Canterbury Wednesday Night Ride

[Valkyrie]

... Nothing like a blat in the middle of the week to clear the mind.


Agreed, but what is a week? :cool:

Sorry to miss you all and the ride :doh:

gloplg, will be along next Wednesday for sure :second:

[ellipsis]

but what is a week?


...Clint Eastwood will 'make your day...but anal sex will make your whole week...( )...oh, sorry...thought I was in the sidechair thread...

[Jen]

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7-EKBO9u2Do

Had a great ride Wednesday, Missed the tai tapu turn off like I knew I would :scratch:, enjoyed meeting peeps ..looking forward to many more rides over summer :2thumbsup

linked the vid I made of the ride...first time ever using this and any camera so excuse the editting and set up lol all experimental for now

[longwheely]

Great to catch up with some familiar faces after so long. I had a good ride. Nothing like a blat in the middle of the week to clear the mind.

It was good to do the WNR again after being away from it for a few years and getting on the bike after being off that for nearly as long
my body hates me, i hurt now
just means i have to ride more :sweatdrop
roll on summer

[EJK]

Don't think I'll be joining you guys anytime soon! My bike won't bang :(

[Shoshoni]

Had a great ride Wednesday, Missed the tai tapu turn off like I knew I would :scratch:, enjoyed meeting peeps ..looking forward to many more rides over summer :2thumbsup

linked the vid I made of the ride...first time ever using this and any camera so excuse the editting and set up lol all experimental for now

I was wondering what your video would turn out like didn't look bouncy at all.


Don't think I'll be joining you guys anytime soon! My bike won't bang :(

Do you mean your bike went BANG and left parts across the road like harleys or won't start? at any case I hope your all right.

[SpeedMonger]

It was good to do the WNR again after being away from it for a few years and getting on the bike after being off that for nearly as long
my body hates me, i hurt now
just means i have to ride more :sweatdrop
roll on summer

Why what happened? Did it run out of wheelie? Sounds like you need a sit up bike like us old fellas.

[SpeedMonger]

Don't think I'll be joining you guys anytime soon! My bike won't bang :(

Uh oh, bang is not good. Hope you get her fixed up soon.

[Transalper]

..
linked the vid I made of the ride...

I see myself... :woohoo: does that make me famous? :cool::lol:

[EJK]

Do you mean your bike went BANG and left parts across the road like harleys or won't start? at any case I hope your all right.


Uh oh, bang is not good. Hope you get her fixed up soon.

The bike didn't go bang but it WONT bang.

The battery was flat so took it out and charged it.

Placed it back in, bike turns on, ignition primer all good.

Pressed the starter, bike turns, ignition starter rolls but no bang in the cylinders. Not even a pop.

Hmmm... Will fiddle with it tonight and try to get it going.

[EJK]

So I just checked.

In the afternoon, placing the battery back into the bike I had forgot to reattach the power commander ignition wire back onto the negative :facepalm:

IDIOT.... IDIOT....

Bike now starts and runs like brand new with full charged battery. See you guys on Wednesday.

[gloplg]

Hmmmmmmmm. ........ Been there EJK done something similar.:crazy::crazy::crazy::brick::brick::brick: You are not the first, won't be the last. Think Forrest Gump "it happens".

Anyway WNR.

BK, Dyers Pass, Gebbies, first regroup Millars Rd near the Akaroa hiway. Folks from that side of town might want to join up there. On to Rittle Liver (second regroup at the old station????), Final regroup at Duvauchelles Pub:drinkup:. (Txts and emails to Jim Hickey for :sunny::sunny::sunny::sunny: please!!!!)


You guys :ride::ride::ride: safely, see you Wednesday.

[Shoshoni]

So I just checked.

In the afternoon, placing the battery back into the bike I had forgot to reattach the power commander ignition wire back onto the negative :facepalm:

IDIOT.... IDIOT....

Bike now starts and runs like brand new with full charged battery. See you guys on Wednesday.

Ahh just a Blonde moment :lol:

[KiwiPhoenix]

Yes ........ Well ......... Hmmmmmmmmm.

Wot happened to you KP???????

Sixteen or so of us had a very good ride tonight. Thanks to all who turned up, I enjoyed seeing some familiar faces from times past. :2thumbsup:2thumbsup:2thumbsup

Anyone for Duvauchelles next week????




And KP, would have been the cheery on the top if you were there, especially on one of yer beasties :yes:

Sorry chaps, I didn't get away till 6.30, so missed you all! Both my beasties are off the road till after x-mas unfortunately but I now have a lovely new 4 wheeled beasty that may come out and play on Wednesday night......

[gloplg]

I think if the rain continues we should can this weeks WNR and go to Duvauchelles next week.

[Peeteey]

I think if the rain continues we should can this weeks WNR and go to Duvauchelles next week.

:cold: Yep, I'll be out today :cold:

[Shoshoni]

I think if the rain continues we should can this weeks WNR and go to Duvauchelles next week.

Weather forecast for Banks Peninsula looks like :cold:, so I'll see you all next WNR.

[SpeedMonger]

Yep, didn't fancy riding in the snow this morning...

[longwheely]

[QUOTE=gloplg;1130621227]Hmmmmmmmm. ........ Been there EJK done something similar.:crazy::crazy::crazy::brick::brick::brick: You are not the first,

wasn`t that you Forrestplg

[Jen]

Can't make this Wednesday. .. leaving to do Southern escapade Thursday morning so bike will be all packed up ready to go. taking three days to enjoy central otago roads. . woop woop :woohoo:
enjoy the ride. .

[jonesy_NC30]

hey all

keen as to get involved in the Wednesday nite rides. is it still BK Moorehouse 6pm?? cheers keen to catch up and meet sum fellow riders

[gloplg]

hey all keen as to get involved in the Wednesday nite rides. is it still BK Moorehouse 6pm?? cheers keen to catch up and meet sum fellow ridersYep!!! depart at 6.30pm. Duvauchelles this week weather permitting.

[EJK]

Tomorrow looks good!

[2DriveSafe]

Hey Guys, just thought I'd let you know we have some half price training courses on TreatMe today and 2moro. Gloplg and a couple of other WN Riders have done some of our courses. Try it you'll like it - or is that some plagiarism from some other advertising campaign?

Anyway link here hopefully will work
http://www.treatme.co.nz/Deal/Christchurch/2-drive-safe-rider--driver-training-oct13et .

Got a munted knee at moment but hoping will be good enough for 2moro night, if not should make it next week

D

[gloplg]

Hey Guys, just thought I'd let you know we have some half price training courses on TreatMe today and 2moro. Gloplg and a couple of other WN Riders have done some of our courses. Try it you'll like it - or is that some plagiarism from some other advertising campaign?

Anyway link here hopefully will work
http://www.treatme.co.nz/Deal/Christchurch/2-drive-safe-rider--driver-training-oct13et .

Got a munted knee at moment but hoping will be good enough for 2moro night, if not should make it next week

D

Yes Duncan and I'm contemplating harassing you again!!!!:innocent::innocent::innocent::killingme: killingme:killingme

Seriously though folks D's courses are well worth the money and effort.

See you when you are able to make it along one night.

[Mr Triple]

Can't make this Wednesday. .. leaving to do Southern escapade Thursday morning so bike will be all packed up ready to go. taking three days to enjoy central otago roads. . woop woop :woohoo:
enjoy the ride. .

Jen, it would be a good warm up for your ride the next day! Keep all your gear on and it could help you pull wheelies on the way up the hills.
I may even get along tonight see how it goes. :)

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[2DriveSafe]

which route r u taking incase im running a bit late - which is probable - if i can make it at all

[Transalper]

which route r u taking incase im running a bit late - which is probable - if i can make it at all

I'm would assume this is still the plan...

....Anyway WNR.

BK, Dyers Pass, Gebbies, first regroup Millars Rd near the Akaroa hiway. Folks from that side of town might want to join up there. On to Rittle Liver (second regroup at the old station????), Final regroup at Duvauchelles Pub......

I've become a fan of joining in mid ride... past the last traffic light at least.

[gammaguy]

too cold

see yez nek week maybe

[Peeteey]

Sorry folks, you'll have to try to have fun without me tonight.
I know that sounds like a difficult task but you'll just have to be brave and soldier on :D

[Transalper]

I'm out now too, just heard how far J wants to go :ride: on the weekend and going to need to save the gas for that.

[Mr Triple]

Sorry peeps I went early as I couldn't wait until 630 so went around 4.

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[jolly_26]

Sorry guys it would appear my knowledge of Christchurch geography is as I first suspected, must have taken a wrong turn somewhere.

[Transalper]

Hey jolly_26 assuming you were a starter with the group at BK and got lost along the way on the actual ride then I'd suggest next time asking the person giving the ride brief for a guide, in theory he should find you someone who knows the way to look out for you, to make sure you know when to turn if the group gets separated in traffic at lights etc.
Same goes for anyone else that may have a problem navigating if they find they fall behind in traffic, from the various rider speeds or what have you.
Unfortunately unless otherwise told we assume everyone knows the way and so for example no one waits through red lights for those stuck at them.

[EJK]

Good ride tonight. Chilly air but dry with decent sunlight.

Btw, if any of you find a black Galaxy S2 somewhere along the road before little river, let me know! :lol: I know I shouldn't have put it on airplane mode. It literally flew out of my pocket!

[SpeedMonger]

Good ride tonight, apologies for blinding everyone - first night ride on this bike and it seems that my lights are a couple of clicks too high, with every second vehicle flashing madly at me on the way home.

Didn't see a phone or ET sorry.

[SpeedMonger]

Sorry peeps I went early as I couldn't wait until 630 so went around 4.

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Pub is looking good eh, would have been a bit warmer then.

[Jen]

Jen, it would be a good warm up for your ride the next day! Keep all your gear on and it could help you pull wheelies on the way up the hills.
I may even get along tonight see how it goes. :)


lol you guys all seem to think I'm going to do wheelies on my 200kg bike. ..:weird:
I didn't finish work until 7pm.. so wasn't able to get to BK anyways. .

maybe. . just a suggestion. .. the guy leading should know how to check his side mirrors for those behind . .. and guy tailing should know the route. ensure all newbies and non chch parties stick together between the two. It's a group ride after all and confidence building for new bikers goes a long way knowing people are watching out for you. Not a speed challenge. ..I enjoyed my first two years riding with you lot. . always had a couple of you watching out for me. ..knowing I was a newbie. ..I appreciated that immensely and try to pay forward but hell,:killingme I still get wrong turns even now lol

[jolly_26]

Hey jolly_26 assuming you were a starter with the group at BK and got lost along the way on the actual ride then I'd suggest next time asking the person giving the ride brief for a guide, in theory he should find you someone who knows the way to look out for you, to make sure you know when to turn if the group gets separated in traffic at lights etc.
Same goes for anyone else that may have a problem navigating if they find they fall behind in traffic, from the various rider speeds or what have you.
Unfortunately unless otherwise told we assume everyone knows the way and so for example no one waits through red lights for those stuck at them.

