Canterbury: Round the block (22 Nov) [Archive]

miSTa

16th November 2009, 19:25

When: Sunday 22 November 2009

Where: Meet 9:00am, leave 9:30am, Caltex Russley (cnr Russley and Yaldhurst Rds)

Route: http://maps.google.co.nz/maps/ms?ie=UTF8&hl=en&msa=0&msid=104526425749268137952.0004786d96ad8d3fe6bdd&ll=-42.82361,172.133789&spn=1.913806,5.410767&z=8
NOTE the slight detour to Blackball (lunch stop...maybe).

Weather: Don't care, going regardless.

Seeing how I can no longer make the Magpie Madness Rally on Saturday, laRikin and myself are going for a ride round the block (chch -> Arthurs Pass -> Lewis Pass -> chch) on Sunday.

All welcome but this wont be a ride for beginners/learners.

Mr Triple

17th November 2009, 09:02

Mmm Sounds great I may have to think about this one :)

Shadowjack

17th November 2009, 16:14

Barring a major Act of God, I shall be there.

AllanB

17th November 2009, 16:33

All welcome but this wont be a ride for beginners/learners.

You mean it's a hoon? :chase:

miSTa

17th November 2009, 18:44

Mmm Sounds great I may have to think about this one :)
Need to do more than think sport!

You mean it's a hoon? :chase:
Hoon? What is that? <_< Nah, not really; more time riding and less time pissing around not riding. :)

AllanB

17th November 2009, 19:52

So around 550 kms for the day - what are you looking at 7.5 - 8 hours ? Been a fair while since I've done that run.

miSTa

17th November 2009, 20:24

So around 550 kms for the day - what are you looking at 7.5 - 8 hours ? Been a fair while since I've done that run.
Yeah about that. Its a ride I don't do often enough - to many rallys.

laRIKin

17th November 2009, 20:46

So around 550 kms for the day - what are you looking at 7.5 - 8 hours ? Been a fair while since I've done that run.

Just done a Google Map and it says 581k's and near enough to 8 hours.

Should be a good wee ride. (normally is)
When we have gone to Westport and done the Buller we can do it in 9 hours.
Minimal stops with one good lunch break.

I noticed that you did not include a trip in to Greymouth, miSTa.

Transalper

18th November 2009, 09:48

That'll shave half an hour (not going through Greymouth).
Reefton or Jacksons for Lunch would be my thoughts... if I was thinking.... edit: just noticed Blackball suggested in original post.
Like to go but just don't know.
Trying to replace brake pads at the mo but the pin is stuck.

Dave-

18th November 2009, 13:42

only 547kms?

Transalper

18th November 2009, 14:33

Is that an actual question Dave?

Just noticed the Blackball is a probable lunch destination.
My gps software estimates just 557km from my place round and home again, so that includes the ride out to the Caltex Russley.

laRIKin

18th November 2009, 17:21

Just done a Google Map and it says 581k's ............
I noticed that you did not include a trip in to Greymouth, miSTa.

only 547kms?

Just noticed the Blackball is a probable lunch destination.
My gps software estimates just 557km from my place round and home again, so that includes the ride out to the Caltex Russley.

Well as I know where we are riding and used Google Earth.
It came out as 581K's from the centre of town, I will stand by that.
May take my GPS to see what is comes up with. (that is if the battery's last)

At the end of the day, it is the ride we are doing and distance will be what ever it is and the weather will do what ever it wants.

I do not care either way, it is still going to be another great ride.
And I'm doing it.

Who knows we may go to Westport and do the Buller Gorge as well.:bleh:

doc

18th November 2009, 17:59

When: Sunday 22 November 2009

Where: Meet 9:00am, leave 9:30am, Caltex Russley (cnr Russley and Yaldhurst Rds)

Seeing how I can no longer make the Magpie Madness Rally on Saturday, laRikin and myself are going for a ride round the block (chch -> Arthurs Pass -> Lewis Pass -> chch) on Sunday.

All welcome but this wont be a ride for beginners/learners.

Crikey thats a long way to travel as laRikin's "bitch". :soon:

dangerous

18th November 2009, 18:08

Transalper

18th November 2009, 18:11

...... any rider worth theie salt will be at the magpie :msn-wink::moon: to you D. lol.
I'd rather ride than talk shit and drink piss.

