Canterbury Wednesday Night Ride

[Transalper]

Throwing out a recommendation: Duvauchelle next ride? Entire Barry's Bay has been ripped up apart but I'm sure you adventure riders won't mind.

ha ha, yes if it wasn't for the associated speed restrictions I'd love the major road works which turn a sealed road back in to gravel.

[SpeedMonger]

Went through there on Saturday, was a bit knarly having so much loose chip in the bends on road tyres. They were also messing up the road just before little river.

Anyway, was ready to type a "shame about the weather" post, but it seems that we are in for a fine day tomorrow after all. :yes:

[gloplg]

Went through there on Saturday, was a bit knarly having so much loose chip in the bends on road tyres. They were also messing up the road just before little river.

Anyway, was ready to type a "shame about the weather" post, but it seems that we are in for a fine day tomorrow after all. :yes:

You realise Mr Xnet that if we get significant (now there is a bigger word than jam or cat) precipitation tonight it WILL be your fault :dodge: :Oops: :whistle::killingme:killingme

Anyway there are some suggesting Duvauchelles tonight. I think I may have steak, eggs n chips ala Rittle Liver, perhaps after a look at Barrys Bay.



:ride::ride: Safely folks and watch for:Police::Police:

[Peeteey]

Not sure if I'll make it tonight, got a concert coming up so should be practising :crazy:

You going thru the tube, over Dyers or round the outside?

[EJK]

Regret to inform you that I also cannot make tonight :(

[gloplg]

Not sure if I'll make it tonight, got a concert coming up so should be practising :crazy:

You going thru the tube, over Dyers or round the outside?

:yawn:
:yawn:Dyers Pass:yes::yes: Damn 10 character limit

That is if anyone else turns up

I feel a craving for pizza coming on. Does anyone else???? Next WNR

[whatastoner]

I came out to play. Rode out to gebbies, then on to devauchelles and back to little river. Not a soul to be seen. Where did you end up going?

[mulletman]

Throwing out a recommendation: Duvauchelle next ride? Entire Barry's Bay has been ripped up apart but I'm sure you adventure riders won't mind.

Thru there this arvo , not too bad newish gravel tarred in just needs sweeping,

Still doing allandale should be at the Wheatsheaf pub by tomorrow sometime, lots of loose crap,

Small piece just in Little River no probs,

Patchwork this side going up to hill top , well posted, stop/go signs some minor loose stuff but not bad.

[EJK]

Thru there this arvo , not too bad newish gravel tarred in just needs sweeping,

Still doing allandale should be at the Wheatsheaf pub by tomorrow sometime, lots of loose crap,

Small piece just in Little River no probs,

Patchwork this side going up to hill top , well posted, stop/go signs some minor loose stuff but not bad.

Saw that too. Waved at ya. :scooter:

[mulletman]

Saw that too. Waved at ya. :scooter:

So you did , didnt quite recognise it was your bike ...:Oops::ride:

[SpeedMonger]

Saw that too. Waved at ya. :scooter:

So it was you I saw on the way back from Akaroa today!!!!

Hard at work eh ;-)

Busted !!!!

[EJK]

So it was you I saw on the way back from Akaroa today!!!!

Hard at work eh ;-)

Busted !!!!

Excuse me mister, I didn't see you in the office all day. "Holiday" huh :bleh:

[Peeteey]

Hey kids, here's a video from a couple of weeks ago. I got to ride another amazing Moto Guzzi, this time a Stelvio 1200! I was grinning all the way home afterwards :D


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0o1OzyusKt4#t=34

A huge thanks to Mr Stelvio for the trust, I'm now even more hooked on Guzzis than before!

[mulletman]

Barry def knows how to punt that Guzzi about was a pleasure following him..at least till the bottom of the hilltop. :scooter:

[gloplg]

OK so next WNR is to Hurunui for Pizza!!!!!:drool::drool::drool:

[Valkyrie]

Made it as far as Little River on Friday, tedious roadworks there, two oneway stop lights. Funny how two minutes at the front of a red light queue feels like twenty :brick: :violin:
See you tonight at the motorway pick up :sunny:

[gloplg]

Made it as far as Little River on Friday, tedious roadworks there, two oneway stop lights. Funny how two minutes at the front of a red light queue feels like twenty :brick: :violin:
See you tonight at the motorway pick up :sunny:

With the weather the way it is.:facepalm::facepalm: :cold::cold:....... at the risk of being called a chicken (brraaak brraaak) I think an evening warm and dry at home is called for.

Pizzas next week???????

[Valkyrie]

Coolio...see y'all then

[skipppy]

Hi, I am a "newbie". Are there women who go on these Weds nite rides and as Im a bit of a learner, can I just go a wee bit into the ride, for experience ?. Thanks in advance

[EJK]

Hi, I am a "newbie". Are there women who go on these Weds nite rides and as Im a bit of a learner, can I just go a wee bit into the ride, for experience ?. Thanks in advance

You are more than welcome to join us for a ride. We may ride bigger bikes but we are generally "senile" :dodge:

Valkyrie, she will take a good care of you.

[SpeedMonger]

You are more than welcome to join us for a ride. We may ride bigger bikes but we are generally "senile" :dodge:

Valkyrie, she will take a good care of you.

Senile indeed. Are bikes with Rider Aids for Africa classed as women's bikes?? Cos there's one or two of those that come along too lol :dodge:

PS not all bikes that come along are big bikes, there is another GB400 that is there sometimes, and when the weather improves more learners seem to turn up.

