RRRR (Round Ruahine Range Ride) #2

[marks]

I enjoyed Barts RRRRR (http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/showthread.php?t=90693&highlight=rrrr) in March so much that I want to do it again.

Intention is to leave Paraparaumu on Sat (27th June) morning at 9.00 sharp from the disused Mobil service station (just before Burger King on main Rd) and head up to Shannon for coffee then head up to Ashhurst to meet with any 'northeners' at 11.00 at the service station. Leaving Ashurst 11.15 sharp(ish)

From there it would be up to Taihape for a late lunch (1-2) via a rats nest of gravel roads via Utuwai/Apiti/Upper Kawhatau etc etc.

From Taihape to Napier via the Gentle Annie to stay at the Westshore Holiday Park (http://www.westshoreholidaypark.co.nz/index.html) same as last time. There is a good feed at the pub across the road etc.

Sunday - basically follow the coast as much as possible (possibly including the beach bit between Aramoana and Blackhead) down towards Pongaroa and then possibly off to Pahiatua for afternoon tea then back home - maybe via North Range Rd and Shannon etc.

All easy stuff. All low key - make it up as we go along. No sign up page - either turn up - or not.

anyone interested?

[MattRSK]

Jealous much!

[junkmanjoe]

would you meet at same gas station as last time.
going to miss out takapuri rd.
get your 4x4 hand book out to page 193.
mybe doable.

[Eddieb]

Barstewards. I'm away that weekend

[junkmanjoe]

Barstewards. I'm away that weekend

Eddieb you suck man.....come on get with the program...
can i borrow the PD please, pretty please....i be carefull with it....i will...:msn-wink:

[Paladin]

Yep I'm definitely up for this having missed the RRRR the first time round!

:niceone:

Plenty of time to sort child care & finances too ( and sort out yestedays rides DR damage LOL!)
;)

[Eddieb]

Eddieb you suck man.....come on get with the program...
can i borrow the PD please, pretty please....i be carefull with it....i will...:msn-wink:

I was planning on taking the PD away with me but if the G/S is going you can use it. I just need to find time to change the coils over and see if thats the issue.

And this trip has been on the cards for a while. Both parents 60th birthdays.

Eddie

[bart]

Sounds good Mark. I should be in (weather depending).

You can lead this time if you like Mark. :whistle: :rofl:

[BMWST?]

cant do the weekend (20/21)before but sounds good tho.Warmup for MMM

[Connor]

Giday all , hope to make this ride have just got hold of a DR Big 88 , hav'nt ridden off road 4 years so will hopefully be up 4 the challange.

[Box'a'bits]

Sorry guys, won't be able to make this ride. Got to build brownie points at home. Mandy's looking over my shoulder as I type this - just to be sure. :girlfight:

Steve

[junkmanjoe]

Hi Mandy.
:banana: what time can we pick up steve, for the ride to napier over cool gravel roads, pub meal and laughs over a few beers with the boys.:banana:

:hug: we will make sure he brings you home some jewels, or dimonds, or a new dress...:2thumbsup

we will look after him...:whistle:

its not good to leave a bike sitting for to long, as in side the engine might go rusty, so its best to take it on a 2 day ride....

[Box'a'bits]

Hi Mandy.
:banana: what time can we pick up steve, for the ride to napier over cool gravel roads, pub meal and laughs over a few beers with the boys.:banana:

:hug: we will make sure he brings you home some jewels, or dimonds, or a new dress...:2thumbsup

we will look after him...:whistle:

Nah, she's gone now, but will be checking for cheeky comments tomorrow night...:(

[junkmanjoe]

im on you side mate....come for a ride on sunday

[Paladin]

Giday all , hope to make this ride have just got hold of a DR Big 88 , hav'nt ridden off road 4 years so will hopefully be up 4 the challange.

Be good to get that Big adjusted to life in the norven isle aye!
A 2 dayer on gravel should settle it & you right in mate!

