Northern Gravel Adventure Riding Club

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Some of my shots are from the same spots.

One of the fav parts the boys enjoyed. Also the s n o w of course. A true adventure ride. Never knowing what to expect.

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I have had the opportunity and pleasure to meet up with Adam Shani who is our very first around The World Traveller to our club. His bike is now in New Zealand after travelling seafreight from overseas. He will now tour the South Island for about a month and then be back into The North Island. We will meet with Adam again when he hits here again. We will also organise a ride for our members to meet up with him also.

Touratech have this weekend run a competition to guess the weight of Adam's HP2 loaded with those Zega Prop Panniers etc. Have a go, prize is a helmet to guess the correct weight, and yes, facebook is the comp method.


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Weekend Weigh-In: Guess the correct weight of Adam Shani's fully loaded BMW Motorrad HP2 Enduro and win a Touratech Helmet Shelf! - http://bit.ly/zjDMeo

Want to win one of these? Take a guess at how much Adam Shani's fully loaded BMW Motorrad HP2 Enduro weighed. First person to post the correct weight wins! Follow this link for the photo - http://on.fb.me/Aytu9m

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Adam visits Northern Gravel crew on our local ride as he was staying at his friends home who also lives in Puhoi. Here we detail to him passes/tracks etc in The South Island.

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Adam will be back approx one month and we will see more of him before he ships his bike over to spend time in Australia.

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3 rides planned for our new club for this month of FEB 2012



05/06th - PLOWIE/KURIGER tunnel ride


18/19th - Baylys Beach/Poutu Point


25th - adventure/gravel road training compliements JOHN and LINDA G




MARCH DETAILS posted shortly

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Phone call from Henry - departure time on time 9am


If attending our tunnel ride, plse be at the BP BOMbay well before 9am as we need to leave 9am to meet up with others further down the line who will be meeting us at 12 noon.

Plan is to take in Kiwi/ Ureti etc on the sun to get that extra distance in on the Sun. You will be well looked after at the pub sun night. Plan is to try and cater for 200km fuel top ups.

Chat to our ride leaders on the day for your requirements. Many kms will be covered on the Sun and also the Mon.

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http://www.motorcycle-usa.com/1336/Motorcycle-Video/2012-BMW-G650GS-Sertao-Video.aspx

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Bunch,----of what looked like JAFFA,S , going up Purangi saddle ,(on Tarata road,2 km befor gravel) like cut cats.--9.52am Sun. ------ :devil2:
Mostly BMW,s ,but one DR 650 near the front (of course):laugh:

Looked like they were haveing fun.


OHHHHH!!! ---- JELOUSE !!!

[suzieq]

The newz is out.......... LOL

Cut Cat patrol taking it on SADDLE BUSTING and giving it heaps my news is that some could not ring anymore from ..........
One has yet again worn thru a CHAIN and SPROCKET............... but the good news, all stayed upright
One with a pillion on the back riding in the Cut Cat Unit bailed to keep pillion still on the back.................


Yes, that was the (Plowie/Kuriger ride) The boys do like to dial it up when they are out there
Covered about 500kms on the Sunday and I think about 600kms on the Monday and me on the XT<<<<<<<<<<<<
on the way back also took in Waikawau Beach and yet again ANOTHER tunnel and also Marakopa and out thru Waitomo
gravel roads in excellent condition thru there freshly graded the whole way along



Pix up sooooon


Shame you couldn't join in You can always do a one dayer anytime on our trips we had several who came for even half a day

ALLLLLLL SKILLL LEVELS catered for on our rides Those who like to dial it up and those who are Out There And Like To Do It.......
We always run several groups on our gravel rides Cut Cat Patrol (aka out there having fun)

and the new Mid Rangers (Out There And Doing It) Everyone who attended our ride had a blast wouldn't miss it for anything

From Raglan/Kawhia/Pio Pio/Waitomo some pretty much covered it alllll on the Sun before we got down country, then we travelled thru a nice forestry road circuit and out (exellent) Also KIWI Road offered up a goodie as our last serve up before we hit AWAKINO pub about 7 for the night

Those Taranaki Gravel Roads are awsome wow in fact I may be in training in the Taranaki region shortly
There is actually well maintained gravel on those roads and the ones we travelled over were in an excellent condition
Thanks so much to Henry and Dave for this ride, and for all who attended and marked our corners for us
The Awakino pub looked after us really well you couldn't get better value for money excellent and the company excellent

We will be running this ride again, we have people who also live in the Taranaki Region who know alllll of these roads
As this was so popular we will post up another date for this one again




ps did you spot the Yammie 660 amongst those CATS..................... well I don't know I would spot that one for tooo long

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http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2xVpjYg3sUU

This vid clip is a first in a series of videos recording the preparation and ultimately the adventure of a pair British and Australian motorcyclists determined to ride from London to Sydney in July 2012.




Darren and I are now on the countdown with months to go before we ride London to Sydney, sponsored by KTM.

We are calling our ride Continental Drift

Here is the first episode for our trip

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UPCOMING RIDE NOTIFICATION:
FEB 18TH - POUTU POINT/BAYLYS BEACH - 9am Dargaville Caltex Servo (puncutal and on time for sign on and registration)
FEB 25TH - GRAVEL ROAD/ADV TRAINING - 9am BP Bombay for sign on and registration
MAR 03RD - PORONUI PARADISE/WHIRINAKI - 9am Mobil bottom end Napier/Taupo Highway - Private property ride/Whirinaki/Rangitaiki loops afternoon
sign on and registration taken at 9am - SUNDAY CAN BE TUKINO EXPLORE as we look to head homewards after mng explore ride
MARCH 11TH - SOUTH HEAD FOREST RUN - 9am sign on and registration - road legal dual purpose adv bikes only mng ride/beach optional and tidal dependant afterwards
(All big bike adv friendly rides) Nobs reqd if looking to do beach run after our mng forest ride.


OUR VERY FIRST - South Head Forest Adv Run Now Confirmed: Beach fun may be tacked onto if tides in favour after our mng ride.


ADV RIDING HAS NEVER LOOKED SO GOOD

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KIWI ROAD our last section before heading in to AWAKINO and the cosy quarters at THE PUB

Excellent value and lovely hosts Thanks for looking after us so well - we will be back!!!

[suzieq]

<<<<<<<< more tomorrow >>>>>>>>>:niceone:

[Tony W]

GOTT UND HIMMEL !!??

LOOKZ LIKE YOUS HAD ZER ORKLUND BMW CLUB ON ZEE RIDE.

YOU ARE ALL LOOKINGK VERY VERY SERIOUS.

I AM LIKING THIS VERY MUCH, YES.

I AM THINKING I SHALL BE KOMING ON ZE WHIRINAKI FOR A LOOKING TO ZEE ALL YOUR NICE AND

SHINING AUTOMOTOCYCKLES.

I VILL POLISH MEIN KAMOFLAGUEN AND ZE VILL BE ALL OKAY.

AU WEDERSEIN KOMERADEN !!



ps PLEASE BE ALL VOTCHING OUT VOR HAWKES BAY MUD UND DIRTEN AS YOU WILL BE DIRT ON

ALL ZE TYRERUBBEREN AND ZE BOOTEN UND PANTEN.


ZEIG, MA BROZ UND CZUR.

[suzieq]

QUOTE=Tony W;1130253012]GOTT UND HIMMEL !!??

LOOKZ LIKE YOUS HAD ZER ORKLUND BMW CLUB ON ZEE RIDE.

YOU ARE ALL LOOKINGK VERY VERY SERIOUS.

I AM LIKING THIS VERY MUCH, YES.

I AM THINKING I SHALL BE KOMING ON ZE WHIRINAKI FOR A LOOKING TO ZEE ALL YOUR NICE AND

SHINING AUTOMOTOCYCKLES.

I VILL POLISH MEIN KAMOFLAGUEN AND ZE VILL BE ALL OKAY.





THIS IS ZE FOREST DEVIATION TOUR AFTER OUR MNG EXPLORE AT PORONUI


THEN WHIRINAKI



THEN RANGITAIKI BIG BIKE FRIENDLY LOOPS AROUND THE MOUNTAIN





SUNDAY TUKINO SKI FIELD PICS UP SOOOON............................................ ..........................

AU WEDERSEIN KOMERADEN !!



ps PLEASE BE ALL VOTCHING OUT VOR HAWKES BAY MUD UND DIRTEN AS YOU WILL BE DIRT ON

ALL ZE TYRERUBBEREN AND ZE BOOTEN UND PANTEN.


ZEIG, MA BROZ UND CZUR.[/QUOTE]



:Police::Police: ZIG HEIL KOMERADEN !!

WHIRINAKI WE VIL C U FOR ZA LOOKIE C C :msn-wink:


ZE BOOTEN UND ZE PANTEN NEVER LOOK SO GOODEN UM FORGOTTEN ZE TYRERUBBEREN

CAMO AWAY UN KOMERADEN


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WHIRINAKI BRING IT ON............... DONE UND DUSTED MEIN KOMERADEN !!!:Police::Police:
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ZA PROOF VAS ALVAYS IN THE MUD ON ZE BOOTEN UND ZE PANTEN MEIN KOMERADEN:first:
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VE VIL C U T H E R E :soon:

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in a mood for a little trolling are we?

http://www.redbull.fr/cs/Satellite/fr_FR/Video/enduropale-touquet-jean-claude-mousse-enduro-021243159523607

Now wouldn't it be nice.......................:Police:

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http://www.redbull.co.uk/cs/Satellite/en_UK/Video/Ross-Noble-Takes-On-Red-Bull-Romaniacs-021243159379419


Comedian Ross Noble’s love of bikes saw him take part in the epic Red Bull Romaniacs last year. Witness the battle between man, bike and the demanding Romanian landscape

[suzieq]

GOTT UND HIMMEL !!??

LOOKZ LIKE YOUS HAD ZER ORKLUND BMW CLUB ON ZEE RIDE.

YOU ARE ALL LOOKINGK VERY VERY SERIOUS.

I AM LIKING THIS VERY MUCH, YES.

I AM THINKING I SHALL BE KOMING ON ZE WHIRINAKI FOR A LOOKING TO ZEE ALL YOUR NICE AND

SHINING AUTOMOTOCYCKLES.

I VILL POLISH MEIN KAMOFLAGUEN AND ZE VILL BE ALL OKAY.

AU WEDERSEIN KOMERADEN !!



ps PLEASE BE ALL VOTCHING OUT VOR HAWKES BAY MUD UND DIRTEN AS YOU WILL BE DIRT ON

ALL ZE TYRERUBBEREN AND ZE BOOTEN UND PANTEN.


ZEIG, MA BROZ UND CZUR.




A THOUGHT FOR YOU MEIN KOMERADEN

VE VILL BE VATCHING AND VAITING plse be sure to hve plenty muddeen on der bootten und der pantten so that ve can quite clearly know u r z camouflagen unit (und mud has never been running so thick...................) LOL ve r liking this also

wishing to join us whirinaki ve vill post a time up closer for u to scuttle from z bushes 2 join vit us failing that be a bigger deveil und join in z whole of our day???????????????? Overnight sat und taken in z vorx vit us
the meaning here is vhy haf half the thrill ven u can hve the fullll pack

ve vill also do a loop round z mountain rangitaiki based just to finish it offfff berm busting also qualified activity in this region

vas also hping for x r Johnny to make a showing and come out to play?????

sunday if u have had enough of z bushes und ur camouflagen join us for a full offering und explore tukino before the big head off for the homeland No bushes here MEIN KOMERADEN flick the mud and bring out und ROOSTER - you know you vant 2

for now ve vill be vatching und vaiting - more soon - ve know whom u r

[suzieq]

Living in this region? - come join us AWAKINO on the FRI night and lets explore those gravel roads and take in those tunnels.


Leaving from Ak's as we will be join us or meet us enroute.

Many missed our ride at the weekend - short notice but to take in settled weather.


This will run rain or shine.




More details posted on this thread MARCH

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18th BAYLYS BEACH/POUTU ADVENTURE RIDE WEEKEND
Meet up out West 6:15 if you are riding up to take part in this ride sat mng. We will meet at Dargaville no later than 9am Caltex DARGAVILLE SERVO.

Otherwise we will meet you DARGAVILLE servo no later than 9am for our official registration and sign on $10 ride fee across the board and all must sign our new liability forms. New club new policies.
Ride must commence on time as we will be on the beach firstly.


