... you talking about the 200m crossing @ birdlings ??? ... more suckier than the selwyn is it ...Originally Posted by cooneyr
Gonna be interesting, might take a beer and chair.
Hardcore Biker
... you talking about the 200m crossing @ birdlings ??? ... more suckier than the selwyn is it ...Gonna be interesting, might take a beer and chair
... you know it's a bit windy when you get passed by your own dust ...
terra firma rider
The water in the Selwyn settles the gravel, the sea at Birdlings flat lossens it. I had to paddle the gerbil across about 200m last time it was so soft (read - sweat my arse off). If you can keep the speed up and drop the tyre pressures to 10ish psi up you may manage to stay on top but I doubt it. Game for us - who can get the furtherest before paddling starts - my moneys on the CRM if it comes.
Can always go around to Little river and up the tops if to hard, but Bossu road is interesting enough to be worth it.
Beers in the fridge
Cheers
R
"The ultimate result of shielding men from the effects of folly is to fill the world with fools." - Herbert Spencer, English Philosopher (1820-1903)
Hardcore Biker
... rather not ... lets call it a challenge section ... you've got most of the day to lug me acrossCan always go around to Little river and up the tops if to hard, but Bossu road is interesting enough to be worth it.
Beers in the fridge
... refrigerated M/C transport ... now there's an idea ...
... you know it's a bit windy when you get passed by your own dust ...
Yee haaaa
That stuff sucks harder than the Manchester St girls. I ventured into it about 2 months ago, and ended up walking along slowly next to the bike while it paddled it's way out. Sunk deep into the into the stuff, with little stones going everywhere. The worst of it was the little stones that found their way between the chain and the sprockets - that didn't sound healthy. Have fun guys - almost be worth coming out with a chilly bin to watch
The views expressed above may not match yours - But that's the reason my Dad went to war - wasn't it?
Life's journey is not to arrive at the grave safely in a well preserved body, .... but rather to skid in sideways, totally worn out,... shouting "man, what a ride"!!!
Forum whore
Good looking trip you have planned there but alas not for me this weekend. Have a good one.
Bike Whore, I'll ride anything
Sorry but I'm out as well, because of a sore back and been off work.
I do not feel like I'm up to riding on rough uneven back roads with my back.
And my KTM is in bits for it's service that I could not finish.
May just manage a slow road ride in the week end with SDU.
So could meet up with you in Akaroa.
Until next time
Rik
Feel the fear and do it anyway
Don't confuse education with intelligence.
There are alot of highly educated idiots out there.
terra firma rider
Thats one way of putting it, but I wouldnt want to put anybody off comming along thoughThat stuff sucks harder than the Manchester St girls. Have fun guys - almost be worth coming out with a chilly bin to watch
Cheers dude. Another time maybe.
You are looking after yourself! Question is was the sore back cause of maintaining the KTM? Will keep and eye out for you and SDU in Akaroa. SDU could join us on the trip to the light house while you drink coffee.
Cheers
R
"The ultimate result of shielding men from the effects of folly is to fill the world with fools." - Herbert Spencer, English Philosopher (1820-1903)
Bike Whore, I'll ride anything
How do you know this?
I will and are looking after my poor old back and an old crash injury does not help things.You are looking after yourself! Question is was the sore back cause of maintaining the KTM? Will keep and eye out for you and SDU in Akaroa. SDU could join us on the trip to the light house while you drink coffee
And the KTM only hurt's the wallet (Kost To Much) and leg (Kick Ten Minutes) unless I crash of course.
Thanks for the offer but I think that SDU want to get her milage up on the Guzzi.
We will more than likely stop at Little River Bakery on the way there and then at the Wheat Sheath Pub on the way back and will ring (TXT) you when we stop.
PS: anyone else that want to do a wee ride to Akaroa and back is well come to join in.
Feel the fear and do it anyway
Don't confuse education with intelligence.
There are alot of highly educated idiots out there.
Hardcore Biker
I should be ok for Saturday..I'm in!!
If you're not living on the edge you're taking up to much room!
Life begins where your comfort zone ends!
Forum whore
Most definately, xmas holidays are looking the most likely time.
Mmmm, I missed that, come on speak up!How do you know this?
Yee haaaa
How do you know this?
The views expressed above may not match yours - But that's the reason my Dad went to war - wasn't it?
Life's journey is not to arrive at the grave safely in a well preserved body, .... but rather to skid in sideways, totally worn out,... shouting "man, what a ride"!!!
Forum whore
Is it just gravel or can we expect wet feet and salty water there?
Oh, i can confirm i'm a starter for Saturday.
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Hardcore Biker
Time permitting who is keen to return via Port Levy or even Pigeon Bay/Port Levy??
If you're not living on the edge you're taking up to much room!
Life begins where your comfort zone ends!
terra firma rider
Should be dry gravel unless Ecan have opened the mouth with dozers. If it is open then I'm definatly not crossing - it will be soft as hell and salty water with risk of big holes. I'll be going via little river then back up to tops if like that.
I've deliberatly left the return trip route open for discussion on the day. See how we go for time.
WX looking ok til eveing when rain is predicted.
Cheers
R
"The ultimate result of shielding men from the effects of folly is to fill the world with fools." - Herbert Spencer, English Philosopher (1820-1903)
L-Plate Rider
I'm in! See you all at Tai Tap 9a.m.
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