Canterbury Wednesday Night Ride

**Gareth123** · 2nd February 2013, 14:37

Originally Posted by gloplg

Yes SB. Will do it WNR after next. I went over the Summit Road yesterday on a "training run". The long grass on the sides of the road had just been cut and was spread on parts of road, made for an "interesting" ride.

If anyone is interested I might be persuaded to ride on the odd Friday night after work. I need some challenging roads to regain some of my riding skills.

Does anyone know if the fish and chip shop in Akaroa has reopened yet????

Anyway next WNR Greta Valley??

I would definitely be up for a Friday night ride! Hell yes! Just message me the day before and I will be there! (Unless I'm working the Saturday morning)

**KiwiPhoenix** · 3rd February 2013, 20:05

Have a safe ride guys, I'll be heading back from Lake Brunner on Wed.

Taking the long way home after the Vincent Rally....

**conadz** · 4th February 2013, 17:31

Hey Guys, planing to attended this wednesdays ride as my first in chch.
Anything i need to be prepared for? Hopefully this weather clears up

**Spuds1234** · 4th February 2013, 17:36

Originally Posted by conadz

Hey Guys, planing to attended this wednesdays ride as my first in chch.
Anything i need to be prepared for? Hopefully this weather clears up

Just have a full tank and you'll be right.

**gloplg** · 4th February 2013, 17:50

Originally Posted by conadz

Hey Guys, planing to attended this wednesdays ride as my first in chch.
Anything i need to be prepared for? Hopefully this weather clears up

Originally Posted by Spuds1234

Just have a full tank and you'll be right.

Yes Spuds has it right, along with suitable gear for riding.

WNR Greta Valley.

BK, Moorhouse, Fitzgerald, Hills, Marshland. First regroup off the top end of Marshland just before the motorway onramp. Folk from the north of town may like to join up here. Up the Motorway through Woodend (Rangiora etc folk may want to join up here.) Second regroup at the truckstop opposite Z Amberley. Turn off at Waipara and through the Weka Pass to Waikari, third regroup at the turnoff to Scargill Valley. Through Scargill Valley to the Greta Pub. Some 190k return to Christchurch.

See you all on Wednesday!!!!!!!!!!

**Spuds1234** · 4th February 2013, 17:57

Originally Posted by gloplg

suitable gear for riding.

http://img.thesun.co.uk/multimedia/a...ls_130537a.jpg

These are great on those hot summer nights. They keep your feet nice and cool.

**KiwiPhoenix** · 4th February 2013, 18:57

Have a great ride folks, turns out due to the weather we're heading back Thursday now. Will probably enjoy the west coast more in the dry!

**FJRider** · 4th February 2013, 19:10

Originally Posted by KiwiPhoenix

Have a great ride folks, turns out due to the weather we're heading back Thursday now. Will probably enjoy the west coast more in the dry!

Yep ... apparently ... it DOES rain in Paradise ...

... tomorrow ...

**cruza** · 5th February 2013, 11:10

Originally Posted by FJRider

Yep ... apparently ... it DOES rain in Paradise ...

... tomorrow ...

But very welcome rain , fire risk up here in the tinder dry cond's been a real worry for alot of people.

**FJRider** · 5th February 2013, 11:17

Originally Posted by cruza

But very welcome rain , fire risk up here in the tinder dry cond's been a real worry for alot of people.

Situation normal for this area ... 9 months of the year. EVERY year.

Walter (and co) is heading for the Haast as I type. Fresh snow on the hills ... sun but bugger all warmth.

Both arrived safe in Fox.

**conadz** · 5th February 2013, 18:47

Originally Posted by gloplg

Yes Spuds has it right, along with suitable gear for riding.

WNR Greta Valley.

BK, Moorhouse, Fitzgerald, Hills, Marshland. First regroup off the top end of Marshland just before the motorway onramp. Folk from the north of town may like to join up here. Up the Motorway through Woodend (Rangiora etc folk may want to join up here.) Second regroup at the truckstop opposite Z Amberley. Turn off at Waipara and through the Weka Pass to Waikari, third regroup at the turnoff to Scargill Valley. Through Scargill Valley to the Greta Pub. Some 190k return to Christchurch.

See you all on Wednesday!!!!!!!!!!

Brilliant, just dont leave me to far behind, Im still struggling to keep my bearings around central Christchurch

**EJK** · 5th February 2013, 21:01

Originally Posted by conadz

Brilliant, just dont leave me to far behind, Im still struggling to keep my bearings around central Christchurch

Don't worry I don't ride fast :-)

190kms. Should be a decent ride.

**gloplg** · 6th February 2013, 21:19

A good ride tonight. Thanks to all who who came along.

If anyone wants to go for a quick ride around the hills on Friday I will be at BK just after 6.00pm.

**Gareth123** · 7th February 2013, 19:26

Originally Posted by gloplg

A good ride tonight. Thanks to all who who came along.

If anyone wants to go for a quick ride around the hills on Friday I will be at BK just after 6.00pm.

Where are we off too? I'm keen although that may change if work needs me.