The Jacksons Pie Run (10 Aug)

[Mikkel]

I could be keen - provided that the route is grit free and the weather behaves itself. I'm still getting used to the 750 so I'm not really keen on taking it out on dodgy roads - and I suspect Arthur's Pass would have many potential nasties this time of year.

[Dave-]

so totally up for anything.

[SVboy]

Mum says little river is nice this time of year!

[phoenixgtr]

Could be interested...

[SuperSonic]

Hi all edit the front page for two runs will say on sat night which one after seeing what every body kinder likes.Here it is to save ya going to front page. Hope this is all good.

Okay okay then Jacksons is a no go, bloody grit. So were to then, looks like two places lets say 1,north to Greta, scargill poss Hurunui or poss, Cheviot, waiau, waipara home or 2, Hill top plus some Gebbies too? So what do we think? One or Two

But as it is winter the weather might have final say.

[BBzz]

Hummmmm those Pies @ Jacksons are SOOOO GOOD But the getting there if there’s 100mm of snow on the ground could be a bit Me thinks.

Ha I’m in "where ever"

Breakfast @ Joes garage then see ya at 10

[JMemonic]

Working bugger it , have fun all.

[laRIKin]

I vote route one.

Main drag longer ride, road is well used so will always be clear. (less grit)
Easier to keep group together.
If any problem's with snow they are at the Greta end last few miles. (forget the pass's name)
Chance of going further if weather is good.

Good food, crap coffee and nice warm log burner.

[dangerous]

I vote route one.

-Main drag longer ride, road is well used so will always be clear. (less grit)
-Easier to keep group together.
-If any problem's with snow they are at the Greta end last few miles. (forget the pass's name)
-Chance of going further if weather is good.

-Good food, crap coffee and nice warm log burner.

+boring drag, err dont under stand the well used bit
+group should always do its own thing as indviduals (Weka Pass)
+same... akaroa
+same at Hill top but Coffees good.

So route two (unless roads closed to Sat's southerly blow)

[El Stevo]

The motarder in me votes Hilltop

[Skyryder]

http://www.metvuw.com/forecast/forec...gion=nz&tim=48


The link for the predicted weather forecast. Looks alright but the roads will most likely be wet.


Skyryder

[laRIKin]

+boring drag, err dont under stand the well used bit
+group should always do its own thing as indviduals (Weka Pass)
+same... akaroa
+same at Hill top but Coffees good.

So route two (unless roads closed to Sat's southerly blow)

Well used mean it will aways be open and if the road is close though snow it will be opened in a hurry so will not get trapped for long if it goes pear shaped.

Well used means ice grit etc is sweeped off and will be cleaner and safer.

Yes we can alway ride as individuals anywhere and anytime.
I thought this was a group ride?

Akaroa is tight and twisty and with lots of cars and if icy or snowy = lots of grit ice because of the shadows.

Yes it is boring compared to the road to the hill top, but is safer at this time of year. IMHO

As that road can and does get closed because of snow easier than the road to Greta because of all the hills and as it sticks out and catchers more bad weather.

I have ridden to the Greta lately with snow on both sides of the road so it would have to get pretty bad to stop me riding to the Greta safely because the road is kepted clear.

Just my 2cents worth.

[dangerous]

Yes we can alway ride as individuals anywhere and anytime.
I thought this was a group ride?

Akaroa is tight and twisty and with lots of cars and if icy or snowy = lots of grit ice because of the shadows.

Yes it is boring compared to the road to the hill top, but is safer at this time of year. IMHO

As that

sorry i ment by 'individual' we shouldent be worried about the 'esae of keeping the group togeather' a broken feild is a good thing (refering to your arse up on the Triumph)

looking out the window this morning the Hiltop may not be the best choice for a ride as you quote, north may be a beter option... the best option I reckon is to put off till next weekend.

[Subike]

Its been snowing up here in Greta , still is at the moment, so Scargil Valley and the Weka pass also heve snow, road is open but its friging cold.
The snow is exspected to continue all day up here.
Could be a bit slippery tomorrow if it continues.
But well, if your keen, then snow will not stop you.

[laRIKin]

Its been snowing up here in Greta , still is at the moment, so Scargil Valley and the Weka pass also heve snow, road is open but its friging cold.
The snow is exspected to continue all day up here.
Could be a bit slippery tomorrow if it continues.
But well, if your keen, then snow will not stop you.

Thanks and could you keep us posted on the snow roads etc, tomorrow morning.
It's good to have a on the spot weather/road reporter.
And save some beer money for tomorrow mate.