Overnight will be www.kauricoasttop10 30 beds booked Here we look to have the same accomm cost for all who attend. If we fill our 30 bds, expect cost to be no more than $25 - $35 if our allocated beds are filled.

Bring shared food for cook up as we will do shared bbq cook up dinner on sat night also, also cutlery. WE have a vehicle that can take supplies over to our accomm (mention Gravel Crew if attending this ride) We will be back again for a short stop mid afternoon. The camp store only hs basic supplies, so bring lunch/snacks/plenty drinks. B-Y-o for sat night if you wish also. SUN will be more gravel for those wishing for. You choose YOUR exit as we will supply a serve up Sun also via Maungaturoto and exit via Waipu gravel roads also.

Pillions/partners welcome also We will have a vehicle that will also have others in tow so you will have company for the day. There are many things to explore and look at in this vicinity for your day. Plse bring YOUR cams. A must for this ride. We have a scenic place of interest for the SUN also. All welcome, come join in our new club. Looking like we now also have a tour guide for the day, this chap comes with a great sense of humour and he will take you out and about within close proximity of our accomm.

Camp facilities also available for cook up sun mng if you wish also.


SAT 25TH FEB: the confirmed date for our GRAVEL/ADVENTURE RIDING Sat 25thFEB
New to riding those gravel roads and short off-road sections or just looking to TOP UP on skills we have "EXP" instructors on hand
Meet at 9am BP BOMBAY for registration and sign on
We will utilise Les Batkin Reserve which will provide us with a great gravel area/also an off road section
and further along a longer stretch of gravel roading
After our training we will enjoy a guided ride out along the coastline over gravel roads that lead us out to Nikau Caves
COMPLIMENTS JOHN AND LINDA G for this training/JIM D assisting for the training.
SMALL training fee will be charged for this session. Registration and sign on Gravel Members $15 NON Gravel Members $25


03rd MARCH PORONUI EXPLORE/WHIRINAKI/RANGITAIKI BERM BUSTING AROUND THE MOUNTAIN/ SUN TUKINO EXPLORE (FOR MORE)


11THMARCH SUNDAY -

VERY FIRST SOUTH HEAD FOREST ADV RIDE - yes, IN South Head Forest

DUAL PURPOSE adv BIKES ONLY as this is what we are about - THIS IS A MNG RIDE, a beach run may be added if tides in our favour.
Bring lunch/snacks/plenty fluid. Registration and sign on taken at Shelley Beach - riders brief after sign on.

Gravel Club Members $15 Non Gravel Club Members $25 (this to cover forest/ride access fees)
WE MAY LOOK TO REPEAT THIS SOUTH HEAD FOREST ADV RIDE IN MAY ALSO AND WILL BE ON A SATURDAY

CONCEPT THIS SEASON: MORE TO TAKE IN SETTLED WEATHER





SAT - 07th APRIL -TA PORA/JOURNEYS END - one day gravel road riding

Two groups running for this one

CUT CATS - Group 1
Mid Rangers - Group 2
Plse ensure you are riding in the correct group so to cater for ALLLLL skill levels. New club new concepts. All makes and models of bikes, all skill levels welcome.

ONE DAY RIDE free to Gravel Club Members - $10 ride fee for NON Gravel Club Members


<<<<<<<<<<N E W>>>>>>>>>>
01st JUNE - QUEENS BIRTHDAY WEEKEND - JOIN US AWAKINO ON FRIDAY NIGHT
WILL BE A REPEAT OF OUR TUNNEL TOUR FROM THOSE WHO LIVE IN THE AREA

Details posted here MARCH, put these dates in your diary.





LABOUR WEEKEND OCTOBER - CAPE REINGA STINT
90 MILE BEACH/AHIPARA AND MORE................
WE ARE WORKING ON IT ALONG WITH MANY MORE
2 Groups will run for this one also as we will look to cover as much gravel and off road on the way up also

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03rd MARCH PORONUI EXPLORE/WHIRINAKI/RANGITAIKI BERM BUSTING AROUND THE MOUNTAIN/ SUN TUKINO EXPLORE (FOR MORE)

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Nestled in the secluded Taharua valley on New Zealand’s spectacular North Island is Poronui - the luxury wilderness lodge preferred by the world’s most discerning anglers, hunters and outdoor enthusiasts. Come and experience the magic of Poronui

Interested in joining us to visit PORONUI - you will need to pm to me to register your interest.
There will be a land access/ride fee to attend this portion of our ride.

In the afternoon we are planning on Whirinaki/Rangitaiki then back to Taupo for the evening.

On the Sun mng we will do a short TUKINO explore also before we head off for home for those that wish to get this in also.


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ADVENTURE RIDING HAS NEVER LOOKED SO GOOOOD

[Tony W]

[QUOTE=suzieq;1130253989]A THOUGHT FOR YOU MEIN KOMERADEN

VE VILL BE VATCHING AND VAITING plse be sure to hve plenty muddeen on der bootten und der pantten so that ve can quite clearly know u r z camouflagen unit (und mud has never been running so thick...................) LOL ve r liking this also

wishing to join us whirinaki ve vill post a time up closer for u to scuttle from z bushes 2 join vit us failing that be a bigger deveil und join in z whole of our day???????????????? Overnight sat und taken in z vorx vit us
the meaning here is vhy haf half the thrill ven u can hve the fullll pack

ve vill also do a loop round z mountain rangitaiki based just to finish it offfff berm busting also qualified activity in this region



.................

SCHITT !! MEIN BLUFFEN HAS BEEN CALLED :no:

EIN VILL HAF TO SUMMON XRJBRO2 FOR MEINSUPPORTEN :eek: AND MAYBE MORE STORMTROOPEN.

DAS VAS MEGA MUDUNDSCHLOSCHEN IN ZE PHOTOGRAPHEN !!!:mellow:

NEIN ! NEIN ! EIN VAS MISUNTERSTANDING ZE WHIRINAKI MILL FOREST IN ZE HAWKES BEY COAST.

MEINHAFGOTTENMEINSELFDEEPINITNOW :weep:


....SO....ZE MEETINGPLACEN ISS TAUPO MOBIL SAT 3 MARCH 9AM ??

[suzieq]

[QUOTE=suzieq;1130253989]A THOUGHT FOR YOU MEIN KOMERADEN

VE VILL BE VATCHING AND VAITING plse be sure to hve plenty muddeen on der bootten und der pantten so that ve can quite clearly know u r z camouflagen unit (und mud has never been running so thick...................) LOL ve r liking this also

wishing to join us whirinaki ve vill post a time up closer for u to scuttle from z bushes 2 join vit us failing that be a bigger deveil und join in z whole of our day???????????????? Overnight sat und taken in z vorx vit us
the meaning here is vhy haf half the thrill ven u can hve the fullll pack

ve vill also do a loop round z mountain rangitaiki based just to finish it offfff berm busting also qualified activity in this region



.................

SCHITT !! MEIN BLUFFEN HAS BEEN CALLED :no:

<<<<<<<<<<YOUR BLUFFEN HAS BEEN DULY CALLED OUT>>>>>>>>>>

I guess XR.CO. und ze Stormtroopers.COM have been duly caught out and Vill now be holden to tasken
You vanted mud I give you mud WHAT ELSE U EXPECTIN????? You WILL go home vit mud on YOUR bootten und pantten
ve KNOW WHO U R SUZIEQ VILL BE VATCHIN FOR YOU

So now I hav your good selfen and XR accompanied also????? Let me know numbers of expected stormtroopers und I will add you BROS to official list

EIN VILL HAF TO SUMMON XRJBRO2 FOR MEINSUPPORTEN :eek: AND MAYBE MORE STORMTROOPEN.

DAS VAS MEGA MUDUNDSCHLOSCHEN IN ZE PHOTOGRAPHEN !!!:mellow:

NEIN ! NEIN ! EIN VAS MISUNTERSTANDING ZE WHIRINAKI MILL FOREST IN ZE HAWKES BEY COAST.


NO MISUNTERSTANDING HERE SUNSHINE I VILL NOW ADD U BROS TO LISTEN PLSE CONFIRM NUMBERS IN TOW


MEINHAFGOTTENMEINSELFDEEPINITNOW :weep:
OMERADE

....SO....ZE MEETINGPLACEN ISS TAUPO MOBIL SAT 3 MARCH 9AM ?? RIGHT AREA RIGHT PLACE RIGHT TIME NUMBERS::::????


VE REALLY SPEAKIN THE SAME LANGUAGE MEIN KOMERADEN:Police:

[suzieq]

I HOPE U VILL BE ATTENDING THE FULL MONTY NOT HALF ??????:devil2:



AKA MORE SUN VE VILL VISIT TUKINO ALSO U MAY LIKEN WASH TIME IN ZE STREAM CROSSIN?????:laugh::laugh:



MORALE OF THIS RIDE:::::::: I HOPE U TAKKKEN ZIS IN......

NEVER HAVE HALF A PACK WHEN YOU CAN HAFT ZE WHOLE VORX.............................................. ......

[suzieq]

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[Tony W]

Where stay is Saturday night ?

Will you be komen towards Napier on Saturday mornings.
ie, which route will you be taking ?

:niceone:


Will spraken to troops viz numeren.

CZUR

[suzieq]

Just back from Poronui We have 16 thousand acres to be enjoying. This ride we will take in a very small amount of these lands.


Will be a mix of stream crossings/forestry roads/beech forests/grazing and tussock lands/high hilltop rides(challenge sections of our ride) large rock to be clambering over and more...............................


Register your interest to me prior to Friday of this week for last deadline bookings.
PM me direct if you are interested and how many are interested.


We will be at Poronui until approx 3pm and then we will head over to take a last blast over a forest deviation and thru Whirinaki.

Sat night can be back to Taupo - suggested accomm could be Stag Park Diner or Taupo Top 10.
If not wishing to take in TUKINO on the sun mng on the way home then exit strategy on the sat night.



There will be a ride fee/land access for this ride.
This ride is over private lands and we will travel along Taharua River which meets with the mighty Mohaka.

Our hosts will provide a WORKMANS lunch also on the completion of our ride.


ALL WISHING TO ATTEND THIS RIDE MUST CONFIRM DIRECTLY WITH ME as there will be a sign on and registration prior to attending this ride along with our liability form - these are requirements from Poronui also. We are looking to play this straight with out hosts, as Sept when STAG hunt season has finished we will again utilise this property and there will be many more challenge sections. You will need nobbs if attending this ride over the Sept season. Sept ride will take us higher up into the Taharua Valley hills and into the deer gaming blocks. The big stags at the moment will be pushing thru fences in the event of motorbike noise. So rollll on Sept.

This is a very first at this property and 16 thousand acres wow, hundreds of tracks and many more still to be mapped and used.


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[NordieBoy]

That looks good there...

[suzieq]

That looks good there...

Thanks

I cannot believe we are allowed to explore these lands. They are so very well maintained and also they are very diverse with what they do on this property. From horse riding/trout fishing/big game hunting/specialised animal breeding. Wow 16 thou acres. Magic. Poronui is also well off the main highway. You see those big hills but could not imagine how fantastic it is thru here.

We will be using walkie talkies as the tracks are numerous and we have only tapped into a small portion for this run. We will build on this run and will need to go over again and spend another day and do more tracks. The route we are riding this time alters as you ride thru the lands. They also have bee keepers that have off loaded 1000 hives onto the land as the bees like the manuka to which there is a huge amount of. They are just being collected and taken off now. There is also a SAFARI camp that is located down by the MOHAKA River and we may get to go there for a break stop also. Another hut on the property is called RED HUT and sleeps four also. We will be allowed that periodically also. This is going to offer huge potential to us that enjoy a variety of terrain to cross over. This ride takes you high up in those hills also and the views are awsome. Pumice tracks are awsome both summer and winter to ride over and suitable for bikes WITHOUT nobbs on also. Excellent traction and there are NO wash outs on this property also.

You should see if you South people can come up for the SEPT GAME route. This route can only be done once deer/stag hunt is finished. It will take you even further up into those hills into the big hunt blocks. It will have many more technical tracks than what we will do this time. Far more forestry based and much higher into to those hills. So for Sept we will run two routes. I will post up more pics maybe next couple days.

When we are able to check out the Game Blocks I will mail you pics of this also.

Poronui like us dual purpose riders that take in our environs, and they find us in fitting with their principals also. So wow for us. A Play Block of land.

Now twice per year also. Fantastic.

Thanks for the NICE comment.
I am always on the look out for much more of this, and know there must be other places for us to explore.

