Coro Loop (Northern Clockwise Direction) Ride – Saturday 24th October

[Qkchk]

Weather is going to be sh*t hot for this Saturday! Nothing but :sunny: forecasted. Myself and Qkkid have decided to go for a cruise on the Northern Half of the Coro Loop. So if you don’t have anything else better to do, dust off your gear and come out for a ride!

What: A day ride down to Kopu and clockwise around the ‘Northern Loop’, stopping at Coroglen Pub for lunch (this is a great pub for bikers to stop off at and watch other bikes pass by while eating one of their monster burgers!), then down to Kopu via SH25A. Ride back to Auckland via Kaiaua (option to stop at the Fish ‘n Chip Shop for a cold drink / snack if needed) and Kawakawa Bay / Maraetai. (See attached map)

Ride is approx 450kms for the return trip. (This will be broken up with petrol / lunch stops)

When: Saturday 24th October (This Saturday!)
Time: Meet 8.00am, leave 8.30am*
Place: BP Autobahn, Papakura (just past Papakura off-ramp heading south)
Why: Because its one of the best road rides in the North Island! Chance to wear your Anti-ACC tee-shirt off to the public so get off your computer and do some real Kiwibiker stuff!
Speed: Up to medium pace - open to all who can ride with confidence at legal road speeds on moderate difficulty roads. 250’s, cruisers and pillions welcome. (Ride not suitable for complete novices / L-platers) Most people will find a pace that suits their level of riding. Valentino Rossi’s should stay at home and polish their bike.

Hamilton / Tauranga riders are welcome to meet us at the Kopu Petrol Station around 9.15 -9.30am


IMPORTANT – Please read
Riders are to be fuelled up before departure of BP Autobarn – or you will be left behind!

It is common knowledge that the Coro Loop can be treacherous at times and will be busy with holidaymakers – Campervans / boats / mad cagers. Thames Coast Road can be a bit dodge after it has had rain, there can be gravel on the very inside of the road (especially on the hills) so you will need to keep this in mind. Ride at your own risk.

Please take the time and read the ‘Group Riding Guide’. (http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/showthread.php?t=107628)

* Why are we leaving so early?
1. Hopefully beat the traffic into the Coromandel
2. Leaves time to do other options like riding the Whangapoua Gorge twice!
3. Why sleep in when it’s going to be a cracker of a day! Get the f*ck out of bed and ride! :woohoo:

[hedgier1]

Count me in if I wake up in time......

[Blackbird]

Hi Qkchk!

Although the Loop will be busy with holidaymakers this weekend, it will be a sight better than the following Saturday (31st) and I'd advise all bikers to stay off the Peninsula that day. It's the K2 cycle challenge which means that the Loop will be chokka with hundreds of cyclists. After witnessing some of the poor behaviour by cyclists at last year's event, it's no place for either cars or motorcycles.

Cheers,

Geoff

[gtr boy]

cheers for the heads up blackbird

[Cr1MiNaL]

No Rossi's?

[stify]

No Rossi's?

nah just wanabe's.....you going??

[Cr1MiNaL]

nah just wanabe's.....you going??

Indeed! I will c ya there eh.

[cave weta]

Remember!- If you need bike pickup or storage. Myself and trailer that takes sports bikes Cruisers and Adventure bikes is available in Waihi.

I know the loop intimately- If you can tell me where you are - I will get there fast.

021 205 7266

Have an Awesme ride Guys and Gals

[Cr1MiNaL]

Remember!- If you need bike pickup or storage. Myself and trailer that takes sports bikes Cruisers and Adventure bikes is available in Waihi.

I know the loop intimately- If you can tell me where you are - I will get there fast.

021 205 7266

Have an Awesme ride Guys and Gals

I know ur house, is it the one with the kb flag? I shall pop in for a coffee :D

[stify]

Indeed! I will c ya there eh.

Giddy up.....:2thumbsup

[Katman]

I know ur house, is it the one with the kb flag? I shall pop in for a coffee :D

If you're not too busy claiming some ACC by then.

[stify]

If you're not busy claiming some ACC by then.

Get it while you can....;).........very off topic though..I might have to report that post

[Cr1MiNaL]

Get it while you can....;).........very off topic though..I might have to report that post

It's almost a pity. I've never claimed ACC before!

[cave weta]

I know ur house, is it the one with the kb flag? I shall pop in for a coffee :D

:lol:Should be in the garden all weekend so yes.

[Qkchk]

So anyone actually interested or are just busy being keyboard warriors?