Anyone any great suggestions on how to get my stuck brake calliper pin out so I can change me pads?
Guess I might end up taking it somewhere to be fixed.
Can't go it I don't got no brakes aye.:doh:

Transalper

18th November 2009, 18:21

At the end of the day, it is the ride we are doing and distance will be what ever it is and the weather will do what ever it wants....
I don't think anyone is actually complaining... except for maybe D 'cause he's going to missing it. :bleh:

...May take my GPS to see what is comes up with. (that is if the battery's last)
What one you got then?

dangerous

18th November 2009, 18:27

:moon: to you D. lol.
I'd rather ride than talk shit and drink piss. but... some riders like to do both, I like to mix socialising with riding.

Transalper

18th November 2009, 18:38

If I could think of a slightly cleaver, subtlety sarcastic and hopefully maybe slightly humorous answer to that I'd be posting here now.
:blank:

laRIKin

18th November 2009, 19:21

I don't think anyone is actually complaining

My point is who cares?
We are just going for a wee ride.:scooter::scooter::scooter::scooter:

What one you got then?

Just a cheap, good old Garmin Etrex.
Does all I need and can take a bit of water and a bump or two.

_Shrek_

18th November 2009, 19:59

OFFS... whats the deal with doing this shit on a rally w/e :doh:

Sort it on any other randam w/e and Id be keen, and you might find a few others are aswell... any rider worth their salt will be at the magpie :msn-wink:

:Pokey: you telling me i an't worth me salt :2guns: :apint:

:moon:
Anyone any great suggestions on how to get my stuck brake calliper pin out so I can change me pads?
Guess I might end up taking it somewhere to be fixed.
Can't go it I don't got no brakes aye.:doh:

use some tackle guard it's a crc product it penatrates realy well

98tls

18th November 2009, 20:19

:Pokey: you telling me i an't worth me salt

Actually yea:bleh::msn-wink:Mrs Shrek on the other hand:niceone:Vicky says "next time yas decide to just call in make sure its on a day she to is skivving".

miSTa

18th November 2009, 20:53

I noticed that you did not include a trip in to Greymouth, miSTa.
Map updated (not quite perfect as Google Maps is a pain in the rear when editing a saved map).

Crikey thats a long way to travel as laRikin's "bitch". :soon:
Who was who's bitch earlier in the year? <_<

OFFS... whats the deal with doing this shit on a rally w/e :doh:

Sort it on any other randam w/e and Id be keen, and you might find a few others are aswell... any rider worth their salt will be at the magpie :msn-wink:
Cannot make the Magpie on Saturday so may as well go for a ride on Sunday.

Ghost_Bullet

18th November 2009, 21:03

This would be a super ride, and would love to come along. Been a wee while since I done a block of any kind.... other than chocolate of course

laRIKin

18th November 2009, 21:15

Map updated (not quite perfect as Google Maps is a pain in the rear when editing a saved map).

Cannot make the Magpie on Saturday so may as well go for a ride on Sunday.

I tried to put the map and even tried to embed it.
And it would not come up properly.
And could not get a link to work.

This would be a super ride, and would love to come along. Been a wee while since I done a block of any kind.... other than chocolate of course

Well bring the chocolate's Q and SDU will follow you on the ride and ride with us next time we go around the block.

At this rate it will be next weekend.
As I seem to be doing it every weekend lately.

Dave-

19th November 2009, 09:37

Transalper

19th November 2009, 09:45

Ghost_Bullet

19th November 2009, 11:54

lol, that's a bigger block, but still a block. Usually get to see Haast or Nelson in the 1000km runs.

IIRC the last big block ride miSTa set up was a 1000km one.
I prefer my 1000km days to be Saturdays or days when I don't have work the next day.
600km runs are ok with work the next day though.

That day was somthing else, Lewis, Westport, Hokitika, Haast, Omarama, Farlie, Geraldine.... Pics here... <a href="http://rides.webshots.com/album/569415969ZdFewa"><img src="http://thumb16.webshots.net/t/52/552/6/83/96/2519683960100338616PBzvlh_th.jpg" alt="Image hosted by Webshots.com"></a><br>by <a href=http://community.webshots.com/user/GhostBullet> GhostBullet</a>

R1madness

19th November 2009, 23:35

:moon: to you D. lol.
I'd rather ride than talk shit and drink piss.

