Overnight ride to Kawhia Feb 20/21

[Cary]

Ride is on again
I tried to come up with a new date but every one didn't pan out so will just have to miss Paeroa.

Time to put the new bach to use

Loose plan is to travel down from Alk sat morn' thru either Port Waikato/coast or the inland route with a lunch stop in Raglan then round the coast to Kawhia.

Depending on numbers/vote, maybe a bbq at bach or pub meal?

Sunday will be a route south to Moeatoa then inland via Mairoa/Te Koraha/Te Rauamoa then head home or maybe back via Nikau Caves Cafe depending on time.

The bach has the all the necessities. There is now plenty of beds/mattresses. The double bed will be mine unless a couple come along and there are another 3 bunk beds plus 4 comfy mattresses and couple of smaller mattresses to.

I can have cold beer/food waiting if you wish to let me know ahead of time but that can be sorted when we have an idea of whos in.

Anyone who wishes to meet at Kawhia from other parts are most welcome.

Pace will be whatever you choose, big bike friendly and a beach run if your game and tide is out!

Details will be added as time rolls on.

If you want a bed/mattress and are going to come along rain,hail or dust PM me to confirm.

Calendar here (http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/calendar.php?do=getinfo&ea=attend&e=2384)

[Taz]

I'll be into that.

[clint640]

Bugger, we're going to be in the South Is, otherwise would be there for sure. Have fun!

Clint

[dino3310]

if my pigs ready by then mate i should be there for the day

[junkmanjoe]

Hmm can i ride all that way in a day,,,,you do owe me a beer... got a big screen...

JMJ

[Taz]

Hmm can i ride all that way in a day,,,,you do owe me a beer... got a big screen...

JMJ

Of course you can ride all that way in a day. Only 486kms. We rode Masterton to Auckland in a torrential downpour in 1 day and still included adv routes.......

[Cary]

Hmm can i ride all that way in a day,,,,you do owe me a beer... got a big screen...

JMJ
I thought KTM's could do anything.........
You could say the TV I got has about the same volume as your TV.........

[MXNUT]

Yep , i will be a starter for that

[tri boy]

Hope to make it with kanny, might be down sth too though.
Will stay posted.

[MXNUT]

Yep , i will be a starter for that

Just realized that 21st is Paeroa Bike races so i will be in for the saturday only ride.

[Cary]

Dam, is it. was planning to go this year to.......
Might have to have a change of dates, will think on it

[MXNUT]

Might have to have a change of dates

What a bloody good idea !!









I have been every year since they started and i aint gonna miss 1 now.

[junkmanjoe]

Oh fuk cary...was so looking forward to it as well.........bastard.............. what a stinka man...

oh well....

stay home play wii insted

JMJ

[dino3310]

oh well that gives me a little more time to get the pig shit sorted

[Cary]

This ride is on again for the same date 20/21 Feb, I did want to go to Paeroa this year but no other dates quite worked to fit in with my work roster and other rides etc

Sorry MXNUT but will do another ride at a later date.

The bach has been much improved and a few more beds, most are in the open area tho so bring ear plugs, I am :sleep:

There are a couple motels if you don't like sharing :lol:

Updates will be posted on post #1

Hope to see a few of ya :2thumbsup

[dino3310]

i cant make bro, my pigs pretty rooted and she gonna be out of action for a while:(

[Cary]

Ok, ignore PM then......

[young1]

Leanne and I might be keen, will let you know closer to the time Cary.

Thank you!

Mike

[tri boy]

Smoke pouring out my ears, trying to shuffle plans..........................

[Cary]

Leanne and I might be keen, will let you know closer to the time Cary.

Thank you!

MikeHope you can, happy to give up my bed :)


Smoke pouring out my ears, trying to shuffle plans..........................Thought I could smell smoke :laugh:

[Taz]

Dino - I cant make it bro, my pigs pretty rooted and she's gonna be out of action for a while :cry: :baby:


Can always come in alternative transport surely?

[dino3310]

Can always come in alternative transport surely?

no fun on the people mover bro.. Plus the old girls doing a half marathon that day so i'l have the kids


edit.. oops marathon the following month, so will see if parts arrive quickly etc, wont calender till i know for sure

[offrd]

Well, i was in for sure, rain hail or earthquake, i had however not considered gearbox trouble!

So im on hold till i either sort gearbox or replace bike... Short life this bike, two days, 300 odd km.......


GRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRR

[dino3310]

i know the feeling bro i only done about 500klms on mine, im coughing up for parts, cant afford another purchase yet..
Hope you can get it sorted cheaply and quickly mate.

[offrd]

Been too long since my last adventure!
Fingers are crossed that something will land in my garage soon..


Plus the woman needs some kind of practice bike outing before i throw her thru the capitol coast!!!!!!!

[tri boy]

Gunna miss this chance to catch up mate. Me n kanny will be Whangamata way for the w/end.
Have a cool ride.
Next time for sure.

[Cary]

Gunna miss this chance to catch up mate. Me n kanny will be Whangamata way for the w/end.
Have a cool ride.
Next time for sure.
No worries, prolly sort something for winter. Ride to the hot water beach be on then.


Been too long since my last adventure!
Fingers are crossed that something will land in my garage soon..
Small group by the looks, hope you sort yr bike. Got 12 staying for a fishing trip so this i'll be good for a dry run ;)

[nic]

Hi Carey

I am trying to get organised for this weekend. I guess as I am coming from Rotorua, I should aim to meet up with you in Raglan?
nic

[young1]

Sorry Cary, we can not make it, as much as I would have liked to!!

[Cary]

Sorry Cary, we can not make it, as much as I would have liked to!!
Always a next time :)

[Cary]

So how's this sound

9 @ Papakura Autobahn for me and offrd (meet at my place if you like, otahuhu?)
9:45 @ Tuakau for anthrax
11:30 @ junction of Te Akau/Te Akau South Rd's for mxnut or let me know where?

Same as above for nic or Raglan pub @ 12:30 if you'd prefer?

There is some bedding but pack a sleeping bag if you have space.
Also pack a snack for the Sunday as not a lot of shops in the area!

Times are a wild guess so if you know better, speak up :)

I'm out of net access from 6ish tonight till the morning

[MXNUT]

So how's this sound


11:30 @ junction of Te Akau/Te Akau South Rd's for mxnut or let me know where?

Same as above for nic or Raglan pub @ 12:30 if you'd prefer?

There is some bedding but pack a sleeping bag if you have space.
Also pack a snack for the Sunday as not a lot of shops in the area!

Times are a wild guess so if you know better, speak up :)

I'm out of net access from 6ish tonight till the morning

No far enough north for me. I will be at corner of waikaretu Rd & Pukerewa Rd at 10.45 - 11.00.

I take it you will be coming down the coast from Port Waikato, past limestone downs ??.

[Cary]

No far enough north for me. I will be at corner of waikaretu Rd & Pukerewa Rd at 10.45 - 11.00.

I take it you will be coming down the coast from Port Waikato, past limestone downs ??.
No, going to take the inland route. will cut across Baker Rd to meet you at above junction.

[Taz]

All set. Lets go!!

[MXNUT]

See yuall on the morrow.

[dino3310]

:woohoo: have fun ya Bstards :2thumbsup

[Cary]

Well, that was fun :)

Plans were changed when Offrd pulled out due to his daughter being sick. I changed the Sunday route to Staurday to give Mark a longer ride and a shorter one for us to do on Sunday.

Had a good weekend all round and stayed cool during the day, even had a spot of rain......

Will leave the story to Andy as he has the pics :)

Thanks guys, ride home ok Nic? Good day at Paeroa Mark?

[Taz]

Will get to it when the kids allow me on the real computer.............. The one with the USB ports for the photo uploads. When the kids are around i'm relegated to the old slow computer.

[nic]

Thanks for sharing some great roads and good conversation (mostly!)

Fairly uneventful ride home - which was nice!

[Taz]

Good to hear Dr Nic.

Pics from ride here (http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/showthread.php/119155-Kary-s-Kool-Kawhia-Kaper)

http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/showthread.php/119155-Kary-s-Kool-Kawhia-Kaper

[MXNUT]

Thanks heaps for the hospitality Cary , and Andy / Nicola for the company.

A great ride and an excellent weekend

[Cary]

A great ride and an excellent weekend
Sure was. Got a pic of your Morgan you can show us?

[MXNUT]

Sure was. Got a pic of your Morgan you can show us?

Yep................................

[Cary]

Thats a stunner. Paula's drooling over it, it's now her dream car!

[dino3310]

nice mark friggen:gob:nice