Auckland to Raglan-ish, Saturday 5 March

[Crisis management]

I need to go for a ride, so anyone wanting to tag along is welcome, leaving Autobahn / southern motorway / Papkura around 0800 (that's in the morning).

Coffee at Nikau caves sometime later, then Raglan for 12ish staying as much as possible on gravel, either a quick trip to Kawhia or around the hill they call a mountain and meander home via either SH22 or gravel, depending on time and inclination.

Seeing as we are all safety conscious, mature motor bicyclists, concerned about our ACC cover, points will be awarded for Hi-viz vests, yellow helmets and managing to stay on the road, those with the most points get to shout the round of non-alcoholic whatever, whenever we managed to co-ordinate a stop. :blink:

As usual, all and any suggestions and helpfull hints are welcome but it has to be saturday, I can't do sunday (Riverhead trail ride).

If anyone can blag a new Triumph for the day I'm sure we would all like a go and can then annoy BD with more of our nonsense. :shutup:

[dino3310]

ooh and dont forget the wet gear:shutup:

might catch up with ya's in Rags mate, i'l just watch the thread and see how the foot is buy then:corn:

[Cary]

I'm off so i'm in. Not sure about this 'non-alcoholic' rubbish tho!!

I'll go non-alcoholic if you go non-caffeine......

[Taz]

Hey I'm off that day too! :blink:

[Crisis management]

Hope you lot have all got Hi-viz vests, this is the mature and sensible ride of the year..............:shutup:

[Steelie]

I'd like to tag along. Did a gravel ride to Raglan a few weeks ago, was awesome.

[rogson]

I'm in - will be the first chance to get the dirty wheels dirty on the SM

[Crisis management]

I'd like to tag along. Did a gravel ride to Raglan a few weeks ago, was awesome.

Good, someone that knows where to go.....possibly meeting at Tuakau bridge will be easier for you, we will sort that nearer to the day. Welcome aboard anyway, it's always good to have new faces! :woohoo:


I'm in - will be the first chance to get the dirty wheels dirty on the SM

Woo-hooo, finally going to get it dirty! You doing Riverhead this friday? I will actually get there this time (thwarted by work last time). :facepalm:

[tri boy]

I'm out.
Will be down south with kanny.
Enjoy.

[Steelie]

[QUOTE=Crisis management;1129994351]Good, someone that knows where to go.....possibly meeting at Tuakau bridge will be easier for you, we will sort that nearer to the day. Welcome aboard anyway, it's always good to have new faces! :woohoo:

Thanks for that. Looking forward to it.

[Bliksem]

If nothing blows up over the next few days - this could work for me

[Cary]

Hmmmm, where are those wet weathers I haven't used on any other ride at all all hot summer loooooong.......:bleh:

[Crisis management]

Hmmmm, where are those wet weathers I haven't used on any other ride at all all hot summer loooooong.......:bleh:

I saw that too but I'm relying on the usual inaccuracies of the forecast to save my arse, I mean, it's supposed to be raining today!



What can possibly go wrong? :rolleyes:

[rogerh]

Got an approx time for Nikau? 9:30? 10 maybe?

I should be doing other stuff, but you know. What the hell....

[Crisis management]

Got an approx time for Nikau? 9:30? 10 maybe?

Probably 10 ish, I have a meandering route in mind.....

Rain? It does look a bit wet so maybe this will become a shorter day, dependant on the weather. At present I'm expecting showers in the morning, turning heavier later so maybe it will be a ride around the west coast roads not quite getting as far as Raglan?

We can arque about this on the day but I'm open to suggestions.

[Bass]

I'm open to suggestions.

Just had a look at Metvuw again and I suggest that you make sure your wet weather gear works well.
On the other hand, there's still 2 days to go and this is Auckland, so anything could happen weatherwise.

[Crisis management]

Some last minute organising.......

8.00am, depart the Autobahn on the southern motorway at Papakura, mine is the orange KTM 640 adventure if we haven't met.
@ 8.30 at the Tuakau bridge ( ? Atkin reserve?) for any south aucklanders.
@ 9.30 to 10 ish at Nikau Caves cafe.

After that I have absolutely no idea.

Catch you guys tomorrow morning! :niceone:

[Steelie]

I'll be waiting at the Tuakau bridge (boat ramp), bathing in the sunshine!
and on that note, im off to buy some new water proof gloves.

[rogerh]

Man Iain, you can pick the weather. You have a talent.....

Not sure if I actually have wet weather gear any more. Will see how the mood, and the liquid sunshine are looking in the morning.

[Crisis management]

It's only one of my hidden talents Roger......I suspect it wil be a slightly shorter ride than originally planned, I don't feel like getting drowned completely! However, the morning only looks like showers (hopefully), if not tomorrow we will catch up at some other time.

Iain

[dino3310]

would love to join ya mate but me fankles still poked.
And the rains good as it keeps the dust and the tourist campers away:niceone:

edit: and it brings the clay through around the mountain and westward:devil2:

[Cary]

And the electric start on the XR's not working........

[.chris]

Hope you guys are having a good ride, I am working and cleaning my house.

The things I have to do to get away to the Coromandel next weekend eh!

I might come out to the riverhead trail ride, not 100% sure if I shall ride it or not. Have to see what the course looks like. It was mucky enough to be hard work last time, and they had no rain around then.

[Crisis management]

And the electric start on the XR's not working........

I believe you.....where's that short arse mate of yours with his "the rain will keep the dust down"?

Needless to say it was a small turn out this morning, me and Dual being the only two stupid enough...however apart from a bit of light rain first thing and one shower getting home it was fine, however when you ride thru a metre of water flooding the road you can get slightly drowned. DAMHIK.

Met Roger H at Nikau caves and spent an hour or so nattering and puting the world to rights before looping back to Auckland.

Maybe next time eh guys? :bleh:

[Bass]

Got up early and did a Taz weather forecast.
Ended up working on some brownie points to put towards next weekend (and a new back tyre for the same event).

[Taz]

I believe you.....where's that short arse mate of yours with his "the rain will keep the dust down"?

Sorry Ian I had an urgent call for help from a mate....

[Steelie]

Good to get some wet weather km under my belt. Learnt plenty following Ian. Good to know my DR can survive some deep water! Very happy that Ian was first to go through it. My Dynojet equipped Dr switched to reserve 3 km from home. Perfect length ride for a standard DR tank. But only 172km to reserve.