[gloplg]

Hi, I am a "newbie". Are there women who go on these Weds nite rides and as Im a bit of a learner, can I just go a wee bit into the ride, for experience ?. Thanks in advance

Hi Skipppy welcome to our forum.

Wot they said!!! Any time you wish to leave the ride just tell someone it is not a problem as long as we know.

As for being senile. ........ That is what I have my zimmer frame for. (and you thought it was a training wheel):killingme:killingme:killingme

[Valkyrie]

Come along skimpy, as you can see from the posts lovely welcoming group, all ages n stages n levels n styles, always fun and humour. Look forward to meeting you!

[Valkyrie]

Ooops I meant skippy

[samewan]

Hey guys and girls
im keen to come along for one of these rides, but im very new too bikes ,ive had a bike for 2 days now lol

[EJK]

Hey guys and girls
im keen to come along for one of these rides, but im very new too bikes ,ive had a bike for 2 days now lol

Welcome Samewan :-) Generally we go on a ride outside the country side. So if you are comfortable riding slightly longer distances (maybe 100kms?) you'll be perfectly fine with us.

Next ride will be to Hurunui so that'll be a perfect easy cruisy ride :sunny:

Looking forward to meeting you.

[SpeedMonger]

Ooops I meant skippy

:clap::lol:

Best blooper so far :first:

[gloplg]

Hey guys and girls
im keen to come along for one of these rides, but im very new too bikes ,ive had a bike for 2 days now lol

Welcome also to our forum.

I hope you come along for more than just "one" ride.:msn-wink::laugh::laugh:

You and Skippy can tag along after me if you like. I'm the old fart with the zimmer frame.


Same thing as Skippy, if you want to quit the ride please let someone know. This stops us worrying about "what has happened to ??????"

[Valkyrie]

:clap::lol:

Best blooper so far :first:

Why thank you, thank you very much

[Valkyrie]

Greta pub in closed! Lease expired 😯 remember last year WNR they were letting off some fireworks while we were there.
What are the Waikari or Hawarden pubs like? I'll have a look in weekend.

[Peeteey]

Hail tomorrow :(

[Valkyrie]

I'm riding tonight if anyone wants to join, as next two days not the best weather

[Shoshoni]

I'm riding tonight if anyone wants to join, as next two days not the best weather

I'm keen to go out for a ride today, I'll be on the DR. Do you have a place in mind?

[gloplg]

Hail tomorrow :(


You are a bright ray of sunshine. :yes::yes::nya::whistle::whistle::whistle:

But I think you may be right damn it all.

[2DriveSafe]

Where to tonight? did I read Hurunui? if so what time do you reckon you'll be coming through woodend?

I might get to make one if its up this way

[EJK]

I'll be staying indoors this evening D-:

[Peeteey]

Where to tonight? did I read Hurunui? if so what time do you reckon you'll be coming through woodend?

I might get to make one if its up this way

Reckon the rain and hail will keep me indoors tonight too :(

[Shoshoni]

I'll be staying indoors this evening D-:

I'm with you on that one, I had a nice ride last night we ended up at the Waikari Pub for a chat and meal.

It's a shame that Gretta Valley has closed up.

[Valkyrie]

Hope the rain fairy leaves well alone next wednesday. Riding Saturday Sunday...

[cruza]

I'm with you on that one, I had a nice ride last night we ended up at the Waikari Pub for a chat and meal.

It's a shame that Gretta Valley has closed up.


Pub and petrol station gone ....sign of the times . Waikari meant to be pretty good these days from what I hear

[maxf]

Excuse here was ass too tired from Blenheim & back over the weekend (did the Lewis, wimped out & didn't do the Buller Gorge but whole area reminds me of Wnaganui river valley anyway :wait: )

At least things seem a bit better breakdown wise - last big trip was to Geraldine :rolleyes: & the ECU had a fit. Touching lots of wood.

Sat late morning/afternoon might be dry ... ideas?

[EJK]

Hope this Wednesday's weather is some what better than the last 4 Wednesdays.

[gloplg]

Hope this Wednesday's weather is some what better than the last 4 Wednesdays.


Yes to that.

However Thursday looks as though it may be better weather wise if Wednesday is wet. Would anyone be interested??

[SDU]

Pub and petrol station gone ....sign of the times . Waikari meant to be pretty good these days from what I hear

Shit when did that happen! Guess it has been awhile since I've been that way

[Valkyrie]

Yes to that.

However Thursday looks as though it may be better weather wise if Wednesday is wet. Would anyone be interested??

Yes I will be along either or both evenings. What's the destination today? (or tomorrow)

[EJK]

Guess I can use a bit of a stretch tomorrow. Time and destination? Hill Top? Devauchelle? Or even Akaroa?? :-D

[gloplg]

Yes I will be along either or both evenings. What's the destination today? (or tomorrow)


Guess I can use a bit of a stretch tomorrow. Time and destination? Hill Top? Devauchelle? Or even Akaroa?? :-D

Those clouds out there look:cold::cold::cold:. Hmmmmm. Will not be along tonight

Same place same batcave same time tomorrow. Will save Hurunui for next WNR. Duvauchelles or Rittle Liver???

[Valkyrie]

Great ciao til Thursday. Hope you will come along skipppy and samewan :-)

[Tazz]

Guess I can use a bit of a stretch tomorrow. Time and destination? Hill Top? Devauchelle? Or even Akaroa?? :-D

How many KM's have you got on that new machine now man? Should just be well broken in right in time for summer :ride:

[EJK]

How many KM's have you got on that new machine now man? Should just be well broken in right in time for wummer :ride:

About 4,000kms now, need new tyres soon. Coming along tomorrow?

[EJK]

Sorry to pull out at the last minute, got a family dinner invitation :(

[Shadowjack]

Three of us tootled over to Little River; steak, eggs and chips, were ordered and, well, the others ate theirs, I sort-of inhaled mine.
Nice run across the plains in the dusk to home - explored some new back-roads and stuff, not many intersections, let alone any cornery bits, but.
An altogether pleasant night.

[gloplg]

Three of us tootled over to Little River; steak, eggs and chips, were ordered and, well, the others ate theirs, I sort-of inhaled mine.
Nice run across the plains in the dusk to home - explored some new back-roads and stuff, not many intersections, let alone any cornery bits, but.
An altogether pleasant night.

Yes I agree a very pleasant night with good company and I enjoyed the food as well.

[gloplg]

Look like the weather for Wednesday is:sunny::sunny::sunny:!!!

If so it will be good for pizza at the Hurunui. ......... Any starters??????

[Peeteey]

Look like the weather for Wednesday is:sunny::sunny::sunny:!!!

If so it will be good for pizza at the Hurunui. ......... Any starters??????

Sounds like a plan Stan

[Valkyrie]

Yesss :-) squeezed in a few hours riding north last Wednesday before the Weather of Doom cam over. Was sureal biking in the dark, giant rain drops pelting, and the amazing electrical display all around. Wish I'd had a go pro.

[Tazz]

About 4,000kms now, need new tyres soon. Coming along tomorrow?

Good stuff! What sort of rubber you going for? Same again?

Nah I'm down this weekend but probably just in a rental :cry:

[EJK]

Hope the weather holds till Wednesday (finally a break!). Hurunui sounds great.


Good stuff! What sort of rubber you going for? Same again?

Nah I'm down this weekend but probably just in a rental :cry:

I got a new set of Metzeler M5s. Went on a gentle ride to Akaroa the other day to run it in. I like it so far :-)

[SpeedMonger]

Will either be at Amberley or scoffing pizza when you arrive ;-)

[Peeteey]

Argh, can't make it tonight, family stuff to sort. Have a good ride!

[EJK]

Stonking good weather! But my Korean Society meeting has been rearranged to tonight 7pm :-(

Have a fun ride.

[gloplg]

Will either be at Amberley or scoffing pizza when you arrive ;-)

Just you be sure to have our pizzas ready for us when we arrive!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[SpeedMonger]

Hare raising ride home tonight, three Hares playing "chicken" between Loburn and home. Collected the last one , luckily (for me) it was deflected by the front wheel and no noticeable damage has been done - will have to check it over tomorrow in the daylight. That and a snowstorm of Moths - the joys of night riding I guess.

[Shadowjack]

Which reminds me - must wash the visor before the commute this morning

[EJK]

This Wednesday looks like a minter! Got a destination in mind? I need to scrub in my tyres.

[gloplg]

This Wednesday looks like a minter! Got a destination in mind? I need to scrub in my tyres.

I have got a nice hard scrubbing brush:eek::eek::no::no: what is that not what you meant???

Hows about heading towards Akaroa. I could park the zimmer frame at Little River for steak eggs and chips again :niceone::niceone:

[EJK]

I have got a nice hard scrubbing brush:eek::eek::no::no: what is that not what you meant???

Hows about heading towards Akaroa. I could park the zimmer frame at Little River for steak eggs and chips again :niceone::niceone:

I'd be keen towards that way too.

[Valkyrie]

Loverly see you at BK

[EJK]

Nice ride out everyone. I should try the steak egg and chips next time.

[gloplg]

Nice ride out everyone. I should try the steak egg and chips next time.


Same again next week.

Steak eggs and chips EJ??? What about cows and cattle??????:msn-wink::msn-wink:

[maxf]

Sorry i couldn't make it - sounds like a good run. Ended up frankensteining the GS even more, this time with road footpegs (still trying to get round the tingly feet syndrome: sounds fun, but not in large amounts :mad: )

Side point: anyone want a tiki-tour to Lake Coleridge on Sunday? It's the centenary of the power station with vintage displays etc etc so tempted to go have a gawk at some real steampunk machinery :cool:

Max

[Valkyrie]

What is it about Wednesdays??
If we don't ride this evening I'm a starter for Thursday night, Saturday afternoon, Sunday 3 ish to late. 0211099725 if anyone likes company, riding every weekend and summer break.
gloplg do you have the same number, you don't seem the snobby type ☺
Newbies you're welcome, are you still riding?

[maxf]

Probably not tonight - will keep an eye out for Sat PM though :msn-wink:

[EJK]

What is it about Wednesdays??
If we don't ride this evening I'm a starter for Thursday night, Saturday afternoon, Sunday 3 ish to late. 0211099725 if anyone likes company, riding every weekend and summer break.
gloplg do you have the same number, you don't seem the snobby type ☺
Newbies you're welcome, are you still riding?

This Sunday looks good. I'll probably be going on a ride in the afternoon anyways so would be keen for 3ish to late ride :)

Akaroa for FnC?

[Valkyrie]

Sounds good EJK, I've just flushed and replaced coolant so busting to take the Beast for a decent run.

[gloplg]

I will be a starter for Sunday. Have to talk to Jim Hickey about:sunny::sunny::sunny:

[gloplg]

Hows about a quiet stroll over the Summit Road and a visit to Freemans in Port to harass the Peeteey One?? They tell me he is making "strange sounds" with some wood and steel strings:innocent::innocent::innocent:

Meet at BK around 3.00pm????

[EJK]

We could split into two groups. Will see on the day.

[Valkyrie]

BK 1500

Looking forward to a ride n jazzzzz

[gloplg]

Sorry guys I am out for today.

[Shoshoni]

I hope you guys enjoyed yourself yesterday with all those corners.

Where to this week Loburn run?

[Peeteey]

BK 1500

Looking forward to a ride n jazzzzz

What happened to you guys? :( Place was packed, even had one lady feeding us chocolates while we played :D

[Valkyrie]

Sad not to have made it peeteey, didn't go back passed til 6.30 ish figured you'd be finished by time got there. Where and when are you playing next?

[Peeteey]

Sad not to have made it peeteey, didn't go back passed til 6.30 ish figured you'd be finished by time got there. Where and when are you playing next?

Same again this coming Sunday, should be a corker!

[EJK]

I'll be traveling up to Auckland from tomorrow, returning back to Christchurch on Christmas day. Have a safe ride everyone.

Happy holidays!

[Valkyrie]

I'll be traveling up to Auckland from tomorrow, returning back to Christchurch on Christmas day. Have a safe ride everyone.

Happy holidays!

Just a teensy bit jealous!
Have an excellent ride EJK, safe journey :banana:

[Shoshoni]

Was anyone thinking about one last ride before the calendar turns over?

[200BUSA]

Where you thinking about heading to?

[Shoshoni]

Where you thinking about heading to?

I was thinking about riding out Loburn way to Coalgate and stop at the pub.

[200BUSA]

Should be finished work by 2pm, will check with you later in the day.

[Shadowjack]

If you end up at Coalgate, give a rough ETA and I'll fire up the DR for a quick run down to my new(ish) local.

[2DriveSafe]

I'm in as going past my house. Which pub? May meet up with you in rangiora which way u coming in?

[Shoshoni]

Which pub?

Coalgate Tavern it's on the corner of Homebush Rd & Bridge St.


May meet up with you in rangiora which way u coming in?

Going into Rangivegas via Lineside Rd so could meet up at the zpetrol station.


If you end up at Coalgate, give a rough ETA and I'll fire up the DR for a quick run down to my new(ish) local.

Should be there by 8 all going well.

[Peeteey]

Happy new year you lot!

[Valkyrie]

Ditto...Happy New Year to all :-) anyone like to ride Saturday? Longer ride n O/night somewhere ok

[gloplg]

Does anyone feel like a ride to methven on Sunday????? Weather permitting of course. 1ish at BK

[maxf]

Does anyone feel like a ride to methven on Sunday????? Weather permitting of course. 1ish at BK

Looks like a bit of a scorcher :doobey::doobey: Should be there as long as I don't get otherwise shanghaied ...

[Shadowjack]

Which way are you likely to be travelling to Methven- Glentunnel or Hororata?
Doesn't really matter - may just see whoever at the top of the Rakaia Gorge.

[gloplg]

Which way are you likely to be travelling to Methven- Glentunnel or Hororata?
Doesn't really matter - may just see whoever at the top of the Rakaia Gorge.

glentunnel Rakaia gorge

[Peeteey]

Oh poos, that's today! Hope you had a great ride and didn't melt

[Shadowjack]

Oh poos, that's today! Hope you had a great ride and didn't melt

Well, yes, and almost - the temperature at my sister's place (just down the road) was 34 when I got there - earlier it had been recorded at 39.3 (in the shade, under a verandah). Crisis averted, however, by a dip in the pool...

[2DriveSafe]

Is there a ride out tonight? If so where are we planning on? I might actually have a chance to get out and play

[Peeteey]

Yep, ride tonight sounds good :)

[Shoshoni]

Yep, ride tonight sounds good :)

I'll cruise past the car park if no one is there I'm heading of for Steak Egg's & Chips:apint:

[Peeteey]

I'll cruise past the car park if no one is there I'm heading of for Steak Egg's & Chips:apint:

That was fun, thanks Shoshoni :)

[gloplg]

Does anyone feel like another serving of steak eggs and chips next WNR???:D:D

Little River Via Dyers Pass, Gebbies Pass and Barries Bay???

[Peeteey]

Does anyone feel like another serving of steak eggs and chips next WNR???:D:D

Little River Via Dyers Pass, Gebbies Pass and Barries Bay???

Sounds good, we could also go from Duvauchelle to the summit rd and back that way ...

[Peeteey]

I'm out for tonight sorry folks, its raining out here and I'm nackered! :)

[Transalper]

Cruised past 5 minutes ago, didn't see anyone.

[Valkyrie]

Anyone riding tonight?

[gloplg]

Anyone riding tonight?

Steak eggs and chips?????

[Valkyrie]

Is that a ride with dinner, or dinner and a show...envisioning two egg wheels, a beefy motor, and chip man figure riding... but that's just my warped humour

North south or west?

[gloplg]

Is that a ride with dinner, or dinner and a show...envisioning two egg wheels, a beefy motor, and chip man figure riding... but that's just my warped humour North south or west? :facepalm::facepalm:
Does anyone feel like another serving of steak eggs and chips next WNR???:D:D Little River Via Dyers Pass, Gebbies Pass and Barries Bay??? Anyway looks like we might have:sunny::sunny:tonight for a change.

[DonTickles]

Hey everyone,

I was thinking of coming on tonight's ride (my first). Are the details still the same as on the first page? 6-30pm BK Moorhouse?

Dan.

[gloplg]

Hey everyone,

I was thinking of coming on tonight's ride (my first). Are the details still the same as on the first page? 6-30pm BK Moorhouse?

Dan.

Yes indeed See you there. 6.00pm for a 6.30pm departure

[Shoshoni]

Yes indeed See you there. 6.00pm for a 6.30pm departure

Didn't start out great weather wise, we had some light drizzle in the car park, but once we got past Halswell the skies parted and all was good.

We ended up doing Old Tai Tapu Rd out to Little River. Had a nice dinner and back to town via Gebbies Pass.
They have put new asphalt on the 25kph corrugated corners of Dyers Pass.

[Valkyrie]

Hey everyone,

I was thinking of coming on tonight's ride (my first). Are the details still the same as on the first page? 6-30pm BK Moorhouse?

Dan.

Great to meet you Dan. Was a quiet ride, pleasant weather n roads n great company. New riders always welcome!!

How about Methven next Wednesday, via Loburn route?

[Shoshoni]

Great to meet you Dan. Was a quiet ride, pleasant weather n roads n great company. New riders always welcome!!

How about Methven next Wednesday, via Loburn route?

I'm game for that ride haven't done Methven run for awhile.

[Peeteey]

How about Methven next Wednesday, via Loburn route?

That'd be a late ride for us lightweights :violin: :facepalm: Which route would you take to come back? I may be down there anyhoo during the day but could wait there until you arrive and ride home with you

[Valkyrie]

I will ride home north towards Waimakariri Gorge then south oxford rd, you could take the Old West Coast Rd for a nice ride?

[Shoshoni]

That'd be a late ride for us lightweights :violin: :facepalm: Which route would you take to come back? I may be down there anyhoo during the day but could wait there until you arrive and ride home with you

If it's a nice :sunny: I was thinking of turning of past Dunsandel, Coes Ford, Motukarara, then Gebbies Pass.

[Peeteey]

If it's a nice :sunny: I was thinking of turning of past Dunsandel, Coes Ford, Motukarara, then Gebbies Pass.

I've just looked at the weather, supposed to be raining on and off all week with Fri getting worse. Argh.
I might be heading down tomorrow instead, will let you know.

At least it's going to cool down a bit :)

[Shadowjack]

Heading through Glentunnel on the way to Methven? See you there and join up for the run through to Methven.

[Valkyrie]

See you at Chaneys corner. how dyou spell chaneys? ? :msn-wink:

[Peeteey]

Aw crapola, didn't head down to Methven during the day like I'd planned and now lost track of time so I don't get a ride at all! :brick: Bollocks.
Hope it was fun, looks like a nice day for it

[Shadowjack]

After tagging on behind the other three at Glentunnel, t'was a bit blustery, the poor wee DR earned it's keep on the Windwhistle straights.
I can recommend The Blue Pubs grilled chicken salad.
And the run back under a clear sky and full moon was magic.

[Valkyrie]

308734Was a super ride, Loburn-Oxford-Methven. Yes very windy but roads were great and hardly any traffic. Only 3- 4 of us! You lot missed out! One knarly patch of roadworks on Oxford side of Waimakariri gorge, wind had blown all signage and cones over, if it was even there? and we had little warning of deep shingle. Neat to have Shadowjack join us, and we all had yummy meals at the Blue Pub in Methven. Return ride beautiful under clear skies and full moon, wind had died down considerably.
Entire ride a little long for my Mille's tank :facepalm: I clocked 273km total. I flagged a combine harvester working through the night and they had a mate drop me off a few litres. Not an unpleasant wait under such a sky. Hmmm 20 litre tank...:laugh: and such problems had been discussed over dinner. Where are the pay-at-pump stations in Canterbury? South Island?
Methven a lovely ride for WNR, refuel before dinner for me!

[maxf]

Anything happening tonight? (May be along - depends on red tape at NZPost to collect a parcel...)

[Bonkievan]

What about this week, the 25th?

[Transalper]

No replies and an icky wind doesn't look good for tonight. Personally I have somewhere else to be otherwise I might have considered it.

[Bonkievan]

No replies and an icky wind doesn't look good for tonight. Personally I have somewhere else to be otherwise I might have considered it.


Yeah, when I saw the afternoon forecast I decided take a ride to the Hilltop Tavern on the Akaroa road this morning. Absolutely stunning weather first thing.

[Peeteey]

I went for a wee hoon this evening to visit a friend and it was pretty fresh out there and rather windy. Glad we didn't head off to the Hurunui or something similar! :sweatdrop

[Transalper]

So busy around Christmas/New Year/February and now suddenly there's not so many daylight saving Wednesday evenings left (not that that stops those of us with the plug in clothing).

So Pizza or try for Steak again (Meat man had been delayed so they were out of Steak on my last attempt)? That's Hurunui or Little River for the un initiated?

[Peeteey]

That's Hurunui or Little River for the un initiated?

It'd be nice to get to the Hurunui again I reckon, it's been a while

[Peeteey]

Lovely evening, anyone keen on Hurunui for Pizza?

