Christchurch to Dusty Butt, Fri 28 Feb 2014

**pouakai** · 2nd February 2014, 20:40

Once again the semi organised ride that Matt has put together for us for the last few years will be on again.

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 car park of Yaldhurst Tavern ('the Yaldy') on Yaldhurst Rd at 0830 for briefing then head away soon after.
The 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 for gas and a feed before heading thru the Orari Gorge to Fairlie.

I have spoken to all four Highcountry stations that we cross and have secured us access. The tariffs for that access are $10 per rider per station so I will need to collect $40 (4 x $10) per person at the briefing.
The route is reasonably tame and is generally suitable for two up riding or for loaded up solos. Last year the river crossing coming out of Orari was axle deep. Today (2 Feb) the river levels appear lower than last year.
Last year we had 50 odd riders in our group so it's a good chance to catch up with fella kbers and a great way to make the most of the weekend.
If you're keen let me know by way of a reply so I can collate numbers to pre warn the farmers

I'll run point on the day and I'll be looking for 4 volunteers who have done the route previously to sweep 1 of the 4 sections each.

I'll see you all on the 28th
Cheers Chris

**bobjac** · 2nd February 2014, 21:04

hi we have 5 from auckland , will pick up ride from methven . bob , ian , terry, mike , and richard .
thanks for getting it together. cheers bob

**slicker** · 2nd February 2014, 21:12

Add another one from Auckland. I've been hanging out to see if some kind soul will run the ride again.

thanks

**Bluft** · 2nd February 2014, 21:39

2 from levin and wellington. Mat and Ricky. Good stuff. Cant wait

**_Shrek_** · 2nd February 2014, 21:56

it's a northern invasion

how many

these not enough customs people to stop'em

**Crisis management** · 3rd February 2014, 08:20

I'm interested but need to confer with my fellow adventurers (read people who will push my bike up tricky bits) as to timing... something about when we booked the ferry and how fast we can ride down.
Iain

**Woodman** · 3rd February 2014, 09:20

Pencil me in at this stage.

**pouakai** · 3rd February 2014, 10:25

Originally Posted by bobjac

hi we have 5 from auckland , will pick up ride from methven . bob , ian , terry, mike , and richard .
thanks for getting it together. cheers bob

Last year we were at the Blackford rd turnoff on SH77 at 1043, 2012 it was about 1030, so I suggest 1030 or earlier, perhaps PM me your cell also.

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**clint640** · 4th February 2014, 07:39

Originally Posted by _Shrek_

it's a northern invasion

how many

these not enough customs people to stop'em

Don't worry mate, by the look of the date in the thread title this bunch might be a bit late for the main event

Clint

**Adux** · 4th February 2014, 17:48

Four more for the Friday ride down to Fairlie. Never done the route so can't offer to sweep but happy to assist any other way (within reason!!!)

**pete-blen** · 4th February 2014, 18:50

I will be there...

**pouakai** · 4th February 2014, 19:19

Originally Posted by clint640

Don't worry mate, by the look of the date in the thread title this bunch might be a bit late for the main event

Clint

Shit shit shit. I was determined not to fck it up too. Seems like this thread had a habit of getting the wrong date in title !
:grrr:
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(Off to see if I can find a way to edit the title)

**pouakai** · 4th February 2014, 19:27

Originally Posted by pouakai

Shit shit shit. I was determined not to fck it up too. Seems like this thread had a habit of getting the wrong date in title !
:grrr:
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(Off to see if I can find a way to edit the title)

Title is fixed with correct date but I cant rename the thread. Poohs!
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**Tigerpig** · 5th February 2014, 22:38

Three more from Auckland. Tigerpig, Tigerpig's Son and Tigerpig's Mate. AKA John, Ryan and Rob. Been along a couple of times before and can't wait. 23 sleeps!