Yeah the problem was that I thought I knew where we were going. Well, I did know where we were going, but it turns out I didn't know how to get there.

[Transalper]

Yeah the problem was that I thought I knew where we were going. Well, I did know where we were going, but it turns out I didn't know how to get there.

I'd hazard a guess that the route taken being more scenic via the bays instead of the direct way out wouldn't help in that case.

[gloplg]

My Apologies to Jolly_26 (Mike?) and thanks to all for the suggestions. I will endeavour to ensure this does not happen again.

[2DriveSafe]

Unfortunately I picked up my son as pillion and ended up at BK at 6.45 so missed you all - we plodded along on the same route and got to little river but didn't know to carry on to the pub sorry. so we had a quick bite to eat at the hotel there and then headed home. Good ride - though my munted knee didn't help in the left bends too much. Sorry I missed you all, hopefully catch up next week. Perhaps a north Canty ride?

D

[gloplg]

Pizza anyone????



This WNR we will visit the Hurunui Pub. I have rung to check and they are still doing their Wednesday night pizza special:drool::drool::drool:

BK, Moorhouse to Fitzgerald, Fitz onto Hills, Akaroa st, Marshlands rd, over the railway line L onto old main north rd. First regroup. Those in the north of town may want to join up here. Onto the motorway and up to Amberley. Some of you from parts north may like to join up in Woodend. Please post if you are going to and we will look out for you!!! Second regroup at truck stop opposite Amberley Z station. Continue to Waipara turn L, on through Weka pass, Waikari, final regroup at Hurunui Pub for eats and :drinkup:.

You all :scooter::scooter: safely now.

[2DriveSafe]

Pizza anyone????



This WNR we will visit the Hurunui Pub. I have rung to check and they are still doing their Wednesday night pizza special:drool::drool::drool:

BK, Moorhouse to Fitzgerald, Fitz onto Hills, Akaroa st, Marshlands rd, over the railway line L onto old main north rd. First regroup. Those in the north of town may want to join up here. Onto the motorway and up to Amberley. Some of you from parts north may like to join up in Woodend. Please post if you are going to and we will look out for you!!! Second regroup at truck stop opposite Amberley Z station. Continue to Waipara turn L, on through Weka pass, Waikari, final regroup at Hurunui Pub for eats and :drinkup:.

You all :scooter::scooter: safely now.

Well I will be congregating with myself and anyone else at woodend and wait for you guys to sedately ride past in the 50k zone.
I am keeping pluggig this as we only have a few days left with our offer on TreatMe - but 50% off 1 of our 6 hour training courses and you can get up to $100 off your next years premium with GoLightly Insurance for completing the course which covers the cost!
http://www.treatme.co.nz/Deal/Christchurch/2-drive-safe-rider--driver-training-oct13et
D

[Shadowjack]

Won't be with y'all for a couple of months'- had back surgery on Thursday which the surgeon described as going routinely well. Panadol is my new bestest friend. Will be at home for a six week recovery, slightly longer before I'm back (geddit, geddit) riding. I certainly won't be thinking of the pizzas at Hurunui, oh no, not at all, not the Hurunui Pub pizzas...

[gloplg]

Won't be with y'all for a couple of months'- had back surgery on Thursday which the surgeon described as going routinely well. Panadol is my new bestest friend. Will be at home for a six week recovery, slightly longer before I'm back (geddit, geddit) riding. I certainly won't be thinking of the pizzas at Hurunui, oh no, not at all, not the Hurunui Pub pizzas...


Yeah ....... Right:wait::wait::whistle::whistle::rofl::rofl:... ......... Glad to hear things went well surgery wise SJ. You look after yourself see you around Christmas if not before.:2thumbsup:2thumbsup:2thumbsup

[Transalper]

mmmm.... had a very nice Pizza at Fat Pipi Pizza in Hokitika on the weekend, now having trouble convincing myself I want a Huruni Pub one enough to ride in this guey graying evening after such a great ride over the coast on the weekend... :confused:
OMG, am i turning in to a woose <_< Only made it to one WNR so far this season.

[gloplg]

OMG, am i turning in to a woose <_<


..............????????:facepalm::facepalm::facepal m::wait::wait::wait::scratch::scratch::scratch::ye s::yes::yes:

[Ghost_Bullet]

From chch, the Amberly stop around 7-7.15ish would that be right, or more like 7.30pm. Thinking of getting the bike out of the garage.

[Peeteey]

Have a nice ride folks, see you next week!

[gloplg]

From chch, the Amberly stop around 7-7.15ish would that be right, or more like 7.30pm. Thinking of getting the bike out of the garage.


Was good to put a face to a name tonight GB. Be good to see you more often!!!

Thanks to all who braved the cool conditions tonight. The fire at the Hurunui was most welcome and the pizza was yummy. :drinknsin:corn:


:Oops::Oops: My thanks to SS and Jen for their patience and help after my senior moment at BK tonight.

[Shoshoni]

It was a nice night for a ride I split of from the main group and did some of the back roads to Waipara.
Glad we left when we did looking at the rain starting to come down, hope you others didn't get wet.

[Peeteey]

My thanks to SS and Jen for their patience and help after my senior moment at BK tonight.

That sounds like a story ... :) Prey tell ...

[gloplg]

That sounds like a story ... :) Prey tell ...

You had to be there Peeteey to have experienced it. Shame you weren't!!!:rolleyes::rolleyes::rolleyes:

[Peeteey]

You had to be there Peeteey to have experienced it. Shame you weren't!!!:rolleyes::rolleyes::rolleyes:

Yea, was really looking forward to the ride! Ran out of energy.
Won't be long till Long Wheelie has my beautiful BMW back on the road, am so excited!

[SpeedMonger]

You had to be there Peeteey to have experienced it. Shame you weren't!!!:rolleyes::rolleyes::rolleyes:

Helmet on back to front? Seen that one before.

Decided not to get wet tonight, hope the pizza was good. Order Some sunshine for next week please.

[Shoshoni]

Any thoughts about doing a run out to The Blue Pub, Methven for a WNR?
The same route we did in winter the Inland Scenic Route.
We haven't been out that way for years we used to go out to Hororata Pub but that's been closed.

[EJK]

Any thoughts about doing a run out to The Blue Pub, Methven for a WNR?
The same route we did in winter the Inland Scenic Route.
We haven't been out that way for years we used to go out to Hororata Pub but that's been closed.

Approx 110kms... That'll be a longer ride than usual. Do you think we can cut it under 30 minutes? :msn-wink:

Might make it next week. Hopefully I'll have a new camera arriving this week so should be fun! *hint hint* Peeteey

[Shoshoni]

Approx 110kms... That'll be a longer ride than usual. Do you think we can cut it under 30 minutes? :msn-wink:

I think it's very doable in under 30mins:facepalm::lol: but we have to think about the others don't want peeps getting lost again:Pokey:
We need more Routes to different places or more back roads to make it interesting.

[Peeteey]

*hint hint* Peeteey

Rubs hands with impending glee :D


don't want peeps getting lost again.

Yea, we need to reinstate the Leader and Tail End Charlie thing, basically just ride as a group rather than a bunch of individuals going roughly the same direction

[Transalper]

...Yea, we need to reinstate the Leader and Tail End Charlie thing, basically just ride as a group rather than a bunch of individuals going roughly the same direction

Not convinced that is enough with this bunch of individuals and this still doesn't stop people mid group missing turns when gaps in the group open up large enough so they can no longer see where the rider in front of them went.
They don't always know they are lost until they discover the people behind them aren't there anymore either.
Also not convinced from previous posts on the topic of control that you'll get enough cooperation across the range of riders to do something like the cornerman system either.
I'm tending to think it'd be simpler just buddie people who are not so familiar with the routes up with someone who is and is willing to keep them in their mirrors making sure they see the turns, then the rest of the riders can continue to do what they are doing without the anti authoritarian (for want of a better description) posts of the past repeating. Of course that also relies upon riders realising they aren't going to know all the turns so might need a buddie.

[jolly_26]

But that still doesn't stop people mid group missing turns when gaps in the group open up large enough so they can no longer see where the rider in front of them went.
They don't always know they are lost until they discover the people behind them aren't there anymore either.

Yup this is what happened to me, was entirely my own fault :doh: though, if I'd simply slowed down and waited at each turn off I'd have been right.

[SpeedMonger]

I recall a while back that we had a number of set routes with maps posted so peeps could, if they were so inclined, research where the ride would be going. I guess it is just one of those things, if you don't know the way you need to stick with someone who does. Easier said than done when meeting a new group of people, but make yourself known and you will be looked after.

Speaking of which I am waiting for the TA visor lecture ;-) This season I have a transitional visor that changes from tinted to clear depending on light levels, highly recommend it.

[gloplg]

Yea, we need to reinstate the Leader and Tail End Charlie thing, basically just ride as a group rather than a bunch of individuals going roughly the same direction


Not convinced that is enough with this bunch of individuals and this still doesn't stop people mid group missing turns when gaps in the group open up large enough so they can no longer see where the rider in front of them went.
They don't always know they are lost until they discover the people behind them aren't there anymore either.
Also not convinced from previous posts on the topic of control that you'll get enough cooperation across the range of riders to do something like the cornerman system either.
I'm tending to think it'd be simpler just buddie people who are not so familiar with the routes up with someone who is and is willing to keep them in their mirrors making sure they see the turns, then the rest of the riders can continue to do what they are doing without the anti authoritarian (for want of a better description) posts of the past repeating. Of course that also relies upon riders realising they aren't going to know all the turns so might need a buddie.


I recall a while back that we had a number of set routes with maps posted so peeps could, if they were so inclined, research where the ride would be going. I guess it is just one of those things, if you don't know the way you need to stick with someone who does. Easier said than done when meeting a new group of people, but make yourself known and you will be looked after.

Speaking of which I am waiting for the TA visor lecture ;-) This season I have a transitional visor that changes from tinted to clear depending on light levels, highly recommend it.

