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blackballs
18th April 2009, 19:10
Hi guys I was lucky enough to get down to the river not once but twice today, the first ride was a quick ride at 0730 this morning. Headed to the gate by top gun paintball
got there at about 0800 to find it still locked up. Ranger must have had a sleep in! Headed back up the road to Weedons rd and back down to the river bank that way.
Did the single tracks down to the issac's gate and home in time to look after the kids for a couple of hours.

At about 1330 I had some free time so I headed back to the river, This time I wanted to see if I could get back down from Intake rd, the litte metal bridge helped get me across the water race. And I was off.

Having been inspired this week by Marks Thread
http://advrider.com/forums/showthread.php?t=317350

Remove the ear plugs and mirrors( which out of interest makes the bike feel heaps smaller) and light the fires

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Which way to go, they all look so tempting.Lots of entrainment to be had

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Open and fast or tight and slow it's all here.

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<table style="width:auto;"><tr><td><a href="http://picasaweb.google.com/lh/photo/X_5f0aZyQTPyzvJFvTI07g?authkey=Gv1sRgCIfRxrH_ssuBL g&feat=embedwebsite"><img src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/_NWXByyJ91b0/SemGdEMNRqI/AAAAAAAAAFA/bXx4BA1dcYE/s800/Image027.jpg" /></a></td></tr><tr><td style="font-family:arial,sans-serif; font-size:11px; text-align:right">From <a href="http://picasaweb.google.com/blackballls/Waimak18409?authkey=Gv1sRgCIfRxrH_ssuBLg&feat=embedwebsite">Waimak 18-4-09</a></td></tr></table>
blackballs
18th April 2009, 19:15
Time to get nice and clean for the boys at DAS to fit the new shoes on Monday:clap:

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Map for those intrested
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thx

BB'http://img9.imageshack.us/my.php?image=image030vgd.jpg
blackballs
18th April 2009, 19:23
sorted thanks
98tls
18th April 2009, 19:43
Looks like a great day out,pics are fine if you double click.
Peril
18th April 2009, 19:44
Nice to see you're "using" the big KTM :2thumbsup
Once I get my new stator for the XT from England,I'm taking BishXT on a tour of the south side of the Waimak,so if you're up for it and want to explore some (nasty) tracks you may not have seen,let me know.
blackballs
18th April 2009, 20:31
Thanks Peril, I'm up for it alright. Bored with been the lonewolf every weekend.
:headbang::2thumbsup
bishxt
19th April 2009, 08:23
<b>blackballs</b> Thanks Peril, I'm up for it alright. Bored with been the lonewolf every weekend.
<b>Peril</b> Nice to see you're "using" the big KTM
Once I get my new stator for the XT from England,I'm taking BishXT on a tour of the south side of the Waimak,so if you're up for it and want to explore some (nasty) tracks you may not have seen,let me know.

Sounds good - I'd definitely like to do some more South Side tracks! I'm only 10 mins or so from the North Bank so tend to head there - plenty of stuff, but some deep mud holes so best trailed in a group if you're on a big bike:scooter:

If gravel surfing gets your vote, and the big K's certainly leave some impressive roost marks, then the Lees Valley is a good bet - went in there for a ride yesterday afternoon, up to the Okuku and then back the same way. Never seen the river so low, so it's an easy crossing!
<table style="width:auto;"><tr><td><a href="http://picasaweb.google.co.uk/lh/photo/B39Tzkm7OfBCBByTudxjvg?authkey=Gv1sRgCMW_tsbJgOjIV w&feat=embedwebsite"><img src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/_BPmUcY5QYjI/SeovSwq8X5I/AAAAAAAAAwY/q0-jkp7L7E4/s400/DSCI0010.JPG" /></a></td></tr><tr><td style="font-family:arial,sans-serif; font-size:11px; text-align:right">From <a href="http://picasaweb.google.co.uk/bishxt/LeesValley18April2009?authkey=Gv1sRgCMW_tsbJgOjIVw&feat=embedwebsite">Lees valley 18 April 2009</a></td></tr></table> <table style="width:auto;"><tr><td><a href="http://picasaweb.google.co.uk/lh/photo/sXl5Fja4kBSFww7lTOmPUw?authkey=Gv1sRgCMW_tsbJgOjIV w&feat=embedwebsite"><img src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/_BPmUcY5QYjI/SeowsbAEOeI/AAAAAAAAAwo/uHTjfXRvwhg/s400/DSCI0008.JPG" /></a></td></tr><tr><td style="font-family:arial,sans-serif; font-size:11px; text-align:right">From <a href="http://picasaweb.google.co.uk/bishxt/LeesValley18April2009?authkey=Gv1sRgCMW_tsbJgOjIVw&feat=embedwebsite">Lees valley 18 April 2009</a></td></tr></table>

Give us a shout next time you're heading out for the trails.

Cheers Bish
junkmanjoe
19th April 2009, 09:47
How far up river can you guys go, a fair way i guess.
ev0lution
19th April 2009, 14:30
Looks like some great trails... might have to check them out on my next ride down...
babysteps
19th April 2009, 15:03
How far up river can you guys go, a fair way i guess.

Northside, about 2 k's from the gorge, Southside I'm not sure

BB I'm up for a ride, just let me know :2thumbsup
Kickaha
19th April 2009, 16:19
Northside, about 2 k's from the gorge, Southside I'm not sure


Southside you used to be able to ride all the way to the Gorge
Transalper
19th April 2009, 16:35
Still can.
driftn
19th April 2009, 16:40
A few years ago when I first moved to Chch I took me wee cb250rs for a look out there, as you drive down the long straight gravel road from the entrance there is the stop bank right at the end of the road. A whole heap of young fellas doing jumps on there dirt bikes so think ok ill have a crack with out seeing the other side. I hit it hard and cleared it, apon touch down blew the fork seals out the forks and f@#ked both rear shocks. I was how ever the man. just another crazy bastard from wellington really. I miss that bike.
babysteps
28th April 2009, 16:02
So, I've had a Mental Health day today and took The Pegaso up the North side of the river. The river is sooooooo full at the moment places I used to play in the gravel are now Knee Deep in water.

THE ROAD IS FLOODED A KILOMETER FROM THE FJORD BY DOG TRIAL RD!

I was riding through water that was above my ankles when up on the pegs! :woohoo:

Be very very careful if you're heading up that way
cooneyr
28th April 2009, 16:09
So, I've had a Mental Health day today and took The Pegaso up the North side of the river. The river is sooooooo full at the moment places I used to play in the gravel are now Knee Deep in water.

THE ROAD IS FLOODED A KILOMETER FROM THE FJORD BY DOG TRIAL RD!

I was riding through water that was above my ankles when up on the pegs! :woohoo:

Be very very careful if you're heading up that way

I hear the old waimak bridge is closed cause CCC are concerned about scour around the south abutment due to the high flows.

Cheers R
babysteps
28th April 2009, 16:12
Yep it sure is, I had to sweet talk a security guard to let me past from the Kaiapoi side. Almost though I was going to have to bribe him!