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KoroJ
14th August 2010, 17:49
The 4th Capital 1000K Cruise
Saturday 06 November
Departs: Caltex Rimutaka, Upper Hutt.
Check-in opens 0630 - 0700. Depart when you're ready
This is an informal ride for those North Islanders that would like to do the Southern 1000km Longest Day Endurance Ride, but can’t afford to pay The Ferryman.
Route is ≈1,030kms via: (* denotes digital pic required)
Rimutakas – Masterton – Pongaroa* - Waipawa - Patangata* - Wairoa* - Woodville - Pemberton* - Ohingaiti* - Petone Workingmens Club (TBC)
Refreshments & Meals available at PWMC to enjoy over the trading of lies.
As an informal ride, you and your bike are your responsibility to ensure both are capable of completing the course. There is no recovery vehicle organised.
A register of riders will be kept to ensure everyone returns.
There are Spot Prizes and Certificates.
Badges can be purchased with proceeds to the Muscular Dystrophy Assoc.
It is not a race and should be easily doable at a sedate pace with stops…enjoy the ride.
The ride will go ahead rain, hail or shine….probably....or pending the Wed/Thurs forcast.
Enquiries & Registrations – PM or email me
Calendar for this ride: http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/calendar.php?do=getinfo&day=2010-11-6&c=1
madmal64
14th August 2010, 18:39
Yep! Im in..............Again
chanceyy
14th August 2010, 18:45
Plus 1,
need to get some riding done beforehand or I might get a sore butt :)
zahria
14th August 2010, 18:45
looking forward to another good ride!!
Hawkeye
14th August 2010, 19:37
In the immortal words of Bald Eagle - Locked and Loaded.
Going for the hat-trick....Wouldn't miss it! :woohoo:
banditrider
14th August 2010, 20:04
Oh, alright, you twisted my arm...
Meanie
14th August 2010, 21:53
Woo hoo, Monie and I are in
The Baron
16th August 2010, 09:09
Yep. Looks like another good one. I'm in.
Gone Burger
16th August 2010, 09:25
Sounds like a great event - reckon I'll be giving that a go. Looking forward to it.
yod
16th August 2010, 09:37
Woo hoo, Monie and I are in
you two will need supervision, I better come along....
Eyegasm
16th August 2010, 11:38
Any chance of a map?
Looks like (from my limited knowledge of NZ layout) that it stops at Wairoa and turns around back to Woodville? So it is not a loop? I could be wrong as I am terrible at this kind of thing.
Cheers
Eyegasm
Quasi
16th August 2010, 12:23
Any chance of a map?
Looks like (from my limited knowledge of NZ layout) that it stops at Wairoa and turns around back to Woodville? So it is not a loop? I could be wrong as I am terrible at this kind of thing.
Cheers
Eyegasm
Just follow me Clint- i wont lead you astray:blink:
Monamie
16th August 2010, 12:44
Sounds too good to miss! Count me in :yes:
86GSXR
16th August 2010, 13:06
Will definitely have to make it three in a row :rockon:
yod
16th August 2010, 13:19
Any chance of a map?
Looks like (from my limited knowledge of NZ layout) that it stops at Wairoa and turns around back to Woodville? So it is not a loop? I could be wrong as I am terrible at this kind of thing.
Cheers
Eyegasm
probably something like this (http://maps.google.com/maps?f=d&source=s_d&saddr=Fergusson+Dr&daddr=Route+52+to:-40.23446,176.585999+to:Pourerere+Rd+to:Elsthorpe+R d+to:Middle+Rd+to:Middle+Rd+to:Achilles+St+to:Voge l+St+to:Kimbolton+Rd+to:Rangiwahia+Rd+to:SH+1+to:B ritannia+St&hl=en&geocode=Fc28jP0dz8dvCg%3BFeJdlf0dyHWACg%3B%3BFXE4n v0dOYWHCg%3BFSj_nv0dgJyICg%3BFaVZof0d27KJCg%3BFd-Nov0dKsyKCg%3BFcBerP0dnC-TCg%3BFW5-mP0dzo17Cg%3BFZ1VnP0dIfx5Cg%3BFcIGn_0duHl7Cg%3BFci 9n_0d2hV5Cg%3BFQLziv0drnFsCg&mra=dvme&mrcr=1&mrsp=2&sz=10&via=2,3,5,6,9,10&sll=-40.171528,176.425323&sspn=0.813254,1.187897&ie=UTF8&ll=-39.95607,176.187744&spn=3.263272,4.751587&z=8)
KoroJ
16th August 2010, 13:28
Any chance of a map?
Looks like (from my limited knowledge of NZ layout) that it stops at Wairoa and turns around back to Woodville? So it is not a loop? I could be wrong as I am terrible at this kind of thing....
Just the route from the top of 50 to Wairoa and back is over the same road....and we figured Bay View to Wairoa is such a nice pootle, and so infrequently done by most Welly (and probably other) riders, that most would enjoy the opportunity.
Full ride instructions are emailed to registered riders the week before the ride.
