Nelson Rideouts - Where next?

[Woodman]

Figured out how to put pics in.

[NordieBoy]

I'm heading out to Hori Bay this afternoon probably just after lunch (high tide 2:20pm).
Taking the fushing pole and seeing how a road rear and knobbly front go in the gravel.

Need to test the tyres as I'm going to Hanmer on the 5th and doing the Clarence on the 6th and back to Hanmer and Jenni and I are coming back via the Molesworth on the 7th.

[Woodman]

I'm heading out to Hori Bay this afternoon probably just after lunch (high tide 2:20pm).
Taking the fushing pole and seeing how a road rear and knobbly front go in the gravel.

Need to test the tyres as I'm going to Hanmer on the 5th and doing the Clarence on the 6th and back to Hanmer and Jenni and I are coming back via the Molesworth on the 7th.

I cannae make it but there is an awful lot of weed in the water.

[NordieBoy]

I cannae make it but there is an awful lot of weed in the water.

Damn hippies.

[Padmei]

I'm heading out to Hori Bay this afternoon probably just after lunch (high tide 2:20pm).
Taking the fushing pole and seeing how a road rear and knobbly front go in the gravel.

Need to test the tyres as I'm going to Hanmer on the 5th and doing the Clarence on the 6th and back to Hanmer and Jenni and I are coming back via the Molesworth on the 7th.

CCA too?
ftcr

[Padmei]

Sorry chaps my energy levels ran out towards the end of the week - and with it my motivation.
gotta go anzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzz

[NordieBoy]

CCA too?
ftcr

CCA is a maybe now.
It's either the CCA or fork out $100 odd more and get the GSX400 engine...

I like engines...

[NordieBoy]

Went off through Sharlands, Central, and Slaters Roads up to the Whangamoas and through to Hori Bay.
Lost a hook, leader, sinker but kept the swivel

Decided catching moments was more fun.

Hori Bay.








Hung a left coming out from Hori Bay and overlooked Kokoroa and linked it up with the other side via firebreaks.



The rest are HERE.

The Avon Gripster rear was fine (20psi) and the very worn E-07 front (18psi) was a little washy.

I think the Gripster combined with the good MT21 front will be sweet for the Clarence/Molesworth.
Not to mention much better on the seal...

[Woodman]

so did you find a way to kokoroa??

[NordieBoy]

so did you find a way to kokoroa??

Not going to attempt it with road tyres.
Also from what I remember of the place (1986) You'd end up on the wrong side of the estuary.

[Padmei]

in the water?

[Padmei]

Finally did the ride I've been meaning to finish. Hooking up the circuit thru Hira forest from bobs fern to Teal saddle via the majority of rideable (for me) firebreaks & trails.
I only saw one other bike out there & a few Mtbers. Nice!
I was feeling so good I rode that short bit of off camber track off Maitai Face rd where I previously did the beautiful back somersault off the side. It has been my nemisis every time I ride past it. I got up the first time with no problems then made myself go down & try it again to face my demons. Made it up twice but it is still a piece of crap to ride

Still couldn't find where Linton Hill joins on but will google earth it later

[NordieBoy]

After going up the off camber bits basically keep taking the first rights for a while...

[Padmei]

Looked out the window this morning & Mt Arthur looked so clear I had tell the boss to go to hell & went for a blast up to the carpark.
Went thru Rosedale - past Jen's butt clenching corner- ( Um... she clenched her own butt - not mine- but not literally with her hands but you know.... Just wanted to clear that up ...ah um I think I did)

Anyway what's important is that the undulations up the road were bad. I think the rear wheel caught traction every 3rd stutter bump. Heaps of touros up there crapping in the bushes.
Nice way to ease into the weekend.

[Padmei]

Anyone fancy a blat around the forest about 1.30pmish?