Christchurch to Dusty Butt, Friday 20 Jan

[mattsdakar]

As per the title.......
For those of you doing the Dusty Butt ride who are staying in Christchurch Thursday night and want to meet up with other DB entrants for a leisurely day ride down to Fairlie register here.
The plan is to meet at the Caltex service station, corner Yaldhurst and Russley roads (near airport) at 0800 for briefing then head away soon after.
Planned route will involve riding up a section of the Waimakariri river recreation area before heading up the Rakaia river thru Glenfalloch Station to Lake Heron Station then on to Mayfield or Mt Sommers for gas and a bite before heading thru the Orari Gorge to Fairlie.
I have spoken to all stations involved and have secured us access but there are tariffs for each station that I will be collecting at the Caltex servo (please bring 2x $10 notes)
The route is reasonably tame and is suitable for two up riding or for loaded up solos.
Because of the numbers of riders entered in the DB this year I may have to limit numbers to 30 odd but will see what sort of response I get back, first in best dressed
Have a safe new years, i'll see you on the 20th
Regards Matt

[Aslan]

HI Mattsdakar - please register me and GPSMAN for this - I think MXNUT from the Waikato will be along soon also to register

Thanks for arranging this :soon: - cheers Stephen

[GPS MAN]

Hey Stephen.....You read my mind:2thumbsup

[Howie]

Hi Mattsdakar,


Please register Beem02, Howie, and one other (not sure of his KB name)

Thanks

Paul

[Underground]

underground and mountie will be there

[CrazyFrog]

I'd better secure a place for this, will confirm a week for sure a week out, so if I can't make it, someone else can take my place. Cheers Matt.

[rogerh]

Matt,

I would be keen. Put me down. Thanks.

[alane]

WHY THE LIMIT , MATT??
Is it because too many bikes might freak the farmers out?
They would apprietiate the $$$$$ ,I,m shure.
Might pay to ring em again & get thier views??
-------AND.-------

Are,nt we doing the same ,going over farms with unlimited No,s. on the DUSTY itself???

Being a farmer myself ,and haveing had rides through my farm in the past,No,s. dont worry me,as long as they all go thru in a fairly short timeframe------say 4 hours.

You deserve a few 'DB,s' for organiseing this.:2thumbsup

[cynna]

sounds good count me in again

[alane]

OH! & put me down ,please Matt. :blink:

[XF650]

Yes please for me.
Can those from Mid Canterbury meet you at Terrace Downs?

[MXNUT]

Put me down for 1 please, looking foward to it already. :woohoo::woohoo:

[bushy]

Hi Mattsdakar

Count me in to please.

Thanks, Bushy

[chainsawbike]

count me in :)

[Shoshoni]

I would like to come along also Count me in.

[mattsdakar]

Yes please for me.
Can those from Mid Canterbury meet you at Terrace Downs?

Hey Struan,
In a word no, you'll welcome to join us but we arent going past Terrace Downs :bleh:.. Rakaia Gorge Bridge or sh 77/Blackford Rd would be best
Rgds

[mattsdakar]

WHY THE LIMIT , MATT??
Is it because too many bikes might freak the farmers out?
They would apprietiate the $$$$$ ,I,m shure.
Might pay to ring em again & get thier views??
-------AND.-------

Are,nt we doing the same ,going over farms with unlimited No,s. on the DUSTY itself???

Being a farmer myself ,and haveing had rides through my farm in the past,No,s. dont worry me,as long as they all go thru in a fairly short timeframe------say 4 hours.

You deserve a few 'DB,s' for organiseing this.:2thumbsup

Yes n No Alan

Firstly it's not the same as the Dusty as we aren't all riding at our own pace, we will be riding together at the pace of the slowest rider. :facepalm:
I don't really won't to try and keep 40 bikes together in one group, it will take forever. If you remember last year we only had 20bikes and guys were getting lost, going the wrong way, chickening out etc etc
I was told by several people that one of the stations (Lake Heron) wouldn't allow us to go thru their property so was pleasantly surprised to get their nod so I don't won't to push it. I will be giving priority to those of you who are coming from further a field as Canterbury based riders can do this route anytime they see fit after a few phone calls. Again I'll see how the numbers stack up before making any firm numbers cutoff
Rgds

[joshkies]

count me in. i see your giving the one dayer a go, good on you, good luck

[alane]

