Dusty Butt 2015: 14-15 February

**flashg** · 5th December 2014, 18:09

These are the correct dates. Lets use this thread

**rigley** · 25th January 2015, 20:14

Hi,

Does anyone know of a Friday the 13th ride starting from the Waimakariri river recreation area heading thru the Orari Gorge to Fairlie this year? Would be keen to do it again.

**flashg** · 25th January 2015, 22:26

Originally Posted by rigley

Hi,

Does anyone know of a Friday the 13th ride starting from the Waimakariri river recreation area heading thru the Orari Gorge to Fairlie this year? Would be keen to do it again.

Hi rigley,i haven't heard of anyone doing that ride as the guys that organized it in the past are not doing the dusty this year i believe.
My son and i are looking for another riding partner and plan to do all the challenges it would be good to ride with you again if you're keen rigley.
Our bikes are in perfect condition so hopefully no mechanical problems

**rigley** · 26th January 2015, 07:45

Hello again! I have been a bit slack this year with getting things organised, I am prepping the bike and the tow rope will included in my kit!

Yes it would be good to touch base on the Friday, there are a few new faces I am bringing along who are db1k virgins, hoping it will go ahead with all the fires that have been happening down there.

**flashg** · 26th January 2015, 15:23

Fingers crossed all goes well and we have no hick ups. I Will be watching out for you and the virgins, remember i was one last year

**rigley** · 26th January 2015, 19:35

We must of broke you in gently, as you are coming back for more!

**flashg** · 26th January 2015, 19:58

Very true. I will be on a WR again and Scott on XT 660.

**Transalper** · 6th February 2015, 19:23

Lots of snow down there right now.

**flashg** · 6th February 2015, 19:51

Originally Posted by Transalper

Lots of snow down there right now.

Just what we need to dampen things down. Hope it's gone by next Friday though

**rigley** · 6th February 2015, 20:25

Not heard from Epic Events yet, hopefully the Dusty will still be on???

**flashg** · 6th February 2015, 21:04

Originally Posted by rigley

Not heard from Epic Events yet, hopefully the Dusty will still be on???

I rang and spoke to Claire and it's all go. Also they sent out emails. Track files will be sent next week. They are waiting to see what weather is doing as some areas may be to higher fire risk to allow us to ride in. Doc may close some areas. The snow might help though.
Rigley you should have received an email. If you don't get track files in time they will load them for you on the Friday night.

**rigley** · 6th February 2015, 21:20

Originally Posted by flashg

I rang and spoke to Claire and it's all go. Also they sent out emails. Track files will be sent next week. They are waiting to see what weather is doing as some areas may be to higher fire risk to allow us to ride in. Doc may close some areas. The snow might help though.
Rigley you should have received an email. If you don't get track files in time they will load them for you on the Friday night.

Yes I received an email last week, just wondering if there had been any further updates on fire risk areas that might prevent us doing any of the " Interesting" stuff. I know the Rainbow track and the Molesworth has been closed.

**flashg** · 6th February 2015, 21:40

Originally Posted by rigley

Yes I received an email last week, just wondering if there had been any further updates on fire risk areas that might prevent us doing any of the " Interesting" stuff. I know the Rainbow track and the Molesworth has been closed.

Yes i heard about rainbow, molesworth etc and that inspired me to ring. The 1000 river crossing's would be fine I'm sure but we want to do the awakino challenge and others. I've been in training ( riding trail every weekend ) so I'm ready for it.