[suzieq]

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Riding around The Corner we come across WHY ARE WE STUCK????

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This 4 x 4 low to the ground and was stuck solid

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Our bikes parked up and we pushed the car backwards

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Come join Us This is excellent

[Tony W]

Simply Awesome!

What a massive effort you are putting in.

High 5 !

[Night Falcon]

triffic pickies. Its amazing the places you can get those big adventure bikes with not much more than road tires on the rear end :corn:

[fridayflash]

wwhat a truly FANTASTIC place suzi!!!!
ive ridden in portions of land surrounding this but never actually on poronui
ill be coming along with El presidente (tony w) lol
thats for sure

are you familiar with the 'kaimanawa wall' ? its a bit of bare rock wall along
clements mill road..the rida might go past it..some say it was made by ancient stonecutters
but looks like a natural thing to me...may be a minor point of interest anyways lol

[suzieq]

triffic pickies. Its amazing the places you can get those big adventure bikes with not much more than road tires on the rear end :corn:

thanks it is always a compromise with an adv bike but jim and tim enjoy the F800's as much as they enjoy our KTM fleet


we love long distance riding and then of course the explore that comes with......................


our ktm's are not such a nice comfort ride to get here but the F800 pefect for the long travel and very good over pumice also


great having pumice tracks to ride over can be ridden winter and summer as it drains really welll

[suzieq]

wwhat a truly FANTASTIC place suzi!!!!
ive ridden in portions of land surrounding this but never actually on poronui
ill be coming along with El presidente (tony w) lol
thats for sure

are you familiar with the 'kaimanawa wall' ? its a bit of bare rock wall along
clements mill road..the rida might go past it..some say it was made by ancient stonecutters
but looks like a natural thing to me...may be a minor point of interest anyways lol


will quiz Poronui about it

sounds great OFF ROAD here on Kiwi Biker will prob know about this as he has lived and worked in this area for many years

will quiz him also He knows pretty much nearly all tracks around these parts

[MXNUT]

Wow, that looks like an awesome area to play in. :niceone:
Wont be able to make the March date :no:, but will be very keen to join in on the september ride if you do it again then.

Excellent job gaining access to these otherwise unaccessable spots :first:

[suzieq]

Simply stunning weather and an awsome weekend gravel/beach run and forest ADV riding


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[suzieq]

Once again another excellent mng was had. A big thanks to John G and also Jim D. A very comprehensive format was organised and many new skills mentioned and taken on board.

Herding it thru the long grasses and 4 x 4 wheel drive tracks

[suzieq]

03rd MARCH PORONUI EXPLORE/WHIRINAKI/RANGITAIKI BERM BUSTING AROUND THE MOUNTAIN/ SUN TUKINO EXPLORE (FOR MORE)
Please contact me no later than Weds as this is the last closing date for registration for this ride.


11THMARCH SUNDAY -

VERY FIRST SOUTH HEAD FOREST ADV RIDE - yes, IN South Head Forest

DUAL PURPOSE adv BIKES as this is what we are about - THIS IS A MNG RIDE, a beach run MAY be added if tides are in our favour.
Bring lunch/snacks/plenty fluid. Registration and sign on taken at Shelley Beach - 9am - Riders brief after sign on.

Gravel Club Members $15 Non Gravel Club Members $25 (this to cover forest/ride access fees)
WE MAY LOOK TO REPEAT THIS SOUTH HEAD FOREST ADV RIDE IN MAY ALSO AND WILL BE ON A SATURDAY


CONCEPT THIS SEASON: MORE TO TAKE IN SETTLED WEATHER





SAT - 07th APRIL -TA PORA/JOURNEYS END - one day gravel road riding
Two groups running for this one

CUT CATS - Group 1
Mid Rangers - Group 2
Plse ensure you are riding in the correct group so to cater for ALLLLL skill levels. New club new concepts. All makes and models of bikes, all skill levels welcome.

ONE DAY RIDE free to Gravel Club Members - $10 ride fee for NON Gravel Club Members



<<<<<<<<<>>>>>>>>>
01st JUNE - QUEENS BIRTHDAY WEEKEND - JOIN US AWAKINO ON FRIDAY NIGHT
WILL BE A REPEAT OF OUR TUNNEL TOUR FROM THOSE WHO LIVE IN THE AREA

Details posted here MARCH, put these dates in your diary.



19thMAY - Kaiwaka one hour farmland tour - details posted shortly


NEW AND UPCOMING FOR SEPT POSS 16TH SEPT - PORONUI ON SAFARI ADV RIDE
Ride high up into the 16thousand acres of this property into the Big Deer and Stag Hunt Blocks. Visit transmittor towers and high scenic views. More details posted shortly. Private ride by registration only.


NEW FOR LABOUR WEEKEND OCT - MOTU MADNESS - Ride will be over private farmlands and down to visit the Motu River itself
Will cross approx 30 stream crossings on our journey thru. Two groups will be running and we will look to catch up throughout the ride itself.
Free ride for gravel club members and a ride fee for NON gravel club members. Accomm being organised along with lamb on the spit.
More details posted shortly.


NEW AND STILL TO BE WORKED INTO THIS CALENDAR????? ANOTHER PRIVATE BLOCK HAS COME TO HAND
DETAILS SHORTLY THIS WILL OFFER COASTAL VIEWS AND BE AUCKLAND BASED ALONG WITH ACCESS TO FORESTRY TRAILS
WILL ALSO BE BIG BIKE FRIENDLY AND WE WILL LOOK AFTER MID RANGER RIDERS ALSO
ALL SKILL LEVELS WELCOME AND OUR ROUTES WE WILL PLAN AROUND BIG BIKE FRIENDLY RIDING ALSO

This ride poss over winter - maybe June or July Details to hand shortly

BERM BUSTING FOR THOSE THAT WISH TO TAKE IT OUT THERE ALSO THE KTM'S WILL BE ON TAP ALSO


- CAPE REINGA STINT
90 MILE BEACH/AHIPARA AND MORE................
WE ARE WORKING ON IT ALONG WITH MANY MORE
2 Groups will run for this one also as we will look to cover as much gravel and off road on the way up also

[suzieq]

I have purchased a domain name for our new club.
This will help to keep our upcoming rides in a static state. This is very much work in progess but I am working on this a small portion each day.



http://www.northerngraveladventureridersnz.com/index.html



http://www.weebly.com/weebly/main.php


S Q

[suzieq]

The adverse incoming weather this sat has caused us to reschedule our visit to the Poronui lands.

Our hosts have now forwarded us a postponement date being the 31st March.
We will be running with this new date and will plan our routes etc around this new date.


Not available on the 03rd???? you may now be able to join us on the 31st.

Please pm me for any interest in this.


THIS WEEKEND:
We are running in a new bike and will be down Taupo this weekend.

Looking for gravel road riding??????
We will be Taupo based and will maybe do a Pureora forest explore on the sat FORECAST Rain, Rain and Poss More Rain.

See you there.............

pm me if you are interested in a Something To Do Ride At The weekend..............................

Will be heading back to Taupo on the sat night and we have something extra special planned for a Sun ride. You will need to be there to find out............. or just view my pics next weeek......................

Sun will be a ride to a high lookout point.................... more on Sunday


S Q

[suzieq]

Our new web site is beginning to take shape

A new box has arrived at the CycleSpot Euro store

What could be in this box????

Enter my competition

1) You will need to describe correctly what product you think may be in THE SAID box

Being a recipient of Short Syndrome - a major rebuild project will be underway

2) Guess correctly what YOU think this might entail and what bits and pieces may have been purchased???

All eligible to enter and a prize wil be issued to the closest winner Prize drawn 31st March Winner notified close to that date once we have scrutinized all entries.
Winner to collect or arrange collection of THEIR prize from CycleSpot Euro Store new store located Barry's Point Road Takapuna

So put those thinking caps on and lets be with this............


Note: a new pic clue will be loaded onto our web site maybe every second day I promise it will get easier closer to the draw date.... no I will make it easier with each pic


Use our new web site and enter online


http://www.weebly.com/weebly/main.php

[suzieq]

03rd MARCH PORONUI EXPLORE/WHIRINAKI/RANGITAIKI BERM BUSTING AROUND THE MOUNTAIN/ SUN TUKINO EXPLORE (FOR MORE)
Please contact me no later than Weds as this is the last closing date for registration for this ride.
PORONUI HAS BEEN RESCHEDULED TO THE 31ST MARCH DUE TO THE WEATHER BOMB AT THE WEEKEND


11THMARCH SUNDAY -

VERY FIRST SOUTH HEAD FOREST ADV RIDE - yes, IN South Head Forest

DUAL PURPOSE adv BIKES as this is what we are about - THIS IS A MNG RIDE, a beach run MAY be added if tides are in our favour.
Bring lunch/snacks/plenty fluid. Registration and sign on taken at Shelley Beach - 9am - Riders brief after sign on.

Gravel Club Members $15 Non Gravel Club Members $25 (this to cover forest/ride access fees)
WE MAY LOOK TO REPEAT THIS SOUTH HEAD FOREST ADV RIDE AFTER FORESTRY HUNTING SEASON WHICH WILL BE FINISHED SEPTEMBER ALSO AND WILL BE ON A SATURDAY


CONCEPT THIS SEASON: MORE TO TAKE IN SETTLED WEATHER





SAT - 07th APRIL -TA PORA/JOURNEYS END - one day gravel road riding
Two groups running for this one

CUT CATS - Group 1
Mid Rangers - Group 2
Plse ensure you are riding in the correct group so to cater for ALLLLL skill levels. New club new concepts. All makes and models of bikes, all skill levels welcome.

ONE DAY RIDE free to Gravel Club Members - $10 ride fee for NON Gravel Club Members



<<<<<<<<<>>>>>>>>>
01st JUNE - QUEENS BIRTHDAY WEEKEND - JOIN US AWAKINO ON FRIDAY NIGHT
WILL BE A REPEAT OF OUR TUNNEL TOUR FROM THOSE WHO LIVE IN THE AREA
This ride will also take in the vast amount of grvel roads running thru to Raglan and also the Waitomo areas.

We will also cover coastal gravel roads over our journey.


Details posted here MARCH, put these dates in your diary.




19thMAY - Kaiwaka one hour farmland tour - details posted shortly


NEW AND UPCOMING FOR SEPT POSS 16TH SEPT - PORONUI ON SAFARI ADV RIDE
Ride high up into the 16thousand acres of this property into the Big Deer and Stag Hunt Blocks. Visit transmittor towers and high scenic views. More details posted shortly. Private ride by registration only.


NEW FOR LABOUR WEEKEND OCT - MOTU MADNESS - Ride will be over private farmlands and down to visit the Motu River itself
Will cross approx 30 stream crossings on our journey thru. Two groups will be running and we will look to catch up throughout the ride itself.
Free ride for gravel club members and a ride fee for NON gravel club members. Accomm being organised along with lamb on the spit.
More details posted shortly.


NEW AND STILL TO BE WORKED INTO THIS CALENDAR????? ANOTHER PRIVATE BLOCK HAS COME TO HAND
DETAILS SHORTLY THIS WILL OFFER COASTAL VIEWS AND BE AUCKLAND BASED ALONG WITH ACCESS TO FORESTRY TRAILS
WILL ALSO BE BIG BIKE FRIENDLY AND WE WILL LOOK AFTER MID RANGER RIDERS ALSO
ALL SKILL LEVELS WELCOME AND OUR ROUTES WE WILL PLAN AROUND BIG BIKE FRIENDLY RIDING ALSO

This ride poss over winter - maybe June or July Details to hand shortly

BERM BUSTING FOR THOSE THAT WISH TO TAKE IT OUT THERE ALSO THE KTM'S WILL BE ON TAP ALSO


- CAPE REINGA STINT
90 MILE BEACH/AHIPARA AND MORE................
WE ARE WORKING ON IT ALONG WITH MANY MORE
2 Groups will run for this one also as we will look to cover as much gravel and off road on the way up also


FOR MORE DETAILS ON OUR RIDES OR JUST INFO IN GENERAL:

Visit our new web site (work in progress and I will add to this periodically)

www.northerngraveladventureriders.com

[suzieq]

A good call it was to call off and to reschedule our Poronui adv ride at the weekend. A thanks to our Poronui hosts who have rescheduled our date to ride over their lands to the 31st March.