WuZards-Eugene
16th August 2010, 16:04
probably something like this (http://maps.google.com/maps?f=d&source=s_d&saddr=Fergusson+Dr&daddr=Route+52+to:-40.23446,176.585999+to:Pourerere+Rd+to:Elsthorpe+R d+to:Middle+Rd+to:Middle+Rd+to:Achilles+St+to:Voge l+St+to:Kimbolton+Rd+to:Rangiwahia+Rd+to:SH+1+to:B ritannia+St&hl=en&geocode=Fc28jP0dz8dvCg%3BFeJdlf0dyHWACg%3B%3BFXE4n v0dOYWHCg%3BFSj_nv0dgJyICg%3BFaVZof0d27KJCg%3BFd-Nov0dKsyKCg%3BFcBerP0dnC-TCg%3BFW5-mP0dzo17Cg%3BFZ1VnP0dIfx5Cg%3BFcIGn_0duHl7Cg%3BFci 9n_0d2hV5Cg%3BFQLziv0drnFsCg&mra=dvme&mrcr=1&mrsp=2&sz=10&via=2,3,5,6,9,10&sll=-40.171528,176.425323&sspn=0.813254,1.187897&ie=UTF8&ll=-39.95607,176.187744&spn=3.263272,4.751587&z=8)
Damn, my one looks different, its a bit longer (http://maps.google.com/maps?f=d&source=s_d&saddr=Fergusson+Dr&daddr=Pongaroa,+Manawatu-wanganui,+New+Zealand+to:-39.962912,176.651917+to:patangata+to:wairoa+to:tur angi+to:pemberton+to:Britannia+St&geocode=Fc28jP0dz8dvCg%3BFR9flf0dPHyACik1zN9YB4JBb THIsnx7a76UjQ%3B%3BFfL-nv0dFZ2ICik3elHzPthpbTHIv_N7Hw4llg%3BFdlNrP0d7kuTC ikHdMtWKppobTHgR-pLV_pDhg%3BFcQRrf0dNaR6CikHYzxsYLxrbTGeifeuOsAGnQ% 3BFQ8Rn_0dOYR7Cim_cupw9XVqbTH1ctn0h-ufbQ%3BFQLziv0drnFsCg&hl=en&mra=dpe&mrcr=1&mrsp=2&sz=12&via=2&sll=-39.94291,176.639557&sspn=0.210576,0.307274&ie=UTF8&z=12)
yod
16th August 2010, 16:30
Damn, my one looks different, its a bit longer (http://maps.google.com/maps?f=d&source=s_d&saddr=Fergusson+Dr&daddr=Pongaroa,+Manawatu-wanganui,+New+Zealand+to:-39.962912,176.651917+to:patangata+to:wairoa+to:tur angi+to:pemberton+to:Britannia+St&geocode=Fc28jP0dz8dvCg%3BFR9flf0dPHyACik1zN9YB4JBb THIsnx7a76UjQ%3B%3BFfL-nv0dFZ2ICik3elHzPthpbTHIv_N7Hw4llg%3BFdlNrP0d7kuTC ikHdMtWKppobTHgR-pLV_pDhg%3BFcQRrf0dNaR6CikHYzxsYLxrbTGeifeuOsAGnQ% 3BFQ8Rn_0dOYR7Cim_cupw9XVqbTH1ctn0h-ufbQ%3BFQLziv0drnFsCg&hl=en&mra=dpe&mrcr=1&mrsp=2&sz=12&via=2&sll=-39.94291,176.639557&sspn=0.210576,0.307274&ie=UTF8&z=12)
not a bad option tho :yes:
except you missed out woodville and ohingaiti
sinned
16th August 2010, 19:24
probably something like this (http://maps.google.com/maps?f=d&source=s_d&saddr=Fergusson+Dr&daddr=Route+52+to:-40.23446,176.585999+to:Pourerere+Rd+to:Elsthorpe+R d+to:Middle+Rd+to:Middle+Rd+to:Achilles+St+to:Voge l+St+to:Kimbolton+Rd+to:Rangiwahia+Rd+to:SH+1+to:B ritannia+St&hl=en&geocode=Fc28jP0dz8dvCg%3BFeJdlf0dyHWACg%3B%3BFXE4n v0dOYWHCg%3BFSj_nv0dgJyICg%3BFaVZof0d27KJCg%3BFd-Nov0dKsyKCg%3BFcBerP0dnC-TCg%3BFW5-mP0dzo17Cg%3BFZ1VnP0dIfx5Cg%3BFcIGn_0duHl7Cg%3BFci 9n_0d2hV5Cg%3BFQLziv0drnFsCg&mra=dvme&mrcr=1&mrsp=2&sz=10&via=2,3,5,6,9,10&sll=-40.171528,176.425323&sspn=0.813254,1.187897&ie=UTF8&ll=-39.95607,176.187744&spn=3.263272,4.751587&z=8)
That is an interesting ride. Working out the fuel and refreshment stops is a bit challenging. I hope Wairoa is open for business :shutup: ?
chanceyy
16th August 2010, 19:48
Sounds too good to miss! Count me in :yes:
Will definitely have to make it three in a row :rockon:
yay ... and yup have to do the 3 yrs running :)
banditrider
16th August 2010, 19:53
Damn, my one looks different, its a bit longer (http://maps.google.com/maps?f=d&source=s_d&saddr=Fergusson+Dr&daddr=Pongaroa,+Manawatu-wanganui,+New+Zealand+to:-39.962912,176.651917+to:patangata+to:wairoa+to:tur angi+to:pemberton+to:Britannia+St&geocode=Fc28jP0dz8dvCg%3BFR9flf0dPHyACik1zN9YB4JBb THIsnx7a76UjQ%3B%3BFfL-nv0dFZ2ICik3elHzPthpbTHIv_N7Hw4llg%3BFdlNrP0d7kuTC ikHdMtWKppobTHgR-pLV_pDhg%3BFcQRrf0dNaR6CikHYzxsYLxrbTGeifeuOsAGnQ% 3BFQ8Rn_0dOYR7Cim_cupw9XVqbTH1ctn0h-ufbQ%3BFQLziv0drnFsCg&hl=en&mra=dpe&mrcr=1&mrsp=2&sz=12&via=2&sll=-39.94291,176.639557&sspn=0.210576,0.307274&ie=UTF8&z=12)
Looks good to me!
not a bad option tho :yes:
except you missed out woodville and ohingaiti
Wondering if Koro might let us do: F-G-A-B-C-D-E.......
chanceyy
16th August 2010, 20:07
Looks good to me!
Wondering if Koro might let us do: F-G-A-B-C-D-E.......
that would be great if we could :)
ajturbo
16th August 2010, 20:36
as long as it doesn't clash with the buell rally (yeah, i'm lazy, i need to be told when THAT is also..lol)
i'll be taking the XB this year, but SH1 to come back on????... think i may just have a need to vary that last leg home...?
yod
16th August 2010, 23:09
but SH1 to come back on????... think i may just have a need to vary that last leg home...?
that's not the actual route, that's just google maps filling the gaps in based on the compulsory stops
I'll definitely be finishing with vinegar hill :shifty:
ajturbo
17th August 2010, 05:48
yeah.. i had a play with it last night.... and found a different way that looks like there will be less cops/other road users
Meanie
17th August 2010, 06:30
that's not the actual route, that's just google maps filling the gaps in based on the compulsory stops
I'll definitely be finishing with vinegar hill :shifty:
Depending on how sore the butt is we may carry on to Wellywood and do a little socialising and lie telling at the after function, still do viniger hill though
ajturbo
17th August 2010, 06:44
Oh... also,
THANKS Koro for organizing this..
even though i would like to make my own detour on the the way home, i hope you wont mind
Slides
17th August 2010, 07:19
Sounds too good to miss! Count me in too :yes:
Slides
17th August 2010, 07:21
Oh... also,
THANKS Koro for organizing this..
Ditto!! :niceone:
insomnia01
17th August 2010, 07:32
I'll give this a crack for the first time :love::love:...... So that would make me a 40yr young VIRGIN !!!! ( didn't they make a movie about that ?? ) Looks like a cool loop Really looking forward to meeting some new KB faces
yod
17th August 2010, 08:09
I'll give this a crack for the first time :love::love:...... So that would make me a 40yr young VIRGIN !!!! ( didn't they make a movie about that ?? ) Looks like a cool loop Really looking forward to meeting some new KB faces
anyone with the impeccable taste in bikes you have is always welcome :niceone:
KoroJ
17th August 2010, 10:04
Damn, my one looks different, its longer
That is an interesting ride. Working out the fuel and refreshment stops is a bit challenging. I hope Wairoa is open for business :shutup: ?
Looks good to me!...Wondering if Koro might let us do: F-G-A-B-C-D-E.......
......I'll be taking the XB this year, but SH1 to come back on????... think i may just have a need to vary that last leg home...?
Yep, yep, yep, yep!
