Whoopeecock Posted January 7, 2023 Posted January 7, 2023 On 05/01/2023 at 16:06, Chunky_t said: also in addition to that, lots of pylon tracks not far after okiwi bay for some added spice There’s tons of good riding out that way. But it took me about 2 hours on a slow bike from Richmond to Okiwi. It's another 1.5 without stops to French Pass, so not much time for playing or going down to places like Elaine Bay. And then we’re going to Blenheim? There’s no way we’ll get time to go anywhere near Kenepuru And we’ll be coming into Blenheim pretty late. What about Saturday night at somewhere like the Rai or Havelock? Quote
Whoopeecock Posted January 8, 2023 Posted January 8, 2023 Drove the Maruia Saddle today, that’s going to be a good ride. Won’t be much fun backing a rig with a trailer if you meet someone coming the other way, especially on the southern side. Can’t seem to add photos. 1 Quote
RUNAMUCK Posted January 8, 2023 Author Posted January 8, 2023 10 hours ago, Whoopeecock said: Can’t seem to add photos. Resize them? A screenshot is the lazy way to make them smaller so you can upload them. Quote
Pee Dubs Posted January 9, 2023 Posted January 9, 2023 On 07/01/2023 at 18:08, Whoopeecock said: There’s tons of good riding out that way. But it took me about 2 hours on a slow bike from Richmond to Okiwi. It's another 1.5 without stops to French Pass, so not much time for playing or going down to places like Elaine Bay. And then we’re going to Blenheim? There’s no way we’ll get time to go anywhere near Kenepuru And we’ll be coming into Blenheim pretty late. What about Saturday night at somewhere like the Rai or Havelock? Yeah the plan was to do French Pass OR Kenepuru. Agree not possible to do both in a day! Best overnight options are: The Rai Valley Tavern (now called The Millers Rest) - camping only I think, will have to check. Bonus, it's also a pub! Pelorus Bridge (Kahikatea Flat) - DOC campground, but with a kitchen facility. Sweet river for a swim. Havelock Holiday Park - cabins and campsites. Probably most versatile location, and a proper little town for supplies etc. Is just another 30min down the road. This would be my pick. 3 Quote
Whoopeecock Posted January 9, 2023 Posted January 9, 2023 5 hours ago, Pee Dubs said: Yeah the plan was to do French Pass OR Kenepuru. Agree not possible to do both in a day! Best overnight options are: The Rai Valley Tavern (now called The Millers Rest) - camping only I think, will have to check. Bonus, it's also a pub! Pelorus Bridge (Kahikatea Flat) - DOC campground, but with a kitchen facility. Sweet river for a swim. Havelock Holiday Park - cabins and campsites. Probably most versatile location, and a proper little town for supplies etc. Is just another 30min down the road. This would be my pick. Agree, Havelock would be my choice too. Quote
Willdat? Posted January 9, 2023 Posted January 9, 2023 59 minutes ago, Whoopeecock said: Agree, Havelock would be my choice too. Shame about the mussel festival stealing our weekend... 1 Quote
Mof Posted January 9, 2023 Posted January 9, 2023 8 hours ago, Pee Dubs said: Best overnight options are: Butchers flat Quote
Willdat? Posted January 9, 2023 Posted January 9, 2023 @Whoopeecocktthere's the Havelock Mussel Festival on the same weekend as this ride, so no joy ending the day anywhere other than Blenheim really. You should get in touch with @RUNAMUCKaand get yourself involved in the planning for 2024. 1 Quote
RUNAMUCK Posted January 10, 2023 Author Posted January 10, 2023 Myself, @JustHarry and @- i5oogt - are at the Nelson top ten on friday night, and the cherry lea motel in springlands/blenheim on Saturday night. Quote
RUNAMUCK Posted January 10, 2023 Author Posted January 10, 2023 The musselfest has rinsed the accomadation closer to renwick. Quote
Truenotch Posted January 10, 2023 Posted January 10, 2023 50 minutes ago, RUNAMUCK said: musselfest Is this the female version of a sausage fest? 2 1 3 Quote
JustHarry Posted January 10, 2023 Posted January 10, 2023 Also fuck the blenheim bridges camp Meth hole 1 1 Quote
tortron Posted January 10, 2023 Posted January 10, 2023 I have a bike for it, but every other part of the admin is not confirmed 1 Quote
JustHarry Posted January 10, 2023 Posted January 10, 2023 15 minutes ago, tortron said: I have a bike for it, but every other part of the admin is not confirmed Just ride it down Quote
Mof Posted January 10, 2023 Posted January 10, 2023 3 hours ago, RUNAMUCK said: Myself, @JustHarry and @- i5oogt - are at the Nelson top ten on friday night, and the cherry lea motel in springlands/blenheim on Saturday night. *Cherylea motel Quote
Mof Posted January 10, 2023 Posted January 10, 2023 Recommend Maitai valley camp in Nelson, and Rarangi doc camp Blenheim for tenting. That's where I'll be. And probably one of the vehicles too. @governorsam @joshcburgess 1 1 Quote
RUNAMUCK Posted January 10, 2023 Author Posted January 10, 2023 37 minutes ago, tortron said: I have a bike for it, but every other part of the admin is not confirmed Bring a ground bag down. I'm sure you can find a sharp pile of rocks beside a state highway near a truck exhaust brake area to unroll it on. 1 Quote
JustHarry Posted January 10, 2023 Posted January 10, 2023 25 minutes ago, Mof said: Recommend Maitai valley camp in Nelson, and Rarangi doc camp Blenheim for tenting. That's where I'll be. And probably one of the vehicles too. @governorsam Is josh still keen for backup? Quote
RUNAMUCK Posted January 10, 2023 Author Posted January 10, 2023 I guess you can turn off before the wairau river on day two, and go through taumarina. But rarangi is gonna be a good hike at the end of a big day. Quote
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