Queen's Birthday South Island ADV Ride

**Trials Rider** · 19th May 2011, 15:28

there was the option of the looksee down the top Slab Hut Creek track on Sunday as we come out of Big River Hut,[/QUOTE]

Slub hut creek track of the end of the saddle road is not suitable for Adv bikes, long large bog holes and deep mud, given the amount of rain there at the moment I would fine somewhere else to go, or take some bloody good ropes, you will need them

**NordieBoy** · 19th May 2011, 16:35

Originally Posted by Trials Rider

Slub hut creek track of the end of the saddle road is not suitable for Adv bikes, long large bog holes and deep mud, given the amount of rain there at the moment I would fine somewhere else to go, or take some bloody good ropes, you will need them

No problems. I've got a folding shovel and some spare bungys...

What could possibly go wrong?

**JATZ** · 19th May 2011, 19:11

Originally Posted by ADVGD

First detail to confirm, what time do you Nelson boys want to meet up at Maruia on day #1 (Saturday)?

I reakon late morning will be early enough, it's a couple of hours from here. Say 10:30-11:00 ish ( I can be more vague if you like

)
MrsJ will sit this one out so Piglet will be joining us.

**ADVGD** · 19th May 2011, 19:56

Originally Posted by Trials Rider

Slub hut creek track of the end of the saddle road is not suitable for Adv bikes, long large bog holes and deep mud, given the amount of rain there at the moment I would fine somewhere else to go, or take some bloody good ropes, you will need them

Seems you know the area well, always up for a little local knowledge, on the other hand, always up for a gnarly track too

Originally Posted by NordieBoy

No problems. I've got a folding shovel and some spare bungys...

What could possibly go wrong?

I like your style

Originally Posted by JATZ

I reakon late morning will be early enough, it's a couple of hours from here. Say 10:30-11:00 ish ( I can be more vague if you like

)
MrsJ will sit this one out so Piglet will be joining us.

Good stuff, post 1 updated...

**Woodman** · 19th May 2011, 20:16

Sound fantasic, but can you put a very big question mark next to my name.

**Trials Rider** · 19th May 2011, 20:17

Yes bro Andi and I know this area very well, we have be 4WDing for a loooong time over there.

Would be most happy to lead you astray.

The green hut track is rutty, bouldery, bit of mud and small creek crossings, steepish in places but rideable on a Adv bike, and a good place to have your playlunch at the end.

**Woodman** · 19th May 2011, 20:24

is there anyone that is going on this ride that has experience with undrowning a KLR?

may be a useful thing to know maybe?

**JATZ** · 19th May 2011, 20:25

Originally Posted by JATZ

Man are we gunna get wet and cold and fall off lots

can't wait

And muddy too by the sounds of it

**Crim** · 19th May 2011, 20:51

Originally Posted by Woodman

is there anyone that is going on this ride that has experience with undrowning a KLR?

may be a useful thing to know maybe?

Still trying to get permission form the CFO - but two of the four bikes I have seen drowned this year will be there (and if Matt can swap a shift..........) - so that be experience I reckon! Dave (he must be called that with all the NADS boys in attendance) knows a thing or two and I have seen a KLR drowned in a magazine recently, now where was that???? Keen to bring my heavy old girl along for a play in the mud but need a new tyre, don't think the E07 will be quite knobbly 'nuff

and haven't broken that bit of news to 'er indoors yet so don't like my chances

**Crim** · 19th May 2011, 22:27

and just realised (or was reminded) it is my bloody wedding anniversary

oh well - look forward to the photos!

**Monstaman** · 19th May 2011, 23:09

Originally Posted by Crim

and just realised (or was reminded) it is my bloody wedding anniversary

oh well - look forward to the photos!

Ha mine is Friday20th so gettin it outa the way first

**Monstaman** · 19th May 2011, 23:13

Originally Posted by Trials Rider

The green hut track is rutty, bouldery, bit of mud and small creek crossings, steepish in places but rideable on a Adv bike, and a good place to have your playlunch at the end.

Most tracks are flattish steepish, mostly dry sorta wet, very greasy good traction, sloping slightly kinda vertical and very easy except for the hard bits and with Nordies bungys.... well ... bugga me ... too easy!!

**ADVGD** · 20th May 2011, 08:32

Originally Posted by Woodman

Sound fantasic, but can you put a very big question mark next to my name.

Request denied, see you at 10:30 on Saturday mate

Originally Posted by Trials Rider

The green hut track is rutty, bouldery, bit of mud and small creek crossings, steepish in places but rideable on a Adv bike, and a good place to have your playlunch at the end.

That sounds mint!

Originally Posted by Monstaman

Most tracks are flattish steepish, mostly dry sorta wet, very greasy good traction, sloping slightly kinda vertical and very easy except for the hard bits and with Nordies bungys.... well ... bugga me ... too easy!!

When you put it like that, well, it sounds like a piece of cake

**mattsdakar** · 20th May 2011, 09:59

Originally Posted by Woodman

is there anyone that is going on this ride that has experience with undrowning a KLR?

may be a useful thing to know maybe?

What was that you were up to on the Serpentine in January???

Looked to me like you were getting plenty of practice!

I'm still working on getting away on this trip, I've managed to get my Sunday shift off, just need to swap my Saturday and I'll be there too