We didn't opt for SH5 (Napier-Taupo) as it just extends the time on SH1, Goldies mate (the bastard) is always parked up there with his camera...and I don't mind 50. It's also of no consequence to me if riders want to be bored through the gorge, or prefer a wee fang over the Saddle, (which was in very nice condition last time I went over there).
The ride is planned with the 5 photo stops ensuring a 1,000Km ride and the return from Ohingaiti gives newer riders an easy ride down SH1 if they are wearying or just want to finish. Who am I to stand in the way of the lure of a 'road less travelled' if it is a long-cut!
The aim is to do 1,000Kms, attract a few few more riders to try a bit of endurance riding so they might be encouraged to maybe go on to a Grand Challenge...and raise a few bucks for kiddies with Muscular Dystrophy.
We try to include some lesser used roads but learnt a big lesson in '08 that we need to balance that with a flowing ride to have most back by 9:30pm and last year, 95% were back well before that.
Go for it! ....and enjoy!
insomnia01
17th August 2010, 10:53
So do you allow individuals/groups to mix up the route to suit personal preferance OR do riders have to stick to the mapped out route ??
WuZards-Eugene
17th August 2010, 17:13
So do you allow individuals/groups to mix up the route to suit personal preferance OR do riders have to stick to the mapped out route ??
If you do 1000k's and get the pictures required, then anything goes. :Punk:
The Baron
19th August 2010, 11:31
Well there is a lot of talk in the area about this ride already, so the Wairarapa is looking at starting a good crowd again this year. Time will tell. November - how many sleeps is that?
elle-f
19th August 2010, 19:51
Yep, I will be leaving from the Rapa. Countdown yayyyyy
insomnia01
20th August 2010, 07:08
I've got a long weekend coming up soon :yes::yes: so I thought that I'll go have a look at the roads around Ohingati as I have never been through there before, :scooter::scooter: I've done the rest of the map.... may have a look at Gentle Annie also as I've heard varying reports on how much of the resealing is completed & as I'll becoming from Ohakune may meander through Fordell as its been awhile since I've done them roads also :shifty::shifty::shifty:
yod
20th August 2010, 11:46
I've got a long weekend coming up soon :yes::yes: so I thought that I'll go have a look at the roads around Ohingati as I have never been through there before, :scooter::scooter: I've done the rest of the map.... may have a look at Gentle Annie also as I've heard varying reports on how much of the resealing is completed & as I'll becoming from Ohakune may meander through Fordell as its been awhile since I've done them roads also :shifty::shifty::shifty:
ohingaiti to pemberton is nice
pemberton to kimbolton is o for awesome
ynot slow
21st August 2010, 08:35
Will give an update on Napier to Wairoa in next couple of weeks,have to goto Gissy for work.At this stage there is major roadworks on road to Wairoa,the narrow piece through gorge(sorry can't remember name)is being changed to follow railway and beside the viaduct,locals reckon could shave 20mins on trip.Not sure if delays will be in place by Nov or if finished(doubt it)so maybe tricky.
Drogen Omen
27th August 2010, 20:14
Last year was awesome. loved it...
I'm definitely in for this years ride...
Think I'll see if i can borrow a GPS unit though... went down a couple wrong streets and overshot turn offs last time.
ajturbo
28th August 2010, 07:02
i just followed "Fish"
Quasi
28th August 2010, 09:21
i just followed "Fish"
I'll just follow you:gob::yes:
ajturbo
28th August 2010, 10:10
that will mean only two get lost... you ever TRIED to follow "Fish"?.....
at least we can all catch up on the straights....:scooter:
Drogen Omen
28th August 2010, 15:14
that will mean only two get lost... you ever TRIED to follow "Fish"?.....
at least we can all catch up on the straights....:scooter:
I'll try and keep up with you guys this year...
elle-f
29th August 2010, 09:59
Bloody hell, November is taking AGES to roll around....
chanceyy
29th August 2010, 13:15
Bloody hell, November is taking AGES to roll around....
just as well need to build ride fitness back again LOL
sinned
31st August 2010, 03:43
Bloody hell, November is taking AGES to roll around....
just as well need to build ride fitness back again LOL
Get out and ride to fill the time. Koroj and I did a Wairarapa ride Sunday morning - 266Kms in the rain and got home early afternoon, it was great. Building ride fitness is a great excuse to get on the road. :Punk:
chanceyy
31st August 2010, 07:10
Get out and ride to fill the time. Koroj and I did a Wairarapa ride Sunday morning - 266Kms in the rain and got home early afternoon, it was great. Building ride fitness is a great excuse to get on the road. :Punk:
yeah it is, just had to recover from sickness first, already done a few short rides and one longer ride planning to do a long ride once a week with a few nites of shorter rides in between .. just not quite enough hours in the day at the mo .. but daylight savings is just around the corner :wari:
elle-f
31st August 2010, 15:55
true, good point but I am a wuzzy when it comes to riding in the rain....
flyingscotsman
2nd September 2010, 15:18
What that time again :shit: ..................... I'm in.
Ratti
2nd September 2010, 19:33
Damn, my one looks different, its a bit longer (http://maps.google.com/maps?f=d&source=s_d&saddr=Fergusson+Dr&daddr=Pongaroa,+Manawatu-wanganui,+New+Zealand+to:-39.962912,176.651917+to:patangata+to:wairoa+to:tur angi+to:pemberton+to:Britannia+St&geocode=Fc28jP0dz8dvCg%3BFR9flf0dPHyACik1zN9YB4JBb THIsnx7a76UjQ%3B%3BFfL-nv0dFZ2ICik3elHzPthpbTHIv_N7Hw4llg%3BFdlNrP0d7kuTC ikHdMtWKppobTHgR-pLV_pDhg%3BFcQRrf0dNaR6CikHYzxsYLxrbTGeifeuOsAGnQ% 3BFQ8Rn_0dOYR7Cim_cupw9XVqbTH1ctn0h-ufbQ%3BFQLziv0drnFsCg&hl=en&mra=dpe&mrcr=1&mrsp=2&sz=12&via=2&sll=-39.94291,176.639557&sspn=0.210576,0.307274&ie=UTF8&z=12)
It's not gentlemanly to boast Dear...
Me'n'Ducky can do this, already did most of it the first weekend I got him. Mind you there is a small chance I may have one of the zeds onroad by then.
insomnia01
20th September 2010, 08:49
ohingaiti to pemberton is nice
pemberton to kimbolton is o for awesome
Well, I managed to have a look around Ohingaiti area after spending a few nights in Ohakune I some how managed to miss the turn off before the pub but carried on to vinegar hill where I turned off & followed through to Cheltenham then up to Kimbolton/Pemberton as I was in no rush to get to Wgtn to park up scooter before heading down to Christchurch for a work workshop, Now I have got back to Wgtn I have walked into the storm of the year for this region, was keen to head home today but it looks like I'm once again going no where BUGGER !!! Oh well, looks like I will have to park up for a few more days I hope work can cope without me for a day or two more :bye::bye: :wings::wings:
yod
20th September 2010, 09:48
Well, I managed to have a look around Ohingaiti area after spending a few nights in Ohakune I some how managed to miss the turn off before the pub but carried on to vinegar hill where I turned off & followed through to Cheltenham then up to Kimbolton/Pemberton as I was in no rush to get to Wgtn to park up scooter before heading down to Christchurch for a work workshop, Now I have got back to Wgtn I have walked into the storm of the year for this region, was keen to head home today but it looks like I'm once again going no where BUGGER !!! Oh well, looks like I will have to park up for a few more days I hope work can cope without me for a day or two more :bye::bye: :wings::wings:
Yeah, it's an easy turn off to miss, hardly sign posted at all. Still, Vinegar Hill and then back up to Pemberton the roundabout way isn't a bad ride:msn-wink:
insomnia01
20th September 2010, 10:43
Yep, it was a great way to spend the day awesome views as you get closer to the river seen a few slips ... bring on November :wings::wings::wings:
The Baron
1st October 2010, 09:53
So... whats happening out there?...
How many brave soles have registered for this so far??
KoroJ
1st October 2010, 10:13
Currently 41.
sinned
20th October 2010, 06:08
Two more weekends and then it is on :yes:. This is something good to look forward to.
Ratti
20th October 2010, 08:02
John, Im going to have to bug out of this mission. Have run out of dollars. SOrry
KoroJ
20th October 2010, 11:12
Two more weekends and then it is on :yes:. This is something good to look forward to.
For sure. Now the GC is over, I guess I better start getting sorted for this.
We did the Napier-Wairoa road at night on the GC and it was a bit messy from the storms last week, but I expect it will be cleaned up by the 6th. ....I love that road!
John, Im going to have to bug out of this mission. Have run out of dollars. SOrry
Not a Problem!
We currently have 43 + 1 possible and there are usually a few who enter at the last minute.
Gremlin
20th October 2010, 11:45
Yeah... looks like I have XP@ and Eugene to blame for egging me into this...
First one... where do I sign?
KoroJ
20th October 2010, 12:03
Yeah... looks like I have XP@ and Eugene to blame for egging me into this...
First one... where do I sign?
He he he.....then you better tell them to register as well!??
Gremlin
20th October 2010, 12:06
He he he.....then you better tell them to register as well!??
:shit: the buggers aren't even registered? :facepalm:
KoroJ
20th October 2010, 12:16
:shit: the buggers aren't even registered? :facepalm:
No....but I'm happy to amend that to 46 +1
...and I can give you their numbers to harrass them.
WuZards-Eugene
20th October 2010, 15:09
No....but I'm happy to amend that to 46 +1
...and I can give you their numbers to harrass them.
I thought I had registered already, oh well, book me in :yes:
This shall be my last decent ride before im off to Oz
chanceyy
20th October 2010, 15:17
I thought I had registered already, oh well, book me in :yes:
This shall be my last decent ride before im off to Oz
Oz ????? you moving or holidaying ??
Meanie
20th October 2010, 15:30
I thought I had registered already, oh well, book me in :yes:
This shall be my last decent ride before im off to Oz
Howd you go on the GC ? Saw you coming through Ashhurst
WuZards-Eugene
20th October 2010, 15:46
Oz ????? you moving or holidaying ??
Moving, going over to Perth. I shall be sorting some sort of going away thing soon.
Howd you go on the GC ? Saw you coming through Ashhurst
GC went absolutely brilliantly. Was a great route, and the weather was kind to us for most of the journey. Was back in time for lunch. I still have to do a write up tho.
chanceyy
20th October 2010, 19:45
Moving, going over to Perth. I shall be sorting some sort of going away thing soon.
GC went absolutely brilliantly. Was a great route, and the weather was kind to us for most of the journey. Was back in time for lunch. I still have to do a write up tho.
ohh bugger so shipping the bike over ??
you looked good when we passed you coming into woodville :) good to see ya riding :clap: now waiting for the ride report :bleh:
WuZards-Eugene
20th October 2010, 21:54
ohh bugger so shipping the bike over ??
you looked good when we passed you coming into woodville :) good to see ya riding :clap: now waiting for the ride report :bleh:
Na, going to put it into storage over here for when I come back (eventually).
I had quite a bit of fun through pohianga valley.
Interested in coming to the Manakau hotel on sunday evening?
chanceyy
21st October 2010, 06:39
Interested in coming to the Manakau hotel on sunday evening?
flick me details in a pm (rather than take this off topic :innocent: ) coming back fr Taupo so may be in for that :niceone:
XP@
22nd October 2010, 21:10
I thought I had registered already, oh well, book me in :yes:
This shall be my last decent ride before im off to Oz
No real getting out of it is there....
I am in!
Hawkeye
22nd October 2010, 21:41
Hey KoroJ, Is there a more detailed route somewhere. Don't want to get lost again...:facepalm:
KoroJ
22nd October 2010, 22:30
Hey KoroJ, Is there a more detailed route somewhere. Don't want to get lost again...:facepalm:
Lost??...How could that happen?
Briefing and Ride Instructions will be emailed to registered riders later next week.
Drogen Omen
23rd October 2010, 07:05
still trying to get a snapped stud out of my engine.
so not sure if i'll have my bike fixed by 6th November...
Bald Eagle
23rd October 2010, 15:58
Hey KoroJ, Is there a more detailed route somewhere. Don't want to get lost again...:facepalm:
Just remember to take your keys with you :lol:
ttnz
28th October 2010, 18:18
Well looks like im going to have to SIT this one out... literally
I had a bit of an off on the yz250 and have torn my knee ligaments, real disappointed ill miss this year, Ever since i rolled into the petone club just under a year ago with just over 1100 ks on the clock after spending the last 12 hours behind ajturbo and fish taking "short cuts" ive been hanging out for next weekend.
it was the best riding day i have ever had
o well there will always be next year.....
last year i was really worried i wouldn't be ride fit enough, i spent the two weekends before just building up some time in the saddle and then had planned a 700k day with Eugene that was cut short by around 650ks after a fishtail in the wet that i still cant believe he managed to hang onto
anyway about 500ks into the day the grin on my face said id finish and as we pulled into the petone club about 730pm my heart sank and i almost wanted to turn around and go again...my arse however said something else and here we are a year later and im going to have to pull out
If your reading this and contemplating shall i give it a go, hell yes you will have a ball and the full support from your fellow bikers.
Me well the knee will heal and im already thinking about next year
all the best guys and girls enjoy the day have great one
WuZards-Eugene
30th October 2010, 16:38
Hey John
I might be doing this on a different bike, but i'll leave that as a surprise when i turn up hehe. Prepare to be owned by a very unlikely tourer :yes:
WuZards-Eugene
30th October 2010, 16:42
last year i was really worried i wouldn't be ride fit enough, i spent the two weekends before just building up some time in the saddle and then had planned a 700k day with Eugene that was cut short by around 650ks after a fishtail in the wet that i still cant believe he managed to hang onto
I still get night terrors about that :crazy:
Bald Eagle
30th October 2010, 16:50
Hey John
I might be doing this on a different bike, but i'll leave that as a surprise when i turn up hehe. Prepare to be owned by a very unlikely tourer :yes:
scooter or mx ?
