Adv Ride: Molesworth (North to South) & Altimarloch - 22 Dec 2012

[pete-blen]

Josh, Carl et al - do we have a back up plan if Denniston through is no go

WESTPORT
Tuesday 18 Dec, Rain, 20°C High, 13°C Overnight, Rain. Northerlies.
Wednesday,19 Dec, Rain, 20°C High, 12°C Overnight, Rain with northwesterlies.
Thursday, 20 Dec, Showers, 20°C High, 11°C Overnight, Showers with westerlies.
Friday, 21 Dec, Showers, 20°C High, 10°C Overnight, Showers with northwesterlies.
Saturday, 22 Dec, Showers, 20°C High, 12°C Overnight, Showers with northwesterlies.

seems like a bit of water might be around

If you get that 5 days of rain/showers... you will be very lucky to
get across the Mackley...

[ADVGD]

I have talked to the Rainbow access road people and I need to call closer to the time but they are happy with us going through on the 22nd.
Will just need to pickup the key from the homestead.

Nice job mate

Josh, Carl et al - do we have a back up plan if Denniston through is no go

seems like a bit of water might be around

There is a little scrappy stuff pushing through mid week but nothing that concerns me at this stage from the forecasts I am looking at, if the long range forecast holds true we'll be basking in sun and riding in our speedos. Worst case scenario if mid week rain is heavy and makes the Mackley big, angry and unfordable we can look at alternatives such as Maruia Saddle up the Matakitaki. We can look at that closer to the time but I am confident the days we will be riding will be clear.

Keep the clouds away with your positive thinking Crim

[Crim]

riding in our speedos

don't know if my speedos will fit this summer - mankini ok?

[Alpha Solo]

The road into Karamea (Karamea Highway) is a rip snorter of a section of twisty ascending and descending tarmac, bloody good fun and great views!

I found it even better if I put more than 5 psi in my tyres!

Be great to see any of you guy's over here, I'll be along for the jaunt on the 22nd.

[Padmei]

Any water crossings on the Mt pat ride?

[NordieBoy]

Any water crossings on the Mt pat ride?

Only if you go via the Maungatapu.

[Woodman]

Iam out for this ride. Oh well

[Padmei]

I'm going to wait & see about the Mt pat ride & make a call on Sat morn. The weather forecast is talking rain then drying out so will see what it's like 1st thing in the morn.

[ADVGD]

I'm going to wait & see about the Mt pat ride & make a call on Sat morn. The weather forecast is talking rain then drying out so will see what it's like 1st thing in the morn.

With a post like that you remind me of this guy

[pete-blen]

Iam out for this ride. Oh well

I'm going to wait & see about the Mt pat ride & make a call on Sat morn. The weather forecast is talking rain then drying out so will see what it's like 1st thing in the morn.

I'm still in...
" If I get back to blen fri & the bike goes "

[Underground]

I'm still in...
" If I get back to blen fri & the bike goes "

I'm in for this, what time are we kicking off Pete?

[ADVGD]

I'm still in...

I'm in for this, what time are we kicking off Pete?

Are you two you joining us for Rainbow also?

[pete-blen]

I'm in for this, what time are we kicking off Pete?

Underground...
Story is... Meet chris at the Renwick servo at 9am sat..

ADVGD....
I'm only doing the Mt Pat ride...

[Crim]

just had a look at the rain that is going get me on the way to Westport tomorrow - now leaving the panniers (leaky) and taking the GIVI waterproof bag behind me - weight little higher but clothes dry!!

only snap lock bags in the house (for camera and phone) are Little Mr Men ones so no laughing when I take photos, OK?

[Underground]

Are you two you joining us for Rainbow also?

Just Mt Pat for me
Pete, I'm meeting Chris at pelorous on the way through so catch you at 9.