BIKEOI - Central Otago

**Jantar** · 22nd October 2009, 07:40

It appears we have a date, 17th November.

For those who can make it we shall leave Alexandra on Sunday 15th, pick up riders from Queenstown and Cromwell at Cromwell, and riders from Wanaka at Tarras. Times to be confirmed.
Through to Christchurch that night, and the afternoon ferry from Picton on Monday 16th. Return on the morning Ferry on Wednesday 18th through to Christchurch, and home on the 19th.

For those riders who can only manage a local protest, I should have details about a protest ride in Dunedin coming soon.

**Okey Dokey** · 22nd October 2009, 07:55

Good work, jantar! I'm afraid I can't do the Wellington ride, but will keep an eye on local rides.

**Monstaman** · 22nd October 2009, 08:19

Morning guys, all this info going to The Wanaka Motorcycle Club, Otago Motorcycle Club an many loopies around our district.

**Mikkel** · 22nd October 2009, 12:41

Originally Posted by Jantar

It appears we have a date, 17th November.

For those who can make it we shall leave Alexandra on Sunday 15th, pick up riders from Queenstown and Cromwell at Cromwell, and riders from Wanaka at Tarras. Times to be confirmed.
Through to Christchurch that night, and the afternoon ferry from Picton on Monday 16th. Return on the morning Ferry on Wednesday 18th through to Christchurch, and home on the 19th.

For those riders who can only manage a local protest, I should have details about a protest ride in Dunedin coming soon.

Is the plan to be staying in Chch the night from the 15th to the 16th? If so I might be able to provide accomodation for a couple of people. But unless people are bringing camping gear, spaces will be somewhat limited, depending upon the goodwill of partner and flatmates.

**wingrider** · 22nd October 2009, 12:43

Please see the thread re Bluebridge discounts for those of you coming across the ditch

**Monstaman** · 22nd October 2009, 13:11

Originally Posted by wingrider

Please see the thread re Bluebridge discounts for those of you coming across the ditch

Good idea wingrider, this is it for those who didn't see it.

http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/sh...d.php?t=110732

**Jantar** · 23rd October 2009, 10:32

Originally Posted by Mikkel

Is the plan to be staying in Chch the night from the 15th to the 16th? If so I might be able to provide accomodation for a couple of people. But unless people are bringing camping gear, spaces will be somewhat limited, depending upon the goodwill of partner and flatmates.

Thanks for that Mikkel. The plan is to stay in Christchurch on the night of the 15th going up and 18th coming back. I have no numbers at this stage, and don't expect too many from this area. Of course I'm hoping for plenty though.

I put up posters in the two Alexandra bike shops this morning, and hope to get some in Wanaka and Queenstown ove4r the weekend.

**Mikkel** · 23rd October 2009, 10:45

Originally Posted by Jantar

Thanks for that Mikkel. The plan is to stay in Christchurch on the night of the 15th going up and 18th coming back. I have no numbers at this stage, and don't expect too many from this area. Of course I'm hoping for plenty though.

I put up posters in the two Alexandra bike shops this morning, and hope to get some in Wanaka and Queenstown ove4r the weekend.

I was a bit hasty - I forgot I have an overseas visitor from the 6th 'til the 18th. However, I will still try and see if I can go to Wellington with the rest of you - and the offer of a dry place to sleep and park for the night still stands, I might just not be home myself but I am sure at least one of my flatmates will be.
We have a large comfy double airbed and at least 3 self-inflating tramping mattresses up for grabs. Plenty of floor space either in the living room or in the garage (according to Tank the garage isn't a bad place to sleep

)

**McJim** · 24th October 2009, 16:07

I've had a look....this seems to be about as local as it gets for me so I guess I'll just pay the extra $250 ACC...protesting will cost me more.

**Okey Dokey** · 24th October 2009, 18:23

Originally Posted by McJim

I've had a look....this seems to be about as local as it gets for me so I guess I'll just pay the extra $250 ACC...protesting will cost me more.

BRONZ (I think) South Canterbury are doing a ride in Timaru on Oct 31, according to the paper. Is there nothing in Dunedin/ Southland for you?

**flyingcrocodile46** · 26th October 2009, 09:24

I'm planning to fly down to Dunedin on the morning of the 15th to pick up a bike purchased on tardme and ride it back up to Akld (working the protest into the trip).

I am planning to start from Dunedin around mid day on 15th to ride the first 430km to ChCh then ChCh to Wgtn on the 16th.

Is there anyone else riding from Dunedin? or is there a group I can link up with in ChCh.

Am holding off booking ferry's flights etc until this is sussed.

Anyone??

**Jantar** · 26th October 2009, 09:31

Originally Posted by flyingcrocodile46

I'm planning to fly down to Dunedin on the morning of the 15th to pick up a bike purchased on tardme and ride it back up to Akld (working the protest into the trip).

I am planning to start from Dunedin around mid day on 15th to ride the first 430km to ChCh then ChCh to Wgtn on the 15th.

Is there anyone else riding from Dunedin? or is there a group I can link up with in ChCh.

Am holding off booking ferry's flights etc until this is sussed.

Anyone??

We are trying to get a few from Dunedin. have a look at http://www.southernrider.co.nz/forum...php?f=8&t=9708
The Central Otago riders will head up through the middle of the Island and stay in Christchurch on the night of the 16th, so we can all meet up there and continue north on the 16th. Best ferry times are the 14:00 (Bluebridge) or 14:35 (InterIslander).

BRONZ Otago are having a meeting this week so should know some more details soon.

**flyingcrocodile46** · 26th October 2009, 09:50

Originally Posted by Jantar

We are trying to get a few from Dunedin. have a look at http://www.southernrider.co.nz/forum...php?f=8&t=9708
The Central Otago riders will head up through the middle of the Island and stay in Christchurch on the night of the 16th, so we can all meet up there and continue north on the 16th. Best ferry times are the 14:00 (Bluebridge) or 14:35 (InterIslander).

BRONZ Otago are having a meeting this week so should know some more details soon.

Is that supposed to be 15th?

Will check the link out . Thanks