Invercargill Rides

[McJim]

Well the Southland Bikers Social group has got a few of us together and Summer is just around the corner (I feel it in my bones!). Looks worthwhile to head out for a ride on Sunday 1st February - who else is keen?

Options for the ride are as follows:

1/ "Go West" Invercargill - Riverton - Tuatapere - Manapouri - Te Anau - Otautau - Invercargill. (or a variation on that theme through the back roads)

2/ "Go East" Invercargill - Gorge road - Fortrose - Tokanui - Papatowai - Owaka - Balclutha - Clinton - Mataura - Hedgehope - Invercargill.

Whaddya think?

If you have another idea I'm all ears - just click the "I have a cunning plan" option...I have also made the poll public so if someone from Waikato f'rinstance posts an opinion we can take it out later :Pokey:

[Daffyd]

Okay, I'll start the ball rolling!

Seeing as how I'm not actually in Invers I would say "Go East", purely from a selfish point of view. You fullas could pick me up on the way through.

You do realise it's the Woodstock Rally weekend?

Might even have the jug on.

[McJim]

Okay, I'll start the ball rolling!

Seeing as how I'm not actually in Invers I would say "Go East", purely from a selfish point of view. You fullas could pick me up on the way through.

You do realise it's the Woodstock Rally weekend?

Might even have the jug on.

I rarely get a pass for more'n three hours at a time so rallies are out anyway for me. If no one else turns up I'll go myself. Couple of conversations offline have hinted that 1st Feb would be a good day for a run though.

[Crazy Steve]

Im keen,

Was just looking on trade me at the house prices in Invercargill and was wondering why anyone lives in Auckland ? ?

Moving down very very sooooon...

Crazy Steve..

[McJim]

Im keen,

Was just looking on trade me at the house prices in Invercargill and was wondering why anyone lives in Auckland ? ?

Moving down very very sooooon...

Crazy Steve..
Yep - and we still have jobs down here too. Is it true you fullas are having a recession?

[scumdog]

Yep - and we still have jobs down here too. Is it true you fullas are having a recession?

Yup, builders down here have up to 2 years worth of work ahead - vs 8 months work for the northern dudes......

[Crazy Steve]

Yep - and we still have jobs down here too. Is it true you fullas are having a recession?


Problem I see for alot of Aucklanders....

If your gonna work for nearly Min Wage ? ? Whats the fckin point..

You will never own a half decent house in Auckland...

And Nz Min wage is still Min wages in Invercargill....So wouldnt most people better off down there ? ?

If they wanted to own a Half decent house...:banana:

Crazy Steve..

[FJRider]

problem i see for alot of aucklanders....

If your gonna work for nearly min wage ? ? Whats the fckin point..

You will never own a half decent house in auckland...

And nz min wage is still min wages in invercargill....so wouldnt most people better off down there ? ?

If they wanted to own a half decent house...:banana:

Crazy steve..

shhhhhhhhhhh



Going to Woodstock anyways... have fun where ever you's goes...

[oldrider]

Why don't you all head South at a brisk pace?

Nothing to stop you going "really fast" if you like! :lol: John.

[Jez]

i wont be able to come along as i am still suffering the effects of post xmas bills ... stupid bloody electricity estimates were way low all year and now we have to catch up ... anyone got a better idea than Meridian?

anyways will try and get bike registered in a couple of weeks provided i dont get hit with more stupid bills :(

[sparky.scott]

Im keen and not working hahaha. Just tell me where to be and when and ill make sure im there!!!

[sparky.scott]

and its be rude to not have a beer in each town as we go through

[McJim]

and its be rude to not have a beer in each town as we go through

Cripes! We'll be at it all day! :rofl:

[FJRider]

A beer in each pub... and you'll never get home...

[McJim]

A beer in each pub... and you'll never get home...

Well...maybe in a casket.....

[McJim]

I've heard on the grapevine that Saturday might suit some better than Sunday. LBD how does that fit with your plans?

[DrifterIII]

What time do you intent to start,I am working that weekend but may be able to catch up somewhere.

[McJim]

What time do you intent to start,I am working that weekend but may be able to catch up somewhere.

I was thinking about 11:00am..early enough to get out and late enough to be respectable for a Sunday.

[Clairsky]

Hi there McJim. You were travelling in front of my family the other day apparently! The kids recognised the number plate.
I'd be keen for the Caitlins trip, this time without a pack on my back and tent strapped to the bike, might be quite nice.
Either way, weather/wind permitting, would be nice to get out.

[McJim]

Hi there McJim. You were travelling in front of my family the other day apparently! The kids recognised the number plate.
I'd be keen for the Caitlins trip, this time without a pack on my back and tent strapped to the bike, might be quite nice.
Either way, weather/wind permitting, would be nice to get out.
Were they in a people carrier between Wyndham and Fortrose? Or was it around Invercargill town?

[Winston001]

I'm up for a ride either Saturday or Sunday - weather depending. The Antarctic Angels used to meet outside the Post Office (now the Quest building) on Dee Street so that could be the easiest spot for everyone. Patched up of course. :yes:

Morning is best because our weather usually deteriorates in the afternoon. 10:30am too early?

My only reservation is that going through the Catlins might be a bit too far for some if they just want a short ride. Anyone thinking that, could turn off near Waikawa and head for Mokoreta, Wyndham etc after we'd had a stop and a chat.

Apart from that I'm interested in finding a circuit outside Invercargill which would be fun for an hours ride. Plenty of roads here but lots of straights. We need some corners and a good road surface. The Old Dunedin Road from Dacre is one to explore http://maps.google.co.nz/maps?hl=en&tab=wl Must be others too. Any suggestions?

[Daffyd]

My only reservation is that going through the Catlins might be a bit too far for some if they just want a short ride. Anyone thinking that, could turn off near Waikawa and head for Mokoreta, Wyndham etc after we'd had a stop and a chat.

There's about 20km of gravel through the Waikawa Valley and back towards Mokoreta. Some might not like that.

[McJim]

I've arranged with some other riders (not on KB) to meet up too.

Basically I'll be at BP on the corner of Racecourse Road and Tay Street - diagonally opposite the cemetry on SH1 at 11:00am on Sunday 1st Feb. Weather permitting we'll head out East since that was the option attracting the most REAL votes :Pokey:

to summarise for those that don't like wordy posts.

11:00 am
Sunday 1st Feb 2009
BP Service Station - corner of Racecourse Road and Tay Street

[Clairsky]

Sounds good to me. Family were on their way to Bluff, you turned off towards Tiwaii.
Sunday sounds good, respectable time. Short cut through gravel could be fun! See how we go.

[sparky.scott]

So is this plan going ahead or what?

[Winston001]

So is this plan going ahead or what?

Not if you are a former Antarctic Angel, patched up, and waiting outside the CPO on your Bonnie...... :laugh:

Otherwise - YES. :Punk:

[McJim]

So is this plan going ahead or what?

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[sparky.scott]

Oh my bad lol i didnt even realise there was a 2nd page

[Winston001]

Oh my bad lol i didnt even realise there was a 2nd page

Go to settings in your Profile and you can have 20 or 40 posts on the one page. Think I have 40. For me, most threads only go to two pages.

[McJim]

Go to settings in your Profile and you can have 20 or 40 posts on the one page. Think I have 40. For me, most threads only go to two pages.

Alternatively if you have as many people on ignore as I have then the threads can be pretty short too! :rofl:

[Winston001]

Bit windy team, see you there.

[McJim]

It's a wee bit blowy but I reckon she'll sort herself out in a wee while and we'll have nice weather. I'll still be there at 11:00 - leaving in a minute

[Clairsky]

Didn't sort itself out enough for me! I think I may have to toughen up to this Southern weather or I'm never going to get out. Tried texting you McJim to let you know I wasn't coming. Did you get it? Hope you all had a nice ride. Has chickadee still got her bike?

[McJim]

Didn't sort itself out enough for me! I think I may have to toughen up to this Southern weather or I'm never going to get out. Tried texting you McJim to let you know I wasn't coming. Did you get it? Hope you all had a nice ride. Has chickadee still got her bike?

Aha - you will have sent a text to the Newspaper Sales & Marketing manager at the Southland Times! I have sent a friendship request to you - accept that and you will get to see all my contact details.

It was a good ride - a bit blowy on the more exposed sections but enjoyable for all that. Good to meet you all. We should sort some regular rides out.

[Daffyd]

It was good to see you all and meet some new faces.

Unfortunately, in my rush to get ready to come with you I forgot my wallet, hence couldn't get petrol in 'clutha, so had to come home via the shortcut, (being prepared for sealing).

Good ride, but.

[Winston001]

Most enjoyable and interesting. Four Ducatis, two Yamahas (for a while) and two Hondas. It was a good trip even if the team did inadvertently split near Kaka Point :blush: and the cup of coffee with Daffyd was much appreciated. Thanks to McJim, Mrmoveitnz, Sparky.Scott, LDB and daughter, and Honda VTX.

Maybe see some of you at the Vincent Rally.

[Clairsky]

I bet he/she is wondering who you were going to meet!! :Oops: Te he.
Speaking of Vincent, is there anyone I can follow up on Friday? Prefer to go direct rather than via Milton as I see Dafyd maybe going.

[McJim]

Most enjoyable and interesting. Four Ducatis, two Yamahas (for a while) and two Hondas. It was a good trip even if the team did inadvertently split near Kaka Point :blush: and the cup of coffee with Daffyd was much appreciated. Thanks to McJim, Mrmoveitnz, Sparky.Scott, LDB and daughter, and Honda VTX.

Maybe see some of you at the Vincent Rally.

Where are the pictures? Gonna post them up here or in Southland Riders?

[Winston001]

Ok ok I'l just move to the other pc. Will load them here and on the group page.

Clair - I'll be leaving from Arrowtown so can't help but just head up there. The site is about 5km north of Alexandra, to your right. Signposted. Popular rally and you'll enjoy it. Take some spare food - last year the queues for food were diabolical. I'll pm my cell number.

[NighthawkNZ]

I Prefer to go direct rather than via Milton as I see Dafyd maybe going.

Well we are going via Milton Roxbourgh Alex, and plain on leaving Dunedin around midday (ish) but since you don't want to go that way :mellow:

[Clairsky]

Still deciding which way to head up. Think I'll just get on the bike on Friday and go! Got a wee cooker this time. Something extra for each rally so far. Will have to stop before I need a trailer! Will watch out for Daffyd around Roxburgh. Anyone else who knows me, give me a shout or wave. Otherwise see you all there.:2thumbsup

[Winston001]

Had a terrible time trying to upload, Murphys Law was very active. One image changed file type to .bmp when I edited it, then that image disappeared, KB refused to upload any images, then the server went down, then I discovered that one image was 14MB :crybaby:


Some likely lads and a lass.......

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[McJim]

Well it certainly beats a lineup of gixxers doesn't it? :rofl:

[sparky.scott]

Well it certainly beats a lineup of gixxers doesn't it? :rofl:
Doesnt take much :rofl: