I'm looking for Christchurch Adv rides

**Transalper** · 7th June 2015, 17:44

Perfect day for it, nice to see some new faces.
Sad to see the group fracture with a couple of riders missing turns, one early on and another straight after lunch, I could see him miss the turn from the cafe while I was still messing about getting on my bike. I guess it's a risk when we aren't all familiar with each other or the area.
Seemed we were a little less organised but that could partly be that several riders had their own idea of what they wanted to do.
I'm a little disappointed to have made the effort to pack lunch and ended up in the part of the group that had not. Lunch at 'the Hand of God' on Camerons track sounded good, I caught up with that half of the group later on when I split away at the top of Pipers.

**JayDNZ** · 7th June 2015, 20:09

Splendid day guys, nice to meet you all! That was me riding straight past the left turn after lunch, I had a hunch that maybe I should take the left but couldn't see any riders up there, should have stopped and waited for you Transalper. By the time I'd satisfied myself that I'd Definitely lost the group I thought it was probably too late to turn and catch up.

I packed a lunch too, but my thermos Disintegrated during the ride and those chunky steak pies where very well marketed by a couple of the guys, had to try one, pretty bloody good!!

I took summit road back to chch, pretty much retraced our route up there.

Starting to feel a lot more comfortable on the KLR after today, now I just need to swap the ski pants and gloves for some proper gear!

**Dr z-tard** · 7th June 2015, 21:33

Like keen for more rides

**JayDNZ** · 7th June 2015, 22:15

Originally Posted by Dr z-tard

Like keen for more rides

What he said

**Shoshoni** · 8th June 2015, 13:42

I'm thinking of doing the C.C.C. Loop again, I was thinking of doing the Summer Route and missing some parts at the start to keep it shorter.

**JayDNZ** · 8th June 2015, 15:35

I just found a thread on the CCC Loop... Sounds like fun!

Can't make it this weekend but if it's the following weekend (20/21 June) I'll be there for sure.

**Transalper** · 8th June 2015, 16:08

Originally Posted by Shoshoni

...I was thinking of doing the Summer Route...

I don't know which version is called Summer but I'll likely be in.

For those new to ADV riding a small something to consider if you haven't already got sorted... about tools, I have no idea who has what but generally we can fix most common problems on the tracks except you need your own Wheel Axle Nuts tools and Spark plugs tool as those are quite bike specific so please carry those if nothing else.
Spark plug tools may be needed any time we mess up a river crossing. Axle nut tools any time you get a puncture. Your own spare tube(s) and/or puncture repair kits are good too but not as important as the bike specific tools.
There's whole threads on that stuff so I'll leave it at that.

**Shoshoni** · 9th June 2015, 15:14

Originally Posted by JayDNZ

I just found a thread on the CCC Loop... Sounds like fun!

Can't make it this weekend but if it's the following weekend (20/21 June) I'll be there for sure.

Sunday 21 June sounds good it will give peeps time to get organized.
Depending on the Weather Meet and greet 10am at the Peg with full tanks.

Originally Posted by Transalper

I don't know which version is called Summer but I'll likely be in.

It was the route that took us through Scargill Valley more gravel roads to keep us warm than

on the black top.

**FuzzG** · 9th June 2015, 20:20

Hey, I might be in for the CCC loop unless the ski conditions are favorable, would be good to get out with you guys again

**Askor** · 9th June 2015, 21:01

I might tag along on the 21st..just bought a cheap 1983 XL250R

**JayDNZ** · 9th June 2015, 22:26

Great stuff... I'm deffinitley in for the 21st.

**Trials Rider** · 15th June 2015, 08:37

Hi Guys

Went riding today at the Whiterock Trail Ride, 7 awesome Enduro deviations.

It was fundraiser for North Loburn School and with 671 riders the school will receive a huge boost for funding, very pleasing.

Open paddocks of speedies and tight enduro deviations for us slowbies

Awesome ride, awesome weather, lots of swearing.

Was the best trail ride I have been on in ages

**JayDNZ** · 19th June 2015, 20:59

Originally Posted by Shoshoni

I'm thinking of doing the C.C.C. Loop again, I was thinking of doing the Summer Route and missing some parts at the start to keep it shorter.

Still on for Sunday if the weather is reasonable?

Originally Posted by FuzzG

Hey, I might be in for the CCC loop unless the ski conditions are favorable, would be good to get out with you guys again

I'm heading up to Mt Hutt tomorrow if you fancy it?

Or anyone else for that matter!

**Transalper** · 19th June 2015, 22:34

Originally Posted by JayDNZ

Still on for Sunday if the weather is reasonable?...

It's looking ok to start, bring wet weather gear to cover the possibilities... or just as an extra wind stopping warmth layer.
I imagine lunch at a cafe this time likely to be Cheviot or Cluverden, usually Cheviot on this route.

Had to look back to see what the where and when was...

Originally Posted by Shoshoni

Sunday 21 June sounds good it will give peeps time to get organized.
Depending on the Weather Meet and greet 10am at the Peg with full tanks.