Christchurch Adventure ride (Sunday 1 Aug)

**mattsdakar** · 27th July 2010, 13:31

Hi guys,
Hungry to get my new XR650R out for a day ride and get it dirty.
Been a while since the usual suspects have got together for a ride so thought I'd put it out there.
Thinking of meeting at Caltex Russley at 0900 go up Waimak to Oxford, coffee and refuel there then go thru Ashley Gorge, Okuku Saddle then turn off thru MacDonald Downs to Waikari for gas then up to Lake Taylor/Lake Sumner if gate open and return back similar route but out thru Rangiora
Who's keen???
Rgds Matt
NB: Haven't spoken to MacDonald Station yet for permission to cross their land, usually a small Koha involved

**cynna** · 27th July 2010, 15:54

will see how i go getting the day off on sunday but i dont like my chances...

**Transalper** · 27th July 2010, 17:15

I want to say yes but will reserve my decision for a few days. It's all about fuel money you know. Do I spend it now on a day out or later on a week away... oh delema

**Peril** · 27th July 2010, 17:24

Could be keen,just re registered the XT so if it's not pissing down/wife says no,I should be there.

**joshkies** · 27th July 2010, 19:05

Hi matt josh here i did the ride down to the dusty butt with you this year. i could be keen just going to keep an eye on the weather. i went though lees valley on saturday 24 july and couldnt pass the river and had to turn back would have been a metre deep. will be in touch later in the week am wanting to take my new toy out too. xt660

**mattsdakar** · 27th July 2010, 19:31

Originally Posted by joshkies

Hi matt josh here i did the ride down to the dusty butt with you this year. i could be keen just going to keep an eye on the weather. i went though lees valley on saturday 24 july and couldnt pass the river and had to turn back would have been a metre deep. will be in touch later in the week am wanting to take my new toy out too. xt660

Hey Josh, I agree not much point going if it is pissing down, I'll check water flow through Okuku River in the morning, if it's high we can always go the other way thru Rangiora, there are no big river crossings thru MacDonald Downs, be good to see a few along

**mattsdakar** · 27th July 2010, 19:33

Originally Posted by Transalper

I want to say yes but will reserve my decision for a few days. It's all about fuel money you know. Do I spend it now on a day out or later on a week away... oh delema

Come on TA, can't put a price on fun, whats a tank of gas between friends!!!

**thepom** · 27th July 2010, 20:05

Hey Josh,good to see you,ve come to my way of thinking and bought something with a bigger tank!..I ll come along if the weather is good and I can get up the waimak without falling off....fuck I hate riverbeds......

**joshkies** · 27th July 2010, 20:57

yer i got sick of sitting on a plank, having no fuel range and not being able to carry gear now i just need heated hand grips lol think im getting soft in my old age

**mattsdakar** · 27th July 2010, 22:16

Originally Posted by thepom

Hey Josh,good to see you,ve come to my way of thinking and bought something with a bigger tank!..I ll come along if the weather is good and I can get up the waimak without falling off....fuck I hate riverbeds......

Don't worry Kenny we won't be going up any riverbeds, just gravel roads

**Peeteey** · 28th July 2010, 00:21

Hey guys, Am new to this adventure riding thing but if I can wake up (work nights) then I'm in!
Also provided I get the DR back from the shop in time

Let's hope it's

Coolio!

**RedKLR650** · 28th July 2010, 01:27

Originally Posted by mattsdakar

Hi guys,
Hungry to get my new XR650R out for a day ride and get it dirty.
Been a while since the usual suspects have got together for a ride so thought I'd put it out there.
Thinking of meeting at Caltex Russley at 0900 go up Waimak to Oxford, coffee and refuel there then go thru Ashley Gorge, Okuku Saddle then turn off thru MacDonald Downs to Waikari for gas then up to Lake Taylor/Lake Sumner if gate open and return back similar route but out thru Rangiora
Who's keen???
Rgds Matt
NB: Haven't spoken to MacDonald Station yet for permission to cross their land, usually a small Koha involved

Still doing my walk for demerit points ( only 32 more days to go ) but had a photoshoot in the forest about 3km immediately west of the Okuku Pass on Monday so after seeing that area I'm extremely envious of you lot. Bloody nice gravel roads up that way

Weather forecast isn't looking too flash at this stage though...

http://www.metvuw.com/forecast/forec...n=nzsi&tim=108

All the best, hope to catch up with you all again after the end of August

Cheers, Stu
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