Welcome to the Adv madhouse Phil!

;)

[BMWST?]

Giday all , hope to make this ride have just got hold of a DR Big 88 , hav'nt ridden off road 4 years so will hopefully be up 4 the challange.

hey i recognise that bike and that dog!

[Cary]

I could be in. But only if TonyW brings mulled wine on the DRZ this time :banana:

Will be a last minute decision. If I do would say I'd meet in Ashhurst.

[junkmanjoe]

wonder if tony wants to arse off again in the same place.
:banana:

[bart]

wonder if tony wants to arse off again in the same place.
:banana:

I almost ran him over last time. :pinch:

This time I won't miss :whistle:

;)

[marks]

I could be in. But only if TonyW brings mulled wine on the DRZ this time :banana:

mulled wine??

Auckland Ponce

next you'll tell us you own a poseur road ride like a Ducati for your Saturday morning latte runs





be good if you could come :yes:

[bart]

Why don't you just bring the Ducati. I'll see if I can get it up Takapari for you.:2thumbsup

[marks]

okay bitches

ride dates are confirmed as 27th/28th June

if I dissapear of the face of the earth its because I've accumulated too many "infraction notices" for posting oversized images (800x600 instead of 640x480 FFS) so in that case Dave(Palladin) will be the point of contact

sort out your own avccomodation in Napier.

Here (http://www.westshoreholidaypark.co.nz/index.html) is where I will stay (same as last time).

[Paladin]

okay bitches

ride dates are confirmed as 27th/28th June

if I dissapear of the face of the earth its because I've accumulated too many "infraction notices" for posting oversized images (800x600 instead of 640x480 FFS) so in that case Dave(Palladin) will be the point of contact

sort out your own avccomodation in Napier.

Here (http://www.westshoreholidaypark.co.nz/index.html) is where I will stay (same as last time).

Cheers Mark!

We should be able to get people bookin accom now and confirmin how many we got comin on the weekend!

:niceone:

Lookin forward to this one as I missed it first time around(& can't remember why I did! Geez memory aint wot it waz - doh!)

[junkmanjoe]

yip thats sweet mark.
also a good feed across the road at pub as well..

have you worked out a ride root....:laugh:

[junkmanjoe]

sorry chaps looks like i may be sitting this one out.
i have to up date licences and up date my D licence, which envoles a couple night classes.

$$$$$$$$$ OUT OFF MY POCKET... but need to keep everything up to date....

will see how it pans out.

JMJ

[Paladin]

sorry chaps looks like i may be sitting this one out.
i have to up date licences and up date my D livence, which envoles a couple night classes.

$$$$$$$$$ OUT OFF MY POCKET... but need to keep everything up to date....

will see how it pans out.

JMJ

You need to get super busy on TM then mate - get a few extra beans in the wallet in time for the ride!

[junkmanjoe]

that account is in the red as well mate...:doh:

[Paladin]

that account is in the red as well mate...:doh:

:doh:

We need to plan a bank heist methinks!

;)

[Tony W]

wonder if tony wants to arse off again in the same place.
:banana:

I'll try not to sample too much of my product this time....! :2guns:

[marks]

I'll try not to sample too much of my product this time....! :2guns:

Are you thinking of meeting us?

is it viable for big bikes to do the bit along the beach from Aromoana to Blackhead?

I'd like to do this if its possible

[Box'a'bits]

:doh: We need to plan a bank heist methinks!
;)

Oi!!! NOT! :mad: Had to live through two of those already!!!. Don't even joke about it!! :no::no::no:

[Paladin]

Oi!!! NOT! :mad: Had to live through two of those already!!!. Don't even joke about it!! :no::no::no:

We could just tunnel in at 2am when everyone is at home!

;)

[Box'a'bits]

We could just tunnel in at 2am when everyone is at home! ;)

Well now you're talking.... :shifty: (just as long as you don't invite any 71 yr olds along...)

