

Yeah Guzza but our pic's better!! And we made it 2 Akaroa!!!!!

[Transalper]

Seems it was well visited today.
Not a total loss for me not getting in first as I got to do another Geocache while there anyway.

Good job everyone.:niceone:

[Transalper]

Hey, Guzza, your bikes facing the wrong way :spanking: :lol:

[Guzza]

Yeah Guzza but our pic's better!! And we made it 2 Akaroa!!!!!

Ok Liv, you get the prize for best pic of the tag with the most bikes in it- after visiting Akaroa :) I'd have loved to go all the way with ya but A family outing involving a flying fox was scheduled for the afternoon... Consider this an obtuse clue to the next tag....Kept it in town considering we have a new week to endure.

[babysteps]

Nice work Guzza :niceone:

[Guzza]

Hey, Guzza, your bikes facing the wrong way :spanking: :lol:

Oh Jeez... Ok Going back tomorrow for another crack... :chase:

[Guzza]

Nice work Guzza :niceone:

Cheers :) Found it last night online, All of your clues went straight over my head. All I had to go on was the hills in the in the background. They had to be the Port Hills or Banks. All those years of climbing starting to pay dividends! :lol:

[helenoftroy]

Consider this an obtuse clue to the next tag....Kept it in town considering we have a new week to endure.

:banana::banana::banana:

Unbelievable!!when I open my gates I can see....:laugh:

Guzza! why didnt you pop in for a coffee?

Monday avo should see it snapped.......:soon:

[Guzza]

:banana::banana::banana:

Unbelievable!!when I open my gates I can see....:laugh:

Guzza! why didnt you pop in for a coffee?

Monday avo should see it snapped.......:soon:

And heres me thinking this one might be a bit difficult! I'm surprised you didnt hear the bike when I took the pic. If you thought a helecopter might have landed in your street between 2 and 3pm, It was probably just me :lol:

[rosie631]

LOL thanks for the clue Helen. I'm not starting work til lunchtime but not sure if I'm gonna have time to get it. Race you...

[Transalper]

Did I not mention I had hands on Js bike now, well my hours a a tiny bit flexable in the mornings too :Punk: and my GPS knows where HOT lives !

[Transalper]

There we go... Tag 7 found.
Wouldn't have got it so quick or even at all if HOT hadent spilled the beans.
Thanks Hellen.
I rode slowly down Hellens street looking left, looking right, looking at all the plantings and there it was in Edward ave between Geraldine and Barbadoes.

Stay tuned, next one within the hour.

[Transalper]

Try this one... to easy !!

[babysteps]

And this is why I sould bring my camera to work, I'm in a building opposite that!

[Dave-]

gimme an hour.

[rosie631]

Damn. I know it but I gotta get ready for work now.

[Dave-]

lol, havn't left yet....

edit: sign of the takahe

[Transalper]

good lad. :first:

[Dave-]

yus!

new tag up tonight.

[McWild]

Oh MAN.

So I checked the thread this morning, and I'm like YES I am going to get this one!
I borrow my sister's camera as I don't currently have mine. Head over to pick up my bike so that I can pick it up on the way back. Park up, get sign out of bag saying "McWild's metropolis", attach sign to bike, get camera out of bag, press the power button...
and it doesn't have any power left. Ensue loud "Damn it Alice!", I left for home and have just got back.

I guess Dave beat me to it but come on!

[Dave-]

Oh MAN.

So I checked the thread this morning, and I'm like YES I am going to get this one!
I borrow my sister's camera as I don't currently have mine. Head over to pick up my bike so that I can pick it up on the way back. Park up, get sign out of bag saying "McWild's metropolis", attach sign to bike, get camera out of bag, press the power button...
and it doesn't have any power left. Ensue loud "Damn it Alice!", I left for home and have just got back.

I guess Dave beat me to it but come on!

haha, at least you don't have to worry about film :P

[helenoftroy]

There we go... Tag 7 found.
Wouldn't have got it so quick or even at all if HOT hadent spilled the beans.
Thanks Hellen.
I rode slowly down Hellens street looking left, looking right, looking at all the plantings and there it was in Edward ave between Geraldine and Barbadoes.

Stay tuned, next one within the hour.

Well done!!I worked a night shift and just had to sleep this morning before I clicked:soon:

Wasnt quite visible from my gate but sooo close!!

