Wellington Ride to Waikato Rally

[Pickle]

I dont know if anyone has thought about this yet, But this is what I am proposing.
Ride up on the Saturday Morning
Meet Caltex Upper Hutt - time ??
Ride over to Masterton, out to Alfredton, Pahiatua
Pahiatua track
Ashurst
Wanganui - Parapara's - National Park - Rally :drinknsin :banana: :drinknsin

Stop somewhere for lunch
Anyone keen on this idea or have another route that keeps us off SH 1

[Skunk]

Ohhh, let me think.

(Looks at a map...)


Yeah, sounds good.
Umm, what time are you looking at leaving and arriving?

[Uncle B]

Wanganui - Parapara's - National Park - Rally :drinknsin :banana: :drinknsin



Sounds like my kind of ride
Going up to the Taupo track day using the Wanganui - Parapara route....will give you a road condition report.

[LB]

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We're going to Manfeild on 23rd then up to Pukekohe late 23rd for the racing there on the 24th, so not going to the rally. Safe riding everyone.
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[Quasievil]

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We're going to Manfeild on 23rd then up to Pukekohe late 23rd for the racing there on the 24th, so not going to the rally. Safe riding everyone.
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We know ya poof

[Hitcher]

Doug

We may be starters, depending on the start time. Mrs H has to work on Friday night, so too early a start will probably not be a goer.

I suspect we'll probably be taking a more direct route, possibly including the Vinegar Hill road...

[Pickle]

Hitcher we are not in a hurry to get up there so approx 8.30 meet at Caltex?
Have an enjoyable ride & plan to get there mid afternoon.
Stop somewhere along the way for lunch.

[Quasievil]

The Waikato cpntingent will beere around 4-5 pm so dont hurry, you will get more info next week, this will help you plan you timings etc.


Cool stuff !!

[Hitcher]

Hitcher we are not in a hurry to get up there so approx 8.30 meet at Caltex?
Have an enjoyable ride & plan to get there mid afternoon.
Stop somewhere along the way for lunch.
Doug, "8.30" falls into our "too early" category. We'll see you up there!

[Riff Raff]

Anyone keen on this idea or have another route that keeps us off SH 1
Parapara have heaps of roadworks at the moment - like every couple of kms. It was very frustrating on my last ride down there so I avoided them on the way back. I'll check them out again on my next trip and give an update, but if they are still like that then I would suggest avoiding them.

[Quasievil]

If you guys need a support vehicle I will leave it up to you to organise. If someone has a trailer and is prepared to tow in the event of, it might be a good idea, can anyone volunteer for this ??

[Hooks]

Vinegar Hill is in much better state than the paraparas .. having done both in the last week ... twice !! .... if you are coming through that way you should all stop at Manfield for lunch (hot chips & hot dog !!)

[Pickle]

Thanks for the updates on the condition of the Parapara's, will now probably go up Vinegar Hill or carry on up road & come out at Mangaweka, late lunch in Taihape ( Hitcher could meet you here ). Would like to detour for a ride to Top of the Bruce weather permitting & then carry on to National Park.
Will still leave Upper Hutt at approx 8.30am. :ride:

Quasi we are on Kawasaki's and as such will not need a back up vehicle, Viv wants to know if there is going to be a designated ZX6 / ZX636 park.

If anyone else from Wellington wants to ride with us please pm me so we know who to wait for ( skunk I know you are going )
:drinknsin :banana: :drinknsin :drinknsin :apint: :apint: :apint: :thud:

[Paul in NZ]

Parapara have heaps of roadworks at the moment - like every couple of kms. It was very frustrating on my last ride down there so I avoided them on the way back. I'll check them out again on my next trip and give an update, but if they are still like that then I would suggest avoiding them.

We just did the bit from Fields track to Wanganui and it was OK.. Bit of shingle on top of the seal here and there but OK..

[Quasievil]

Thanks for the updates on the condition of the Parapara's, will now probably go up Vinegar Hill or carry on up road & come out at Mangaweka, late lunch in Taihape ( Hitcher could meet you here ). Would like to detour for a ride to Top of the Bruce weather permitting & then carry on to National Park.
Will still leave Upper Hutt at approx 8.30am. :ride:

Quasi we are on Kawasaki's and as such will not need a back up vehicle, Viv wants to know if there is going to be a designated ZX6 / ZX636 park.

