Mt Cook

[SDU]

Sounds like it'll be fun. Lots off back roads to explore near there too.
The Glentanner camp ground sounds cheap enough for us poor campers. But I'll need plenty off warning to get time off work to go though, thats if I can.

I think the Magpie rally (Winchester) is on the 18-19th November this year.
Can anyone confirm that? Looks like November has a lot of events on already.

[98tls]

yea thats the dates for winchester....anyone keen on doing something in Oct instead....theres just so much on in Nov my bank balance may not stretch that far (read as the missus wont let me)

[Rashika]

I'm keen! ofcourse, why would I not be
October might be a goer....except for labour weekend with greymouth st racing.

[Jantar]

It appears that every weekend from Labour weekend, right through November, and the first 2 weekends in December already has some rally or event on the motorcycle calender. So how about the 16th and 17th of December, or does that clash with everyones Xmas functions?

Probably we wil just have to set a date and accept that there will be clashes that may mean some riders just have to chose. I'll nominate the 11th and 12th of November (seeing as how I already have that weekend off work on annual leave).

[dangerous]

So how about the 16th and 17th of December, or does that clash with everyones Xmas functions?

I'll nominate the 11th and 12th of November

17th Dec... bugger CAMs/bucket xmas meet
11-12th Nov... Ok, but the Nelson rally is the w/e before.

[oldrider]

I was hoping it was going to be August/September!
I am hoping to go up North this year but I can't see Mrs O going before October or I would be away now.
Making a date and organising for anything is pretty hard these days, I will try to be there whenever, wherever whatever. John.

[miSTa]

It appears that every weekend from Labour weekend, right through November, and the first 2 weekends in December already has some rally or event on the motorcycle calender. So how about the 16th and 17th of December, or does that clash with everyones Xmas functions?

Probably we wil just have to set a date and accept that there will be clashes that may mean some riders just have to chose. I'll nominate the 11th and 12th of November (seeing as how I already have that weekend off work on annual leave).

Dec is fine with me but not Nov - the weekend before is the Nelson Rally the weekend after is Magpie Madness Rally.

I think really its going to have to be either Sept or Oct.

[Alice]

If you are after cheap accomodation at Mt Cook there is a good backpackers 5 minutes - make that 10, stagger from the Hermitage.I stayed there March and it was really warm with awesome views out the dining room windows to the mountains.Theres a good Cafe/bar that had the most expensive cup of coffee I have ever had in NZ, still not suprising considering the location and cost of freight - still saying that, the coffee is cheaper on Stewart Island.If you are into the outdoors the walk up to the glacier is beautiful and inspiring if that sort of stuff does it for you.

[Oakie]

If you are after cheap accomodation at Mt Cook there is a good backpackers 5 minutes - make that 10, stagger from the Hermitage.I stayed there March and it was really warm with awesome views out the dining room windows to the mountains.Theres a good Cafe/bar that had the most expensive cup of coffee I have ever had in NZ, still not suprising considering the location and cost of freight - still saying that, the coffee is cheaper on Stewart Island.If you are into the outdoors the walk up to the glacier is beautiful and inspiring if that sort of stuff does it for you.

You probably stayed at the Youth Hostel. Yes it is 5 to 10 minutes stagger from the Herm ... however about 20 minutes stagger to the Herm. Trust me. I made that trip in a staggerly (?) fashion on more than one occasion in the early morning.

The expensive coffee was probably from the Herm's Coffee Shop. I think it was $5 a cup when I left there 4 years ago. Sandwiches ... hah! ... take out a bank loan.

Great place though and they do know how to look after guests.

[Skyryder]

Good to see so much interest. I have had a look at the response and two things come to mind. First is the general expense of the accommidation at Mt Cook and the other is concern for bird damage to bikes. Something I did no think of when I proposed this ride.

So what about an overnight at Twizal with din dins and drinkies of your choice and a Sunday run up to the Hermatage for coffee etc for those interested. Sort of a group ride thing. It's about a 60 k ride. Is this too far considering the ride home?? For Christchurch riders this would entail about 350k trip home. With daylight saving sunset is somewhere around 9.00 pm.

When? I'm thinking of the first weekend of December that's the 2 and 3. Hows this sound??? It's going to clash with something................just trying to make it minimal.

If it's a goer I'll post confirmation some time next week and those interested can make bookings etc.



Skyryder

[Oakie]

Good to see so much interest. I have had a look at the response and two things come to mind. First is the general expense of the accommidation at Mt Cook and the other is concern for bird damage to bikes. Something I did no think of when I proposed this ride.

So what about an overnight at Twizal with din dins and drinkies of your choice and a Sunday run up to the Hermatage for coffee etc for those interested.

Skyryder

Yeah, I was thinking that overnighting in Twizel would be the best plan too. Staying in Twizel is cheaper all around and is probably a better venue for socialising and eating. I might even be able to get a discount at the Holiday Lodge for you although the way the place is now they may be pretty much booked up anyway. Start of December would be good. Weather is settled and the area won't be over-run with holiday makers for a couple of weeks after that.
Mrs Oakie and I just might make that trip depending on what's happening here. (Our grand-daughter is due late October).

[Skyryder]

Yeah, I was thinking that overnighting in Twizel would be the best plan too. Staying in Twizel is cheaper all around and is probably a better venue for socialising and eating. I might even be able to get a discount at the Holiday Lodge for you although the way the place is now they may be pretty much booked up anyway. Start of December would be good. Weather is settled and the area won't be over-run with holiday makers for a couple of weeks after that.
Mrs Oakie and I just might make that trip depending on what's happening here. (Our grand-daughter is due late October).

Yep that's my thought's too.

Skyryder

[scumdog]

Yep that's my thought's too.

Skyryder

I'm hot on the location etc, will be there - just as long as I have ample advance time (to get time off) and it doesn't clash with other events.

[Jantar]

Unfortunately I'll have to pass on the 1st weekend in December. Thats the date for the 1000 miler, and will be my main chance to sort the bike out in preparation for the Southern Cross.

[Oakie]

Mrs Oakie and I just might make that trip depending on what's happening here. (Our grand-daughter is due late October).

EDIT: I should have said 'our grand-daughter is due to arrive in October as opposed to 'our grand-daughter is due' which probably sounded like our grand-daughter was having a baby). We're not THAT old. No. Our grand-daughter, Gaby, (Gabrielle) is just 12 weeks away from hatching.