Canterbury Weekend Rides

[200BUSA]

Might want to take an extra layer of clothing - just in case :cold:

I will be this time.

[Shoshoni]

I was very tired after yesterdays ride 420+ k's, not good having a tinted visor riding in mixed conditions :brick:.

Strange seeing some road works getting done, yet the places they need to repair haven't been touched. They must think the uneven surfaces by Cheviot are a tourist attraction.
Still a good day out though even if we did get stuck behind those funny stripped cars.

[EJK]

Whoah, atleast you are still typing that's good. So far I've counted 6 motorcycle fatalities on the web and papers. Glad you are ok.

How bad is the damage?

[mulletman]

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Strange seeing some road works getting done, yet the places they need to repair haven't been touched. They must think the uneven surfaces by Cheviot are a tourist attraction.
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Yeah its crap there eh, they were doing some there.. I came across lotsa road works going up to Kaikoura last week esp around the Hundalees.

[Tazz]

[QUOTE

Strange seeing some road works getting done, yet the places they need to repair haven't been touched. They must think the uneven surfaces by Cheviot are a tourist attraction.


Yeah its crap there eh, they were doing some there.. I came across lotsa road works going up to Kaikoura last week esp around the Hundalees.[/QUOTE]

I think there was a lot of tar bleed there, but how about those hairpins (or near on) where within 2 weeks, and that is no exaggeration, of resealing the entirety of one there were lips, potholes and a weird chamber on the outside that makes people want to cut the corner (in the south lane) amongst other things...

Whoever is calling the shots on the roads around there is a fawkin spoon.

[Dr ZSM]

That project on the Hundalees is being carried out by Downers. 'Nuff said!!!


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[Shoshoni]

Went for a day trip yesterday here are a few photo's. Went over to the Hokitika then headed down to Haast, Twizel and back to town.

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[200BUSA]

Looks like the day was good for your ride. Im going to do a coast run in the next couple of weeks.

[Shadowjack]

So that's where you were off to...

[200BUSA]

Off for a ride around the coast on Boxing Day while the weather is good. Murchison, Westport , Greymouth.

[Shoshoni]

Off for a ride around the coast on Boxing Day while the weather is good. Murchison, Westport , Greymouth.

Meeting at the Peg? What time were you thinking about leaving.

[200BUSA]

Early i think - want to leave by 8:00am

[mulletman]

Family duties in the way :(

[200BUSA]

Meet at Peg carpark 7:30am for a 8:00am departure if you are coming on the ride to the coast on Boxing day.

[Shadowjack]

Went for a Boxing Day jaunt to Hanmer to catch up with whanau - very pleasant.
The day was so good that I decided to take the long way home.
Left Hanmer 1530 hrs, shot over Reefton, fueled up, and continued on to Jacksons for a panini and coffee. Sat in the verandah shade, very nice. Spotted a couple of 'Busas whistle past...
Continued on, home just after 2000 hrs.
Great way to spend Boxing Day

[200BUSA]

Glad you had a great ride. That would of been us buzzing past Jacksons. We had really good ride the day was perfect.

[Shoshoni]

Glad you had a great ride. That would of been us buzzing past Jacksons. We had really good ride the day was perfect.

First time I've done that road from Westport to Greymouth along SH6, Perfect day to be out on the bikes.

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[200BUSA]

Ride on New Years Day if anyone keen. Maybe Kaikoura via inland road or 3 Gorges. 10:00am departure.

[200BUSA]

Ride on New Years Day if anyone keen. Maybe Kaikoura via inland road or 3 Gorges. 10:00am departure.

Meet at the Peg Hotel carpark tomorrow for 10:00am departure.

[Shoshoni]

Off for a ride to Lake Tekapo this Sunday if anyone is interested.

[JayDNZ]

Off for a ride to Lake Tekapo this Sunday if anyone is interested.

I could be in, plus a mate or two... what time you heading?

[Shoshoni]

I could be in, plus a mate or two... what time you heading?

Will be leaving at 9am Sunday to make it there around lunch time.
Meet at the Z Petrol, Cashmere on Colombo St at the bottom of Dyers Pass.

[JayDNZ]

Will be leaving at 9am Sunday to make it there around lunch time.
Meet at the Z Petrol, Cashmere on Colombo St at the bottom of Dyers Pass.

Nice one... Will check in with the others and confirm before Sunday... Cheers for the heads up!

[200BUSA]

If the weather is good i will be there.

[JayDNZ]

A couple of the guys have errands to run tomorrow arvo so an all dayer to Tekapo is out unfortunately... We're going to do a breakfast run to Windwhistle instead, route as per attached.

We're meeting at the Mad Butcher (opposite St Bedes College), leaving at 7.30am... If that suits anyone else feel free to join in.

To avoid confusion, both rides are still on:

7.30am at Mad Butcher (cnr Main North Road & Northcote Rd) for an early ride to Windwhistle; or

9am at Z Petrol, Cashmere on Colombo St for a ride to Lake Tekapo.

Safe riding everyone!!


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[Shoshoni]

A couple of the guys have errands to run tomorrow arvo so an all dayer to Tekapo is out unfortunately... We're going to do a breakfast run to Windwhistle instead.

Interesting heading out that way as well, my route looks a bit like yours :laugh:

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[200BUSA]

Today would of been great for the Tekapo ride, no rain.

[JayDNZ]

Today would of been great for the Tekapo ride

:yes::yes::yes:

[Shoshoni]

Waimate, Benmore Dam

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[200BUSA]

If weather is good next weekend i might do a run to Nelson - go up east coast back through Murchison.

[200BUSA]

No work today so off for a ride. make the most of the good weather.

[Shoshoni]

Avon City Suzuki is having a shop ride next weekend if anyone is interested.


Farewell Summer Shop Ride

Christchurch to Arthurs Pass

Saturday 12th March
Meet at Shop 9:30am for 10am Departure

Be sure to arrive with full tank of fuel
All makes, models and skill levels welcome
Dangerous riders will be evicted from the group

We know, we know – we’ve been extremely slack on shop riders over Summer, it’s only because we’ve been so busy! We are definitely overdue to blow the cobwebs off and make the most of what’s left of this beautiful weather lately, so we have organised a shop ride from here to Arthurs Pass for a bite to eat, a couple of giveaways and some great yarns.

No matter what bike you ride and no matter your experience or skill level please join us for a fun, safe day out on 2 wheels. The ride will be led by our very good friends David and Steve and will be suitable for all riders.

If the weather looks questionable on the day please phone the shop or check our Facebook page to confirm the ride is going ahead.

Share with all your friends and we look forward to seeing you on the 12th!

[Dr ZSM]

As the weather is being kind to us this weekend I'm gonna let the gixxer stretch her legs up to kaikoura and back tomorrow. Anybody keen?


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[EJK]

Daylight savings rolled in yet this thread is dead quiet :wait:

Anybody still kicking around?

[Shadowjack]

I just resurrected the WNR thread, EJK, and see you here...

[Shoshoni]

Daylight savings rolled in yet this thread is dead quiet :wait:

Anybody still kicking around?

This thread isn't dead, it's still a bit chilly for some of the rides we were doing last year.
I put a new set of PR4 GT's on the Bus today, and since I was out that way I pootle down to Geraldine.

The WNR last year was dead no one turning up and the weather wasn't the greatest, also going to the same places gets boring.
I'll save my pocket money for the Weekend Rides. Just have to take some more photos for you peeps to show what your missing out on.

[200BUSA]

Where we going for our next ride Shoshoni

[Shoshoni]

Where we going for our next ride Shoshoni

I was thinking about a trip up to kaikora next weekend if the weather hold up.

[200BUSA]

I was thinking about a trip up to kaikora next weekend if the weather hold up.

Sounds like a plan. Keep in touch. Suppose you could post time of departure incase we get another bike come along

[Shoshoni]

Sounds like a plan. Keep in touch. Suppose you could post time of departure incase we get another bike come along

Meet at the peg @ 10am if the weather is fine.

Ended up being a nice day out for a cruise.

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[200BUSA]

Was a great day for a ride. Thanks shoshoni

[200BUSA]

Anyone keen on going for a ride this weekend. Weather looking good.

[200BUSA]

Anyone keen on going for a ride this weekend. Weather looking good.

3 gorges ride. Meet 10am Z Cashmere

[Shoshoni]

Another nice ride on some of the back roads.

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[200BUSA]

Yep it was another great ride. Block ride coming up soon.

[jobasa]

Yep it was another great ride. Block ride coming up soon.

hey might be a bit of an off question but do you guys meet for learner friendly rides? or just longer ones? i've been to kaipoi, lyttleton and blue duck cafe but nothing to far out yet haha

[200BUSA]

jobasa - what are you riding? , how long you been riding? what class license you got?. Im sure we can sort out a ride sometime for you tag along.
Wednesday rides used to be for the learners to come along and learn and get some tips. But over the years it has changed to much. It is called Wednesday night ride. But has changed to Wednesday night dinner.
PM me or post up here and we will sort out a ride.

[200BUSA]

Great ride on Monday Shoshoni. Good roads and the traffic was fairly well behaved. Great day. Cheers.

[Shoshoni]

If the weather is good this coming weekend will be heading to Murchison, if anyone else is keen in coming along I post a meeting point and time.

[jobasa]

If the weather is good this coming weekend will be heading to Murchison, if anyone else is keen in coming along I post a meeting point and time.

dang that sounds like me! i'm on call though xD. what an awesome day it was today! i went out to diamond harbour with a buddy on his new r3, that thing is surprisingly really easy to ride

[200BUSA]

Ride this weekend. Sat or Sun if weather good. ideas?

[Shoshoni]

Ride this weekend. Sat or Sun if weather good. ideas?

I'm keen for Sunday, weather looks more promising for the day.
Maybe another trip up to Kaikoura?
Meet at the peg 10am, I'll try and have a full tank this time :-)

[200BUSA]

Sounds good.

[200BUSA]

I'm keen for Sunday, weather looks more promising for the day.
Maybe another trip up to Kaikoura?
Meet at the peg 10am, I'll try and have a full tank this time :-)

Time for another ride dude. im working through this year with just stat days off. so we will have to do a run round the block.

[CJR]

Hi guys, I'd say I'm a new rider here.. But I don't have a bike yet, waiting on a vehicle to sell to fund a purchase.

Anyway, I see you all talking about routes such as 'The Block', I had a quick look but couldn't find much. Is there a listing/map of popular routes around Chch?

[Shoshoni]

Anyway, I see you all talking about routes such as 'The Block', I had a quick look but couldn't find much. Is there a listing/map of popular routes around Chch?

The Block is not one particular route there is a lot of different ways to travel, and it depends on who suggested the route.
In short head towards Nelson via any number of routes then loop back to Christchurch or the Lower Block would be Hokitika, Wanaka then back to Christchurch, whatever way the ride goes it will be a day trip.

[CJR]

The Block is not one particular route there is a lot of different ways to travel, and it depends on who suggested the route.
In short head towards Nelson via any number of routes then loop back to Christchurch or the Lower Block would be Hokitika, Wanaka then back to Christchurch, whatever way the ride goes it will be a day trip.

Oh, so.. Quite a distance then. I need to find some shorter rides to head out on, get some practice and more confidence before I take on anything that big!

[Cosmik de Bris]

Oh, so.. Quite a distance then. I need to find some shorter rides to head out on, get some practice and more confidence before I take on anything that big!

There are quite a few good shorter rides. Akaroa of course, but best done on a weekday I think, it's a 2 hour ride depending on where you live. North through Waikari on some back roads to Culverden then right through Rotheram, Waiou, Leader Valley to Cheviot and home, 3 hrs, although the earthquakes may have damaged a bit of this route. Arthurs, Greymouth, Reefton, Lewis pass, home, about 6 hrs, better to go the other way around though since the Lewis is the good bit and you may be a little tired by the time you get there otherwise. A good short run is go towards Akaroa but take a left at the Blue Duck, or whatever it is called, through Gebbies pass, through Teddington to Governors Bay and then either Lyttleton and the tunnel or Dyers pass. I do this one on my way home from work sometimes. There are some flatter runs out Lincoln, Springfield, Motukara etc.

Cheers

[200BUSA]

If weather is good on Saturday 28-1-17 might go for a ride to Kaiteriteri. 846km return trip. Should be a good day ride. Will be leaving early.

[Katoom950]

If weather is good on Saturday 28-1-17 might go for a ride to Kaiteriteri. 846km return trip. Should be a good day ride. Will be leaving early.

Day ride??? :shit: Are you completely mad or just young and full of motivation/energy?:laugh:
That is quite a ride for one day especially with the road works and trucks etc on the Lewis pass.:no:
If you want to go South, I'll be keen. I just went through Queenstown, Cromwell, Alexandra, Invercargill and Bluff, then back home through Dunedin, Oamaru, Timaru, Ashvegas etc. The roads down south are awesome and the traffic is quite light, very few cops as well. I'm riding a 99 Busa, so would be good to ride with another Busa too! :niceone:

[200BUSA]

Day ride??? :shit: Are you completely mad or just young and full of motivation/energy?:laugh:
That is quite a ride for one day especially with the road works and trucks etc on the Lewis pass.:no:
If you want to go South, I'll be keen. I just went through Queenstown, Cromwell, Alexandra, Invercargill and Bluff, then back home through Dunedin, Oamaru, Timaru, Ashvegas etc. The roads down south are awesome and the traffic is quite light, very few cops as well. I'm riding a 99 Busa, so would be good to ride with another Busa too! :niceone:

Was going to see daughter. Easy day ride. About a ten hour trip. Only half of the big block ride. Shoshoni and i head out for rides so come along with the busa boys sometime for a ride

[200BUSA]

Great ride on Saturday. Weather was awesome and the roads pretty good. Thanks for coming along Shoshoni. The road from Reefton to Springs Junction was perfect. Very little traffic on that section. Traffic to and from Nelson -busy. Road works a pain. Over all it was a great ride. Heading South for the next ride.

[mulletman]

This weekend ? what day..

[Shoshoni]

Great ride on Saturday. Weather was awesome and the roads pretty good. Thanks for coming along Shoshoni. The road from Reefton to Springs Junction was perfect. Very little traffic on that section. Traffic to and from Nelson -busy. Road works a pain. Over all it was a great ride. Heading South for the next ride.

Yep had a blast, I do like that road from the Upper Buller Gorge back to Springs Junction.


This weekend ? what day..

I'm keen I haven't been south for awhile.

[mulletman]

Tekapo - Mt Cook ?

[200BUSA]

Tekapo - Mt Cook ?



Sounds good, weather dependant. Working Saturday.

[mulletman]

How bout Sunday leave BP Rolly 09.30 , weather looks awesome all weekend :woohoo:

[Shoshoni]

How bout Sunday leave BP Rolly 09.30 , weather looks awesome all weekend :woohoo:

See you Sunday Morning :niceone:

[200BUSA]

How bout Sunday leave BP Rolly 09.30 , weather looks awesome all weekend :woohoo:




See you then.

[Shoshoni]

That was a good ride, here are a couple of pic's

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[200BUSA]

Was a great ride. Great company thanks guys. Im knackered

[mulletman]

Yep fantantastic day

[200BUSA]

Sunday looks good for a ride

[Shoshoni]

Sunday looks good for a ride

Did you go for a ride Sunday, I was down in Dunedin grey skys and cold.

