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200BUSA
28th December 2007, 21:47
Im off for a ride to Kaikoura,departing from the Peg Hotel carpark at 10.30am Wed 2nd.Going via the inland route and return the coastal road.Anyone that wants to come along be at the Peg about 10am.Im on holiday and cant do weekend rides so im making the most of my time off with some ride time.If to wet then ride will be on the 3rd.
laRIKin
29th December 2007, 07:29
Could be in for the 2nd for the ride.
On the 3rd I'm going for a test ride with a friend so she can test ride two bikes.
Not sure if she want to go that far and we will be on cruiser's so will be a bit slower.
200BUSA
29th December 2007, 07:42
Its just a cruisy ride -not fast,as a mate has a new bike and still getting used to it so he wont go fast at all.
laRIKin
29th December 2007, 07:57
Will ask the owner of the shop and the girls.
We will have to be back by 3:30 as the shop shuts at 4.
MTW
29th December 2007, 13:17
I'd be keen to tag along on that, need to do some more (cruisy) miles on my new front tyre and kaikoura sounds like the run to me. And if not too tired, might even be able to make the 6pm meet at BK moorehouse, if my arse is not complaining too much. :-)
SDU
29th December 2007, 13:37
Well if it's a cruisy ride I could be in too!
Never ridden to Kaikoura before so it'll be a bit of a adventure for me.
MTW
29th December 2007, 16:59
Yeah I haven't done Kaikoura via the inland road, workmate was telling me it's a great road. Looking forward to it already.
Ghost_Bullet
29th December 2007, 18:30
Yeah I haven't done Kaikoura via the inland road, workmate was telling me it's a great road. Looking forward to it already.


It is not to mad nick either, was along there today:headbang:, ya just got make sure the eyes and brain are awake, a couple of dodgy corners (loose stuff), but if you are on it, there is no way they will trip you up. It is a beuty of a route up in there... have fun people... I gotta be working that day.

The Mt Lyford lodge is not a bad spot to stop for a drink and feed either.
Mr Triple
30th December 2007, 20:31
This sounds like a good ride,but might be still half pissed from night be4. So I'll just see on the day:mellow:
karla
30th December 2007, 22:23
Where is the Peg? Would be good to get out for the day ~
200BUSA
30th December 2007, 22:31
The Peg is the hotel on the left just before you go onto the start of the motorway north.
Kittyhawk
31st December 2007, 01:37
Look come for a little blat norf and say hello to the Akl crew. :shutup:
laRIKin
31st December 2007, 08:27
Where is the Peg? Would be good to get out for the day ~


The Peg is the hotel on the left just before you go onto the start of the motorway north.

It's called the Belfast Tavern near the corner of Main North Rd and Dickeys Rd.
The Peg is an old nick name as it was the last stop before leaving ChCH on Stag Coacher's.
MTW
31st December 2007, 09:55
Look come for a little blat norf and say hello to the Akl crew. :shutup:

Yeah, that would be nice again one day, been a long time since I rode up that way. Maybe next summer, book plenty of time ahead to get the cheap ferry deals, $300.00 return when I looked before xmas is getting up there for a bike and rider.
Kittyhawk
31st December 2007, 11:08
Yeah, that would be nice again one day, been a long time since I rode up that way. Maybe next summer, book plenty of time ahead to get the cheap ferry deals, $300.00 return when I looked before xmas is getting up there for a bike and rider.

Ahh go on lol...I really need to head south beyond the bombays and explore...am going to try get to chch before july next year!
garfield69
1st January 2008, 20:05
The memory my last Kaikoura ride lives on:Oops: How are you 200BUSA?
I would be keen but I still have not replaced the bike, and I'm off overseas again for a month or two this weekend. Will definitely be looking for a new steed when I'm back though and hopefuly there will still be some summer left to ride it in.
Have a great ride and watch out for French tourists!
200BUSA
1st January 2008, 20:39
Long time no hear Garfield69,yeah you need to get back on a bike soon.Theres a few cheap TLR,s around so when you get back in town will organise a ride. cheers.
_Shrek_
1st January 2008, 21:07
Where is the Peg? Would be good to get out for the day ~

:who cares: but if you really need to know, in da bucket wif da rest of da pegs :stupid:
_Shrek_
1st January 2008, 21:11
Where is the Peg? Would be good to get out for the day ~


:Oops: on the Left just before you go on the motorway heading north
Ghost_Bullet
2nd January 2008, 11:28
Oh I envey you people, seen ya passin at Anberley... stonker weather for sure. :niceone:

I took a little blip up back country to satisfy a need. :msn-wink:
MTW
2nd January 2008, 18:02
Oh I envey you people, seen ya passin at Anberley... stonker weather for sure. :niceone:

I took a little blip up back country to satisfy a need. :msn-wink:

Was an excellent ride but sure to catch you next time, that inland road does have some loose stuff, not to mention pine cones, hub caps and sheep (and thier poo) and you have to take care but past that there is some beauty corners and an awesome piece of the mainland.

The tar was a bit soft too, thought there was something wrong with the bike when it started wobbling at 130kph...nope...just the hot tar.

Thanks 200busa for arranging this, excellent day out, appreciated the company you're a top bunch for sure, look forward to seeing everyone again soon for the next run.
laRIKin
2nd January 2008, 18:28
It was a good day for a ride on the flowing black river of tar.

Well done every one, a good enjoyable day.
200BUSA
2nd January 2008, 20:15
Was a great day for riding today,stinking hot.But i really enjoyed the day.Hope you all enjoyed your day?
karla
2nd January 2008, 22:24
Was a great day for riding today,stinking hot.But i really enjoyed the day.Hope you all enjoyed your day?

It was a wonderful ride, great company and sunshine galore - what more could a girl want?! (other than a faster bike). Thank you all for letting me tag along, and esp SDU for hanging at the back with me.

I went on to meet up with the Wed cruisy ride to Ashley Gorge; we made a quick stop at the Oxford Tavern then cruised back into town at a gentle pace.

Life is good and I am happy ~
SDU
3rd January 2008, 11:05
Oh I envey you people, seen ya passin at Anberley... stonker weather for sure. :niceone:

I took a little blip up back country to satisfy a need. :msn-wink:

Gave ya a wave- pity you didn't spin & around & tag along.


It was a wonderful ride, great company and sunshine galore - what more could a girl want?! (other than a faster bike). Thank you all for letting me tag along, and esp SDU for hanging at the back with me.
No problem- when you get your new bike you might have to wait for me.:scooter:



I went on to meet up with the Wed cruisy ride to Ashley Gorge; we made a quick stop at the Oxford Tavern then cruised back into town at a gentle pace.

Life is good and I am happy ~

Glad you found ya way to join the wed cruisers.


Was an excellent ride but sure to catch you next time, that inland road does have some loose stuff, not to mention pine cones, hub caps and sheep (and thier poo) and you have to take care but past that there is some beauty corners and an awesome piece of the mainland.

The tar was a bit soft too, thought there was something wrong with the bike when it started wobbling at 130kph...nope...just the hot tar.

A bit of an adventure at times ay! I thought my bike had a flat at one point, & I did the gravel dance on another but all is good.
Most interesting was a car overtaking a 4wd & caravan on a blind corner about to have a head on with a 4wd & boat, Karla & I were trying to find a spot to pass:sweatdrop:eek5:




Thanks 200busa for arranging this, excellent day out, appreciated the company you're a top bunch for sure, look forward to seeing everyone again soon for the next run.

Ditto that!:rockon: