Raglan ride, 16th May

[Crisis management]

Who's in for a ride to Raglan, Kawhia and the surrounding area on Sunday the 16th?

Leaving the Autobahn, Papakura at 08.30 (thats in the morning), Raglan for a coffee, round the mountain to Kawhia for lunch, then a beer at Raglan in the avo.

Maybe pick up any Hamiltonians on the way (Limestone downs?)

Mostly gravel with a flounder in the farmers stream at Bridal Veil falls if it's practical and I promise not to blow up anything at home that prevents me coming this time (fingers crossed).

[wysper]

would the ride be suitable for an absolute NOOB? (on dirt/gravel that is).

I have had my DR for 5 days now. :)

[Crisis management]

The first gravel ride I did was on a DR to Raglan so yes, it certainly is, I would suggest some practice first if you have the time.
There are plenty of options to shortcut the ride if you find you have had enough but generally the roads are hard packed and in good confdition with the rally having just been through and you will be fine. It would be good to meet you and being an opinionated bunch I'm sure you will be told what to do .........

[Devil]

I'm keen. My 20L tank has finally landed and hopefully i'll have it all installed this weekend!

[.chris]

yeah I am a starter.

[trustme]

There is an outside chance. I suspect work & the war office will conspire against me.

[Crisis management]

There is an outside chance. I suspect work & the war office will conspire against me.

I could send a note suggesting that your attendance is of national importance, anything to help.............

[dino3310]

would the ride be suitable for an absolute NOOB? (on dirt/gravel that is).

I have had my DR for 5 days now. :)

most definately, i still ride that loop and im a noobie nana

[dino3310]

Not sure where i'l meet up, will depend on how much i drink the night before:sick:
so im in matey.

will be good to see devils TTR and meet up with Harry:Punk:

[wysper]

most definately, i still ride that loop and im a noobie nana

cool. I will just have to clear it with the boss. She who must be obeyed. :)

[Taz]

I'm workin :cry:

[dino3310]

cool. I will just have to clear it with the boss. She who must be obeyed. :)
oh shite you got one of those too

I'm workin :cry:

you look crook mate have you got a flu comin on:yes:

[Taz]

you look crook mate have you got a flu comin on:yes:

Now that you mention it :).......

[jafar]

I'm workin :cry:


Now that you mention it :).......

It's ok mate I'll take the KTM out for ya, least I can do to help out:blip:

[dino3310]

Faaaark the young fellas got a 10 aside junior rugby torno that day. mmmmmmmmm will see what i can sort

[Oscar]

You Jokers should be down here this weekend.
WRC RallyNZ is on and we're chasing it...

[Crisis management]

You Jokers should be down here this weekend.
WRC RallyNZ is on and we're chasing it...

Sorry, gone fishing instead.....


Make sure they leave the roads nice and well swept for us.

[Oscar]

Sorry, gone fishing instead.....


Make sure they leave the roads nice and well swept for us.


Fishing?
My second favourite way to waste time...

[Taz]

WRC? Isn't that car racing or something? :whocares: :shutup:

[wysper]

hahahah way too many wheels... I think I am close to permission from she who must be obeyed.

[Oscar]

WRC? Isn't that car racing or something? :whocares: :shutup:

So what?
Too much gravel for you?

[MXNUT]

WRC RallyNZ is on and we're chasing it...

Dont spray me with gravel when you go past a little ol 200 & a 400 at warp speed

[Oscar]

Dont spray me with gravel when you go past a little ol 200 & a 400 at warp speed

Come with us.
We'll be at Hampton Downs on Saturday, and the we're gonna make our way down the left coast to Raglan.

[Horney1]

Come with us.
We'll be at Hampton Downs on Saturday, and the we're gonna make our way down the left coast to Raglan.

I was thinkin of going over to Raglan (very) early this Sunday to. May see you along the way Oscar et al. If not I might try to join in on 16th - I'd probably be in the "pick up any Hamiltonians on the way " or start the round the mountain early and wait along there?? Where is this Limestone downs?

