South Island 2006?

**PSYCHO** · 24th January 2005, 19:53

They seem to be running the John Britten memorial race meeting at Ruapuna in March each year. It'll probably be then in 06 aswell.

**Skunk** · 24th January 2005, 19:57

Originally Posted by sels1

Could do two trips in 1 - a few days around top of SI for those on limited time/budget then the rest move on down the coast after.

Good idea. We did February one year - too flakey on the weather, booking etc. March was better.

**Paul in NZ** · 24th January 2005, 20:01

Well OK this was a hit with enough people to make it worthwhile!

With deference to mr Hitcher, the non planning approach only works if you all ride together and can make a decision. That ain't gunna happen! We will have mega bikes riden by demons through to little bikes ridden by the experience challanged so we have to manage the riding or else people will get left behind or go missing, get hurt etc etc. We don't want that!

I propose a couple of wellie based volunteers get together and we will plot a route. It will include a shorter loop ride for those with commitments and a longer route as well for the dedicated.

Larger camping grounds offer a wide variety of accomodation but it will mean sleeping bags.

Paul N

**Skunk** · 24th January 2005, 20:12

Originally Posted by Paul in NZ

I propose a couple of wellie based volunteers get together and we will plot a route. It will include a shorter loop ride for those with commitments and a longer route as well for the dedicated.

Larger camping grounds offer a wide variety of accomodation but it will mean sleeping bags.

Name the time and place...

**sels1** · 24th January 2005, 20:14

Originally Posted by Paul in NZ

I propose a couple of wellie based volunteers get together and we will plot a route.
Paul N

Happy to help on that one Paul. Have a few SI contacts too.

**hondav2** · 24th January 2005, 20:23

Hasst , Wanaka, Cordrona Pub, Crown Range, Queenstown, Glenorchy, Te Anau BBQ at my place, Milford Sound, South Coast , Riverton, Invervegas, Stewart Is overnight, Catlins,Scumdogs, Dunedin, Middlemarch, Cromwell, Mt Cook, Inland route . Akaroa, Hamner Springs, Blenheim. Autumn was great weather last year. Plan to take in March Hare first weekend March at Wiamate Cheers Toddy

**James Deuce** · 24th January 2005, 20:25

Originally Posted by Paul in NZ

I propose a couple of wellie based volunteers get together and we will plot a route. It will include a shorter loop ride for those with commitments and a longer route as well for the dedicated.

Larger camping grounds offer a wide variety of accomodation but it will mean sleeping bags.

Paul N

Gimme a job.

**dangerous** · 24th January 2005, 20:27

Originally Posted by Paul in NZ

I propose a couple of wellie based volunteers get together and we will plot a route.
Paul N

and if ya want any help down this way... just holla

**Skunk** · 24th January 2005, 20:29

That's three volunteers so far... This will happen (but not overnight)

**DarkNinja** · 24th January 2005, 20:30

Count me in paul, the ride this sunday was enough to make me realise i have alot more of nz to see (even if i was heading to a right gravelling)
I could try to help in any way i can, but i dont know the south island too well. but i could help with electronically distributing data to all attending maybe? Let me know
DN

**Kickaha** · 24th January 2005, 20:31

Originally Posted by dangerous

and if ya want any help down this way... just holla

And if you want any real help down here ignore him and let me know

**Joni** · 24th January 2005, 20:32

Originally Posted by dangerous

and if ya want any help down this way... just holla

Or up here Paul....

**dangerous** · 24th January 2005, 20:32

Originally Posted by hondav2

Hasst , Wanaka, Cordrona Pub, Crown Range, Queenstown, Glenorchy, Te Anau BBQ at my place, Milford Sound, South Coast , Riverton, Invervegas, Stewart Is overnight, Catlins,Scumdogs, Dunedin, Middlemarch, Cromwell, Mt Cook, Inland route . Akaroa, Hamner Springs, Blenheim. Autumn was great weather last year. Plan to take in March Hare first weekend March at Wiamate Cheers Toddy

sounds like something...... duno bout the catlins tho shingle and all that, a lot of riders may be put off................... but a stop at the March hair would be great specially for those that havent done the rally thing before.