[QUOTE=mattsdakar;1130224707]Yes n No Alan

Firstly it's not the same as the Dusty as we aren't all riding at our own pace, we will be riding together at the pace of the slowest rider. :facepalm:
I don't really won't to try and keep 40 bikes together in one group, it will take forever. If you remember last year we only had 20bikes and guys were getting lost, going the wrong way, chickening out etc etc
I was told by several people that one of the stations (Lake Heron) wouldn't allow us to go thru their property so was pleasantly surprised to get their nod so I don't won't to push it. I will be giving priority to those of you who are coming from further a field as Canterbury based riders can do this route anytime they see fit after a few phone calls. Again I'll see how the numbers stack up before making any firm numbers cutoff
Rgds[/QUOTE



YEP! ---Fair enough Matt.:mellow:

Talking with a mate tonight,& we agreed ,its very appealing to get the chance to go over new country that we prolly would,nt organise/see if we were arrangeing a ride from here in the North Island.
I.E ----GRAB the chance. :yes:

[timg]

I'm in it you'll have a slo old fulla :msn-wink:

[Dont Know]

Hi Matt, please count me in for the ride down on Friday, combined with the DB on the weekend this just adds up to great adventure.

Cheers

[socialites]

Hi Mate, please include me in the ride to Fairlie on Friday, I am heading down from Auckland earlier the week.

Cheers

[GLG]

As per the title.......
For those of you doing the Dusty Butt ride who are staying in Christchurch Thursday night and want to meet up with other DB entrants for a leisurely day ride down to Fairlie register here.
The plan is to meet at the Caltex service station, corner Yaldhurst and Russley roads (near airport) at 0800 for briefing then head away soon after.
Planned route will involve riding up a section of the Waimakariri river recreation area before heading up the Rakaia river thru Glenfalloch Station to Lake Heron Station then on to Mayfield or Mt Sommers for gas and a bite before heading thru the Orari Gorge to Fairlie.
I have spoken to all stations involved and have secured us access but there are tariffs for each station that I will be collecting at the Caltex servo (please bring 2x $10 notes)
The route is reasonably tame and is suitable for two up riding or for loaded up solos.
Because of the numbers of riders entered in the DB this year I may have to limit numbers to 30 odd but will see what sort of response I get back, first in best dressed
Have a safe new years, i'll see you on the 20th
Regards Matt
hi wish to register my son and I and 2aussie visitor thanks for the ride to fairlie thanks gary

[XF650]

Hey Struan,
In a word no, you'll welcome to join us but we arent going past Terrace Downs :bleh:.. Rakaia Gorge Bridge or sh 77/Blackford Rd would be best
Rgds

Yeah, I'd need my jet boat if trying to meet you from Terrace Downs.
See you at Blackford Rd then.

[bigreddog]

i'll be with xf650 at Blackford RD

[mattsdakar]

Jeppers,
Posted 2 days ago and already 26 riders, this might need a rethink, might have to split into two groups???

[thepom]

Count me in......with enough drugs anything is possible....

[Crisis management]

Jeppers,
Posted 2 days ago and already 26 riders, this might need a rethink, might have to split into two groups???

Yeah, you may have to Matt as there is 6 of us from the land of Jaffa's hoping to join in..... we will be at Methven over night so will join up where Struan is meeting you (assuming we don't get lost or mislaid).

If it is too many please let us know as soon as possible so we can adjust our route to suit.

Thanks Iain

[timg]

we will be at Methven over night so will join up where Struan is meeting you (assuming we don't get lost or laid).

Thanks Iain Highly likely - they're not fussy in Methven :bleh:

[alane]

Yep! MATT.

I,ve got another 4 "hangers on" from the Naki that want o come along---joining in @ Blackford Rd./77 corner.:rolleyes:

[joshkies]

yes this is growing by the min

[mattsdakar]

yes this is growing by the min

I'm going to call stations back this week and check their thoughts on larger group, can see numbers possibly blowing out towards 50 odd riders :weird:
I've also decided that if thats the case I think it's best that we break into at least two groups. Think we'll do a fast and slow group, riders can self regulate as the ride goes on. The route will allow the groups to catch up at start of each station and for lunch / petrol stop which at this stage I'm thinking will be at Mt Somers Tavern so will still very much be a cruisy social ride.
I have someone in mind who has done this route before to lead the 2nd group, just waiting to hear back
However the rides still all go and should be a good day out
Cheers Matt :chase:

[alane]

