World's Greatest Rides in NZ [Archive]

Big Dave

15th February 2011, 10:51

Henry Cole is filming a 'worlds greatest rides' for the Travel Channel, starting in Auckland today.

I hung out with the crew for a while this morning. Top people. Wish I could go with 'em!

http://kiwiridermagazine.blogspot.com/2011/02/worlds-greatest-motorcycle-rides-in-nz.html

Brian d marge

15th February 2011, 13:24

He wont be coming to see my missus then?

Stephen

Paul M50

15th February 2011, 14:26

Having seen his efforts to date I think the chance of him doing justice to NZ is pretty much zero.

Idubbs

15th February 2011, 22:06

I hung out with the crew for a while this morning. Top people. Wish I could go with 'em!

http://kiwiridermagazine.blogspot.com/2011/02/worlds-greatest-motorcycle-rides-in-nz.html[/QUOTE]

Did ypu give him a KR T-shirt to wear....? That would be the advertising coup of the century!

Big Dave

15th February 2011, 22:08

:facepalm: :shit::facepalm:

hayd3n

15th February 2011, 22:25

arnt the best roads in the south?

Big Dave

15th February 2011, 22:31

arnt the best roads in the south?

Well - I've ridden all but 3 of the red shield State Highways now and IMO the best places to ride are in the south, where the 'epic-ness' of place is unrivaled.

But some of the best roads are actually in the Western and Southern Waikato.

Hitcher

16th February 2011, 19:32

I hope he rides something with mudguards so he doesn't complain about riding in the rain. And I also hope he provides more commentary about what he's experiencing rather than bitching at his longsuffering cameraman.

That said, I have enjoyed his travels so far, particularly roads I've ridden in the USA.

Gremlin

16th February 2011, 19:40

Well thats easy. If he's finishing in Chch on the 28th, he can do the TT2000 on the 26th and 27th... plenty of excellent roads in that ride :yes:

Big Dave

16th February 2011, 19:47

Well thats easy. If he's finishing in Chch on the 28th, he can do the TT2000 on the 26th and 27th... plenty of excellent roads in that ride :yes:

He has more sense.

puddytat

16th February 2011, 19:50

I'd heard a rumour that Ewen McGregor was 'sposed to be here (or soon) to do a doco on interesting bike collections & a fella I know has one....:yes:

Nonbeliever

16th February 2011, 20:02

Having seen his efforts to date I think the chance of him doing justice to NZ is pretty much zero.

lol, he'll probably do chch to dunedin.

that being said I have enjoyed his series.

Big Dave

16th February 2011, 20:12

lol, he'll probably do chch to dunedin.

that being said I have enjoyed his series.

I have the itinerary - it's good - and spent half an hour wording them up too :-)

Gremlin

17th February 2011, 00:06

He has more sense.
than? :blink:

Big Dave

17th February 2011, 08:42

than? :blink:

Wasting this place riding through it without stopping to explore it.

Apart from that - personally I'm against endurance competitions on public byways.

Big Dave

17th February 2011, 08:43

than? :blink:

Wasting this magnificent place by riding through it without stopping to explore.

Jackal

6th May 2011, 11:02

The first of two 60 minute programes air on the Travel Channel 9.30pm Sunday 29th May. The trailer looks like it will be a good watch. Fingers crossed anyway.

swbarnett

6th May 2011, 11:12

Damn. One of the few times I wish I had sky!

The Baron

6th May 2011, 11:13

Thanks for that Jackal. I'll look forward to that.

waspnz

6th May 2011, 22:31

http://www.travelchanneltv.co.nz/series-info.asp?series=World%27s+Greatest+Motorcycle+Ride s&ID=1488

NordieBoy

13th May 2011, 19:34

Just saw bits of the Top of the South one on one of the crap closeup thingies (moustache man).

When they get to Pelorus, the camera stops juuuuust before the NADS* & EddieB get on film :facepalm:
Were were lined up here...
<img src=http://sports.nelson.geek.nz/motorsport/mybikes/Trips/20110219%20NADS%20Maungatapu%20Ride/slides/20110219-163607-0027.jpg>
We'd just gone over the Maungatapu and had an icecream and were ready to leave. The look as he rode in and saw us was one of total envy.

*Nelson Area Dual Sporters.

unstuck

13th May 2011, 19:37

Just saw that too,didnt seem to do the place justice.:blink:

cheshirecat

13th May 2011, 19:44

The clip on CU re Wot M/C's are doing for NZ tourism/economy should get us some ACC reductions - well I'm an eternal optimist

FJRider

13th May 2011, 19:47

The clip on CU re Wot M/C's are doing for NZ tourism/economy should get us some ACC reductions - well I'm an eternal optimist

NOT when he clearly states how he wears the pegs off ... :facepalm:

FJRider

13th May 2011, 19:49

Just saw bits of the Top of the South one on one of the crap closeup thingies (moustache man).

