Christchurch overnight ride - August

[rosie631]

Hi everyone. No doubt most have heard of my drivebelt woes. Am feeling seriously sorry for myself. Need something to look forward to once bike is sorted. That will be in a couple of weeks but gonna be getting cold then. Am wondering if anyone would be keen for a full weekends riding maybe sometime in august. Thinking maybe up Nelson way, stay the night, then back down the west coast, but I'm open to suggestions. Too far out to make any firm plans I guess but just wanting to get an idea if anyone would be interested in doing something like this.

[stevewederell]

Reckon I could be up for that. Haven't ridden up there at all and August calander is a little thin except for Cirque Du Soliel

[Lil'M]

Sounds good, Id be keen for that. will keep a weekend aside once the time gets closer

[Shadowjack]

Yup, I'd be on for that - been promising myself a top of the South Island trip.

[helenoftroy]

Thats a great idea!Im very keen!

Please let it be before the 24th August cause im off to London to visit Tessa, my daughter!!:woohoo:

[fireliv]

Phoenix and I could be keen 2, all dependant on racing/life etc. Keep us informed.

I love nelson area, and am really wanting to ride to takaka some point.

[Shadows]

Could be a starter for that.

[rosie631]

Cool. Sounds like there's a few good keen men (and women). Will post on here in a few weeks and settle on dates, names etc. Will keep your dates in mind HOT, no problem. Cheers, guys. Am looking forward to it already.:niceone:

[Mr Triple]

Cool. Sounds like there's a few good keen men (and women). Will post on here in a few weeks and settle on dates, names etc. Will keep your dates in mind HOT, no problem. Cheers, guys. Am looking forward to it already.:niceone:


Do you have any idea at this stage where you would like to stay Rosie. Be good if we met up with some of the Nelson KBers and make a good old night of it.
I'm not sure wether I would be able to make it this far out, but think if you got a few togeather it would be a great weekend. :msn-wink:

[laRIKin]

We may be interested as well.
Depends on SDU's work and and few other things.

[Guzza]

Maruia springs might be a destination to consider, provided the pass isnt too iced up...

[rosie631]

Do you have any idea at this stage where you would like to stay Rosie. Be good if we met up with some of the Nelson KBers and make a good old night of it.
I'm not sure wether I would be able to make it this far out, but think if you got a few togeather it would be a great weekend. :msn-wink:

Yep, that sounds like a good idea. I don't know Nelson at all, so I'm happy to go along with the general consensus re accomodation. Anyone know a bike friendly motel??

[rosie631]

We may be interested as well.
Depends on SDU's work and and few other things.

Cool. Am thinking sort out a definite date in a month or so. Give people plenty of time to organise, work, baby sitters etc.

[Emlyn]

Thats a great idea!Im very keen!

Please let it be before the 24th August cause im off to London to visit Tessa, my daughter!!:woohoo:

Hey Rosie.. I am keen as too... and I can probably help out with some accomodation ideas.. though I am sure the nelson KB crew will sort us a deal.. thing will be the dates for me too... like HOT I am out if its after 21st August.. off to Canada !! Horse trekking in the Rockies! Woohoo! lol :)

[rosie631]

Hey Rosie.. I am keen as too... and I can probably help out with some accomodation ideas.. though I am sure the nelson KB crew will sort us a deal.. thing will be the dates for me too... like HOT I am out if its after 21st August.. off to Canada !! Horse trekking in the Rockies! Woohoo! lol :)

Cool. Sounds like early August will be the go then. Shall we say 8th and 9th? Might as well set date now then everyone knows where they are.

[Emlyn]

[QUOTE=rosie631;1129220145]Cool. Sounds like early August will be the go then. Shall we say 8th and 9th? Might as well set date now then everyone knows where they are.[/QUOTE


Lets suggest that and 15th 16th and see what works best for folks ... ? can go with the majority ;) What do you think? :) Hope your keeping warm and dry somewhere today.. YUCK!! :eek:

[rosie631]

[QUOTE=rosie631;1129220145]Cool. Sounds like early August will be the go then. Shall we say 8th and 9th? Might as well set date now then everyone knows where they are.[/QUOTE


Lets suggest that and 15th 16th and see what works best for folks ... ? can go with the majority ;) What do you think? :) Hope your keeping warm and dry somewhere today.. YUCK!! :eek:

Home by the fire. Not going to the maintenance night. 15, 16th no good for me cos I have my kids.

[Emlyn]

[QUOTE=Emlyn;1129220509]

Home by the fire. Not going to the maintenance night. 15, 16th no good for me cos I have my kids.

lol.. that makes 8th 9th best for sure!! :) Sounds great.. I have to be up there that weekend anyway.. so thats two for that date so far! lol...

I am still tossing up whether to go in tonight..sure is nice by the fire ;) Have a nice evening Rosie :)

[fireliv]

Sounds good to me will ruin that past Phoenix and see what he thinks. Just checked the racing calender and I cant see anything on that weekend as of yet so hopefully that will suit that crew 2!

[Dave-]

I could be keen for a ride to nelson, never been there before :)

[SDU]

I won't knowe until closer to time as I don't have that roster it. It would be fun to go, I've never ridden north off Kaikoura before, so it'll be an adventure for me for sure.

[Mr Triple]

I won't knowe until closer to time as I don't have that roster it. It would be fun to go, I've never ridden north off Kaikoura before, so it'll be an adventure for me for sure.


You'll be right SDU I can see you starting to get sick on that date already:laugh:

[Flip]

Sounds like fun, will try to make it as well.

[Ghost_Bullet]

This sounds like a ridiculous good reason to head away, will be sure to keep and eye on this thread closer to the time.

[awayatc]

Can barely plan next week let alone August.........
Always nice going to the top of the souf though......

[rosie631]

Seems to be a bit of interest. I will post on here in a month or so and get some definite idea of numbers for bookings etc. Will stick another thread up then too and see if any Nelson locals keen to meet up on the Saturday nite. :beer:

[rosie631]

OK, had thought the 8th and 9th for this but there is a local KB do being planned for the 8th. I'm now thinking 22nd and 23rd August. Sorry Emlyn and H.O.T. Other option is 5th and 6th September. Might be slightly warmer then but also getting quite close to the Pissed Penguin. Opinions please.....

[Shadows]

I couldn't have done the 8th but I could be a starter for those other dates.

[rosie631]

Perfect excuse for a KB poll lol :done:

[FJRider]

Sounds like a reasonable excuse to see if civilization exists north of the Waitaki ... :chase:

[dangerous]

ohhh blardy al... you mob are keen LOL, chilly time of the year. However by then Ill be hanging for a ride so could be keen but most likely hold off till November when the rallys crank up.
Of course I could use your w/e as an excues to 'drive' to nelson to show mum her grand sprog... could play back up for you nutters... :Punk:

[BADGRL]

Could be keen, will have to see with work closer to the time though.

[brentmc]

Sounds like a bloody good idea, will keep in mind for sure. :woohoo:

[Dave-]

I'll make my mind up like 2 days before the date (whatever that might be)

this is how we roll.

[rosie631]

I'll make my mind up like 2 days before the date (whatever that might be)

this is how we roll.

That's cool but I'm trying to get numbers to make at least tentative arrangements for accommodation. Anyone welcome to come along at last minute tho as long as they sort their own accommodation.

[brentmc]

That's cool but I'm trying to get numbers to make at least tentative arrangements for accommodation. Anyone welcome to come along at last minute tho as long as they sort their own accommodation.

At least you want have any belt problems with your new harley as shown. :laugh:

[rosie631]

At least you want have any belt problems with your new harley as shown. :laugh:

Nope, got me a chain now LOL

[dangerous]

Nope, got me a chain now LOL
ohhhh... real! pity belts are way cooler. Why did you decide to do that?

[rosie631]

ohhhh... real! pity belts are way cooler. Why did you decide to do that?
I mean on my new ride Dangerous lol. See my avatar.

[KZT]

I mean on my new ride Dangerous lol. See my avatar.

Haha You had me wondering too!!:laugh:

[dangerous]

I mean on my new ride Dangerous lol. See my avatar. WOW smother, quiter, more relible and more power... nice I like it :shifty:

Just that ya can get belt/chain conversions done on Hogleys and Buells, not uncommon, I just dont see why ya would.

[BigOne]

Seems to be a bit of interest. I will post on here in a month or so and get some definite idea of numbers for bookings etc. Will stick another thread up then too and see if any Nelson locals keen to meet up on the Saturday nite. :beer:

I'm keen to go on the 5th and 6th. There will still be a bit of grit around then but grit is good for you. It's character building.

[rosie631]

OK, Looks like September 5th and 6th is the most popular so let's go for that. Hopefully my old girl will be all sorted or I will have a new one. Gives me an extra couple of weeks to get that all organised too.
Will try to get a more definite idea of numbers and look at accommodation in a couple of weeks.

[rosie631]

Hi guys. Well, have got the new bike but now forking out for two new tyres. Have decided I'm gonna have to cancel this ride. New dates are a bit close to Pissed penguin and I don't think finances will allow me to do both.
If anyone is still keen and wants to take over organising this ride, please feel free.

[dangerous]

Hi guys. Well, have got the new bike but now forking out for two new tyres. Have decided I'm gonna have to cancel this ride. New dates are a bit close to Pissed penguin and I don't think finances will allow me to do both.
If anyone is still keen and wants to take over organising this ride, please feel free.

weeeheeeee... new bike for rosie, well giz a pic :wari:

[MyGSXF]

If ya's do get up here on the 22nd.. you're welcome to come around to my place.. tis my 40th that day.. :shit: :crybaby: so having a bit of a doo.. :drinknsin

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