Babes on Bikes Run

**carolvw** · 26th January 2009, 18:25

Hi, does anyone know when the next Babes on Bikes weekend away is happening?

**325rocket** · 26th January 2009, 19:45

nope, but let me know, im in.

**CHEVDEB** · 27th January 2009, 10:21

hi ya pretty sure its end of april start of may

**prettybillie** · 28th January 2009, 10:36

Anything like this happening up this way?????

**vwgrrl** · 29th January 2009, 11:22

New to these forums in a way as I don't surf the net much.. never heard of Babes on Bikes but would love to know more. I see they had a meet in Dec.. surely there's one before Apr/May? There should be with all this fine weather no?

Who organises them?

thanks

**CHEVDEB** · 12th February 2009, 14:10

hey ya ladies---They do two a year one north one south nov /dec april /may usually good turn outs of 40+ bikes,trikes always fancy dress themed ie french floozies,rehab,black n white really good rides and all girls no attitude i will find out dates for next one and post

**CHEVDEB** · 12th February 2009, 15:01

info i got back is moeraki ( between oamaru and dunedin) 28th march

not sure of theme at this stage but will try n find out.hope to see yas there!

**CHEVDEB** · 12th February 2009, 15:11

info i got back is moeraki ( between oamaru and dunedin) 28th march

not sure of theme at this stage but will try n find out.hope to see yas there!

**vwgrrl** · 23rd February 2009, 12:47

Full details will be great when you have them :-) It's a bad w/end for me but I'd really like to do it if I can.. details sooner rather than later would be great as it's quite a long way for me (nr Nelson). Thanks :-)

**CHEVDEB** · 24th February 2009, 11:23

Originally Posted by vwgrrl

Full details will be great when you have them :-) It's a bad w/end for me but I'd really like to do it if I can.. details sooner rather than later would be great as it's quite a long way for me (nr Nelson). Thanks :-)

details that came back are leaving timaru 9 am sat doing day ride with stops for food then to moeraki tavern [theme is fish wives??] not everyone does fancy dress tho definite date is 28/03/09
some accomadation still available around $40 pp any bookin u make mention babes on bikes and i think they discount it.
I still trying to work around work to try n make it so wouldnt get there til afternoon anyway alot rock in at own pace n time.

**vwgrrl** · 25th February 2009, 15:21

hey thanks for that, I have to be realistic and bow out this time but hopefully another day.. always wanted to go there.. but not in a rush! cheers

**Clairsky** · 3rd March 2009, 21:49

[QUOTE=CHEVDEB;1950673]details that came back are leaving timaru 9 am sat doing day ride with stops for food then to moeraki tavern [theme is fish wives??] not everyone does fancy dress tho definite date is 28/03/09
some accomadation still available around $40 pp any bookin u make mention babes on bikes and i think they discount it.

What sort of numbers have you got going so far? Is the accomodation at the local pub? Have you got a contact number for them? Like to get up with a couple of Southlanders ... if any going????

**CHEVDEB** · 5th March 2009, 14:16

[QUOTE=Clairsky;1963749]

Originally Posted by CHEVDEB

details that came back are leaving timaru 9 am sat doing day ride with stops for food then to moeraki tavern [theme is fish wives??] not everyone does fancy dress tho definite date is 28/03/09
some accomadation still available around $40 pp any bookin u make mention babes on bikes and i think they discount it.

What sort of numbers have you got going so far? Is the accomodation at the local pub? Have you got a contact number for them? Like to get up with a couple of Southlanders ... if any going????

sorry mate that all i got but try Moeraki tavern they may have organisers name i get info thru word of mouth.

**Xaria** · 18th March 2009, 18:09

Was packing for this weekend and found this info in my luggage

Thought I had posted it already. Too tatty to scan.

Babes on Bikes 17
Saturday 28 March 2009

Theme: Fish wives
If you would like to ride with the group riding from Timaru, Caltex service station (south end) at 9am.
Turn inland at Waimate turnoff (at Nosh restaurant) and rumble through Waimate before winding our way out through the Waimate Gorge to Kurow. From Kurow, we head back toward the coast via Duntroon. After Duntroon, turn right and cruise a few KM to a stop at the elephant rocks. If you have never see elephant rocks, then prepare yourself for something surreal... These are natural weathered limestone rock towers, which bulge out of a basin of close cropped grass. The whole thing looks like a drunken chess board and the feeling there is most definitely spooky. For the movie "Narnia" Aslans camp was filmed here

Next stop is Oamaru for lunch, at the bridge cafe (South end of the main street opposite the clock tower) Getting from Oamaru to Moeraki, normally we would suggest riding along the beautiful coast road to Kakanui... BUT... For anyone who doesn't think climate change is a reality... beach road has suffered from coastal erosion, and large parts of it have fallen into the sea... prompting the local roading authorities to close the road!! So sorry guys but its highway one for the final leg of the trip...

Accommodation at Moeraki
The recommended accommodation is in holiday homes, booked through the Moeraki beach motels ph (03) 439 4862. All bedding and linen is supplied. The motels are fully booked this weekend but can access a range of local holiday homes. Depending on which holiday home you book into, the cost is likely to be $40 or less per person. It’s a good idea to get a group together before you book so you can fill a house and all be together.

Evening meal at Moeraki:
There are three options
Because the accommodation is by way of holiday homes, you can choose to bring your own food and cook by yourself
If you really want to push the boat out, then you can dine at Fleurs Place. Dinner is $50 per head for a starter and a main course. The main course is a choice of fish or beef or a Mediterranean vegetarian pasta. Dinner is served at 7.30 PM
If you wish to dine at Fleurs place, then you need to phone and book by 25 Feb. Ph (03) 4394480 and tell them you are with Babes on Bikes
If you wish to dine at the Moeraki Tavern, they serve a good range of pub style meals at pub prices. They would like us to dine at 6.30. You should phone and book by 18th March and tell them you are with Babes on Bikes. Ph (03) 439 4705

Well that’s a bloody great amount of information! I hope it is all you need to know in order to have a fabulous weekend at Moeraki. If not being the resourceful women that we are, I'm sure we will figure it out!!

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