Operation Mataki - SH75 to Akaroa

[scumdog]

I partly live for the bike rallys, a chance to meet mates ya havent seen for a long while, chance for a mint ride, a chance to relax and chill to a cold drink, live music and hopfully sun shine... and Im sure you will find 99% are the same, the other 1% I dont let bother me, not for all and thats just fine by me.

Like D I 'live' for rallies -we have so many to choose from down here - and heaps of mates to meet up with at each one..

And then there's the one or half-day rides with mrs S.D to Central Otago, down the Catlins Scenic Route etc - or even a short burst down to Kaka Point for a coffee (or a handle beer on a hot day) if we haven't much time.

[Subike]

Rallys for me are the chance tpo expand the group of friends I have made since changing direction in my life.
The rides too and from are sometime a challenge, depending upon the rally location.
But that does not stop me just getting on my scooter and heading out in any direction, just for the enjoyment of the ride.
The old days of the heavy drinking tosser type rally that I remember has mellowed significantly over the years, and each year they are better.
Cant remember a rally in the past 7 years where there has been fight, or an arrest....bugger, that a whole heap of dangerous foot loose careless people gathered in one place....

[Rashika]

Erm, not quite. The post would suggest that the 30km/h speed limit was temporary while they painted a cross on the road. Have a read of COPTTM and I am sure you will find that most temporary 30km/h speed limits are not set out in accordance with the legislation, but you are barking up the wrong tree with your calculated speed limit bit, that is for permanent speed limits. Having said that, most permanent 30km/h speed limits that I have seen are bullshit when it comes to the Rule that you quoted.

it wasn't a temp 30kmh sign... I think thats why I looked a couple of times before it made sense, and naturally slowed cos I dont like uncertainty on the road. the cop could easily have covered the open road sign (which was about 10 metres in front of the 30) and put the 30kmh sign just before it then it would have been a 70 to 30 change, much more logical especially as the sign was on a corner and you couldnt see around it.

as for the "rallys are just piss drink times", yeap for some that is the case, just like the normal population going to a party... it is a party for feks sake! Corse people are gonna drink and playup, but it is contained and usually safe and no-one has to drive/ride home until the next day. I feel a damn sight safer at a bike rally than I would do at a non biker party of the same size.
And for those of us who have NEVER been breathalised it is good to get a guide of what are safe limits to drink and then be ok to drive/ride the next day. Sure you can drink nothing, but as far as I am concerned life is too short to say no to everything all the time.

[GrayWolf]

Rallys for me are the chance tpo expand the group of friends I have made since changing direction in my life.
The rides too and from are sometime a challenge, depending upon the rally location.
But that does not stop me just getting on my scooter and heading out in any direction, just for the enjoyment of the ride.
The old days of the heavy drinking tosser type rally that I remember has mellowed significantly over the years, and each year they are better.
Cant remember a rally in the past 7 years where there has been fight, or an arrest....bugger, that a whole heap of dangerous foot loose careless people gathered in one place....

Fair comment and point fully conceded, as I said my rally experience was 15+ yrs ago. So maybe I was still in the 'death throes' of the beer swilling ones. recent partner? HA!! Go to a rally or a weekend jaunt? Only if there's a Hotel or at minimum a Motel booked, camping 'not an option' for her!

[Rashika]

Fair comment and point fully conceded, as I said my rally experience was 15+ yrs ago. So maybe I was still in the 'death throes' of the beer swilling ones. recent partner? HA!! Go to a rally or a weekend jaunt? Only if there's a Hotel or at minimum a Motel booked, camping 'not an option' for her!

she just does not know what she is missing out on

[scumdog]

she just does not know what she is missing out on

Damn tootin' right girl!

On my way to ANOTHER rally tomorrow - who knows who I'll meet - but I bet I'll be drinking with them and socialising with a bunch of like-minded mates from all over the country that I've met a dozens of other rallies.

A few drinks, some gas-bagging - and all the worlds problems are solved!

[SMOKEU]

A few drinks, some gas-bagging - and all the worlds problems are solved!

Isn't that exactly the thing that starts many problems?

[scumdog]

Isn't that exactly the thing that starts many problems?

"Alcamohol - the cause of - and the answer to all of lifes problems."

Homer J. Simpson, 2008.

But not at a motorbike rally - have you been to any/many?

[wasiler]

Isn't that exactly the thing that starts many problems?

http://youtu.be/hUVwR0rw5fk

[SMOKEU]

But not at a motorbike rally - have you been to any/many?

I've never had the chance to go to one, as it's always too far to ride my push bike over there.

[Coolz]

I hate you South Islanders. You've got the best roads. Your cops are all reasonable and understanding. Now I'm hearing about all these great rallies....Bastards!

[Subike]

I hate you South Islanders. You've got the best roads. Your cops are all reasonable and understanding. Now I'm hearing about all these great rallies....Bastards!

Hey there is no locked gate at the wellington warff for you northern bikers,
Get on ya bloody scooter, toss a tent and a bag on the back, fill the tank and come and join us...

[Scuba_Steve]

Hey there is no locked gate at the wellington warff for you northern bikers,
Get on ya bloody scooter, toss a tent and a bag on the back, fill the tank and come and join us...

Haven't been up here in awhile ay??? there's a locked gate it's got a boat behind it sometimes, they charge money to open it

[dangerous]

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Hey there is no locked gate at the wellington warff for you northern bikers,
Get on ya bloody scooter, toss a tent and a bag on the back, fill the tank and come and join us...

SHUT UP you oll bugger... we do not need our roads cluttered with imports from another island...

there's a locked gate it's got a boat behind it sometimes, they charge money to open it

LOL, I know that gate, and if that sometimes boat aint there and the gates open one does not want to be riding on through, would make a good birdman ramp tho...

At this point in the thread Id just like to say sorry to RC for taking the thread off topic, I never intended this to happen with one rally comment LOL (love KB) so... as it is once again the 'weekend' its back to SH75 not that Ill be there (well I might on another bike) and Scum Dog, no Vincent County for me this weekend, bike has a wee Iti electrical issue...

[Bison]

I hate you South Islanders. You've got the best roads. Your cops are all reasonable and understanding. Now I'm hearing about all these great rallies....Bastards!

Yah..they have to have something to compensate for the bad weather and gravel beaches.