21st May - Bethells beach

**johnsf1980** · 17th May 2005, 08:55

CANCELLED - Have to cancel this ride as the weather suxs

UPDATE - This has been postponed to 22nd May afternoon so that we can do the ride to Kawakawa Bay on the 21st morning.

Meeting point is Repco in New Lynn at 13:00 hrs and we leave at 13:30 hrs (conditional to there being fine weather ofcourse).

**bugjuice** · 17th May 2005, 08:58

It's a nice road, but take extreme caution. Some corners tighten up without warning.
If I can make it, I'll join. Where do you plan meeting up, and what time?
Which way are you going? I've done that road a heap, and Scenic Drive. It's a nice road to ride..

**justsomeguy** · 17th May 2005, 10:44

Originally Posted by johnsf1980

a good way to go is take the back roads to Scenic Drive and then head down to Bethells beach.

aaaaaaaaaaahhhhhh..........chumbuddy ched Scenic Dwive

**johnsf1980** · 17th May 2005, 11:46

Originally Posted by justsomeguy

aaaaaaaaaaahhhhhh..........chumbuddy ched Scenic Dwive

Ive never been out that way before but its supposed to be good so Im looking forward to it

**justsomeguy** · 17th May 2005, 11:51

Scenic Drive is my favourite road in the world

I hope you like it too.

NC · 17th May 2005, 18:18

Watch out for that first 25kms corner..

I highsided down the cliff..

**johnsf1980** · 17th May 2005, 18:22

Originally Posted by NC

Watch out for that first 25kms corner..

I highsided down the cliff..

Will do, thanks!

Im in no rush to get anywhere so will be riding slow & easy

**Sutage** · 17th May 2005, 19:35

Ill prob come too, i live on a road that comes off scenic drive, but will prob meet you at new lynn

**justsomeguy** · 17th May 2005, 20:00

I'll be happy to act as a guide if you like.

**SlashWylde** · 17th May 2005, 20:09

Haven't ridden that road. Reckon I'll join you if it's fine.

**HDTboy** · 17th May 2005, 20:38

I've driven the road about 2 years ago. From memory it'd be awesome for a ride, would love to join youse but have other commitments

**Madmax** · 17th May 2005, 22:37

Originally Posted by NC

Watch out for that first 25kms corner..

I highsided down the cliff..

i managed to slide up a bank round there,
then the bike came back down and hit me
while i was getting breath back
( a Z1 in the back hurts)
its pretty tight so watch out if its wet

**Madmax** · 17th May 2005, 22:57

PS i lost it on leaf litter so watch out for that as well
(stick in the car tracks they cut the litter up a bit)

**justsomeguy** · 17th May 2005, 23:44

By the way. I don't want to scare anyone. But Scenic Drive is notorious for it's unpredictable corners. I have very often either seen or heard of accidents there.

This road is a lot tighter than SH22. But it is also much shorter. Having said that I do recommend that beginners do come along for this ride. I shall be riding at a very slow pace and am willing to act as a guide.

I believe bugjuice too may be coming. He too knows this road well and is a proper rider (versus a newbie like me).