HBAR 2 - East Coast Escape - 7/8 Nov 2009 [Archive]

Tony W

3rd August 2009, 21:15

Greetings adventurers !

Hawke's Bay Adventure Ride #2 - East Coast Escape - is on, 7-8 November.

Anyone wanna join in on a scenic tour of the backroads up the East Coast of the North Island ?
This will be a big bike and smooth tyre friendly ride !

The loose plan is...
Saturday: Leave from outside Napier airport at 7.30 am, head up to Wairoa, Gisborne, backroads to Tokomaru Bay, then Tolaga Bay for the night.

Sunday: Leave Tolaga and take the scenic coastal route to Gisborne. Head in towards Tiniroto at Te Reinga. Turn into Ruakituri Rd which takes you thru to the Wairoa-Waikaremoana highway.
From here we have a choice of route:
Southerners can head thru to Raupunga via Waihi Rd. Northerners head on thru to Murupara and beyond.

Accommodation:

Friday night: Westshore Holiday Park. ph 06 835 9456

Saturday night: Tolaga Bay Holiday Park. ph 06 862 6716 (Trina)

Cabins from $45 - $75 for 2.

To join in, please click here (http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/calendar.php?do=getinfo&day=2009-11-7&c=0) to register.

Cheers :wari:

DR Girl

3rd August 2009, 23:25

Greetings adventurers !

Anyone wanna join in on a scenic tour of the backroads up the East Coast of the North Island ?
This will be a big bike and smooth tyre friendly ride

My problem is, my bike is small & only has knobblies !!!!:laugh::laugh::laugh:

marks

4th August 2009, 07:47

I'd be keen - just done an east cape loop and the roads are awesome.

MXNUT

4th August 2009, 09:52

Greetings adventurers !

Anyone wanna join in on a scenic tour of the backroads up the East Coast of the North Island ?
This will be a big bike and smooth tyre friendly ride !

I welcome all your positive comments and feedback ! :sunny:

I promise to do better than my crap effort of last year. :whocares:

Hey Tony, long time no hear..... you been hibernating for the winter :sleep:

Suzi girl and i will be keen as long as the ride is little bike and knobbly tyre friendly also. :Oi:

Thought last years ride was excellent :niceone:

crazyhorse

4th August 2009, 10:51

Could be an idea. I've done it right around the East Cape - great roads

Rosie

4th August 2009, 11:54

We won't be able to come :crybaby:

Instead we'll have to settle for camping in the Whirinaki and celebrating Clint's birthday :apint:

Taz

4th August 2009, 16:25

I could be keen on this. Will have to check if I can get the days off work.
Andy

Taz

4th August 2009, 16:26

My problem is, my bike is small & only has knobblies !!!!:laugh::laugh::laugh:

Knobbies are perfect.

GMcC

4th August 2009, 20:53

Hey Tony - hows you keeping
Id be keen as well lets know if you need a hand to sort n e thing etc
Sounds like a good little skirt around the woods !

Cary

5th August 2009, 08:00

Sounds just right for the Tiger :yes:

Nothing wrong with last years effort, we'll forget about the 'end of ride beer incident' ....... :laugh:

Tony W

7th August 2009, 11:25

Sounds just right for the Tiger :yes:

Nothing wrong with last years effort, we'll forget about the 'end of ride beer incident' ....... :laugh:

...hence the RRRRR Tui compensation...!!! :yes:

Tony W

7th August 2009, 11:29

Hey Tony - hows you keeping
Id be keen as well lets know if you need a hand to sort n e thing etc
Sounds like a good little skirt around the woods !

It'll be sweet mate. Dooly told me about your new bike ...very noice!!!
...see you on a "Horsey" ride soon?

Tony W

7th August 2009, 11:31

Could be an idea. I've done it right around the East Cape - great roads

YOU, will need knobblies on that R.

Tony W

7th August 2009, 11:33

My problem is, my bike is small & only has knobblies !!!!:laugh::laugh::laugh:

...see if you can get a leave pass first...

Tony W

7th August 2009, 11:35

Knobbies are perfect.

...and good on the tar too!

Tony W

7th August 2009, 11:37

I could be keen on this. Will have to check if I can get the days off work.
Andy
\
...still got the GS ?
..be good to see you in HB.