[bart]

Are you thinking of meeting us?

is it viable for big bikes to do the bit along the beach from Aromoana to Blackhead?

I'd like to do this if its possible

easy peasy lemon squeezy

It's not actually that far. Last time I wanted to go back and do it again, but thought I'd upset the locals enough. :chase:

must stop showing off :laugh:

[marks]

easy peasy lemon squeezy:laugh:

you are formerly appointed ride leader for the beach portion - regardless of how many times we go up and down it......

[Paladin]

you are formerly appointed ride leader for the beach portion - regardless of how many times we go up and down it......

And on a beach he should know where he's going!

:laugh:

[Paladin]

Cabin booked!!! Connor & Benjah are booked in with me.

FYI the Refurbished kitchen cabins work out at $68 for the night, so $22 ish per person for 3 sharing. They have a heater in them!

If you want to hire bed linen, duvet, towel they are $2.50 per item, so $7.50 for the set - you can just tell them on arrival if you want the linen.
Pillows are free if you wanna take your own sleeping bag & towel.

So, I'm definitely on this one UNLESS I get the 48hr notice call to go in for my hernia op, which is supposed to be sometime in next couple of months!
(thats what I get for havin no private health insurance! :doh: )

[bart]

Might book a cabin tomorrow. Too cold for the tent this time. Anyone keen to share.

[DR Girl]

Are you thinking of meeting us?

is it viable for big bikes to do the bit along the beach from Aromoana to Blackhead?

I'd like to do this if its possible

HI, Tony W has asked me to make a post on his behalf, that we would like to meet you guyz, maybe with a wee surprise but will see closer to the time. Don't think the :cold: ride will great for all my new metal work so could be a car jobby!!!

Also a quote from Tony "WTF is Mulled Wine?"
Think he really does know, just wanted to say it !!!:lol:

[junkmanjoe]

oh a chance to meet you.
maybe i better beg steel or borrow to make this ride after all...
hows it all going with you.

[Paladin]

oh a chance to meet you.
maybe i better beg steel or borrow to make this ride after all...
hows it all going with you.

You tart!!!!!

:shutup:

[junkmanjoe]

anything for a lady who rides bikes mate.....:love:

[Paladin]

anything for a lady who rides bikes mate.....:love:

:sick: :sick: :sick: :sick:

[junkmanjoe]

your not a lady.....your a bitch.....:shit:

[Paladin]

your not a lady.....your a bitch.....:shit:

Yeah tomorrow evenin I'm Eddie's welder-bitch LOL!

;)

[marks]

Yeah tomorrow evenin I'm Eddie's welder-bitch LOL!

;)

h'mmm

So you and Eddie will be in his workshop playing with his tools?

this is a disturbing thought

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Happy Birthday you DR bitch

[Paladin]

h'mmm

So you and Eddie will be in his workshop playing with his tools?

this is a disturbing thought

Happy Birthday you DR bitch

Cheers bro!

Actually I'm just gonna help him get his tool up and then leave him to it!

:rofl:

(the welder into the back of the car that is!)

[NordieBoy]

h'mmm

So you and Eddie will be in his workshop playing with his tools?

this is a disturbing thought

She has got the drill in reverse :shutup:

[DR Girl]

oh a chance to meet you.
maybe i better beg steel or borrow to make this ride after all...
hows it all going with you.

