Mountainbiking in Christchurch
Sep 23rd 2008, 6:56 am
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Mountainbiking in Christchurch
My old bike got nicked, which gave me a fantastic reason to get a new, much more betterer one 
As the evenings will soon be getting longer and the weekends warmer, anyone up for a hoon [1] around Bottle Lake or up the much feared Rapaki Track - or even Taylors Mistake or the track out by the airport?
Beers afterwards of course
Dusty...? Gandy...? Anyone....? Bueller...?
Wiz
[1] For various values of 'hoon'. If 'hoon' to you means 'go crazy for 3 minutes feeling invincible, and then take 40 minutes to puff your way back to the car like the fat old knacker you really are' then we could well be on the same page
As the evenings will soon be getting longer and the weekends warmer, anyone up for a hoon [1] around Bottle Lake or up the much feared Rapaki Track - or even Taylors Mistake or the track out by the airport?
Beers afterwards of course
Dusty...? Gandy...? Anyone....? Bueller...?
Wiz
[1] For various values of 'hoon'. If 'hoon' to you means 'go crazy for 3 minutes feeling invincible, and then take 40 minutes to puff your way back to the car like the fat old knacker you really are' then we could well be on the same page
Sep 23rd 2008, 8:30 am
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Re: Mountainbiking in Christchurch
Lee's up for it
Sep 23rd 2008, 12:11 pm
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Re: Mountainbiking in Christchurch
Well, I don't have a mountain bike but am interested in anyone with a road bike out in the Rangiora area to go on weekend (Saturday) rides or after work.
Sep 24th 2008, 12:32 am
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Re: Mountainbiking in Christchurch
Originally Posted by CAN2NZ
Well, I don't have a mountain bike but am interested in anyone with a road bike out in the Rangiora area to go on weekend (Saturday) rides or after work.
Lou
Sep 24th 2008, 1:32 am
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Re: Mountainbiking in Christchurch
Originally Posted by Joshlin
Lee's up for it
Can2nz - a road bike is on the list once I'm fit(ter!) so could be up for it. Otherwise I'll stick slicks on the MTB and draft you all for the whole ride
Some nice roads up there in Rangivegas.
Sep 24th 2008, 6:16 am
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Re: Mountainbiking in Christchurch
Nice, but I am not a super model but fit enough to just enjoy the ride. I don't set any land speed records or distance records. I was reading that 82% of cyclist suffer penil numbness. The NYC police department is trialing a new seat that doesn't have the longer skinny part in the middle. Now, only 27% suffer from it. So, all I am saying is I am a pleasure rider looking for fun, so don't worry if you are not so fit.
Oct 8th 2008, 3:18 am
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Re: Mountainbiking in Christchurch
Hi all. I propose Saturday October 18th as the date, sometime during the early afternoon (1pm?) as the time, and Bottle Lake main carpark as the location.
The tracks there are easy enough, and there's the cycle assault course for general amusement afterwards.
So, any takers?
The tracks there are easy enough, and there's the cycle assault course for general amusement afterwards.
So, any takers?
Oct 8th 2008, 9:52 am
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Re: Mountainbiking in Christchurch
Hi Andy
the date is ok for me, but will struggle with 1pm as it is my saturday morning at the garage. an hour later would be sweet as for me.
Lee
the date is ok for me, but will struggle with 1pm as it is my saturday morning at the garage. an hour later would be sweet as for me.
Lee
Oct 9th 2008, 7:10 am
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Re: Mountainbiking in Christchurch
Originally Posted by Wiz'n'Ton
Hi all. I propose Saturday October 18th as the date, sometime during the early afternoon (1pm?) as the time, and Bottle Lake main carpark as the location.
The tracks there are easy enough, and there's the cycle assault course for general amusement afterwards.
So, any takers?
The tracks there are easy enough, and there's the cycle assault course for general amusement afterwards.
So, any takers?
Oct 9th 2008, 9:02 am
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Re: Mountainbiking in Christchurch
Originally Posted by Joshlin
Hi Andy
the date is ok for me, but will struggle with 1pm as it is my saturday morning at the garage. an hour later would be sweet as for me.
Lee
the date is ok for me, but will struggle with 1pm as it is my saturday morning at the garage. an hour later would be sweet as for me.
Lee
Looking forward to it!
Oct 9th 2008, 9:03 am
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Re: Mountainbiking in Christchurch
Originally Posted by Dustybin
I'lll see if i can get my fat lazy arse out there... i'll be in touch. Saying that since moving house i have decided that exercise is just silly and have vowed to get fat this year!
Looks like you won't be the only one's moving house mate. Wanna show us all you've learned when you help us to shift...? It's the avo too - you'll be sober by then, eh?
Oct 10th 2008, 5:06 am
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Re: Mountainbiking in Christchurch
Originally Posted by Wiz'n'Ton
Haha! Looks like you won't be the only one's moving house mate. Wanna show us all you've learned when you help us to shift...?
It's the avo too - you'll be sober by then, eh?
Looks like you won't be the only one's moving house mate. Wanna show us all you've learned when you help us to shift...? It's the avo too - you'll be sober by then, eh?
Oct 10th 2008, 5:11 am
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Re: Mountainbiking in Christchurch
Originally Posted by Wiz'n'Ton
Haha! Looks like you won't be the only one's moving house mate. Wanna show us all you've learned when you help us to shift...?
It's the avo too - you'll be sober by then, eh?
Looks like you won't be the only one's moving house mate. Wanna show us all you've learned when you help us to shift...? It's the avo too - you'll be sober by then, eh?
Oct 10th 2008, 8:43 am
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Re: Mountainbiking in Christchurch
ok wiz, will see you in the car park at bottle lake 2pm on 18th. likewise, if you need a pair of hands for the move give us a shout.
Lee
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Oct 13th 2008, 8:45 am
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Re: Mountainbiking in Christchurch
Good on ya guys
Will fill you in on the details next Sat, but yup - we have bought a new house and move late Nov. Start going to the gym now
Will fill you in on the details next Sat, but yup - we have bought a new house and move late Nov. Start going to the gym now