If anyone else from Wellington wants to ride with us please pm me so we know who to wait for ( skunk I know you are going )
:drinknsin :banana: :drinknsin :drinknsin :apint: :apint: :apint: :thud:


Yes all kawasaki riders get preferental parking and treatment all weeknd:2thumbsup

[Skunk]

Quasi we are on Kawasaki's and as such will not need a back up vehicle, Viv wants to know if there is going to be a designated ZX6 / ZX636 park.And other (bigger) Kawasakis...

Paraparas are crap. I can confirm this. Not quite as dirty as Napier Taupo but single lanes and traffic lights in places. And mud. And stuff.

My bike needs a wash! :cry:

[Velox]

I might meet you guys at Taihape too. I'll confirm a bit later closer to the time though. :niceone:

[StoneChucker]

Doug

Myself and Vtwin may be leaving with you from Upper Hutt at said time. Will confirm later (but looks good for now).
Dave.

[Paul in NZ]

Dang.. Have to get out mr mappy and sus out a route...

Paul N

[GSVR]

I dont know if anyone has thought about this yet, But this is what I am proposing.
Ride up on the Saturday Morning
Meet Caltex Upper Hutt - time ??
Ride over to Masterton, out to Alfredton, Pahiatua
Pahiatua track
Ashurst
Wanganui - Parapara's - National Park - Rally :drinknsin :banana: :drinknsin

Stop somewhere for lunch
Anyone keen on this idea or have another route that keeps us off SH 1

If you going though Ashurst or Palmerston North I would suggest the road out through (54) or turning left at Cheltenham. Turning left I have done recently and the road is good and comes out at Vinegar Hill. And other road straight through goes through Rangiwahia to Mangaweka and should be a good riide too. Might go for a ride up it this weekend for a look.

[Pickle]

Yep as Garry H says go up thru Kimbolton & Rangiwahia, Mangaweka on to Taihape for lunch ( old telegraph cafe ) up Desert rd to Rangipo across 47,( or onto Turangi and up past Tokaanau and Tongariro ) take scenic ride to Top of the Bruce and on to National Park.

Should be a good day's ride.

[Quasievil]

Yep as Garry H says go up thru Kimbolton & Rangiwahia, Mangaweka on to Taihape for lunch ( old telegraph cafe ) up Desert rd to Rangipo across 47,( or onto Turangi and up past Tokaanau and Tongariro ) take scenic ride to Top of the Bruce and on to National Park.

Should be a good day's ride.

We will be going on the Turangi Tauramanui road, will be there about lunch time
could meet up ?

[Pickle]

We will be going on the Turangi Tauramanui road, will be there about lunch time
could meet up ?

I really dont think we will be there untill later in the afternoon, pm me your cell phone No and I will text you from Taihape

[GSVR]

Doesn't seem to be many people riding up to the rally from South. Might just take the car :confused:

[Paul in NZ]

Doesn't seem to be many people riding up to the rally from South. Might just take the car :confused:

Don't be silly... It's a bike rally. Only take the car if you are hauling beer or music... Or your bike is broken...

Or you can't ride for some reason..

Or..

Meh! Take the car but we are riding..

Cheers

[GSVR]

I knew if I posted that I'd get a reaction pretty quick.

Well its less than a week to go wheres everyone gonna stop for gas?

First stop Ashurst Garage.
Second Gasoline Alley Services Mangaweka

What about stopping at Manfeild for a couple of hours? Otherwise you'll be up there way before the 5.00pm start time right?

See you at one of those I guess

[Hitcher]

All roads lead to National Park. Eventually.

[Paul in NZ]

All roads lead to National Park. Eventually.

Thats deep man.... (and could explain a few things)

:msn-wink:

Paul N

hey hang about - how are we going to get home then....

[Hitcher]

hey hang about - how are we going to get home then....
Don't panic. I shall pack my "Ruapehu Triangle" defibrillator. Just make sure you're close when I hit the "activate" button...

[Paul in NZ]

Don't panic. I shall pack my "Ruapehu Triangle" defibrillator. Just make sure you're close when I hit the "activate" button...

Man... Dem 'Ondas really DO have every extra a chap could need don't they? I was just planning on taking a 6" adjustable spanner and a bent bobby pin...

[StoneChucker]

Well, after all that, I'm not sure who/when I'm riding with now... I'm leaving with my trusty guide, and next door neighbour at about 9:30 or 10am. So far, we're heading over the Takas, to Woodville/pahiatua then onwards to Vinegar hill and finally up the mountain if it's a fine day, before heading back to National Park.