[Oscar]

I was thinkin of going over to Raglan (very) early this Sunday to. May see you along the way Oscar et al. If not I might try to join in on 16th - I'd probably be in the "pick up any Hamiltonians on the way " or start the round the mountain early and wait along there?? Where is this Limestone downs?

Limestone Downs is up the coast toward Port Waikato (Saturday)..
On Sunday head toward Te Mata - you can see the start of Te Huitewai SS18 & 20, just before you get to Te Mata, and then go to Te Mata, turn right down Ruapuke Road and there's a great viewing point on the corner of Ruapuke Road and Whaanga Road.

Go here for the map and times: http://www.rallynz.org.nz/media/2010/04/rally-spectator-map-2010-lowres-final-8-4-10.pdf

[Big Dave]

Look after the Publisher.

[Oscar]

Look after the Publisher.

By "Look after him", you mean the body is never found?

[Crisis management]

By "Look after him", you mean the body is never found?

You're going to need a bloody big hole then.........there's heavy machinery at Limestone Downs if that helps?

[Crisis management]

. If not I might try to join in on 16th - I'd probably be in the "pick up any Hamiltonians on the way " or start the round the mountain early and wait along there?? Where is this Limestone downs?

In reality Limestone Downs is a long way north of the Tron so either at Raglan around 10ish or we could be persuaded to stop at the Nikau Caves cafe for a coffee on Waikatertu Valley road.
I will post up a route and incredibly detailed and accurate timetable next week for those needing to get ther Blackberries tuned in.....

[Taz]

So what?
Too much gravel for you?

:lol: :rofl: haha you slay me...... :lol:

[Taz]

In reality Limestone Downs is a long way north of the Tron so either at Raglan around 10ish or we could be persuaded to stop at the Nikau Caves cafe for a coffee on Waikatertu Valley road.
I will post up a route and incredibly detailed and accurate timetable next week for those needing to get ther Blackberries tuned in.....

Ian if you're leaving BP at 8.30 and taking the route through port waikato, Limestone downs, te akau etc I doubt you'll be in raglan by 10 even at a cracking Ktm pace........

[Oscar]

:lol: :rofl: haha you slay me...... :lol:

Meh. Not worth the jail time.

[Crisis management]

Ian if you're leaving BP at 8.30 and taking the route through port waikato, Limestone downs, te akau etc I doubt you'll be in raglan by 10 even at a cracking Ktm pace........

Ha, I can tell you only ride a 525.............






NEXT WEEK I will put up a route with something resembling sensible plans, haven't you got work to do or something?

[Taz]

Ha, I can tell you only ride a 525.............






NEXT WEEK I will put up a route with something resembling sensible plans, haven't you got work to do or something?

Yeah I start in an hour and a bit :(

[Horney1]

In reality Limestone Downs is a long way north of the Tron so either at Raglan around 10ish or we could be persuaded to stop at the Nikau Caves cafe for a coffee on Waikatertu Valley road.
I will post up a route and incredibly detailed and accurate timetable next week for those needing to get ther Blackberries tuned in.....

OK, cheers CM, I'll keep tuned in. No electronics here except a fixed KTM EFI ! I have to make do with paper maps and memory - that's my excuse for getting lost, anyway...

Oscar, Ruapuke sounds like a good possibility...

[Devil]

Exhaust repairs seem to be holding at the moment so i'm still on. Looks like another week of missing waterpolo! Oops.

[Oscar]

We had a great fang around the Rally on Sat. & Sunday - the roads are well swept for you guys...

[.chris]

Sorry going to have to bail, too much going on. And damn it all I have some fresh rubber on the back that really needs to look note quite so fresh.

[Crisis management]

Thanks Oscar for checking the roads, should we look out for bodies?