Listening to the radio tirelessly to find out when the storm would pass and so bring out those bikes for a small explore, we were advised tht the tail end would be over around the 10am mark on the sat mng. The winds were so big they called off the Taupo Iron Man event and that has not happened in very many years. A first in quite some time. So 9:30am we met up at the mobil at Taupo Lake Front nd did indeed put together a small explore mission.

I have not ridden in winds this big in a few months and was giving it second thoughts as we were parked up waiting for our KTM visitor to arrive on his 690 ADV bike. Just being parked was not good. Tough and go if the bikes would stay upright ??? But Jim did give me a talking to about being able to ride a bike in ALLLL weather conditions. So it was thought to be a good experience also.

WE decided to venture out and over to Pureora forestry and then we thought we would get some shelter once tucked away inside. The ride out the back of Kinloch was a bit hairy in places but the small XT held its own and we did manage to make it to Pureora in one piece. Taking in one or two new gravel roads on the way over those big hill ridgelines in the open places very scarey and I frequently got blown off my wheel tracks and into the thick stuff in the middle of the roads. Was not sure in places whether to open the XT up to the max or slow it down ???? No one was around and the boys had long goneeeeeee So decided to open her up and cut through it was prob the best option.

Making it to Pureora itself the big winds had held the rains back so now it was time to stop roadside and to gear it up. Big rain and a soaking was now to be had. But great explores in many of the side roads running thru there also. After our explore we pushed on to Whakamaru and a nice warm up for a brief time before pushing on again into the Waikaiti Valley to do some more exploring. Another full day was had.

Those big winds played havoc with the new Shoei helmet and was constantly buffeting my head in every direction. The wind picks up that helmet quite a lot. Also hanging off the sides of the small XT with the big wind gusts to try and stay upright and stop being blown across the road with those cross winds quite a mission.

Great ride and excellent company and a right buffeting was had.


Sunday another KTM joined with the lads and they set off to do a SPECIAL explore. They rode up the second highest hilltop in Taupo and took in fantastic views over the Lake Taupo and Kinloch areas and also visited the transmittor station. From here they set off out to do more explore missions over that side of the country and found many many more new gravel roads.


Another excellent weekend.



Looking forwards to catching up with many on our very first South Head Forest ride coming up this weekend. This is a very first for our new club and a new experience this club will be working to build on. Here we will be riding on the back of Forestry permit. We wish to thank Forestry for this privilege.

[suzieq]

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A big thanks for providing us with the access for our Special viewing

[Gremlin]

Would the Shelly Beach meeting place be here: http://maps.google.co.nz/maps?q=Shelly+Beach,+Auckland&hl=en&sll=-41.244772,172.617188&sspn=33.655822,77.519531&oq=shelly+beach&hnear=Shelly+Beach,+Auckland&t=h&z=12

?

[suzieq]

Would the Shelly Beach meeting place be here: http://maps.google.co.nz/maps?q=Shelly+Beach,+Auckland&hl=en&sll=-41.244772,172.617188&sspn=33.655822,77.519531&oq=shelly+beach&hnear=Shelly+Beach,+Auckland&t=h&z=12

?


http://maps.google.co.nz/maps?q=Shelly+Beach,+Auckland&hl=en&sll=-41.244772,172.617188&sspn=33.655822,77.519531&oq=shelly+beach&hnear=Shelly+Beach,+Auckland&t=h&z=12

Directions:
End S H 16 turn left and head towards Parakai and onto South Head Road

Those with SMALL fuel tanks with a range of less than 180kms fuel range turn right and head into Helensville township and gas up your bikes first before back onto South Head Road and then into SHelley Beach. Shelley Beach turnoff will be on your right hand side.
Turning right????? beware this is a turnoff that will hit you quickly. We are using the small camp store at Shelley Beach itself. No fuel here, only refreshment stop. Make sure you also have enough liquid and snacks to last also. Attending a beach run AFTER the ride and a small fuel range??? good idea to bring that extra fuel to top up. I can arrange fuel cans to be delivered back to Shelley Beach Store for collection later. More sooon.

Sign on/riders brief and then you will be sent on up the highway again.

Exact fuel range for this ride will be posted here by the end of this week.

For those with less than 180kms of fuel make sure you register at Shelly Heach with a FULL tank. You could look to bring a 5Litre with you as we can store it for you also.

More at the end of this week.

[suzieq]

Gas up your bikes at Helensville prior to attending our pre registration at Shelley Beach 9am

If you can make 180kms out of your fuel tank that should be enough for our mng.


Beach run MAY be added for those that wish after our forest stint.


We run Rain or Shine on the Sunday.


S Q


http://www.northerngraveladventureridersnz.com/index.html


our new web site for what to expect

[Crisis management]

No guarantees but I will try to be there for 9.00am, sounds like a good ride!

High tide at Muriwai is at 1.00pm so unless you're feeling really macho it won't be ridable until 4.00pm...... conversely it would be a good morning ride up there at 7.30 to get to Shelley beach for 9.00, maybe via Wilson road?


Can I get up that early? :sleep:

[Devil]

Can you please tell me what mng stands for? You seem to use it everywhere and it makes no sense whatsoever.
Minge? Mange? Mangere in the house, yo?

[.chris]

No guarantees but I will try to be there for 9.00am, sounds like a good ride!

High tide at Muriwai is at 1.00pm so unless you're feeling really macho it won't be ridable until 4.00pm...... conversely it would be a good morning ride up there at 7.30 to get to Shelley beach for 9.00, maybe via Wilson road?


Can I get up that early? :sleep:

I will also be in the maybe column for this ride.
Ian, the trip up the beach can be quicker than the road (if you know what I mean :whistle:)

[Crisis management]

I will also be in the maybe column for this ride.
Ian, the trip up the beach can be quicker than the road (if you know what I mean :whistle:)

No, no idea what you mean.... :whistle:



If I do go then I would be at the Muriwai carpark (entrance to the beach) at say 7.45 ish if any other law abiding citizens were interested?
For me, it will be a saturday evening decision so if your relying on me, don't.

[Devil]

There is a possibility i'll be there on the barge. Mild allergy to sand however on the GSA...

[Gremlin]

Can you please tell me what mng stands for? You seem to use it everywhere and it makes no sense whatsoever.
Minge? Mange? Mangere in the house, yo?
It's morning dear...

Can we also sign up to the club on the day? Haven't seen details on how to join... and then have the club price? So $40 for the day (25 membership + 15 fee)?

[Bikemad]

Can you please tell me what mng stands for? You seem to use it everywhere and it makes no sense whatsoever.
Minge? Mange? Mangere in the house, yo?

think it's morning fella

[raftn]

It's morning dear...

Can we also sign up to the club on the day? Haven't seen details on how to join... and then have the club price? So $40 for the day (25 membership + 15 fee)?

Yes mate that will be fine. $40 Contact Sue on steelmaiden1250@hotmail.com and she will forward YOU A FORM, BUT WE WILL HAVE SOME ON THE DAY SO YOU CAN PAY ON THE DAY.

[Bikemad]

Yes mate that will be fine. $40 Contact Sue on steelmaiden1250@hotmail.com and she will forward YOU A FORM, BUT WE WILL HAVE SOME ON THE DAY SO YOU CAN PAY ON THE DAY.

sweet..........can i jump on that offer too please..............have already been in touch with Sue but as i don't have a printer at home the ol fashion pen n paper thing works better for me
lookin forward to this bigtime

[suzieq]

It's morning dear...

Can we also sign up to the club on the day? Haven't seen details on how to join... and then have the club price? So $40 for the day (25 membership + 15 fee)?




pm me for a membership form and i will mail you one

Yes for a single rider our club membership is $25 per annun to cover our insurance per annum for each and every rider - we will have public liability insurance and also fire insurance coming to a club near you very shortly

I will have membership forms on hand with me for our registration also - Single CLUB MEMBER rider on Sunday is $15 to cover our access fees to forestry

WE must pay for each and every rider for access to Forestry - We are well aware that we must ALWAYS strive for LEGAL access to forestry areas


Catch you up on sun mng or pm me for a form


S Q

our new web site also has a contact page to send me requests and i will mail everyone also, can join our club thru our contact page also

http://www.northerngraveladventureridersnz.com/index.html

[suzieq]

please either email me or pm me and I will link you with a form for membership

or.................



fill in the contact form at the back of new web site with a request and I can then email direct to your email addie

or...................


join on the south head ride or at any of our rides on the day
membership forms will be available on any of our rides on the day also



S Q

[suzieq]

There is a possibility i'll be there on the barge. Mild allergy to sand however on the GSA...



Come one, come alllll two routes will be a happening those that like to take it to the loose stuff we will provide it for you........ those that like the hard thick stuff we willl meet our loose bro's up further down the trail............


That's what we are about.................

[Crisis management]

There is a possibility i'll be there on the barge. Mild allergy to sand however on the GSA...

Ya big jessie.... I'll bring the camera to show everyone how well you do!

[Devil]

Ya big jessie.... I'll bring the camera to show everyone how well you do!

You've pre-cursed me. Darn it.

[Gremlin]

It's not so much the GSA having a mild allergy to sand, it's more that the sand doesn't want to be around when we roll over, buggering off and leaving us to try and ride in a trench... :weep:

[suzieq]

More hours of work has been put in and our new club web site is looking great. This will be an ongoing process, but one that I am working on. Many more pages to be added and loaded.


http://www.northerngraveladventureridersnz.com/index.html

[Bikemad]

yep......it's looking good Suzie............now on my favourites list
see you sunday

[Voltaire]

yep......it's looking good Suzie............now on my favourites list
see you sunday

Been following this thread and it looks like fun..... once I sell my roadbike might have to get some rego for the XR 400 ( sat unused since I bought it in Dec..:()

[Bikemad]

yeah go on Volty............a BFTP gravel riders club perhaps?

[suzieq]

Been following this thread and it looks like fun..... once I sell my roadbike might have to get some rego for the XR 400 ( sat unused since I bought it in Dec..:()



More than welcome onboard for some good times


Remember New Club New Concepts ALL makes and models of bikes ALLL welcome YOU CAN DO IT !!!!!!

[suzieq]

Hey, Sue, What's In THAT BOX???? about to begin:


PART TWO OF OUR COMPETITION NOW UNDERWAY:
You must now guess correctly our Bike Project Rebuild - work is currenly underway to make this bike lower - guess correctly what parts you think may be used and also what work may be underway??? All correct entries names will go into That Hat and one prize will be drawn for our local entrants and another prize for our overseas entrants. Also a prize for the wackiets guessing that has been going on - amazing what COULD have been in THAT BOX???



http://www.northerngraveladventureridersnz.com/fun-competition-hey-sue-whats-in-the-box.html

There is an entry form on the bottom of the page in the link above:

Entries close 31st March Winners drawn and notified close to this date.

[suzieq]

Head out via the motorway that will take you out to Helensville. Fuel range less than 180KMS??? Turn right into Helensville and fuel up that bike, plse arrive at our registration with a full tank of gas. Bring spare fuel if you require to fuel up also once we are inside the forestry gates. Fuel cannisters can be collected on your exit out of forestry.

So from Helensville, head back out again on South Head Road and ride THRU Parakai. Continue onwards about 20 mins more riding and on your right hand side you will come across a very sharp bend to your right and the turnoff will come out at you very quickly on your right hand side. SHELLEY BEACH turnoff has a one only store and a beach front. Plse be puncutal as you are able on the Sunday.

On commencement of our ride, as tides are not in our favour and to get thru the ride that has been planned for us, we will exit back out to Helensville township for early afternoon luncheon. A break of 30 mins will be taken to fuel up those bikes, take a lunch break and then we will regroup and for those that wish we will take you on a gravel road ride and lead you back out to exit for home on the motorway link. So make this your choice , LESS IS MORE OR MORE IS MORE........................ (I am thinking the latter)


S Q

[suzieq]

It is looking highly possible that we will have an overseas AROUND THE WORLD ADVENTURE RIDER riding amongst us tomorrow.

Let's all give him a WARM welcome and LET'S ALL TAKE HIM FOR A RIDE........................:cool::cool:



Let's see if you can spot the mystery rider on the very different bike and give him a warm welcome to Northern Gravel Adventure Riders Nz




S Q

[suzieq]

Visiting the lands of Poronui will be a very first for adventure riding over their lands and an experience I feel very proud to have been able to organise.