I'm easy as, would like a little bit of a ride, but don't want to get there tired. I'm an amateur when it comes to drinking/partying so I want to be on my best game :Punk:

(I don't want it to be like the last rally, where I was in bed by 9:30 and ringing the cops to complain about the noise :shifty: hehehehe :lol: ) [pt]

[White trash]

Well, after all that, I'm not sure who/when I'm riding with now... I'm leaving with my trusty guide, and next door neighbour at about 9:30 or 10am. So far, we're heading over the Takas, to Woodville/pahiatua then onwards to Vinegar hill and finally up the mountain if it's a fine day, before heading back to National Park.

I'm easy as, would like a little bit of a ride, but don't want to get there tired. I'm an amateur when it comes to drinking/partying so I want to be on my best game :Punk:

(I don't want it to be like the last rally, where I was in bed by 9:30 and ringing the cops to complain about the noise :shifty: hehehehe :lol: ) [pt]

I'm leaving at 3pm on Sat from Welly.

Anyone keen?

[bugjuice]

I have done some posters (Spank Approved), so that KBer's on bike will know who's who. They're good to print out at whatever size (ideally A4 or A3) suits. Also, the big yellow patch, scribble your name on it, so then bikers know who's who in the cars too..

[Hitcher]

I'm leaving at 3pm on Sat from Welly.

Anyone keen?
Two hours from Wellington to National Park? You need an ST1300, mate. It will save you heaps of time otherwise lost at fuel stops...

[Pickle]

OK guy's & girls meet Upper Hutt 8.30 approx leave at 9am.
Route as previously mentioned - Taka's, Masterton, Alfredton, Pahiatua, Ashurst, Feilding, Mangaweka, Taihape, Desert Rd, Rangipo, Top of the Bruce, National Park.

Welcome to join along the way, stop for late lunch at Taihape - old telegraph cafe.
Leisurly ride, ride at your own pace, NOT a race as we all want to get there and have nothing to prove. ( yeah right )

[sels1]

Welcome to join along the way, stop for late lunch at Taihape - old telegraph cafe.

Doug, do you have a rough ETA for lunch?

Anyone from Welly heading up SH1 on Sat? (Hitcher,Paul?)

[Pickle]

sels1 would like to be in Taihape around 1 / 1.30 weather permitting

[Hitcher]

Anyone from Welly heading up SH1 on Sat? (Hitcher,Paul?)
Mrs H and I are planning a rendezvous at Chez In NZ to collect Paul and Vicki and ride northwards with them. Land sakes alive, we'll have ourselves a convoy!

[Velox]

Doug, do you have a rough ETA for lunch?

Anyone from Welly heading up SH1 on Sat? (Hitcher,Paul?)
Yeah - if the weather's good I'll be in Te Horo in the morning so I'd be keen to meet up with people. But then again I haven't finalised where exactly I'm going - I might try and meet people in Pahiatua instead. Sorry - heaps of stuff to do at the mo, I'll sort myself out soon though.


SC are you going with Doug and co? Cause I can see when you guys will be going through Pahiatua and meet you there.

[StoneChucker]

Yeah - if the weather's good I'll be in Te Horo in the morning so I'd be keen to meet up with people. But then again I haven't finalised where exactly I'm going - I might try and meet people in Pahiatua instead. Sorry - heaps of stuff to do at the mo, I'll sort myself out soon though.


SC are you going with Doug and co? Cause I can see when you guys will be going through Pahiatua and meet you there.
I don't think so at this stage. Want me to text you with progress reports? Would be nice if we could all arive in one big Welly group, but I'm not up for a huge pre rally ride. Just a medium length trip.

[Velox]

I don't think so at this stage. Want me to text you with progress reports? Would be nice if we could all arive in one big Welly group, but I'm not up for a huge pre rally ride. Just a medium length trip.
It would be cool to arrive as a group eh. Maybe we could all meet up (apart from WT etc if they're leaving at 3) at Taihape then?
I'll have my phone on me so yep - we'll keep in contact.

[cammo]

the parapars arent THAT bad. i went down today and last week and sure ther are a few road works but i think its worth it, but the toher way round the takas and viniga hill etc sounds cool. might meets you guys sumwhere and ride back with you.

[Quasievil]

We are all arriving as one big Waikato group alot more fun especialy at the stops get to talk shit all day

[Paul in NZ]

We are all arriving as one big Waikato group alot more fun especialy at the stops get to talk shit all day

Yeah but we are tough like Crazy Steve and not scared to be on our own in strange country... Besides with an old bike like my Guzzi you always carry a bunch of screwdrivers...

