I'm looking for Christchurch Adv rides

**thepom** · 15th November 2013, 20:53

Also might want to give the Molesworth a miss tomorrow due load of hard core mugs running themselves to death ha ha
...what doesn't kill you makes you stronger..

www.runningcalendar.co.nz/molesworth-run/

**Transalper** · 16th November 2013, 17:14

Good ride, we rushed the Molesworth a little (still took 4 hours though) as thepom had a room in Hanmer he needed to return too.
We parted ways at Blenheim and I ended up pitching the new tent a few k's before St Arnaud at the Kowhai Point Scenec reserve DOC spot for $6.
Nice little area, couple of loos and several areas to pitch a tent or park a camper.
Unfortunately the sandflys found me there too.
New tent is not all it is advertised as, the claimed 65cm vestibule actually does not exist... at all

... but thankfully there is plenty of room inside for one biker and most his important gear, including boots to stop the stones getting in them thanks to early morning ADVGD's which is what happened when my boots had to be left outside while camping with him last weekend. Panniers and topboxes can stay on the bike.
Also tried one of those hiker shelter flys, I'll never go camping without one again. Would have been great in the rain.
Some experimenting on how to get the best out of the setup is still required though... and can i fit it on the WR?

I finished with the Braeburn, Maruia Saddle, late lunch at the Hurunui and the usual backroads behind Amberley.

Pic a bit crappy.. low light and old phone camera.

**Gareth123** · 16th November 2013, 20:24

Originally Posted by Transalper

Also tried one of those hiker shelter flys, I'll never go camping without one again. Would have been great in the rain.
Some experimenting on how to get the best out of the setup is still required though... and can i fit it on the WR?

How much did the fly cost you? I've been thinking about getting one for when I use the swag roll. Roughly how big are they?

**Transalper** · 16th November 2013, 20:38

This is the one I bought..www.completeoutdoors.co.nz/mannagum-refuge-bay-camp-shelter-hiker-fly-xidp303031.html
3m x 3m $60.

They have others on their website... smaller/cheaper...
www.completeoutdoors.co.nz/oztrail-hiker-fly-xidp158286.html

3m x 3m seemed plenty big for one man with bike and tent.
No poles or pegs included though.

ADVGDs review... www.adventureguide.co.nz/articles/12/23/dmh-hike-lite-shelter-fly.php

**Gareth123** · 16th November 2013, 21:00

Thanks man.

**Shoshoni** · 17th November 2013, 18:08

Was thinking about doing the Le Bons Run anyone else interested.
Not sure about a route yet but I do want to have a look at Ol Le Bons Track I haven't been there for awhile.

**Transalper** · 17th November 2013, 18:25

I'd go if I have a free day, not sure whats what with the coming weekend yet.

**Peeteey** · 17th November 2013, 20:25

Originally Posted by Shoshoni

Was thinking about doing the Le Bons Run anyone else interested.

I'm keen! It was fun last time, lots of places I hadn't been in years

**ADVGD** · 18th November 2013, 07:01

Originally Posted by Transalper

stop the stones getting in them thanks to early morning ADVGD's

The first one up is allowed to play childish pranks on those still asleep, thems the rules

**Peeteey** · 18th November 2013, 11:46

Originally Posted by ADVGD

The first one up is allowed to play childish pranks on those still asleep, thems the rules

Ha ha! But so can the last to go to sleep, that's my rule

**Shoshoni** · 18th November 2013, 13:33

Originally Posted by Transalper

I'd go if I have a free day, not sure whats what with the coming weekend yet.

It won't be this weekend, I was thinking around 1st December.
Would you guys be interested in adding Taumutu into the mix?

**flashg** · 18th November 2013, 14:19

Sounds like a plan. I'll change my tyres for that

Sent from my RM-821_apac_australia_new_zealand_222 using Tapatalk

**Peeteey** · 18th November 2013, 20:50

Originally Posted by Shoshoni

Would you guys be interested in adding Taumutu into the mix?

I had to look that one up. It's the long sandy spit by lake Ellesmere right? Don't think I've explored that before, sounds cool.

**Shoshoni** · 19th November 2013, 15:07

Originally Posted by Peeteey

It's the long sandy spit by lake Ellesmere right?.

That's the one, there is a single sand track in there but its not to long.
The last time I did it I headed to the beach and rode across that, I haven't done any sand riding on the DR yet so I think I'll struggle.
Thought if we try that then we should try Birdlings Flat to Bossu Rd get all the that stuff out of the way in the beginning.