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Molly
25th January 2009, 21:47
Coming from the UK I miss the Sunday bike congregations. Other Brits may remember the hundreds of bikes that'd drift in and out of Rivington Barn or Devil's Bridge each Sunday. The scene would be repeated throughout the country (usually where good roads coincided with good bacon sandwiches).

So, where do Christchurch bikers end up? A dozen or so at Hororata or Methven hardly seems to cover it. Are you all keeping something from me?
dangerous
25th January 2009, 22:04
Well thats easy to answer http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/showthread.php?t=90076

Plus this w/e comming you will find a large group at the Woodstock rally on the coast.
FJRider
25th January 2009, 22:12
Go out to Darfield an wait...they will come...
James Deuce
25th January 2009, 22:56
You do realise that NZ has the population of Hampshire spread out over 2 main islands that have a slightly greater land area than the UK right?

You're not ever going to recreate Box Hill here and the Sth Island in particular is hugely underpopulated with less people living there than Auckland, NZ's most populous city. 40 bikes in one place is a big congregation here. 100s of bikes is a rally or a protest ride. 1000s is a really big rally.
Mikkel
26th January 2009, 07:39
You do realise that NZ has the population of Hampshire spread out over 2 main islands that have a slightly greater land area than the UK right?

And that is actually what is so brilliant about this country... :yes:
Jantar
26th January 2009, 08:07
Coming from the UK I miss the Sunday bike congregations. Other Brits may remember the hundreds of bikes that'd drift in and out of Rivington Barn or Devil's Bridge each Sunday. The scene would be repeated throughout the country (usually where good roads coincided with good bacon sandwiches).

So, where do Christchurch bikers end up? A dozen or so at Hororata or Methven hardly seems to cover it. Are you all keeping something from me?

This weekend they all congregate at Woodstock. Next Weekend its at Galloway.
NighthawkNZ
26th January 2009, 08:22
the Sth Island in particular is hugely underpopulated with less people living there than Auckland, NZ's most populous city.

Just the way we like it too... ;)
rastuscat
26th January 2009, 08:48
The Wheatsheaf pub seems quite popular. Normally lots of bikes gathered there at weekends.Out past Governors Bay
mdnzz
26th January 2009, 08:59
The mak pub at bridgend, bikes there every weekend, mostly hogs and such but it another good stoppin off point for runs north.
MIXONE
26th January 2009, 09:03
The Wheatsheaf pub seems quite popular. Normally lots of bikes gathered there at weekends.Out past Governors Bay

And the owners are bike enthusiasts too.
Molly
26th January 2009, 09:10
Cheers for the replies. I appreciate it's a smaller population etc. but I'm convinced the 'petrol head ratio' is much higher (another thing I love about NZ) so just wondered.

OK, look out for a green Guzzi or, if I get the swap for my Road King, a black V-Rod.

:-)
dangerous
26th January 2009, 16:35
The mak pub at bridgend, bikes there every weekend, mostly hogs and such but it another good stoppin off point for runs north. Thats the Rangiora Riders hang out... if ya into turpsing up then riding like a knobe... its the place for you.


The Wheatsheaf pub seems quite popular. Normally lots of bikes gathered there at weekends.Out past Governors Bay
Thats what the 2nd post says...


And the owners are bike enthusiasts too.
Well I dint think they are, the last managment were but now its a young couple and they most welcome bikers, very acomadating, and the place has improved food wise etc... but they dont stock bloody Stella
Richi
26th January 2009, 21:17
Thats the Rangie Riders hang out... if ya into turpsing up then riding like a knobe... its the place for you.


Thats what the 2nd post says...


Well I dint think they are, the last managment were but now its a young couple and they most welcome bikers, very acomadating, and the place has improved food wise etc... but they dont stock bloody Stella

Rangi riders do u mean from rangiora or just hori's?

Doesnt sound like its for me I can ride like a knob without drinking a drop :baby:
AllanB
26th January 2009, 21:26
On a nice fine weekend you'll usually find a collection of varied bikes at/going to/coming from Little River, either stopping there or going to or coming from Akaroa. Good coffee and food there and a nice spot to chat to fellow riders.
dangerous
26th January 2009, 21:39
Rangi riders do u mean from rangiora or just hori's?
LMFAO... umm yeah good point best I edit that post :apint:
gijoe1313
26th January 2009, 22:52
The Wheatsheaf! Heck even Gremlin and I know that place care of Trump Lady's Dad showing us the local! :niceone:

Has a nice brand of ginger beer!
laRIKin
27th January 2009, 07:42
Has a nice brand of ginger beer!

You would have to be the first to recommend the GINGER beer.:Pokey:


I don't think we really congregate like what you are use to, from what I understand.

We do stop to re-fuel the bikes or us, but most of us spend most of the time riding.
We do not stop for any more than an hour (for a lazy lunch) before moving on again.

We do, do a few quick stops to keep the group together tho.