[SVboy]

Quiet ride tomorrow. Pleasant point via Fairlie. Meet at Aylesbury/ State hi way one corner ( burnham military camp) at about nine fifteen tomorrow.

[200BUSA]

Have to miss this one, at work till after 10.

[SVboy]

Good ride.

[sopachrga]

Anyone planning on a ride this weekend?

[200BUSA]

Anyone planning on a ride this weekend?

Might go for a ride tomorrow

[Shoshoni]

Might go for a ride tomorrow

Where are you thinking of heading?

[200BUSA]

Where are you thinking of heading?

Not sure yet. Maybe gorges. Check in Sunday morning. Maybe leave about 9 or 10

[Shoshoni]

Not sure yet. Maybe gorges. Check in Sunday morning. Maybe leave about 9 or 10

10 sounds good things should have warmed up by then :yes:

[200BUSA]

10 sounds good things should have warmed up by then :yes:

I slept in. You still heading out for ride?

[Shoshoni]

I slept in. You still heading out for ride?

Yep went for a short ride, anyone up for a ride Easter weekend?

[200BUSA]

Yep went for a short ride, anyone up for a ride Easter weekend?

Yes. Where will we go. Block? Murchison for lunch? Or South?

[Shoshoni]

Yes. Where will we go. Block? Murchison for lunch? Or South?

The Block would be a good run and if it doesn't look like we would make it back before dark the ride can be cut short.
Now just hope the forecast changes for the Weekend.

[200BUSA]

The Block would be a good run and if it doesn't look like we would make it back before dark the ride can be cut short.
Now just hope the forecast changes for the Weekend.

I'm all set to go. Hope it stays clear.

[Shoshoni]

I'm all set to go. Hope it stays clear.

Meet at the Peg 9:30am Saturday Morning.

[200BUSA]

That was an enjoyable ride.

[200BUSA]

So this weekend anyone up for a ride? Or maybe Anzac day if weather is fine.

[CJR]

Not sure I'd be able to keep up!

[Shoshoni]

So this weekend anyone up for a ride? Or maybe Anzac day if weather is fine.

Where are you thinking of heading, the coast to Kaikoura to see how much of the coast line has changed or Fairlie for a pie run?
Sundays weather is looking good at this stage.

[200BUSA]

Where are you thinking of heading, the coast to Kaikoura to see how much of the coast line has changed or Fairlie for a pie run?
Sundays weather is looking good at this stage.

I dont mind which one. Sunday should be good. Hmmm pies.

[200BUSA]

What time Sunday?

[Shoshoni]

I dont mind which one. Sunday should be good. Hmmm pies.


What time Sunday?

9:30 - 10am if we're going south, meet at the Z Petrol Station bottom of Cashmere.

[200BUSA]

9:30 - 10am if we're going south, meet at the Z Petrol Station bottom of Cashmere.

See you then.

[Shoshoni]

That was a good ride, have to stop at the Geraldine Orchard Farmshop & Cafe another time that mocha was good.

[200BUSA]

That was a good ride, have to stop at the Geraldine Orchard Farmshop & Cafe another time that mocha was good.

Ride was great. The cafe is a good wee watering hole. Will stop there again.

[Hads]

Doing a round trip from Akaroa to Waikari this saturday (29th Apr) morning, if anyone is keen to tag along. I will be leaving Akaroa at 7am, going up the duvauchelle stock route, then making my way to Waikari via Ram paddock Rd.

[Shoshoni]

Doing a round trip from Akaroa to Waikari this saturday (29th Apr) morning, if anyone is keen to tag along. I will be leaving Akaroa at 7am, going up the duvauchelle stock route, then making my way to Waikari via Ram paddock Rd.

I think you'll have more luck in the Christchurch Adventure Riders https://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/showthread.php/133817-I-m-looking-for-Christchurch-Adv-rides
I was thinking about going out on the DR, but I have to get some parts first.

[200BUSA]

Time for another ride. Weather hasnt been to bad so far.

