2010 Capital Coast Adventure - Ride story and photos

[merv]

Well we had a great day. The weather ended up being a bit patchy going from sunny on the South Coast to misty in the hills between the Hutt and Porirua. 4skins never did tell me the total number that joined the ride but there seemed to be a reasonable if not huge turnout.

I teamed up with Re-cycled and Aslan to accompany a couple of adventure ride noobs, who both acquitted themselves well on the day with us finishing on time doing the main loop and avoiding most of the challenge sections. Aslan went off to do some of those on his own and he can tell that story.

We started off at Plimmerton school and then headed into the city via the nice track from Newlands down to the end of the number 2 rail tunnel on the main trunk line at Ngauranga.

Did you read my other story about my WR popping the head plug? http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/showthread.php/120591-Did-any-of-you-know-that-Yamaha-4T-dirt-bikes-blow-a-plastic-plug-out-of-the-head - well my fix worked and the bike went as well as it normally does for the day and not a drop of oil leaked out.

[merv]

I'll continue with the photos for a while then. You might spot yourself in the crowd. So many people I'm not going to attempt to get all the names on here.

[merv]

We headed up the track behind Crofton Downs off the end of Chartwell Drive that took us through to Karori and then we headed out to Makara and onto Terawhiti Station where the wind farm is. Some great views were had above Cook Strait.

[merv]

Then it was down to Oteranga Bay (or Cable Bay as some may know it because it is where the Cook Strait Cable comes ashore) and up the other side to Long Gully.

[merv]

We went from nice weather through Long Gully to misty weather up on the hills of Horokiwi and then down to lunch in reasonable weather at TSS in Alicetown. The guys we were with didn't need to visit Parliament so we just went past and didn't go into the grounds so no photos of that.

[merv]

From TSS we headed North up to Akatarawa and into Karapoti, then to Rallywoods, Puketiro and Battle Hill.

[merv]

After Battle Hill (No Motorbikes lol) we stopped for a nice afternoon tea at the cafe at Pauatahanui - haha I never got any photos of that, but us sitting there made a few others think it was a good idea to stop too - then it was off to Belmont Park and more mist in the air. That part took us through to the Takapu Road valley and from there it was just a ride back on the motorway.

[merv]

The wrap up was the usual dinner at Plimmerton School followed by 4skins giving out a few prizes. I must be too average, I never score anything. Thanks to 4skins for a great day out and to my riding buddies for a great day's company.

That's all the photos I have folks. Feel free to add your won to this thread.

p.s. wayne708 was taking great interest in our progress out ther on his SV1000s - I reckon he'll have a dual purpose bike in time for the next CCA in 2012.

We also saw mangell6 (hadn't seen him for a while) and he said he was on a 10 day 10,000km ride and 4th day into it and that was at Caltex Rimutaka so he hadn't got very far from the Hood (Upper Hutt).

[Re-cycled]

I had a great day and like you, found the company helped make it all the more enjoyable - thanks guys. I only took half a dozen pics all day. I will load them later, if there are any worth the trouble.

[Eddieb]

Awesome day.

Looks like these have uploaded out of order they were taken

1) Rest stop in the clouds
2) Pablo and the Meridian Windfarm.
3) The dot of red on the left is a rider. The diagonal cutting going up the headland in the distance is the track
4) Views Galore. The 'power line' is the Cook Strait cable where it goes into the water. You can see the poles getting smaller and smaller the closer it gets to the water.
5) The South Island across Cook Strait.

[Box'a'bits]

Brilliant day. Did most of the challenge loops except the very last - got held up at the Hydro zigzag, but otherwise ran to time. Couple of shots from the few photos I actually took. Aslan & Woodie2

[merv]

Looks like these have uploaded out of order they were taken



Yeah what a pain the new KB is. The only way I kept mine in order after experiencing that problem before with the Odlins Rd ride was to load them one at a time.

Thanks for the GPS file Eddie it worked well as a back up to the route sheets.

Aslan that's you isn't it in the first pic of BMWRSNUT's?

