Round the block (22 Nov)

[miSTa]

When: Sunday 22 November 2009

Where: Meet 9:00am, leave 9:30am, Caltex Russley (cnr Russley and Yaldhurst Rds)

Route: http://maps.google.co.nz/maps/ms?ie=...6,5.410767&z=8
NOTE the slight detour to Blackball (lunch stop...maybe).

Weather: Don't care, going regardless.

Seeing how I can no longer make the Magpie Madness Rally on Saturday, laRikin and myself are going for a ride round the block (chch -> Arthurs Pass -> Lewis Pass -> chch) on Sunday.

All welcome but this wont be a ride for beginners/learners.

[Mr Triple]

Mmm Sounds great I may have to think about this one

[Shadowjack]

Barring a major Act of God, I shall be there.

[AllanB]

All welcome but this wont be a ride for beginners/learners.

You mean it's a hoon?

[miSTa]

Mmm Sounds great I may have to think about this one

Need to do more than think sport!

You mean it's a hoon?

Hoon? What is that? Nah, not really; more time riding and less time pissing around not riding.

[AllanB]

So around 550 kms for the day - what are you looking at 7.5 - 8 hours ? Been a fair while since I've done that run.

[miSTa]

So around 550 kms for the day - what are you looking at 7.5 - 8 hours ? Been a fair while since I've done that run.

Yeah about that. Its a ride I don't do often enough - to many rallys.

[laRIKin]

So around 550 kms for the day - what are you looking at 7.5 - 8 hours ? Been a fair while since I've done that run.

Just done a Google Map and it says 581k's and near enough to 8 hours.

Should be a good wee ride. (normally is)
When we have gone to Westport and done the Buller we can do it in 9 hours.
Minimal stops with one good lunch break.

I noticed that you did not include a trip in to Greymouth, miSTa.

[Transalper]

That'll shave half an hour (not going through Greymouth).
Reefton or Jacksons for Lunch would be my thoughts... if I was thinking.... edit: just noticed Blackball suggested in original post.
Like to go but just don't know.
Trying to replace brake pads at the mo but the pin is stuck.

[Dave-]

only 547kms?

[Transalper]

Is that an actual question Dave?

Just noticed the Blackball is a probable lunch destination.
My gps software estimates just 557km from my place round and home again, so that includes the ride out to the Caltex Russley.

[laRIKin]

Just done a Google Map and it says 581k's ............
I noticed that you did not include a trip in to Greymouth, miSTa.

only 547kms?

Just noticed the Blackball is a probable lunch destination.
My gps software estimates just 557km from my place round and home again, so that includes the ride out to the Caltex Russley.

Well as I know where we are riding and used Google Earth.
It came out as 581K's from the centre of town, I will stand by that.
May take my GPS to see what is comes up with. (that is if the battery's last)

At the end of the day, it is the ride we are doing and distance will be what ever it is and the weather will do what ever it wants.

I do not care either way, it is still going to be another great ride.
And I'm doing it.

Who knows we may go to Westport and do the Buller Gorge as well.

[doc]

When: Sunday 22 November 2009

Where: Meet 9:00am, leave 9:30am, Caltex Russley (cnr Russley and Yaldhurst Rds)


Seeing how I can no longer make the Magpie Madness Rally on Saturday, laRikin and myself are going for a ride round the block (chch -> Arthurs Pass -> Lewis Pass -> chch) on Sunday.

All welcome but this wont be a ride for beginners/learners.

Crikey thats a long way to travel as laRikin's "bitch".

[dangerous]

OFFS... whats the deal with doing this shit on a rally w/e

Sort it on any other randam w/e and Id be keen, and you might find a few others are aswell... any rider worth their salt will be at the magpie

[Transalper]

...... any rider worth theie salt will be at the magpie

to you D. lol.
I'd rather ride than talk shit and drink piss.


Anyone any great suggestions on how to get my stuck brake calliper pin out so I can change me pads?
Guess I might end up taking it somewhere to be fixed.
Can't go it I don't got no brakes aye.