Its quite fun this eh!!:jerry:

[Dave-]

BOOM

I don't expect this one to stay up for very long.

oh and tom, phoenix and liv, this is not my secret squirrel one.

[TuonoTom]

Oh i have no idea where that one is :shifty:

[Mikkel]

BOOM

I don't expect this one to stay up for very long.

oh and tom, phoenix and liv, this is not my secret squirrel one.

You're just trying to get me into the game I see...

[Dave-]

You're just trying to get me into the game I see...

haha, thought you might like it.

OH

and I had another dream with a mikkel based character, this time you were trying to sell me a guitar in a very dick smith esq shop that also doubled as a bar/concert venue with 2 HUGE cylindrical shaped acoustically brilliant rooms.

cant remember the brand but it was like a easiphone or something, was like a portmanteau of epiphone and the word easy, and it was acoustic.

I didn't really want to buy it either, as in real life I've just purchased an Ibanez e-acoustic, and you were a rubbish salesman.

I'd just been fighting off a horde of zombie-velociraptors in the shop and stopped to admire the guitars.

should probably lay off the strong cheese before bed.

[Mikkel]

Here you go. Sumner Esplanade with view over Scarborough. Dave's was taken a bit closer to Cave Rock I think, but this will have to do - I even went "off-road" to get there - "off-road" as in foot paths and over joggers who forgot their reflex armbands.

Sorry about the crappy picture, but it was dark anyway.

Now I guess I'd better go out and hunt for the next tag.


should probably lay off the strong cheese before bed.

Sounds like it.

Ok kids, Dave here is showing us why drugs are bad, mkay!

[Dave-]

Here you go. Sumner Esplanade with view over Scarborough. Dave's was taken a bit closer to Cave Rock I think, but this will have to do - I even went "off-road" to get there - "off-road" as in foot paths and over joggers who forgot their reflex armbands.

Sorry about the crappy picture, but it was dark anyway.

Now I guess I'd better go out and hunt for the next tag.



Sounds like it.

Ok kids, Dave here is showing us why drugs are bad, mkay!

we draw our maps with blunt pencils, close enough is close enough.

where will it be next? I'm guessing somewhere between mikes place and the university.

[fireliv]

Phoenix is going to be annoyed......

Maybe not, Mikkel yours is not near where it is, Daves doesnt have a walkway in the back ground, he has bushes

[Transalper]

At least his bike is facing the right direction :laugh: but I reckon if Phoenix can pull a much betterer, more correct photo out of the bag.. food for thought. Do we have a grand overseer, an umpire if you could call them that?

[phoenixgtr]

Protest! Mikkels is miles away!

[JMemonic]

BOOM

I don't expect this one to stay up for very long.

oh and tom, phoenix and liv, this is not my secret squirrel one.

I look at the time this was posted, now I know where Dave got to.

[Transalper]

Photoshoped the brightness for ya.... overdone it a little so it's a bit blotchy but the bushes are clearer.

If a vote is called for I'd have to go with phoenix's spot.

[Dave-]

I look at the time this was posted, now I know where Dave got to.

oh yeah, yay for late night appointment reminders

someone in the staff room at work tomorrow is going to hear my phone remind me to work on the bucket....

edit: as for the phoenix vs mikkel....rosie is the thread starter, I think she should judge.

[JMemonic]

Well I hope someone hurries up and sorts this out, I want to see the next tag as I have some time to go hunting, finally.

[Transalper]

give it to them both and the next seaker has to find two tags :devil2:

[JMemonic]

give it to them both and the next seaker has to find two tags :devil2:

No one would call you nasty would they :laugh:

Looking at some of the posts it would seem you have a motorised 2 wheel transport device again, as opposed to the person powered device you have been stuck with for so long.

[Transalper]

It's kind of a loaner, mine is taking longer than expected and couldn't get hold of the mech to see what the problem is when I tryed Friday and today.

Feel like I have 6 months motorised riding to catch up on so where's that next tag?.

[Dave-]

rule number 1 says to reproduce the tag as best as possible.

[Mikkel]

I don't care, I posted first. Dave accepted it. That's it as far as I am concerned. Phoenix will have to break more laws in order get in there earlier next time :yes:

However, I shall not halt my arrogance at that. Since it was dark I decided I needed something bright to help people identify the spot. Now, that kinda makes it either extremely obscure or very obvious. I went with very obvious, but since I spent about 20 minutes in the dark trying to find some good picture spots you will have to spend 20 minutes trying to find the same three spots that I took my pictures. Have fun and remember Meatloaf - two outta three ain't bad!

