Banditrider's Pootles

banditrider

Long Timer
Climbing up hills: http://banditrider.blogspot.co.nz/2017/08/up-above-world-so-high.html

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glitch

Mapping the next ride...
Staff member
:glu:glu

WhooHOO! Paradise!! :drool:

That Gorge Rd. you mention, is that the one between Balance and SH3? https://goo.gl/maps/zBPUAkTe76r
Was it damaged by road-slip/ flooding?
Looking at the map, it certainly makes for a key-stretch in any loop/ access-route one wants to run.

Great to see some blue skies in those pics after all the rain you guys must have had lately.
Thanks for some beautiful shots...of a beautiful place :clap:
 

banditrider

Long Timer
Nope, the gorge is between Woodville and Ashhurst - SH3, the main route through to Hawkes Bay. It has had a lot of huge slips in the past (1 took it out for about a year) and another big one this year. They've actually stopped work on the current slip as it's too dangerous for the guys to work on - so something major has to happen to replace it...
 

glitch

Mapping the next ride...
Staff member
Nope, the gorge is between Woodville and Ashhurst - SH3, the main route through to Hawkes Bay. It has had a lot of huge slips in the past (1 took it out for about a year) and another big one this year. They've actually stopped work on the current slip as it's too dangerous for the guys to work on - so something major has to happen to replace it...

:eek: That's THE MAIN road!
Is Saddle Rd. big enough to carry the main traffric?
 

banditrider

Long Timer
Yup!

Yeah, the Saddle (and the Pahiatua Track) has to manage every now and again. They have made some improvements over the last few years - straightening out some of the nasty bits. Ruining a fun little bit of road.

But hey, SH1 South to Kaikoura is still out of action...although they've just about got the rail sorted...
 

glitch

Mapping the next ride...
Staff member
Yup!

Yeah, the Saddle (and the Pahiatua Track) has to manage every now and again. They have made some improvements over the last few years - straightening out some of the nasty bits. Ruining a fun little bit of road.


Then again...they're quick access to the North range Rd. and a few other gems like the Whariti :drool:
 

banditrider

Long Timer
Cheers. Yeah, really happy with that shot. Riding north I had a great view all the way and was really keen to get a nice shot. Not often it's so clear all the way around the mountain.
 
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