Coromandel - Fletchers Bay day ride 26/12

[Eddieb]

Seriously considering a ride up to Fletchers bay at the top of the Coromandel tomorrow morning, the weather from Monday on is looking a bit average so as long as the nephew hasn't passed on his cold today I'll probably head up there earlyish in the morning.

If time and energy allows I might head across the 309 and back over the Tapu - Coroglen on the way back down.

NZKTM, if your reading this check your text messages.....

Anyone else interested in going text me on 027 4311 337 around 7am. I'll be leaving from Eureka on the Hamilton - Morrinsville road.

[Waihou Thumper]

Yep, I will be there...
Swing by on your way mate and pick me up....
Bike is fueled up, I am up early as you can see. Looks like a great day ahead too, stars are out and it is nice and cool. :woohoo:

[Taz]

Would love to but I've just finished night shift and have to catch some zzzz's.

[dino3310]

aaaah shit i just woke up and saw this:bye:

[tri boy]

Coromandel, xmas time?
No thanks.
Enjoy though.

[Motu]

Yeah,not on my to do list over Xmas - Queen St will have less traffic.

[Waihou Thumper]

Wasn't that bad guys...:) Cos there were no sales on or any bargains to be had, the road was pretty good....
More to follow.....:woohoo:

[Waihou Thumper]

aaaah shit i just woke up and saw this:bye:

Get your arse outta bed earlier Dino...:) You missed a great sunshiney day mate...:woohoo:

[Eddieb]

Was a good day alright, and the quietest I've ever seen the Coromandel over a Xmas break.

[dino3310]

Get your arse outta bed earlier Dino...:) You missed a great sunshiney day mate...:woohoo:

after chrissy day with my lot mate, i needed a sleep in:facepalm: had a stunning day at home with me and the kids starting the retaining walls out back... im working up some brownie points so i can get a some time off in late Jan :yes::scooter::drinkup:

any Pic's:corn:

[JATZ]

im working up some brownie points so i can get a some time off in late Jan :yes::scooter::drinkup:

any Pic's:corn:

Plannin on goin somewhere fallah ?? :blink:

[dino3310]

Plannin on goin somewhere fallah ?? :blink:

not sure where or when, just gonna play it by ear.... you fellas touring around yes?

[Waihou Thumper]

any Pic's:corn:

A couple, yep....These are my ones...Eddie is still in the Darkroom...:) Get ya hand of it mate! :facepalm:

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[Eddieb]

Some from me, still waiting for the video to download.

[Waihou Thumper]

We had a great day, people were scarce, cars were limited...Sunshine was abound and well worth the jaunt North..:) Great shots mate...:woohoo:

[Eddieb]

We got to the Kopu bridge at 9:30 and there was only 1 car in the queue to cross, thats how quiet it was.

[Waihou Thumper]

We got to the Kopu bridge at 9:30 and there was only 1 car in the queue to cross, thats how quiet it was.

I let Eddie go first...It was a small car. I backed up a bit a jumped over it...No drama, left a bit of rubber mark on the bonnet, but she was happy as the traffic light was still green...:)

[dino3310]

she was a ripper day alrite mate, stunner

[Waihou Thumper]

Here is a vid of yesterday, Eddie features in this as well.....


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=z-ulTym86SY

[Waihou Thumper]

Further to this....
Heading up North tomorrow morning, Poutu Point, round the back of Rawene, back roads East and West, camping at Spirits Bay.
Next day, heading South, then East, West, with a run down 90 mile beach, back roads again to Kaipara, then home to the Waikato.....
If anyone is keen let us know.....I have a good route planned, there will be three of us.:yes:
DOC camping $7.50 or thereabouts, bring food, tent, bag....(the sleeping variety).....
More to follow.....Photos, Vids and such...:)

[dino3310]

sigh........ the life of a single bloke:bye:

[Waihou Thumper]

Just got back from two huge mileage days up north....
Weather was great, company was great and we had a cool time.......
Photos to come, vid to come, watch this space....

227453 Eddies effort, not bad.....
227454 NZKTM effort, not bad also.....
227452 Jake's effort...he 'Da man...:)

[Taz]

Can I come?? Damn :facepalm: too late again! :angry:

[Eddieb]

Awesome ride, nice work on the pics Mark, I didn't see you take those.

Just over 1300km's in 2 days for me, probably a few more for Mark, We did Hamilton to Cape Reinga and back, via the very, very, scenic route.

Mark, I think this trip is worthy of it's own thread rather than carrying on here.