Invercargill Rides

**McJim** · 29th January 2009, 19:53

I've heard on the grapevine that Saturday might suit some better than Sunday. LBD how does that fit with your plans?

**DrifterIII** · 29th January 2009, 19:54

What time do you intent to start,I am working that weekend but may be able to catch up somewhere.

**McJim** · 29th January 2009, 19:59

Originally Posted by DrifterIII

What time do you intent to start,I am working that weekend but may be able to catch up somewhere.

I was thinking about 11:00am..early enough to get out and late enough to be respectable for a Sunday.

**Clairsky** · 29th January 2009, 20:01

Hi there McJim. You were travelling in front of my family the other day apparently! The kids recognised the number plate.
I'd be keen for the Caitlins trip, this time without a pack on my back and tent strapped to the bike, might be quite nice.
Either way, weather/wind permitting, would be nice to get out.

**McJim** · 29th January 2009, 21:19

Originally Posted by Clairsky

Hi there McJim. You were travelling in front of my family the other day apparently! The kids recognised the number plate.
I'd be keen for the Caitlins trip, this time without a pack on my back and tent strapped to the bike, might be quite nice.
Either way, weather/wind permitting, would be nice to get out.

Were they in a people carrier between Wyndham and Fortrose? Or was it around Invercargill town?

**Winston001** · 30th January 2009, 12:22

I'm up for a ride either Saturday or Sunday - weather depending. The Antarctic Angels used to meet outside the Post Office (now the Quest building) on Dee Street so that could be the easiest spot for everyone. Patched up of course.

Morning is best because our weather usually deteriorates in the afternoon. 10:30am too early?

My only reservation is that going through the Catlins might be a bit too far for some if they just want a short ride. Anyone thinking that, could turn off near Waikawa and head for Mokoreta, Wyndham etc after we'd had a stop and a chat.

Apart from that I'm interested in finding a circuit outside Invercargill which would be fun for an hours ride. Plenty of roads here but lots of straights. We need some corners and a good road surface. The Old Dunedin Road from Dacre is one to explore http://maps.google.co.nz/maps?hl=en&tab=wl Must be others too. Any suggestions?

**Daffyd** · 30th January 2009, 13:55

Originally Posted by Winston001

My only reservation is that going through the Catlins might be a bit too far for some if they just want a short ride. Anyone thinking that, could turn off near Waikawa and head for Mokoreta, Wyndham etc after we'd had a stop and a chat.

There's about 20km of gravel through the Waikawa Valley and back towards Mokoreta. Some might not like that.

**McJim** · 30th January 2009, 17:17

I've arranged with some other riders (not on KB) to meet up too.

Basically I'll be at BP on the corner of Racecourse Road and Tay Street - diagonally opposite the cemetry on SH1 at 11:00am on Sunday 1st Feb. Weather permitting we'll head out East since that was the option attracting the most REAL votes

to summarise for those that don't like wordy posts.

11:00 am
Sunday 1st Feb 2009
BP Service Station - corner of Racecourse Road and Tay Street

**Clairsky** · 30th January 2009, 19:54

Sounds good to me. Family were on their way to Bluff, you turned off towards Tiwaii.
Sunday sounds good, respectable time. Short cut through gravel could be fun! See how we go.