Anyone any great suggestions on how to get my stuck brake calliper pin out so I can change me pads?
Guess I might end up taking it somewhere to be fixed.
Can't go it I don't got no brakes aye.:doh:

Bring it in. Leave it for the afternoon. pick it up all fixed. Go riding on sunday.

miSTa

20th November 2009, 06:06

I tried to put the map and even tried to embed it.
And it would not come up properly.
And could not get a link to work.
The link seems ok for me :scratch:

lol, that's a bigger block, but still a block. Usually get to see Haast or Nelson in the 1000km runs.

IIRC the last big block ride miSTa set up was a 1000km one.
I prefer my 1000km days to be Saturdays or days when I don't have work the next day.
600km runs are ok with work the next day though.
Our (myself, GhostBullet, BikeMike) Big Block ride last year according to my odometer was 1377km. Will probably do it again this year.

laRIKin

20th November 2009, 06:13

The link seems ok for me :scratch:

Your link works, I could not get mine to work.

I thought we were going towards Lake Moana after Jacksons Pub?
Not that I really care either way, bring it on.

Transalper

20th November 2009, 14:19

Bring it in. Leave it for the afternoon. pick it up all fixed. Go riding on sunday.
Thanks for the offer, it's all good now.
I get on real well with Linton and he's a lot closer to home so I popped round to see him and he got out his 'special tool' and had it done in a couple of minutes. Didn't even have to get it out of the back of my van.
He just knocked a nicely sized Torx bit in to what was left of the allen key hole while I helped support/steady it, then he plugged the socket wrench in and unscrewed it.
I had been trying unsuccessfully with a vice grip.
Now I've got a nice new pin and had a bit of advice on how to tighten them nicely without over doing it.

So I should be good to go Sunday and at this stage I plan to be there.

Cheers
TA.

Mr Triple

21st November 2009, 14:38

Sorry people but doesn't look like I'll make it tomorrow so all have a good ride. :)

SDU

21st November 2009, 15:10

You lucky bastards have a great ride

miSTa

22nd November 2009, 06:50

You lucky bastards have a great ride
Will do.

Looking a bit crap outside (at least yesterdays heat and last nights rain has gone) though the forecast has the weather perfect for the coast. :banana:

Transalper

22nd November 2009, 07:06

Indeed, we should expect to ride out from under the cloud and never look back.
15deg in Greymouth, 19deg in Reeftonn expected with no rain.

Transalper

22nd November 2009, 18:42

So was a good ride. Rain stopped by 20km out of Christchurch and home waiting for tea (pizza) at 6pm.

laRIKin

22nd November 2009, 18:44

Well home again.
A bit wet at the start, but cleared by Springfield.
Over casted and near white out at the Viaduct.
Got better and better weather wise to Springs Junction.
Then went back to over cast.
Traffic was light and roads pretty good on the most part.
Than is apart from the road works at Arthur's Pass.

Once again a great wee ride, 6000K's already on the Monster and nearly up for a new tire.(Bugger)

Pic 1&2 Jacksons Pub
Pic 3 Hilton Pub
Pic4 Ikamtua
Pic5 Springs Junction

KiwiPhoenix

26th November 2009, 10:35

Glad you guys had an awesome time! So Larikin, how many km's did you do?? Did your battery last??

And I will be doing this ride soon enough, my dear!!! :lol:

laRIKin

26th November 2009, 17:06

Glad you guys had an awesome time! So Larikin, how many km's did you do?? Did your battery last??

And I will be doing this ride soon enough, my dear!!! :lol:

Did not take my GPS and my trip meter is still working properly.
So can not give you a mileage. (kilometerage?)

Changed the battery on the clock and all's good again.

And I'm sure you will and soon.
Will have to do a slower ride so 250's can do it and have fun, as well.

Shadowjack

26th November 2009, 19:15

Kilometer-age, it is you want, young KiwiPhoenix - I also accompanied laRIKin, miSTa, and Transalper for 555kms indicated on the odddddometer on the TDM, with an overall fuel consumption rate of 18 kms/litre.
Handy Round-the-Block Tip #1: Watch out for the wekas near the Moana side - they seem to be suicidally attracted to Michelin Siracs.

Transalper

26th November 2009, 20:22

lol, yep couldn't believe it when more came out to have a go at you, even turning around to get in the way.

My log shows 547km from the Russley Garage to Spags Pitza in Sydenham taking 8 Hours and 22 minutes total including all stops for fuel, 1 hour lunch at Blackball, 20minutes in Springs Junction with Ice cream.... couple of other 3 or 4 minute stops.
Other than a couple of overtaking maneuvers my whole trip was pretty much at ticket safe speeds.

laRIKin

27th November 2009, 06:13

555kms indicated on the odddddometer on the TDM,

My log shows 547km from the Russley Garage to Spags Pitza in Sydenham taking 8 Hours and 22 minutes total including all stops for fuel, 1 hour lunch at Blackball, 20minutes in Springs Junction with Ice cream.... couple of other 3 or 4 minute stops.

We did not go to Greymouth after all, so the K's were shorter than I first thought.

The strange thing is, going to Black Ball is about the same as the way I normally go around the block.
As the roads were good to ride, I think I will go around the block via the Black Ball loop from now on.
May or may not go it to Black Ball it self tho.
But then again, as the lunch was good I could use that as my lunch stop.
As the food is better than the two other place's we normally stop for a lunch.

KiwiPhoenix

27th November 2009, 18:49

Did not take my GPS and my trip meter is still working properly.
So can not give you a mileage. (kilometerage?)

Changed the battery on the clock and all's good again.

And I'm sure you will and soon.
Will have to do a slower ride so 250's can do it and have fun, as well.

Glad the wee clock is working again, handy wee thing to have. I'm not that slow, old man!!! :innocent:

Kilometer-age, it is you want, young KiwiPhoenix - I also accompanied laRIKin, miSTa, and Transalper for 555kms indicated on the odddddometer on the TDM, with an overall fuel consumption rate of 18 kms/litre.
Handy Round-the-Block Tip #1: Watch out for the wekas near the Moana side - they seem to be suicidally attracted to Michelin Siracs.

Thank you! You need to remember that I hail from the land of mileage :shit: I would probably have to fill my tank at least 3 times for this trip. Seems that the little birds like you then Leadon??! :blink: ;)

We did not go to Greymouth after all, so the K's were shorter than I first thought.

The strange thing is, going to Black Ball is about the same as the way I normally go around the block.
As the roads were good to ride, I think I will go around the block via the Black Ball loop from now on.
May or may not go it to Black Ball it self tho.
But then again, as the lunch was good I could use that as my lunch stop.
As the food is better than the two other place's we normally stop for a lunch.

I'm off now to check the map to see where these places...

laRIKin

27th November 2009, 19:54

I'm not that slow, old man!!! :innocent:

Did I mention your name or single you out, Valentino Rossi?:nya:

My apprentice is keen to do around the block (SRV250), with a Black Ball stop after Christmas.

So I would do more quick stops and more longer ones to let people rest and to keep the group together, ride at a slower speed.:innocent: and start a bit earlier.

Remember it could be a long day for some.

rosie631

27th November 2009, 19:59

Did I mention your name or single you out, Valentino Rossi?:nya:

My apprentice is keen to do around the block (SRV250), with a Black Ball stop after Christmas.

So I would do more quick stops and more longer ones to let people rest and to keep the group together, ride at a slower speed.:innocent: and start a bit earlier.

Remember it could be a long day for some.

Can I come when you go with the 250s?? I might be able to keep up then lol.

KiwiPhoenix

27th November 2009, 20:04

Did I mention your name or single you out, Valentino Rossi?:nya:

:shake: I know you were talking about me!!!! :killingme

My apprentice is keen to do around the block (SRV250), with a Black Ball stop after Christmas.

So I would do more quick stops and more longer ones to let people rest and to keep the group together, ride at a slower speed.:innocent: and start a bit earlier.

Remember it could be a long day for some.

