Saturday 3rd September

[Crisis management]

The high commander is away next weekend and I have saturday free (not sunday, that's trail ride day) so who wants to do what? :scooter:
I'm on for a ride north or south so either west coast / Raglan / Kawhia or west coast / Helensville / Muriwai / Puhoi.

I can guarantee rain and gravel, bring your own flavour of adventure, all and any (biologically possible) suggestions welcome. :blink:

You have until wednesday, that's when I choose a route and post it up. :headbang:

Iain

[tri boy]

Cold Kiwi for me.
Drag Dino out for a squirt.:scooter:

[.chris]

Yeah keen, how about a Pouto Point mission?

[johannvr]

I'd be ok for a north/west squirt. Will watch the thread & see which way it goes ... Saturday'd be the 4th of September tho :shutup:

[dino3310]

ahhh shit you always pick days im tied up with family stuff:angry:

[Gremlin]

just don't travel over the newmarket viaduct, or the vicinity

[Crisis management]

Yeah keen, how about a Pouto Point mission?

Depends on tide up there I think, also it's a bit of a haul just to get to north head.....I might be persuaded tho, I will have a look at a map & stuff.


I'd be ok for a north/west squirt. Will watch the thread & see which way it goes ... Saturday'd be the 4th of September tho :shutup:

The problem with having a few beers then posting......I blame an unreliable calendar!

So far it's two votes for north.

[Taz]

That'll be between my night shifts :(

[Bass]

After 9 months of NO income, I have finally found another job (fkn saga that was!) and so I won't have to sell the DR after all. Consequently, I would enjoy an outing and the D606 on the back needs finishing off. However, as you point out, Pouto is a long haul from here, especially with the viaduct down and so, boring as it may be, I would vote south.
However, I suspect the new job may get in the way of me showing up and so my vote may be worthless anyway. Will let you know closer to the time.

[.chris]

Depends on tide up there I think, also it's a bit of a haul just to get to north head.....I might be persuaded tho, I will have a look at a map & stuff.



The problem with having a few beers then posting......I blame an unreliable calendar!

So far it's two votes for north.

Yeah I reckon Pouto is a bit much for a casual saturday, I would we keen for some Muriwai beach/Pohoi backroads tho. 11:45am low tide on muriwai.

[Cary]

That'll be between my night shifts :(
Thats what sick days are for silly :shifty:

Seen as Iain's leading it will give me a chance to test my gears waterproofness before the NBA............. :bleh:

I'm in and I vote south, I'd rather not go near the viaduct that weekend. Coromandel?

[Crisis management]

Seen as Iain's leading it will give me a chance to test my gears waterproofness before the NBA............. :bleh:


I saw that, watch your bed on the NBA.......

Having thought about it I'm leaning towards the north west, Muriwai and a drink at Puhoi, I did Coro a month or so ago and the NBA will take us down the south west coast.
You can get north of the city by coming past my place on SH20...........

Where's all these keen n00bs? Cary will bring his camera!:shit:

[Cary]

I saw that, watch your bed on the NBA.......

Having thought about it I'm leaning towards the north west, Muriwai and a drink at Puhoi, I did Coro a month or so ago and the NBA will take us down the south west coast.
You can get north of the city by coming past my place on SH20...........

Where's all these keen n00bs? Cary will bring his camera!:shit:
No, too many bad experences with booking beds, left it up to Andy this time!

Who needs noobs when we got you......:lol:

[Crisis management]

Who needs noobs when we got you......:lol:

What can I say, I aim to entertain! :wari:

[.chris]

I gotta bail I had forgotten about an opportunity to help destory a shed (+beers +bbq) at my mates new place.

[Devil]

Gah! Get me out of this cast! I want to ride dammit!

[wysper]

any closer to a decision on routes on this one?

[Crisis management]

Decisions...Wednesday, contain yourself!

Is this some indication that you might come out? In which case we have 2 1/2 votes for south and 1 for north so far with me sitting on the fence.

Johann, you want to visit the Raglan coast line?

[Gremlin]

Gah! Get me out of this cast! I want to ride dammit!
Stop doing dumb shit and breaking yourself :bleh:

[wysper]

Decisions...Wednesday, contain yourself!

Is this some indication that you might come out? In which case we have 2 1/2 votes for south and 1 for north so far with me sitting on the fence.

Johann, you want to visit the Raglan coast line?

Yep, I am currently negotiating terms with 'er indoors LOL

[Crisis management]

Right, I have found myself with less time than planned on Saturday so it's head north west......

8.30am meet at the Riverhead gas station, wander around aimlessly north of there and end up for a late lunch 1.00ish? at the Puhoi pub.
Wander back towards Riverhead after, I need to be home by 3ish.

Simple, lots of the usual gravel roads, let me know if your coming....

Iain

[wysper]

Right, I have found myself with less time than planned on Saturday so it's head north west......

8.30am meet at the Riverhead gas station, wander around aimlessly north of there and end up for a late lunch 1.00ish? at the Puhoi pub.
Wander back towards Riverhead after, I need to be home by 3ish.

Simple, lots of the usual gravel roads, let me know if your coming....

Iain

How aimless? Will I need more gas than the stock DR tanks carries? For between Riverhead and Puhoi I mean.

[johannvr]

Hi iain

Sorry Mate - I've been sitting in Palmy & DanneVegas of all places on a business trip so missed your post yesterday - back in Orks tomorrow nite, so I'm all good for a Northwest blast from Riverhead on Saturday, so will see ya there at 08:30 then ...

Johann

[johannvr]

How aimless? Will I need more gas than the stock DR tanks carries? For between Riverhead and Puhoi I mean.

Nope - should be OK - we could fill up again in Waitoki or Kaukaps like before, depending on what route we take north. I will prolly take a 5L spare with just in case, so we should be sweet in any case.

[Crisis management]

How aimless? Will I need more gas than the stock DR tanks carries? For between Riverhead and Puhoi I mean.

What Johann said, if you want to I can meet you near my place (Hillsborough, off SH20) so you don't get lost finding Riverhead.

[wysper]

What Johann said, if you want to I can meet you near my place (Hillsborough, off SH20) so you don't get lost finding Riverhead.

That might be a good plan, any idea how long it will take to get from Hams to your place that early on a Sat morn?

Dino - are you coming along?

[Cary]

I'm in, see you at Riverhead :)

[Crisis management]

That might be a good plan, any idea how long it will take to get from Hams to your place that early on a Sat morn?

Dino - are you coming along?

I would think about an hour and a quarter, straight up SH1.

[wysper]

I would think about an hour and a quarter, straight up SH1.

Sounds like a plan, where and when would you like to meet in Hillsborough.
I will pm you my cell too.
At this stage the only reason I will bail is if it is really pissing down on Sat.

[dino3310]

Sounds like a plan, where and when would you like to meet in Hillsborough.
I will pm you my cell too.
At this stage the only reason I will bail is if it is really pissing down on Sat.

lucky you Sat looking good http://metvuw.com/forecast/forecast.php?type=rain&region=nzni&noofdays=5

[wysper]

lucky you Sat looking good http://metvuw.com/forecast/forecast.php?type=rain&region=nzni&noofdays=5

Are you going to come too?

[dino3310]

Are you going to come too?

naa mate already committed this weekend to the whanau:weep:

:bye:

[Crisis management]

A brief update:
Seeing as the newmarket viaduct is actually open until 5pm saturday (great advertising eh?) I will be at the Westgate Shell? station at the top of the north western about 8.15 - 8.30 waiting for Whysper and I will make sure that we finish up early enough that those heading south can still get back down the southern motorway well before the viaduct closes.

I have only a rough plan in mind so am open to suggestions, we could wander up Muriwai beach for a bit or simply stick to gravel roads, let's discuss at Riverhead.

Iain

[.chris]

You guys should definately head around the back of riverhead and do Chatham Road, it is nice and dry at the moment. :innocent:

[wysper]

A brief update:
Seeing as the newmarket viaduct is actually open until 5pm saturday (great advertising eh?) I will be at the Westgate Shell? station at the top of the north western about 8.15 - 8.30 waiting for Whysper and I will make sure that we finish up early enough that those heading south can still get back down the southern motorway well before the viaduct closes.

I have only a rough plan in mind so am open to suggestions, we could wander up Muriwai beach for a bit or simply stick to gravel roads, let's discuss at Riverhead.

Iain

oooo never ridden on sand before - is it Rosie that dislikes sand intensely?

[wysper]

Hope the weather is better in AKL than it is here at the moment! Pretty windy and rainy.