[NordieBoy]

Yeah what a pain the new KB is. The only way I kept mine in order after experiencing that problem before with theOdlins Rd ride was to load them one at a time.

Do them inline and then you can re-arrange them to your hearts content.

[merv]

Re-cycled sent me these pics he took and asked that I load them up. I'll try the inline thing.

First couple are at Plimmerton school before the start.

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Then there's a couple of our group up by the wind farm. Funny how bikers stand with their legs so splayed apart eh! Aslan took the first photo and Re-cycled took the second photo going by who was absent from each pic. I'm the odd guy that doesn't bother taking his helmet off unless he absolutely has to, which saves the hassle of putting it on again.


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[NordieBoy]

I'm the odd guy that doesn't bother taking his helmet off unless he absolutely has to, which saves the hassle of putting it on again.

One of the reasons I love my open-face helmet :D

[Motu]

Do I see an airhead that has been a build feature on ADVrider?

P3200017..JPG The streetracker scrambler thing....

[325rocket]

looked like you guys were having a blast. we past most of you in karori on our way out for a blast on the dirt bikes.
had a very quick chat to a guy in mobil on the coolest bmw i have ever seen, very nice bike.

[Eddieb]

Do I see an airhead that has been a build feature on ADVrider?

P3200017..JPG The streetracker scrambler thing....

You did.   

[merv]

Do I see an airhead that has been a build feature on ADVrider?

P3200017..JPG The streetracker scrambler thing....

Yeah it is and sorry mate when we got back he came into the school on it and I thought I'd better get a photo for you and got distracted and missed catching him. Surely someone else must have a nice close up pick of that bike. Sounded good too.

[Transalper]

Any news on the last two riders who could not be reached by phone last night and had not yet signed off as back safe?

[Eddieb]

Any news on the last two riders who could not be reached by phone last night and had not yet signed off as back safe?

Yes, they are all accounted for.

[reofix]

CCA 2008 the DVD ..... i thought everyone was on to this but carl tells me has has only sold a few to mates and me .... this is BRILLIANT ... even if I didnt have a role in the movie .... When you are trying to tell mates etc what the CCA feels like .... show them this DVD... just PM Transalper and buy one 10 bucks and postage ... an hour and some ... perfect .... Peter Jackson ..... eat your heart out !!!

[Eddieb]

I took about 2 1/2 hours of video footage on a helmet cam this year, though Transalpers footage is shot on much better gear.

[andy mac]

1 BMW Style
2 Windfarm
3 Parliament
4 Karori stream
5 Merv

[Balrog]

This was a cool place to be allowed to ride. :yes:

201425

What a great day :niceone:

[merv]

1 BMW Style


Hehe BMW "style" but not made in Germany.

[igormortis]

Hehe BMW "style" but not made in Germany.

I think the engine is though...

[merv]

Made no, design yes. Read this Wiki stuff - coz its on the net it must be all true http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/IMZ-Ural

[cynna]

had a great time - will definately come back up for the next one

went up the molesworth on the way and just about had the whole place to myself. only came off once on the cca ride - paying to much attention to my chart and went into the side of a bank. on the way home to chch stopped to help a guy with a broken throttle cable on a bsa. that took a while so ended up going the last 200k home to chch in the dark - not a good thing with the stock xr headlight....

[cynna]

the photos above didnt come out in order. the first and last ones are from the molesworth not the cca

[offrd]

Great event! Well done John and crew!

Home at last!

Me woman did well, 4and half hours ever on the back of my bikes before getting thrown on the back for auckland-wellington, and first time ever on ANY form of adventure ride!
She hung on the the whole way! We only missed the A loop last challenge section! did all the rest with NO OFF"S!

Oh first time i ever ridden that bike in the dirt too!

He he he he he he he!

Just awesome!
1) 10 tonne's each. Blade's zipping past.
2) Straight up the pole.
3) Home away from home!
4) Sitting waiting, What - a PINK helmet!

[wayneg]

Thanks very much to John and his team for a fantastic ride! I had a really good time and the event was even better than I expected.