Great!! I look forward to you guys coming along each week and implementing all these good ideas. I agree there is a need for these and other things to be done, however with a busy lifestyle it is more than I am able to do without help.

I look forward to your constructive input.

Next WNR Methven??? Are you organising it SS??

[gloplg]

This season I have a transitional visor that changes from tinted to clear depending on light levels, highly recommend it.

Ahhhhhhhhhhh. That sound interesting Mr Net.:2thumbsup:2thumbsup:2thumbsup I need a new visor. Where did you get it and how much please?????? And are they available for different makes of helmets????

[Transalper]

....Speaking of which I am waiting for the TA visor lecture ;-) This season I have a transitional visor that changes from tinted to clear depending on light levels, highly recommend it.

lol, it did cross my mind when the first ride was posted this season and I had a little chuckle remembering the previous happenings around the topic but na, decided stuff it.
I now have glasses that do that tinting thing but they no so effective under a UV filtering visor, but a light reactive visor sounds fantastic... and expensive I imagine. Will try remember to get a look at that when next we meet.

GP,maps are nice but the directions given so far this season have been good enough for me personally to understand which way the group is intending to go.
I really dislike leading the group over all but I am happy to buddie with one or two others to help them find the way... on the days I actually show up.

[Jen]

I'm going to be attending as many wnr as possible. . happy to be a buddy.. though half the time is me who misses a turn. ..:wacko:
so maybe a corner lady is better lol. . or however I can help. . pass it forward as they say:2thumbsup

[SpeedMonger]

Ahhhhhhhhhhh. That sound interesting Mr Net.:2thumbsup:2thumbsup:2thumbsup I need a new visor. Where did you get it and how much please?????? And are they available for different makes of helmets????

I'm not sure if they are available for all makes of helmets GP, mine is a Bell. The visor was about $100US vs $70US for normal tinted visors, so just a bit dearer. I got the helmet & visor through motorcycles508.com, they had a special and free international shipping deal going at the time.

[200BUSA]

So where is the ride to this week?

[Shoshoni]

I don't mind leading if you guys want to try the Methven Route to the Blue Pub, should arrive there about 8pm.
First Regroup by the Z fuel station in Yaldhurst and again in Waddington before heading of to Methven, if you want the route directions I can post them up.

[cruza]

I hear the Duvauchelle pub is open again , anyone stopped in and had a look yet? , Been ages since I've bothered going past hilltop on a wknd ride.

[Transalper]

I hear the Duvauchelle pub is open again , anyone stopped in and had a look yet? , Been ages since I've bothered going past hilltop on a wknd ride.

They went there the week before last.
I'd go more often and vote for longer rides if departure time was earlier but I know that is not possible for the majority as it has been discussed before.
Just got the WR back from having work done to it so have an extra bill to pay this week. If I go out I might go say hi then pop down to the Valley Inn for the bangers and mash again or just get a burger on the way home.
Hope you enjoy the ride to methven the rest of you. :niceone:

cruza, if your free November 9th ADV guys going behind Hanmer in to the Edwards and Mailings Passes (http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/showthread.php/133817-I-m-looking-for-Christchurch-Adv-rides?p=1130624364#post1130624364) for a play.

[Valkyrie]

Methven sounds great, please post map of route :-)

[Shoshoni]

The Map to Methven, Basically from the Car Park its

01. Get on Moorhouse Ave and ride east, 20 m
02. Turn right onto Gasson St, 189 m
03. Turn right onto Brougham St, 859 m
04. Exit left onto ramp, 4.87 km
05. Enter roundabout Roundabout, 345 m
06. Take the 3rd left onto Expressway Connector, 96 m
07. Enter roundabout Roundabout, 89 m
08. Take the 1st left onto Highway, 46 m
09. Turn left onto Yaldhurst Rd, 2.24 km
10. Enter roundabout Roundabout, 5.18 km
11. Take the 2nd left onto West Coast Rd
12. Turn right onto Old West Coast Rd, 1757 m
13. Turn left onto Waimakariri Gorge Rd, 39.29 km
14. Turn left onto West Coast Rd, 63 m
15. Turn right onto Deans Rd, 1056 m
16. Turn right onto Bangor Rd, 8.26 km
17. Turn left onto Rakaia Gorge Rd, 26.16 km
18. Turn left onto Mt Hutt Station Rd, 10.91 km
19. Turn left onto Hall St, 11.43 km
20. Turn right onto Barkers Rd, 121 m

Hope that helps.

[SpeedMonger]

I hear the Duvauchelle pub is open again , anyone stopped in and had a look yet? , Been ages since I've bothered going past hilltop on a wknd ride.

Yep, quite flash in there. You need to put that thumper away and take the green machine, it'll probably find it's own way to duva ;-)

[Mr Triple]

Sounds like a plan...In Chch tomorrow so could stay and ride out to Methven with you lot and bugger off to Ashburton from there.

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[Peeteey]

The Map to Methven, Basically from the Car Park its

01. Get on Moorhouse Ave and ride east, 20 m
02. Turn right onto Gasson St, 189 m
03. Turn right onto Brougham St, 859 m
04. Exit left onto ramp, 4.87 km
05. Enter roundabout Roundabout, 345 m
06. Take the 3rd left onto Expressway Connector, 96 m
07. Enter roundabout Roundabout, 89 m
08. Take the 1st left onto Highway, 46 m
09. Turn left onto Yaldhurst Rd, 2.24 km
10. Enter roundabout Roundabout, 5.18 km
11. Take the 2nd left onto West Coast Rd
12. Turn right onto Old West Coast Rd, 1757 m
13. Turn left onto Waimakariri Gorge Rd, 39.29 km
14. Turn left onto West Coast Rd, 63 m
15. Turn right onto Deans Rd, 1056 m
16. Turn right onto Bangor Rd, 8.26 km
17. Turn left onto Rakaia Gorge Rd, 26.16 km
18. Turn left onto Mt Hutt Station Rd, 10.91 km
19. Turn left onto Hall St, 11.43 km
20. Turn right onto Barkers Rd, 121 m

Hope that helps.

Interesting, I usually go via West Melton and Hororata as it tends to be a little more direct. Is there a reason for the Old West Coast Road -> Waddington part? Nicer scenery?

[Peeteey]

:shit:

Hi folks, the time has come to sell my beautiful '99 DR350. I'm gonna put it on Tardme next week but thought I'd let you folks know in advance in case anyone here wants it first.

1999 Dirt model (kicker)
Good nick, well used but very reliable and lots of fun! :woohoo:

Comes with:

Stock tank and larger Ascerbis 15L tank (I think it's 15L).
Spare set of wheels so I can do a quick swap out from road tyres and gearing to dirt tyres, rimlocks and lower ratio gears.
Bunch of spare (used) tyres in varying states.
Box of stuff I've collected along the way.
Has rack on the back for mounting Top Box. Rack has very handy handles for enabling people to help you out of the mud!
Extra windscreen hand fashioned by Transalper himself :)
REG(on hold)/WOF, never had an issue ...

Probably some other stuff too that I've quite possibly forgotten ATM.

021-135-4343 if you're interested ...

Cheers!

[EJK]

Is there a reason for the Old West Coast Road -> Waddington part? Nicer scenery?

Fewer cops.

Sorry lads I won't be joining tomorrow as I have an evening meeting to attend to. Catch you guys next week!

[Peeteey]

Fewer cops.

I've never seen a copper out on these roads but hopefully tomorrow I'll be fully road legal :) Gotta be a first time for everything

[3umph]

Plenty of cops on the old West Coast Road at times

[SVboy]

I hear the Duvauchelle pub is open again , anyone stopped in and had a look yet? , Been ages since I've bothered going past hilltop on a wknd ride.

We went there last wednesday. Food was super deep fried. Compliments were few and far between. Monteiths on tap so not all bad....

[SMOKEU]

We went there last wednesday. Food was super deep fried. Compliments were few and far between. Monteiths on tap so not all bad....

Do you know if it's still owned by the same guys as before the earthquakes?

[Shoshoni]

We went there last wednesday. Food was super deep fried. Compliments were few and far between. Monteiths on tap so not all bad....

When we went in Winter I thought it was a nice place to stop and relax.
They have a Web Site and you can download there menu http://www.thebluepub.co.nz/page5.asp

They even have "Bangers & Mash" just thinking about you Transalper :lol:


Interesting, I usually go via West Melton and Hororata as it tends to be a little more direct. Is there a reason for the Old West Coast Road -> Waddington part? Nicer scenery?

The Route I use is more Scenic and has more twist's and turns, the Hororata Route is boring even on a sports bike just one long straight one after the other.

[Transalper]

When we went in Winter I thought it was a nice place....Think SVboy was referring to Duvauchelle.


They even have "Bangers & Mash" just thinking about you Transalper :lol:
ha ha but the Valley has Pork Sausages wrapped in BACON !! and NO vege !!! :drool:

[Jen]

bangers and mash sounds mighty fine right now... see you soon

[IcemanII]

Am new, can quite work out if there is a ride on tonight?

[SpeedMonger]

yep you missed it. Took my bike to work today with intentions of going but looking at forecast piked out, got wet even riding home :(

[IcemanII]

Saw about Meeting Z fuel station in Yaldhurst but no time.

[Transalper]

They should have been regrouping at the z yaldhurst about 6:40pm/6:50pmish after leaving from the original departure point at 6:30pm from BK Moorhouse Ave.
There were about 8 to 10 of em at a guess lead by the orangey Busa.

[cruza]

Plenty of cops on the old West Coast Road at times

generally around Woodstock rally wkend's eh.........:shifty:

[Shoshoni]

Wasn't too bad going out to Methven a little drizzly then it would clear up and more of the same.
Have to try it again when its :sunny: and no rabbits running out across the road playing chicken with the bike.
On the way home I think my jacket picked up about 5kg's of water :lol:. I feel sorry for one rider with no rain gear :cold:

Where to next week shall we try the Loburn Route?

[Jen]

was nice to meet some faces I didn't know. may have Been a little early in the season to do that ride in a Wednesday night.. very dark and wet on way home. ..I surely would've got lost if in my own. . ty guys for ensuring we stuck together today. ..

[bentkiwi]

good ride, good people ! we left methven last, we got wet, lost and thoroughly enjoyed it :Punk: ............... thank god for smart phones!
I too feel sorry for one rider with no rain gear :cold:

[gloplg]

Wasn't too bad going out to Methven a little drizzly then it would clear up and more of the same.
Have to try it again when its :sunny: and no rabbits running out across the road playing chicken with the bike.
On the way home I think my jacket picked up about 5kg's of water :lol:. I feel sorry for one rider with no rain gear :cold:

Where to next week shall we try the Loburn Route?

Glad to hear you guys had a good ride. Sorry for piking out. New job and all that. Doing long hours over the long weekend.

Next WNR Greta Valley???

Email Jim Hickey for:sunny::sunny::sunny::sunny:

[EJK]

I feel sorry for one rider with no rain gear :cold:




I too feel sorry for one rider with no rain gear :cold:

Was it the guy on a red and black CBR?

[SVboy]

Do you know if it's still owned by the same guys as before the earthquakes?

IDK? I think it may be a Monteiths franchise now? A shame as the old pub had real character imho and was a great sunday ride destination. Still, early days.....

[3umph]

generally around Woodstock rally wkend's eh.........:shifty:

maybe :facepalm:

[pete-blen]

I did intend to be a surprise entrent for this one...
All but got the XT back on the road... A shake down ride...:clap:
Tryed to start it on sat...
no spark , no fuel... after half a day pissing around
I finaly realised... I have had all the wireing disconected...
So I needed the red chiped key to re-programme every thing...
And the red key is in bloody Blenheim...:(

A drive to Blenheim this weekend.... might make it next wends...

Technology is a wonderful thing...:nono:

[bentkiwi]

Was it the guy on a red and black CBR?
blue ninja 250

[Tazz]

I did intend to be a surprise entrent for this one...
All but got the XT back on the road... A shake down ride...:clap:
Tryed to start it on sat...
no spark , no fuel... after half a day pissing around
I finaly realised... I have had all the wireing disconected...
So I needed the red chiped key to re-programme every thing...
And the red key is in bloody Blenheim...:(

A drive to Blenheim this weekend.... might make it next wends...

Technology is a wonderful thing...:nono:

Give me a yell if you don't make it. I should be shooting down next week.

[Jen]

good ride, good people ! we left methven last, we got wet, lost and thoroughly enjoyed it :Punk: ............... thank god for smart phones!
I too feel sorry for one rider with no rain gear :cold:

did wonder if u knew your way out in the dark. .I know damn well I didn't. . lol. .:cold: the young fella certainly learnt the hard way to be prepared

[Shoshoni]

did wonder if u knew your way out in the dark. .I know damn well I didn't. . lol. .:cold: the young fella certainly learnt the hard way to be prepared

I thought I would get lost too with the new layout of the intersections around Methven but once I knew where I was it wasn't so bad just took my time.
I did think the those watering systems with the lights flashing on them where road crews out working.


Methven sounds great, please post map of route :-)

What happened to you didn't hear the Ducati roaring up behind me:chase:

[Jen]

http://www.youtube.com/channel/UCKue8q48cI6qh-b1LxdgWFw/videos

Footage of the ride out to Methven..too dark to get the ride home
:facepalm:

[gloplg]

Next WNR to Greta Valley.

BK, Moorhouse, Fitzgerald, Hills, Marshland, L off top of Marshland. First regroup on Old Main North Rd between top of Marshland and the motorway onramp. Folks from the north of town may wish to join there. Motorway north, second regroup Amberley opposite the Z service Station. L at the Waipara turnoff, thru the Weka Pass to Waikari, R in Waikari and stop for the third regroup. Skargill valley with final regroup at the Greta Valley Pub.

You all :ride::ride::ride: safely now!!!!

[EJK]

Something like this??

https://www.google.co.nz/maps/preview#!data=!1m4!1m3!1d80478!2d172.678636!3d-43.4657195!4m33!3m29!1m5!1sBurger+King%2C+347+Moor house+Ave%2C+Christchurch+Central%2C+Christchurch+ 8011!2s0x6d318a1bdf82e17d%3A0x10e9a5bae7c50c5e!3m2 !3d-43.539221!4d172.641337!1m5!1sGreta+Valley!2s0x6d30 fde9eecb914b%3A0x500ef868479dd80!3m2!3d-42.9630005!4d172.9700097!2e0!3m8!1m3!1d427809!2d17 2.8341612!3d-43.1620166!3m2!1i661!2i441!4f13.1!7e0!9m5!2m2!3d-43.486534!4d172.6606016!3s0x6d31894f8d950ff3%3A0x8 78eb10824f502d4!4f1!7m2!2m1!1e4&fid=0

[gloplg]

Something like this

Ahhhhhhhhhh. ................ Not quite EJK at least on the outward journey. I would however use that route on the way home. Have another look at my last post. If you want to do route maps then go for it.:2thumbsup:2thumbsup:2thumbsup:2thumbsup

[Transalper]

Something like this??....


.......... Not quite EJK at least on the outward journey....

More like this (if it worked)... (Map Linky) (https://www.google.co.nz/maps?saddr=Burger+King,+347+Moorhouse+Ave,+Christc hurch+Central,+Christchurch+8011&daddr=-43.5398479,172.6491715+to:-43.4334612,172.6488803+to:-43.150706,172.7296721+to:-43.0647125,172.7512737+to:-42.9705162,172.707961+to:Valley+Rd&hl=en&ll=-43.227194,172.792969&spn=1.074703,1.370544&sll=-42.963709,172.967591&sspn=0.008558,0.01914&geocode=FeukZ_0dOUxKCiFeDMXnuqXpECl94YLfG4oxbTFeDM XnuqXpEA%3BFXmiZ_0d02pKCilNWtn69YkxbTHAUnRMhu8AEw% 3BFQtCaf0dsGlKCik7b20f1o0xbTHQdTlMhu8AEw%3BFY6Sbf0 dSKVLCinhv3PkM7sxbTFRSXtMhu8AEw%3BFXjibv0dqflLCimL _7-9y68xbTFz0pVyM3WvMw%3BFWxScP0deVBLCikfmSJy7bIxbTEw N5JMhu8AEw%3BFfdqcP0dIkhPCg&mra=dme&mrsp=6&sz=16&via=1,2,3,4,5&t=m&z=9)

[gloplg]

More like this (if it worked)...

Yes!!! Wot he said.

[Jen]

Enjoy the ride this week guys. .. won't be making it sorry. . last week of work and lots to finish off before I leave. catch u next week I hope. :(

[maxf]

Won't be around either, sorry - bike is fixed but being a bit cautious & letting the new fixes bed-in a bit around town before I push my luck on somewhere I can't push it home from!! (and at night too).

Could be up for a ride Friday/weekend tho if the weather suits & anyones interested?

Cheers

Max

[Shoshoni]

Was an Interesting night got to see some fireworks at the Gretta Valley Pub.
Come on summer wheres all the good weather like yesterday:laugh:

[EJK]

<img width="600" src="http://img51.imageshack.us/img51/1849/481l.png" />

Another great ride, thanks. Hoping for better weather next week!

Camera works pretty good too.

[gloplg]

Next WNR Duvauchelle??

SS has suggested Oxford via Ashley Gorge the week after.

[Transalper]

Next WNR Duvauchelle??....

Might try a bit harder to make that one... might even be less picky over the weather... so long as it starts out dry <_<

[SMOKEU]

Is the ride still departing at 1830 from BK Moorehouse Ave? I might be tempted to make an appearance this evening. Do the cops frequently hassle you lot on the WNR as well?

[EJK]

Is the ride still departing at 1830 from BK Moorehouse Ave? I might be tempted to make an appearance this evening. Do the cops frequently hassle you lot on the WNR as well?

Yes. Same time, same place. Haven't met any cops while riding with this crew. Safety in numbers :msn-wink:

Sorry lads won't be making it this evening. Got a dinner appointment.

[leopardskin]

great to be out on the WNR again- thats a good road to get to know the new bike - was getting there slowly - corners really well when its actually in the corner...its the getting into the corner that felt crap - probably result of the squared off rear tyre - so, new tyre and bit of fiddlin with suspension is in order.

[Shoshoni]

Next WNR Duvauchelle??

SS has suggested Oxford via Ashley Gorge the week after.

Ok so the Loburn Route not sure how many are interested in coming along but here's the jist.
First regroup Chaneys before heading onto the motorway.
Then out through Rangiora, Loburn, Ashley Gorge. Second regroup just out of Oxford.
I will be bypassing Oxford township heading to Cust back to Rangiora for refreshments at The Blue Rooster.

Make sure you have gas in your tanks if your coming :facepalm: :scooter: :lol:

[Jen]

devsuchelles this week. .. yay. . looking forward to it weather permitting. bikes running sweet . see you at bk :banana:

[Transalper]

devsuchelles this week. .. yay. . looking forward to it weather permitting. bikes running sweet . see you at bk :banana:

That was last week sorry, it was super busy, a big group had just ordered before we arrived so we headed back to the Little River Pub for a nice cheap yet good meal.
Steak, eggs and chips with no fancy stuff or greens for well under $20 can't be bad. :niceone:

Sounds like it's Rangiora the long way round this week.

[Peeteey]

Ok so the Loburn Route not sure how many are interested in coming along but here's the jist.
First regroup Chaneys before heading onto the motorway.
Then out through Rangiora, Loburn, Ashley Gorge. Second regroup just out of Oxford.
I will be bypassing Oxford township heading to Cust back to Rangiora for refreshments at The Blue Rooster.

Make sure you have gas in your tanks if your coming :facepalm: :scooter: :lol:

Sounds like fun! Does seem like a big gap between regroups tho, should we have another as we enter Rangiora? Group usually fragments with fewer regroups. For me it's the riding with people that's the attraction, also good for newer/slower riders to be able to catch up.

Am happy to be Tail End Charlie

[Shoshoni]

Sounds like fun! Does seem like a big gap between regroups tho, should we have another as we enter Rangiora? Group usually fragments with fewer regroups. For me it's the riding with people that's the attraction, also good for newer/slower riders to be able to catch up.

Am happy to be Tail End Charlie

Not sure if I should take the bypass route or go through the township on the way out to Loburn.
We can have another regroup around Rangiora area if we need too.

[Dave-]

Is this still a thing guys?

[Peeteey]

Not sure if I should take the bypass route or go through the township on the way out to Loburn.
We can have another regroup around Rangiora area if we need too.

So a good idea to regroup before we go in to Rangiora, so that everyone can follow, especially good for those who may not know the way.

[Peeteey]

Do the cops frequently hassle you lot on the WNR as well?