When they get to Pelorus, the camera stops juuuuust before the NADS* get on film :facepalm:

We'd just gone over the Maungatapu and had an icecream and were ready to leave. The look as he rode in and saw us was one of total envy.

*Nelson Area Dual Sporters.

Duel purpose tyres on the Hog should sort that ...:innocent:

NordieBoy

13th May 2011, 20:01

Duel purpose tyres on the Hog should sort that ...:innocent:

The are dual purpose. Straights and corners...

Or was it going and stopping?

FJRider

13th May 2011, 20:03

The are dual purpose. Straights and corners...

Or was it going and stopping?

My limited knowledge of hog's ...

1. Corners ... ???

2. Stopping ... ????

Jenral

13th May 2011, 20:11

Anyone want to lend me their iSky ID :yes:

NordieBoy

13th May 2011, 20:12

My limited knowledge of hog's ...

1. Corners ... ???

2. Stopping ... ????

OK...

Going and straights.

FJRider

13th May 2011, 20:15

OK...

Going and straights.

To be MORE accurate ... flat out ... or stopped ... (more of the latter than the former)

Big Dave

14th May 2011, 10:50

Shhhhshhhhhh

:msn-wink:

It's OK - the ones I mean aren't all sealed and there is a distant echo of Banjos.

Smifffy

14th May 2011, 10:52

It's OK - the ones I mean aren't all sealed and there is a distant echo of Banjos.

I'm not sure if I'm more afraid of hordes of squids or TPTB coming along to 'safen it up'.

george formby

14th May 2011, 11:43

Just saw bits of the Top of the South one on one of the crap closeup thingies (moustache man).

*Nelson Area Dual Sporters.

I caught that & was left wondering why the guy kept swerving towards oncoming traffic:shutup:

pritch

14th May 2011, 16:28

Thanks for that BD, I hadn't noticed this was coming. Henry can be a bit ummm idiosyncratic(?) but at least it's something on TV that shows bikes in a positive way.
And his shows are way better than "Orange County Choppers" or whatever.

Big Dave

14th May 2011, 16:34

shafty

20th May 2011, 07:28

Í've watched many of Cole's rides televised here in Bahrain and like Pritch, feel he can sometimes be a bit OTT, "Geez it could rain today, I'm not happy, no riding for me blah blah".

Anyway the first of the 2 parts was screened on OSN Middle East tonight - much awaited by Moi. To my great relief, although he does miss out a lot of quality roads/scenery(I guess it IS a whistle stop tour) - he absolutely loved the North Island, and has been told repeatedly the South Isle is better.

At one point, the day after his birthday, he asks the camera "So is this one of the worlds greatest motorcycle rides? TAKE A LOOK!"

I won't spoil it for ya's - and am mindful of possible wet weather on the West Coast of the SI, - but looks bloody good for EnZed.

The first part finished as he arrived in Picton. Bring on # 2.

Shafty :sunny:

Big Dave

20th May 2011, 16:39

I told 'em I did. I said "'enry" I did. I says "it's always raining on one side of the alps. Check the weather map and go to the dry side like." But they were on a schedule. So 'sucked in' I says. 'Take yer umbrella.'

Smifffy

20th May 2011, 21:15

Don't them 48s have rather small tanks for these kinds of shenanigans?

Big Dave

20th May 2011, 21:16

Don't them 48s have rather small tanks for these kinds of shenanigans?

Yeah. Had a laff about it.

He had a backup/camera car too.

shafty

22nd May 2011, 04:44

Don't them 48s have rather small tanks for these kinds of shenanigans?

Astute observation there Smiffy, as he finds out BEFORE his first refill, lol..

HE chose the bike....DOH :facepalm:

Big Dave

22nd May 2011, 09:07

HE chose the bike....DOH :facepalm:

Nah - it's whatever he can scam.

shellfish

25th May 2011, 15:36

Just a reminder folks - this is on the Sky travel channel on Thursday night. Part 2 is a week later.

Part 1 is through the North Island, Part 2 is SI.

Will be interesting to see a visitors point of view of our beautiful roads...

Shellfish

Edit..... Ooops, part one is on Sunday night.

yod

25th May 2011, 15:47

Good to know, will definitely be recording this! cheers.

Mort

25th May 2011, 16:05

Thanks for the reminder - I watched the Route 66 one last week which was good. Looking forward to this one.

tigertim20

25th May 2011, 16:09

will keep an eye out for that, wonder how many of my favourite jaunts will be featured:yes:

nerrrd

25th May 2011, 19:31

I think it might be on Sunday at 9.30pm, not tomorrow - which according to my guide is a repeat of the Isle of Mann one.

wickle

25th May 2011, 19:48

It is Isle of Man TT Thursday night
NZ one is Pt 1 Sunday 29 May at 21.30hr - Pt 2 Sunday 5 June 21.30hr
Can also be seen Pt 1 30 May 3.30 - 30 May 9.30 - 30 May 15.30 - 2 Jun 20.30 - Friday 3 Jun 9.30 - Friday 3 June 14.30 - Sunday 5 June 00.00 - Sunday 5 June 21.30
Pt 2 Sun 5 Jun 21.30 - Mon 6 Jun 3.30 - Mon 6 June 9.30 - Mon 6 Jun 15.30 - Thur 9 June 20.30

Big Dave

26th May 2011, 19:52

Good Morning / Good Evening depending on the time zone,

I just wanted to drop you a quick note firstly to thank you for all of your help in making this latest series of The World’s Greatest Motorcycle Rides. My Commissioner at Travel Channel thinks it is the best one yet as do I.