The incredibly detailed and organised plan (with more credible travel times allowed) is as follows….thanks to Andy for reminding me I ride slow, bastid!. :innocent:

0830 depart Papakura BP (the Autobahn on the southern motorway), I will be there a bit earlier cause I need a coffee so look out for an orange 640 Adventure if you don’t know who I am (mature bald git).

0900 at the Tuakau bridge over the Waikato.
From there via Onewhero - Tuakau road to Klondyke road and so to Port Waikato.
Follow the coast down to Pukerewa road, Te Akau coast road, Ruakiwi road to the Raglan – Hamilton road.

1100, stop at Te Uku for fuel then towards Kawhia via Te Mata road and the Kawhia road (not around the mountain).
Kawhia for lunch and a bit of a visit to Aotea, cause I’ve never been there, then back via Kawhia road to Whaanga road around the mountain to Raglan about 0230.

Coffee or a beer at Raglan and then home either on 22 or via the gravel if there is enough time.

For those meeting up, pick a time and place that suits and let me know so I can at least expect someone to be there. If it’s too difficult to be sure of your attendance just turn up where it suits, usually I’m pretty good at keeping to a timetable so the times should be accurate-ish.

Dean, I will bring that jacket with me so let me know how to get it too you...I'm not planning on visiting Hamilton!

Feel free with suggestions and comments, I'm more than happy to accomodate anything anatomicaly possible. :shit:

Iain

[dino3310]

I'l hook up with you at Te uku bro, manage to side step the rugby so i'l be tagging along :woohoo:

[Horney1]

The incredibly detailed and organised plan ....

...1100, stop at Te Uku for fuel then towards Kawhia via Te Mata road and the Kawhia road (not around the mountain)...

....Kawhia for lunch and a bit of a visit to Aotea, cause I’ve never been there, then back via Kawhia road to Whaanga road around the mountain to Raglan about 0230...





Gidday CM et al,


I went down there yesterday. Oscar, I saw your bike parked there with a couple of others near the walk zone at Whaanga. Sorry, I decided I'd put the $20 entry fee into fuel and clocked up ~600km.

I went down Kawhai Rd (Bridal Veil Falls turn-off) to Te Papatapu Rd. You'll note it says road closed on Bridal Veil Falls road. There're a couple of gates near the south end of the road (Kawhia Rd) which 4x4 traffic has just driven around easily. Then I headed out to the main Kawhia road (31). Note there seem to be TWO KAWHIA ROADS. The roads are tight and slow (relative to your timetable, maybe) but I'm sure everyone will enjoy them. Hmmm, should I dig out that Conti or that 1/3 used Dunlop?? I'm on Scorps...

I'll probably meet you guys at Te Uku to. Although I've just tracked your route on google and that top section looks good to... I may even try to meet at 09:00hrs... no sense in wasting a couple of hours of good riding time!

C.H.R.I.S, my mate's got no bike at the moment, he'd be more than happy (& capable) to scrub in your tyres for you!

Cheers

[Crisis management]

I went down Kawhai Rd (Bridal Veil Falls turn-off) to Te Papatapu Rd. You'll note it says road closed on Bridal Veil Falls road. There're a couple of gates near the south end of the road (Kawhia Rd) which 4x4 traffic has just driven around easily.

The Bridal veils route (Kawhia road) is worth taking, not having been down there for a while I wasn't sure if access was still available throught the farmers paddock, I assume from what you have posted that you went throught there?

Be good to meet you next weekend, good luck deciding about tyres!

[dino3310]

yeah they cleared most of the slip so its an easy ride along the road now, never mind the road closed sign thats just for cagers, but fark it we still use the paddocks and river xings cause where adventure riders

[dino3310]

hey does anyone know of the map site that does the klms/shortest distance quickest etc, i used to use it on my old puta but cant remember wich mapping site, it use to be great for planning fuel stops etc.
if not could i ask how many klms from te uku and back to te uku, wana leave my little tank on if i can.