I'm going to call stations back this week and check their thoughts on larger group, can see numbers possibly blowing out towards 50 odd riders :weird:
I've also decided that if thats the case I think it's best that we break into at least two groups. Think we'll do a fast and slow group, riders can self regulate as the ride goes on. The route will allow the groups to catch up at start of each station and for lunch / petrol stop which at this stage I'm thinking will be at Mt Somers Tavern so will still very much be a cruisy social ride.
I have someone in mind who has done this route before to lead the 2nd group, just waiting to hear back
However the rides still all go and should be a good day out
Cheers Matt :chase:

:niceone::niceone::niceone: :clap::clap::clap:

[mattsdakar]

Right oh fella's,
Numbers issues resolved, Ryan and Transalper did the Glenfalloch / Lake Heron loop on Thursday and had a chat to landowners about our ever increasing numbers. Both were fine with having 50 odd riders through so it's all good.
Just to clarify costs, all three stations ask a $10 tariff per bike so total tariffs for the day will be $30 per bike which I will collect on Friday morning at meeting point. The plan will still be to split into two groups.
I personally haven't done the Glenfalloch loop so are looking forward to it too, total distance between fuel stops shouldn't be anymore than 200km
Rgds

[Transalper]

Really wish I had taken a video camera in for one short section in there, the scree bit, was a bit of fun two up by Transalp.
She only got off and walked for a couple of minutes while I got my :apumpin: workout. :sweatdrop

No picking up of bikes needed though so quite satisfying really. :Punk:

[NordieBoy]

Looks like I'm up for this now :D

[bishxt]

Hi Matt,

Sounds like the numbers issue is sorted, so you can count me in. See you at the Caltex.

Cheers Bish :2thumbsup

[umopom]

Hey Struan,
In a word no, you'll welcome to join us but we arent going past Terrace Downs :bleh:.. Rakaia Gorge Bridge or sh 77/Blackford Rd would be best
Rgds

Hi Matt
Thanks for the PM - please add me to the list, Crazy Frog and I will meet you at the Rakia Gorge bridge.
Cheers
JC

[mattsdakar]

Hi Matt
Thanks for the PM - please add me to the list, Crazy Frog and I will meet you at the Rakia Gorge bridge.
Cheers
JC

No worries, think there will be about 6-8 of you meeting us there, I'm guessing will will be at Rakaia Gorge btwn 09:15-09:30

[dutchman49]

Please count me in on this ride. have resheduled my ferry trip to make it happen

[Trials Rider]

Hi Matt

I will be there and Big bro Terry as well, see you 8 am Friday at catlex

Good to see the numbers, should be a good ride

[NordieBoy]

Hi Matt

I will be there and Big bro Terry as well, see you 8 am Friday at catlex

Good to see the numbers, should be a good ride

Will the Sherco have the fuel range though?

[Trials Rider]

Will the Sherco have the fuel range though?

Shit with 2.2 litre fuel tank I wouldn't even get to the Caltex station in Hornby, would have lots of fun getting there.

[cooneyr]

I was thinking about the gear I need to get to Fairlie cause we've got in-laws coming to look after little man and all the T-shirts. Have decided against putting the bike on the rack on the back of the Prado so will be taking a trailer. So if people want us to take panniers or gear bags from Chch to Fairlie on the Friday send me a PM. I live about a km from the Caltex you are departing from.

We are aiming to be in Fairlie around 4pm and would have the bags at the Gladstone from 5pm.

Cheers R

[MXNUT]

Hi Matt, i am staying in Methven on the thursday night.

Where will be the easiest place for me to meet you all for this ride as i dont know which direction the ride is heading after ashburton :rockon:

[Transalper]

Hi Matt, i am staying in Methven on the thursday night.

Where will be the easiest place for me to meet you all for this ride as i dont know which direction the ride is heading after ashburton :rockon:

Ha ha, you a bit geographically challenged me thinks, or I could be? but I sincerely doubt this ride goes any where near Ashburton this year.
I'm not going on this one so don't have the full ride plan detail but suspect your best bet will be heading the opposite direction (from Methven away from Ashburton).

I'd expect the answer for you coming from Methven would be something like go to the Rakia Gorge Bridge where the others are meeting.
That's on State Highwauy 77 around S43 31.061 E171 39.429 on the GPS/Google Maps.
The Turn off from SHW77 in to the Glenfalloch adventure bit is at Blackford Rd = S43 31.440 E171 37.227



No worries, think there will be about 6-8 of you meeting us there, I'm guessing will will be at Rakaia Gorge btwn 09:15-09:30
I'm sure matt will confirm your options again for you shortly.

[Crisis management]

Follow me Mark, we will make sure you get there on time.... Rakaia bridge / Blackford road which is only 10 mins from Methven, I'm planning on being there at 9.00.
See you thursday morning!

[mattsdakar]

Follow me Mark, we will make sure you get there on time.... Rakaia bridge / Blackford road which is only 10 mins from Methven, I'm planning on being there at 9.00.
See you thursday morning!

Hey fellas,
Sounds like there will be approx 10 of you staying near Methven that are meeting us at SH 77/Blackford.
Might pay if you guys meet up somewhere local in Methven so no one gets lost and heads towards Ashburton :doh:
I'd suggest outside the Blue pub which is probably the most recognisable spot in town at 09:00
Realistically I can't see us being at Blackford before 09:30 (we are doing 40 odd km's of gravel before there) so who knows what carnage will ensue :eek:

Rgds

[alane]

Staying @ "Bartsimpson ville" (Springfield) Thursday night. (If we survive the trip down).:laugh:
Will be @ Blackford Rd/hywy./ 77 corner by 9am.

[ADVGD]

think there will be about 6-8 of you meeting us there, I'm guessing will will be at Rakaia Gorge btwn 09:15-09:30

Two of us will also see you at Rakaia Gorge, cheers

[Underground]

Ha!....has everything got a colour in Methsven? can't they read or something?
We are staying in the 'Brown Pub'

[Transalper]

So everyone up with the current details?
All got 3 x $10 notes ?




As per the title.......
For those of you doing the Dusty Butt ride who are staying in Christchurch Thursday night and want to meet up with other DB entrants for a leisurely day ride down to Fairlie register here.
The plan is to meet at the Caltex service station, corner Yaldhurst and Russley roads (near airport) at 0800 for briefing then head away soon after.
Planned route will involve riding up a section of the Waimakariri river recreation area before heading up the Rakaia river thru Glenfalloch Station to Lake Heron Station then on to Mayfield or Mt Sommers for gas and a bite before heading thru the Orari Gorge to Fairlie.
....


....Just to clarify costs, all three stations ask a $10 tariff per bike so total tariffs for the day will be $30 per bike which I will collect on Friday morning at meeting point. The plan will still be to split into two groups.
I personally haven't done the Glenfalloch loop so are looking forward to it too, total distance between fuel stops shouldn't be anymore than 200km
Rgds


....Sounds like there will be approx 10 of you staying near Methven that are meeting us at SH 77/Blackford.....
Realistically I can't see us being at Blackford before 09:30 (we are doing 40 odd km's of gravel before there) so who knows what carnage will ensue :eek:

Rgds


Now that I don't have a pillion I may reconsider and join this but my wallet is straining already so probably just see you all at Fairlie.

[Howie]

I will Probably meet up at the SH 77/Blackford/ rakia intersection as well, as I am setting the tent up for the somewhere down that way the night before

Cheers

Paul

[Westy123]

Hi,

Can you put me down with mate for the Friday ride please? As a rough guide any idea what time you might be at Lunch at Mt. Sommers? I see Glenfelloch and Lake Heron is the third station we have to pay Blue Mountain?

Regards Westy

[mattsdakar]

Hi,

Can you put me down with mate for the Friday ride please? As a rough guide any idea what time you might be at Lunch at Mt. Sommers? I see Glenfelloch and Lake Heron is the third station we have to pay Blue Mountain?

Regards Westy

Hey Westy,
I plan on stopping for petrol and lunch at Mayfield now, pub is a bit nicer and there is a Caltex just down road should be there approx 12:30 and yes $10 per stations Glenfalloch / Lake Heron / Blue Mountain ie: 3x$10
Rgds

[Westy123]

Hi Matt,

Thanks for the reply, will be a 8am Caltex or at Mayfield as my Mate is coming from Nelson.

Regards Westy

[Aslan]

Hi Matt - like some others coming from the North - I to am staying at the Blue Pub on Thursday night will see you along with the others at the SH 77/Blackford rendevous between 9 - 9.30am along with the $30 access fees and an enthusiastic attitude :)

Cheers for organising this - Aslan aka Stephen O

[mattsdakar]

Righto fella's,
All looking good, was just tellying up numbers to try and sort out how I would split a group of 55 riders and guess what 23 of you have decided to meet us out at Rakaia gorge, problem solved!
If anyone has any last minute issues give me a yell on 021551969...i'll text Josh (ADVGD) who is also meeting us at Rakaia when we leave Christchurch and Waimak Gorge bridge so he'll know how we are going for time
Rgds

[chainsawbike]

does anyone have a largeish left hand glove i can borrow for the Dusty Butt?

i injured my finger and my gloves wont fit over the bandage (that ive been told to leave on till monday) :(

[mattsdakar]

Sorry to spring this on you guys but just rang each station as a courtesy to remind them that we are coming and bloody Orari gorge station has decided to slap us with a $5 per bike tariff, never mentioned anything to me the other two times I spoke to them :argh:

Also for thou's of you meeting us at Blackford rd, I think meeting at 0900 is a little early unless you are happy to wait around, realisically speaking I can't see us being there before 0930 and it may be later depending on the group. We are not taking the most direct route from Christchurch, will be doing approx 100km of which 20-30km is on gravel riverside roads

[Transalper]

....We are not taking the most direct route from Christchurch, will be doing approx 100km of which 20-30km is on gravel riverside roads

Messing about with old track logs it looks like J does the Intake to Gorge bridge on the KLX125 in about 50 minutes (she never rushes).
A careful rider on a big bike in a dusty group scenario might take up to that long... maybe... worst case(ish) ? No punchers included. :pinch:


Another $5 bummer.
Maybe they been talking to the other station in that section and decided to get in on it too.
I am definitely out from Fridays adventure so see u all at Fairlie. Take care.

[mattsdakar]

Messing about with old track logs it looks like J does the Intake to Gorge bridge on the KLX125 in about 50 minutes (she never rushes).
A careful rider on a big bike in a dusty group scenario might take up to that long... maybe... worst case(ish) ? No punchers included. :pinch:


Another $5 bummer.
Maybe they been talking to the other station in that section and decided to get in on it too.
I am definitely out from Fridays adventure so see u all at Fairlie. Take care.

Cheers Carl, see you at Fairlie

[rogerh]

Due to a bit of a stuff up at work yesterday, that I didn't manage to sort out last night, looks like I am going to miss out on any fun this morning as well.

Have fun guys.

[cynna]

thanks Matt for organising another great ride

[cynna]

and a couple more pics

[MXNUT]

Hey Matt, thanks for organizing this ride. For us out of towners it would not be possible to arrange the contacts to get the access to private stations like these.

When coming such a long way down to the Dusty, prequel and sequel rides like this are the icing on the cake that makes the trip a whole lot better. :rockon:

[NordieBoy]

When coming such a long way down to the Dusty, prequel and sequel rides like this are the icing on the cake that makes the trip a whole lot better. :rockon:

And give some the chance to perfect falling off, before they attempt the full ride.

[Box'a'bits]

And give some the chance to perfect falling off, before they attempt the full ride.
Don't know that they needed that. Hell, some were practicing (& had perfected the art) before they even crossed the ditch (GT, EddieB...) :innocent:

[Crisis management]

And give some the chance to perfect falling off, before they attempt the full ride.

Ha, no photographic evidence so it didn't happen.....:shifty:




My one small victory for the weekend!

[Beem02]

G​reat ride down on Friday. I agree with MxNut, these were good tracks we otherwise wouldn't know about or get to ride - coming down from NI a little earlier for this was well worthwhile :yes:

A few photos attached from the ride through to Lake Heron
Cheers, Bruce

[Beem02]

And a few more photos from Friday

[NordieBoy]

Click on a pic and left and right cursor key through them...
<iframe height=480 width=800 src="http://sports.nelson.geek.nz/motorsport/mybikes/Trips/20120120 TrialsRiders to Fairlie/index.html">ChCh to Fairlie</iframe>

[mattsdakar]

Nice photo's Fran, where all the ones with bikes lying down? :corn:

[_Shrek_]

Nice photo's Fran, where all the ones with bikes lying down? :corn:

good to hear you made it out & home after your little off :yes:

[NordieBoy]

Nice photo's Fran, where all the ones with bikes lying down? :corn:

In the video...

[Dker]

Sounds good to me, count me in please .... dker

[Transalper]

STOP!! Do not post here.... this is last years thread.

Click HERE for the current one being organised which will be in January 2013. (http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/showthread.php/153981-Christchurch-to-Dusty-Butt-Fri-18-January-2013)

[NordieBoy]

STOP!! Do not post here.... this is last years thread.

Click HERE for the current one being organised which will be in January 2013. (http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/showthread.php/153981-Christchurch-to-Dusty-Butt-Fri-18-January-2013)

Hater.




:D