Rainbow Road Condition

**Transalper** · 5th December 2006, 15:21

I guess i'm trying to say i'd prefer a cabin somewhere around half way, but i'm proberbly dum enough to go either way (with or without a stop over).

And i'm keen as to just do the Rainbow both ways again soon (but not on the 16th Dec, going to Lake Ohau for the night then... by order of J.)

**Ghost Lemur** · 6th December 2006, 15:51

I'm keen either way. A 2 dayer would have added benefits of not being in a rush, taking pics, etc. The 1-dayer would have the bragging rights though.

Meh, being a novice I should be more inclined towards the 2-dayer, but always been one who's enjoyed diving in the deep end and trial by fire.

This subject certainly requires further discussion over a few cold ones.

**warewolf** · 6th December 2006, 20:26

Originally Posted by Ghost Lemur

Sounds fun. Insane, but fun. It could be like a dualsport version of the Grand Challenge.

Piece of piss. Read Grand Challenge 2006...My Ride.

But I agree with those who'd prefer to take their time and soak it up.

However if it has to be done, I reckon going to Anatori (southern-most point on the north-west coast) would help to kick the kays up. And you'd have to do Takaka Hill twice...damn shame.

I would be seriously into doing a Saddle Sore 1000 (Grand Challenge by another name) on as much dirt as we could muster. That truly would be a challenge!

Originally Posted by Transalper

I guess i'm trying to say i'd prefer a cabin somewhere around half way

If Nelson counts as half way, then people can doss at my place.

**NordieBoy** · 7th December 2006, 19:24

Yep, plenty of places to stay in Nelson with lockable gargres.

**cooneyr** · 8th December 2006, 06:42

Strangely enough this thread has gone rather quite????????

Must be too much of a ride for even the experienced guys (or should I say those who know better). lol

Seriously - Plug, TA, WW is this something we should have a go at or are we just kicking shit?

Cheers

R

**warewolf** · 8th December 2006, 07:07

Originally Posted by cooneyr

Seriously - Plug, TA, WW is this something we should have a go at or are we just kicking shit?

If you knew me better you wouldn't bother asking! (and if you are fishing, the fish have just jumped into the boat!)

A question/taunt like that was the trigger for the first Grand Challenge.

I am well keen and will do some more research over the summer. There's this road on the map, see, and I want to go check it out...

**cooneyr** · 8th December 2006, 07:17

Originally Posted by warewolf

If you knew me better you wouldn't bother asking! (and if you are fishing, the fish have just jumped into the boat!)

A question/taunt like that was the trigger for the first Grand Challenge.

I am well keen and will do some more research over the summer. There's this road on the map, see, and I want to go check it out...

gobble gobble - the first fish bit. Though you might be keen WW

It might absolutely knacker me in the process but I'm keen to give anything ago once. Took a table, chairs, tableware to the top of Mt Rolleston for a formal diner once - took 8 hours to do a 4 hour trip.

Cheers
R

**PLUG** · 8th December 2006, 10:31

Originally Posted by cooneyr

Seriously - Plug, TA, WW is this something we should have a go at or are we just kicking shit?

Cheers

R

... hell yeah ... I'm captured by the idea/thought ... may be we could start the loop in Blenhiem/Nelson & get rid of the 3hr Chch/Hanmer there & back boring black top bit ...

**cooneyr** · 8th December 2006, 11:29

Originally Posted by PLUG

... hell yeah ... I'm captured by the idea/thought ... may be we could start the loop in Blenhiem/Nelson & get rid of the 3hr Chch/Hanmer there & back boring black top bit ...

Fair call - Chch Hamner stretch is just a transport section anyway.

Will have another go at a possible route at lunchtime.

Should start a new thread for this I recon.

Cheers
R

**Transalper** · 8th December 2006, 12:20

TheTourist want's an escort up the Rainbow on Sunday.
I will see what J wants to do and how i feel at the end of Saurdays thing, maybe i'll do the Rainbow there/back run, leave him and u-turn at St Arnud.
It'd be a test/warm up for ya.

**Zukin** · 8th December 2006, 12:44

Originally Posted by PLUG

... hell yeah ... I'm captured by the idea/thought ... may be we could start the loop in Blenhiem/Nelson & get rid of the 3hr Chch/Hanmer there & back boring black top bit ...

I agree with that too

Might attract a few more North Islanders

The crazy ones anyway....like...........Clint640

**Ghost Lemur** · 8th December 2006, 12:57

Other benefit of a Blenheim start is some of the Wellington crew may be tempted to join in the fun.

Are you all coming to the movie and drinks on Thursday? If so we could discuss options of the few quiet ones even peruse some maps if someone has some to bring along.

**cooneyr** · 8th December 2006, 13:38

Originally Posted by Transalper

TheTourist want's an escort up the Rainbow on Sunday.
I will see what J wants to do and how i feel at the end of Saurdays thing, maybe i'll do the Rainbow there/back run, leave him and u-turn at St Arnud.
It'd be a test/warm up for ya.

I'm would be keen - but I'm on special leave pass for sat and wont be able to get sun as well.

Originally Posted by Ghost Lemur

Are you all coming to the movie and drinks on Thursday? If so we could discuss options of the few quiet ones even peruse some maps if someone has some to bring along.

I was thinking along the same lines but was going to talk to others this WE. Will organize some maps to talk over.

Cheers
R