WankBankA100 Posted February 10, 2021 Share Posted February 10, 2021 Also, do we have a rough idea of when we expect to be back in Hanmar Springs by on the Sunday? From what I can tell, the roads aren't too windy like Eastcapescapade, so 200km won't take that long right? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JustHarry Posted February 10, 2021 Share Posted February 10, 2021 4-5 hrs at a guess. By the time we stop for lunch and potential breakdowns/not traveling that fast since the road isnt that smooth. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tumeke Posted February 10, 2021 Share Posted February 10, 2021 @Pee Dubs Just caught your tag. The Trident Tavern / Mangere Bridge Tavern drinking team of @sentra @peteretep @slacker.cam and myself are putting our bikes on pallets with some kiwistamps, then flying into ChCh on the Thursdae AM. We are thinking we might ride up to Hanmer for extra adventures on the Thursdae, but if there is a trailer available to bring them back on the Sundae (4 x bikes Hanmer to ChCh pls @anybody?) it might be handy if we are running late for aero planes. If not, we will hit the road early on Sunday to ensure we can get back, pack our bikes and get to the airport before 7pm flights. We have our accommodation (we're going cheep + not camping due to logistics) if anyone cares: Hanmer: Alpine Adventure Park Blenheim: Blenheim Bridges Holiday Park Nelson: Paradiso Backpackers. - better living errbody. 3 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mof Posted February 10, 2021 Share Posted February 10, 2021 1 hour ago, Tumeke said: Sundae (4 x bikes Hanmer to ChCh pls @anybody?) I can assist with this 2 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RUNAMUCK Posted February 10, 2021 Author Share Posted February 10, 2021 1 hour ago, Tumeke said: @Pee Dubs Just caught your tag. The Trident Tavern / Mangere Bridge Tavern drinking team of @sentra @peteretep @slacker.cam and myself are putting our bikes on pallets with some kiwistamps, then flying into ChCh on the Thursdae AM. We are thinking we might ride up to Hanmer for extra adventures on the Thursdae, but if there is a trailer available to bring them back on the Sundae (4 x bikes Hanmer to ChCh pls @anybody?) it might be handy if we are running late for aero planes. If not, we will hit the road early on Sunday to ensure we can get back, pack our bikes and get to the airport before 7pm flights. We have our accommodation (we're going cheep + not camping due to logistics) if anyone cares: Hanmer: Alpine Adventure Park Blenheim: Blenheim Bridges Holiday Park Nelson: Paradiso Backpackers. - better living errbody. What time do you need to be at the plane station on Sunday? Remember that time that dickhead booked too early a flight home? Forcing everyone to get up really early? (Tbh, air nz changed it on me. Twice) 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tumeke Posted February 11, 2021 Share Posted February 11, 2021 4 hours ago, RUNAMUCK said: What time do you need to be at the plane station on Sunday? Remember that time that dickhead booked too early a flight home? Forcing everyone to get up really early? (Tbh, air nz changed it on me. Twice) 7peeem flight sundae 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RUNAMUCK Posted February 11, 2021 Author Share Posted February 11, 2021 At a pinch hanmer to chch can be done in 45 mins.* *Perhaps not on a Sunday afternoon/evening....... 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris.QCR Posted February 11, 2021 Share Posted February 11, 2021 I rode Hanmer to Hornby in 2 hours full throttle the whole way on my CT 2 years ago. Planning on doing the same again 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
igor Posted February 11, 2021 Share Posted February 11, 2021 Can't join you this year chaps. Sadly I have to spend the money I don't have getting the coon a wof. All the best and I look forward to reading about it here afterwards. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WankBankA100 Posted February 11, 2021 Share Posted February 11, 2021 5 hours ago, Chris.QCR said: I rode Hanmer to Hornby in 2 hours full throttle the whole way on my CT 2 years ago. Planning on doing the same again As long as you don’t end up like the guy on Eastcapescapade who bent a valve the night before an hour or so from the start line! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tortron Posted February 11, 2021 Share Posted February 11, 2021 It was fine at full throttle, the cruising is what did it 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pee Dubs Posted February 11, 2021 Share Posted February 11, 2021 On 11/02/2021 at 08:54, Tumeke said: @Pee Dubs Just caught your tag. The Trident Tavern / Mangere Bridge Tavern drinking team of @sentra @peteretep @slacker.cam and myself are putting our bikes on pallets with some kiwistamps, then flying into ChCh on the Thursdae AM. We are thinking we might ride up to Hanmer for extra adventures on the Thursdae, but if there is a trailer available to bring them back on the Sundae (4 x bikes Hanmer to ChCh pls @anybody?) it might be handy if we are running late for aero planes. If not, we will hit the road early on Sunday to ensure we can get back, pack our bikes and get to the airport before 7pm flights. We have our accommodation (we're going cheep + not camping due to logistics) if anyone cares: Hanmer: Alpine Adventure Park Blenheim: Blenheim Bridges Holiday Park Nelson: Paradiso Backpackers. - better living errbody. Thanks, I think I have a plan forming involving the ferry. Logistics of camping shouldn't be too bad for those not flying. I've checked out the websites for where the drinking team have booked, shared tent sites should be no problem and work out super cheap. Hanmer: Alpine Adventure Park - $32, up to 8 ppl Blenheim: Blenheim Bridges Holiday Park - $42, up to 8 ppl Nelson: Paradiso Backpackers - $59, up to 6 ppl (This is a bit more expensive, but I think someone mentioned it's worth avoiding the big parks in Nelson over Summer) Who else is keen to form a camping group? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WankBankA100 Posted February 13, 2021 Share Posted February 13, 2021 On 12/02/2021 at 10:19, Pee Dubs said: Thanks, I think I have a plan forming involving the ferry. Logistics of camping shouldn't be too bad for those not flying. I've checked out the websites for where the drinking team have booked, shared tent sites should be no problem and work out super cheap. Hanmer: Alpine Adventure Park - $32, up to 8 ppl Blenheim: Blenheim Bridges Holiday Park - $42, up to 8 ppl Nelson: Paradiso Backpackers - $59, up to 6 ppl (This is a bit more expensive, but I think someone mentioned it's worth avoiding the big parks in Nelson over Summer) Who else is keen to form a camping group? I might be keen! Do they have cabins at these sites? My tent is the shittiest tiny tent ever... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RUNAMUCK Posted February 14, 2021 Author Share Posted February 14, 2021 Hey @- i5oogt -, any chance of an updated list? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pee Dubs Posted February 15, 2021 Share Posted February 15, 2021 On 14/02/2021 at 10:45, WankBankA100 said: I might be keen! Do they have cabins at these sites? My tent is the shittiest tiny tent ever... Yeah cabins or dorms at all of them. Just you pay by bed/person so gonna be a bit more spendy than camping/tent site. Anyone else camping? Bueller? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Truenotch Posted February 16, 2021 Share Posted February 16, 2021 On 11/02/2021 at 08:54, Tumeke said: If not, we will hit the road early on Sunday to ensure we can get back, pack our bikes and get to the airport before 7pm flights. Speaking of this. I'm thinking of flying into CCH on Thursday and returning on Monday afternoon. Does anyone have a spare seat for me to get back to CCH? I can get to Hanmer on Thursday night and my bike will be on @WankBankA100's ute, so it'll just be me and my small bag (and a backpack). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JustHarry Posted February 16, 2021 Share Posted February 16, 2021 @Truenotch i have a few spare seats in thd cruiser still. Just me and bart so far 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Truenotch Posted February 17, 2021 Share Posted February 17, 2021 12 hours ago, JustHarry said: @Truenotch i have a few spare seats in thd cruiser still. Just me and bart so far Siiiiiick, I'll book my flights now. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RUNAMUCK Posted February 17, 2021 Author Share Posted February 17, 2021 Shit this is gonna be FUN! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris.QCR Posted February 17, 2021 Share Posted February 17, 2021 Sure is. Need to make time this weekend to kit my bike out ready to go for a thrashing ! Will do a oil change so its nice and fresh. Fizzing 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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