[Shoshoni]

Avon City Suzuki team is doing a shop ride via the Inland Route to The Checkered Flag, Rangitata. Sat, 14-10-17 Meeting 9:30am departing 10am with full tanks :psst:

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[pyroguy55]

They even have my new bike pictured but it hasn't arrived yet :(

[200BUSA]

Any one heading out for a ride this weekend?

[Shoshoni]

Any one heading out for a ride this weekend?

Where were you thinking of heading, I did the Coastal route to Kaikoura the other weekend and it's full of road works:facepalm:, came back via the Inland Route which wasn't that bad.

[Joshsed]

Beaut day today, anyone have any rides planned? Would love to get out, bike is finally back together & ready to ride!
Text or call me on 0211503397

[200BUSA]

Ride next week if weather is good.

[Shoshoni]

Ride next week if weather is good.

It looks like Saturday is the Better day for a ride.

[200BUSA]

Back to work on the 8th. So catch up for a ride before then.

[200BUSA]

Ride to Nelson Tuesday 2nd.

[200BUSA]

Saturday or Sunday for kaikoura ride?

[Shoshoni]

Saturday or Sunday for kaikoura ride?

Should be a nice cruisy ride, just have to decide on a day and time.

[200BUSA]

Saturday I am working till 10:30am.:mad:

[Shoshoni]

Saturday I am working till 10:30am.:mad:

How about Sunday meet at the Peg 9:30am and head out.

[200BUSA]

Great ride up the inland road to Kaikoura. Was busy coming back the coastal road but excellent day.

[Cosmik de Bris]

Went on Triumph Owners ride to Bealy pub on Saturday, low traffic, minimal roadworks, pretty warm. Great ride though, met an american guy at Bealy who is going to ride the Dragon's Tail when he gets home, on a hog though, what's up with that?

Cheers

[Shoshoni]

Great ride up the inland road to Kaikoura. Was busy coming back the coastal road but excellent day.

Yes a very pleasant day out for a ride, I'm thinking about having a go at Punakaiki if the weather is good last time was such a nice trip.

[200BUSA]

Yes a very pleasant day out for a ride, I'm thinking about having a go at Punakaiki if the weather is good last time was such a nice trip.

Getting close to good weather time and the good rides. Riding to work each day over winter hasn't been to bad. Been very mild winter.
New bike coming soon for summer. Then some varied block rides.

[200BUSA]

Finally been told bike has been written off. Now the wait for payout and then new Busa. Should be all healed up by then and riding again. Roll on summer.

[mulletman]

Finally been told bike has been written off. Now the wait for payout and then new Busa. Should be all healed up by then and riding again. Roll on summer.

What happened Craig ?

[200BUSA]

What happened Craig ?

Was going home from work. Guy run a red light and took me out. Luckily worst injury apart from the bike was broken wrist. Bad intersection though. My mate got killed there 6 months ago on his bike. Red light runner took him out.
I now won't use that road to go to and from work.

[mulletman]

Sorry to hear about your mate and you to....what road was it ?

[200BUSA]

Sorry to hear about your mate and you to....what road was it ?

Yaldhurst Road and Peer Street. It's always the Yaldhurst Road traffic that seem to run the red lights.

[200BUSA]

Busa is on Trade me $1 reserve. Another Busa in the garage now. Waiting on the new one next year. Ready for a ride soon.

[200BUSA]

Had a quiet run up to Cheviot the other day. Back to work on the 7th. So if weather holds out will try a run around the block.

[200BUSA]

Time for another ride next weekend Shoshoni. Will have license back. Hope your new ride is going well.

[Shoshoni]

Time for another ride next weekend Shoshoni. Will have license back. Hope your new ride is going well.

Sounds Good, I'm keen

I dropped the bike the other week damn thing landed on my foot all 200kg of it, worst part about it was it happened while I was parking
steep camber on one side nothing for my foot to reach leant the other way and couldn't catch it in time :facepalm:

[200BUSA]

Bugger. Hope the foot and bike are ok.