Haven't had the 200 out as yet but can't wait to give limbs a test ride tho! :wari: Pretty cold here at the mo & I only have an oilskin to ride in & sliced up MX pants!:weep:
LOL re ride, you might be disappointed,I not really 21!!
Cracked up at the chat !! Enjoyed you boyz having each other on! :clap:

[junkmanjoe]

Haven't had the 200 out as yet but can't wait to give limbs a test ride tho! :wari: Pretty cold here at the mo & I only have an oilskin to ride in & sliced up MX pants!:weep:
LOL re ride, you might be disappointed,I not really 21!!
Cracked up at the chat !! Enjoyed you boyz having each other on! :clap:

no worries jump on the back we can, 2up off in to the sunset .:sunny:.....
.....telly hoe..suckers..ive got the girl...:scooter:
still like to shake ya hand,,,,well as long as it wont come off......:rockon:

[DR Girl]

no worries jump on the back we can, 2up off in to the sunset .:sunny:.....
.....telly hoe..suckers..ive got the girl...:scooter:
still like to shake ya hand,,,,we as long as it wont come off......:rockon:

That cracked me up!!! :laugh: U sound like a hard case:moon: & fun person /group to ride with!!! My group & your group will need to hook up for an Adv ride in Spring. Not a sooooky re winter but not as 100% yet.:doctor: What are you like on bike repairs??

[junkmanjoe]

well not so long ago my boss told me to piss off, as he ran out of money....bastard... no more job...

so im free for quite a while.
so put ya bike bits in a box, post them off, and ill see if i can glue them back togeather....

[K slider]

If her in doors recovers by then Il be there.Havnt been for skid since waikato ride .Pegs are going rusty.

[Paladin]

If her in doors recovers by then Il be there.Havnt been for skid since waikato ride .Pegs are going rusty.

Definitely need to be there then!
;)

[junkmanjoe]

hi guys.
what time and where would you want to meet riders from our side.

is it ashurst gas station like last time.
or other.
times to meet please.......

[marks]

If her in doors recovers by then Il be there.Havnt been for skid since waikato ride .Pegs are going rusty.
Be good if you could get there
did you go for the trail ride on Sunday?


hi guys.
what time and where would you want to meet riders from our side.

is it ashurst gas station like last time.
or other.
times to meet please.......

have updated first post as follows:

Leave Paraparaumu on Sat (27th June) morning at 9.00 sharp from the disused Mobil service station (just before Burger King on main Rd) and head up to Shannon for coffee then head up to Ashhurst to meet with any 'northeners' at 11.00 at the service station. Leaving Ashurst 11.15 sharp(ish)

From there it would be up to Taihape for a late lunch (1-2) via a rats nest of gravel roads via Utuwai/Apiti/Upper Kawhatau etc etc.

From Taihape to Napier via the Gentle Annie to stay at the Westshore Holiday Park (http://www.westshoreholidaypark.co.nz/index.html) same as last time.

Weather for the weekend is looking a bit dubious. If the weather is REALLY cold and REALLY wet I will crank the lecky blanket up to turbo and stay in bed....(and hopefully go the following weekend)

[bart]

Are you thinking of heading up Takapari if it's a nice day? If not, I may head that way early, and meet you guys at Apiti.

[Aslan]

Are you thinking of heading up Takapari if it's a nice day? If not, I may head that way early, and meet you guys at Apiti.

watching with interest - can't easily justify an overnighter but would be interested in taking my DR up Takapari Road :msn-wink:

[marks]

if you guys insist I spose we could squeeze in a little run up to the top of the hill

might have to pull the start times back half an hour.

wot does everyone else think?

[Paladin]

if you guys insist I spose we could squeeze in a little run up to the top of the hill

might have to pull the start times back half an hour.

wot does everyone else think?

Hey mark, if you cancel at last minute due to weather, those of us with pre booked rooms at the Holiday park will get charged on our Visa cards holding the cabins - she told me 48hrs notice to cancel with no charge! Don't know about others, but not something I can afford at the mo after having to rent a bike for $95 yesterday which I wasn't expecting!

I'm always up for a detour up the hill if I'm on the ride btw!
:woohoo:

[junkmanjoe]

sorry lads im out on this weekend.
moneys to tight at mo....have a fun..

