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Any one keen to go for a ride this weekend??
Sunday 4 December a few of us meeting at the ‘Peg’, main road Belfast for 9:30 am ride up to Cheviot to spend up in their cafes. Coastal route up, inland route back, don’t care what you ride as long as you don’t mind a bit of gravel and the odd creek crossing. If you were in Christchurch 5 years ago you will remember that many people came to help our earthquake recovery process. It’s our turn to help people and businesses in North Canterbury.
If you’re starting north of Christchurch for the ride to Cheviot on Sunday 4th you can choose to meet up in Amberley at the Z station and the folk meeting at the Peg will pick us up on the way through shortly after 10:00 am
Somebody keen to have a ride around the 17th this month ?
Friday 24.Feb
Gonna head up the rainbow and after that denniston track and up to karamea may on the way back to punakaiki and back over arthurs pass on sunday
everybody welcome to join this weekend finally good weather
I plan to start after work on friday so probably around 3
Hi,
I am wondering if you have seen the AdventureRidingNZ “Picture Project” for the September motorcycle show.
Check out the details here:
https://klrramblers.wordpress.com/2017/08/09/picture-project/
Andrew
Hey guys and girls!
I’m about 4 months into my first ADV bike and looking for other riders around CHCH that would be keen to ride together?
My skill set is a bit on the shit side as I’m still learning and don’t have a left hand so can’t do extremely technical stuff the requires lots of clutch work/feathering..
Been on heaps of gravel tracks in/around Banks Peninsula and an overnight trip in a forest on the coast so far and keen for more!
At the moment I ride solo (other mates only have road bikes) and I’m thinking it would be more fun with company – safer too!
As i’m teaching myself and still got lots to learn. So, when I’m solo (which is always, at the moment) I don’t want to push it very much or go too remote incase I get stuck or come undone..
Also, would be rad to get tips from others on how to be better on the bike or just someone to chin-wag with at the stops.
Long story short; 27yo dude, Looking for riding buddies for afternoon/day/weekend trips.
As much as I tried to avoid it, when reading this back I get a ‘dating site’ vibe from this.. Not my intention! at least buy me a tank of gas first..
Hey mate and welcome aboard. Im not much use as im also exceedingly shit off road so no tips from me. I do enjoy the gravel though. Im also in Auckland.
I watched a couple of your vids and not having a left hand doesnt seem to be slowing you down.
Im interested in the rally. Ive got a drz250 parked in Otago and am thinking of upgrading/changing it. Rally is on the list as is another drz400. What sort of highway cruising speed can you maintain if theres a bit of headwind? My 400s handles that ok while the 250 struggles a bit.
Your thoughts would be appreciated.
Ps…i got a four man tent. I can almost get the small bike in… Agree that for not much more cost theres lots of space for all the shizzle you end up with on a camping trip
Cheers
Hey @Astride have you checked out Rekluse clutches? My understanding is they are an auto clutch that won’t let the bike stall at low revs and everyone I’ve met with one has loved them.
https://rekluse.com
‘@OldBeer
It goes well around town and off road.
Im about 65kg so lucky there..
On the open road with my camp gear, I cruse at 100km/h but a strong head wind or long/steep hill can take you down to 90km/h or sometimes a bit lower if it’s really terrible out..
I’m okay with that.
I’ve read that these bikes are really reliable and many others rack up the open road Km’s on them with out issues so, am happy sitting at 100km/h for big stretches.
Though, would recommend good pillow top gtips for comfort..
Off road, it’s got a good amount of power for gravel and forest road bashin’.
A huge bonus of the rally is the windscreen and semi decent LED headlight as well as ABS – as I will have slightly more dirt oriented rubber on, the abs is handy on the road in wet/emergency stops (rear can be disabled for sweet skids and backing it in..)
Go find a demo one to throw about and see how you feel ??
@Eddieb
That was my intension but, I was sill to assume the made them for the CRF250L (same motor as the Rally).. Wasn’t untill after I brought the bike that I realised the done almost every dualspot/motocross bike EXCEPT for my bike.. Probably would have gotten a drz400 for that reason had I of known that at the time. Oh well, my dumb fault haha
Hi there I’m a local living in chch. I’m always keen to meet up for rides. I work every second Saturday and get the odd day off through the week… not all weeks but hey I’m keen as most of the guys I know road road bikes or live out of town.
‘@Astride
I’ve Also just picked up an ADV bike and reckon it would be cool to ride with someone
My skill set is mostly from blasting around on old farm bikes around banks peninsula and a small amount of road riding (only recently got my liscence haha) I mostly ride around BP and explore old gravel roads and farm trails
Would be cool to pick up some tips from more experiecend riders as most of my mates are into cars
I have a Himalayan too and ride on my own. Would like to have some rides with others. I am normally off on Fridays and usually go for a day ride every weekend. Anybody up for a ride coming Friday or Saturday or Sunday afternoon? Kaiwara Road North Canterbury?
I’m up for a ride. I don’t work Fridays so go for rides then or on most weekends dependend on the weather.
Hey mate, I flicked you a private message but am unsure if it actually sent as this site just sits infinitely loading after I send a message.. let me know if you didn’t receive anything – Cheers.
I am always looking for people to go with. At the moment I’m not working so can ride any time. Im pretty crap, always looking to learn off people.
Hi Astride, I sent you a message.
Hi Pat, I sent you a message.
Anybody up for a ride coming Friday or Saturday or Sunday afternoon? Kaiwara Road North Canterbury?
https://www.adventureridingnz.co.nz/gps-tracks-rides/south-island-tracks/st-leonards-kaiwara-road/
weather look good Friday thru to Sunday. I can ride Friday & Saturday the whole day and Sunday afternoon.
Rough plan is to ride to Chevoit, then thru Leader rd to Waiau and the Kaiwara road back east.
Open to discussion.
Pat what are you riding?
‘@Kiwiscoot
@PatDeavoll Haha pretty crap sounds about the same as me..
Any of you lads (and others) feel like going for a ride this Saturday comming?
I know a place to enter the North side of the Waimakariri River that has a few trails off the side and access to the river bed.
Or
if that’s not your cup of tea, go to Pigeon Bay and a couple of other gravel roads around that way.
Or
Happily open to suggestions, Aslong as it involves unsealed roads haha
Need to boost my ‘skills’ for a trip next month.
Edit: woops, just seen you post Paul after I made this
Did not see your message until after I sent mine. Yip Saturday sounds fine with me. You up for Kaiwara rd.?
Yeah mate, lock it in.
I can also add a couple of side routes to the journey from Remotemoto too, if you want to make a full day of exploring?
Yes do, Sounds great. Did you get my contact detail in my message I sent you?
I’m on a WR250R and a GS 650. I’m going into the Clarence Reserve on Friday and as it’s a big day from CHCH prob won’t be up for much on Sat. But keen to ride Sunday
You doing it on motorbike? I see there is a 4wd road. Looks interesting.Actually looks like an epic ride.
I sent you a message but this site is not that message friendly. My contact number is 027 459 4026
OK all welcome Saturday 21/09/2019 leaving 8:30 am @ Repco Cranford St. Route is roughly Culverden then east to Gore Bay and back south. About 300 kms in total from Chch, so full day ride.
Contact me if you want to get an idea of the route.
We can fill up at Culverden and have something to eat there.
C u there.
Hi
Would you come but have a big ride on Friday and may be knackered. I’ll see how I go.
Hi all. Recently bought a XT250 for a bit of light weight exploring. New to adventure riding but have been riding for 47 yrs. If some one is planning any day rides would be keen. Available weekends and mid week. Like a challange.
Anybody up for a ride up Okuku pass this Saturday 28/09/2019 morning? Hopefully still some snow to play in. Meet 8:30 at Super Cheap auto Cranford St carpark.
{Edit : changed it to Okuku and Super Cheap, I just had a few typos 8?) }
Hi. I am available to ride during the week. I’m pretty crap but always keen. Text me
027 624 1677
Pat
I would be keen. 0276241677
Yes keen for Okuku Pass.
Txt me 0276241677
Sorry had a few typos in message about Saturday, Okuku Pass and Super Cheap Auto.
I’m out the other side of town so better for me to meet you in Oxford or the other end depending on what end you want to go in
Hi Paul.I will see you at 8.30. Are you planning to go in to lees valley.TXT 027-2912423
Anybody up for a ride this afternoon around the bays from Diamond harbour thru to Devauchelles and then southern bays?
If you’ve been out for a ride don’t forget to post some pics so people can see what they missed out on.
Sorry I haven’t looked on here for awhile…. I’m always up for a ride if I’m not working. I’ve pushed the notify button so I get an email hopefully lol
Okuku pass ride
https://vimeo.com/362969774
October 6 ride
https://vimeo.com/364569164
Did the ride to Lake Sumner last Friday. Could not go all the way as the gate at the top of the track between Lake Katrine and Lake Sumner was locked and I did not have a key. So only went as far as Lake Katrine . A great ride. Was just surprised to see no road report on here for it. Track was mostly dry with only a few mud puddles to get through. Unfortunately I lost a Gopro on the rough bit between Lake Taylor and Loch Katrine, so not many photos. I’ll post some when I get the time. It’s an easy day ride there and back from Christchurch, so I’ll organise one again in the future.
Anybody up for a ride to Lake Katrine/Sumner this Friday? I want to go look for that Gopro.
Meet at Belfast BK at 9am or at Z petral station at 10am – all welcome.
Z petrol station Amberley.
Anybody up for a ride Friday through Rainbow road, coming back thru Murchison?
https://www.adventureridingnz.co.nz/gps-tracks-rides/south-island-tracks/the-rainbow-road/
Meet Friday 15/1/2021 8 am at Burger King Belfast Car park.