[Crisis management]

could i ask how many klms from te uku and back to te uku, wana leave my little tank on if i can.

Not far Deano...Te Uku to Kawhia is about 50kms, there's fuel there, about the same back to raglan and there's fuel there, unless you've got a 2 litre tank you should be fine.

Repeat after me...what could possibly go wrong? :innocent:

[dino3310]

Not far Deano...Te Uku to Kawhia is about 50kms, there's fuel there, about the same back to raglan and there's fuel there, unless you've got a 2 litre tank you should be fine.

Repeat after me...what could possibly go wrong? :innocent:

Not worried with the range as the big tanks BIG but was gonna try and sgrooge it on my 10 litre tank cause im a tight arse and im gonna siphon the cage:shit::shifty: :lol:

do you know the map site i was on about though.


after you......what could possibly go wrong?

[wysper]

Not worried with the range as the big tanks BIG but was gonna try and sgrooge it on my 10 litre tank cause im a tight arse and im gonna siphon the cage:shit::shifty: :lol:

do you know the map site i was on about though.


after you......what could possibly go wrong?

wises (http://www.wises.co.nz)
google maps? (http://maps.google.co.nz/maps?hl=en&tab=wl)
http://www.motowhere.com/

[dino3310]

Ta mate, that motowheres a cool site

[dino3310]

refraze that... that motowheres a very very cool site, ive posted a couple of quikkies on there already.

[wysper]

Nice! I am not sure I will make this weekend. I might just have a few wee pootles on my own to get used to the adventure riding thing, without holding others up! I might follow one of your routes on motowhere.

[dino3310]

Nice! I am not sure I will make this weekend. I might just have a few wee pootles on my own to get used to the adventure riding thing, without holding others up! I might follow one of your routes on motowhere.

get used to the adv thing you say, shite mate you should see me ride:lol: im normally at the back.
These groups are good theres always advice on technique and tips if you ask, im learning more on each ride.

when i learn how to use that site properly i'l edit and add the streams and stuff

[Crisis management]

I might just have a few wee pootles on my own to get used to the adventure riding thing, without holding others up!

I understand your nervousness, I was the same when I started out but you will find we are mostly human, maybe join us at Te Uku for the ride to Kawhia? It's good roads and if you've had enough wander off after that.....

Whatever you do, do it at your speed, it's all about enjoying the ride rather than getting there first.:scooter:

[wysper]

get used to the adv thing you say, shite mate you should see me ride:lol: im normally at the back.
These groups are good theres always advice on technique and tips if you ask, im learning more on each ride.




I understand your nervousness, I was the same when I started out but you will find we are mostly human, maybe join us at Te Uku for the ride to Kawhia? It's good roads and if you've had enough wander off after that.....

Whatever you do, do it at your speed, it's all about enjoying the ride rather than getting there first.:scooter:

Sounds good, hopefully my bash plate will be here by then too - gotta try to look the part ay LOL

The DR definitely looks too clean at the moment.

[wysper]

get used to the adv thing you say, shite mate you should see me ride:lol: im normally at the back.
These groups are good theres always advice on technique and tips if you ask, im learning more on each ride.




I understand your nervousness, I was the same when I started out but you will find we are mostly human, maybe join us at Te Uku for the ride to Kawhia? It's good roads and if you've had enough wander off after that.....

Whatever you do, do it at your speed, it's all about enjoying the ride rather than getting there first.:scooter:

Sounds good, hopefully my bash plate will be here by then too - gotta try to look the part ay LOL

The DR definitely looks too clean at the moment.

[Crisis management]

Sounds good, hopefully my bash plate will be here by then too - .

Be very afraid of the gravel on a DR without a bashplate, I have seen too many with oil dripping on the ground...........cardboard and zip ties will suffice if you get desperate tho, you just need to slow the rocks down a bit.