KoroJ
30th October 2010, 17:31
The Briefing and Ride Instructions have been emailed out to all 'Capital Cruisers'.
If you think (or know) you've registered but haven't recieved these, please email me and I'll get them to you.
Roll on next Saturday!!
banditrider
30th October 2010, 18:03
You must have been reading our minds John. I was just chatting with Mark, Monie, Meanie & Yod at the Four Points prize giving (Yod will be paying for all our fuel on Saturday) and we (The Palmy Mob) will be departing BP Rangetiki at 5am so any others from the area that want to start with us are most welcome.
See you at around 7...
ynot slow
30th October 2010, 18:23
Have a safe one guys,Taupo calls.
Radar
3rd November 2010, 07:37
Over the last two days I have been on parts of the route.
There are two things to be aware of:
1. Road conditions - There are some dodgy parts of the Pongaroa - Porangahau road: About 5 slumps / wash-outs which have warning signs or cones but with the wet conditions forecast and if you are going fast you are likely to come off - some large bumps in the bitumen. There is also a section of this road that is one-lane so stay left and beware of blind curves and hill crests. Watch out for turkeys - big ones - that live near the road before Alfredton.
The Pemberton to SH1 road has sheep and bulls wandering around. The bulls seemed dozy and docile but never trust sheep - they stupidly will dart out right in front of any vehicle. This section is also more narrow and twisty.
I think John already has warnings about these areas in the information he has emailed... I am simply highlighting them as (from what I have been told) some riders treat the C1K as a race and there probably will be some inexperienced riders - in both cases there is the possibility of an accident. Ride sensibly and to the conditions and you will be OK.
Personally I found parts of the Pongaroa - Porangahau road "not fun" at all, having to be extra careful for crappy road surfaces, debris and narrow roads. Other areas of road were a joy, with magnificent, beautiful views - also in the H's Bay along Middle Road.
2. I believe there is a minor error in the directions in H's Bay, Mutiny Road. Not major but could be confusing. I am sending this through to John and he will email all registered riders with the correction or clarification.
Looking forward to seeing everyone :grouphug: on Saturday.
Some of the ride will be wet and cold but no doubt we will all have a :yes: good time.
Radar
3rd November 2010, 08:38
2. I believe there is a minor error in the directions in H's Bay, Mutiny Road.
[Edit] The maps are wrong. See my post #86 below. Mutiny Road does not go through to Te Aute Rd - it has been blocked off at Stock Rd. No problem though - all riders will figure it out because there is no other choice but to take Stock Rd.
John's information is correct. My confusion is that Te Aute Trust Rd appears about 10 km before Mutiny Rd. For some reason I thought that Mutiny Rd ended on Stock Road as a T intersection but it in fact ends at Te Aute Rd.
The Baron
3rd November 2010, 09:05
We forgive you.
But I'm not going to follow you on the day........LOL
Radar
3rd November 2010, 09:29
We forgive you.
But I'm not going to follow you on the day........LOL
Ahhhh, I think you may want to follow me! Have a look at the photo below - from Google Street View. Mutiny Rd does in fact T intersection with Stock Rd. Mutiny Rd does not go through to Te Aute Rd. No big deal though because anyone riding along Mutiny Rd following John's directions will find that Stock Rd is the only choice.
http://i51.tinypic.com/2ljnbl1.jpg
Keep in mind that you will see Te Aute Trust Road about 10 km before you get to Mutiny Rd.
yod
3rd November 2010, 09:37
i plan on staying on middle road to the end in Havelock Nth...it's a great little section, far more interesting that the expressway
Radar
3rd November 2010, 10:10
i plan on staying on middle road to the end in Havelock Nth...it's a great little section, far more interesting that the expressway
Although it takes you further [edit] east, not towards Wairoa.
But yes, it would probably be more interesting and Havelock North in itself is worth a stop if you are not in a hurry.
yod
3rd November 2010, 12:19
Although it takes you further west, not towards Wairoa.
west? err...it goes north-east-ish...to Havelock North, (then i cut across to the expressway at Awatoto....)
this is Middle Rd we're talking about?
http://maps.google.co.nz/maps?f=d&source=s_d&saddr=Elsthorpe+Rd&daddr=-39.7784853,176.7822322+to:Te+Aute+Rd&hl=en&geocode=FSj_nv0dgJyICg%3BFUsHof0dmHuJCin3NzHtMtBpb TESJ04LFBMzFQ%3BFeStov0dRu2KCg&mra=dpe&mrcr=0&mrsp=1&sz=13&via=1&sll=-39.781893,176.749935&sspn=0.101842,0.141449&ie=UTF8&ll=-39.769492,176.813278&spn=0.40744,0.565796&z=11
Gremlin
3rd November 2010, 12:33
Lost before you've even started, plus confused about the route... you Wellington folk sure are funny :lol:
Radar
3rd November 2010, 15:18
west? err...it goes north-east-ish...to Havelock North, (then i cut across to the expressway at Awatoto....)
this is Middle Rd we're talking about?
Egad, what was I thinking? Sorry - I meant EAST. We wanna go west to Wairoa.
Radar
3rd November 2010, 15:22
Lost before you've even started, plus confused about the route... you Wellington folk sure are funny :lol:
Have GPS so never get lost :p ... as long as the directions are OK.
The problem is that one of the roads on the route is blocked off in reality but not on maps.
KoroJ
3rd November 2010, 16:21
All those roads should lead to Wairoa....eventually!?
I see the weatherman is changing the forecast as often I have to change the instructions.....pack ya wets to ensure a dry day!
Gremlin
3rd November 2010, 18:17
Have GPS so never get lost :p ... as long as the directions are OK.
The problem is that one of the roads on the route is blocked off in reality but not on maps.
Hah, ask my mates, I've got them into more weird and strange places WITH the GPS... its great, effectively you can never get lost, as long as you have a bit of gas in the tank.
Re maps, I'll be looking at the intersection, and probably the other end. I sense an update for NZOGPS is in order :innocent:
Radar
3rd November 2010, 20:49
Hah, ask my mates, I've got them into more weird and strange places WITH the GPS... its great, effectively you can never get lost, as long as you have a bit of gas in the tank.
So true. I have learned that the GPS is not correct all the time, especially choosing the best route. While a GPS user can not be totally 'lost' they can be someplace they don't want to be.
I always try to look at a map as well as using common sense when using a GPS. The best time with a GPS is when I have the basic route directions (as with this C1KC), then study a map, and have a feel for the area from past experience - then the route can be entered into the GPS. But yeah, if I get lazy and rely too much on the GPS, it can really be weird at times. :facepalm:
Drogen Omen
4th November 2010, 07:04
hey all, wont be able to make it this weekend... still haven't been able to remove the snapped stud from my header.
managed to get the exhaust off though so i now have more room to drill it out.
hope you all have a great and safe ride. :scooter:
sinned
5th November 2010, 08:11
The weather could be better, a bit cool and unpredictable showers through until Ashhurst in mid afternoon. Showers predicted in HB may not eventuate or we could be lucky and miss them as is often the case in the Bay. Temperature will be comfortably cool so the thermals will be in the cordora gear - can always be taken out later.
I thought about wearing leather but may not be warm enough as the day wears on, I tire and the return ride from Wairoa is into a cool southerly wind. I will have the wets on until my first fuel stop in Waipawa - just a nice 300kms. Waipawa will be a mini rest with coffee and something to eat. Then it is a clean run to Wairoa with few restricted speed areas to lower the average speed.
The helmet cam will be running on this ride and I hope to get some good clips. On the interesting bits of road feel free to pass me (safely and no carving up) and you could feature in a video. I plan to ride at a good pace, not too fast around blind corners - please don't follow too close behind, I like to be able to kill speed if uncertain what is in front without the concern another bike is going to run up my rear. Likewise if the radar detector beeps my action is to immediately correct speed even if I am not actually going that fast - keeping safe :innocent:.
My planned moving average speed is 85km/hr and with 60 minutes stopped - the GPS trip computer will keep me informed.
See you all in the morning.
Gremlin
5th November 2010, 22:18
hmmmm running late, how unusual. :innocent:
Leaving in a few minutes, see y'all there :ride:
Nasty
6th November 2010, 02:20
Have an awesome ride!!!
86GSXR
6th November 2010, 13:00
Have an awesome ride!!!
Seconded! Sorry to miss this one but I had urgent house stuff to attend to. Hope it all went very well!
chanceyy
6th November 2010, 13:24
hope you guys have an awesome ride too, :yes:
prob just as well I pulled out, had the vet to one of my horses today, in a ton of pain, not sure why yet, just waiting on bloods, so guess it was meant to be !!
banditrider
6th November 2010, 17:53
Just back about 20mins ago. Had a great day out, especially once the rain went away. The Wellington lot shouldn't be far from finishing I'd say.
NZsarge
6th November 2010, 18:03
Just back about 20mins ago. Had a great day out, especially once the rain went away. The Wellington lot shouldn't be far from finishing I'd say.
Good on ya, some didn't quite get there unfortunately, dodgy Honda's... I tell ya..
Should have bought a Kawasaki, that never would have happened... Umm, hang on.. :doh:
elle-f
6th November 2010, 18:11
Just back about 20mins ago. Had a great day out, especially once the rain went away. The Wellington lot shouldn't be far from finishing I'd say.
That was quick - well done! Cannot wait to read the reports!
chanceyy
6th November 2010, 18:13
Just back about 20mins ago. Had a great day out, especially once the rain went away. The Wellington lot shouldn't be far from finishing I'd say.
just past a few heading south .. good that the rain went :niceone:
banditrider
6th November 2010, 18:23
That was quick - well done! Cannot wait to read the reports!
Not that quick :msn-wink: We started from Palmy at 5am...been a reasonably long day! Heaps of fun though! :scooter:
banditrider
6th November 2010, 18:30
Piccys: http://picasaweb.google.com/andrew.l.thomson/2010C1KC#
Owl
6th November 2010, 18:40
Cool pics BR, but one question.............where was yod?:scratch:
yod
6th November 2010, 18:42
in bed til about 9 :rofl:
couldn't face the rain at 4:30 am :shit:
my clear visor is rooted after the 4 points and the prospect of 2 hours, visor up, in the rain, all the way to caltex rumutaka just didn't appeal
new visor is ordered, just didn't make it in time
banditrider
6th November 2010, 18:44
Cool pics BR, but one question.............where was yod?:scratch:
Very good question...
in bed til about 9 :rofl:
couldn't face the rain at 4:30 am :shit:
my clear visor is rooted after the 4 points and the prospect of 2 hours, visor up, in the rain, all the way to caltex rumutaka just didn't appeal
new visor is ordered, just didn't make it in time
Any excuse...
yod
6th November 2010, 18:46
Any excuse...
oh the shame.....:facepalm: :lol:
NZsarge
6th November 2010, 19:45
Piccys: http://picasaweb.google.com/andrew.l.thomson/2010C1KC#
Good pics indeed, nice addition at the Wimbledon Pub.
elle-f
6th November 2010, 19:58
Piccys: http://picasaweb.google.com/andrew.l.thomson/2010C1KC#
cool - great seeing them
Hawkeye
6th November 2010, 22:40
Finally made it back at around 8:45. Took a slight detour thanks to KoroJ's directions. note to oneself for next year. When the directions say turn left onto.... He really means turn right onto... and THEN left onto..... Or better still, invest in a GPS before next year.
Nasty
6th November 2010, 23:13
Finally made it back at around 8:45. Took a slight detour thanks to KoroJ's directions. note to oneself for next year. When the directions say turn left onto.... He really means turn right onto... and THEN left onto..... Or better still, invest in a GPS before next year.
Ah .. the other left ;)
XP@
7th November 2010, 07:02
Well done to all who finished!
The green Wiarapa roads were fantastic! I really felt like I could have ridden them all day. I was also looking forward to riding the Napier > Wiaroa road in the daylight this time. This was not to be: following Gremlin out of the back roads towards Waipukurau I noticed my clutch was a little sloppy... then a lot sloppy. As I waved bye to him to feed my tank I pretty much knew it was over for me. Stalling at the gas station neutral because I couldn't select neutral pretty much confirmed it. None of the local bike shops could fix it (what is the world coming to?)
I ended up having a nice chilled out ride back from Waipukurau to Levin - only using my clutch when absolutely necessary.
Close inspection of my clutch cable showed it was only held on be about 3 stands. Closer inspection showed just how close it was to snapping. My job today is to dust off the Beemer so I can get to work on Monday.
banditrider
7th November 2010, 10:08
Blathering: http://banditrider.blogspot.com/2010/11/2010-c1kc.html
sinned
7th November 2010, 12:40
Another great day out riding.
The trip computer stats:
Average overall 79.0km/hr, moving average 94.8km/hr, time stopped 1 hour 50mins, Odo 1038km. My plan was to stop less but I got caught up in the social aspects of such a ride. It was fun and we did a few more kms from Ohingaiti to include some interesting back roads. Bit of a flash from a van just after the interchange on SH2 - so we wait.
I left some sunnies (Ugly Fish) outside at the Parrot and Jigger - if anyone picked them up??
Radar
7th November 2010, 15:29
The helmet cam will be running on this ride and I hope to get some good clips.
See you all in the morning.
Looking forward to seeing your videos. :banana:
It was my first C1KC.
All in all a great day although I could do without the !X$#@ wind.
Thanks much for organizing this event :yes: John.
The final check in at the Parrot and Jigger was impressive (warm welcome, certificates, etc.)
crash99
7th November 2010, 17:12
Piccys: http://picasaweb.google.com/andrew.l.thomson/2010C1KC#
Hey Andrew - we followed you to Pemberton - nice pics, tks! (Hornet - me, Buell, 'Busa and f'ckn big Triumph). Good day, eh. :woohoo:
Cheers to John for organising.
crash99
7th November 2010, 17:24
Overall a great ride. For thsoe that weren't there:
- Harder than last year - technically and weather-wise (not, as my dear beloved wife pointed out because I am a year older) – lots more bendy bits – absolutely great to ride, and last year there was really only the Rimutakas and Parapara’s. This year : 1 Rimutakas, 2 back roads to Porangahau, 3 Napier to Wairoa, 4 Wairoa to Napier, and 5 Ashurst to Ohingaiti. The first two in the wet and wind. The southerly storm went through overnight before and there were leaves and branches all over the roads, combined with wet made for a few minor moments. The other 3 were magic. Wind was with us all the time – tail wind going north, head/side wind going south. Hard yakker.
- Only 2 real moments for me – 1. a pot hole in my line going round sharp left, straighten up, hello campervan . . .; 2. going into corner in too high a gear, ran wide – hello cyclist this time – not sure if he was more surprised or me, cos mate behind me also went wide!
- Fuel – yet to do the figures but filled 4 times at about $25 each. Used MUCH more going south . . .
- Rev counter spent more time above 5000 than below :yes: Often in 6th gear . . . more :innocent:
- Front tyre – got a Pirelli Angel fitted the week before. Previous Michelin PR2 was borderline. Hmmm, not impressed. Even after it was well and truly scrubbed in it feels light and loose on anything other than smooth tarmac.
- Style of bike? Thought a lot about this on the trip. There was everything there from a 1600cc Triumph twin, the usual Bandits, beemers, VT1000, KTM900, 1400 Kwakkas, ST1000s, etc, and my mates on a Buell and the ‘Busa – no “real” sports bikes eg Gixxers etc. Only one couple 2 up. So, where am I going with this? My hands are sore this morning from the clutch and the brake. OK, part riding style but as we all know - and find out - we all get to the gas station about the same time . . . What would I get instead? Dunno. A ‘Busa is attractive . Beemer? Don’t think so but could be tempted if the big rally thing starts to get a grip on me . . . it is fun. In the meantime the Hornet is more than adequate.
- Body wise - Had my hydration pack with me and sipped every time went through a town. Keeps the energy up no doubt about it. Ate good snacks instead of pies (ok, I had one at Wairoa). Also got the clothes right – thermals, comfy top (no neck chafing), balaclava and good ear plugs, good socks, heated hand grips. No uncomfy bits – enough detail :facepalm: I thought I was pretty used to riding commuting 100ks every day, but apparently not enuf
- navigation - well, ‘Busa boy was leading and took us on the wrong road 4 times! (Yep, that was us heading off to Waipuk for one of them . . . ) Anyway all part of it. ‘Busa boy also had the radar detector so he led; essential piece of equipment but only “needed” once.
Parrot and Jigger - great end point, nice beers, bar staff :yes: :woohoo:
- Overall trip time 12h 50mins. Exactly 1 hour longer than last year. Stopped time – prob about 1 hour in total cos we had to take pics to prove we went to the locations on route, which was also more than last year.
- Lessons learned:
1. SELECT THE RIGHT GEAR FOR ENTERING A CORNER EVERY TIME!
2. SELECT THE RIGHT GEAR FOR ENTERING A CORNER EVERY TIME!
I’ll be there again next year! And need to find other ones to do, too. The TT (2k in 2 days) sounds interesting in the South Is – I reckon I could have got back on and done another 1000k today.
Also the Southern Cross Road Rally – March 2011 . . . deserves serious consideration.
Thanks again John!
insomnia01
7th November 2010, 18:51
well that was well worth coming down for then !!!!
Thanks KoroJ for a great loop, lots of roads I havn't done before but will be criusing again :yes: Look forward to C1KC 2011 :woohoo::woohoo:
banditrider
7th November 2010, 20:10
Also the Southern Cross Road Rally – March 2011 . . . deserves serious consideration.
What's to consider - just do it! Glad you enjoyed the ride and we didn't hold you up too much - we'd done 900km by the time you caught us...that's my excuse anyway.
KoroJ
7th November 2010, 22:08
I enjoyed the day and it was nice to meet sonme you aloong the way and afterwards.
The blog is up but I'll check and edit it tomorrow 'cos I think there were a couple of close shaves I omitted to mention and I'll put a couple of pix up as well.
Gremlin
8th November 2010, 00:00
Got home around 11.30pm tonight. Think I did some of the roads 3-4 times in one weekend :D Total stats were 2465km in about 48 hours, home to home. I'll put up the usual blog later with more details. Thanks to John for organising and the bed. :niceone:
KoroJ
8th November 2010, 19:09
Got home around 11.30pm tonight. Think I did some of the roads 3-4 times in one weekend :D Total stats were 2465km in about 48 hours, home to home. I'll put up the usual blog later with more details. Thanks to John for organising and the bed. :niceone:
Kms look about right but the time doesn't!? ...What you been up to?
Gremlin
8th November 2010, 19:42
Kms look about right but the time doesn't!? ...What you been up to?
Well, it factors in all the stopped time, at pub on Saturday night, night at your place, then the yarn the following morning. Home to home, 48 hours, as I got in around 11.30pm.
I was going to go straight up, and the GPS kept trying to turn me around and go up SH1 as it was faster, all the way through the Rimutakas. Then I realised that if I was going to make it home that evening, I had to switch across anyway, otherwise I would be heading for Napier. So I figured I might as well do the Pahiatua Track, but the shortcuts around Mangamarie are fun too. Well, not quite as fun as before, as I think it was Nikau road that had a serious landslide, and required a deviation on top of a hill on the side. Almost got that wrong and mis-interpreted the detour sign and starting going down a now-1-lane road the wrong way. Quick U Turn and all fixed.
Since I was out Ashhurst way anyway, I figured I may as well go through the Pemberton area again and do Vinegar Hill the other way. Some of those roads I did 3 times in one weekend :blink:
Stopped in Turangi to try out the truck stop, which was nice, got their details for the NZOGPS POI file and was going to stay on SH1 all the way home, but couldn't stand that, so got off at Tirau and did SH27 to SH2 then SH1.
Bike needs another clean :facepalm:
KoroJ
8th November 2010, 19:49
Well, it factors in all the stopped time, at pub on Saturday night, night at your place, then the yarn the following morning. Home to home, 48 hours, as I got in around 11.30pm.
,........ :facepalm:
But looks like it took you 9+ hours to do 700'ish Kms? ....that's a Koroly pace, not a Gremmy pace.
Gremlin
8th November 2010, 20:09
But looks like it took you 9+ hours to do 700'ish Kms? ....that's a Koroly pace, not a Gremmy pace.
Ah... yeah. Left Wellington around 2.30pm, found a shell at Crofton Downs, but then the GPS led me on a merry tour of Wellington's windy roads down onto the coast, then all the way up SH2, so that took a bit of time. Stop in Turangi was probably about half an hour, and the rest was mostly just a cruisy pace, no time limits in place like some rides and my arse was sore.