Please take a look at the Poronui web site to take in further information as to what they do on their lands.
Interested in attending this ride pm me for registration details. They have a lot of General Information on their web site also as to what services
they also like to offer whilst you are enjoying your overnight stay at Poronui Station.

http://www.poronui.com/


S Q

[suzieq]

To all those that braved the big rains and headed out to Shelley Beach for our registration and also to meet and great with our overseas visitor, well done indeed. Waking up first thing on the mng OF and AFTER listening to the many comments re (geeze I looked out my window this mng and thought thanks but no thanks) but then it just seemed to happen, and they made it to our registration.

Me, I left home 6:30am to meet with our guest rider Adam Shani overseas traveller from Israel who has been travelling around the world now for many years. I was scheduled to meet up with him 7am at Helensville township and it was one dark/wet ride out also. Adam said to us all, that to make this dream of travelling around the world happen Don't Just Dream It Do It..... From the case files of One Very Tough Day At The Office. This statement drew many laughs from us also. Adam told us all that he could still now be working on his parents farm in Israel and would prob today still be tending the fields and working on the farm until the day he died. So he had a dream to explore the world and he has made that dream happen. It has been an awsome experience to meet up with such a worldly travelled person. What a lovely person Adam is.

Our day began with our registration to attend our forestry ride and by this time the weather was balmy and very overcast. But No Rain the whole ride, and it made for excellent ride conditions in the forest also. Wow, I would consider myself highly spoilt to have that as MY playground to play amongst each and every day. The GATES were unlocked and we entered forbidden territory. And yes, without a permit highly forbidden.

We were ushered thru and then led on a tour offering our adv riders a bit more of a play amongst the sand berm areas and several loops wre travelled thru. The second group rode the forestry gravel roads to meet up with further along. Out from this we headed towards a lovely track leading us thru the pine trees and the roads had thick thick chunks strewn on them for quite a bit and also a lot of this was concealed by the pine needles dropping off overhead. This was excellent riding.

My zest soon came to an end when we were led thru (just a tiny weee section of sandy bermie area that also had the pine needle coverage happening - concealment tactics happening) The road led down, down and then just down. We parked up for a break alongside a massive drop off due to huge soil erosion. Well spotted beachside along with the unusually calm tide two dead sharks lying belly up. This made for some interest from the group. This was an excellent experience and the many many differing bikes amongst us, even those of the big GS1200cc BMW bikes also made it thru with no probs.

When we made it back from our first loop we took another break and then our forestry leader (who was also off to conduct a FURTHER 3 hours of training for his upcoming event) then ushered the cut cats another thrill time out amongst it alll. Another gravel road route was also on offer for those that wished to take it out there again.

A very big thanks to forestry for this whole experience. This is an excellent playground to learn to ride those gravel roads and to also take in a few more slight off roading skills. This whole mng was rideable by all of the bikes that attended and I felt a great skill basing was had by all that attended also. Travelling over a wide variety of terrain is always excellent for upskilling.



We arrive at our entrance to forestry to begin our ride.


Adam Shani and HP2 will be leaving us this Weds to see what those Aussies are up to??? Welcome to Neil and Rachel - Jess will be so plsed to have another pillion along with her also

Phew this lad Making It Allll Look Just Tooo Easy - AND He Was Off For "ANOTHER 3 HOURS of TRAINING" for his Upcoming Comp Riding!!


Home-grown and completely "Kiwi Talent"


Our Club FISH ON THAT BIKE any which BIKE "Go Ian Go" and thanks for the "LINES" thru the soft stuff!!!


"World Traveller" Adam Shani and HP2



KTM ing it .................


and enjoying the bike Looking good David


The "Tiger" manages a possie in the middle of........................ Mike and Rogey share a space with our new TIGER


Meanwhile FOREST SIDE EL braving the rain and joining us and is parked up next to "ROGEY's GRAVEL RASH ADVENTURES" More Bling For Your Bux


DIALLING "0800 FORESTSIDE REPAIRS" you don't know then call geeze "I Don't Know"??????

hmmm I think this tiny wee small part has just fallen off Sue????? nevr mind dial "0800forestside repairs will you" ??? It Works Every Time

Having TAMED THE TIGER our MAX enjoys some Lax Out TIME



http://www.northerngraveladventureridersnz.com/march-11th---2012-south-head-mng-adv-ride.html

[suzieq]

New web site has our second collection of pics to view.



http://www.northerngraveladventureridersnz.com/11thmarch-2012-south-head-mng-adv-ride.html

[suzieq]

https://www.facebook.com/groups/northerngravelridersnz/378197938875166/#!/photo.php?v=389248434436191



Thanks to our club member Ian for making this vid clip for us


Wow and excellent ride and loads of new skills to be learnt, and what a lot of fun.

[Horney1]

Hey looks like a good gathering, a few familiar faces. Now that I've got my computer sorted out again I can see what's going on & get in on the action. I started reading the thread thinking sounds like enduro, my 990 would be too heavy, but I see I'd be in similar company.

Hmmm, Poronui. I'll have to look into it...

[suzieq]

Hey looks like a good gathering, a few familiar faces. Now that I've got my computer sorted out again I can see what's going on & get in on the action. I started reading the thread thinking sounds like enduro, my 990 would be too heavy, but I see I'd be in similar company.

Hmmm, Poronui. I'll have to look into it...


http://www.northerngraveladventureridersnz.com/31stmarch---poronui-station-adv-ride-taupo-based.html

HEREZ hoping the weather PERSON does not do a repeat with the Weather BOMB that hit TAUPO on the 03rd and this should be great.


S Q

[dino3310]

Hey looks like a good gathering, a few familiar faces. Now that I've got my computer sorted out again I can see what's going on & get in on the action. I started reading the thread thinking sounds like enduro, my 990 would be too heavy, but I see I'd be in similar company.

Hmmm, Poronui. I'll have to look into it...

The way you ride your gonna have a bucket load of fun down there:Punk:

[Horney1]

The way you ride your gonna have a bucket load of fun down there:Punk:

Haha, I've got half worn heidenaus front and rear though. Rode through a decent front slide/tank slapper in the dirt the other weekend so I guess they've still got enough grip for a bit of fun.
259745259747

..about the only decent images I got from my Cam I ended up returning to the shop

[suzieq]

After our Poronui Visit, we still have a f e w spare hours to burn thru...............

A Sat afternoon to clean up we will be:2thumbsup:2thumbsup



Wait, Sun there's more.............
http://www.northerngraveladventureridersnz.com/31st-march---whats-after-poronui-sue.html

[suzieq]

SUPERBIKE CHAMPS COME DOWN TO BARRY'S POINT ROAD



The stores at Barry's Road held a late night opening and the BOYS came to visit the stores ............. This is my account of......

<iframe width="420" height="315" src="http://www.youtube.com/embed/Vhn6uDT6_iA" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen></iframe>

[suzieq]

NEWS IN FROM MONICA:

http://www.redbull.co.nz/cs/Satellite/en_NZ/Event/city-scramble-2012-021243160842669

Darryl isn't going, we invited him but he is too cool for us ;) Dominic is here safe and sound and has a bike lined up. Other Internationals include Jarvis, Letti, Bolton, Geoff Aaron, Dan Hemingway and of course Scott Bouverie :)

[suzieq]

New ride details have now been loaded and more will be added as we gear closer to this our very brand NEW adventure ride:

Numbers will be limited and a fee will be charged for the mark out and making of this ride: Your dinner sat night and also extra mural activities on sundown

To register your interst and to book YOUR placing contact: steelmaiden1250@hotmail.com to secure your placing.


Further details have been loaded on our new web site link. More details later.



http://www.northerngraveladventureridersnz.com/labour-weekend-motu-madness.html

[suzieq]

Still to be added to the web site details:


This Ride will be passing through private land. 2 Maori corporations / Hill country stations & forestry blocks & 2 privately owned high country stations as well as

S Q
http://www.northerngraveladventureridersnz.com/labour-weekend-motu-madness.html

[suzieq]

http://www.northerngraveladventureridersnz.com/31st-march-after-poronui-station-we-willll-travel-over.html

http://bmwor.org.nz/forum/index.php/topic,2615.0.html


The new bike is going really well and it was fun taking in the new deviation that has now been prepared to gain access onto the 4 x 4 tracks.

The weather is also looking good, so this should be a great ride.


S Q

[tri boy]

Numbers will be limited and a fee will be charged for the mark out and making of this ride:

Hmmmm,
This adv riding gig is certainly changing.
Don't get me wrong, I understand alot of work goes into organising rides. (done a few myself).
But getting paid had never crossed my mind. (XR/DR/ stinky riders are usually broke the day after pay day anyhow):shutup:

[Night Falcon]

Hmmmm,
This adv riding gig is certainly changing.
Don't get me wrong, I understand alot of work goes into organising rides. (done a few myself).
But getting paid had never crossed my mind. (XR/DR/ stinky riders are usually broke the day after pay day anyhow):shutup:

+1 jaffa's are always flush with cash...not like us poor southern boys :confused: besides, If I don't run the risk of getting lost, yelled or shot at for riding where I shouldn't, doing as litte preperation as possible and dragging other simliarly non equiped and gullable adventure entusiasts along with me with little (no) support, then it ain't much of an adv ride :facepalm:

[suzieq]

WE now have people making and marking our rides for us, which is excellent and some of these rides are over PRIVATE lands to which we are charged a "Group Fee" also. Many, many property owners ask Does Your Club Have A Permit???? Liability is a huge concern to property/station/forestry owners, and this question needed to be answered. The Flushing Out Of Cash????? How to FLUSH OUT CASH????

This New Club has been an excellent exercise, and to find from this result that we have so many who like this idea and to have joined our club accordingly is wonderful. We now have the funds to purchase our CLUB permit. This provides us with Fire Insurance and also Public Liability cover. Each member that has chosen to join us now owns a small portion of this club's permit and cover. Owning a permit has come about not from talking about the idea of having an actual ADV club, aka idle chat, but from the actual hard time and effort month after month Planning/Organising etc etc etc etc etc etc etc the list goes on - since we first started this club beginning of this year, and has now resulted in that we are now up and running and SAVING funds from each and every ride has given us the funds for this our goal, to own our club permit.

This Club now also has a brand new sponsor behind us also. I feel so very very proud of everything that I have achieved. To have many behind me that also like this concept and now also a sponsor who also likes the hard work and time and effort that has been put into this is payback to me and more than everything that I could ever have hoped for.

It is awsome tht people are now taking interest in providing these rides for us and we are more than happy to pay a small fee for time taken to provide us with a ride. We fully appreciate the time and effort it takes for someone to spend many hours on our behalf to make these rides for us. Thanks very much for your feedback.

Our forestry access also unfortunately does NOT get given to us for FREE either, and as a new club we look to follow in accordance to forestry guidelines and to have permitted access also, sad but true. Permits for legal access to areas is not FREE and does not come cheap either.


If you wish at any time to provide our new club with a mapped and marked out ride please do not hesitate to contact us. We appreciate the valuable time taken to provide these wonderful rides month after month for our members who have chosen to join us. We now also have a permit behind us and rides can now be made legally into forestry areas on the back of our club permit. We look forwards to having more like minded people on board to assist with the future of our club ADV planning of our rides. We wish to have an actual ADV riding club for everyone to enjoy and for more to come on board and to assist. We will also look to follow in the correct guidelines also.

We also notice there is a huge intake at each and every one of the more expensive five star high quality ADV rides that are currently being provided by BUSINESS ADV riding companies both here in the North Island and also the South Island. Business is booming for them and every one of their rides are FULLL. There seems to be a HUGE interest in also attending these quality five star ADV rides also. This also applies to the five star quality training sessions that are also being hosted around the country, the intakes are also full. Many that attend these five star quality ADV rides and tours/training sessions are Kiwi Bikers also???? I personally know of quite a few???

Thanks once again. Please contact if you wish to assist with the future of this new club.

S Q

[dmoo1790]

Good on you Sue, Jim and helpers. I'm a Jaffa but I'm not flush with cash (spent it all on the new bike :) ) so I appreciate you finding cool places to ride at minimal cost compared to the big adv businesses. Keep up the good work and let me know if I can help out.

BTW you mainlanders shouldn't complain. You have some awesome rides on your doorstep. I've invaded the mainland a few times and looking forward to going back as soon as I can.

[suzieq]

Many thanks for the support

We look to have a great Team Support on board and to have a GREAT variety of rides available, and ones that ALL skill levels can enjoy and all can participate in and have fun with also.