[wysper]

Be very afraid of the gravel on a DR without a bashplate, I have seen too many with oil dripping on the ground...........cardboard and zip ties will suffice if you get desperate tho, you just need to slow the rocks down a bit.

I thought every one was kidding about that... I am glad I bumped it to the top of the 'list of things to do to the DR' list then.

[Devil]

Nice! I am not sure I will make this weekend. I might just have a few wee pootles on my own to get used to the adventure riding thing, without holding others up! I might follow one of your routes on motowhere.

Dont worry about it, i'm a newbie with the adv stuff. You'll be in fine company!

[Taz]

Whatever you do, do it at your speed, it's all about enjoying the ride rather than getting there first.:scooter:

Why did no one ever tell me that? But then I always ride my own race.......

[.chris]

Dont worry about it, i'm a newbie with the adv stuff. You'll be in fine company!

You made it through these roads on your 1200gs, so you have advanced from newbie on a seriously huge bike, to a guy on a more practical bike.
How does she feel with the larger tank?


Why did no one ever tell me that? But then I always ride my own race.......
It may not be a race, but if it was you would be winning.

[Devil]

How does she feel with the larger tank?

Haven't really noticed actually. Did Kaipara Hills rd the other day and it felt fantastic. Definately more comfortable on the smaller bike.

[Horney1]

I understand your nervousness, I was the same when I started out but you will find we are mostly human, maybe join us at Te Uku for the ride to Kawhia? It's good roads and if you've had enough wander off after that.....

Whatever you do, do it at your speed, it's all about enjoying the ride rather than getting there first.:scooter:


Hi wysper & others,

I agree with Crisis management and re-iterate Whatever you do, do it at your speed . I think it's a very important concept for riders at any level to keep in mind. It's fairly easy for most bikes to match each other (in general terms) but if something gets nasty you need to be within your own zone of limits to try and sort things out (if that makes sense). Well that's my very brief version anyway...

[wysper]

Hi wysper & others,

I agree with Crisis management and re-iterate Whatever you do, do it at your speed . I think it's a very important concept for riders at any level to keep in mind. It's fairly easy for most bikes to match each other (in general terms) but if something gets nasty you need to be within your own zone of limits to try and sort things out (if that makes sense). Well that's my very brief version anyway...

Yep I know this from road riding. I am happy to keep my own pace. I seem to be one of the rare breed that doesn't mind spending most of my time at legal speeds. However being a complete novice on the adventure side, I didn't want to jump on a ride that would a) be well beyond me and possibly b) be with riders that wanted to go much quicker.

Sounds like a great bunch of guys though.. so if I can make it I am pretty sure I will have a blast and learn heaps.

[dino3310]

you'll be sweet with us mate most of us just plod along

[Cary]

Hmmm, might have to bring he Tiger out for a run.

Will have to leave early as gotta start work at 7pm (need to get home for a nap!) prolly means i'll have to take 22 home...... :devil2:

[Devil]

My exhaust repairs are failing :( I'll have to keep an eye on it. Still in at the moment but going to have to get a new muffler in the very near future. I was hoping it was going to last a bit longer!

[dino3310]

just grab chris's hes not riding sunday

[Crisis management]

I've just looked at the forecast and it looks a little bit wet for tomorrow, I don't mind showers but don't see much point in riding in the rain all day, what do you lot think?

[wysper]

I think I will give it a miss if it is raining steadily. It is raining pretty solidly now. I have just received my bash plate from gpcustom, so that will be on my list of jobs to do this afternoon.
Was going to be collect the waikato tag but can't be arsed in this rain!

[dino3310]

I've just looked at the forecast and it looks a little bit wet for tomorrow, I don't mind showers but don't see much point in riding in the rain all day, what do you lot think?

i'll still go for a blat, i like rain(till my butt gets to cold )... no dust and the traffics real low.

[dino3310]

this is the same as last year Iain what is it with your planning and thunder storms.... i remember last years one cause it was the same weekend as the young fellas rugby tourno that turned into a crappa and i saw NZKTM riding home soaked to buggery....