I've pretty much decided I need to head over to Tauranga for a day and get my seat re-done. The Airhawk I have isn't doing enough....
Meanie
8th November 2010, 20:40
Well thats the first time i had to pull out of a ride :(
Got to Patangata and Monies Honda key wouldnt turn the barrell to fire anything up. It was like we had the wrong key. Couldnt leave the wife or her bike stranded or i wouldnt get laid for months, so off home we went two up to get spare keys and Ute in case spare keys didnt work which was just as well because even the spare key wouldnt work.
Just thinking, this is the third Honda ive had on the back of my ute, Bandit riders first, then Yods an now Monies. Bit of a pattern developing here. Hondas like Holden power :woohoo:
Got home ok and fired up the compressor, blew the barrel out in a desperate attempt so i didnt have to pull it apart and what do you know, the dam thing started working again...
Well have another go next year.
Thanks Koro for organising such a great ride, we still had an awesome day.
yod
8th November 2010, 22:51
Well thats the first time i had to pull out of a ride :(
Got to Patangata and Monies Honda key wouldnt turn the barrell to fire anything up. It was like we had the wrong key. Couldnt leave the wife or her bike stranded or i wouldnt get laid for months, so off home we went two up to get spare keys and Ute in case spare keys didnt work which was just as well because even the spare key wouldnt work.
Just thinking, this is the third Honda ive had on the back of my ute, Bandit riders first, then Yods an now Monies. Bit of a pattern developing here. Hondas like Holden power :woohoo:
Got home ok and fired up the compressor, blew the barrel out in a desperate attempt so i didnt have to pull it apart and what do you know, the dam thing started working again...
Well have another go next year.
Thanks Koro for organising such a great ride, we still had an awesome day.
excuses, excuses....
Meanie
9th November 2010, 09:16
excuses, excuses....
Well.... better than "na its wet" :facepalm:
You would have won a t shirt too, but you were a no show, with your good fortune at the moment you should go buy me a lotto ticket
Drogen Omen
9th November 2010, 09:48
sounds like it was a good ride...
who was on a Buell?
Gremlin
9th November 2010, 10:21
You would have won a t shirt too, but you were a no show, with your good fortune at the moment you should go buy me a lotto ticket
He won a magazine subscription... but I won it instead. Cheers Yod :2thumbsup
yod
9th November 2010, 10:39
He won a magazine subscription... but I won it instead. Cheers Yod :2thumbsup
you're most welcome :yes:
zahria
9th November 2010, 19:31
Woke up at 4-30 to hear the wind and rain. Oh sh!t, the weather gods were not appeased by the two beers I'd sacrificed for them.
We had brekkie (not cheese on toast this morn!) a coffee, and headed to UpperHutt for the start of the ride.
After registration, and refueling the VTR, and filling up and rebungying my 5ltr container onto the rack, we hit the road at 7am.
The weather was wet, and windy. Not overly bad, but a good test for my Jacket, I'd never worn it in the rain.
The Rimutaka's were ok, I wasn't overly confident and had a quiet trip behind a SUV. Nev had a bit more pace than me and gained confidence in his tyres. Nev waited at the base of the Tuka's, and we headed off... for about 200m, when I hit a big bump. I checked the jerrycan, and sure enough, it had come off the rack and was hanging by the bungies. After muttering and retying it, we headed off.
We arrived at Masterton, refueled (remembering the last time we rode route 52 I nearly ran outta gas)
The ride to Pongaroa was interesting, with branches on the road at various points. Made cornering a bit wary, as we didn't know what we'd find. At one stage the road was covered by a tree. We made it to Pongaroa with no incidents, But I wasn't overly enjoying the ride because of the weather. Still wet, and windy.
Took the required photo at Pongaroa, and headed off to Waipukarau.
The rain stopped, the sun came out, the pace got better. I love riding in the sunshine!!
Refueled at Waipuk, and headed out to Waipawa, where we turned off and headed to Patangata. Photo stop at the pub, and off to Wairoa.
From Patangata, we rode middle road to Pakipaki. Nice road, the sun was shining and life was good. Life was almost a lot shorter for us, as we rounded a Left hander, a bloody Galant was halfway across our side of the road. He was very close to Nev (leading) and I reckon that if the worst had happened, he would have had me as well. He got a dose of my horn, and a fist in the air. Wether he noticed...who knows.
Despite a diversion to Flaxmere... (I wasn't leading... But there was no sign at the roadworks to go right...) we got to Napier, and hit the Wairoa road.
This road is made to be ridden. Great time, and I really enjoyed it. The road was in good nick, so attacking it was fine. I lead for a while, at a sedate pace, till Kotemaori, when Nev overtook and headed off. Sppedy was looking good on the road, Nev was riding it well, the combination was very impressive. After my (goodnatured) ribbing about the stripes on Sppedy's tyres, on inspection in Wairoa, they were gone! The 55km corners before Raupunga were fantastic, flowing side to side (boot to boot, Nev) good times.
Coming into Wairoa always feels like coming home, and today was no exception. We stopped at the Shell Wairoa, and refuelled, got a bite to eat, had a quick chat to some fellow bikers (who we'd meet again on Kapiti) and remounted to get back to the onerous task of the day, the Cruise.
Again, much fun was had on the Napier-Wairoa road. Good times.
From Napier, we headed to Highway 50 to get to Woodville. Uneventful ride for me, but the wind was up, and for those riding Naked bikes, it was a touch tougher to hang on... Aye Nev!! Hehe, I did lead a fairly sedate pace through to Takapau. Highway 50 was in good nick as well, and not much traffic. The weather was deteriorating, the wind was up, and we hit showers. By this time I was dreading the Saddle road, and the Manawatu, as I thought the last part of the cruise would be in the rain.
But No!!! We hit the saddle road in reasonable weather, and crested the summit to see the Manawatu bathed in Sunshine!! Yes!
Saddle road was fun, good nick, and good fun was had. Into Ashurst, momentary confusion as to the whereabouts of Colyton Rd, but all roads lead to the ocean, and we were off. Through Colyton, to Cheltenham. Then onto virgin roads to me. Although my excitement was initially dampened by the straight from Chelty to Kimbolton, after that was a brilliant flowing twisty road. This is one I'd love to play on again. Really nice, and the weather was fantastic. Ahh, the mighty Manawatu!
Through Kimbolton, then we had to find the Pemberton historic corner. Now, for some reason, I thought we were looking for a Pemberton Pub... as most of the checkpoints were pubs.,. so we sailed past the historic corner, it had a nice big sign, and the giveaway were some other bikers taking their photo's. So, after a lovely ride to Rangawahia, (only a couple of Km's away) we U turned and took our photo's.
followed and some tourers to Ohingaiti. Took our last photo's and headed to Sanson for the last refuel.
After having our photo's checked, Nev bought the beer. That beer was very bloody nice.
What a day. I was buggered, but very pleased and satisfied to have done the 1000kms.
crash99
16th January 2011, 19:59
sounds like it was a good ride...
who was on a Buell?
If it was the Blue one, then it was my mate - him, me and ccapse:devil2:
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