Christchurch to Dusty Butt, Friday 20 Jan

[mattsdakar]

Yes please for me.
Can those from Mid Canterbury meet you at Terrace Downs?

Hey Struan,
In a word no, you'll welcome to join us but we arent going past Terrace Downs .. Rakaia Gorge Bridge or sh 77/Blackford Rd would be best
Rgds

[mattsdakar]

WHY THE LIMIT , MATT??
Is it because too many bikes might freak the farmers out?
They would apprietiate the $$$$$ ,I,m shure.
Might pay to ring em again & get thier views??
-------AND.-------

Are,nt we doing the same ,going over farms with unlimited No,s. on the DUSTY itself???

Being a farmer myself ,and haveing had rides through my farm in the past,No,s. dont worry me,as long as they all go thru in a fairly short timeframe------say 4 hours.

You deserve a few 'DB,s' for organiseing this.

Yes n No Alan

Firstly it's not the same as the Dusty as we aren't all riding at our own pace, we will be riding together at the pace of the slowest rider.
I don't really won't to try and keep 40 bikes together in one group, it will take forever. If you remember last year we only had 20bikes and guys were getting lost, going the wrong way, chickening out etc etc
I was told by several people that one of the stations (Lake Heron) wouldn't allow us to go thru their property so was pleasantly surprised to get their nod so I don't won't to push it. I will be giving priority to those of you who are coming from further a field as Canterbury based riders can do this route anytime they see fit after a few phone calls. Again I'll see how the numbers stack up before making any firm numbers cutoff
Rgds

[joshkies]

count me in. i see your giving the one dayer a go, good on you, good luck

[alane]

[QUOTE=mattsdakar;1130224707]Yes n No Alan

Firstly it's not the same as the Dusty as we aren't all riding at our own pace, we will be riding together at the pace of the slowest rider.
I don't really won't to try and keep 40 bikes together in one group, it will take forever. If you remember last year we only had 20bikes and guys were getting lost, going the wrong way, chickening out etc etc
I was told by several people that one of the stations (Lake Heron) wouldn't allow us to go thru their property so was pleasantly surprised to get their nod so I don't won't to push it. I will be giving priority to those of you who are coming from further a field as Canterbury based riders can do this route anytime they see fit after a few phone calls. Again I'll see how the numbers stack up before making any firm numbers cutoff
Rgds[/QUOTE



YEP! ---Fair enough Matt.

Talking with a mate tonight,& we agreed ,its very appealing to get the chance to go over new country that we prolly would,nt organise/see if we were arrangeing a ride from here in the North Island.
I.E ----GRAB the chance.

[timg]

I'm in it you'll have a slo old fulla

[Dont Know]

Hi Matt, please count me in for the ride down on Friday, combined with the DB on the weekend this just adds up to great adventure.

Cheers

[socialites]

Hi Mate, please include me in the ride to Fairlie on Friday, I am heading down from Auckland earlier the week.

Cheers

[GLG]

As per the title.......
For those of you doing the Dusty Butt ride who are staying in Christchurch Thursday night and want to meet up with other DB entrants for a leisurely day ride down to Fairlie register here.
The plan is to meet at the Caltex service station, corner Yaldhurst and Russley roads (near airport) at 0800 for briefing then head away soon after.
Planned route will involve riding up a section of the Waimakariri river recreation area before heading up the Rakaia river thru Glenfalloch Station to Lake Heron Station then on to Mayfield or Mt Sommers for gas and a bite before heading thru the Orari Gorge to Fairlie.
I have spoken to all stations involved and have secured us access but there are tariffs for each station that I will be collecting at the Caltex servo (please bring 2x $10 notes)
The route is reasonably tame and is suitable for two up riding or for loaded up solos.
Because of the numbers of riders entered in the DB this year I may have to limit numbers to 30 odd but will see what sort of response I get back, first in best dressed
Have a safe new years, i'll see you on the 20th
Regards Matt

hi wish to register my son and I and 2aussie visitor thanks for the ride to fairlie thanks gary

[XF650]

Hey Struan,
In a word no, you'll welcome to join us but we arent going past Terrace Downs .. Rakaia Gorge Bridge or sh 77/Blackford Rd would be best
Rgds

Yeah, I'd need my jet boat if trying to meet you from Terrace Downs.
See you at Blackford Rd then.

[bigreddog]

i'll be with xf650 at Blackford RD

[mattsdakar]

Jeppers,
Posted 2 days ago and already 26 riders, this might need a rethink, might have to split into two groups???

[thepom]

Count me in......with enough drugs anything is possible....

[Crisis management]

Jeppers,
Posted 2 days ago and already 26 riders, this might need a rethink, might have to split into two groups???

Yeah, you may have to Matt as there is 6 of us from the land of Jaffa's hoping to join in..... we will be at Methven over night so will join up where Struan is meeting you (assuming we don't get lost or mislaid).

If it is too many please let us know as soon as possible so we can adjust our route to suit.

Thanks Iain

[timg]

we will be at Methven over night so will join up where Struan is meeting you (assuming we don't get lost or laid).

Thanks Iain

Highly likely - they're not fussy in Methven

[alane]

Yep! MATT.

I,ve got another 4 "hangers on" from the Naki that want o come along---joining in @ Blackford Rd./77 corner.