[MaxCannon]

Thinking about it....

On the plus side
-it sounds like a mean ride
- I get to meet some more KB peeps

On the negative side
- I'd have to getup at 0630 to be there on time, I don't even get up that early on weekdays.
- I really should be boxing my stuff to move house

Tough choices to be made.

[Qkkid]

Thinking about it....

On the plus side
-it sounds like a mean ride
- I get to meet some more KB peeps

On the negative side
- I'd have to getup at 0630 to be there on time, I don't even get up that early on weekdays.
- I really should be boxing my stuff to move house

Tough choices to be made.
:girlfight: Bloody hell mate Qkchk and myself leave Albany at 730 to get to meeting point by 8am are you on a 25cc or something:lol:

[Qkchk]

Count me in if I wake up in time......
Harden up sweetcheeks! Would be good to catch up with ya.


Hi Qkchk!

Although the Loop will be busy with holidaymakers this weekend, it will be a sight better than the following Saturday (31st) and I'd advise all bikers to stay off the Peninsula that day. It's the K2 cycle challenge which means that the Loop will be chokka with hundreds of cyclists.

Cheers for the heads-up! Nothing more worse than campervans and boat trailers than a pack of 'I own the road' cyclists who 'margarine' all over the road and then cry out when they have a close call with other road users.


Remember!- If you need bike pickup or storage. Myself and trailer that takes sports bikes Cruisers and Adventure bikes is available in Waihi.

I know the loop intimately- If you can tell me where you are - I will get there fast.

021 205 7266

Have an Awesme ride Guys and Gals
Hopefully no-one on the Coro Loop shall never need your services, but its nice to know there is a helping hand if need be. :2thumbsup Can you feel the :love:?

[hedgier1]

I will be there. And Lisa on back. We will be there with black beauty. Loud and Proud.

[Interceptor]

Count me in!

Looks like it will be an awesome day for a ride :2thumbsup

Cheers.

[MaxCannon]

:girlfight: Bloody hell mate Qkchk and myself leave Albany at 730 to get to meeting point by 8am are you on a 25cc or something:lol:

Haha - no - The Bandit isn't the problem.
The dog has to have a run in the morning.
Badly behaved dogs are usually (but not always) those that aren't exercised properly.
It's good because ever since I got the dog it's forced me to exercise everyday.
Currently we do between 7 - 10kms of running per day

Still - if the weather looks mint I could be there

[Ferkletastic]

EatorBeEaten and I will be along, we're both rockin 250's so will probably just pootle along at our own pace so probably won't see much of the rest of the group after the start apart from at stops. We're both completely comfortable with open road, but defintely not Rossi's.

See you in the morning :niceone:

[Qkchk]

Haha - no - The Bandit isn't the problem.
The dog has to have a run in the morning.
Badly behaved dogs are usually (but not always) those that aren't exercised properly.

Still - if the weather looks mint I could be there

A bit off topic for a sec -

I assume you have a Dalmation? I some cases, yes but I think is comes down to human-dog relations and how well trained your dog is. If they are an energetic type dog (Collie etc) then regular exercise does help curb bad doggie habits. We have started to take our Black Lab to Flygility (Flyball and Agility mixed up) and keen to do Agility with her, it's an awesome way to bond with your dog and exercise yourself and them!

Did you happen to get over to the Wag 'n Walk in Milford last weekend? We won first prize for best dog trick!
http://res.nz.eventdirector.net/SING/sites/925/photos/20681.jpg

[Qkchk]

EatorBeEaten and I will be along, we're both rockin 250's so will probably just pootle along at our own pace so probably won't see much of the rest of the group after the start apart from at stops. We're both completely comfortable with open road, but defintely not Rossi's.


Sweet as! It would be nice to have a mix of bikes, nothing wrong with 250cc - we have all been there at some stage (except those real old farts who got the one-off licence decades ago :dodge:)

The main thing is that anyone intending to come along must realise that you need to be experienced enough to contend with 'mad holiday traffic' and a road that can be sneaky / tricky in some places. The coro loop ain't no morning commute.

As the norm, I will be giving a pre-ride briefing explaining where and what will be happening. So if anyone wants to go faster / slower than everyone else we can meet up at pre-determined places - so no need to panic about getting lost / trying to keep up with mob.

It's good to see you have the right attitude regarding riding at your own pace. :wari:

[Ferkletastic]

We're totally fine with the road and traffic. See you there.

