Nelson Rideouts - Where next?

[RogIrwin]

anyone know what the condition of the Maud/Maggie/Howard tracks are like?? Been 20 years.....

I've never done it but is on my to do list. This was posted on facebook a while ago: https://www.facebook.com/tom.jenkins...1786844&type=1 (You need an account to view)

Looks like fun but I don't think that it's suitable for tomorrow. I was thinking about exploring some roads I know in the Motueka River Valley. There are a couple of ways to get there from Brightwater but Most likely follow the gravel through Dovedale to Ngatimoti. Taking a few detours..

Meet at the carpark behind the Brightwater Motor Inn at 10am. That's on River Terrace Road.

Sorry John but it's meant to be raining Sunday. Also, I only have a leave pass for Saturday.

[pete.]

Sounds good, see you tomorrow.

[Woodman]

Hi Guys
Any chance of making it sunday??? Would be good to join you but can't do saturday - Woodman do you want a loop out sunday if the boys can't do sunday?
Cheers
JC

Yeah, keen as. Weather doesn't look too bad.

Where ya thinking?

[umopom]

Yeah, keen as. Weather doesn't look too bad.

Where ya thinking?

Don't know - but poss StArnaud/Howard valley - Porika - Maud/Maggie creeks? Or the other way Munga/Mt Duppa -
or even G Bay? Would be best to start a bit later say 11 from wherever you suggest?
Cheers
JC

[Woodman]

Don't know - but poss StArnaud/Howard valley - Porika - Maud/Maggie creeks? Or the other way Munga/Mt Duppa -
or even G Bay? Would be best to start a bit later say 11 from wherever you suggest?
Cheers
JC

Righto, Porika area sounds good. Mobil at 11.

[RogIrwin]

Righto, Porika area sounds good. Mobil at 11.

Two days of riding JC.. Wish I could come with you tomorrow as well.

I have never been over Porika or Maud/Maggie creeks. Will have to try to get there this summer.

[zeRax]

psssssst, which mobil?

[Woodman]

psssssst, which mobil?

oops sorry, Richmond.

[umopom]

oops sorry, Richmond.

Yep - the brownie points are severly depleated - two days out in one weekend, going to be expensive!!!!!!!!!!

[RMOTO]

anyone know what the condition of the Maud/Maggie/Howard tracks are like?? Been 20 years.....

Its in good nick, still lots and lots of bouldery stream crossings =)

http://www.remotemoto.com/articles/maud-creek-track/

[umopom]

Its in good nick, still lots and lots of bouldery stream crossings =)

http://www.remotemoto.com/articles/maud-creek-track/

Hi Josh
Thanks for that - good route for today - if we're going to get wet we might as well get soaked!!
Cheers
JC

[Woodman]

Oh great

[Woodman]

Cheers guys

Faaarken awesome ride. Maude/maggie track was way cool. lots of swift deep bouldery crossings. Everyone dropped their bike at least once, and I even gave a demo of how to undrown an airhead. Had to nurse bike home as it wouldn't supply any horsepower and was down to first over spooners. Suspect that the paper air filter is wet and won't let any air through. Lost my sidecover on the Porika if anyone is going over.

[RogIrwin]

Cheers guys

Faaarken awesome ride. Maude/maggie track was way cool. lots of swift deep bouldery crossings. Everyone dropped their bike at least once, and I even gave a demo of how to undrown an airhead. Had to nurse bike home as it wouldn't supply any horsepower and was down to first over spooners. Suspect that the paper air filter is wet and won't let any air through. Lost my sidecover on the Porika if anyone is going over.

You are making me green with jealousy... Wish I could have come.

How many of you went?

[zeRax]

Yeah. Thanks guys. Was great. Bloody awesome tracks. So glad I've gotten out after so long. Roll on the next ride. Some day....... I am absolutely smash tired hehe. Already had a snooze. Cheers