Cool - I'll be interested to find out more!
Specially if I can enhance my skills by learning to ride on gravel....
Hardcore Biker
Cool - I'll be interested to find out more!
Specially if I can enhance my skills by learning to ride on gravel....
Me and my imaginary friend have been goin' round the bend for some time now....
ruddy bastard
This sounds like it could be fun, will keep my eye on the thread.
I especially like the 'adventure' aspect too! Whitewater rafting or quad trips would be outside the norm
Hardcore Biker
Sounds like a great plan likewise will keep an eye on this thread
Do not walk behind me, for I may not lead
Do not walk ahead as I may not follow.
Do not walk beside me as the path is narrow
In fact FU*K off and leave me alone
Forum whore
Cool as... I have a plan forming but I suspect there will be a limit purely on beds availiable but there is camping and we can arrange a car to haul tents.
My loose thoughts are tending in 2 directions (quite tightly focussed for me)
1. Ride up in a leisurely manner - dropping in for lunch at the Herb Farm or Beyond the Bridge Cafe or the Pub in the valley followed by Paul's idle along deluxe tour of the valley and back roads arriving late in the pm in time for a dip in the hot tub / massage thingy for those that want it (Vicki) before a fixed course dinner (assuming Vicki wakes up from the massage) and a few bevies in the bar
or
2. High tail it up there as fast as poss for an 'adventure' event - dinner / drinkies etc
I'm trending to number 1
Bunk room rates are reasonable so 2 nights for the adventure junkies is doable.
Like I said - probably limited numbers but definately enough interest to chase it farther - so i will... It will be next year - not sure about the date but the valley is very pretty early autumn with the leaves on the turn and the riding is warm but the evenings cold enough for a fire and... You get the picture...
frankly - if i get my way we will slowly eat and drink our way over the lower north isalnd in a relaxed fashion...
Hardcore Biker
Ha ha! SOunds fab!Originally Posted by Paul in NZ
Will keep an eye on the thread. I like the sound of option 1....
Me and my imaginary friend have been goin' round the bend for some time now....
Finding the inner self
Sounds all terrific. A laid back relaxing weekend in the company of some marvelous people!
Forum whore
Well if you put it that way - its got to be a winner eh?
Seriously though - I think we could do a bit more of 'that' kind of stuff..
Broken Hearted old phart
Sounds like a great idea, I'd be a starter
Old age and treachery will always overcome youth and skill
Workin' Socially!
I'd be for plan #1. I'm keen to go for a Horse Trek...
My goal in life is to be as good a person as my dog already thinks I am.
Po ta toes
Yeah, I'd join you for that one Cathy, Could do with a fang on a horse, I'm actually a better horse rider than bike rider (that's not hard really!).
Forum whore
OK
I called the chap and they can do large groups (50 to 70) BUT have a contractual arrangement with Kiwi Experience etc so it will be very date specific. I'm aiming for a March to May window.
The road is sealed all the way to the gate so there is only about 1km of gravel (their driveway)
What will happen next is that I will post up a seperate thread (soon) to this one with a registration of interest and you will go onto the website and give me a few clues as to what you would like, ie adventure activity etc so i can email a rough outline to the guy and he will get back to me with some possible dates and potential activities.
I will keep it very bare bones budget wise but it won't be cheap cheap cheap. It will be a fun overnighter into some interesting countryside that you may not otherwise visit. It will be suitable for couples and 250's and people that have never ridden anywhere overnight plus anyone else of course.
I will endeavour to provide a luggage service but thats only a maybe for the moment.
Ideally - you can free ride to the venue plus I will try to organise a 'guided tour' for those that want to ride in a group.
I think this could be a bit of fun...
Cheers
Po ta toes
Sure does sound good Paul!!
Hibernating
well mrs KD .. i have two in shannon
Have toKarma ... Justice catches up eventually !!
Po ta toes
Wicked, if you ever want a riding buddy, of either the bikes or the horses, just give me a yell!!!well mrs KD .. i have two in shannon
Hibernating
Wicked, if you ever want a riding buddy, of either the bikes or the horses, just give me a yell!!!
well hopefully if we have turned the corner with the rain I will be riding every day after i get back from up north .. starting to get real pissy with mud, water, mud & more mud .. the horses think its great though .. dirty gromets
as for the bike still working on that .. hopefully be spring next yr .. then will be riding solo while i get confident on it
Have to
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