[Crisis management]

oooo never ridden on sand before

Won't be a problem.......you will wobble around and get the hang of it, it's only half an hour up the beach and it's bound to provide plenty of entertainment.

Weather's looking ok, might be a bit cold with the odd light shower in the morning, are we tough adventurous types or not (don't answer that!)?

See you guys tomorrow. :scooter:


Bloody glad I'm not at the Cold Kiwi!

[wysper]

Having some brekkie, should be on the road in about 15min.

Glad the god awful weather from last night seems to have passed over.
See you at Wesgate Crisis.

Hope that motorway thing isn't too much of a nightmare tonight.

[Genie]

The high commander is away next weekend and I have saturday free (not sunday, that's trail ride day) so who wants to do what? :scooter:
I'm on for a ride north or south so either west coast / Raglan / Kawhia or west coast / Helensville / Muriwai / Puhoi.

I can guarantee rain and gravel, bring your own flavour of adventure, all and any (biologically possible) suggestions welcome. :blink:

You have until wednesday, that's when I choose a route and post it up. :headbang:

Iain

I know I'm blonde and I'm easliy confused but isn't today Saturday the 4th, that's what my calendar say??

Hope you're having a fun time!

[dino3310]

Hope that motorway thing isn't too much of a nightmare tonight.

theres a bike lane between all the other lanes, its marked with a white paint :shifty:

[Waihou Thumper]

theres a bike lane between all the other lanes, its marked with a white paint :shifty:

I have had a number of trips North and South over the last two weeks and I cannot understand why there hasn't been more riders killed in the rush hour! Some of these guys think they are bullet proof, the speeds they do, lane splitting. The indicator light or the hazard light gives them the right to go at 50kph or move from one lane to another and quickly cut in....Geez, it is damn right scary watching them. :shit:

[dino3310]

I have had a number of trips North and South over the last two weeks and I cannot understand why there hasn't been more riders killed in the rush hour! Some of these guys think they are bullet proof, the speeds they do, lane splitting. The indicator light or the hazard light gives them the right to go at 50kph or move from one lane to another and quickly cut in....Geez, it is damn right scary watching them. :shit:

and then theres those of us who do it cautiously at a slower safer pace

[Cary]

Interesting ride today, only the three of us with Wysper bailing on us after a lil spill on Murawai beach.....

Met up at Shell Westgate & had to wait on Wysper as being new to travelling thru Alk got a lil lost. By the time we got to the station at Riverhead(8:50) there was no one to be seen.

Carried on to Murawai beach where about 10k in Wysper came closer to the sand than he wanted. No damage done but maybe a lil shaken.

Headed to Helensville for a coffee and at the petrol station Wysper said he was gonna cut the ride short and head home(Hamilton) Said his head a lil woozy so with advice to stop often and not to continue should head/vision get worse from Iain we went our seperate ways.

After a little wander up and around Puhoi we stopped for lunch and a brew.

From there a route south thru some more gravel.

Stopped for a ride down Chatham Road but turned back about half way as SOMEONE didn't wanna continue:shifty:

Then off home, all good.

Cheers Iain

[Cary]

Few more pics

Greg came off at a decent speed, not bad for his first crash!

Managed to cover the DR in sand and rip the visor off his helmet.

[Taz]

Sounds like you all had fun. hard to believe that in the big city of akld rides like this one and mine only attract 3 riders. Wysper I hope you didn't damage the beach!

[Crisis management]

I know I'm blonde and I'm easliy confused but isn't today Saturday the 4th, that's what my calendar say??

It's the time warp at the Bombays, we are always a day ahead of you lot......:innocent:


Stopped for a ride down Chatham Road but turned back about half way as SOMEONE didn't wanna continue:shifty:

Yeah all right, I must be getting old. :blink: In my defence (weak and feeble attempt) my rear tyre is doing a good impersonation of the state of my hairline and I didn't want to get Cary covered in mud pushing me...........:innocent:

Thanks for the company (and the entertainment Greg) the next one for me is the NBA, I will try and de-woosify myself for that.


Johann, I got your message, we were runnning late and feel guilty for missing you, so we're bout even.

[wysper]

Pretty sure the beach was fine.

Looks like the dr has come away fine except for maybe a slight twist of the handlebars. (was going to replace those eventually anyway)

My right shoulder is pretty sore just now, splitting headache, but vision has got a lot better of late.
Might have had a bump to the head I didn't realise at the time.