Nope but some of the other riders might if your bike is unsafe i.e. has no current WOF. It's all about safety for everyone.

[SMOKEU]

Nope but some of the other riders might if your bike is unsafe i.e. has no current WOF. It's all about safety for everyone.

A WOF has nothing to do with the current safety of a vehicle. People have been known to pass a WOF and remove the mufflers and put bald tyres on straight afterward.

[helenoftroy]

That was last week sorry, it was super busy, a big group had just ordered before we arrived so we headed back to the Little River Pub for a nice cheap yet good meal.
Steak, eggs and chips with no fancy stuff or greens for well under $20 can't be bad. :niceone:

Sounds like it's Rangiora the long way round this week.

But did you have your tomato sauce Mr Transalper ??:bleh::laugh:

Sigh!! do miss you guys...awesome memories of on & off road fun & adventures :clap:

Hiya to everyone,hope life is treating you all well....take care xxx

[Peeteey]

But did you have your tomato sauce Mr Transalper ??:bleh::laugh:

Sigh!! do miss you guys...awesome memories of on & off road fun & adventures :clap:

Hiya to everyone,hope life is treating you all well....take care xxx

Hi HOT! Was thinking of you the other day in the same way, I miss riding with you. Well, I miss seeing you disappearing into the distance anyhoo :D

[Peeteey]

A WOF has nothing to do with the current safety of a vehicle. People have been known to pass a WOF and remove the mufflers and put bald tyres on straight afterward.

Yes but those people are idiots and will not be welcome on our rides.

[Dave-]

A WOF has nothing to do with the current safety of a vehicle. People have been known to pass a WOF and remove the mufflers and put bald tyres on straight afterward.

Why would anyone fit bald tyres to their bike? you might as well soak the tyre in oil...

[SMOKEU]

Yes but those people are idiots and will not be welcome on our rides.

Sure thing officer. :killingme

[SMOKEU]

Why would anyone fit bald tyres to their bike? you might as well soak the tyre in oil...

You never know!

[Transalper]

But did you have your tomato sauce Mr Transalper ??:bleh::laugh:

Sigh!! do miss you guys...awesome memories of on & off road fun & adventures :clap:

Hiya to everyone,hope life is treating you all well....take care xxx

I keep mine on standby but used theirs this time :innocent:
Been doing some stuff i think you'd enjoy recently too. Going to be a bumper season with the Molesworth and hopefully soon the Rainbow open extra months. Are you getting any dirt time now days, or all sealed twistys?

[longwheely]

Why would anyone fit bald tyres to their bike? you might as well soak the tyre in oil...

And I thought I was the smart one :brick:

[gloplg]

And I thought I was the smart one :brick:



:doh::doh::doh::doh:

[SpeedMonger]

Just a note to take it easy when going down through the last cutting on Birch Hill rd / Ashley Gorge Rd (just before you reach the hills) There is loose stuff on the rd where they have removed some fallen trees from the bank but not swept the road. The wheel tracks are clear.

There, that is the safety message for the day :)

[gloplg]

Just a note to take it easy when going down through the last cutting on Birch Hill rd / Ashley Gorge Rd (just before you reach the hills) There is loose stuff on the rd where they have removed some fallen trees from the bank but not swept the road. The wheel tracks are clear.

There, that is the safety message for the day :)

Thanks mr net for the heads up. You ride safely now!!

[Dave-]

Awwe I was hoping to bring the missis on her GN250 and pop along at the back, buuuut the battery died today.

just as well I've prepared a whole summer of sunny Wednesday night rides for such an occasion.

[rossirep]

Yes but those people are awesome and will be welcome on our rides.

fix'd it for ya.?

[gloplg]

A challenge was issued by someone who shall remain nameless. (Hint he likes wheelies) Next WNR to have corners on it:facepalm::facepalm: Hmmmmmmmmmmmmm!!!!!!!!

So here goes.

BK, Gasson, Milton, Sparks. First regroup at Halswell vets. Some may wish to join up here. Old Taitap Rd and round to Gebbies, over the Summit Rd to Dyers Pass, down to Governors Bay, and back through to Gebbies pass via Teddington. Back onto the Akaroa hiway and to Taitap at the Pub.

I think the nameless one's orange thing might have the range for that:innocent::innocent::innocent:

[gloplg]

Awwe I was hoping to bring the missis on her GN250 and pop along at the back, buuuut the battery died today.

just as well I've prepared a whole summer of sunny Wednesday night rides for such an occasion.


When you get the GNnny sorted come along. It's been a while.

[longwheely]

A challenge was issued by someone who shall remain nameless. (Hint he likes wheelies) Next WNR to have corners on it:facepalm::facepalm: Hmmmmmmmmmmmmm!!!!!!!!

So here goes.

BK, Gasson, Milton, Sparks. First regroup at Halswell vets. Some may wish to join up here. Old Taitap Rd and round to Gebbies, over the Summit Rd to Dyers Pass, down to Governors Bay, and back through to Gebbies pass via Teddington. Back onto the Akaroa hiway and to Taitap at the Pub.

I think the nameless one's orange thing might have the range for that:innocent::innocent::innocent:

Ha ha it might be touch and go, i`ll only bring it if you take a fuel can in the back of yours for me :whistle:

[Shoshoni]

A challenge was issued by someone who shall remain nameless. (Hint he likes wheelies) Next WNR to have corners on it:facepalm::facepalm: Hmmmmmmmmmmmmm!!!!!!!!

So here goes.

BK, Gasson, Milton, Sparks. First regroup at Halswell vets. Some may wish to join up here. Old Taitap Rd and round to Gebbies, over the Summit Rd to Dyers Pass, down to Governors Bay, and back through to Gebbies pass via Teddington. Back onto the Akaroa hiway and to Taitap at the Pub.

I think the nameless one's orange thing might have the range for that:innocent::innocent::innocent:

Why not BK, Ferrymead, up Mt Pleasant Rd, Summit Rd, down Evans Pass to Sumner, Bridle Pass Rd though Tunnel around the bays up Dyers Pass, Summit Rd to Gebbies Pass then Tiatap Pub.
Old Tia Tapu Rd on the way home, more corners that way round :yes: :whistle:

[Peeteey]

Why not BK, Ferrymead, up Mt Pleasant Rd, Summit Rd, down Evans Pass to Sumner, Bridle Pass Rd though Tunnel around the bays up Dyers Pass, Summit Rd to Gebbies Pass then Tiatap Pub.
Old Tia Tapu Rd on the way home, more corners that way round :yes: :whistle:

Sounds good! :)

[SpeedMonger]

A challenge was issued by someone who shall remain nameless. (Hint he likes wheelies) Next WNR to have corners on it:facepalm::facepalm: Hmmmmmmmmmmmmm!!!!!!!!


Funny thing was, when he pulled a wheelie the moon came out ;-)

[longwheely]

Funny thing was, when he pulled a wheelie the moon came out ;-)

don`t you need a lot of crack before you pull a wheely :Oops:

[gloplg]

Ha ha it might be touch and go, i`ll only bring it if you take a fuel can in the back of yours for me :whistle:

Ok done.

don`t you need a lot of crack before you pull a wheely :Oops:

The amount that was showing was positively indecent

[Peeteey]

Funny thing was, when he pulled a wheelie the moon came out ;-)

Ha ha! I think that moon needed a shave :eek5:

[Valkyrie]

Why not BK, Ferrymead, up Mt Pleasant Rd, Summit Rd, down Evans Pass to Sumner, Bridle Pass Rd though Tunnel around the bays up Dyers Pass, Summit Rd to Gebbies Pass then Tiatap Pub.
Old Tia Tapu Rd on the way home, more corners that way round :yes: :whistle:

Yummy :lol:

[SpeedMonger]

don`t you need a lot of crack before you pull a wheely :Oops:

I think crack causes more skiddies than wheelies :moon: :lol:

Looking forward to Wednesday but forecast is not looking positive.....

[gloplg]

Why not BK, Ferrymead, up Mt Pleasant Rd, Summit Rd, down Evans Pass to Sumner, Bridle Pass Rd though Tunnel around the bays up Dyers Pass, Summit Rd to Gebbies Pass then Tiatap Pub.
Old Tia Tapu Rd on the way home, more corners that way round :yes: :whistle:

OOOOOOKKKKKK then. Sumner and the areas around it are very bumpy therefore not nice to ride. To avoid Sumner etc we double the Summit Road and Mt Pleasant Rd and do wot he said.

[Transalper]

Why not BK, Ferrymead, up Mt Pleasant Rd, Summit Rd, down Evans Pass to Sumner, Bridle Pass Rd though Tunnel around the bays up Dyers Pass, Summit Rd to Gebbies Pass then Tiatap Pub.
Old Tia Tapu Rd on the way home, more corners that way round :yes: :whistle:


OOOOOOKKKKKK then. Sumner and the areas around it are very bumpy therefore not nice to ride. To avoid Sumner etc we double the Summit Road and Mt Pleasant Rd and do wot he said.

I'm not clear on this... quick, someone make a map or something !! otherwise if I go I'll just end up doing Bk to Dyers Pass Rd to Summit Rd to Gebbies Pass to Taitapu, be done riding and order food.... looking at the menu (http://taitapuhotel.wix.com/tai-tapu-hotel#!mains) might be an expensive burger this time.
Weather forecast looking same as this evening so mmmmmmay be not.

[gloplg]

I'm not clear on this... quick, someone make a map or something !! otherwise if I go I'll just end up doing Bk to Dyers Pass Rd to Summit Rd to Gebbies Pass to Taitapu, be done riding and order food.... looking at the menu (http://taitapuhotel.wix.com/tai-tapu-hotel#!mains) might be an expensive burger this time.
Weather forecast looking same as this evening so mmmmmmay be not.


OooooKkkkkkk.

BK, Ferry Rd to ferrymead and up Mt Pleasant Rd to the Summit Rd, long the Summit Rd to Evans Pass. First regroup in the carpark at the top of Evans Pass. Back along the Summit Rd to Mt Pleasant Rd and then Bridle Path Rd and through the Tube. Around the bays to Dyers Pass Rd. Second regroup in the carpark at Dyers Pass below the Sign of The Kiwi and then onto the Summit Rd to Gebbies Pass. Down past the Blue Duck and final regroup at the Tai Tapu Pub:drinknsin:drinknsin:drinknsin

Have I missed anything???? Oh yes. .......:scooter::scooter:safely now. If it is raining. ........... Just looked out the window this morning. Unless the weather improves considerably ????????????

