Learner suitable roads or trails close to Hamilton

[Eddieb]

Come on you waikato guys

Spill the beans on any decent learner suitable roads or trails close to Hamilton, if possible towards Morrinsville or South side but North Ok if it's not too far.

I'm looking for something pretty close and if it has some sort of little play area where riders can go up and down a bank or over a few bumps/piles of dirt /whatever simliar that would be good.

An easy track would also be considered. Thompsons is out of the question yet.

[Sidewinder]

Come on you waikato guys

Spill the beans on any decent learner suitable roads or trails close to Hamilton, if possible towards Morrinsville or South side but North Ok if it's not too far.

I'm looking for something pretty close and if it has some sort of little play area where riders can go up and down a bank or over a few bumps/piles of dirt /whatever simliar that would be good.

An easy track would also be considered. Thompsons is out of the question yet.

bmx track at the netball courts in hamilton

[Oscar]

I can show you some great backroads.

[Waihou Thumper]

Come on you waikato guys

Spill the beans on any decent learner suitable roads or trails close to Hamilton, if possible towards Morrinsville or South side but North Ok if it's not too far.

I'm looking for something pretty close and if it has some sort of little play area where riders can go up and down a bank or over a few bumps/piles of dirt /whatever simliar that would be good.

An easy track would also be considered. Thompsons is out of the question yet.

Past the learners stage Eddie? Who's is this for then?

Around this area a great deal of the roads are tar sealed but nice and small, one laners etc...The road to the Thompsons track and the road out of the area id nice, it contains a metal road and a great ford, you can wash the bike and go through it as many times as you want and at any speed if you feel the urge.

There is a small road, track out the back of Tauwhare, it is tight, good skills for riding but again it is a public road but fun...

Thompsons track is now nicely graded as the guys have done some logging up there. About two thirds of the way up there is a turn off, hit this and go through the forestry piece, it leads to a metal road and then a gate. It is a dead end but good for a detour. At the moment the track is wet but well rideable. NOT, like the old days, up to the axles in clay and mud, this has been graded a bit now.

Off hand, I cannot recall any tracks but give me some time to think about it...

[Eddieb]

Past the learners stage Eddie? Who's is this for then?

Around this area a great deal of the roads are tar sealed but nice and small, one laners etc...The road to the Thompsons track and the road out of the area id nice, it contains a metal road and a great ford, you can wash the bike and go through it as many times as you want and at any speed if you feel the urge.

There is a small road, track out the back of Tauwhare, it is tight, good skills for riding but again it is a public road but fun...

Thompsons track is now nicely graded as the guys have done some logging up there. About two thirds of the way up there is a turn off, hit this and go through the forestry piece, it leads to a metal road and then a gate. It is a dead end but good for a detour. At the moment the track is wet but well rideable. NOT, like the old days, up to the axles in clay and mud, this has been graded a bit now.

Off hand, I cannot recall any tracks but give me some time to think about it...

Maybe Thompsons could be worth a look then. I was last up it about 8 months ago and it was farily ripped up.

Got any more details about Tauwahre, a google link or anything?

I also vaguely remember but have never ridden...apparently there is a road out the east side of cambridge that goes up a hill to a tower or something and had not bad views.

This is what it's for, and it's not mine though I have access to it and will no doubt be giving it a test ride in the next 2 weeks.

[Waihou Thumper]

Come on you waikato guys

Spill the beans on any decent learner suitable roads or trails close to Hamilton, if possible towards Morrinsville or South side but North Ok if it's not too far.

I'm looking for something pretty close and if it has some sort of little play area where riders can go up and down a bank or over a few bumps/piles of dirt /whatever simliar that would be good.

An easy track would also be considered. Thompsons is out of the question yet.

Is also a good route to have a flick around...
As I said, most of the roads are sealed here. There is also the Wires track north of Thames but it is a bit advanced and in some parts a real Enduro.
I head south for the roads actually, Taumarunui way, of course this is of no help but it has got me thinking mate.....Give me five...:soon:

[Waihou Thumper]

Maybe Thompsons could be worth a look then. I was last up it about 8 months ago and it was farily ripped up.

Got any more details about Tauwahre, a google link or anything?

I also vaguely remember but have never ridden...apparently there is a road out the east side of cambridge that goes up a hill to a tower or something and had not bad views.

This is what it's for, and it's not mine though I have access to it and will no doubt be giving it a test ride in the next 2 weeks.

Yes, out the back of Cambridge there is the road that goes over the back to Waterworks road, a nice metal then tar sealed road.
If you will be up, I can show you some of them, I still have the Husaberg mate.
The road is the Ohinewai road, just out the back of Patetonga, nice road, corners tight, goes for a little bit then opens out.
Thompsons is well worth exploring at present, it will be wet but navigable for a small bike, wouldn't take the big'uns up there...

[Waihou Thumper]

Maybe Thompsons could be worth a look then. I was last up it about 8 months ago and it was farily ripped up.

Got any more details about Tauwahre, a google link or anything?

I also vaguely remember but have never ridden...apparently there is a road out the east side of cambridge that goes up a hill to a tower or something and had not bad views.

This is what it's for, and it's not mine though I have access to it and will no doubt be giving it a test ride in the next 2 weeks.

That a 250EXC? or something else?

[Eddieb]

Cheers ears

Thames is probably a bit far away as it will likely be the riders first time out on this bike, though they have been a road rider for probably more than 10 years it's been a while.

[tinlizzie]

its a 520 exc

and hopefully it will be registered for the weekend

[Waihou Thumper]

Maybe Thompsons could be worth a look then. I was last up it about 8 months ago and it was farily ripped up.

Got any more details about Tauwahre, a google link or anything?

I also vaguely remember but have never ridden...apparently there is a road out the east side of cambridge that goes up a hill to a tower or something and had not bad views.

This is what it's for, and it's not mine though I have access to it and will no doubt be giving it a test ride in the next 2 weeks.

out that way, you can link it to Hobbiton, and explore all the roads around there but they will be sealed but tight and small, nice scenery...
Out the back of Karapiro is also good, but then you might be getting a little too far away.
There is also the Aotearoa Rd, near Karapiro, nice metal road, also Taupaki road, unmarked rd and that will lead to a small paper road I found by accident with the GPS.
Oh, the best road would have to be out the back of Ngaroma, goes through to south of Benneydale, head back to cafe then back home through Arohena and Rotongata....
I have never really named the roads as these are the local 'get there and head on south' roads I use..

[Waihou Thumper]

its a 520 exc

and hopefully it will be registered for the weekend

ok, then still, I am more than willing to show you the countryside...always looking for a riding buddie...
:soon:

[Eddieb]

Thompsons is well worth exploring at present, it will be wet but navigable for a small bike, wouldn't take the big'uns up there...

Why not? Had the 800 up there through bogs up over the cylinders no worries, it loves it. The fat things just sink to the bottom then hook up and tractor through.

Have a look here at my last expidition up there (http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/showthread.php?t=90120)

[Waihou Thumper]

its a 520 exc

and hopefully it will be registered for the weekend


right? I saw that you are close to me in Eureka....
I am in Te Aroha and travel to work in Hautapu...I go through Tauwhare etc..

[Waihou Thumper]

Why not? Had the 800 up there through bogs up over the cylinders no worries, it loves it. The fat things just sink to the bottom then hook up and tractor through.

Have a look here at my last expidition up there (http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/showthread.php?t=90120)

The thing is, when I go up there it is empty, really empty...
Mid week it is great, weekends it is full of 4x4 so no worries about getting out....
I usually take the Husaberg there, wash it off on the way home through the ford...
I would love to take the KTM up there but not on my own, it is a bit of a walk for help, and I wouldn't Guarentee that either...Still, it can be pushed downhill rather than up.
Actually, the more you go up there, the more you get to know the places and bogs/holes to avoid...

[tinlizzie]

yep, eddies sister.

I will be plagued with that title for the rest of my life.

[bigfish]

Try Leslie Road-off whites Road Putaruru-nice pumice-metal ride.No traffic and can loop onto Galaxy Rd and back onto Main Mamaku- Rotorua Hiway but you will like it that much that you will turn around and go back the way you came. Happy Wandering..Cheers.

[Waihou Thumper]

Try Leslie Road-off whites Road Putaruru-nice pumice-metal ride.No traffic and can loop onto Galaxy Rd and back onto Main Mamaku- Rotorua Hiway but you will like it that much that you will turn around and go back the way you came. Happy Wandering..Cheers.

That was mentioned a bit and a pity that it can't go through to Mamaku?
Still, a good blat and not far from Tirau...

[bigfish]

P.S. It takes me about 25 min from Cambridge to start of Leslie Rd.Good Luck. Gate is open now and you can carry on to Mamaku Village

[Eddieb]

Eddie's sister?


For gods sake don't say that to her face, the poor girl has had to put up with that for far too many years.

[Waihou Thumper]

For gods sake don't say that to her face, the poor girl has had to put up with that for far too many years.


I can't say anything else. You were looking for a headlight lens as I recall.
If I knew here name, then, well, now I do...You are tinlizzies brother...How is that?
:Offtopic:

[junkmanjoe]

yep, eddies sister.

I will be plagued with that title for the rest of my life.

well i know your brother, and a very good freind off mine....
yes i do have one freind....

you have to tell him to leave the PD behind so i can play on it....
he just wont listen to me..
nice looking bike you have there, just dont let eddie ride it through any steep creek crossings.....:doh:

have fun on your new bike.
and maybe one day ill get to meet you as well.

JMJ

[rogerh]

The road behind Cambridge (more north than east from memory??) is Manugakawa road, and goes up to a telecom site known as Sanitorium hill. There is a park up there that you may be able to putt around, but I don't think it was designed for bikes, so may not provide much challenge for off road bikes. I have not been up there for some years though, so this may have changed.

There are some pretty good gravel roads out west, that are not as far away from Eureka as you would think. Raglan area is about 45 minutes from there, and Old mountain road is "on the way". I the direction you prefer, NZKTM has great suggestions.

If you get desperate for a small area to practice off road skills on let me know, as I have a small block of about 30 acres with some interesting hills that have some good places to practice technique on. On the way to Raglan again.

Good luck

[Padmei]

yep, eddies sister.

I will be plagued with that title for the rest of my life.

Welcome to Kiwibiker - love your name:2thumbsup.

[Taz]

its a 520 exc

and hopefully it will be registered for the weekend

Let me know if he ever wants to sell the headlight and surround....... 525 one doesn't take the H4 bulb :(

[Eddieb]

Let me know if he ever wants to sell the headlight and surround....... 525 one doesn't take the H4 bulb :(

If She ever wants to sell the headlight and surround.

And your chances probably aren't great.

[Eddieb]

There are some pretty good gravel roads out west, that are not as far away from Eureka as you would think. Raglan area is about 45 minutes from there, and Old mountain road is "on the way". I the direction you prefer, NZKTM has great suggestions.

If you get desperate for a small area to practice off road skills on let me know, as I have a small block of about 30 acres with some interesting hills that have some good places to practice technique on. On the way to Raglan again.

Good luck

Welcome RogerH

It would be really cool if we could pop out, there's actually 3 riders at least that have got adv style bikes and would like somewhere to practise. All are road riders but have no off-road experience so would like to practise riding up and down small banks, over lumpy ground and a gentle track or 2.
All are slow and steady rather than fast and furious riders so are looking for somewhere to potter rather than somewhere to rip up.

[Taz]

If She ever wants to sell the headlight and surround.

And your chances probably aren't great.

Could do a swap for a styley 525 one.......

[tinlizzie]

Could do a swap for a styley 525 one.......

but you have said it doesn't fit an H4 bulb, so why would I want to?

[rogerh]

Eddie,

Hopefully you can see my contact info in my profile..... Give me a call


Welcome RogerH

It would be really cool if we could pop out, there's actually 3 riders at least that have got adv style bikes and would like somewhere to practise. All are road riders but have no off-road experience so would like to practise riding up and down small banks, over lumpy ground and a gentle track or 2.
All are slow and steady rather than fast and furious riders so are looking for somewhere to potter rather than somewhere to rip up.