Clues are included for the observant... :D

[McWild]

So you want us to get all three tags? I can't even see the bike in the third one...

[Mikkel]

rule number 1 says to reproduce the tag as best as possible.

If we really wanna get down to nitpicking the rules:


Rules are easy...

#1 - Find the tag and reproduce the photo (as best as possible). The first person to post a found tag gets to place the next tag. If you get a tag, but somebody else posts their picture first, you lose.

#2 - Take the tag to a new location, get the photo and post it here. Give a few hints so the next person can figure out where the tag is located. Try to place the tags in interesting locations, maybe a bit of history that can be found down some nice twisties.

#3 - Tag must be a) findable and b) may be placed on a dirt road if a street bike can make it. Maintained gravel is OK, but make sure to let folks know that gravel is required to get to your tag. We don't want to exclude those who don't like to get dirty.

#4 - File photos are NOT permitted. You gotta ride to play this game.

#5 - Your bike has to be in the TAG picture


Rule number one very specifically states that you LOOSE if someone posts the tag before you. Best as possible becomes a bit of a funky thing - for starters I wasn't on a sportsbike, it was dark when I got there, etc., etc.

[Mikkel]

So you want us to get all three tags? I can't even see the bike in the third one...

Well, if you're really adverse to riding around some nice tight and steep streets by all means just do one. Any of the three are acceptable, but there's bling to whoever gets all three first.

And if you can not see the bike in the 3rd you need a new monitor.

[TuonoTom]

Well I'm not too sure about that Mike, you weren't actually where Dave took the photo. Thought I had this one too... sigh.

You people have NO idea what I went though to get this photo! Had to push start the bike 4 times because the battery is so bad now. I WILL get one soon.

[Mikkel]

Well I'm not too sure about that Mike, you weren't actually where Dave took the photo. Thought I had this one too... sigh.

Well, it's the same bloody wall, same piece of tarmac and the same peninsula in the background. But if people insist on being silly I guess I'll just have to borrow Dave's bike and helmet. Daylight will have to wait until tomorrow though.


You people have NO idea what I went though to get this photo! Had to push start the bike 4 times because the battery is so bad now. I WILL get one soon.

You certainly get the dedication price! :)

[Transalper]

I like the looks of the new tags and how quickly you got them up.
All is forgiven M.... by me at least... or am I just very distracted again now?

[phoenixgtr]

Hmmm...seems to me like everyone dissagrees with ya Mike. You were at least 100 metres away. (I know cause I rode along that wall making sure I had the right spot).

Anyway, don't give us 3 spots to find. Thats just making it more confusing for everyone!!

[Dave-]

there'll be more tags.

for now I'm pretty confident on 2 out of 3 of mikes pics.

[JMemonic]

Hell I know where they all are, dunno why.....

[Dave-]

oh fuck....do we get like super bonus points if we get someone elses bike, plus our own in the pic AND post before they do?

[Mikkel]

Hmmm...seems to me like everyone dissagrees with ya Mike. You were at least 100 metres away. (I know cause I rode along that wall making sure I had the right spot).

Tough shit. KB isn't a democrazy remember? So, if you disagree that much - where is your tag?

I posted the tag 61 minutes after it was put up by Dave. Dave accepted it - can we agree that neither of us were uncertain of the location, we just differ in how anal we are about the precision and it's not like there is a very notable object e.g. memorial or such in the picture? You posted yours a whole 45 minutes later... What is next do people need to bring a bloody printout along so they can get the orientation, angle, helmet placement, etc. just right? The whole point is to go riding to explore your area, not getting hung up in minor details.

By all means form a committee to piss and moan about the rules and whether it was close enough, but in that case I propose that we might start a seperate game for those who wants to ride and play hide and seek at the same time.

[Mikkel]

Hell I know where they all are, dunno why.....

Not difficult to find, you just need to have a look around the area. But since the weather is about to turn foul I suspect that the win will be a matter of who's the tougher biker ;)

[Dave-]

Tough shit. KB isn't a democrazy remember? So, if you disagree that much - where is your tag?

I posted the tag 61 minutes after it was put up by Dave. Dave accepted it - can we agree that neither of use were uncertain of the location, we just differ in how anal we are about the precision and it's not like there is a very notable object e.g. memorial or such in the picture? You posted yours a whole 45 minutes later... What is next do people need to bring a bloody printout along so they can get the orientation, angle, helmet placement, etc. just right? The whole point is to go riding to explore your area, not getting hung up in minor details.

By all means form a committee to piss and moan about the rules and whether it was close enough, but in that case I propose that we might start a seperate game for those who wants to ride and play hide and seek at the same time.

yeh, have we moved on yet? it's a game.

mike, andrew is already hunting for yours, and I'm considering joining him soon.

[T.W.R]

:shutup: make it really precise and tag the tag :doh:

[phoenixgtr]

Tough shit. KB isn't a democrazy remember? So, if you disagree that much - where is your tag?

I posted the tag 61 minutes after it was put up by Dave. Dave accepted it - can we agree that neither of us were uncertain of the location, we just differ in how anal we are about the precision and it's not like there is a very notable object e.g. memorial or such in the picture? You posted yours a whole 45 minutes later... What is next do people need to bring a bloody printout along so they can get the orientation, angle, helmet placement, etc. just right? The whole point is to go riding to explore your area, not getting hung up in minor details.

By all means form a committee to piss and moan about the rules and whether it was close enough, but in that case I propose that we might start a seperate game for those who wants to ride and play hide and seek at the same time.


Holy crap man. What a fucking over reaction. It's ok. I'm over it, never was that bothered, although it's taken till now for my nuts to come back out of hiding. That was a cold ride!

Calm down. Anyone would think this was the end of the world

[JMemonic]

On another note, anyone got a scooter (the type one can ride on a car licence) that we can borrow for a couple of days?

Willing to work a deal on perhaps some maintenance, or some beers.

[helenoftroy]

oh fuck....do we get like super bonus points if we get someone elses bike, plus our own in the pic AND post before they do?

Lmao !!I wanted to whipp all 4 bikes that are currently in my garage round the corner for a pic beside the petrified wood art work but transalper was too quick for me!!:jerry:

[fireliv]

Tough shit. KB isn't a democrazy remember? So, if you disagree that much - where is your tag?

I posted the tag 61 minutes after it was put up by Dave. Dave accepted it - can we agree that neither of us were uncertain of the location, we just differ in how anal we are about the precision and it's not like there is a very notable object e.g. memorial or such in the picture? You posted yours a whole 45 minutes later... What is next do people need to bring a bloody printout along so they can get the orientation, angle, helmet placement, etc. just right? The whole point is to go riding to explore your area, not getting hung up in minor details.

By all means form a committee to piss and moan about the rules and whether it was close enough, but in that case I propose that we might start a seperate game for those who wants to ride and play hide and seek at the same time.

All I got out of the post was WAAAWAAA WAAAA WAAAAAA:stupid:!!! And Dave is God!! His ruling is Gospel! Go Dave :chase:

I'm 2 warm in my house to go get the tag

[McWild]

Been out there an hour, gave up after no success. Found a few places that were close, but no cigar.

Still a fun ride though! From the roadworks guy who I chatted to about bikes, to the nightmarish little helldog that chased me up a hill, to the amount it improved my hill starts.

I'd say it was an hour well spent!

[Mikkel]

Been out there an hour, gave up after no success. Found a few places that were close, but no cigar.

Still a fun ride though! From the roadworks guy who I chatted to about bikes, to the nightmarish little helldog that chased me up a hill, to the amount it improved my hill starts.

I'd say it was an hour well spent!

Hmmm, I didn't think I had made them that tricky. I was just siddling along trying to find a really good camera spot. Did you pick up the three clues before you left? They will let you know when you've found the right spot.

As for the hills, yes there are parts that are even steeper than our driveway.

[McWild]

You mean the filenames? I got those but didn't find them of any use to be honest. Just went for a wander.

[BMWST?]

nice work guys...personal preference(MY OWN) is for daylight shots with a unique object behind....Although some of our landscape ones up here have been surprisingly unique too.Its hard in the depth of winter but i enjoy watching all the games now!

[Dave-]

You mean the filenames? I got those but didn't find them of any use to be honest. Just went for a wander.

yeah mike I didn't get your cryptic filenames either...

[Mikkel]

yeah mike I didn't get your cryptic filenames either...

