Popular Post RUNAMUCK Posted April 14, 2023 Popular Post Share Posted April 14, 2023 Enter here: https://www.emailmeform.com/builder/form/pJKCz7d8D8O4ZN Although the end of the pesting season is fast approaching, the fizz is still strong. So save the date, and start readying yourself (and your machine) for the Most Ambitious moped melee yet! 2024 will see us starting and finishing in Fairlie. With four massive days riding. Featuring both mindblowing scenery, and some grueling "trails". The total distance for this ride is 968kms over the four days. And Although this is a ride for small bikes, we're asking riders bring bikes capable of a sustained 70-75+kph. (Where the road surface permits) we have such a great distance to cover each day, that a bike that only does 60 is going to slow the pack down too much. you have almost 11 months to sort your bikes. Make sure your chains and sprockets are good. That you engine runs strong and reliably. Theres either a fuel filter, or no shit in your tank. You're going to need a spare clutch/brake lever. Tools to fix a puncture. A spare tube. The maps will be posted up shortly. LETS RIDE BIKES! Entries: D van Asch R Begley A Williams G Gaskell A Mealing J Burgess V Findlay R Moffat D Chaston B Simpson S Wallace N Ritchie K Raines H Dawber S Buttle A van Asch S Jensen 8 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Mof Posted April 14, 2023 Popular Post Share Posted April 14, 2023 Due to popular demand, this Melee mission has now been extended to four days. That’s right! All of the amazing tracks, beautiful scenery, dudes on bikes, now spread out an extra day so you can really feel the ass punishment. I have access to a farm about 5 minutes south of Fairlie at Coal Stream to leave cars and trailers at, very secure and free. They also have some cheap accommodation people can stay at Thursday night, probably Sunday night too. (If people want to stay here, please let me know in advance) This will be our starting point Friday, and end point Monday. This is just a quick overview of the routes Day 1 From Coal Stream, Head over MacKenzie pass to Haldon road Up Haldon road to Black Forest Station. $20 cash for access Through Black Forest Station to Benmore, ride across Benmore dam Road to Omarama, fuel at Omarama Over Lower Omarama saddle to East Manuherikia track. Into Otago Arrive at St Bathans, end of day 1 220km Day 2 Leave St Bathans, a bit of road section here to Thompson Gorge. Over Thompson Saddle (so many gates) Exit at Bendigo, road to Cromwell to fuel up. Head over Duffers Saddle into the Nevis valley Ride the full length of the spectacular Nevis road (many stream crossings), exiting at the far end at Garston. Into Southland Unavoidable long road section from Garston to fuel stop at Lumsden Long road section from Lumsden to Waikaia for end of day 2. 255km Day 3 Waikaia straight to Amazing Beech forest section to a steep climb onto Old Man Range Traverse Old Man Range, very rough, ruts, mud, rock steps There is an early exit road around halfway if anyone has troubles Onto Old Man Range plateau, 1658m above sea level Drop off the Range down to Fruitlands. 1.2km altitude descent in 9.6km distance, back into Otago Road section to Roxburgh for fuel Head to Lake Onslow and Serpentine Ranfurly for fuel and end of day 3 233km Day 4 Danseys pass, back into Canterbury Kurow for fuel Hakataramea Pass back to Haldon Road Over MacKenzie Pass back to Coal Stream beginning End of day 4. 228km These are all unbelievable bucket list tracks! The longest stretch between fuel stops is 156km 13 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Whoopeecock Posted April 14, 2023 Share Posted April 14, 2023 7 minutes ago, RUNAMUCK said: Although the end of the pesting season is fast approaching, the fizz is still strong. So save the date, and start readying yourself (and your machine) for the Most Ambitious moped melee yet! 2024 will see us starting and finishing in Fairlie. With three absolutely massive days riding. Featuring both mindblowing scenery, and some grueling riding. The total distance for this ride is 968kms over the three days. And Although this is a ride for small bikes, we're asking riders bring bikes capable of a sustained 70-75+mph. (Where the road surface permits) we have such a great distance to cover each day, that a bike that only does 60 is going to slow the pack down too much. you have almost 11 months to sort your bikes. Make sure your chains and sprockets are good. That you engine runs strong and reliably. Theres either a fuel filter, or no shit in your tank. You're going to need a spare clutch/brake lever. Tools to fix a puncture. A spare tube. The maps will be posted up shortly. LETS RIDE BIKES! 70-75KMH, not mph you mad bastard! U less you’re putting a turbo in the NBC? 1 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RUNAMUCK Posted April 14, 2023 Author Share Posted April 14, 2023 1 minute ago, Whoopeecock said: 70-75KMH, not mph you mad bastard! U less you’re putting a turbo in the NBC? Yes I've edited that. Its friday night and my brain is somewhat addled. 1 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Whoopeecock Posted April 14, 2023 Share Posted April 14, 2023 12 minutes ago, Mof said: I have access to a farm about 5 minutes south of Fairlie to leave cars and trailers at, very secure and free. They also have some cheap accommodation we can stay at Thursday night, probably Sunday night too. This will be our starting point Friday, and end point Sunday. This is just a quick overview of the routes Day 1 Head over MacKenzie pass to Haldon road Up Haldon road to Black Forest Station. $20 cash for access Through Black Forest Station to Benmore, ride across Benmore dam Road to Omarama, fuel at Omarama Lunch around this time Over Lower Omarama saddle to East Manuherikia track. Into Otago Pass through St Bathans, a bit of road section here to Thompsons Gorge. Over Thompsons Saddle (so many gates) Exit at Bendigo, Cromwell to fuel up and end of day 1. 308km Day 2 Leave Cromwell and head over Duffers Saddle into the Nevis valley Ride the full length of the spectacular Nevis road (many stream crossings), exiting at the far end at Garston. Into Southland Lunch stop somewhere around this time Unavoidable long road section from Garston to fuel stop at Lumsden Long road section from Lumsden to Piano Flat Amazing Beech forest section to a steep climb onto Old Man Range Traverse Old Man Range, very rough, ruts, mud, rock steps There is an early exit road around halfway if anyone has troubles Onto Old Man Range plateau, 1658m above sea level Drop off the Range down to Fruitlands. 1.2km altitude descent in 9.6km distance, back into Otago Road section to Roxburgh for fuel and end of day 2 295km Day 3 Head to Lake Onslow and Serpentine Ranfurly for fuel Lunch stop somewhere around this time Danseys pass, back into Canterbury Kurow for fuel Hakataramea Pass back to Haldon Road Over MacKenzie Pass back to beginning 365km These are all unbelievable bucket list tracks! The longest stretch between fuel stops is 156km Faaaark, that is massive. And epic. And is a bunch of tracks and roads that are indeed bucket list. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mof Posted April 14, 2023 Share Posted April 14, 2023 Lake Benmore from Black Forest Station Thompsons Gorge Road Old Man Range Parking/accommodation/camping at Fairlie 3 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smokin'joe Posted April 14, 2023 Share Posted April 14, 2023 WOW, good coverage, looks like a name change to Midland Madness......... the 'key' comment was to keep it in McKenzie/SCanty, but awesome trails. i do have a more compact 'local to Farlie' route involving keys, if needed 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Willdat? Posted April 14, 2023 Share Posted April 14, 2023 8 hours ago, smokin'joe said: WOW, good coverage, looks like a name change to Midland Madness......... the 'key' comment was to keep it in McKenzie/SCanty, but awesome trails. i do have a more compact 'local to Farlie' route involving keys, if needed Thanks for the offer Joe, Mof has already pre-run this route (solo and with less daylight!). So we know it's achievable. If anyone else wants to discuss changing the route, please message Mof as the confusion created in the thread isn't worth it. 2 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tortron Posted April 14, 2023 Share Posted April 14, 2023 Looks good. Subscribed 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xsinclairx Posted April 14, 2023 Share Posted April 14, 2023 Yup looks epic. Might actually try to make this one. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tortron Posted April 14, 2023 Share Posted April 14, 2023 What was accommodation plans? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mof Posted April 14, 2023 Share Posted April 14, 2023 On 15/04/2023 at 08:34, tortron said: What was accommodation plans? Early days yet Unfortunately there's not really big motels/cabins in this part of the world. I tried to stop in places that have at least something, and is still on route. Night 1. There is only a couple places to stay in st Bathans so you all better get in sooner rather than later for beds. I think it may even be you might have to book the whole place then divide it up between yourselves. I'll be camping at the st Bathans domain campsite. Night 2. Waikaia there is a hotel/motel, and a holiday park. I'll be camping at Piano Flat campsite which is about 20 mins up the road which we will be heading up the next day. Night 3. Ranfurly has a holiday park motel/cabins, motel and hotel. I'll be at either the holiday park, or Waipiata domain which is about 15 minutes away. I'm sure there's a muddy ditch somewhere 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mof Posted April 14, 2023 Share Posted April 14, 2023 10 hours ago, smokin'joe said: WOW, good coverage, looks like a name change to Midland Madness......... the 'key' comment was to keep it in McKenzie/SCanty, but awesome trails. i do have a more compact 'local to Farlie' route involving keys, if needed I must have missed that comment. Why don't you set something up for 2025? 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pee Dubs Posted April 14, 2023 Share Posted April 14, 2023 McKenzie was the original concept, but we expanded South to cover some really sweet trails. I think @Mof will attest that the route is pretty epic and will be a good (but achievable) challenge on small bikes. Keen for a proper McKenzie ride at some stage. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RUNAMUCK Posted April 14, 2023 Author Share Posted April 14, 2023 Typically the ride had been named after where it rides on day 1. Molesworth Marlborough Maruia McKenzie Eventually we'll run out of places starting with "M". But we'll burn the bridge when we come to it. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hungry Posted April 14, 2023 Share Posted April 14, 2023 Thanks @Mof for route plan and on the trail research - great photos. I’m in, looking forward to it….. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
igor Posted April 15, 2023 Share Posted April 15, 2023 Say hi to Biggles and Wendy at Waikaia Pub on the way through. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Chris.QCR Posted April 15, 2023 Popular Post Share Posted April 15, 2023 Thanks Mof for sorting out a epic route and Bart for just always fizzing ! Also in advance Harry & Karl for support as you guys make it awesome Im looking forward to this event ! Some amazing roads and views ahead So much goes into organising these sort of events esp the routes and organising the support lads and we appreciate it. 15 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smokin'joe Posted April 15, 2023 Share Posted April 15, 2023 11 hours ago, Mof said: I must have missed that comment. Why don't you set something up for 2025? i didn't realise you had even plotted the route when i first posted about 'key' access. as for setting one up, am not a rider, and with limited L/H function, nor would i endeavour to attempt something of this, as it would need to be ridden prior. i could advise some loops, if wanted/warranted, for a quite compact event. @RUNAMUCK Middlemarch Mainiototo !! 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RUNAMUCK Posted April 15, 2023 Author Share Posted April 15, 2023 I dont mind where we go each year. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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