Cheers

[WuZards-Eugene]

That was a brilliant ride, even tho I didn't really know anyone there. Didn't really get alot of pictures as I didn't really have any reason to stop, apart from the views. First stop was up at the turbines, then had a few flying stops to snap some pics. I done all of the challenge sections for the morning, and made it to TSS by 1130, so it was an extreamly long wait to go do the afternoon sections.

I then scampered off at 1250 to go do the afternoon sections. Not too sure where the "ball breaker" was on the first belmont section, and so I carried on to Upper hutt for a gas up, then headed into karapoti. Was cool fun going through the north end of the akatarawa's.
coming down the challenge section i came across a transalp nose in a ditch on the side of the track. Stopped and gave the two guys a hand to pull it out, then went on my merry way again.
Had a ball of a time going through the river, which gave the bike a bit of a clean :yes:.

After coming out of battle hill, I headed off for the last belmont section, taking a few more pics as i went through, and then heading back to plimmerton with a detour through tawa, signing out at about 530, and loitered around until dinner.

1. At the end of riding through the river section, this then came through. Maybe they can go anywhere.
2. The Turbines, where everyone stopped for a break.
3. Me parked up at the end of the river section for a break.
4. Painfully waiting at TSS to get moving for the afternoon section.
5. Waiting to start at Plimmerton
6. Belmont hills challenge section.

[WuZards-Eugene]

and some more

1. Bunker in the Belmont Hills
2. Someone going through the creek
3. Another bunker in the clouds
4. Transalp 2 up going down to battle hill
5. Challenge section of Makara looking into some bay.
6. More Turbines

[offrd]

I just totalled up the weekends km that we rode, home to home, 1522km

Not bad huh!

[Eddieb]

This pic is my new screensaver, I love it.

Partially cause it's of me and makes me look like I actually know what I am doing, and partially cause it's just a cool shot.

Cheers JMJ.

[junkmanjoe]

who was the chap that rode down the steeps....any one..................any one...........

http://lh3.ggpht.com/_r4RTcX8Awjo/S6W5cNblbQI/AAAAAAAAHHc/A9J0oqSMn9g/s800/SANY0356.JPG

JMJ

[Oscar]

who was the chap that rode down the steeps....any one..................any one...........



JMJ

We know who he is...

[centaurus]

and some more

1. Bunker in the Belmont Hills
2. Someone going through the creek
3. Another bunker in the clouds
4. Transalp 2 up going down to battle hill
5. Challenge section of Makara looking into some bay.
6. More Turbines

Dude, if you would have had a louder pipe I might have heard you passing through makara - I was over the hill riding horses :D

The pictures look fantastic. Hopefully by the next year ride I will have an appropriate bike to join you guys on this ride.

[junkmanjoe]

http://lh3.ggpht.com/_r4RTcX8Awjo/S6W5TAwtH1I/AAAAAAAAHHU/nqjJKIfgLJI/s800/SANY0354.JPG

[merv]

We know who he is...

Yes he was named and shamed at the aftermatch function - luckily not a friend of mine.

Anyway, great stories and photos guys, keep them coming.

[325rocket]

is there any way someone could post up a map so we can see where you all went?

[twotyred]

"CCA 2008 the DVD ..... i thought everyone was on to this but..."

I didn't know there was such an animal!

[junkmanjoe]

I have to say top job to Offrd, 2UP on the 9fidy,
and the two other 990,s who rode 2UP around the course..

well done i say, and as far as i know they all did the challenge sections as well..

JMJ

[JATZ]

This pic is my new screensaver, I love it.

Partially cause it's of me and makes me look like I actually know what I am doing, and partially cause it's just a cool shot.

Cheers JMJ.

Where was KaTieM ?

[Eddieb]

Where was KaTieM ?

At home. I haven't got the suspension set up where I am comfortable taking her seriously off road yet.

[junkmanjoe]

Where was KaTieM ?
:zzzz::zzzz::zzzz:

[Eddieb]

is there any way someone could post up a map so we can see where you all went?

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[Transalper]

"CCA 2008 the DVD ..... i thought everyone was on to this but..."

I didn't know there was such an animal!

It has been mentioned in several posts in the CCA 2010 thread and on the CCA website itself.
I had some at the ride for $10 each if I could hand them to you or $15 if I need to go sort post and pack. They are still available.
Check the youtube video on the bottom of this CCA web page (http://ccadv08.blogspot.com/2010/03/ktm-cca-2010-rider-information.html) for an idea of content. That 10 minute highlight clip is also included on the DVD.

I have also just started work on the 2010 DVD today.

[pete376403]

Superb ride. Mega thanks to John and the team for the organisation. Only had a couple of lay downs, both at 0 speed - once exiting the stream in the challenge section and once on Hydro Saddle rd. (I'm sure that hydro rd is a lot worse condition than it was on the last CCA). As usual never took enough pics after lunch, but here are a few from the morning

Turbines - zoom in on the pic and you can see some riders - gives an idea of the scale of the turbines.
Cook Strait / South Island / KLR
Cable Bay

[merv]

Didn't even see you in the crowd, but glad to hear you were there having fun.

[reofix]

OK ... owning up to sore forearms ,elbows and shoulders.. (killer downhills on a big bike... esp if the pilot is gym impaired_) .... sore calfs and quads ... sore arse ... sore brain (concentration hurts)... .... all this pain and yet I'M SMILING .... go figure ?

[merv]

Well mate it is the day after the day after and that is when the hurt always sets in. In a week it might be gone haha, otherwise the only fix is to do it all again and use the same body parts.

[igormortis]

Made no, design yes. Read this Wiki stuff - coz its on the net it must be all true http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/IMZ-Ural

What I meant was, I think he's put a BMW engine in there.

[merv]

What I meant was, I think he's put a BMW engine in there.

Nah I'm sure its all Ural.

[centaurus]

Nah I'm sure its all Ural.

I know these Ural bikes are still made today and there is a guy that imports them in NZ. I met somebody in coro this summer with a brand new one, sidecar included - they haven't made almost any changes to the bike since the 50's so it looks exactly like a 50's - 60's Ural.

[cooneyr]

I know these Ural bikes are still made today and there is a guy that imports them in NZ. I met somebody in coro this summer with a brand new one, sidecar included - they haven't made almost any changes to the bike since the 50's so it looks exactly like a 50's - 60's Ural.

Try 40's BMW. Reverse engineered by the Ruski's from WWII Bmws. Over the past 2 to 3 years they have had things like bosch alternators, brembo brakes, better head studs etc but they are still very close to the 40's BMW's.

[centaurus]

Try 40's BMW. Reverse engineered by the Ruski's from WWII Bmws. Over the past 2 to 3 years they have had things like bosch alternators, brembo brakes, better head studs etc but they are still very close to the 40's BMW's.

Yes, you are right. They are just 40's bmw reverse engineered but I didn't want to start a debate so avoided mentioning this.,

[Oscar]

From http://www.imz-ural.com/factory/:


A more likely story is that the BMW factory supplied the construction drawings and casting moulds. As a result of the Molotov / Ribbentrop Pact, transfers of technology had taken place in support of their Soviet "friends" in different areas. Soviet engineers toured German aircraft factories and brought back complete cannons as samples. The OPEL Kadett was given to the Soviets just prior to the war; however, it commenced series production only toward the end of the war as the Moskvitch 400. In 1941, BMW began series production of R75, and did not resume production of R71. Supplying the Soviets with the superceded R71 model may have seemed a good idea at the time.

[Box'a'bits]

Nah I'm sure its all Ural.
Look again. Looks to be '70's BMW engine, gearbox, swingarm & 80's diff, brembo front brakes etc.....but what would I know. :(.

[K slider]

You are dead on BMWRSNUT I have ordered a new one with 2wheel drive.

[merv]

Look again. Looks to be '70's BMW engine, gearbox, swingarm & 80's diff, brembo front brakes etc.....but what would I know. :(.

Yeah what would you know lol? Michael and Suzuki would be flattered with you calling his Suzuki GT750 origin front disc brakes Brembos.

[Eddieb]

Well not a lot of pics so thought I'd add a few of my own.

1) Ammunition bunks dot the landscape in Belmont park
2) More Ammunition bunkers in Belmont Park
3) Forest roads in Karapoti
4) Track in Dry Creek
5) Abandoned digger
6) Bridge in the bottom of Dry Creek Gully

[Eddieb]

1) Railway Carriages
2, 3 & 4) On the final pre-ride we got caught in a big storm that hit Wellington. It bought Power lines down over the road and we had to wind our way through fallen trees and ride over the lines to get out.

[Box'a'bits]

Yeah what would you know lol? Michael and Suzuki would be flattered with you calling his Suzuki GT750 origin front disc brakes Brembos.
Cool. You appear to be saying that I'm not a complete anarak....:shifty:.

[pampa]

Ok I have some more pics, not best quality but aye its my phone

http://proyecto-magoo.com.ar/pablo/Pictures/148-CCA-2010-22.03.2010/dsc01361.jpg-1024x768.jpg

http://proyecto-magoo.com.ar/pablo/Pictures/148-CCA-2010-22.03.2010/dsc01363.jpg-1024x768.jpg

http://proyecto-magoo.com.ar/pablo/Pictures/148-CCA-2010-22.03.2010/dsc01364.jpg-1024x768.jpg

http://proyecto-magoo.com.ar/pablo/Pictures/148-CCA-2010-22.03.2010/dsc01366.jpg-1024x768.jpg

http://proyecto-magoo.com.ar/pablo/Pictures/148-CCA-2010-22.03.2010/dsc01367.jpg-1024x768.jpg

http://proyecto-magoo.com.ar/pablo/Pictures/148-CCA-2010-22.03.2010/dsc01368.jpg-1024x768.jpg

[pete376403]

Near where that last pic was taken. I thought I was doing so well on my knobbly-shod KLR when I came upon this dude on a Gilera Saturno cafe racer, street tyres, clip on bars, full fairing, etc. Kinda took the gloss of my efforts up to that point.

[merv]

Near where that last pic was taken. I thought I was doing so well on my knobbly-shod KLR when I came upon this dude on a Gilera Saturno cafe racer, street tyres, clip on bars, full fairing, etc. Kinda took the gloss of my efforts up to that point.

Pete you'll see him in the fourth pic of this post http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/showthread.php/120641-2010-Capital-Coast-Adventure-Ride-story-and-photos?p=1129690744#post1129690744 of mine above as we were about to enter Terawhiti - I didn't realise he had kept going on the ride as I never saw him again.

[pampa]

Pete you'll see him in the fourth pic of this post http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/showthread.php/120641-2010-Capital-Coast-Adventure-Ride-story-and-photos?p=1129690744#post1129690744 of mine above as we were about to enter Terawhiti - I didn't realise he had kept going on the ride as I never saw him again.

I understand he was helping 4skins with gates as such skipping bits to get quick to the other gates. I don't think he did off road parts ... although can be proven wrong

[pete376403]

Great photo on the front page of the Dompost showing Terawhiti windmills - you (well me, anyway) don't realise how much land is out that way, and how rugged it is, until you can see it all in one hit.

[merv]

Its interesting flying into Wellington at night these days from Auckland too when you go the long way around to land from the South and you see all those windmill towers with their marker lights on.

[sels1]

Its interesting flying into Wellington at night these days from Auckland too when you go the long way around to land from the South and you see all those windmill towers with their marker lights on.
And you can see the windmills from Paraparaumu Beach on a clear day. Looks like you guys had a good day - shame I couldnt make it this year. Looks like you covered a lot of the same ground as the time before. Good pics - cheers Merv and co.

[merv]

You'll be there next time with your bro' Wayne I reckon sels1, going by the interest he was showing in what we were doing. Nice to have a cup of coffeee with him it was too.

[Eddieb]

A couple of short vids of JunkManJoe at the Capital Coast Adventure ride.

This was taken using my digital camera and I've got 2 1/2 hours of helmet cam footage to work through yet.

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[junkmanjoe]

look mum im on tv again.....

[NordieBoy]

And not Police Ten 7 this time...

[junkmanjoe]

if theses went fast enough wonder if the hill would take off..............

http://lh4.ggpht.com/_r4RTcX8Awjo/S6W4_6vn-BI/AAAAAAAAHHM/zZVedfyxWUI/s800/SANY0352.JPG

[pampa]

At the top of the hill Joe is climbing on the second bit of the video I took a couple of the pics of you and Joe dsc01366 and dsc01367 ... and if you pay attention i can be seen waiting for the pic ...



A couple of short vids of JunkManJoe at the Capital Coast Adventure ride.

This was taken using my digital camera and I've got 2 1/2 hours of helmet cam footage to work through yet.

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[Kennif]

Pete you'll see him in the fourth pic of this post http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/showthread.php/120641-2010-Capital-Coast-Adventure-Ride-story-and-photos?p=1129690744#post1129690744 of mine above as we were about to enter Terawhiti - I didn't realise he had kept going on the ride as I never saw him again.

Great photos Merv. Didn't make it this year - maybe next time. One of the blokes in one of your photos looks suspiciously like Rick Barker - Labour MP from over Hastings way and Deputy Speaker of the House. And Ray Lind (husband of Annette King)? Good blokes both of them.
Kennif

[Oscar]

Great photos Merv. Didn't make it this year - maybe next time. One of the blokes in one of your photos looks suspiciously like Rick Barker - Labour MP from over Hastings way and Deputy Speaker of the House. And Ray Lind (husband of Annette King)? Good blokes both of them.
Kennif

Mr. Barker does a good impression of a chicane...

[reofix]

Big thanks to John and co ... it was just right .. testing enough on a big bike to make your heart race on occasion ... scenic enough to cause a sharp intake of breath ... tough enough to ask my wife for essential oil warmth... tempting enough to haul me into every challenge section (even the ones that kicked my arse last time .... go figure ).... see you all in 2012

[merv]

Great photos Merv. Didn't make it this year - maybe next time. One of the blokes in one of your photos looks suspiciously like Rick Barker - Labour MP from over Hastings way and Deputy Speaker of the House. And Ray Lind (husband of Annette King)? Good blokes both of them.
Kennif

Yes they were the two people we were showing around. I hadn't met Rick personnally before but Ray I have known for over 20 years. They were both new to adventure riding and enjoyed the day. Wonder why the National Party people don't seem to be bikers?

[Eddieb]

I finally got around the putting some video together of the 2010 event. Not my best work but it shows the varied terrain and scenery covered on the event.

As at the time of posting this Youtube was still processing the video so the quality isn't great.


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[DR650gary]

Yes they were the two people we were showing around. I hadn't met Rick personnally before but Ray I have known for over 20 years. They were both new to adventure riding and enjoyed the day. Wonder why the National Party people don't seem to be bikers?

Too busy trying to sort out the mess the last bunch of self serving, public trough swilling non entities left behind.:innocent:

[Transalper]

I finally got around the putting some video together of the 2010 event...
That loose downhill bit with danger tape looked more difficult on the big bikes than I remember :niceone:

[cynna]

That loose downhill bit with danger tape looked more difficult on the big bikes than I remember :niceone:

i stopped there to help one guy that come off then was stuck there a bit longer helping the next few people that also came off

cant wait for the next one

[Transalper]

Yes, I have you on tape as I cruised past with Jim slipping and sliding behind me.
Hmm, I have a spare moment right now so I should get some more work done on my own video project.

[junkmanjoe]

i see i also had a minor moment just past the red tap.. but the hill dosnt look as steep on vid has it was on the day...

the bottom of that hill the creek track was just wicked...

cheers again john for a fab ride...

JMJ

[Transalper]

Here's my morning instalment just uploaded. I know I know it was a year ago...
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[Transalper]

And now the afternoon bit... my favourite.

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[Box'a'bits]

Nice, thanks for posting that. Good to enjoy it second time around! :yes:

[junkmanjoe]

Great vids Transalper.... thanks for taking time to make them up..

JMJ

[pete376403]

Thanks for putting those on - was almost like doing it again.