Cheers

[Velox]

Ok - here's another plan for riding up.
Me, crazylittleshit, Deano, VaselineWarrior (who's not coming for the rally, just the ride) and maybe a couple of others are going to leave Te Horo at about 2pm. I figure there's no point leaving any earlier if kick off's at 5ish. We're just heading up SH1 and over the Paraparas.
Let me know if anyone else's keen and we'll meet up. Hitcher and co, are you guys going that way?
Alternatively, we could meet others that are going to be doing the Paraparas at that cafe/shearer's pub/garden bar place on the Wanganui side.

[White trash]

Hmmmmm an hour head start..........

I wonder if I can run Deano down in that time.

[Paul in NZ]

Ok - here's another plan for riding up.
Me, crazylittleshit, Deano, VaselineWarrior (who's not coming for the rally, just the ride) and maybe a couple of others are going to leave Te Horo at about 2pm. I figure there's no point leaving any earlier if kick off's at 5ish. We're just heading up SH1 and over the Paraparas.
Let me know if anyone else's keen and we'll meet up. Hitcher and co, are you guys going that way?
Alternatively, we could meet others that are going to be doing the Paraparas at that cafe/shearer's pub/garden bar place on the Wanganui side.

Well..... depending upon the weather and such we should be leaving our place 10:30 to 11:30... Ambling in a civilised fashion (as befits a man of my age and disposition) via some delectable luncheon establishment and arriving once the coarse northerners have prepared the quarters, turned down our beds and rolled out the red carpet...

Ah hem...

[Uncle B]

Hmmmmm an hour head start..........

I wonder if I can run Deano down in that time.

$20 on the jade with 15min to spare. :killingme

[White trash]

$20 on the jade with 15min to spare. :killingme

You're on. But Deanos gotta be riding it.....

[Uncle B]

You're on. But Deanos gotta be riding it.....

If you can arrange it I'll be there with a TVNZ crew......and make it 50 bucks.

[Velox]

You're on. But Deanos gotta be riding it.....
I guess I could cope with the VTR. Only one way though.

WT - that's a 2 hour head start isn't it? Te Horo's about an hour from town.


Paul - we could meet you at Avoca - the pub/cafe thing just before the Paraparas at about 3.30ish (if you're going that way). It's real nice and it's the one that a few of us stopped at last time (with the unlucky corgi).

Which reminds me - Bungbung, are you riding up with either of the groups?

[MrMelon]

Which reminds me - Bungbung, are you riding up with either of the groups?

The corgi hopes not!

[badlieutenant]

good call mrmelon. Last i heard this was to be a corgi free rally. That sort of thing really should be left at home. (bring your camera jazbug, just in case the courts need more evidence) :sick:

[jazbug5]

Will do.

And now that The Beastly has been restored to her *ahem* 'former glory' by WT and Hayden (where is the 'worship' smiley?), I shall be riding up too. It would be fair to say at a 'sedate pace'.
Or at least the speed limit.
Anyone planning on being vaguely sensible and/or building in stops where I can catch up?
Takers?
(I'll bring lollies...)

[Paul in NZ]

Will do.

And now that The Beastly has been restored to her *ahem* 'former glory' by WT and Hayden (where is the 'worship' smiley?), I shall be riding up too. It would be fair to say at a 'sedate pace'.
Or at least the speed limit.
Anyone planning on being vaguely sensible and/or building in stops where I can catch up?
Takers?
(I'll bring lollies...)

Can't speak for Mr Hitcher and Jane but we gemerally trundle along at around 110 (except for bendy bits) and are known to brake sharply for coffee.

[bungbung]

Paul - we could meet you at Avoca - the pub/cafe thing just before the Paraparas at about 3.30ish (if you're going that way). It's real nice and it's the one that a few of us stopped at last time (with the unlucky corgi).

Which reminds me - Bungbung, are you riding up with either of the groups?

Well I suppose I'd better join the group visiting the corgi then.

[Hitcher]

we could meet you at Avoca
At Upper Kangaroo. A most pleasant spot indeed.

[Hitcher]

Can't speak for Mr Hitcher and Jane but we gemerally trundle along at around 110 (except for bendy bits) and are known to brake sharply for coffee.
Ditto. Although when the geriatric eyesight notes the absence of constabulary, trundling rates may escalate somewhat.

[Velox]

Ok - here's another plan for riding up.
Me, crazylittleshit, Deano, VaselineWarrior (who's not coming for the rally, just the ride) and maybe a couple of others are going to leave Te Horo at about 2pm. I figure there's no point leaving any earlier if kick off's at 5ish. We're just heading up SH1 and over the Paraparas.
Let me know if anyone else's keen and we'll meet up. Hitcher and co, are you guys going that way?
Alternatively, we could meet others that are going to be doing the Paraparas at that cafe/shearer's pub/garden bar place on the Wanganui side.

Ok - another change of plan. This is the final one (unless the weather's crap)....
We're now going to Manfeild in the morning so anyone that wants to leave Manfeild by 2pm can meet us there instead (and check out some racing)! Or else I can let people know when we're leaving Te Horo from Manfeild.
If anyone wants to try and get hold of me and work out what on earth is going on, ask StoneChucker for my cell number (I won't have internet access after 3pmish today). Sorry SC - I didn't want to post it.
Deano - I'll flick you a text to see if you want to meet us in Te Horo beforehand or at Manfield.
Bungbung - Can you text me (I've pmed you my number) to say where you want to meet us too?
SC and VTwin - let me know if you guys are meeting us so we don't hoon off without you.
Yay! See you all up there! :2thumbsup

[Velox]

Leaving Te Horo (on SH1) at 10.30am for Manfeild.
Over and out.

[flyin]

If I get my arse outta bed and tighten my chain in the morning I shall endevor to meet for a ride to manfield... possibly the para's..... :niceone:

I'll just see where I end up tonite no telling now if i'll remember to getthfuckup in the morin

[Velox]

If I get my arse outta bed and tighten my chain in the morning I shall endevor to meet for a ride to manfield... possibly the para's..... :niceone:

I'll just see where I end up tonite no telling now if i'll remember to getthfuckup in the morin
Sounds good!
But we'll be getting to Nat Park around 5ish so you might not want to head back in the dark when you could just stay up there.
Def come to Manfeild though!

[MrMelon]

If my brakes were less poked I'd come along, but they're not! Have fun guys!

[bungbung]

I thought you'd fixed thems already. What's the problem?

[MrMelon]

I pulled 1 caliper apart and replaced the seals in it, but not the other, and the brakes are still dragging, so I'll do the other side when I get around to it.

[GSVR]

Just came back from a ride over to Manfeild. Quite a few bikes there for the Car/Bike testday. Hayden Fitzgerald was loading his bike up and heading for OZ when I arrived. Some car had dumped alot of oil on the track in 2 places.

Should be a great day tommorrow as the weather looks like its going to one of those clear nights frosty mornings then brillient days but don't quote me on this.

Hope theres good numbers going to meet at Manfeild for the ride up.

[StoneChucker]

Doug, myself and VTWIN will be meeting you at Caltex at said time.
Velox, as I said via text, I'll let you know how we're going as I know. Don't wait for us at Manfield, leave whenever you're ready.

And Bung_Bung: I've attached two RECENT piccies for you to reminisce over until tomorrow (if you go past there). I can attest, she was pining for you :msn-wink:

[Hitcher]

Better late than never! Finally got around to emptying the camera and found this.

From left: Mrs H, Hitcher, Jazbug5, Mrs PINZ, Paul in NZ, Sels1.

Foreground: Jess, in breathless anticipation of Bungbung's arrival...

[Storm]

Jaz'll probably hit me for this next time I'm in range, but she reminds me a great deal of an 18th century maid, complete with foaming beer tankards in each hand.( I know, its a random thought, but just feel like sharing tonight) :D

[Hitcher]

Jaz'll probably hit me for this next time I'm in range, but she reminds me a great deal of an 18th century maid, complete with foaming beer tankards in each hand. ( I know, its a random thought, but just feel like sharing tonight)
You mean like some serving wench?

[Storm]

You said it not me. Thats my story and I'm sticking to it :whistle: :whistle: (Just because saucy wench would be appropriate doesnt mean you are allowed to type it out loud :killingme )

[Waylander]

Better late than never! Finally got around to emptying the camera and found this.

From left: Mrs H, Hitcher, Jazbug5, Mrs PINZ, Paul in NZ, Sels1.

Foreground: Jess, in breathless anticipation of Bungbung's arrival...
You three old fogies shouldn't be dating such hot young women.:nono:

[Hitcher]

You three old fogies shouldn't be dating such hot young women.
Shucks. I knew there was something I kept forgetting...

[badlieutenant]

your forgetting the fuses. Ask the wench she'll check them better :D


im so dead