[Crisis management]

this is the same as last year Iain what is it with your planning and thunder storms....

I certainly didn't request this weather specially.....anyway it's blue skies here again so I think I'm just going to go ahead and if it turns really nasty I will cut the ride short, I look forward to seeing whoever turns up tomorrow !

[wysper]

Bash plate on. I will see how I go, if I make it I will be at Te Uku too. 11am. I will check the thread in the morning too, see how things are going.

[dino3310]

I certainly didn't request this weather specially.....anyway it's blue skies here again so I think I'm just going to go ahead and if it turns really nasty I will cut the ride short, I look forward to seeing whoever turns up tomorrow !

good man.... the rain bands are passing over pretty quickly down here with sun in between so its not to bad.

[Horney1]

I'lll still be in. I don't mind rain too much but from the satellite pic at 15:00hrs today it looks like there will be some reasonable weather (IMHO). See you lot at 09:00hrs.

[Devil]

I spent all day yesterday out in the weather at Hampton Downs. Looking at the forecast now (metvuw and metservice) i'm not particularly enthused with the idea of another one!
I'm going to bail and get my exhaust sorted out.

[chasio]

Last minute decision but I am tempted by this.... heading for the Autobahn now. Looking forward to meeting a few of you!

Chasio

[wysper]

Hey Guys.
Thanks for the good ride. Some tricky moments for my first ride. Including but not limited to, having to avoid farmers dogs, almost hitting a cow and various slippery surfaces.
I had a blast, and am looking froward to more rides.
It was great to meet you all - unfortunately I have forgotten most of your names already.. although I reckon at least I will be able to put faces to user names and bikes.

And best of all - Harry got dirty!

[dino3310]

home safe, Cheers Iain.

Good day, good to meet same more KBers, i really enjoyed the clayish surface on that coast road.

i nipped over the Old mountain rd if your wondering where i got to wysper, with my tyres and gearing i wasnt keen to do that hill in the wet.

[Taz]

Where's the feckin pics?? Am I the only one who ever takes a camera? :mad:

[dino3310]

you where ment to pull a sicky....
i cant afford a camera i spent all my coin on the pig

[Taz]

Shame on you for suggesting such a thing. Sickies are for when you are sick.

[dino3310]

yeah but arnt you sick of work

[Cary]

Yep cheers Iain

Considering the forecast we had bugger all rain. Good lil ride that, few moments in the soft clay.......

[wysper]

i nipped over the Old mountain rd if your wondering where i got to wysper, with my tyres and gearing i wasnt keen to do that hill in the wet.

I thought you were off for a bit of a side trip. Glad it was a good one.


Where's the feckin pics?? Am I the only one who ever takes a camera? :mad:

I took a few shots anthrax, but they are pretty rubbish.

[Taz]

Post them up.

[dino3310]

Anyone heard from Chasio yet

[wysper]

Should have taken some of the bikes out side raglan hotel too. Didn't - needed a coffee :innocent:

207975 207976 207977

I'll try to do better next time :yes:

[chasio]

Oops. Well it didn't go entirely according to my plan but nothing major and no ACC claim :) I'd been in touch with Iain by SMS after I got home, by the way.

I'm debating whether to write it up properly but essentially it was 60-ish on apporach - fishtail on right hander at crest - not happy - possibly grip of death on bars - over-corrected? maybe a touch of brake but involuntary if so - ran wide into the clay on the left - <brain switched off and I was a passenger from then on instead of riding it> - even more unhappy - mud - sky - mud - sky - mud - look around to see if the bike is coming towards me - nope - "you twat".

I really appreciate Rogson's patient efforts to get me up and running. The brake pedal was bent around a LONG way, jamming the peg up against the frame. The fork and bars were out of alighment, plus a few other bits. I had my tools with me and Rogson demostrated how to use them.

It was quite good to have a long ride home. I tiptoed as far as the Nikau Cave cafe, who were very nice and do good coffee and great carrot cake. Then I cleaned her up a bit and toddled off to the 22 and back via Pukekohe. Nerve was more or less back by the time I got to Puke and a semblance of lean angle was restored in the corners.

Right thumb joint pretty sore, otherwise not too bad. The gear did its job.

I was disappointed I stopped trying to ride it out but shit happens. 100% rider error under zero pressure. I'll improve.

Great to meet CM and Cary for the first time and Rogson again. Sorry I missed out on meeting the others and held you all up!

Cheers - Chasio

[Taz]

Chasio sounds like you had a real adventure.

[dino3310]

glad to here your alright mate, catch you on the next one

[Cary]

Where's the feckin pics??


Chasio sounds like you had a real adventure.

Stop living through others. . . . . . .:bleh:

[Taz]

Stop living through others. . . . . . .:bleh:

Get to work ya slacker.

[chasio]

Does adventure look brown - blue - brown - blue - brown? If so, it was an adventure.

I blame Cary. He was dancing along on tyres similar to mine and must have lulled me into a false sense of security! p/t

But seriously, it was me: 100%. My concentration dipped on the approach to the crest, just as my confidence was starting to improve: a bad combo. I took a poor line, got into trouble and allowed myself to become a passenger.

I'm not beating myself up too badly but I seriously need to improve on the slippy stuff. Rogson suggested more gas was perhaps the answer and I do know at least then I would have been riding the bike instead of the other way around!

Chasio

[wysper]

Whoa - bit more adventure that I am looking for Chasio. Glad to hear you are ok.

[Taz]

Chasio was the brown bit in your undies ow? :lol:

[chasio]

Thankfully not! But it was the colour of my riding ability.

[chasio]

Whoa - bit more adventure that I am looking for Chasio. Glad to hear you are ok.

That was my first time in wet gravel and <oops> into that special Waikato clay. I should have started later and then followed you :)

[Crisis management]

Time for a new user name...Chrashio?

Thanks to everyone for turning up, sorry the Kawhia bit got cut out but I had been wet enough by then anyway...until next time!

[chasio]

You think you're funny.

And you are :) Made me smile. Can I pass on it long term, though?

Crashio

[Horney1]

Hi again guys,

Cheers for the ride. Just an FYI to say home safely mid evening after a big detour to extend the day a bit... I'll make sure I have those Contis' on the bike when I do another one of those rides. Dang clay! :lol:

[wysper]

I have put up a blog about my first adventure ride (this one). since I was sending a write up to my folks in Aussie. I got a surprise when my Mum said she had always wanted to do this sort of thing but Dad didn't. I want to do the postie challenge in Aus sometime. Perhaps I should invite my Mum along. She might want to do a bit of training first though!

[Taz]

Rosie could sell her the sherpa. One careful lady owner......

[Rosie]

Rosie could sell her the sherpa. One careful lady owner......

You know it :yes:
And extensive postgraduate research (http://www.advrider.com/forums/showthread.php?t=460829) has shown that my sherpa is perfectly suited to adventure riding in Australia.

[dino3310]

I have put up a blog about my first adventure ride (this one). since I was sending a write up to my folks in Aussie. I got a surprise when my Mum said she had always wanted to do this sort of thing but Dad didn't. I want to do the postie challenge in Aus sometime. Perhaps I should invite my Mum along. She might want to do a bit of training first though!

i was gonna do it for my 40th next year but time and available funds aint gonna let it happen.

[wysper]

My 40th is going to be the lost world abseil at waitomo! Funds wouldn't stretch to the ride either.. though it would be a blast.

[wysper]

This makes a great read!

[wysper]

You know it :yes:
And extensive postgraduate research (http://www.advrider.com/forums/showthread.php?t=460829) has shown that my sherpa is perfectly suited to adventure riding in Australia.

This makes a great read!

whoops sorry - double post.