Akaroa GP faces new hazards

[R650R]

You poor deprived bastards...

I recently had chance to ride the Akaroa road. I suppose after the hell hole traffic that chch is (worse than Auckland I reckon) that this being the nearest bit of unstraight rural road is some kind of mirage of salvation. But just like a hot dry desert I was left thirsty for a decent road...
I stopped at the first decent pub and had a handle of sleights gold to drown my sorrow.
After so much talk I Was left disappointed as a netflicx subscriber.
There should some damn awesome rides to Be had down south, this is not one I’d do twice

[FJRider]

how many accidents are caused on windy roads by people constantly checking their speedos?

There is a higher number of accidents occurring on straight roads ... because straight roads are safer to drive on.


Oh wait ....

[pritch]

You poor deprived bastards...

I recently had chance to ride the Akaroa road. I suppose after the hell hole traffic that chch is (worse than Auckland I reckon) that this being the nearest bit of unstraight rural road is some kind of mirage of salvation. But just like a hot dry desert I was left thirsty for a decent road...
I stopped at the first decent pub and had a handle of sleights gold to drown my sorrow.
After so much talk I Was left disappointed as a netflicx subscriber.
There should some damn awesome rides to Be had down south, this is not one I’d do twice

Hmmm. I was thinking the Akaroa road was good and for a bonus, Akaroa is a nice place to have fish and Chips by the sea. The Lewis pass is great - if the trucks haven't fucked it. SH6 from Greymouth to Wanaka is a fun coupla days. Maybe not in a truck though.

[FJRider]

The other thing I've experienced with the infinitely variable speed limits is that I'm wondering if the guy monstering me from behind in his Ford Ranger is just an arsehole, or I've lost track of what the last speed limit sign was that I saw and I'm pootling 20k below the current limit. At various times both have been the case.

I used to drive Furniture trucks ... often not far off Max allowed weight. I've seen a few of those "Ford Ranger" types in the mirror.

And I've seen quite a few of them having to wait a while to be able to pass me (even unsafely).

Bugger eh .. !!!

What the speed limit is used to be pretty simple, now driving on open road it might be 60,70,80 or 100 in various places, and you just have to hope you see the signs when driving over an alpine pass at night in the pissing rain.

Depending on how well you know or remember the road ... can help. But often doesn't.

I went through Arthurs Pass at 1am in thick fog on a 1000 mile rally ride. On that road, in that shit, it fair does your head in.

[onearmedbandit]

You poor deprived bastards...

I recently had chance to ride the Akaroa road. I suppose after the hell hole traffic that chch is (worse than Auckland I reckon) that this being the nearest bit of unstraight rural road is some kind of mirage of salvation. But just like a hot dry desert I was left thirsty for a decent road...
I stopped at the first decent pub and had a handle of sleights gold to drown my sorrow.
After so much talk I Was left disappointed as a netflicx subscriber.
There should some damn awesome rides to Be had down south, this is not one I’d do twice

How fast did ya ride it mister? I'm guessing not fast enough. It is known as the Akaroa GP, not the Akaroa Cruise. As a road itself it's nothing flash, but as a sprint road (as it was) on our back door it's a lot of fun. And as others have pointed, Akaroa is a nice destination.

[Stylo]

How fast did ya ride it mister? I'm guessing not fast enough. It is known as the Akaroa GP, not the Akaroa Cruise. As a road itself it's nothing flash, but as a sprint road (as it was) on our back door it's a lot of fun. And as others have pointed, Akaroa is a nice destination.

The Selwyn GP is always a better ride. Starts at the Motukarara turn off. Forget Akaroa. Head to the Leeston bakery . Lovely food and no traffic before you get there. Inland route. Fanatastic ride. Plenty of scenery en route. Lot's of corners and interesting scenery.

[Berries]

There should some damn awesome rides to Be had down south, this is not one I’d do twice

There are no good roads down here. You stay where you are.

[F5 Dave]

So what is your next bike Stylo?

Just been on 2.5k ride with people up to 70. But bike choice is becoming a thing for them.

You sound like you enjoy it. Don't deprive yourself of a few years.

[F5 Dave]

There are no good roads down here. You stay where you are.

Good point. Don't want Sad Sack spreading his disappointment dissolutionment to the rest of the country.

Probably Jacindas fault..

[FJRider]

There are no good roads down here. You stay where you are.

Too true ... it's a difficult decision deciding which road we're really going to hate riding ... again.

[Ghost_Bullet]

So so so True,

Sometimes just pushing the beast out of the garage is to much effort for the day

[onearmedbandit]

The Selwyn GP is always a better ride. Starts at the Motukarara turn off. Forget Akaroa. Head to the Leeston bakery . Lovely food and no traffic before you get there. Inland route. Fanatastic ride. Plenty of scenery en route. Lot's of corners and interesting scenery.

I Know it well, it's not far from where I was born and it's just up the road from my mothers house.

[R650R]

There are no good roads down here. You stay where you are.

To quote Johnny Cash I’ve been every where.... about four times now and I’ll be back

[actungbaby]

There are no good roads down here. You stay where you are.

Reminds me get home sick.
Everytime get on bike .have get back home chch.then always find my way around even post u
Know what.cant ride port hills
But got ride up old route.i was tail end charlie back n day.
I vidly remember night motorcycle cop bmw chased are small club .passed me
Draging cycliders it seemed at the time, brian on gsx 750 guy
On cb 900 f heard engines screaming .away .i was on my
Cb 400 n .
Guy on xl 250 twin shocks was quick too.any ways after 30 years still miss the place


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