I'm looking for Christchurch Adv rides

[Transalper]

Who around here is in to Adventure bike camping with tents overnighting in the wop wops?... or are we all in need of DOC Huts (never guaranteed to be empty though) or Pub beds now days?

[XF650]

Who around here is in to Adventure bike camping with tents overnighting in the wop wops?

Does Brass Monkey qualify?

[thepom]

Where you thinking about ?.....I prefer toilets as opposed to shitting in a bag and carrying it out with me....did enough of that in the military. ....

[Transalper]

Recently had a couple of people (one on KB, one not) approach me looking for other people interested in more than the usual day outings.
I'm sure there's quite a few of us here that are or would be in to that, might be good to do a few more weekenders.
Personally trying to think of what I did on the bikes in the last 12 months with KBers and there was probably only about 7 such trips counting the Clarance weekend, Edwards, Denniston/Edwards multi , the DB1k, a couple of Molesworth/Braeburn type trips with stop overs and of course the epic Bannockburn week and trip to it. Only one of those I camped alone.

There are lots of camp spots (mostly ~$6 DOC sites) with the minimum of a hole in the ground to go in if not a Hut of 4 or more bunks as well.

[cynna]

Who around here is in to Adventure bike camping with tents overnighting in the wop wops?... or are we all in need of DOC Huts (never guaranteed to be empty though) or Pub beds now days?

not quite the wopwops but will be riding down mack and haka pass to the longdrop rally in dec if anyone is keen- was going to do the black forest on the way home but now need to be back early to prob just the same way on the way home. rallys are about as far as i rough it these days

[thepom]

Biggest problem I see is ... can we carry enough bourbon wine and rum...

[ShinySideUp]

Had a blast at the Amuri School trail ride yesterday. Thanks for recommending it to us Carl. In the morning we did the main loop. The conditions were great and the scenery was awesome, taking in some great views of the Hurunui. Was kicking myself for leaving the camara back at the car.
Back to base for lunch, which was provided - burgers and home baking, with tea and coffee - what more could you ask for? Our 10-year-old didn't have too much energy left in the tank so after lunch we took the family loop. This turned out to be more technically challenging than the main course, with a mean rocky climb. I had visions of what my tank would look like if I attempted it myself so copped out of that section, letting my husband take the sherpa up. But my son went for it - after not much more than a year of riding, he is demonstrating how quickly he has out-skilled his mum!

Good fun!

[Transalper]

A pretty cruisy ride it was (the Amuri Trailride), done 3 laps myself, only took a couple of photos, here's one.

[Trials Rider]

Yes was a good ride, main loop would have been more fun on a mobility scooter, there were four enduro deviations, the third was quite gnarly but mostly rideable.

Rode with Carsten (Kla-dong) on his newish KTM Freeride, he had been out the day before and got water in the carb so it turned into a Noride in a couple of places, we tipped the bike on its side and dumped a small amount of fuel and we were back to Freeride again.

I have attached the GPS log of the day

Highest elevation was 648 metres
Lowest point was down at the Hurunui river 131 metres
One lap was 28.50 with the first two enduro deviations

Also a couple of pictures, Carsten having a we peep talk with the bike and WA LA of he goes and a selfy of me and a convenient fence post.

Perfect weather and neat valleys

[JATZ]

Who around here is in to Adventure bike camping with tents overnighting in the wop wops?... or are we all in need of DOC Huts (never guaranteed to be empty though) or Pub beds now days?

I could be a starter T.A..... If you'll take out of towners

[whatastoner]

There is a surcharge applicable to non canterbury residents. See TA for details.

[Trials Rider]

Mark forgot to add "cash surcharge" and also a tall tax so we will plenty out of JATZ

[ShinySideUp]

Enjoyed the pics Carl and Paul. Thought I saw you Carl, tho hubby reckoned he couldn't spot your van. Yep, a cruisy ride but I vote no to mobility scooters - I couldn't handle being overtaken by one!

[Transalper]

Enjoyed the pics Carl and Paul. Thought I saw you Carl, tho hubby reckoned he couldn't spot your van. Yep, a cruisy ride but I vote no to mobility scooters - I couldn't handle being overtaken by one!

I gave a quick wave to someone I thought was you next to a black Sherpa nearish the start of the track on my left in the parking area while on my way back on to the course for my 2nd lap, I was following a mate on a KTM at time.

Not too sure about the mobility scooters but I actually pulled over myself to let kids past me a couple of times on course, or could have been the same kid twice.

[flashg]

An interesting start to my weekend. Was giving WR an oil change and spotted my clutch cable almost broken (badly frayed with about two strands holding) some phone calls to local dealers was no help. Was told Tracktion may be able to help with a repair. I rang them they made no promises but would try to fit it in. They rang me an hour or so later to say, Your going trail riding tomorrow. How good is that ? Great customer service. Sunday morning was driving through Belfast at 7.45 and bloody phone rings (breakdown at work) go and sort that. Back on the road 9.30. On the trail 10.45 managed four laps and two enduro bits 116.4 km's for me. It was a great day. Sure slept well last night.