Tuesday 29th

Well Twopot, Silverfox, Geezz (Wayne), Hubby, Nelson set off from Rubberjaws (normal meeting spot close to Rapaki) and headed up the farm track. Its a grunt of a climb but worth it. Balmy evening with just a slight breeze up the back. Stopped for a wee rest at the top of the real sketchy lower bit and looked out over the main highway (Rapaki Track) Bumper to Bumper all the way up. Looked really amazing. The slogged on up the hill. Steve the accountant and a mate were with us at this point. Steves mate had his 2 year old daughter in the seat on the back of his bike. She was not happy. Anyway at the top they left to road ride down. The rest of us headed around and as we crossed over the road above the bowenvale access we met a group of 15+ riders. Geezz had chain problems so let them go first. Caught them at the next waypoint then left them behind. Spun really well from here to top of Vic. Still getting my night vision sorted. Nelson and Hub reversed to go down old school bowenvale. The rest of us headed down through Vic. Rubberjaws leading. At the jumps area decided to go down Dazzas. They have done some work wit na new entrance in and then it sweeps left. All pretty soft and sketchy. Rubberjaws lost it at one point, connected a tree slightly and knee dabbed but no major stuff. Carried on down the new bit of the nationals and then out. All in all a great ride.

At Rubberjaws we discussed what Team item we might produce for the trip. Shorts or beanie? All accomadation is booked and deposits paid.

Next team outing Sunday 4th. A road bash to The Styx Mill Reserve to help the team from Trees for Canterbury plant 2500 native plants.

Sunday 27th April

A few of the lads were away due to Anzac weekend, and Tinkerbell (aka Andrew) was sick so Two Pot, Hubby, Wayne, The Silverfox (also known as Sperm Boy or Tony) and Rubberjaws met up at Dot Com. We rode up Richmond Hill Road and took the shingle Rd up a bit more then headed cross country along a sheep trail until we hit a bit of track we knew. Took us to the Summit Rd at the Pines above Jollies Bush and then onto the start of Greenwood Park. Bombed the first peice and stopped to freshen up at the ruins. Bombed down until Hubby punctured at the slippery slats in the shade. Rubberjaws and Hubby led from here. Good pace with nothing slowing us down. Got to the summit road and waited...waied some more then saw the Silverfox scooting his bike down. He has a Jamis with the most f....ked up drop out ever. He just got it back from being fixed and it broke. We waited for twopot and Wayne who had some chain problems. Rubberjaws took the road with Silverfox down to Dotcom. Towed him along the flat to save time. The others came down Ct Thomas but Hub punctured again.

Been organising the annual trip away. Heading down to Wanak, Alex and Naseby in October. !3 of us. Should be a great trip. great riding and some relaxing with beer and Bourbon in the evening. Will keep updating the progress. Everyone putting up their accomadation $$ early to keep their spots.

PS, watch the slippery slats on the Greenwood Track, lots of guys crashing off at this point.

Hi Guys

(on behalf of matt, swtchbckr posting:)
My name is Matt, I am a more recent addition to the PFMTB Inc. My nick name or handle is Wireless Matt due to me running a small WISP in CHCH, New Zealand. I have also recently being known as TwoPots due to an upgrade to my brakes on my Specialized MT.

Introducing Rubberjaws

Hi all, Just introducing myself. They call me Rubberjaws. I am one of the original PFMTBC riders. I ride a lovely santa Cruz Nomad. Not the fastest lad on the block when riding uphill but enjoy it anyway. I believe you have to earn the downhill. I also lay claim to being the 2nd oldest rider in the group and also one of the heaviest.

Catch yas later.

Welcome

Welcome to the newly generated PFMTB Inc web site...

Let me introduce myself. at times called Wanker, but mostly i am the Switchbacker, or the MellonFarmer... Until this week, i've ridden various formats of a DMR Switchback, as of this week tho, i'll be aboard a Cotic Soul.