[Transalper]

Lovely evening, anyone keen on Hurunui for Pizza?

yes........

[Peeteey]

Righto, on my way in now

[EJK]

Today is Wednesday?? Oh man I lost track of time!!

[Transalper]

Six of us I think there was, Little River via Dyers pass, the bays and Gebbies Pass was the vote. Steak was the main choice.
The sky was clear and the moon was out.
A good ride.

[gammaguy]

i will try and be at the next ride,get a few in before the daylight saving ends

[Peeteey]

Drat, I'll not be along this evening. why does everything happen on a Wed? Hope to see you all next week, have fun!

[DonTickles]

6 last week. 1 this week.
I must have bad timing.

[EJK]

Damn! Today was already Wednesday?! Is it just me or am I on a time machine?

[gammaguy]

Damn! Today was already Wednesday?! Is it just me or am I on a time machine?


last time I remember your bike was not quite that fast:innocent:

[EJK]

last time I remember your bike was not quite that fast:innocent:

I'm sure my bike can hit 88 miles per hour........ in 1st gear :innocent:

[gloplg]

I'm sure my bike can hit 88 miles per hour........ in 1st gear :innocent:


Yes EJ but is it a DeLorean???????:bleh::bleh::bleh:

On a more mundane note this coming Wednesday will be my last for the season, weather and cyclone Pam permitting. And I feel like another helping of Cathy's steak eggs and chips. Before getting into the final preparations for the Easter rally up north.

Travel safely folks.

[McWild]

Weather permitting I'd be keen to pop out and say hello, now that I have a bike that is WOFd and rego'd lol.

[gloplg]

Too :cold::cold::cold: tonight.

[gammaguy]

Too :cold::cold::cold: tonight.

dam right.......maybe next week

[longwheely]

Too :cold::cold::cold: tonight.

Very cold, I thought about it but heat pump was on so had a better offer lol
if the weather is better next week I`ll get the ped out :scooter:

[Heen]

New guy incoming...Weather and work permitting, I'll try to make it next Wednesday. What time do you usually finish up?

[gloplg]

New guy incoming...Weather and work permitting, I'll try to make it next Wednesday. What time do you usually finish up?


Mostly back in town by 22.00. Sometimes a little later if on a long run.

I don't know about the others but I'm going to Little River for Cathy's steak eggs and chips.

[EJK]

Mostly back in town by 22.00. Sometimes a little later if on a long run.

I don't know about the others but I'm going to Little River for Cathy's steak eggs and chips.

If the weather plays along, I'll join you.

[gammaguy]

If the weather plays along, I'll join you.



Ill be there for a low calorie low cholesterol meal of a nice green salad and one water cracker washed down with a low sugar content lightly chilled lemonade.steaks?who needs them?

Also I will be riding a twenty five year old motorcycle with no camshafts in sight fkn things who needs them?

But otherwise,yeah....same:innocent:

[McWild]

Also I will be riding a twenty five year old motorcycle with no camshafts in sight fkn things who needs them?

Good man.

Weather looks cracking for tomorrow according to Metservice, I'll be along if nothing (else) breaks.

[yoyo 2wheels]

Guess its about time I came along, keen for little river :)

[DonTickles]

I'll be along tonight. Would be keen for dinner at little river but would also like to go over the hill and back. Not all the way to Akaroa, just enough to work on my lean.

[McWild]

Also I will probably split and go Port Levy -> Little River if anybody wanted to do the gravel. Duvauchelles and back will also be the go. If not I will see you guys at the carpark and pub.

[EJK]

See you all soon.

[gammaguy]

Last ride of the summer tomorrow

Whos in?

[DonTickles]

Will do weather permitting (looks good at this stage).

Destination?

[Peeteey]

I'll be there but keen on a shorter ride ...

[EJK]

Boy the day gets dark quick. I guess see you guys next season! :)

[gloplg]

Boy the day gets dark quick. I guess see you guys next season! :)


Is anyone interested in a Sunday ride weather permitting?????

[SpeedMonger]

Must be time to start counting down to Weds Rides.

[gloplg]

Must be time to start counting down to Weds Rides.

Yes.

7th October if anyone is interested???

Was thinking of the "Valley" as in Heathcote, via Halswell, Old Tai Tap, Gebbies, around the bays and through the Tube.

Same time, same batcave. ( BK Moorhouse 6.00pm for 6.30)

Hope to see you all.

[Shoshoni]

Must be time to start counting down to Weds Rides.

A couple of use Adventure riders have been going out to Little River Pub for Steak Eggs & Chip on some WNR in winter, the only issues I have is the lake flies.

[Transalper]

A couple of us Adventure riders have been going out to Little River Pub for Steak Eggs & Chip on some WNR in winter, the only issues I have is the lake flies.

It was only last week our last WNR as mentioned by Shoshoni.
ADV riders could stick to our winter meeting time/place and use Western Valley going both ways to avoid the flies, we'd get there about the same time as the roadies, if not just before the rush. Only on the Little River trips that is.

[gloplg]

A couple of use Adventure riders have been going out to Little River Pub for Steak Eggs & Chip on some WNR in winter, the only issues I have is the lake flies.

Is Cathy serving you with lake flies??????:eek::bleh:

[SpeedMonger]

Is Cathy serving you with lake flies??????:eek::bleh:

Yeh, "Would you like flies with that". :doh:

[EJK]

Remember daylight saving this weekend gents.

[gloplg]

Remember daylight saving this weekend gents.


Yes.