And TA you should go for the "Real Man's Mixed Grill" a steal a $28.50!!!!!!!!!

[Jen]

sooo guys..whats the plan this week..weather is looking awesome...got to be something good please!!! Akaroa?? round the bays,, gebbies, akaroa..back thru tai tapu...maybe...:woohoo:

[Valkyrie]

Yes yes yes :scooter:I love long evenings riding...

However I've sold my ducati ;) toooo noisy :brick: ...

Although I have access to a beautiful machine... Does anyone have a bike they may lend me until
I purchase my own beautiful machine?:hug:

See you Wednesday anyway :rolleyes:

[Shoshoni]

sooo guys..whats the plan this week..weather is looking awesome...got to be something good please!!! Akaroa?? round the bays,, gebbies, akaroa..back thru tai tapu...maybe...:woohoo:

I think it's still BK, Ferry Rd to ferrymead and up Mt Pleasant Rd to the Summit Rd, long the Summit Rd to Evans Pass. First regroup in the carpark at the top of Evans Pass. Back along the Summit Rd to Mt Pleasant Rd and then Bridle Path Rd and through the Tube. Around the bays to Dyers Pass Rd. Second regroup in the carpark at Dyers Pass below the Sign of The Kiwi and then onto the Summit Rd to Gebbies Pass. Down past the Blue Duck and final regroup at the Tai Tapu Pub.

[Jen]

I think it's still BK, Ferry Rd to ferrymead and up Mt Pleasant Rd to the Summit Rd, long the Summit Rd to Evans Pass. First regroup in the carpark at the top of Evans Pass. Back along the Summit Rd to Mt Pleasant Rd and then Bridle Path Rd and through the Tube. Around the bays to Dyers Pass Rd. Second regroup in the carpark at Dyers Pass below the Sign of The Kiwi and then onto the Summit Rd to Gebbies Pass. Down past the Blue Duck and final regroup at the Tai Tapu Pub.

oh thought that was last week...damn its hard keeping up..all the posts in here were 26th and earlier which was before last wednesday..hence the idea that you did that last week and noone had posted on a ride for this week....:brick:...so confusing!!

[gloplg]

I think SS covered it well.

Last Wednesday was rather cold and miserable. SS and I were the only ones who turned up and I was in the cage.

If VK doesnt have a ride this week there is the pillion on my MG???

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[Valkyrie]

If VK doesnt have a ride this week there is the pillion on my MG???
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Thank you gloplg you are too kind.

Have made a loaner bike road legal, new tyres go on Wednesday morning ...

See you at BK :-)

[Valkyrie]

290608In today's NZ Herald

[maxf]

Probably won't be around so have a good ride all ... maybe next week :)

[Valkyrie]

Ohhh nooo sooo saaad

new tyres... On way home blew a fork seal :-(((

see you all next week

[EJK]

Hey all, it's been a while. A little update here:
Insurance gave me a call and they've decided to go forward with fixing the bike. So if lucky I should be able to join you guys after new years... depends how fast they can fix it really!

[Peeteey]

Insurance gave me a call and they've decided to go forward with fixing the bike.

Good news, will be nice to ride with you again!

[Peeteey]

I think it's still BK, Ferry Rd to ferrymead and up Mt Pleasant Rd to the Summit Rd, long the Summit Rd to Evans Pass. First regroup in the carpark at the top of Evans Pass. Back along the Summit Rd to Mt Pleasant Rd and then Bridle Path Rd and through the Tube. Around the bays to Dyers Pass Rd. Second regroup in the carpark at Dyers Pass below the Sign of The Kiwi and then onto the Summit Rd to Gebbies Pass. Down past the Blue Duck and final regroup at the Tai Tapu Pub.

I'll join you guys as you go past my place

[gloplg]

I'll join you guys as you go past my place

Yessss. ....... Welllllll. .......

An interesting if very shortened ride last night!!!!! American and Italian tractors bit the dust last night. Many thanks to the team for their help with returning the bikes to the road. Both were ridden home. I hope to compare notes with our Harley rider next WNR.

Next WNR. Sorry SS Duvauchelles. Pizzas the week after.

[Jen]

Yessss. ....... Welllllll. .......

An interesting if very shortened ride last night!!!!! American and Italian tractors bit the dust last night. Many thanks to the team for their help with returning the bikes to the road. Both were ridden home. I hope to compare notes with our Harley rider next WNR.

Next WNR. Sorry SS Duvauchelles. Pizzas the week after.

wondered what happened to you guys. . not one Keen on Summit.. Garth and I ride the bays and went to tai tap for dinner and drink to meet you lot there. .. no one showed. ... will catch u next wnr

[DMNTD]

Hey all, it's been a while. A little update here:
Insurance gave me a call and they've decided to go forward with fixing the bike. So if lucky I should be able to join you guys after new years... depends how fast they can fix it really!

Good stuff man. We're riding/moving down on the 11th of Jan so will be keen on joining y'all from then on

[yokiniqu]

Yessss. ....... Welllllll. .......

An interesting if very shortened ride last night!!!!! American and Italian tractors bit the dust last night. Many thanks to the team for their help with returning the bikes to the road. Both were ridden home. I hope to compare notes with our Harley rider next WNR.

Next WNR. Sorry SS Duvauchelles. Pizzas the week after.


Hi peoples, I'm Quentin the guy on the red/white cb1300. Frank is the guy that rode the Harley - and sorry to say that he damaged himself a little more than was perhaps apparent on Wednesday evening. He is currently in hospital with multipls fractures to his scapula and 6 broken ribs. These injuries have come not so long after quite a bad snow - boarding accident.
I think the doctors were amazed that he rode the bike home again afterwards. The Harley as most would have seen is barely damaged, though Frank has mentioned putting into the shop
to get it checked over - and the minor bits of damaged sorted. Myself and another couple of his work buddies went into visit him yesterday - and he seems
in good spirits, though I dont think he'll be along next week however. I should be along again...will see you's then..

[Peeteey]

Frank is the guy that rode the Harley - and sorry to say that he damaged himself a little more than was perhaps apparent on Wednesday evening. He is currently in hospital with multipls fractures to his scapula and 6 broken ribs. These injuries have come not so long after quite a bad snow - boarding accident.
I think the doctors were amazed that he rode the bike home again afterwards.

Holy cow! Poor dude, that sounds painful. Plz wish him a comfortable and speedy recovery from us.
Adrenaline is an amazing thing ...

[gloplg]

Hi peoples, I'm Quentin the guy on the red/white cb1300. Frank is the guy that rode the Harley - and sorry to say that he damaged himself a little more than was perhaps apparent on Wednesday evening. He is currently in hospital with multipls fractures to his scapula and 6 broken ribs. These injuries have come not so long after quite a bad snow - boarding accident.
I think the doctors were amazed that he rode the bike home again afterwards. The Harley as most would have seen is barely damaged, though Frank has mentioned putting into the shop
to get it checked over - and the minor bits of damaged sorted. Myself and another couple of his work buddies went into visit him yesterday - and he seems
in good spirits, though I dont think he'll be along next week however. I should be along again...will see you's then..

Yes please give him our regards for a speedy recovery. What ward is he in??

[SVboy]

What happened?

[SpeedMonger]

What happened?

Without breaking the WHOTSOT protocol;

HD vs grassy bank

MG vs gravel patch

Personally, I am not keen on doing any riding on the Summit Rd again. The road is in terrible condition.

[yokiniqu]

Yes please give him our regards for a speedy recovery. What ward is he in??

Hi..Frank checked out of the Hospital on Friday (scans showed that fractures to scapula were not deep) . He went on leave on Thursday as his parents are over from Canada. The text I got from him on Saturday suggested he was up on Evans pass with Family ejoying the view and some F&C for dinner.

[gloplg]

Hi..Frank checked out of the Hospital on Friday (scans showed that fractures to scapula were not deep) . He went on leave on Thursday as his parents are over from Canada. The text I got from him on Saturday suggested he was up on Evans pass with Family ejoying the view and some F&C for dinner.


I am pleased to hear that Frank is out of hospital. From what you say it sounds as if he is coming right. That part of the summit road got both of us that night!!!!

I may have to get the training wheels back on my bike.:killingme:killingme:killingme

[Valkyrie]

Holy moly....so sorry to read up the news, so pleased bikes and riders on the mend, hope this applies to all.

Looking forward to tomorrow, where are we heading?

[Tazz]

Myself and a mate might be joining you fellas (and sheilas) tomorrow if there is room =)

[SpeedMonger]

where are we heading?

Duvauchelles I believe.

[Jen]

Without breaking the WHOTSOT protocol;

HD vs grassy bank

MG vs gravel patch

Personally, I am not keen on doing any riding on the Summit Rd again. The road is in terrible condition.

A good reason I didn't want to go up on Summit. . sorry to hear of the mayhem that occurred and that injuries were inflicted.

I have work and family commitments this evening that prevent me joining the ride. really would've liked to join tonight. The new devauchells pub is very nice!

Have fun guys and be safe :)

[Peeteey]

Lovely ride this evening folks, cheers!

Does anyone know what happened to Yulanda? (hope I've spelled that right) The girl on the Kawasaki that stopped along the way ... Hope she's ok. Someone gave me the thumbs up sign, I figured that meant she was all good so I left. Hope that's the case.

[gloplg]

Lovely ride this evening folks, cheers!

Does anyone know what happened to Yulanda? (hope I've spelled that right) The girl on the Kawasaki that stopped along the way ... Hope she's ok. Someone gave me the thumbs up sign, I figured that meant she was all good so I left. Hope that's the case.

She stopped ten or so K after the first regroup. I gathered she was not feeling well and was heading back to town.

[Tazz]

Ended up at BK but no one was there! Mind you it was 10pm haha.

Time permitting heading out for a ride with a friend this evening. If anyone else is at a loose end 021 298 5252. Not sure where, maybe Port Levy?

[yoyo 2wheels]

Dam slow leak in the front :-(

[mulletman]

maybe Port Levy?

Take it easy going up from Purau about 3/4s up theres small pockets of gravel before the summit, its slow going anyway up that part but a very nice ride to be had to Port Levy.

[gloplg]

Dam slow leak in the front :-(

Thanks for letting us know. There was some concern expressed.

You coming for pizzas next WNR????

Next week will be the last until after new year unless you want to ride Christmas or New year's day????

A merry Christmas and a happy New Year to those of you I don't see next week!!!!!