We all had the best time in New Zealand and for the first time after a three week trip away from family and friends we didn’t want to leave.

I just wanted to let everyone know that the 2 x 1hr programmes will be transmitted in New Zealand on Sunday 29th May and Sunday 5th June at 21:30 on Travel Channel New Zealand. The first episode is on the North Island and the second on the South Island.

Travel Channel will now be producing the DVD of the series in a proper box with a nice front cover etc that I would prefer to send you rather than a DVD duplication with my hand writing on the front. This will take them a few more weeks but as soon as they are done I will put one in the post. If you do want to buy more you can on the Travel Channel website [ www.travelchannel.co.uk ].

Many thanks once again, I hope you enjoy the series.

Hamish Rieck
Producer

shafty

27th May 2011, 09:02

Departure from the pub for home coincided with the end of happy hour and time enough to cop Part II tonight.

I wont spoil it for ya's but its a ready made advert for Tourism NZ. :yes:

Brian d marge

27th May 2011, 13:55

Dont suppose theres a torrent already ( said in my best Jewish accent !!!)

Stephen

malfunconz

29th May 2011, 23:47

bloody terrific show off of roads and people . Had to laugh at the bike ....but he said he was in nooooooooooooooo hurry cos the place was "just luvery mate" . Hit the road on a teeny harley .... WTF , ahh whatever bring on the other island . Choice Henare

Mort

30th May 2011, 09:48

I really enjoyed that last might.... great programme.

Hitcher

30th May 2011, 20:45

I'm always amused at how Poms struggle with English, for example the west coast North Island town of Levene. Then there's that hard G business in English words like singer but also in Maori words like Hangi. Clue: listen, don't read.

And one doesn't get to Picton via the Marlborough Sound and it isn't an estuary, the word "sound" is a clue, Henry. The BDOTGNZA is happy to escort you next time you're down this way.

Despite all Henry's gushing, it's nice to see somebody enjoying themselves on roads that I have enjoyed too.

malfunconz

31st May 2011, 16:17

unstuck

31st May 2011, 16:50

YEP,(theres sum good english for ya hitcher) It was good to see them enjoying the ride down the north island,looking forward to seeing the southern ride.:yes:

gunrunner

4th June 2011, 18:07

http://www.travelchanneltv.co.nz/series-info.asp?series=World%27s+Greatest+Motorcycle+Ride s&ID=1488

Thanks for that as i missed it so its myskyed for tonight and watch episode 2 tomorro

GPS MAN

9th June 2011, 18:49

Me too:facepalm: I'll have to mysky also:bye:

frogfeaturesFZR

9th June 2011, 21:42

Good episode, scenery was awesome. I think sometimes it takes an outsider to make us realize just how lucky we are.

Latte

9th June 2011, 21:58

Good episode, scenery was awesome. I think sometimes it takes an outsider to make us realize just how lucky we are.

Every other episode he's done he's a had a good whinge about something - he even said so himself. He liked NZ so much he even enjoyed riding it in the rain :D

Mort

10th June 2011, 00:49

Great show - enjoyed it

tuska

10th June 2011, 21:05

it's the truth...every day is a great day for ride in nz!!!!....even if it does rain

Ghost_Bullet

24th June 2011, 15:56

I Really enjoyed the show, and makes ya realize not to take our great roads for granted. I love riding the south island.and only wish I could a lot more.

Brian d marge

24th June 2011, 19:01

cough cough ,,is there torrent anyone????

Step,,,errr BOB!!

pete376403

28th August 2011, 23:11

Heads up that the two episodes of this will be screening next week on the travel channel (channel 76 on Saturn, dunno what on sky)

http://www.travelchanneltv.asia/series-info.asp?series=World's+Greatest+Motorcycle+Rides&ID=1488
Tuesday 30 August 2011 at 20:00 and lots of times after that

Hitcher

29th August 2011, 18:24

Channel 76 on Sky is 76 on TelstraClear too. The only difference between the two networks array of channels is that TC has Jeebus and no pr0n.

NordieBoy

7th March 2012, 06:47

Could you please provide some attachments about when they usually takes place?

Every day.

Paul in NZ

7th March 2012, 10:14

What he means is there are not all that many open to the public type rides of any length but lots of shorter charity type rides.

The vast majority of riders here just hop off with a few mates for a day ride or a bit of a tour.

If you fancy coming here for a ride post up on here as others have done in the past and someone will help