Tony W

7th August 2009, 11:45

Hey Tony, long time no hear..... you been hibernating for the winter :sleep:

Suzi girl and i will be keen as long as the ride is little bike and knobbly tyre friendly also. :Oi:

Thought last years ride was excellent :niceone:

Nice to hear from you guys.
Yes, I have been a little preoccupied of late.....been having a bit of pillion trouble, if you get my drift.

The ride will be suitable for all bikes...!:sunny:

Tony W

7th August 2009, 11:48

We won't be able to come :crybaby:

Instead we'll have to settle for camping in the Whirinaki and celebrating Clint's birthday :apint:

C'mon Rosie, treat him to a proper party at the Tolaga Tavern !!!:Punk:

GMcC

9th August 2009, 20:40

It'll be sweet mate. Dooly told me about your new bike ...very noice!!!
...see you on a "Horsey" ride soon?

Ha Aint got that new1 no more !
Shall we say bit of a f..n lemon so it gone to "new" home so to speak !
May have to look at older jappa type or I could register the RL

Tony W

10th August 2009, 20:08

Ha Aint got that new1 no more !
Shall we say bit of a f..n lemon so it gone to "new" home so to speak !
May have to look at older jappa type or I could register the RL

Can you tell me or PM me what the problem was?:mellow:

Moki

11th August 2009, 19:12

Sounds awesome! I'm in.:wari:

Tony W

12th August 2009, 17:19

There are more updates on post # 1.:niceone:

Could someone please advise me on how to make that calendar thingy where attendees for the ride click their names onto the list...and how to put a 'LINK' onto it, on post #1.

bart

12th August 2009, 18:18

I'm kinda keen. Much gravel, or is it mostly seal?

Tony W

12th August 2009, 18:38

I'm kinda keen. Much gravel, or is it mostly seal?

There is a very long gravel road from Gisborne up to just above Tokomaru Bay.
It looks approx 70 km long. I have not been along this road, so it will definitely be an adventure! 90% gravel.

Napier to Gisborne will be a mixture of roads. 30% gravel..

bart

12th August 2009, 19:53

There is a very long gravel road from Gisborne up to just above Tokomaru Bay.
It looks approx 70 km long. I have not been along this road, so it will definitely be an adventure! 90% gravel.

Napier to Gisborne will be a mixture of roads. 30% gravel..

If it's got gravel, scenery, and beer, I'm 90% in. :niceone::niceone:

Aslan

12th August 2009, 22:33

hiya Tony - I'm interested - sounds like a suitable run for me GS - even for a cautious old b like me - will watch with interest - committing nearer the time - cheers Aslan:niceone:

Tony W

13th August 2009, 16:19

If it's got gravel, scenery, and beer, I'm 90% in. :niceone::niceone:

Great ! I'll only charge you 90% of the entry fee ! ;)

Tony W

13th August 2009, 16:21

hiya Tony - I'm interested - sounds like a suitable run for me GS - even for a cautious old b like me - will watch with interest - committing nearer the time - cheers Aslan:niceone:

Good on ya mate!...be great to have some quality individuals joining in...! :yes:

marks

13th August 2009, 17:58

Napier to Gisborne will be a mixture of roads. 30% gravel..

You probably are way ahead of me but the Mohaka Coach Rd is awesome and Waipunga Rd - Darkys Spur Rd are a blast too.

Tony W

14th August 2009, 17:31

You probably are way ahead of me but the Mohaka Coach Rd is awesome and Waipunga Rd - Darkys Spur Rd are a blast too.

You will get some of these roads, but I have to be aware that we are travelling a fair distance and really I want to get to Gisborne around 1pm-ish. There will be some nice surprises though! :yes:

Tony W

14th August 2009, 17:33

Sounds awesome! I'm in.:wari:

Be great to meet you.
What will you ride !? :scooter:

MXNUT

14th August 2009, 17:46

Could someone please advise me on how to make that calendar thingy where attendees for the ride click their names onto the list...and how to put a 'LINK' onto it, on post #1.

Hi Tony, if you havent figured it out already

Go into calendar to `Add new event`
fill in all the event detail boxes and event information boxes

At bottom of page under `Aditional options ` tick the box next to
`allow users to specify that they will be attending this event `

To create a link, go the the page that you wish to link to and go to the address at the top of the page and and right click to highlight the address and click cut.

Go the the page you wish to post it on and highlight any word which you want to use as the link then left click the insert link symbol ( looks like a chain link just underneath the smilie face ) .

A pop up box will appear with the letters http:// highlighted in blue, hit the delete button to remove these.
Then right click paste and click the ok button below .:done:

link HERE (http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/showthread.php?t=104748)

or HERE (http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/calendar.php?do=getinfo&day=2009-11-7&c=0)

XRJohnny

15th August 2009, 10:50

Hi Tony, if you havent figured it out already

Go into calendar to `Add new event`
fill in all the event detail boxes and event information boxes

At bottom of page under `Aditional options ` tick the box next to
`allow users to specify that they will be attending this event `

To create a link, go the the page that you wish to link to and go to the address at the top of the page and and right click to highlight the address and click cut.

Go the the page you wish to post it on and highlight any word which you want to use as the link then left click the insert link symbol ( looks like a chain link just underneath the smilie face ) .

A pop up box will appear with the letters http:// highlighted in blue, hit the delete button to remove these.
Then right click paste and click the ok button below .:done:

link HERE (http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/showthread.php?t=104748)

or HERE (http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/calendar.php?do=getinfo&day=2009-11-7&c=0)

You beaudy, thanks !:2thumbsup

Crisis management

17th August 2009, 11:13

I just realised there is gravel involved in this.....why did I think it was seal only???

A definate possible, I'll know nearer the time!

Tony W

18th August 2009, 19:10

I just realised there is gravel involved in this.....why did I think it was seal only???

A definate possible, I'll know nearer the time!

WTF is "seal" !!!! :2guns:

bart

18th August 2009, 20:00

WTF is "seal" !!!! :2guns:

That horrible black tarry stuff that people with no grip on their tyres ride on :yawn::zzzz:

That looks like fun

18th August 2009, 20:17

WTF is "seal" !!!! :2guns:

A protected marine mammel and thats why we shouldnt ride bikes on it :Punk:

Tony W

24th August 2009, 21:23

http://http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/calendar.php?do=getinfo&e=2095&day=2009-11-8&c=6

Denniso

13th September 2009, 15:59

Are slicks smooth enough , got some more on the bike so I can play in the gravel again . When riding over seals are they as squashy is rabbits ?:wacko:

Cary

13th September 2009, 20:46

Sounds just right for the Tiger :yes:Or maybe not........:whistle:

Tony W

15th September 2009, 18:11

Or maybe not........:whistle:

XR Johnny is ready for ya ! (24.5L tank may be intimidating tho) :hug:

Tony W

15th September 2009, 18:14

Are slicks smooth enough , got some more on the bike so I can play in the gravel again . When riding over seals are they as squashy is rabbits ?:wacko:

It is rumoured to be IMPOSSIBLE to adventure ride successfuly, on 17" slicks!!!:girlfight:

Denniso

19th September 2009, 14:37

It is rumoured to be IMPOSSIBLE to adventure ride successfuly, on 17" slicks!!!:girlfight:

Rumours are spread by bithcy housewives , and as we all know adventure riders are real men ( even the wommen ) , so this must have been started by some soft cock commuter rider :whistle:

MXNUT

21st September 2009, 10:06

Hey Tony / Johnny have you guys worked out any details of the route that you can post up yet. I am mainly interested in the last section of the ride on sunday heading back towards taupo so that i can make some plans :soon::confused:

Tony W

21st September 2009, 19:56

Tony W

22nd September 2009, 19:00

Sunday's route is now posted on page #1. :scooter:

MXNUT

23rd September 2009, 11:57

Sunday's route is now posted on page #1. :scooter:

Thanks T .... :love:

Cary

9th October 2009, 13:41

fridayflash

10th October 2009, 12:04

pretty keen to join in on this ride tone, gotta get traillie asap.... seen
drz4 in 5star, no $$$$ yet tho....might have to trade the rf:msn-wink:

Tony W

14th October 2009, 17:53

Still only 50/50 on this ride Tony. ie..........

Do i bring the Tiger or XR :clap: :banana:

Tiger saves me tralier trash abuse and is a fun road ride on the trip down but the XR is so nice on the gravel :niceone:

Some times thing are so tough........

....depends if you want to get to Tolaga in 1st place !!! :clap:

...would be nice to see the new XR tho...:2thumbsup

Tony W

14th October 2009, 17:55

pretty keen to join in on this ride tone, gotta get traillie asap.... seen
drz4 in 5star, no $$$$ yet tho....might have to trade the rf:msn-wink:

Sounds good matey :headbang:....XRJ's 250 might do ya, at a pinch.

bart

14th October 2009, 20:10

Really want to come along on this, but unfortunately, I have relatives coming out from England that weekend.:weep:

MXNUT

28th October 2009, 08:53

There does not seem to be much interest in this ride, Tony ? :yawn:

Might be just a very small band of :scooter:

Only 4 people in total so far

jafar

28th October 2009, 12:18

I could be in , I will have to see if I can get time off work though. I'm supposed to be on call that weekend:Oops:

Tony W

28th October 2009, 19:29

There does not seem to be much interest in this ride, Tony ? :yawn:

Might be just a very small band of :scooter:

Only 4 people in total so far

Never mind mate, it's gona be a great ride !!

There should be 2x XR650Rs for you to test your skills on.

Hopefully any intendees will register on page #1 if they haven't already.

Cary

29th October 2009, 15:43

Hi Tony,
I'm only a maybe at this stage and won't know for sure till a couple of days out.

I have booked rooms but it's a BIG but as to weather i'll be able to make it, sorry :weep:

Will let you know asap, same goes for you and your ride plans down to Mark.

fridayflash

30th October 2009, 07:58

looking forward to this ride guys! i know a guy with a ttr250, will mention
it to him this weekend...he could be a late entry:p

Tony W

4th November 2009, 19:30

We will be leaving Napier on Saturday morning at 7.30am from outside Napier airport.

Any stragglers can join in at Mobil in Wairoa at approx 10 am, or Caltex near the Gisborne / Opotiki turn-off at approx 12pm.

Cheers.

fridayflash

4th November 2009, 21:09

sounds like breakfast in wairoa then?:sherlock:

MXNUT

4th November 2009, 22:07

Im out for this weekend sorry T, just heard this afternoon that i will have a job interview on friday afternoon and i was planning on travelling to napier on friday morn. :weep:

Been nearly 6 months unemployed now and its starting to hurt, so i have to take every opportunity i can get. :(

Have a good ride Guys, and i will catch you on the next one.

Tony W

6th November 2009, 10:47

Been nearly 6 months unemployed now and its starting to hurt, so i have to take every opportunity i can get. :(

Sorry Mark, didn't realise you were out of work !
Thanks for making the effort, and needless to say, all the best with your interview.

MXNUT

9th November 2009, 16:30

:wait: Weeeeell ...................where are the ride reports and the Pic`s. :angry2:

Who fell off .... who broke down ... and who had animal encounters ( drunk or sober ) :sick:

I need to live vicariously through your ride reports :confused::crazy:

Eddieb

9th November 2009, 16:46

MXNUT

9th November 2009, 17:27

+1

And did ya get the job?

Made the short list and have already had 2 interviews, apparently they then make a short - short list of the final 2 and have a 3rd interview.

Still waiting on that one.:third:

Waihou Thumper

9th November 2009, 20:20

Waihou Thumper

9th November 2009, 20:23

Made the short list and have already had 2 interviews, apparently they then make a short - short list of the final 2 and have a 3rd interview.

Still waiting on that one.:third:

Aah, you'll be in if it is a short short list then, no issues there....:woohoo:

marks

9th November 2009, 20:24

maybe no one survived the ride?

MXNUT

10th November 2009, 09:16

maybe no one survived the ride?

Maybe it never happened ?????

It was all just a figment of our overactive imagination :innocent:

Box'a'bits

12th November 2009, 18:29

Maybe it never happened ?????

It was all just a figment of our overactive imagination :innocent:

Good job we weren't holding our breath for the write up. Not that we live vacariously:bye:....Anyone????

Perhaps there is a bermunda triangle operating nr HBAR -spit them out in 40 yrs or so...