[Peeteey]

Hey kids, here's the video from last week

http://youtu.be/vHkle8Nb58U

10 points top those who can spot the musicians ...

[ellipsis]

...over the years I have lived out this way, I have witnessed a lot of cars,trucks, bikes, off through the wooden barrier at the end of the lake just before the Birdlings Flat turn off, on the way back towards Chch...caught by that big old westering sun, after you come out of the shade of the hills...

[Tazz]

Take it easy going up from Purau about 3/4s up theres small pockets of gravel before the summit, its slow going anyway up that part but a very nice ride to be had to Port Levy.

Cheers for the heads up. Has never been the best road but it's come a long way in the last decade.

Just made it as far as Church Bay to pick up a couple of things from storage unfortunately in the end, and that was in the car, with a trailer...no fun at all haha

Might be down again this Wednesday to pick the bike up so hopefully will be earlier and meet a few new faces.

[EJK]

Hey kids, here's the video from last week

http://youtu.be/vHkle8Nb58U

10 points top those who can spot the musicians ...

Damn that video makes me desperate to get my bike back!

[hammer nz]

Hey guys,

Keen on meeting you all and attending a Wednesday night ride. What is the destination this week? Cheers

[gloplg]

Hey guys,

Keen on meeting you all and attending a Wednesday night ride. What is the destination this week? Cheers

Pizzas at the Hurunui Pub

[yokiniqu]

Neat Video - and I love the commentry.


Hey kids, here's the video from last week

http://youtu.be/vHkle8Nb58U

10 points top those who can spot the musicians ...

[maxf]

Looks like a bit of a washout tonight ( http://www.metservice.com/maps-radar/rain-forecast/rain-forecast-3-day ) ... probably trying for the Molesworth on Friday too (make a change from the coast road, anyway) so starting to pack too.

Good luck to any that do make it, ride safe...

[2DriveSafe]

not sure what u r on about in regards to the weather, my weather app says sunny in north canty all evening and currently its 20degrees + whilst I sat out there (Loburn) in the garden eating a late lunch.

Happy to meet you guys at woodend atv about 7pm along with anyone else

Perhaps you could detour through greta and scargill on the way up while the light is good?

See you soon
D

[Valkyrie]

Hi all
i will wait at the corner turn off of marshlands rd, lay-by before in ramp to motorway :-)

[gloplg]

Looks like a bit of a washout tonight ( http://www.metservice.com/maps-radar/rain-forecast/rain-forecast-3-day ) ... probably trying for the Molesworth on Friday too (make a change from the coast road, anyway) so starting to pack too.

Good luck to any that do make it, ride safe...

Don't Be a woose Max. Remember what happened last time I said it wouldn't rain.:rolleyes::rolleyes::whistle::whistle::innoce nt::innocent:


not sure what u r on about in regards to the weather, my weather app says sunny in north canty all evening and currently its 20degrees + whilst I sat out there (Loburn) in the garden eating a late lunch.

Happy to meet you guys at woodend atv about 7pm along with anyone else

Perhaps you could detour through greta and scargill on the way up while the light is good?

See you soon
D

Ok Duncan see you there. Greta and Scargill Valley would be travelling into the sun. Nice ride but I remember what happened last time I travelled into the sun and become unsighted with sunstrike:Oops::Oops::brick::brick::doh::doh:


Hi all
i will wait at the corner turn off of marshlands rd, lay-by before in ramp to motorway :-)

Do you mean where we have our first regroup VK????:yes::yes::innocent::innocent:

[Shoshoni]

Merry X-mass everyone and I'll see you all in the New Year.

[gloplg]

Merry X-mass everyone and I'll see you all in the New Year.

I will second that.:2thumbsup:2thumbsup:wings::wings:



Next WNR on New Years Day.



Meet at BK 13.30 (1.30pm) for a 1400 departure. Akaroa via Dyers Pass and Gebbies Pass. Perhaps we might turn onto the Summit Road at the Hilltop, depending on the day and what folk want.

You all :ride::ride:safely now and watch out for:Police::Police:

[Valkyrie]

Thanks, you're a great bunch if people, Merry Christmas, safe and happy times to all, already looking forward to next ride :-)

[Valkyrie]

Anyone like a 160/60 17 Metzler Racetech Rain for offers...Brand new can email photo
0211099725

[Peeteey]

Merry xmas you lot! Hope you all have a joyous year full of love and contentedness.

[willytheekid]

Merry Xmas you hoons! :laugh:

And all the very best for new years :Punk:

...ride safe KBers:love:

[SpeedMonger]

Mary Chrismarse !

Hope you are all having a great day. Looking forward to some nice WNR weather next year.


Pass the Pavlova please ... :not:

[maxf]

Merry Christmas to all ... Did the Molesworth on the 23rd so I'm biked out for a couple of weeks for sure, be good to get back on some known roads for the NY WNRs :innocent:

[200BUSA]

gloplg

Next WNR on New Years Day.



Meet at BK 13.30 (1.30pm) for a 1400 departure. Akaroa via Dyers Pass and Gebbies Pass. Perhaps we might turn onto the Summit Road at the Hilltop, depending on the day and what folk want.






If the weather is good I may tag along for a nice ride.

[pouakai]

Haven't been out on WNR before but might bring my boy out this week if the day's nice.
Just to confirm BK is still BK Moorhouse right ?opposite the railway station site.
See you all wed...
P

[gloplg]

gloplg

Next WNR on New Years Day.



Meet at BK 13.30 (1.30pm) for a 1400 departure. Akaroa via Dyers Pass and Gebbies Pass. Perhaps we might turn onto the Summit Road at the Hilltop, depending on the day and what folk want.






If the weather is good I may tag along for a nice ride.

Hope for :sunny::sunny::sunny::sunny:


Haven't been out on WNR before but might bring my boy out this week if the day's nice.
Just to confirm BK is still BK Moorhouse right ?opposite the railway station site.
See you all wed...
P

Yes. :sunny::sunny::sunny::sunny:

[Gareth123]

Merry Christmas to all ... Did the Molesworth on the 23rd so I'm biked out for a couple of weeks for sure, be good to get back on some known roads for the NY WNRs :innocent:

What was the molesworth like? I'm thinking of doing it in January. What direction did you go and how long did it take?

[maxf]

What was the molesworth like? I'm thinking of doing it in January. What direction did you go and how long did it take?

Up (the parents live in Blenheim) and about 5 1/2 hrs; that includes abt 1/2 hr for a 5" coach bolt thru the rear tyre (!) and Jollies Pass (wouldn't recommend going in that way, just I couldn't find the other Hanmer exit, neither are well signposted). Enjoyable even on the GS (see pics in the album) but

- little signposting outside of the actual DOC areas - you might want a good off-net GPS program to help let you know where you've gotten to...
- Jollies Pass is a bear - Fulton Hogan (I think it's them that maintain it for Transpower) had put ~3" rockfill on the road at one of the steep switchbacks... sliding back more than I was sliding forward, grrr... :shutup:
- road itself is nice fine gravel but quite washboarded in long sections so guess you might want to allow for that in speed or adj the suspension. Woulds guess quite greasy in the wet?
- road condition obvioulsy changeable - I had the grader going thru in the opposite direction - got rid of the washboarding but was scraping out the gutters one side so only had abt 4ft of road
- even when dry the hills are all scree & will be draining away; expect about 4 fords, deepest was abt 15" (and I misjudged it & went thru abt 35 - nice good soaking on a hot day :facepalm: )
- not much room for passing (if any) so keep an eye out, esp on the Awatere Vly rd where some of the passes I'd guess would be abt 500m fairly straight down on the off-side

Rd itself is open 7-7pm, and after you've finished that you've got abt another 110Kms of gravel on the Awatere Valley Rd; main concern for me was getting out before the petrol shut at Seddon, I was wondering how much leeway I had after the full trip and topping up at Hanmer... In the end doesn't really matter, there's an unattended self-serve in the back of the Seddon Superette. Guess the whole issue would be how far on a tank in a lower gear doing 50-60?

Must admit after re-reading all the above that I've done my usual and put a downer on it - but I probably would re-do it, just not the worry of being ready for the loop back to Chch afterward (luggage, tyre issues, petrol, timing). And the Awatere Vly rd was OK but a bit of a downer after the Molesworth itself; might be better to do a in - up - back - down and return to Hanmer next time without all the non-senic farmland/ ravine sort of stuff after. YMMV!

[maxf]

Akaroa still on for Weds? Or would the weather make it better for Thurs? (and also for those that partake tonight?)

Just stirring.... :bleh::bleh::bleh::bleh:

[Gareth123]

Up (the parents live in Blenheim) and about 5 1/2 hrs; that includes abt 1/2 hr for a 5" coach bolt thru the rear tyre (!) and Jollies Pass (wouldn't recommend going in that way, just I couldn't find the other Hanmer exit, neither are well signposted). Enjoyable even on the GS (see pics in the album) but

- little signposting outside of the actual DOC areas - you might want a good off-net GPS program to help let you know where you've gotten to...
- Jollies Pass is a bear - Fulton Hogan (I think it's them that maintain it for Transpower) had put ~3" rockfill on the road at one of the steep switchbacks... sliding back more than I was sliding forward, grrr... :shutup:
- road itself is nice fine gravel but quite washboarded in long sections so guess you might want to allow for that in speed or adj the suspension. Woulds guess quite greasy in the wet?
- road condition obvioulsy changeable - I had the grader going thru in the opposite direction - got rid of the washboarding but was scraping out the gutters one side so only had abt 4ft of road
- even when dry the hills are all scree & will be draining away; expect about 4 fords, deepest was abt 15" (and I misjudged it & went thru abt 35 - nice good soaking on a hot day :facepalm: )
- not much room for passing (if any) so keep an eye out, esp on the Awatere Vly rd where some of the passes I'd guess would be abt 500m fairly straight down on the off-side

Rd itself is open 7-7pm, and after you've finished that you've got abt another 110Kms of gravel on the Awatere Valley Rd; main concern for me was getting out before the petrol shut at Seddon, I was wondering how much leeway I had after the full trip and topping up at Hanmer... In the end doesn't really matter, there's an unattended self-serve in the back of the Seddon Superette. Guess the whole issue would be how far on a tank in a lower gear doing 50-60?

Must admit after re-reading all the above that I've done my usual and put a downer on it - but I probably would re-do it, just not the worry of being ready for the loop back to Chch afterward (luggage, tyre issues, petrol, timing). And the Awatere Vly rd was OK but a bit of a downer after the Molesworth itself; might be better to do a in - up - back - down and return to Hanmer next time without all the non-senic farmland/ ravine sort of stuff after. YMMV!