They are there to let you know when you've found the right spot - not to allow you to google it.

[Dave-]

They are there to let you know when you've found the right spot - not to allow you to google it.

there had better be a vinyl of dark side of the moon hidden in a satchel near by....

[JMemonic]

Been out there an hour, gave up after no success. Found a few places that were close, but no cigar.

Still a fun ride though! From the roadworks guy who I chatted to about bikes, to the nightmarish little helldog that chased me up a hill, to the amount it improved my hill starts.

I'd say it was an hour well spent!

Dam after I saw you racing around and heading back through the tunnel I figured you had them and headed home, unfortunately there was a spot where I turned uphill into some loose chip and the bike had a wee lay down, going to be costly. Oddly always seems to be when I am at low speeds that it does this, I am going to get the XJ running its far more nimble.

[Dave-]

Dam after I saw you racing around and heading back through the tunnel I figured you had them and headed home, unfortunately there was a spot where I turned uphill into some loose chip and the bike had a wee lay down, going to be costly. Oddly always seems to be when I am at low speeds that it does this, I am going to get the XJ running its far more nimble.

that's a real shame man, sad to hear it.

[Mikkel]

Dam after I saw you racing around and heading back through the tunnel I figured you had them and headed home, unfortunately there was a spot where I turned uphill into some loose chip and the bike had a wee lay down, going to be costly. Oddly always seems to be when I am at low speeds that it does this, I am going to get the XJ running its far more nimble.

:( That sucks! Are you ok?

[McWild]

Must have been quite an evening for any Lytellton residents paying attention to the environment, all these bikes ripping around in no direction in particular!

Bugger about the drop. Those roads were very dodgy tonight, largely what put me off getting too far off the beaten track. And there were roadworks for days!

[TuonoTom]

Sorry to hear about your slide JMemonic :(

[helenoftroy]

Dam after I saw you racing around and heading back through the tunnel I figured you had them and headed home, unfortunately there was a spot where I turned uphill into some loose chip and the bike had a wee lay down, going to be costly. Oddly always seems to be when I am at low speeds that it does this, I am going to get the XJ running its far more nimble.

Oh no!!that is such bad luck!!

Can relate to this,and no!!they arent easy to manouvre and have the worst turning circle of any bike Ive ridden:mellow:

[phoenixgtr]

Oh nos!! Sorry to hear Brent. That really sucks. I know what it's like. Just super frustrating!!

[rosie631]

LOL. Looks like I missed the drama. Was at work til late. I would have said phoenix because it is meant to be reproduced as close as possible. Having said that I wasn't here and the next tag is up so let's keep going. Probably just one tag is good idea in future tho. We get confused enough.
Sorry to hear about the bike bin too. That's a bummer.

[Transalper]

As the others said, that's not good news JMemonic. That's one of the best things about the DR, you just don't worry about little fall overs as when you pick it back up you can't tell it happened. It's very nice to ride with that in mind when you get into a tight spot.

I'll probably go hunting tonight after finishing work about 8:30pm.

[BabyBandit]

Damn sorry to hear about the drop. Isn't it alway the way though? The slower you go the easier they are to put down? I've done that twice to mine now. Lucky no marks or dings and only one broken mirror.

[Transalper]

But the faster you go the bigger the mess... at least that's what happened to my last big Sport Tourer. Had to buy a complete new bike after that. Many years ago now.

[Harvd]

Well, if you're really adverse to riding around some nice tight and steep streets by all means just do one. Any of the three are acceptable, but there's bling to whoever gets all three first.

And if you can not see the bike in the 3rd you need a new monitor.

I wasnt adverse to riding it turns out im just dumb.Searched for ages but to no avail for the third. Anyway heres 1 definite and one plausable attempt, stuff the third tooooo haaaard(4me).

Oh and it was COLD:cold:

[Harvd]

Yo and heres the next one. and dont worry its not out in the wops.

I did make a better one but the camera died on me! so this will have to do. pretty close to the other one i was going to do anyway

[Mikkel]

I wasnt adverse to riding it turns out im just dumb.Searched for ages but to no avail for the third. Anyway heres 1 definite and one plausable attempt, stuff the third tooooo haaaard(4me).

Oh and it was COLD:cold:

Yep, the entrance to the Hyllton Heights is correct. The clue "Overseas" referred to the For Sale billboard stating that overseas owner must sell...

What is the location of your attempt at picture 3?

And yes, picture 1 would be the hardest I believe.

[Harvd]

Yep, the entrance to the Hyllton Heights is correct. The clue "Overseas" referred to the For Sale billboard stating that overseas owner must sell...

What is the location of your attempt at picture 3?

And yes, picture 1 would be the hardest I believe.


Ahh i get it, i knew it because i have a friend whos dad lives there. but i had to go to be sure because i couldnt remember the stone wall.

That location is a secret (because i have no idea, i got soooo lost up there) But i believe its the highest road availible that has a similar view down to that container dock. and i think i actually went to the right spot twice then left started to get really cold so thought meh good enough.

[Harvd]

now i look at it my attempt was waaay too high! damn musthave been to the real site for sure then

[McWild]

Well I have no idea where this next one is. Good luck.

[Transalper]

Here's a laugh, call up google maps street view on the Bridle Path at the Lyttleton end where it meets Harmens Rd. Now travel up the Bridle path rd as far as you can.


As for Mikkels turn around photo, surely it's at the end of a road. Maybe even the end of Hyllton Heights?
Leave the rest of your tags alive, I might still go for a nosie up there tonight. Haven't gazed down on the lights of Lyttelton for a while now.

And the new tag... can't be that many paddocks about the city that fit. I'm pretty sure I know where to head.

[Mikkel]

That location is a secret (because i have no idea, i got soooo lost up there) But i believe its the highest road availible that has a similar view down to that container dock. and i think i actually went to the right spot twice then left started to get really cold so thought meh good enough.


now i look at it my attempt was waaay too high! damn musthave been to the real site for sure then

There's no paved road between the place where I took the 3rd photo and the Summit road. If you consider the clue and look at a map of the area it becomes quite obvious (unless you don't get the clue of course).


Here's a laugh, call up google maps street view on the Bridle Path at the Lyttleton end where it meets Harmens Rd. Now travel up the Bridle path rd as far as you can.

I was tempted to put the tag about half-way up the Bridle path - but between it being dark, me being alone and people crying about gravel I thought better of it.


As for Mikkels turn around photo, surely it's at the end of a road. Maybe even the end of Hyllton Heights?
Leave the rest of your tags alive, I might still go for a nosie up there tonight. Haven't gazed down on the lights of Lyttelton for a while now.

Was the clue "The end of the line" - if not, what makes you so certain then? (As for Hyllton Heights - it's one of these new friendly posh neighbourhoods with huge fuck-off gates and private road signs galore. So no, you can't ride up Hyllton Heights which is the main reason I stopped where I did - the other option from there is another dirt road.)

[Harvd]

(As for Hyllton Heights - it's one of these new friendly posh neighbourhoods with huge fuck-off gates and private road signs galore. So no, you can't ride up Hyllton Heights which is the main reason I stopped where I did - the other option from there is another dirt road.)

Funny this is, when i arrived at hyllton heights, a truck came out so i could have easily gone in, i only thought about that after i left of course, Oh and that i know the code helps lol!

[Transalper]

Now see how ambiguous clues can be. All seems too easy when you know where you are, but the rest of us are just, well, lost.

I assumed the turning point was where you'd have to turn around because there was an end to the road. How many other reasons are there to turn. No I don't want to count bends in the road as a reason.

Actually I thought you may have been further round. I've been up Comwell Rd which looked good to me as a possible location.

[Mikkel]

Now see how ambiguous clues can be. All seems too easy when you know where you are, but the rest of us are just, well, lost.

I assumed the turning point was where you'd have to turn around because there was an end to the road. How many other reasons are there to turn. No I don't want to count bends in the road as a reason.

When you are there it does make sense anyway. The street is very narrow and there's only one place you can turn around without getting off your bike.

[fireliv]

Been out there an hour, gave up after no success. Found a few places that were close, but no cigar.

Should have taken the pic anyway apparantly close enough is good enough!!! :laugh: (just having a dig)


Suck JM bout the bike!!!!

No idea bout the latest tag though good luck!!

[JMemonic]

Should have taken the pic anyway apparantly close enough is good enough!!! :laugh: (just having a dig)


Suck JM bout the bike!!!!

No idea bout the latest tag though good luck!!

I know where it is :), and for info the drop was heading up to take the photo of the second location tagged, the right had turn into little street you go up, cant remember the name.