I could be tempted by this!! :woohoo:

FJRider

27th November 2009, 20:09

:shake: I know you were talking about me!!!! :killingme

I could be tempted by this!! :woohoo:

me too .....

laRIKin

27th November 2009, 20:09

Can I come when you go with the 250s?? I might be able to keep up then lol.

Of course you can.:scooter:
But we are going the other way as you do seem to have much luck going in the anti-clock wise direction.:bleh:
We have to break this monkey some how.:yes:

KiwiPhoenix

27th November 2009, 20:13

We have to break this monkey some how.:yes:

Which particular monkey are you talking about?? :Pokey::nya:

laRIKin

27th November 2009, 20:21

:shake: I know you were talking about me!!!! :killingme

Which particular monkey are you talking about?? :Pokey::nya:

It's not all about you, you know.:Pokey:

Rosie has had some real bad luck with weather and break down's trying to get around the block.
So would be nice to see her get right around the block.:jerry:

FJRider

27th November 2009, 20:28

So would be nice to see her get right around the block.:jerry:

You will need a camera with a wide angle lens ... to catch her smile when she does it ...

KiwiPhoenix

27th November 2009, 20:28

It's not all about you, you know.:Pokey:

Rosie has had some real bad luck with weather and break down's trying to get around the block.
So would be nice to see her get right around the block.:jerry:

:confused: What da ya mean?? :bleh::rofl:

Rosie will get round it with our help. Don't worry Rosie, I'll be quite slow, being a lovely "L" plate rider.

FJRider

27th November 2009, 20:31

I'll be quite slow, being a lovely "L" plate rider.

mmmmmmmmm .... I followed you ... remember ....

KiwiPhoenix

27th November 2009, 20:34

I know, so can tell them how slow I really am!! :yes:

laRIKin

27th November 2009, 20:36

You will need a camera with a wide angle lens ... to catch her smile when she does it ...

I have one of those on my old SLR.:rofl:
And I know what you mean.:woohoo:

Rosie will get round it with our help. Don't worry Rosie, I'll be quite slow, being a lovely "L" plate rider.

You won't see her her for dust.:Oops::bleh:

FJRider

27th November 2009, 20:38

You won't see her her for dust.:Oops::bleh:

No dust off HER Harley ....

KiwiPhoenix

27th November 2009, 20:43

I have one of those on my old SLR.:rofl:
And I know what you mean.:woohoo:
You won't see her her for dust.:Oops::bleh:

True! But I get there eventually, just like you ol man! :dodge::bleh:

laRIKin

27th November 2009, 20:51

True! But I get there eventually, just like you ol man! :dodge::bleh:

I'll try real hard to keep up with you then, you whipper snapper.
As I'm so OLD and slow and may even get lost.
So I may have to just stay in the Pub.:drinkup:

KiwiPhoenix

27th November 2009, 20:55

I'll try real hard to keep up with you then, you whipper snapper.
As I'm so OLD and slow and may even get lost.
So I may have to just stay in the Pub.:drinkup:

:thud:What you keep up with me, nah, in your dreams matey :shake::killingme

Although I do like the idea of the staying at the pub....:drinknsin

FJRider

27th November 2009, 21:25

:thud:What you keep up with me, nah, in your dreams matey :shake::killingme

Although I do like the idea of the staying at the pub....:drinknsin

Owing to Ducati "reliability" .... "Staying In the Pub" is not necessarily an option. Often merely a necessity....

KiwiPhoenix

27th November 2009, 21:28

:gob: you mean that Ducs aren't reliable, shucks how can that be???

FJRider

27th November 2009, 21:34

:gob: you mean that Ducs aren't reliable, shucks how can that be???

just the natural order of things ... :innocent:

laRIKin

27th November 2009, 22:15

:thud:What you keep up with me, nah, in your dreams matey :shake::killingme

Although I do like the idea of the staying at the pub....:drinknsin

:gob: you mean that Ducs aren't reliable, shucks how can that be???

just the natural order of things ... :innocent:

Shit old slow and on a bike that will break down.
Fark I think I will stay at home and order take a ways.
Horlicks and digestive biscuits.
Just hope the wheels do not fall off the Zimmer frame and must grease the wheels as they squeak.