My Girlfriend and I were thinking of going up to Blenhiem and staying a night there, day 2 would see us setting up camp in Molesworth at one of the camping spots. Day 3 would see us the rest of the way to Hanmer and possibly the rest of the way home. 2 up on the KLR will be fun through there :)

[Transalper]

My Girlfriend and I were thinking of going up to Blenhiem and staying a night there, day 2 would see us setting up camp in Molesworth at one of the camping spots. Day 3 would see us the rest of the way to Hanmer and possibly the rest of the way home. 2 up on the KLR will be fun through there :)

You'll be fine Gareth, it's a grade one gravel road. Biggest annoyance is other traffic including campervans that often just don't seem to see you sitting in their dust.
Jacks Pass (Jacks pass road on to Clarance valley rd) is the main one the tourists use on the North West and grade one, Jollies Pass is out of the Eastish side of town and is a bit rougher and less touristy, more 4x4ish.
There's a cost at the two Molesworth camp areas, $6 per person I'm guessing as usual for a DOC camp with only a toilet.
www.adventureguide.co.nz/articles/12/95/molesworth (http://www.adventureguide.co.nz/articles/12/95/molesworth.php)
That site has info on the rainbow if you wanted to get more serious.
Don't forget to adjust tyre air pressure down a bit nearer 20/22psi front, 25ish rear? if things are excessively bumpy or rolly polly, even with a passenger on board.

[2DriveSafe]

I finally had a response from my travel company friend and there are no ships in at akaroa apparently for new years day so should be an ok run - not sure if I want to go up over the hill though!

It takes me nearly an hour to get to BK before we even start so personally would prefer a ride straight out through tai tapu and on to little river etc - don't know how everyone else feels? Happy to lead a group that way and meet the others going over the top at little river.

Hopefully be two up as well

does anyone know what the weather and wind will be like?

[gloplg]

I finally had a response from my travel company friend and there are no ships in at akaroa apparently for new years day so should be an ok run - not sure if I want to go up over the hill though!

It takes me nearly an hour to get to BK before we even start so personally would prefer a ride straight out through tai tapu and on to little river etc - don't know how everyone else feels? Happy to lead a group that way and meet the others going over the top at little river.

Hopefully be two up as well

does anyone know what the weather and wind will be like?


You could meet us at Millars and hiway 75 corner where we have our first regroup. For those who don't know Millars Road it is the one on the left near the end of the straight after the Blue Duck road house.

See you there about 2.30 to 2.45 ish Duncan?????

[2DriveSafe]

We will still meet you at BK at 1.30 and then trundle out to millars and join you there

[SpeedMonger]

Hope you had a good ride, I went for a blat out North given the forecast. Nice but a bit blowy. The Scargill Rd was in good nick.

[Shoshoni]

Hope you had a good ride, I went for a blat out North given the forecast. Nice but a bit blowy. The Scargill Rd was in good nick.

That's good to know because Greta Valley Pub next WNR.

Weather wise it was all sunny and hot going over to Akaroa, by the time we were leaving it didn't look too nice but nothing happened except the wind picked up.
Traffic was a bitch cars only doing 80kph so I was using my knowledge of the area to bypass as much as I could:ride:

I didn't know anyone followed me up Pigeon Bay Rd but it looked like they were giving chase:chase:

[pouakai]

Yeah we followed you up the Pidgeon bay rd but not the stock route today. Was very nice on the summit rd - no cars and wind no problem.

Cheers all for the company today - good to put some more faces to names.

P

[Peeteey]

Hope you guys had a great ride! I was still in bed when you would have left.

I did get out on NYE and got to try a big bike I've tried before:


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xa6IReFjNV8&feature=gp-n-y


I guess now I've saving for one of these too!

HAPPY NEW YEARS EVERYONE :)

[Mully Clown]

Love the vid Peeteey. Especially the bike + inner monologue soundtrack.

[Peeteey]

Love the vid Peeteey. Especially the bike + inner monologue soundtrack.

Thanks man, I think I saw you out riding a while back ... I was talking with the missus about bikers and I saw a bike that I though I recognised. The missus said "You think you know all the bikes!", sarcastically, and that's when you went past. I said "Yup, that was a friend of mine's step son. His name is ... " and so on.

Needless to say, she didn't believe me :)

The monologue is because the Sony has shit sound so I wired a mic up and stuck it in the helmet. Makes the audio much better but I really need to remember it's there. That's just me talking to myself as I ride, which I do all the time :crazy:

[Transalper]

..
The monologue.....That's just me talking to myself as I ride, which I do all the time :crazy:
Talking to yourself while riding, commenting only on the actual current riding experience/sensations adds to your videos as do the little typed comments you put in others of yours post production.
That is much better than someone blogging a story or thought in a video of themselves riding which has nothing to do with the story and often seems to be distracting them from paying attention to riding well.

[SpeedMonger]

Looking like soggy Pizza's tomorrow :(

[gloplg]

Looking like soggy Pizza's tomorrow :(


Does Greta Pub do pizzas now?????:innocent::innocent::innocent:

[SpeedMonger]

Does Greta Pub do pizzas now?????:innocent::innocent::innocent:

If they do they might be soggy too ;-)

Was raining hard out here so stayed home and did some work on the yank tank instead. Had a nice ride to Methven yesterday, a bit windy though.

[Peeteey]

Crap! It's Wednesday right? Holiday brain totally told me it was Tuesday today. Crap poos and wees. Hope you had a fun ride!

[Shoshoni]

So much for the weather coming through, hopefully next week will be better or maybe switch days.

On a side note the Summit Rd claimed another victim.
Coming back from Tia Tapu tonight went up Gebbies and rode back along the top, a rider had lost it before a corner looked like some grit got the better of them.

[gloplg]

So much for the weather coming through, hopefully next week will be better or maybe switch days.

On a side note the Summit Rd claimed another victim.
Coming back from Tia Tapu tonight went up Gebbies and rode back along the top, a rider had lost it before a corner looked like some grit got the better of them.

Was that after you checked out BK tonight SS????

Anyway there I was at BK tonight, I waited 'til 6.30 and apart from SS checking the place out at about 6.20 no one showed. I am bitterly disappointed. .........................:killingme:killingme:kill ingme

Greta (without soggy pizzas) next WNR????

[Shoshoni]

Was that after you checked out BK tonight SS????

That was me cruising past, sorry I didn't see anyone at the car park so I carried on doing my own thing.
Weather was nice out Tia Tapu way, I think peeps are relying on the Met Forecast too much and even they don't know whats going to happen:shutup:.

[gloplg]

That was me cruising past


You wouldn't have seen me I was in my beaten up old cage.:innocent::innocent::innocent:

[Valkyrie]

I'm out riding almost every day if anyone keen...usually free for a 5 hour block anytime after 10am

Otherwise see you Wednesday Night

[SpeedMonger]

So where is the ride tomorrow???????????????????????????????????????

[SpeedMonger]

I'm out riding almost every day if anyone keen...usually free for a 5 hour block anytime after 10am

Otherwise see you Wednesday Night

Gee, that's the life!

[gloplg]

So where is the ride tomorrow???????????????????????????????????????

Greta:rolleyes::rolleyes::bleh::bleh:

[Peeteey]

Hope you had a nice ride tonight guys!

[Shoshoni]

Hope you had a nice ride tonight guys!

We had a nice weather and company what more can you ask for. I took them through the scenic route only had to pass one cage:laugh:

[Shadowjack]

Warm and not windy night out - nice run around North Canterbury (thanks, Shoshoni), then out the the Great Valley pub. Great sunset to look at on the way back into town. And now some Aussie Open to round the night out...

[SpeedMonger]

Yes , was a fun and educational night out. The route had more twists than a pretzel, and some good quality roads too.

[Gareth123]

Keep your fingers crossed for me guys. Soon I might have 7am starts which means I'll be able to do the WNR!!!

[Shoshoni]

So where are we off to next WNR? Methven, Akaroa and back to Davauchelle or a short run to Tia Tapu Pub.

[Jen]

So where are we off to next WNR? Methven, Akaroa and back to Davauchelle or a short run to Tia Tapu Pub.

Hope to finally join you guys this week. .devauchells sounds nice :)

[SpeedMonger]

Yep I'm a starter for Duvauchelles, probably end up back at Little River again if you want something to eat ;-)

[gloplg]

So where are we off to next WNR? Methven, Akaroa and back to Davauchelle or a short run to Tia Tapu Pub.


Hope to finally join you guys this week. .devauchells sounds nice :)


Yep I'm a starter for Duvauchelles, probably end up back at Little River again if you want something to eat ;-)


Sounds like Duvauchelles then. Or Little River via Duvauchelles. Weather permitting of course.

[Shoshoni]

Dyers Pass Rd - Lyttelton side is getting re-surfacing in patches at the moment so it's was a bit of a mess coming home today.
I don't think many would want to go that way for the WNR.

[gloplg]

Dyers Pass Rd - Lyttelton side is getting re-surfacing in patches at the moment so it's was a bit of a mess coming home today.
I don't think many would want to go that way for the WNR.

Yes I agree. Was over that way earlier in the week.

BK, Milton Sparks, 1st regroup Halswell vets corner Halswell Rd/Sparks Rd. Old Taitap Rd???? through to Little River. 2nd regroup at the old railway station. Over the hill to Duvauchelles. If the pub is busy we will come back to the Little River Pub.

Weather dependant. Hopefully all the rain today and fine tomorrow!!!!:sunny::sunny::sunny::sunny:

You all :ride::ride: safely now and watch out for:Police::Police:

[Jen]

It'll be fine. .. Rain is already easing. ..

[Valkyrie]

Yes GP Old Taitapu RD a nice addition if we're not going over the passes

See you this evening :shifty:

Duncan Seeds' from 2DriveSafe super course, he's a great teacher, learnt lots

[SpeedMonger]

Yes GP Old Taitapu RD a nice addition if we're not going over the passes

See you this evening :shifty:

Duncan Seeds' from 2DriveSafe super course, he's a great teacher, learnt lots

What, like how to go even faster?

[Valkyrie]

What, like how to go even faster?

:wings::msn-wink::corn::soon: :shit: :wari::innocent::Punk::shifty::shutup::clap::lol:: scratch::whistle::nya::shake:

:heart: yes love my motorcycle.

One day I may be able to say I can ride