Thanks for the pics guys, glad no one got one of the DR taking a nap. The KLR vs DR thread would have a field day. :gob:

Clearly soft sand + gravity beats keen but clueless LOL

I think I was going a fair clip when the trouble started, and as this was my first ride on sand I did the wrong things, sat down and tried to slow down too quick! Then I slowed down REAL quick.
As Crisis said, the DR's are good bikes to crash.


Sorry I delayed the ride in the first place too! Still all learning experiences right. Cary and Crisis were awesome in making sure I was alright and then checking I made it through the REALLY SOFT sand on exit.

Glad I made the effort to get up there, even if I did make a bit of a hash of the ride.

[Crisis management]

Glad I made the effort to get up there, even if I did make a bit of a hash of the ride.

No hash was made, you did really well on the sand, you should have seen me the first time I was on sand, it was an ongoing disaster movie! Glad you got home ok and it was good to see you had the sense to call it off early rather than struggling on feeling like crap, you'll be fine next time.

Iain

[PirateJafa]

Damn, if I'd spotted this earlier, I'd've joined you guys!

Well, if I was less hungover this morning, that is.

[dino3310]

i guess your broken in now Greg welcome aboard.
Glad your alright.

[wysper]

i guess your broken in now Greg welcome aboard.
Glad your alright.

Maybe I should bump up the priority on borrowing those DVD"s off you :yes:

[Shewolf]

I saw 2 orange bikes at Puhoi about 1pm as I whizzed by doing the reverse circuit. I woulda stopped but the gravel was calling...:love:

[.chris]

Looks like you guys have a fun ride, shame I was so close to where you were riding, but without my bike :(

Cool, photos. But shame you whimped out on Chatham road, how far up did you get? Let me guess, to that bog hole I was stuck in?

[tri boy]

As self appointed ranting old know it all of the Wuckatoo hapu, I hereby announce that utu will be duly fed out to those hethens that beat up on a new member of adv crew.
This utu will go far beyond loud snoring/farting/moaning in shared accom with any northern riders involved in this sorry display.
Pink Eye utu could possibly be called on, although a koha of bulk alcomaholic beverages served on the naki ride may help lessen the end carnage.
:moon:

[dino3310]

As self appointed ranting old know it all of the Wuckatoo hapu, I hereby announce that utu will be duly fed out to those hethens that beat up on a new member of adv crew.
This utu will go far beyond loud snoring/farting/moaning in shared accom with any northern riders involved in this sorry display.
Pink Eye utu could possibly be called on, although a koha of bulk alcomaholic beverages served on the naki ride may help lessen the end carnage.
:moon:

word .

[Taz]

As self appointed ranting old know it all of the Wuckatoo hapu, I hereby announce that utu will be duly fed out to those hethens that beat up on a new member of adv crew.
This utu will go far beyond loud snoring/farting/moaning in shared accom with any northern riders involved in this sorry display.
Pink Eye utu could possibly be called on, although a koha of bulk alcomaholic beverages served on the naki ride may help lessen the end carnage.
:moon:

chur bro! .

[Crisis management]

As self appointed ranting old ....gurgle, burp, fart grunt....... may help lessen the end carnage.
:moon:

The things you come up with for a free beer, I''ll buy you a Tui ok?

[wysper]

The things you come up with for a free beer, I''ll buy you a Tui ok? yeah right :killingme

[chasio]

Sounds like you all had fun. hard to believe that in the big city of akld rides like this one and mine only attract 3 riders. Wysper I hope you didn't damage the beach!

Bugger! I had my eye off the ball and missed the thread until after the ride... Instead I was doing a 30k service on the Freewind with quite a bit of help.

Speaking of which, the plastics are still in my shed from my outing (as a rider with much to learn) on the Sth Auckland gravel ride a couple of months back. I hope to have another go at riding in a group without falling off before too long, so look out...

Glad you're OK, Wysper.

Cheers - Chasio

[wysper]

I hope to have another go at riding in a group without falling off before too long, so look out...

Glad you're OK, Wysper.

Cheers - Chasio

Well, now you will have me to contend with. Feeling a bit battered and bruised today, but everything seems to be working :)

Not even bad enough for a day off work so must not have tried hard enough.

Still glad it wasn't on gravel or the road, I don't think me and the bike would have come off quite so lightly.