Popular Post RUNAMUCK Posted September 10, 2020 Popular Post Share Posted September 10, 2020 Inspired by the sheer joy that has been the Eastcape Escapade, and the Te Urewera Undertaking, it's been decided that the south island needs something similar. Brace yourself for the Molesworth Moped Melee! We reckon it's going to go something like this, Friday 5th March, we're setting off from the beautiful alpine resort town of Hanmer springs. And traveling the Molesworth road, taking Taylor's pass, through to Blenheim for the night. This is around 200kms. (Mostly unsealed) https://www.google.com/maps/d/edit?mid=1G4yXjXAnRQ8CSi-WwTN4hghbMgk89sek&usp=sharing We'll likely do a BBQ lunch on this day, because there is literally nothing on this route. Day 2, Blenheim to Nelson. With a possible detour up the north bank of the Wairau river, and up mount Patriach Then back through to Nelson via the Maungatapu track/past the Maitai dam. https://www.google.com/maps/d/edit?mid=1rk2QIYvV-II3QYy6cvcHh-ygYrv_g9uq&usp=sharing Day 3, Nelson back to Hanmer, via St Arnaud, and the Rainbow road (toll road). https://www.google.com/maps/d/edit?mid=1PTxU0yCmEI9Ogb2r58O_4cDfhcx-w5MM&usp=sharing We have some parties interested I driving back up vehicles with trailers. They can carry some gear. But riders are encouraged to be as self suffiecnt as possible. This post will be updated with proper maps and shit later. But I wanted to get it out there to get the fizz going. For those not familiar with the north island format, this is a ride for scooters/mopeds/small bikes. Theres no challange in attempting this on a 750cc adventure bike. More specific information will be added, as I think of it. ENTRY FORM NOW LIVE;https://www.emailmeform.com/builder/form/wmhq9Is9f34Hye?fbclid=IwAR1IkIwDUdr9lTsbyTaLh5cYc8a7THHagYiuokUB31geEIHUQbaIAr6uTko Entries @ 23/02/2021 : Willdat? - PAID Chris.QCR peteretepmof - PAID Tumeke - PAID SentraSlacker.Cam - PAID Aaron Card - PAID Governorsam Runamuck Chunky_t JustHarryKenny Paton WankBankA100Mark Iddles - PAID Truenotch - PAID Steve Aitkenavengertiger - PAID Gary Grant - PAID Tyla Vincent - PAIDSean Buttle - PAID 22 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris.QCR Posted September 10, 2020 Share Posted September 10, 2020 Im locked in and fizzing ! Such a good route and plan ya got in place ! Good times ahead 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RUNAMUCK Posted September 10, 2020 Author Share Posted September 10, 2020 Big creds go to @Willdat? Who has used his local knowledge to plan the route. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DoBro Jesus Posted September 10, 2020 Share Posted September 10, 2020 1000000% in with a grin, can't fuckin wait. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GuyWithAviators Posted September 10, 2020 Share Posted September 10, 2020 Ohh boy this looks grouse. Will have to see what I can put together from the scrap pile at @mo999’s place 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Willdat? Posted September 10, 2020 Share Posted September 10, 2020 Having never been on a multiday group ride of this size, my idea is that the detours are there and back style routes that are optional and have pretty spectacular scenery, but may be on the gnarlier side for an SJ50 on stock tyres. The peaks/road ends I'm looking at are Mt Altimarloch (1700m and 100% fine weather dependent), Mt Patriarch (1500m), Inwoods lookout (1000m) and the Mt Robert carpark (800m). Is there an appetite for this? Or do we need to stick together the whole way? The logic of the detours is that the less intrepid riders can wait at the bottom and enjoy the serenity. Ideally your bike will be able to do 200km without needing fuel, as there isn't a lot of petrol stations where we're going! Here's Day 1 as a little tease, I haven't figured out how to trim the bit of the route that heads out to SH1 yet... https://www.google.com/maps/d/edit?mid=1G4yXjXAnRQ8CSi-WwTN4hghbMgk89sek&usp=sharing Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RUNAMUCK Posted September 10, 2020 Author Share Posted September 10, 2020 Most riders carry extra fuel on eastcape 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lord Gruntfuttock Posted September 10, 2020 Share Posted September 10, 2020 Tentatively interested... 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GuyWithAviators Posted September 10, 2020 Share Posted September 10, 2020 8 minutes ago, Lord Gruntfuttock said: Tentatively interested... Perfect for your leg snapper TC90 (?) 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TimShadboltfan27 Posted September 10, 2020 Share Posted September 10, 2020 Oh yea lock it in eddy 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lord Gruntfuttock Posted September 10, 2020 Share Posted September 10, 2020 7 minutes ago, GuyWithAviators said: Perfect for your leg snapper TC90 (?) The fearsome beast snapper was a TC100. Looking good for CT90 tho... 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beaver Posted September 10, 2020 Share Posted September 10, 2020 Oh wow, this sounds very exciting. Am I too hopefull to assume we won't just be smashing the main road from blenheim to nelson and then to st arnaud? But yeh,keen, it's in the calendar 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RUNAMUCK Posted September 10, 2020 Author Share Posted September 10, 2020 31 minutes ago, Lord Gruntfuttock said: Tentatively interested... This event couldnt possibly go ahead without you! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mop Head Posted September 10, 2020 Share Posted September 10, 2020 Fine. Can I please steal someone’s bike in CHCH? Thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BlownCorona Posted September 10, 2020 Share Posted September 10, 2020 This sounds epic. I'm so down! 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mop Head Posted September 10, 2020 Share Posted September 10, 2020 1 hour ago, Willdat? said: Having never been on a multiday group ride of this size, my idea is that the detours are there and back style routes that are optional and have pretty spectacular scenery, but may be on the gnarlier side for an SJ50 on stock tyres. The peaks/road ends I'm looking at are Mt Altimarloch (1700m and 100% fine weather dependent), Mt Patriarch (1500m), Inwoods lookout (1000m) and the Mt Robert carpark (800m). Is there an appetite for this? Or do we need to stick together the whole way? The logic of the detours is that the less intrepid riders can wait at the bottom and enjoy the serenity. Ideally your bike will be able to do 200km without needing fuel, as there isn't a lot of petrol stations where we're going! Here's Day 1 as a little tease, I haven't figured out how to trim the bit of the route that heads out to SH1 yet... https://www.google.com/maps/d/edit?mid=1G4yXjXAnRQ8CSi-WwTN4hghbMgk89sek&usp=sharing 10” dirt tyres exist. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mop Head Posted September 10, 2020 Share Posted September 10, 2020 It’s generally better to stick together and follow the event holders specific route with a re groups along the way to stop people disappearing without a trace from happening and needing to go full S.A.R. These big rides are a handful for the organiser. The way John pulls of the north island long rides is dang commendable. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beaver Posted September 10, 2020 Share Posted September 10, 2020 Also don't what to be that guy, but Friday 3rd March doesn't exist. Closest is the 5th haha 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RUNAMUCK Posted September 10, 2020 Author Share Posted September 10, 2020 It fully is. That man is something else. Given that accommodation wont be a problem, theres not really a limit on how big this might get. (Within reason) but since I'm not your mum, (I struggle to take care of myself most of the time) theres going to be a lot of personal responsibility/look after each other. /probably be me needing my shoulder put back in on the side of the road/trip to hospital. (Again) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RUNAMUCK Posted September 10, 2020 Author Share Posted September 10, 2020 3 minutes ago, Beaver said: Also don't what to be that guy, but Friday 3rd March doesn't exist. Closest is the 5th haha Fixed Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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