7th October if anyone is interested???

Was thinking of the "Valley" as in Heathcote, via Halswell, Old Tai Tap, Gebbies, around the bays and through the Tube.

Same time, same batcave. ( BK Moorhouse 6.00pm for 6.30)

Hope to see you all.

See you there??????

[whatastoner]

Two die hards here. Where's everyone else?

[jim.cox]

Two die hards here. Where's everyone else?

At home cooking dinner for the family

[whatastoner]

Oh well that's just great. Next week then.

[SpeedMonger]

Oh well that's just great. Next week then.

That would be the 7th I guess :facepalm:

Still a bit nippy at the mo...

[Dave-]

What's this?

Dave has a ninja?

interesting....

[EJK]

Next Wednesday's weather expects 26 high :sunny:

[SpeedMonger]

What's this?

Dave has a ninja?

interesting....

Not a green one I hope, green is just so....green.

I wonder if Dave remembers how to ride on the road?

[Dave-]

Not a green one I hope, green is just so....green.

I wonder if Dave remembers how to ride on the road?

Nah, Black.

Relearning, your race tracks are so narrow!

[Shoshoni]

There's a tree partially blocking Dyres Pass Rd if anyone is interested.

[SpeedMonger]

There's a tree partially blocking Dyres Pass Rd if anyone is interested.

Very inconsiderate of it, so did anyone venture out in the end? Thought about it but with a big scrub fire only 1 km away, I was umming and ahhing about what essentials to rescue, strangely the bike wasn't top of the list. Glad it didn't come to that.

A big thanks to all our volunteer fire fighters, and much respect to them for putting themselves at risk in such terrible conditions. The wind was strong enough to rock you back on your feet. Cheers!:clap:

[mulletman]

A paltry 4...

[maxf]

Any plans for tonight?

[gloplg]

Anyway.................. Speaking of poultry. Cluck cluck.

Anyone for steak eggs and chips next week. (Little River)

[Shoshoni]

Anyway.................. Speaking of poultry. Cluck cluck.

Anyone for steak eggs and chips next week. (Little River)

Looks like it's turned out to be a nice evening.

[longwheely]

So was it steak egg and chips for one cause when I went past it was only you.

PS. call in when your passing as I have gluten free coffee



Anyway.................. Speaking of poultry. Cluck cluck.

Anyone for steak eggs and chips next week. (Little River)

[Peeteey]

Was that you lot tooting as you rode past last night? Made me very jealous! :)

[Dr ZSM]

Anyone meeting up for a ride tonight? Blue sky over the hills

[Benign_Buz]

Alright kids, I'm down for a run this Wednesday.
I will be at BK 6pm jumping up and down until others arrive :banana:

[gloplg]

Alright kids, I'm down for a run this Wednesday.
I will be at BK 6pm jumping up and down until others arrive :banana:

Weather permitting I might be persuaded to go to Little River via Barrys Bay for steak eggs and chips

[Dr ZSM]

Time for some fun, with more than just 1 motard [emoji3]


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[EJK]

Can't do tomorrow but weather pending I'd be keen for a blast to LR next Wednesday.

[BrendonF]

Tell me more about Wednesday runs? I'm always keen for ride with others and especially since I'm new to town. Tomorrow's weather doesn't look very good though


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[gloplg]

I will be at BK 6pm jumping up and down until others arrive :banana:

I will be there in the cage to watch.


Tell me more about Wednesday runs? I'm always keen for ride with others and especially since I'm new to town. Tomorrow's weather doesn't look very good though

Yes you are right about the weather. The farmers will be pleased though.

Next week???????????

[Benign_Buz]

Next week, yes!

[BrendonF]

Count me in! Where do we meet?


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[Benign_Buz]

If we are still following the OP (Which I think sounds good)

Burger King on Moorhouse at 6pm and depart at 6.30pm

[BrendonF]

Thanks mate. Hope the weather is good. I rode my bike to work today, didn't get wet but hopefully it clears by home time


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[Valkyrie]

Hi all :rolleyes: Where's the ride to on Wednesday? Maybe it won't rain...

[gloplg]

Hi all :rolleyes: Where's the ride to on Wednesday? Maybe it won't rain...

Yer wot????? Oh??? WNR.

Little River. Might go via barrys bay.

Need my steak eggs and chips.

[BrendonF]

So who is going today?? If the weather holds up I'll be there


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[Benign_Buz]

If the weather holds up and I get away from work early enough I will join.

Meet at the BK on Moorhouse?

Did a conclusion get reached as to where we will be going/doing?

[BrendonF]

BK I'm told. I may be a couple mins late as have to go home and get my bike


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[EJK]

I guess I could use a blast. The wind should die down from 5pm.

I'll ride through the usual Sparks Rd/ Old Tai Tap to LR. See you guys tonight at BK @ 6.


If the weather holds up and I get away from work early enough I will join.

Take your time, we are not that fast.

[Benign_Buz]

Damn it. Maby next week for me.

Have fun guys

[Shoshoni]

Nice to see some new and old face's, was a nice ride out tonight thanks.

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[EJK]

Yep! Just got back home too!

Nice to see you ol lot again! You too Brendon.

