Canty Show day ride 17-11-06; 3 gorges

[Rashika]

Just a thought for those who dont want to go for huge ride I was contemplating going round the 3 gorges road (Ashley, Waimak and Rakaia) for a bit of a blat. Probably meet up about 10am-ish somewhere...

Anyone keen just post

Oh yeah if is pisses down i wont go ;)

[SDU]

Have the day off work :woohoo: Sounds good will see you there. Let us know where to meet.

[Rashika]

Have the day off work :woohoo: Sounds good will see you there. Let us know where to meet.

ahhhh beauty! See I did post it up... you thought I forgot eh? ;)

[Ghost_Bullet]

I might be keen on it, I have been looking at the big one round the block, but timming might be bad for a thing I have to be at that evening, though at the same time the weather is spossed to be crap, Though I think it was mant to be bad today, and well apart from the wind, it is nice.
Toni Marsh better have good news tonight.

[alley cat]

gutted!:crybaby:
bloody working.
have fun tho!:rockon:

[Rashika]

gutted!:crybaby:
bloody working.
have fun tho!:rockon:

bummmmmmmeeeeerrrrrrrr :(

[SpeedyGirl]

Count me in!!!! Just throw me a txt or call me on details as away from the computer in 8 mins :)

[Rashika]

Count me in!!!! Just throw me a txt or call me on details as away from the computer in 8 mins :)

will do babe ;)

[laRIKin]

Have the day off work :woohoo: Sounds good will see you there. Let us know where to meet.

Sounds like the valet service better be their as well. :spudwave:

Skirtster Gal it was good to meet you last weekend and sorry that you can not make it this time, works is necessary evil dammit.

Lets just hope that the weather is as good as it was today.

[dangerous]

Weather permiting, I could well be into that... if Fridays crap tho does it suit you others to do it Sat or Sun?

[Transalper]

Hi R. I take it you'll be up bright and early to post a where and when for the start place if this ride is a ya, or a cancelliation if it's a na .

[miSTa]

As good as it sounds I've got things to do, best do them to keep the boss happy.

[Tacoman]

hey rashika off work for the weekend so I am keen for a quick ride where abouts are you guys meeting? I live in the waimak area so let me know the time and place cheers:rockon: :scooter:

[200BUSA]

Will be in if fine tomorrow,cant Sat or Sun - Time and place of departure?

[200BUSA]

cheers - will do, i need to get out for a ride.so hope weather good.

[200BUSA]

Damn rain- What happened to the nice weather we used to get on Show day.It always used to be stinking hot.

[Ghost_Bullet]

Damn rain- What happened to the nice weather we used to get on Show day.It always used to be stinking hot.

Kinda a bizzare day, we had some water fall from the sky up here in Rangiora, but now all stopped and kinda looks like it could clear, It looks sunny out to sea? But sadly my tyres would not be suited to that much wet'ness to get out to the sun:sunny:

[200BUSA]

So will it clear enough for a ride or will it be another wet day stuck inside with the kids?

[Rashika]

right...ok...after consultations with speedy we have decided to meet at the peg about 10.30, then out thru Rangiora about 10.45-11 if anyone there wants to come along.

weather just keeps changing, had a spot of rain then sun, now dark clouds again....so we will see. If it turns to shit we can always come back via main or old west coast road

[Ghost_Bullet]

Sounds good,

What is story behind the name of the Peg? ? ?:D

[laRIKin]

We are in and will meet you at the peg.

We are not scared of a bit water, it's only water.

[laRIKin]

What is story behind the name of the Peg? ? ?:D

First stop out of town for the old stage coaches. (Basically)

[Ghost_Bullet]

First stop out of town for the old stage coaches. (Basically)

Gee there are some varying storys about this place... http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/showpost.php?p=821320&postcount=9



Hey... there is a patch of blue sky above my head right now....it appears to be increasing in size every second I look out...

[Tacoman]

dont know why 3 messages where sent "(

[Tacoman]

where abouts are you meeting in rangiora at 10.45? its only 2-3min from my house

[dangerous]

dont know why 3 messages where sent "(

I have reconmended the wee reserve just before the Ashley bridge out the other side of Rangiora.

[Tacoman]

bummmerrrr sudden changes for me :bye: so I wont be able to join you guys enjoy !

[dangerous]

Same, but my excuse is I slept in :yes:
Just seen Rashika and Speedie girl blast past, go the girls.

[MyGSXF]

Same, but my excuse is I slept in :yes:


You gettin soft in ya old age ginja....??? :shutup:

[Kickaha]

You gettin soft in ya old age ginja....??? :shutup:


He was soft well before he hit old age :bleh:

[200BUSA]

Well a great ride-a bit wet but enjoyable.Good to meet up for a ride.

[Ghost_Bullet]

Now that I am home, warm and listening the rain pounding on the roof. I bloody enjoyed the road/ride, the coldest bit was getting back on at Rakaia, until my body got cold enuf not to care anymore. The water realy seemed to penitrate from Templeton to Rangiora.
I might consider that ride to Kaikora on Sun if the weather improves.

Nice put some more faces to the names.

[laRIKin]

Yep it was a great ride until it really pissed down.

A shower dry clothes and ready to do it again, well maybe not today.

Good to put two more faces to names, great to meet you guys.

The only pic I took, just after a bit of drizzle and stopped for a coffee and muffin.
One gorge down and two to go.

[Rashika]

well THAT was an interesting ride!
Actually I really enjoyed the ride even in the rain... started out good at the peg, ok at rangiora and then just a wee drizzle at the first gorge (ashley) and then a muffin at Oxford while the rail started to pelt down.
left there and the rain decided to stop briefly till waddington and the waimak gorge, after that it started in earnest.
Got to the Rakaia gorge, man was that river was HIGH! Found our way to methven, then kinda got lost trying to find Hororata so ended up at the main drag and rakaia instead for a quick drink at the pub. Crossed the lower Rakaia river bridge, and the river was well up there as well, and headed back to chch on the main road.
Even tho it was quite wet it was surprisingly mild and i was actually comfortable in my leathers and cordura jacket. Bit damp by the time I got home, but all in all a pretty good ride...enjoyed the company, and the road even tho i could hardly see the road at times, it was fun. Actually saw quite a few bikes out as well. Funny cantabs, they get out in all kinds of weather :Punk:

[Ghost_Bullet]

Got to the Rakaia gorge, man was that river was HIGH! Found our way to methven, then kinda got lost trying to find Hororata so ended up at the main drag and rakaia instead for a quick drink at the pub. :Punk:

Ha ha , yeah I think there was some confusion there, Really we should have turned back at the Rakaia Gorge/Methven and taken the first right toward Hororata. Otherwise we should have turned left after the Rakaia bridge at on the mainsouth road.
Always good to see some different scenery anyways. And considering the wet on that last stretch, quite nice just to head home... :zzzz: of the rain a liddle bit.

[MyGSXF]

Funny cantabs :Punk:

yeah.. ya gotta watch it down there.. :shifty: there's aaaaalllllll sorts creepin round!!! :shutup:

[SDU]

Yeah it was a good ride even if I did get a bit wet by the time I got home.
It was good to catch up with new faces.

Dangerous Where were you ya lazy bugar- you weren't worried that you'd have to clean the bike after a ride in the rain were you.:dodge: