KB Rally - 2009. Suggestions as to where to hold it.

[Daffyd]

On the west coast... Charleston or Granity. A great day ride to Karamea...

I'd go along with that.

[FJRider]

now looking at Hast area

mmmmmmmm...

[FJRider]

I'd go along with that.

Anywhere in this area would be choice...

[Bren]

Anywhere in this area would be choice...

A I mentioned before...my choice would be seddonville...


Maybe the fact that I now reside up norf means I may not be welcome...

[Bren]

Cant afford that much sunscreen....

But seriously - the closer to the top of the S.I the greater the chance of a few Northies coming over...(that may or may not be a good thing!)
what about St Anaurd? or somewhere in Nelson area

now looking at Hast area

If they are gonna be silly bout it then why not create a Norf Island KB Bash...on the same weekend....so they cant cross over and ruin it!

[T.W.R]

Murchison It's perfectly located for decent day rides in any direction & isn't a haul from the ferry....

[FJRider]

Maybe the fact that I now reside up norf means I may not be welcome...

Of course you would be welcome... after you pay the fine for going norf in the first place... a quart bottle of something would suffice...

[FJRider]

Murchison It's perfectly located for decent day rides in any direction & isn't a haul from the ferry....

If those norflanders seriously want to join us, they will make the effort required.
To get to, say Seddonville, (example only) from the ferry, will cost less effort, and money, than those KB'rs in the southern end of the island. If the southerners need an extra day to get there, and an extra day to get home. And are prepared to do so, then so should those norf of there...

[dangerous]

On the west coast... Charleston or Granity. A great day ride to Karamea...

HUH, I can apresiate most roads in NZ, but last year I did the Karamea rd... what a goat track, debri and moss on most corners, Karamea its self (we stayed the night) is a dump LOL the locals are all cross eyed.

[Bren]

Of course you would be welcome... after you pay the fine for going norf in the first place... a quart bottle of something would suffice...

a quart of speights...ugh...!

[scumdog]

Murchison It's perfectly located for decent day rides in any direction & isn't a haul from the ferry....

Sounds good Bill, I'd go there.

[FJRider]

a quart of speights...ugh...!

I was thinking of something more "spiritual"...

[Daffyd]

HUH, I can apresiate most roads in NZ, but last year I did the Karamea rd... what a goat track, debri and moss on most corners, Karamea its self (we stayed the night) is a dump LOL the locals are all cross eyed.

I disagree! That's where Anna Scarlett, (Silver Fern, NZ rep Beach Volleyball) comes from. Nothing cross eyed about her. She makes me go cross eyed when she's playing BVB on TV!

[far queue]

If those norflanders seriously want to join us, they will make the effort required.

Yup. It's the South Island KB rally, so I feel the site needs to be at a location agreed to by those living in the SI in fairness to those traveling within the SI. Northerners are welcome to come along by all means to the site decided on. At the last one Doc made the effort to come from Dorkland, and Goblin from Rotorua, to Danseys and good on them.

HUH, I can apresiate most roads in NZ, but last year I did the Karamea rd... what a goat track, debri and moss on most corners, Karamea its self (we stayed the night) is a dump LOL the locals are all cross eyed.

It's been a few years since I last went to Karamea, but your description sounds just as I recall it.

[Subike]

A thought for all thinkig of location, location.
The last two events were held in places that were islolated enough that we did not disturb any neigbours, because there werent any!
To go to a camp/towm/location that is populated means that we cant have a bit pit fire and party till 3am! Half the fun of the Southern KB'ers bash is that we can get loose and nobody can judge us, or complain.
Seeking out a location that fits this parameter was the reason That I suggested Kopara.
You want a good party, or a mediocer one.
Ok, Kopara is at the end of 17+ks of gravel road, but the road condition is better than most state highways. So dont worry about your bikes getting stones in the drive belts,farings, or any other little place that could be nasty.
Ys there will be other places as good, some better.
but i ask
What does the site need to have to fill the needs of 60+ rowdy bikes on the loose for a couple of nights.