[BrendonF]

Thanks guys. Had a great time and looking forward to the next one. Did you get home ok EJK.
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[Valkyrie]

Looks like it was a good night. Sorry to have missed it! W$&k. See you next Wnr

[EJK]

Anybody up for a ride tomorrow? If all goes to plan I could get my bike back on the road :sunny:

[Valkyrie]

Are we heading northe or south gplg? Need to know weather to meet at BK or Marshlands corner :wings:

[Dr ZSM]

I'm keen to do akaroa and back along the summit rd to the Hilltop. Apparently it's an awesome rd. I think Brendon is keen also but obviously, majority rules!!!


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[EJK]

Last week's word is we could do Little River again since most people missed out last week!

[Valkyrie]

Coolio see you at BK:sunny:

[gloplg]

Last week's word is we could do Little River again since most people missed out last week!

Sounds like a scheme.

Hmmmmmm steak eggs and chips two weeks running

[Dr ZSM]

Sweet. I might do the loop while you guys fill your faces [emoji110]


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[Transalper]

I'm keen to do akaroa and back along the summit rd to the Hilltop. Apparently it's an awesome rd. I think Brendon is keen also but obviously, majority rules!!!


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Sweet. I might do the loop while you guys fill your faces [emoji110]


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When you get to the Hilltop take a moment to consider how low the sun is getting in the sky, it may be worth doing the Summit Rd to Akaroa and then main road back in order to minimise sunstrike on the top. Don't know, the sun may still be high enough not to worry you but worth a thought.

[Dr ZSM]

Thanks for that mate. A very valid point. Cheers


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[EJK]

Cheers for the ride everyone. My tyre is scrubbed in nicely now.

[Valkyrie]

Enjoyed being back. WNR is my midweek minibreak. Thanks old faces and new.

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[Valkyrie]

Enjoyed being back. WNR is my midweek minibreak. Thanks old faces and new.

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[EJK]

This Wednesday looks like it's going to reach 29 high :sunny:

[Valkyrie]

Coolio where are we heading?

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[BrendonF]

I can't make it, I have a work function on. I went to Fairlee in the weekend which was a nice little spot


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[BrendonF]

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[JustHarry]

hi guys
when and where you you start. how long are the ride you go on. thinking i might join you this Wednesday.

Cheers Harry

[mulletman]

hi guys
when and where you you start. how long are the ride you go on. thinking i might join you this Wednesday.

Cheers Harry

Check the very first page on this thread ;)

[Shoshoni]

Coolio where are we heading?

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North via Scargrill Valley to Greta Valley for a coffee?

[JustHarry]

cheers ill see you all then!:eek:

[Shadowjack]

North via Scargrill Valley to Greta Valley for a coffee?

I recently acquired a Scar from a Grill - izzat the same thing?
And if Greta Valley is a goer, then I'll see you at the Marshlands Road on-ramp thingie.

[Valkyrie]

Meet you there Shadowjack

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[gloplg]

North via Scargrill Valley to Greta Valley for a coffee?


Sounds like a scheme SS. You guys enjoy yourselves and travel safely. I have sidecar duties and wont be along tonight. See you next week

[Valkyrie]

Beautiful riding weather tonight! The light was fabulous, and a nice breeze at Greta Tavern to cool us down. They do a yummy Mud cake! We were given a beautiful dusk sky to ride home towards. Thanks all ☺317665

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[JustHarry]

yes was a nice dusk ride home

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[Shadowjack]

Nice photos!!
Just in the door - beautiful ride into the West.
Not too bad for wind until I got to Oxford.
Oh, and it reached a toasty 35.4 degrees according to the thermometer at Shadowjack-ville.

[AllanB]

I cracked open a beer as soon as I got home ....... that ended any thoughts of a hoon.

[gloplg]

Akaroa for fish and chips

[EJK]

Akaroa for fish and chips

:sunny::sunny:

[Valkyrie]

:sunny::sunny: here's hoping!

[Bonkievan]

Hi guys,

First time Wednesday ride wannabe here.
Looking to tag along tomorrow if its still a goer?

I've had my MT-07 for nearly a year now and have only put 2K on the clock, so time to improve that a little, I think ;)

[EJK]

Hi guys,

First time Wednesday ride wannabe here.
Looking to tag along tomorrow if its still a goer?

I've had my MT-07 for nearly a year now and have only put 2K on the clock, so time to improve that a little, I think ;)

More the merrier! Meet at 6pm @ Burger King on Moorhouse Ave. :sunny:

[nodrog]

More the merrier! Meet at 6pm @ Burger King on Moorhouse Ave. :sunny:

choice, should be there.

[Bonkievan]

More the merrier! Meet at 6pm @ Burger King on Moorhouse Ave. :sunny:

Great. Has it been decided where we're going, as I'm in Prebbleton.

[EJK]

Great. Has it been decided where we're going, as I'm in Prebbleton.

Looks like we are going to Akaroa for FnC.

Which route we taking gloplg? How about Sparks then Old Tai Tap rd?

[Bonkievan]

Weather looks like its going to be ok tomorrow. Do you normally get a few along for the Wednesday ride?

[EJK]

Weather looks like its going to be ok tomorrow. Do you normally get a few along for the Wednesday ride?

Couple of years ago we once had like 40 or so riders. We still have 8 or so regulars :sunny:

[Bonkievan]

Bugger. Running late so will meet you guys by the Halswell butcher akaroa rd corner.....

[Valkyrie]

Great evening thanks everyone. Delicious fish n chips! A few patches of newly sealed road to be wary of, with loose stones atm. There was a well positioned patch of cloud covering the last of the sun, giving us a beautiful dusk sky and no sunstrike, yay.

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[Valkyrie]

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