Christchurch to Dusty Butt, Fri 18 January 2013

[mattsdakar]

As per the title.......
For those of you doing the Dusty Butt ride who are staying in Christchurch Thursday night and want to meet up with other DB entrants for a leisurely day ride down to Fairlie register here.
The plan is to meet at the Caltex service station, corner Yaldhurst and Russley roads (near airport) at 0830 for briefing then head away soon after.
Planned route will involve riding up a section of the Waimakariri river recreation area before heading up the Rakaia river thru Glenfalloch Station to Lake Heron Station then on to Mayfield for gas and a feed before heading thru the Orari Gorge to Fairlie.
I have spoken to all four Highcountry stations that we cross and have secured us access. The tariffs for that access are $10 per rider per station so I will need to collect $40 from you each at the Caltex servo.
The route is reasonably tame and is generally suitable for two up riding or for loaded up solos.
Last year we had 50 odd riders in our group so it's a good chance to catch up with fella kbers.
If you're keen let me know by way of a reply so I can collate numbers to pre warn the farmers

Have a safe new years, i'll see you on the 18th
Cheers Matt

[mattsdakar]

Though I might as well put the thread up early so you Norf Islanders and Nelsonians can sort your shit, and plan to be in Christchurch Thursday night.
It was great to see a good number of North Islanders on this ride last year, always good to put a face to a avatar so look forward to reaquainting. The scenery is great (as is the beer at Mayfield) so look forward to catching up

[thepom]

I,ll come as long as ADVGD doesnt take any more pictures of me falling off......

[MXNUT]

Excellent Matt, was a great ride last year with stunning views.

Wiil be a definate starter again this year.

Staying at Mathven again so will meet up at the turn off.

[Trials Rider]

Good stuff Matt I will be there and my old bro Terry

I will make sure I bring plenty of money in case anybody forgets their wallet

[Shoshoni]

Sounds good count me in.

[ADVGD]

I,ll come as long as ADVGD doesnt take any more pictures of me falling off......

Its not that I intentionally singled you out mate, I took the opportunity of snapping photos anytime a rider was down, it just so happened that 9 out of 10 times, it was you!!

[pomgolian]

Count me in - another northy

[socialites]

As per the title.......
For those of you doing the Dusty Butt ride who are staying in Christchurch Thursday night and want to meet up with other DB entrants for a leisurely day ride down to Fairlie register here.
The plan is to meet at the Caltex service station, corner Yaldhurst and Russley roads (near airport) at 0830 for briefing then head away soon after.
Planned route will involve riding up a section of the Waimakariri river recreation area before heading up the Rakaia river thru Glenfalloch Station to Lake Heron Station then on to Mayfield for gas and a feed before heading thru the Orari Gorge to Fairlie.
I have spoken to all four Highcountry stations that we cross and have secured us access. The tariffs for that access are $10 per rider per station so I will need to collect $40 from you each at the Caltex servo.
The route is reasonably tame and is generally suitable for two up riding or for loaded up solos.
Last year we had 50 odd riders in our group so it's a good chance to catch up with fella kbers.
If you're keen let me know by way of a reply so I can collate numbers to pre warn the farmers

Have a safe new years, i'll see you on the 18th
Cheers Matt

Hi Matt

I dont know if there is an acual "registration page", and I cant say that I am all that clued up on how to find it anyway, but please count us 6 North Islanders in for the ride to fairlie.
Our names are:
Paul- Socialites
Jon - Jon the Pom
Paul - Pomgolian
Jim - ???
Ricky- Bluft
Matt- ????

Thanks Mate and see in in CHCH.

[Racing Dave]

You're certainly giving lots of notice - 15 months of it!

Anything happening for the 2013 DB?

[.chris]

I am keen, will probably come through the Orari Gorge from the Fairlie side and meet the group in the middle (with my brother on a trail-bike).

[mattsdakar]

You're certainly giving lots of notice - 15 months of it!

Anything happening for the 2013 DB?

Doh! Thanks for putting your hand up as the smartarse I need to link the threads, fell in to my trap!

[mattsdakar]

I am keen, will probably come through the Orari Gorge from the Fairlie side and meet the group in the middle (with my brother on a trail-bike).

That would be fine but you'll need to stop in at Blue Mountain station on the way past to pay there tarrif, from memory you were with us last year so presume you'll know where to go and won't get lost

[.chris]

That would be fine but you'll need to stop in at Blue Mountain station on the way past to pay there tarrif, from memory you were with us last year so presume you'll know where to go and won't get lost

I grew up around that area (spend or holidays riding shitty farm bikes around Blue Mountain station), but yes I will check-in with the station owners.

[Trials Rider]

Hi Matt

I dont know if there is an acual "registration page", and I cant say that I am all that clued up on how to find it anyway, but please count us 6 North Islanders in for the ride to fairlie.
Our names are:
Paul- Socialites
Jon - Jon the Pom
Paul - Pomgolian
Jim - ???
Ricky- Bluft
Matt- ????

Thanks Mate and see in in CHCH.

You guys will need to submit your passports for approval and apply for temporary citizenship for the SI

You also need to declare if you have any hidden bike accessories like pontoons on KLRs