[Qkchk]

I will be there. And Lisa on back. We will be there with black beauty. Loud and Proud.
Good man! :wari: Last time I looked your bike was silver - had a bit of time up your sleeve to be :shifty:?


Count me in!
Looks like it will be an awesome day for a ride :2thumbsup

Had another look at Metservice - the weather is mint! Sunday and Monday looking a bit dodge, tomorrow's the best chance to get out for a blat over the whole weekend!

[Rodney007]

SHWEEET! im keen, see yal tomrow :banana:

[Interceptor]

Three friends are going to join me so we'll see ya at the BP.

[Cr1MiNaL]

SHWEEET! im keen, see yal tomrow :banana:

The TMF will be out in force! Watch out nubs we will own ya LOL

[Qkchk]

The TMF will be out in force! Watch out nubs we will own ya LOL

You can have your own tea party. Suggest you note down Cave Weta's phone number eh?

[Cr1MiNaL]

You can have your own tea party. Suggest you note down Cave Weta's phone number eh?

NON! I know where he lives, I will ride my bike through his freshly manicured garden :Playnice::oi-grr::2thumbsup



*quickly makes a note of Cave Wetas cel phone numba and saves it in phone*

[Qkchk]

*quickly makes a note of Cave Wetas cel phone numba and saves it in phone*

Good lad......

[R6_kid]

I will be at home, busy waiting for the dust caps for my forks to arrive :pinch:

[Rodney007]

I will be at home, busy waiting for the dust caps for my forks to arrive :pinch:

cheers for killing my buzz today,,,... :-( sucked the hypo straight outa me :argh:

[Mrs Busa Pete]

A bit off topic for a sec -


Did you happen to get over to the Wag 'n Walk in Milford last weekend? We won first prize for best dog trick!
http://res.nz.eventdirector.net/SING/sites/925/photos/20681.jpg

Ok dawn what did you get steve to do and did he get a special treat. :hug:

Oh Sorry someone still does not have a licence

[Leyton]

Yay's a nice ride for tomorrow :), Count me in :), I am coming from Hamilton, but should make it in time :)

[Leyton]

Quick question though...

What flavour is the gas station ? in Kopu ?, Mobil ? BP ?

[Kiwi Graham]

Sorry Dawn cant come, having my tyres replaced and then out on the boat with the whanau. Have a good safe 'group ride' ;) You're all in safe hands with Dawn at the helm.

[Cr1MiNaL]

Quick question though...

What flavour is the gas station ? in Kopu ?, Mobil ? BP ?

Always BP 98 Octane but shell is also on the menu. But none of that ethanol stuff.

[Toot Toot]

Cant make it because I am working, but please keep it safe guys. Have a great day

[Leyton]

Always BP 98 Octane but shell is also on the menu. But none of that ethanol stuff.

Yes but the quesiton was really. What gas station should one wait up at for the Hamilton/Tauranga people ?

[GOONR]

Two things stopping me from joining in on the fun, I haven't been riding long enough and don't want to be another ACC stat. The other is that I'm heading to Tauranga with the family from Auckland at that time.

If I have to stop cause you are at the side of the road and give you a lift for gas or whatever you will be entertaining a 17 month old in the back of the car!! You have been warned!

Enjoy the ride you lucky bastards!

[EatOrBeEaten]

I haven't done the coro since the day I had my accident (admittedly back in March!). Looking forward to it but will not be caning it by any stretch of the imagination :calm:

[Leyton]

LOL, Well I have not tamed some twistys in like 5 weeks.. and my tyres are safe, but I would like to preserv there life out until I can offord to replace them with some better ones! :) My next service will set me back around $800 for tyres and service, YIKES!! Just $30 more than acc levys :P

I am looking forward to an easy :calm: sensible ride.

[Leyton]

Two things stopping me from joining in on the fun, I haven't been riding long enough and don't want to be another ACC stat.

I like your attitude, so does ACC

[GOONR]

I like your attitude, so does ACC

Cheers, I know I'll get out on rides like this one day, but not till I'm ready. Just need to take my time. In the mean time practice, practice blah blah blah blah

[Qkkid]

What flavour is the gas station ? in Kopu ?, Mobil ? BP ?
Mobil matey


Sorry Dawn cant come, having my tyres replaced and then out on the boat with the whanau. Have a good safe 'group ride' ;) You're all in safe hands with Dawn at the helm.

:banana: Hey im at the helm young man shes at the rear keeping all the stragglers :whistle:

[Leyton]

Mobil matey


Sweet :) Thankyou, If I am not there by 9:30am, continue :)

I am leaving Hams at 8:00am :) Should make it. If I miss you all, I am doing the loop anyway! MOahaha I will wait around until 10am if you Auckland folk are late out of the smoke too :)

Looking forward to tomorrows weather :)

[Pumba]

Shit not sure I wnated to kill the whole day riding;) or get out of bed that early:zzzz:

We will see waht happens:wacko:

[Qkkid]

Shit not sure I wnated to kill the whole day riding;) or get out of bed that early:zzzz:

We will see waht happens:wacko:

:banana: Early bird catches the worm my friend:girlfight:

[johnpom]

Hi all, another Hamilton rider here, I'm keen to meet all at Kopu. Leyton mate, call or text me 0274262666, I'm down the road from you in Rototuna.

[Qkkid]

:sunny::sunny::sunny::sunny::sunny::sunny: :yeah: :wari::woohoo::banana:
What more could ya ask for.
See you turkeys at BP Autobahn at 8am leaving 8:30 and the rest at Kopu Petrol station between 9:15 and 9:30 am

Bring ya camera if you wanna take scenic shots

[bikerboy011]

Sounds good, count me in :) although am still waiting for parts for my bike, but i think it should be ok..

[chrispy121]

bugger getting my car serviced at 7.30 wont get down there in time have fun guys might have to hit kaiaua and meet up wth you guys on the ways home

[MaxCannon]

Have to pass.

Too many things to get done tomorrow. Will go out for a ride on my own but can't spend the whole day away.

In a couple of weeks once the house move is all sorted I'll have truck loads of time for riding.

[skidMark]

If you're not too busy claiming some ACC by then.


If you bash another riders face in and then throw his bike on him can you claim it as a ACC bike crash?

[skidMark]

Sounds good, count me in :) although am still waiting for parts for my bike, but i think it should be ok..


JUst make sure if you crash you go down to the right... :lol:

[bikerboy011]

JUst make sure if you crash you go down to the right... :lol:

You bastard:lol: i kill u lol

[Toot Toot]

If you bash another riders face in and then throw his bike on him can you claim it as a ACC bike crash?

If that rider is you, I will gladly pay your levy for you :)

[Qkkid]

:sunny::sunny::sunny::sunny::sunny::yeah: :wari::woohoo::banana:
What more could ya ask for.
See you turkeys at BP Autobahn at 8am leaving 8:30 and the rest at Kopu Petrol station between 9:15 and 9:30 am

Bring ya camera if you wanna take scenic shots

Back on the subject please no stupid waffle thanks this is a ride thread:girlfight:

[Toot Toot]

Back on the subject please no stupid waffle thanks this is a ride thread:girlfight:

sorry.. carry on.

[Qkkid]

:sunny::sunny::sunny::sunny::yeah: :wari::woohoo::banana:
What more could ya ask for.
See you turkeys at BP Autobahn at 8am leaving 8:30 and the rest at Kopu Petrol station between 9:15 and 9:30 am

Bring ya camera if you wanna take scenic shots

Time to rock n roll :Punk:
The rest of you go play with your puters:bleh:

[jrandom]

Have a good day, fellas. I'd be there too, but Betty and I are off to Hawkes Bay.

:sunny:

[skidMark]

Back on the subject please no stupid waffle thanks this is a ride thread:girlfight:


it's also kb.... lol

[Leyton]

Awsum ride guys, I really enjoyed it!! :), I split off and followed Grant to Tauranga, then we split off from Pyes Pa.

Nice to put a few more names and handles to faces :)

Was a good display of people riding within there abilitys and knowning when to tame it. Trust you all got back safely :):Punk:

Leyton

[2wheeldrifter]

Pic's or it didn't happen!



isn't that the saying.... :bleh:

[hedgier1]

Was a great ride. Me and Lisa enjoyed it. Was first time Lisa been around Coro on bike so we took it easy. (and the last according to her). Was great to catch up with the guys and gals. Man Coroglen pubs a treat.

Was great to see the F*CK ACC Shirts on. Well done dawn and Steve for organising the ride.

[Cr1MiNaL]

Yup good ride guys... I learned something today. The R1 can be tamed! I tamed it! yus!

[scracha]

Good weather, good roads, nobody fell off or got done by the boys in blue. What's not to like?

[Cr1MiNaL]

Good weather, good roads, nobody fell off or got done by the boys in blue. What's not to like?

True - which one was you mate?

And that Scotsman who thought he was speaking English what's your KB name!? :bleh:

[bikerboy011]

Awesome day indeed :):) i got some pic ill upload probably tomorrow..

[beyond]

Would loved to have come but some prat gave me the disease at work last week. Haven't been good at all. If I'd come everyone would have thought I'd let a lime milkshake loose down the front of my leathers... my sinuses are that bad :(

Awesome day... first long weekend in five months.... been looking forward to it and now crook :( :( :(

[tzrmike]

Had a great time, once the bike started! :argh: Oh well, bumpstarts build character! The buzz about the scallop burger at the Coroglen was on the money as well, mmm, scallop burger! :drool:

[Ferkletastic]

the 250 tail end charlies ended up buggering off to Whangamata for a bit and doing a semi figure 8. Great day, awesome ride.

[Cr1MiNaL]

We did an awesome loop.... all the way to the Coroglen Pub then down with you guys to the whangamata turnoff went down to Tairua - through Pairoa etc and back home... knackered!

[Leyton]

Yup good ride guys... I learned something today. The R1 can be tamed! I tamed it! yus!

You sure did!! Looking great up there!

Well I am back in Hamilton now... 502km's today :)

[hedgier1]

Raj....it was about time you tamed the R1....took you long enuf.....
Was great catching up with ya.

[Cr1MiNaL]

Raj....it was about time you tamed the R1....took you long enuf.....
Was great catching up with ya.

Oh come on this was only my second descent ride on it and my first loop on a litre bike ! Fooookin Neooooow ! 180 HP FTW WTF

[hedgier1]

Lisa was wrapped to meet all of you guys and really enjoyed the day. Big ups to Hamilton and Auckland riders who were there and made her feel welcome.

[scracha]

Raj....it was about time you tamed the R1....took you long enuf.....

Did ya mean "rode the R1 tamely" ?


True - which one was you mate?

The tall handsome one on the tall handsome bike *.



And that Scotsman who thought he was speaking English what's your KB name!? :bleh:
Fuckin Geordie's....I dunno.

That's a purty R1 BTW.

You got a real purty mouth boy.


*That was a tall story

[Qkkid]

:Punk: Great ride hope ya all enjoyed it . Nice to see everyone riding their own ride. 27 bikes great turnout good company.
Anyway Pumba its only your word against mine :bleh:that you got to the Coroglen pub first:laugh:
Nice seeing ya Hedgy and partner See you guys sometime soon down Papamoa.
Great to meet and see lotsa new faces.
Great to see some nice riding from ya Raj still think those boots look gay:shifty:

[Pumba]

Was abloody good ride, all seemed well behaved, just the blast I needed.

[Qkchk]

It goes to show, with planning, that the Coro Loop doesn't have to end in a bin or loss of licence........

Thanks all who attended, as the ride would not of been the success it was without your attendance and common-sense. A well-behaved lot! :love:

[NinjaNanna]

It goes to show, with planning, that the Coro Loop doesn't have to end in a bin or loss of licence........

Thanks all who attended, as the ride would not of been the success it was without your attendance and common-sense. A well-behaved lot! :love:

surprised even yourself ha?

[Cr1MiNaL]

It goes to show, with planning, that the Coro Loop doesn't have to end in a bin or loss of licence........

Thanks all who attended, as the ride would not of been the success it was without your attendance and common-sense. A well-behaved lot! :love:

I'm pretty sure I beat Steve to the finish line :whistle:

[Qkchk]

surprised even yourself ha?

Well, yes. We did have Raj on the ride ya know......

[bikerboy011]

Here are the pictures i took, sorry for the delay getting raped by uni at the moment.:weep:

[EJK]

Question to Qkchk: Does those two B-Kings live under the same roof?

[Qkkid]

Question to Qkchk: Does those two B-Kings live under the same roof?

:pinch: yes husband and wife

[EJK]

:pinch: yes husband and wife

WOW I thought you two were sharing one B-King.

Jolly good!

[NinjaNanna]

WOW I thought you two were sharing one B-King.

Jolly good!


Steve sharing :rofl::rofl::rofl::rofl::rofl::rofl:

[Qkchk]

WOW I thought you two were sharing one B-King.

Jolly good!

Nope, two in the garage. Same colour.


Steve sharing :rofl::rofl::rofl::rofl::rofl::rofl:

Yeah right, like I want him to break my bike!

[GOONR]

Nope, two in the garage. Same colour.

That's just greedy!!:ride::ride:

[skidMark]

only difference is the frikking tail light lol....

[skidMark]

http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=148991&d=1256802270

Note raj on the deck..... always the bloodey poser :shutup: