Christchurch to Dusty Butt, Friday 20 Jan

**joshkies** · 3rd January 2012, 19:23

yes this is growing by the min

**mattsdakar** · 3rd January 2012, 21:04

Originally Posted by joshkies

yes this is growing by the min

I'm going to call stations back this week and check their thoughts on larger group, can see numbers possibly blowing out towards 50 odd riders

I've also decided that if thats the case I think it's best that we break into at least two groups. Think we'll do a fast and slow group, riders can self regulate as the ride goes on. The route will allow the groups to catch up at start of each station and for lunch / petrol stop which at this stage I'm thinking will be at Mt Somers Tavern so will still very much be a cruisy social ride.
I have someone in mind who has done this route before to lead the 2nd group, just waiting to hear back
However the rides still all go and should be a good day out
Cheers Matt

**alane** · 3rd January 2012, 21:09

Originally Posted by mattsdakar

I'm going to call stations back this week and check their thoughts on larger group, can see numbers possibly blowing out towards 50 odd riders

I've also decided that if thats the case I think it's best that we break into at least two groups. Think we'll do a fast and slow group, riders can self regulate as the ride goes on. The route will allow the groups to catch up at start of each station and for lunch / petrol stop which at this stage I'm thinking will be at Mt Somers Tavern so will still very much be a cruisy social ride.
I have someone in mind who has done this route before to lead the 2nd group, just waiting to hear back
However the rides still all go and should be a good day out
Cheers Matt

**mattsdakar** · 7th January 2012, 06:33

Right oh fella's,
Numbers issues resolved, Ryan and Transalper did the Glenfalloch / Lake Heron loop on Thursday and had a chat to landowners about our ever increasing numbers. Both were fine with having 50 odd riders through so it's all good.
Just to clarify costs, all three stations ask a $10 tariff per bike so total tariffs for the day will be $30 per bike which I will collect on Friday morning at meeting point. The plan will still be to split into two groups.
I personally haven't done the Glenfalloch loop so are looking forward to it too, total distance between fuel stops shouldn't be anymore than 200km
Rgds

**Transalper** · 8th January 2012, 16:48

Really wish I had taken a video camera in for one short section in there, the scree bit, was a bit of fun two up by Transalp.
She only got off and walked for a couple of minutes while I got my

workout.

No picking up of bikes needed though so quite satisfying really.

**NordieBoy** · 8th January 2012, 18:47

Looks like I'm up for this now

**bishxt** · 9th January 2012, 09:22

Hi Matt,

Sounds like the numbers issue is sorted, so you can count me in. See you at the Caltex.

Cheers Bish

**umopom** · 9th January 2012, 18:07

Originally Posted by mattsdakar

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

Hi Matt
Thanks for the PM - please add me to the list, Crazy Frog and I will meet you at the Rakia Gorge bridge.
Cheers
JC

**mattsdakar** · 9th January 2012, 18:26

Originally Posted by umopom

Hi Matt
Thanks for the PM - please add me to the list, Crazy Frog and I will meet you at the Rakia Gorge bridge.
Cheers
JC

No worries, think there will be about 6-8 of you meeting us there, I'm guessing will will be at Rakaia Gorge btwn 09:15-09:30

**dutchman49** · 10th January 2012, 18:44

Please count me in on this ride. have resheduled my ferry trip to make it happen

**Trials Rider** · 11th January 2012, 18:52

Hi Matt

I will be there and Big bro Terry as well, see you 8 am Friday at catlex

Good to see the numbers, should be a good ride

**NordieBoy** · 12th January 2012, 08:21

Originally Posted by Trials Rider

Hi Matt

I will be there and Big bro Terry as well, see you 8 am Friday at catlex

Good to see the numbers, should be a good ride

Will the Sherco have the fuel range though?

**Trials Rider** · 12th January 2012, 10:53

Originally Posted by NordieBoy

Will the Sherco have the fuel range though?

Shit with 2.2 litre fuel tank I wouldn't even get to the Caltex station in Hornby, would have lots of fun getting there.

**cooneyr** · 15th January 2012, 13:14

I was thinking about the gear I need to get to Fairlie cause we've got in-laws coming to look after little man and all the T-shirts. Have decided against putting the bike on the rack on the back of the Prado so will be taking a trailer. So if people want us to take panniers or gear bags from Chch to Fairlie on the Friday send me a PM. I live about a km from the Caltex you are departing from.

We are aiming to be in Fairlie around 4pm and would have the bags at the Gladstone from 5pm.

Cheers R

**MXNUT** · 15th January 2012, 13:38

Hi Matt, i am staying in Methven on the thursday night.

Where will be the easiest place for me to meet you all for this ride as i dont know which direction the ride is heading after ashburton