[marks]

Hey mark, if you cancel at last minute due to weather, those of us with pre booked rooms at the Holiday park will get charged on our Visa cards holding the cabins - she told me 48hrs notice to cancel with no charge! Don't know about others, but not something I can afford at the mo after having to rent a bike for $95 yesterday which I wasn't expecting!

I'm always up for a detour up the hill if I'm on the ride btw!
:woohoo:

DIck - I have a DT230 sitting here (Joe - its here if you want it to sit yours)
Okay Takapari Rd it is :yes:

I always leave my accommodation bookings to the last minute unless I have no choice (called the holiday park from Ashurst on the last RRRR) just because to many things seem to come along and f*ck up my plans.

If the weather is really bad and I bail - it certainly doesn't stop you guys from going - although surely the holiday park would let you slip the booking back to the following weekend?


sorry lads im out on this weekend.
moneys to tight at mo....have a fun..

Sorry to hear that Joe - it won't be the same :no:



I've just heard that there is a memorial ride for Zukin (http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/calendar.php?do=getinfo&e=2038&day=2009-6-27&) in the Coromandel this weekend.

It would be nice if we could find someway of remembering him on this ride - they are collecting money for the Westpac helicopter so maybe those who are financial enough can make a donation which I could forward on to the memorial ride organizer?

[junkmanjoe]

im good mark my small prob with da cops is sorted...:Police:

amazing what a BIG box of donuts will do....

:scooter:yes best wishes to Bev and family.:scooter:

[Paladin]

DIck - I have a DT230 sitting here
................

Err yeah, I know mate and I remembered your generous offer to borrow it BUT unfortunately I couldn't get answer on your phones Monday mornin(think I left message but not sure!), so had no choice to go rent bike or pay for another test slot which would've been 88 bux anyway!!! Am sure you were probs already hard at work and test was 12.45 so it was unfortunately very short notice on my part. C'est la vie!
(Might be needin a loan of the DT230 in 3 months tho( ;) ) as the electrics on Ben's DR250 were lookin a bit terminal; then again I'm no expert in that area!)

[marks]

google maps shows Te Apiti Rd as going from Waimarama (south of Ocean Beach) down to Kairakau Beach whereas my AA map indicates that this road has a break in the middle.

anyone know what the story is?

[junkmanjoe]

at the gap in the middle is where you and klr fall in to the sea......

[Tony W]

google maps shows Te Apiti Rd as going from Waimarama (south of Ocean Beach) down to Kairakau Beach whereas my AA map indicates that this road has a break in the middle.

anyone know what the story is?


I'm a bit of a newbie, but I'm sure it does not join up.

[junkmanjoe]

mark.
look at earth maps.
there is a section between both roads, looks like its a paper road, crosses farm land.
there is gravel roads at eather end and grass in between.

[marks]

thanks guys

I looked at google but only in map mode - what a dick - oh well


weather for Saturday is looking better - I am really hanging out for a ride :yes:

[Paladin]

Sorry guys, I'm a definite non-starter this weekend - just can't afford the 2-dayer! :(

[junkmanjoe]

Gee mark you must smell funny or sumthing....
your riders are droping like flys............:Pokey:

[Aslan]

sorry to join the list of defectors Mark - the lure of Matakonia won out over Takapari Rd - a magic spot but best done a clear day when you can see forever - I don't think this Sat is going to be that kind of day ...... look fwd to catching up....... a chance you might come to the 'rapa as well? Ciao Aslan

[Benjah]

I'm going to pass now as well. Weather looks like it's not going to play nice.

[Connor]

Sorry to say I'm going to be out as well , it appears this DR 750 requires more work than previous owner was willing to disclose , not the most honest transaction that I've ever been party too.:mad:

[marks]

its become apparent that everyone hates me and no one wants to ride with me any more :no:

so I'm canning the ride and am going to sit at home and think dark lonely thoughts.

well that's not quite true - Bart is going to Akitio tomorrow so I intend to tag along. He mentioned a magic word that I can't resist - Makairo :Punk: