2011 Pukemanu adventure pre-ride

[scooter]

Well lucky me got to preride the 2011 Pukemanu Adventure Ride course in the weekend.

Bill Biber and the boys had a few beers and decided a 'dummy' run was in order to make sure the route sheets and other stuff were sorted for the big day on the 26th of March. Apparently I was the first 'dummy' that sprung to mind so I was called to present myself in Martinborough this weekend to give it a go. Lucky me....!!!!:woohoo:

Damn it's a great ride..!!!....I don't know where to start......Saturday dawned overcast and bit drizzly...a perfect test to see what the traction around the course would be like. We headed out after an awesome breakfast and a couple of strong coffees...The ride is advertised as big bike suitable so that's what we rode. Two Ugly..ooopps I mean Vee Strom 1000's, a R1200GS all shod on off roadie type tyres and a brand new 2011 Ducati Multistrada fitted with road tyres:gob::gob:

I can't let on too much but sufficed to say the ride is awesome...There is some reasonably challenging stuff...some cruisy stuff...spectacular scenery...access to properties that would never get onto and you pass by two pubs...!!!!! Oh yeah this is pretty much the perfect adventure ride I reckon.

Checkout the photos...just a wee taste of whats on offer and get your entries in for what will be a great days riding followed by a great night partying.....yeehaa...see ya there....

Oh yeah and all the big bikes got through o.k ...even on road tyres....

A big plug to the Mitas tyres supplied by Robin at LMS...they worked a treat...get yours via the link on the event website...good deal....:yes::yes:

[scooter]

Checkout the pre ride report and photos of the upcoming 2011 Pukemanu Adventure over in the Adventure Ride Forum....you'll be gutted if you miss this ride......

[pete376403]

I think entries closed 4th march so if you're not in by now...

[scooter]

WROOOOONNNNGGGGG.....!!!!!!!!
Entries are STILL OPEN...have a look at the website...and they will stay open pretty much up until the day of the event.........

[junkmanjoe]

at a guess...
pic 1 and 2 clifton grove / summer hill. or pahaoa rd.... leaning to this road than others... if your going where i think you are,,,,
pic 3 pakowai road / pack spur airstrip.
pic 4 Otahome / cross keys.

JMJ

[reddie]

I think entries closed 4th march so if you're not in by now...
We had entries closing early originally, however due to demand we've had to keep them open - but they can't stay open forever!

[clint640]

Good stuff, fully looking forward to this one as I have done very little riding in that area :clap:



A big plug to the Mitas tyres supplied by Robin at LMS...they worked a treat...get yours via the link on the event website...good deal....:yes::yes:

While I do like Mitas tyres, particularly the E0-7 rear for general mild adv use, I am slightly unconvinced about that 'good deal' as it is the same price I paid last time I bought one a few months ago :scratch:

Cheers
Clint

[ducatijim]

Dang, ya gotta watch them E07's, they pretty squiggly on wet seal me found out!!!
I'll never put another Mitas tyre on a bike I own, unless it only does dirt!!!
:(

[mazz1972]

...Vee Strom 1000's, a R1200GS all shod on off roadie type tyres and a brand new 2011 Ducati Multistrada fitted with road tyres


Thanks for the write up :)

What tyres were on the V-stroms?

[merv]

Are the organisers going to mail out or email the route sheets in advance like 4skins did for the Capital Coast now that you've tested the route?

[mazz1972]

Are the organisers going to mail out or email the route sheets in advance like 4skins did for the Capital Coast now that you've tested the route?

Bloody awesome idea merv

[scooter]

Thanks for the write up :)

What tyres were on the V-stroms?


Both were fitted with E10 Mitas tyres. First time I have used them and I am well impressed. O.K on the road as well...once you get used to 1000cc trying to rip them apart.......

[mazz1972]

Both were fitted with E10 Mitas tyres. First time I have used them and I am well impressed. O.K on the road as well...once you get used to 1000cc trying to rip them apart.......

Thanks Scooter :)

[ducatijim]

once you get used to 1000cc trying to rip them apart.......

Gotta remember here that those are only wee Japanese ponies working on the rubber.

[michael e]

:nono:
Gotta remember here that those are only wee Japanese ponies working on the rubber.

hahaha,yeah dont last long on me katie 9fiddy

[merv]

Bloody awesome idea merv

Yeah and I hope someone is listening then!

[merv]

Woohoo Iona emailed me the route sheets so just printed them now. Will load them in the box tomorrow night so that will save me time on Friday. Quite a short lot only 8 A4 pages and 110 instructions. I've been on some rides where there are more like 300.

[mazz1972]

Woohoo Iona emailed me the route sheets so just printed them now. Will load them in the box tomorrow night so that will save me time on Friday. Quite a short lot only 8 A4 pages and 110 instructions. I've been on some rides where there are more like 300.

Huh?? Iona told me they were for collection only. Can you pretty please email them to me? I will pm you!

[merv]

Huh?? Iona told me they were for collection only. Can you pretty please email them to me? I will pm you!

Yep, all sent. Have fun.

[mazz1972]

Got em, thanks merv!!!

[junkmanjoe]

shame not a great day down here today,,, heavy rain this morn, and heavy showers on and off, its not to bad at the moment, they might get a fairly good afternoon weather wise but its going to be a bit skiddy on the farm tracks,,,,

JMJ

[ducatijim]

Sounds like I made a good choice going 4 the tractor with the heater this weekend instead?
Have fun u guys n gals:yes:

[junkmanjoe]

this afternoon in the rapa has turned out ok with cloudy sky's and rain has stopped.

JMJ

[MD]

I had golf at Martinborough early this morning and saw a decent sized turnout of dirt/adv. bikes hanging around the Pukmanu pub at 8am. Silly people, the pub wasn't open yet.

It was bucketing down at 8am but like magic at 8.45am it all cleared for a brilliant day on the golf course.

Some of you fellas should learn to turn your headlight on. I was surprised by a couple of bikes coming at me in the dark and rain. Very hard to see you and the two that surprised me had headlights fitted. Guess they were trying to save power and the environment.