S Q

[JATZ]

Hmmmm,
This adv riding gig is certainly changing.
Don't get me wrong, I understand alot of work goes into organising rides. (done a few myself).
But getting paid had never crossed my mind. (XR/DR/ stinky riders are usually broke the day after pay day anyhow):shutup:

I feel your lifting the lid on a 'specially knotty can "o" worms there TriBoy :shutup:

[tri boy]

Crikey.:blink:
Didn't mean to get you a bit miffed suziq. (alot of highlighted, and capital words in that lot).
I'll just take my one star lunch box, and sit over in the nigel no mates table.

[That looks like fun]

Crikey.:blink:
Didn't mean to get you a bit miffed suziq. (alot of highlighted, and capital words in that lot).
I'll just take my one star lunch box, and sit over in the nigel no mates table.

I will sit in your corner an be your friend Nigel :love: No you cant have one of my samwitches :nono:
Ok so maybe Im just paranoid but the more organisation, permits clubs and stuff I see, the less comfortable I feel. :confused:
All power to those who have gotten clubs up and running in any shape or form, so long as we all keep in mind the good old "cause and effect" laws.
Remember every action cause's a reaction. I would hate to see areas closed to "we the great unwashed" simply because we are not organised or wont pay :violin:


Please dont use the dark blue highlighter, its hard on my eyes :pinch:

Righto Nigel, whats in your lunch box? :drinkup:

[dmoo1790]

All power to those who have gotten clubs up and running in any shape or form, so long as we all keep in mind the good old "cause and effect" laws.
Remember every action cause's a reaction. I would hate to see areas closed to "we the great unwashed" simply because we are not organised or wont pay :violin:


Trouble is it's already happened. Lots of areas are already off limits. What Sue and the club are doing is working with the land owners to get access where it would otherwise be impossible. Unfortunately this doesn't come free of charge.

[suzieq]

Did you pack tht snack Attackkkkk Packkkkk y o u r s e l f ??? On a funny note you must admit the dark blue certainly made you look that bit harder :Oops::Oops: I can see those worms dangling from the very edges of, yikes they have l e a k e d :gob:. Yikes would hate to open your snak box ..... Neva been overly fond of Worms my friend :laugh::laugh: So sorry I am just back from the local store and left my b r o o m at the store:2guns:

I am in a very good mood this evening, :innocent:

In Akd and the closer surrounds allll access is gated and locked and we must look to comply with forestry regulations and rules at alll times.
Why have they locked us out of these areas???? ANSWERS please...... What must we do to gain access to these areas?????? An even tougher one??? Where apart from local access roads is there for us to legally be able to ride thru??? And what restrictions are there upon us to be able to do so???

Reminescing - my son on his F800 riding thru a road (it was NOT a road that required a permit to ride thru)

http://s1217.photobucket.com/albums/dd396/suzieq1250/
Plse take a peek at the very first pic featured here of Tim riding his bike thru a PUBLIC PAPER road, and the comments I received when I got home after posting this pic of Tim.

Hope the boys had a permit
This comment delivered to me from HANCOCKS FORESTRY MANAGEMENT


We must ensure we are following FORESTRY rules and regulations hence this permit issue and one of great importance as we all seem to very much enjoy doing this sort of riding. We are about all makes and models of bikes and look to make this club a great one for ALLLL to enjoy. I feel certain we can allll work together and make this great for everyone to enjoy. WE are alll ages and all skil levels also and we have a large proportion of those amongst us with big bikes so we also try to have rides for our big bikes also. WE really do try to cater for all that attend our rides.

[That looks like fun]

Did you pack tht snack Attackkkkk Packkkkk y o u r s e l f ??? On a funny note you must admit the dark blue certainly made you look that bit harder



Ha! I dont need dark blue to look hard :Punk:

[tri boy]

Ha! I dont need dark blue to look hard :Punk:

Yeah, but you need glasses to find the dunny, and drive ya tractor.
(so says"happy" the dwarf you riled):laugh:

[raftn]

+1 jaffa's are always flush with cash...not like us poor southern boys :confused: besides, If I don't run the risk of getting lost, yelled or shot at for riding where I shouldn't, doing as litte preperation as possible and dragging other simliarly non equiped and gullable adventure entusiasts along with me with little (no) support, then it ain't much of an adv ride :facepalm:


What a load of tripe....not all jaffa are flush with cash, and those who are have worked there arses off to get there, your genralisation lacks thought.

Many private lands require payment,simple fact, every attempt is made to kept costs down.

Sue and Jim have done amazing work with this club...when you can do better pop back, other wise just shut up.

[raftn]

Hmmmm,
This adv riding gig is certainly changing.
Don't get me wrong, I understand alot of work goes into organising rides. (done a few myself).
But getting paid had never crossed my mind. (XR/DR/ stinky riders are usually broke the day after pay day anyhow):shutup:

Who the fuck is getting paid?, get you facts right before making such stupid and uninformed comments.

[raftn]

Trouble is it's already happened. Lots of areas are already off limits. What Sue and the club are doing is working with the land owners to get access where it would otherwise be impossible. Unfortunately this doesn't come free of charge.

.....Exactly!

[suzieq]

A big thnks to all those that have entered my F U N competition.

The guessing of exactly what was "In The Box" certainly got a good amount of correct entries.

Amidst the ponderings were a few very good guesses to which I think a "Valiant Effort" prize will also be awarded.

Not many have guessed the extensive amount of work that has gone into the "Project Rebuild" on this new bike.
More will be revealed on the closing date of my competition.

This has been a lot of fun to which it was intended to be.

Roll on closing date. I think a few happy smiles will be "Out and About" when collecting their prizes.

https://www.facebook.com/groups/northerngravelridersnz/378197938875166/#!/events/283817251691803/

http://www.northerngraveladventureridersnz.com/fun-competition-hey-sue-whats-in-the-box.html

S Q and so loving it..............

[tri boy]

Who the fuck is getting paid?, get you facts right before making such stupid and uninformed comments.

Settle petal.
If I misunderstood the overall gist of the gig, sorry.
No need to act the tough guy.
(your from nth, you can't):shutup:

Since when did facts matter on KB anyhow?
I will leave your thread alone. Seems to me to be a bit touchy for my rough ol arse any how.
Peace:sunny:

[Woodman]

Chill Raftn, this is a happy place.

[Night Falcon]

.... your genralisation lacks thought. generalisations are intended to lack thought, thats the point of them :laugh:

[Gremlin]

I'll just take my one star lunch box, and sit over in the nigel no mates table.
Is it a nice lunch? I'll have some of that :innocent:

I joined up to the club simply because as stated, a lot of areas are now access unless you have permits, pay for access etc. It's sad, but possibly the effect of stupid OSH people etc. You wouldn't gain access as a random individual, but with some work in a club, then yes, it's possible.

Lucky you to have all the open areas...

[Oscar]

WE now have people making and marking our rides for us, which is excellent and some of these rides are over PRIVATE lands to which we are charged a "Group Fee" also. Many, many property owners ask Does Your Club Have A Permit???? Liability is a huge concern to property/station/forestry owners, and this question needed to be answered. The Flushing Out Of Cash????? How to FLUSH OUT CASH????

This New Club has been an excellent exercise, and to find from this result that we have so many who like this idea and to have joined our club accordingly is wonderful. We now have the funds to purchase our CLUB permit. This provides us with Fire Insurance and also Public Liability cover. Each member that has chosen to join us now owns a small portion of this club's permit and cover. Owning a permit has come about not from talking about the idea of having an actual ADV club, aka idle chat, but from the actual hard time and effort month after month Planning/Organising etc etc etc etc etc etc etc the list goes on - since we first started this club beginning of this year, and has now resulted in that we are now up and running and SAVING funds from each and every ride has given us the funds for this our goal, to own our club permit.

This Club now also has a brand new sponsor behind us also. I feel so very very proud of everything that I have achieved. To have many behind me that also like this concept and now also a sponsor who also likes the hard work and time and effort that has been put into this is payback to me and more than everything that I could ever have hoped for.

It is awsome tht people are now taking interest in providing these rides for us and we are more than happy to pay a small fee for time taken to provide us with a ride. We fully appreciate the time and effort it takes for someone to spend many hours on our behalf to make these rides for us. Thanks very much for your feedback.

Our forestry access also unfortunately does NOT get given to us for FREE either, and as a new club we look to follow in accordance to forestry guidelines and to have permitted access also, sad but true. Permits for legal access to areas is not FREE and does not come cheap either.


If you wish at any time to provide our new club with a mapped and marked out ride please do not hesitate to contact us. We appreciate the valuable time taken to provide these wonderful rides month after month for our members who have chosen to join us. We now also have a permit behind us and rides can now be made legally into forestry areas on the back of our club permit. We look forwards to having more like minded people on board to assist with the future of our club ADV planning of our rides. We wish to have an actual ADV riding club for everyone to enjoy and for more to come on board and to assist. We will also look to follow in the correct guidelines also.

We also notice there is a huge intake at each and every one of the more expensive five star high quality ADV rides that are currently being provided by BUSINESS ADV riding companies both here in the North Island and also the South Island. Business is booming for them and every one of their rides are FULLL. There seems to be a HUGE interest in also attending these quality five star ADV rides also. This also applies to the five star quality training sessions that are also being hosted around the country, the intakes are also full. Many that attend these five star quality ADV rides and tours/training sessions are Kiwi Bikers also???? I personally know of quite a few???

Thanks once again. Please contact if you wish to assist with the future of this new club.

S Q

PM me if you need any help with Liability Insurance, Health & Safety Regs or Adv Sports Regulations.

[george formby]

Would the Club Permit & insurance assist with gaining entry to DOC administered working (logging) forests?

[Oscar]

Would the Club Permit & insurance assist with gaining entry to DOC administered working (logging) forests?

It certainly would.

[suzieq]

Each and every land block and also forestry block the deviations on permit details vary, funds are available to purchase our club permit, if there is interest in putting together a ride on the back of our CLUB permit plse contact me and we would more than welcome this idea to have this as something great for allll of us to enjoy. Many have liked this idea and contributed accordingly. Lets use what we have and find more places we can now access to be able to ride and enjoy.

S Q

[george formby]

Oop's, forgot to mention the forest which runs behind 90 mile beach & the Landcorp station which goes out to Maria Van Demen in my PM Sue.:facepalm:

[Gr82briding]

It certainly would.

Unlikely within a National Park but if it is a "permitted activity" contained in the "Conservation Management Srategy" for the particular Conservancy where you want to ride (and motorcycling has to be stated specifically as a permitted activity) then a Concession may be obtained (for a small processing fee) from DOC. Check out the DOC website and search "permits and concessions"

It's Gr82briding

[suzieq]

The weather was excellent and we enjoyed a TRUE adventure in very many ways at The Station. I have just come back into Akd and am plsed with the comments from those who attended our Adventure Ride.

We met with our hosts and enjoyed mng tea and a chat before we set out to enjoy the many challenges and obstacles tht are present here in these lands. Jim and I have been given the unique opportunity to take guided adventure tours over the Station by arrangement with our hosts who enjoyed the total concept of our SMALL GROUP feel and how our group also conducted themselves over our day. Our hosts are very conscious of sustainability and environmental issues on these lands here. This property is NOT a motorised continual ride area and will not be used as such. As Jim and I are often down here at Taupo it fits that we will be able to take any rides that may crop up by arrangement with our hosts and we will have permission to take people thru. Excellent. I am looking to host two rides per year here. Missed our first ride, then join in for our second intake as this will be the last for this year.

The Station provided us with varying terrain and obstacles which we enjoyed and for some of us did definately provide a challenge. We were also able to offer several Challenge Sections for those who wished for it also. Towards the later part of our journey our hosts followed us thru the property and provided us with nice cool drinks aka privately bottled natural water - very nice touch. We enjoyed this when we stopped off for a brief spell to take in SAFARI campsite. N I C E doesn't quite come close!!! WOW - taking in the natural waters right on the very doorstep of this camp site set amongst the bush. AWSOME. Rushing water and rapids right on your entrance, magic.

Photo link will be posted here shortly to show you the many varying terrain sections we were fortunate to journey thru. Looking for an adventure over Poronui Station??? Jim will shortly visit Poronui AFTER hunting season which is now in full swing and will tackle the next part of the property which is currently being used for The Big Game Business here at Poronui. This will take you even higher up into the hills that are on this property and the views will be simply stunning. I am currently awaiting the limit to which I will be able to take on our next visit here on the 16th September. Nobby tyres will be needed for our next visit. Our next section of this ride will be thru more Pine Forestry on the Station also. Our next visit will be a fuller day visit as we have more terrain to journey thru. We may even look to repeat the lower sections of the property again also with a few more forestry roads added onto also. Many who joined us on this very first visit will be attending our next ride here again also. The ride after our Station visit was funnnn also. Journeying thru well over 100kms of forestry roads was just the nicest ending touch to the day before refuelling back at Murupara Service Station. The owners here certainly do remember us well now as we are tending to frequent their business premises on a regular basis these days. The afternoon ride was DUST DUST And Much More DUST, my facial pics true testament to the many corner men that roooostered past me on many occasions. Amongst the rooostering and the dust, I can say the afternoon was excellent. Hitting Murupara it was 6pm by now and nearing on attemptin to get d a r k. Decision, back thru the forestry????? or back into TAUPO via SHway, no real decision here except for those heading off home and NOT heading back into TAUPO and back to RANGITAIKI pub aka pack of filthy buggers we all were and in to tackle those Big Bugger Burgers that Duncan is fast becoming famous for. They did NOT disappoint. You won't know until you try them. Many many very TALLLLLL tales were told and I imagine a bundle of lies, can't quite remember mine but they were goodies - when you can't remember well they must be???? Meanwhile back into Taupo township sometime round 12pm I think (plus or minus) and to load up just one of the THREE XT250cc bikes that attended our ride. Meeting another local lady from Taupo itself just a most fantastic bonus and to find she also comes to our new group with a XT250 (FAMOUS once AGAIN)

ps ROGEY your undergarments did make it out of the dryer and LG I have your personal belongings also - now what else was there to bring back in bigsmoke AKD????

Not only did many spot deer running thru the tracks here but the streams are indeed fullll of fish. Amazing experience. Our hosts provided us with a most excellent day and we could not have been more looked after. LUNCH - excellent. Ride - EXCELLENT. Pics - EXCELLENT.

A very big thanks to our group that attended and respectfully rode thru these lands and enjoyed the privilege to which we have been given.

Sunday also did NOT disappoint and those who had the time to take in MORE on the Sunday before heading off for home they were NOT disappointed. An explore was had over local areas surrounding National Park and Turangi areas. Excellent.

Next intake September 16th 10 are confirmed at this date


Rogeys blogs most definately worth a read>>>>>>>>>>
Pics coming soon also - I mean MANY more pics still to be uploaded - a very very big thanks to our cameraperson - You Know Who You ARE !!!
http://rogerfleming-raftnn.blogspot.co.nz/2012/04/poronui-rogeys-gravel-rash-adventure.html?spref=fb

https://www.facebook.com/groups/northerngravelridersnz/378197938875166/#!/pages/Northern-Gravel-Adventure-Riders-Nz/239093809485610

http://s210.photobucket.com/albums/bb236/_Gremlin/20120331%20-%20NGARNZ%20Poronui%20and%20Tukino/

[suzieq]

Meet at 9am shell service Station (NEW NAME Z) Westgate shopping Centre

We will travel thru many back country gravel roads. These will eventually lead us out thru onto SH16. From here we head up SH16 and into TEPORA. Lovely country area situated on a peninsula. We have a nice loop circuit to ride here and this will take us out to our refuel stop for our latish mng fuel up. Welcome to TE HANA. A further 10kms and we will make our luncheon stop at Dragon's Nest situated up SH1.


This will be a big bike friendly route and is a mix of seal and gravel road riding. As many gravel roads as we can tie up together to take us out to our destination. Designed to be back country road riding and offfff main highways.


Free for Gravel Club members and $10 Ride Fee applies to non club members.
For those of you have joined recently and have not collected your membership cards, plse see me at this weekends ride or any of our upcoming rides. I have your cards with me to hand out. Any queries re your membership or wishing to join, plse email me steelmaiden1250@hotmail.com for further details. I have about 10 to hand out at this date.


S Q

http://www.northerngraveladventureridersnz.com/07th-april-taporajourneys-end-gravel-road-adv-ride.html

[suzieq]

SECTION ONE/TWO - Parked Up and Heading Down To The Stables

http://s1217.photobucket.com/albums/dd396/suzieq1250/Poronui%20Adventure%20Ride%20-%2031st%20March%202012/



SECTION THREE - Leaving The Stables

http://s1217.photobucket.com/albums/dd396/suzieq1250/Poronui%20Adventure%20Ride%20-%2031st%20March%202012/3%20Leaving%20The%20Stables%2031stMarch2012%20Poro nui/


SECTION FOUR - Entranceway To Our Adventure - The Adventure Begins

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[suzieq]

SECTION FIVE: - Giant SpaceShip Rocking Riding

http://s1217.photobucket.com/albums/dd396/suzieq1250/5%20SpaceShip%20Rock%20Riding%2031stMarch2012%20Po ronui/


SECTION SIX: - Beech Forest Grove Riding

http://s1217.photobucket.com/albums/dd396/suzieq1250/Poronui%20Adventure%20Ride%20-%2031st%20March%202012/6%20Beech%20Forest%20Grove%20Riding%2031stMarch201 2%20Poronui/


SECTION SEVEN: - Tackling The Tracks

http://s1217.photobucket.com/albums/dd396/suzieq1250/Poronui%20Adventure%20Ride%20-%2031st%20March%202012/7%20Tackling%20The%20Tracks%2031stMarch2012%20Poro nui%20ADV/


SECTION EIGHT: - Riding Up To Our Lookout ViewPoints

http://s1217.photobucket.com/albums/dd396/suzieq1250/Poronui%20Adventure%20Ride%20-%2031st%20March%202012/8%20Riding%20Up%20To%20Our%20Lookout%2031stMarch20 12%20Poronui/

[suzieq]

Our ride this weekend will be approx over just short of 200kms before we will refuel. Any attending our ride with who have small fuel capacity bring a spare fuel canister to fuel up before we make our first fuel stop which will be at Te Hana.

We will look to cover as many gravel roads as we can before we make our lunch break at Dragon's Nest.


After lunch you may choose to exit for home or we will be doing approx another 200kms of gravel back country roading before we make it back out West again.



Free ride for club members and $10 Ride Fee for NON Club members.

S Q

[suzieq]

http://youtu.be/dS6Uff0J-NQ

[suzieq]

Excellent day, excellent turnout and what a fantastic group of people we had along. We rode nearly 200km's of gravel roads in our mng run that led us out onto SH1 and then into Dragon's Rest for a lunch stop. New to us ROGEY (our adored Blog Master) ROGEY was up until midnight preparing a quiz for the DUSTY BUTTT crew. Excellent variety of questions there ROGEY. Novel approach to answering quiz questions, "oh ROGEY what is the ANSWER to that one",,,,,,,, GARTH we know who you are!!!!!! I would like to welcome the many new faces that joined us for this ride, thanks for joining in, and we will introduce you in very many ways to our people that have been members for quite some time. Our NEW MIX and MINGLE quizzes cleverly designed to get you all rubbing shoulders and mixing it up with fellow like minders -- aka adventurous souls who have chosen to attend our rides and mix and mingle with us also. WELCOME onboard to MISCHIEF ExpressWays........... From WEKA Adventures (NEW) to late night prepared quiz mutterings and to drinks at certain public bars midnight/ Round The Table Chat Times and TALLL STORY sessionings: - we will make you welcome amongst us. That's what WE are about, having fun with a lot of rolled in. (Have I left anything out)

Next Club Ride SATURDAY 21st April Gravel Road riding that will lead us out to Helensville township where we will refuel and then head out for a mng Farm Tour by arrangement with our Farm Manager. Jim has ridden the course with his F800 Beemer, choose to attend the mng gravel road ride if you have a SAT mng free or attend the FULL WORX. Further details posted here next week.

We may have a Pureora Forestry tour planned either first or second sat in May, prob second weekend in May. Details posted here shortly. Fulll dayz riding and overnight stop planned. Home Sunday.


http://s1217.photobucket.com/albums/dd396/suzieq1250/JOHN%20G%20Adventure%20Ride%20Port%20Waikato%2011% 20Sept%202011/07thApril%202012%20Johnz%20TaPora%20Journeys%20End %20RUN/

[suzieq]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pBGPhnwl0jk&feature=youtu.be

Next intake for this ride 16th September. An excellent ride.

[suzieq]

More Sections Of Our ADV Ride over the lands of Poronui Station

Section 8 - Riding Up To Our Lookout:
http://s1217.photobucket.com/albums/dd396/suzieq1250/Poronui%20Adventure%20Ride%20-%2031st%20March%202012/8%20Riding%20Up%20To%20Our%20Lookout%2031stMarch20 12%20Poronui/

Section 9 - Riding Thru The Glade Area:
http://s1217.photobucket.com/albums/dd396/suzieq1250/Poronui%20Adventure%20Ride%20-%2031st%20March%202012/9%20Riding%20Thru%20The%20Glade%20Area%2031stMarch 2012%20Poronui/

Section 10 - Riding Thru The Scrub:

http://s1217.photobucket.com/albums/dd396/suzieq1250/Poronui%20Adventure%20Ride%20-%2031st%20March%202012/10%20Riding%20Thru%20The%20Scrub%2031stMarch2012%2 0Poronui/

Section 11 - Safari CampSite:
http://s1217.photobucket.com/albums/dd396/suzieq1250/Poronui%20Adventure%20Ride%20-%2031st%20March%202012/11%20SAFARI%20CAMPSITE%2031stMarch2012%20Poronui/

Section 12 - Red Hutt:

http://s1217.photobucket.com/albums/dd396/suzieq1250/Poronui%20Adventure%20Ride%20-%2031st%20March%202012/12%20RED%20HUTT%20Poronui%20ADV%20Riding%2031stMar ch2012/

For our Upcoming Rides - visit our new web site for further details:
www.northerngraveladventureridersnz.com

[suzieq]

http://s1217.photobucket.com/albums/dd396/suzieq1250/JOHN%20G%20Adventure%20Ride%20Port%20Waikato%2011% 20Sept%202011/07thApril%202012%20Johnz%20TaPora%20Journeys%20End %20RUN/Jimz%20Garage/

FRONT FORKS being reworked and rear suspension (OHLINS) being re modded


NOTE: We received our brand new Touratech seat and it was busted underneath where it attaches itself to be pressed into the two side tabs. So we thought we would use this and re mod also - taking apart for staples and pulling the upholstery apart and reshaping has made for GROUND CLEARANCE - this might now be the go.

Yay my NEXT bike may just happpen???


S Q

[suzieq]

To all those that braved the big rains and headed out to Shelley Beach for our registration and also to meet and great with our overseas visitor, well done indeed. Waking up first thing on the mng OF and AFTER listening to the many comments re (geeze I looked out my window this mng and thought thanks but no thanks) but then it just seemed to happen, and they made it to our registration.

Me, I left home 6:30am to meet with our guest rider Adam Shani overseas traveller from Israel who has been travelling around the world now for many years. I was scheduled to meet up with him 7am at Helensville township and it was one dark/wet ride out also. Adam said to us all, that to make this dream of travelling around the world happen Don't Just Dream It Do It..... From the case files of One Very Tough Day At The Office. This statement drew many laughs from us also. Adam told us all that he could still now be working on his parents farm in Israel and would prob today still be tending the fields and working on the farm until the day he died. So he had a dream to explore the world and he has made that dream happen. It has been an awsome experience to meet up with such a worldly travelled person. What a lovely person Adam is.

Our day began with our registration to attend our forestry ride and by this time the weather was balmy and very overcast. But No Rain the whole ride, and it made for excellent ride conditions in the forest also. Wow, I would consider myself highly spoilt to have that as MY playground to play amongst each and every day. The GATES were unlocked and we entered forbidden territory. And yes, without a permit highly forbidden.

We were ushered thru and then led on a tour offering our adv riders a bit more of a play amongst the sand berm areas and several loops wre travelled thru. The second group rode the forestry gravel roads to meet up with further along. Out from this we headed towards a lovely track leading us thru the pine trees and the roads had thick thick chunks strewn on them for quite a bit and also a lot of this was concealed by the pine needles dropping off overhead. This was excellent riding.

My zest soon came to an end when we were led thru (just a tiny weee section of sandy bermie area that also had the pine needle coverage happening - concealment tactics happening) The road led down, down and then just down. We parked up for a break alongside a massive drop off due to huge soil erosion. Well spotted beachside along with the unusually calm tide two dead sharks lying belly up. This made for some interest from the group. This was an excellent experience and the many many differing bikes amongst us, even those of the big GS1200cc BMW bikes also made it thru with no probs.

When we made it back from our first loop we took another break and then our forestry leader (who was also off to conduct a FURTHER 3 hours of training for his upcoming event) then ushered the cut cats another thrill time out amongst it alll. Another gravel road route was also on offer for those that wished to take it out there again.

A very big thanks to forestry for this whole experience. This is an excellent playground to learn to ride those gravel roads and to also take in a few more slight off roading skills. This whole mng was rideable by all of the bikes that attended and I felt a great skill basing was had by all that attended also. Travelling over a wide variety of terrain is always excellent for upskilling.



We arrive at our entrance to forestry to begin our ride.


Adam Shani and HP2 will be leaving us this Weds to see what those Aussies are up to??? Welcome to Neil and Rachel - Jess will be so plsed to have another pillion along with her also

Phew this lad Making It Allll Look Just Tooo Easy - AND He Was Off For "ANOTHER 3 HOURS of TRAINING" for his Upcoming Comp Riding!!


Home-grown and completely "Kiwi Talent"


Our Club FISH ON THAT BIKE any which BIKE "Go Ian Go" and thanks for the "LINES" thru the soft stuff!!!


"World Traveller" Adam Shani and HP2



KTM ing it .................


and enjoying the bike Looking good David


The "Tiger" manages a possie in the middle of........................ Mike and Rogey share a space with our new TIGER


Meanwhile FOREST SIDE EL braving the rain and joining us and is parked up next to "ROGEY's GRAVEL RASH ADVENTURES" More Bling For Your Bux


DIALLING "0800 FORESTSIDE REPAIRS" you don't know then call geeze "I Don't Know"??????

hmmm I think this tiny wee small part has just fallen off Sue????? nevr mind dial "0800forestside repairs will you" ??? It Works Every Time

Having TAMED THE TIGER our MAX enjoys some Lax Out TIME



http://www.northerngraveladventureridersnz.com/march-11th---2012-south-head-mng-adv-ride.html

http://www.northerngraveladventureridersnz.com/march-11th---2012-south-head-mng-adv-ride.html

[suzieq]

Details for this ride on the link below:


http://www.northerngraveladventureridersnz.com/april-21st-sat-south-head-mng-adv-ride-otakanini-topu.html

[suzieq]

I have come to love the Kiwi Rider Magazine, we ONLY get one copy delivered here to both Jim and myself, and with the strength of the dirt biking section growing amongst the pages of this magazine it has now become a bit of a tussle to see which one of us will tear at the plastic housing our mag. hmmmmm Who teared the pages from this latest issue??? Any guesses???


Last issue, I did the evil and ripped at the plastic to get at the mag??? much to the dismay of Jim??? yikes the new mag was delivered here yesterday and looking at the glossy cover of the dirt biker displayed I am sorry to say I did the evil again and demolished the plastic to smithereens. Only took a second and she was alll over. The pages smelt fresh and I was into MY mag.......

Jim commented on where the issue was??? as he had seen it on the table and had planned to tear into it first this time round, B U T missed out again, how to get to that plastic first is fast becoming apparant.


On flicking thru and heading towards the dirt bike section (my very favourite, I skimmed across an article which was about me, myself and I) yes it has provided Jim and myself with an entertaining read. This latest stir has even caused ONE of my friends to rush out and purchase his copy.

http://s1217.photobucket.com/albums/dd396/suzieq1250/Gravel%20and%20Adv%20Training%20Mng%2025th%20FEB20 12/Kiwi%20Rider%20and%20Sue%20The%20Explorer/

[Gremlin]

World famous in NZ eh Sue? I see Hanne has paid you a visit as well :yes:

[dmoo1790]

What's the bike doing on it's side in the background? Do you have a strange power to make bikes lie down Sue?

How about that iPhone app for the Harleys? Cool. I want one for my KTM.

[suzieq]

World famous in NZ eh Sue? I see Hanne has paid you a visit as well :yes:


Being famous??? The article Hanne wrote was extremely well written, wow to have skills like that would be really nice. Now that I know I am replying and chatting to another FAMOUS person (sorry don't get me started) I feel quite privileged to have made your acquaintance.

It was a nice touch having those bright lights lighting up the forestry trails on our ride out to Murupara, so it didn't really matter what time we were out in the dark. Nice touch on the big bike and very handy.

You handle that big bike well and I remember your saying to me quote/unquote: "This Bike Is No Wall Trophie", you really do push yourself when you ride your big bike. I have seen it IN THE SAND and also splashing it around over those stream crossings just recently. Can't wait to see where you take your big bike next.


S Q

[suzieq]

What's the bike doing on it's side in the background? Do you have a strange power to make bikes lie down Sue?

How about that iPhone app for the Harleys? Cool. I want one for my KTM.

GUILTY GUILTY verdict received - all good riding over 800kms in a day, (which I love to do) but these parking offffs :facepalm: at the end of and being hauled off the tarmac by overseas visitors???

When I attended Aaron Slight track day at Taupo just one of the things he taught me AFTER I had breathed in his exhaust fumes from my session on the track with him whilst following in his wheel tracks - he taught me tht riding the bike was only part of the adventure, or in my case misadventure??? "Looking to where one parks the bike and exiting the car park in an upright position also the successful completion of your Adventure SUE??? " Just one of the things I remember him saying to me. Being adventurous one must look to also attend to these finer points on any adv ride.

ps from What I c on YOUR KTM there you have quite a collection of gadgets already???? COLLECTOR of GADGETS are we????

ps how bout the link to this new g a d g e t to look at???? Can't have team KTM being left behind on techno issues!:blink:

[dmoo1790]

ps from What I c on YOUR KTM there you have quite a collection of gadgets already???? COLLECTOR of GADGETS are we????

ps how bout the link to this new g a d g e t to look at???? Can't have team KTM being left behind on techno issues!:blink:

Way less gadgets than your average BMW. Have a look at Gremlin's bike for instance. Well maybe he's at the extreme end of the spectrum for gadgets. :)

Your wish is my command: http://thekneeslider.com/archives/2011/02/18/gaugeface-the-iphone-app-for-your-harley/

[suzieq]

SMOKIN................ and I love it............



THANX and link produced just like I had snapped my fingers SO C O O L

[suzieq]

SPOTLIGHT TIME - this blurb I wish to showcase another gentleman who I recently had the privilege of being herded along the roadside by,
Sorry, after vaguely remembering the read from FEB issue of K R trax were made to the stack in the lounge and it did not take long to flick thru and spot JESSICA proudly on display amongst the pages.


NAME SUPPRESSION: (New Club Policies) You will need to read the attached link to divulge DETAILS - :nono:

Our recent PORONUI visit - the small XT was fortunate :lol: to be herded along our pumice tracks most of the day and heading thru the forestry the twin-turbo-boostered lighting system the big GSA boasts came into its own. Riding after the sun has gone down no prob for this bike and owner. With Xmas not too far gone now the bright lighting system thru my day a vivid reminder of the lovely lighting system set-up son Tim had taken so much time spreading round our household tree. No, honestly a lack of lighting on the XMAS decos and maybe more to be added for next year's efforts. (definately the go) :cool:

Now, having brushed shoulders (on several occasions) with someone FAMOUS and taking in the many epic events that JESSICA has done
:cool: big time wow food for thought AWSOME doesn't come close To put the article in memory confines and having met certain gentleman and yes to actually be herded along by JESSICA WOW factor

http://s1217.photobucket.com/albums/dd396/suzieq1250/Gravel%20and%20Adv%20Training%20Mng%2025th%20FEB20 12/Spotlight%20on%20Alan%20Denness%20by%20Hanne/

ps have we all had the privilege to meet HANNE and her ADVENTURES??????
FAMOUS HANNE

[suzieq]

JUST IN PM IF INTERESTED:


Hi riders, Hope you had an awesome Easter,

I am excited to announce that the next Great Australian Ride will commence on SATURDAY 4TH AUGUST 2012.

The start will be at Australia's most Eastern point, Cape Byron lighthouse, NSW. 5.00am to watch the sunrise over the South Pacific Ocean.

This is a one of a kind ride, from Australia's most eastern point to the western most point, Steep Point WA. Riding through the Simpson and Gibson Deserts.

I believe that our freedom is priceless and I invite other riders to come and join in on The Great Australian Ride, or a section of it, from East to West, this is a NON PROFIT CAUSE. A $300 donation is required from each rider, all donation raised will go directly to, The Children's Health Foundation, Brisbane (formally The Royal Children's Foundation). Through the hospital's own Foundation website.

I have divided the ride into 4 Stages, covering the entire length of our huge Island continent. These stages and details have been uploaded to the FB page, 'The Great Australian Ride'.

I would like to make special thanks to those who have and are currently helping and involved with this unique charity ride.

Please bare with me, as I am limited with the amount of information I can upload on this Facebook page. I am currently working on a Website specifically designed for the Ride.
Interested riders please contact me through facebook, happy to answer any question or queries you may have involving this ride.
Happy Travels
Stuart Ball

1.STAGE 1. The Adventure begins
Feel free to ride the whole stage or just from one town to the next.
Company is always appreciated.

Bryon Bay
Lismore
Casino
Tenterfield
Texas
Goondiwindi
St. George
Cunnamulla
Thargomindah
Noccundra Hotel
Cameron Corner(Boarder QLD,NSW,SA)
Innamincka (Burkes memorial)
Cordillo Downs (Aust largest sheep station)
Birdsville

Approx 5-6 days to ride Stage 1. A mixture of road and off-road surface. Stage 1 rides through a wide range of Australian diversity, from NSW to some of Qld Iconic Outback towns. Historic Pubs to Outback Station and a real sense of leaving the busy world behind.

STAGE 2.
Wildlife, thousands of wedge tailed eagles, vast open plains and crossing The Simpson Desert to Alice Springs.

Bedourie
Boulia
Ride east along the Donohue track
Tobermorey
Crossing over into Northern Territory
Onto the Plenty track
Jervois
Alice Springs

Approx 2-3 days to ride Stage 2. From Birdsville to Boulia the road is fairly good, partly road and off-road. The Donohue and Plenty track is all off-road and requires a certain amount of skill to complete. Approx 650km. The key here is to stay alert, ride within your limits and remember slow and steady wins the race! Good off-road tyres are needed as well as a large 20 plus litre fuel tank. This is an amazing area of Australia, very rewarding indeed, meet fantastic characters and ride through a Desert.

STAGE 3.
Welcome to the Red Centre of Australia, riding pass Kings Canyon, Uluru and The Olgas is inspiring. With the red dust of the Outback, white Ghost Gums and vast blue skies, this is a truely incredible ride and you'll be blown away by natures sheer beauty.

CAUTION! This is a tough and challenging section. You will need to be fit and require a strong positive attitude. A sense of humor help...s a long way too.

Kings Canyon
Uluru
Olgas
Follow the Tjuntinanta Track west
Docker River
Warakurna Roadhouse
Warburton
Tjukayirla Roadhouse
Laverton

Approx 3-4 days. Crossing through massive Aboriginal lands, The Great Central Track is 1200km of remoteness unlike anywhere else on Earth. Experience the true meaning of solitude and enjoy evening bush fires under a blanket of a billion stars.

STAGE 4.
Fourth and final stage!!

Passing through the Gold fields of Western Australia, beautiful historic towns with classic stone architecture. This section is well deserved after the Gibson Desert! A time to enjoy some tarmac and a cool beer at any one of WA iconic Hotels. Rich and colourful plains where 50 metre long Road trains make up this section.

Leonora
Leinster
Mt. Magnet
Murchison Roadhouse
Overlander Roadhouse (Re fuel for final push to Steep Point, 185km)
Steep Point (Australia's most Western Point!)

Approx 3 days.
CAUTION! Make no mistake the last 185km to Steep Point is the hardest and most difficult of the entire Adventure. Remote sand dunes cover the peninsular and it is best to ride as light as possible. Reaching Steep Point to watch the sunset into the Indian Ocean is extremely rewarding. And that the satisfaction is truly incredible and undoubtedly unmeasurable to anything else I have ever experienced. It will change your life forever I guarantee it.
Happy Travels
Stuart Ball


Now to conclude this Adventure, I intend to ride out of Steep Point and head south down the Brand Highway to Geraldton for one night. Then cruise down to Perth and have the bike trailered back to Brisbane. (Last year I rode her back across the Nullurbor, and swore that I would only do it again if I absolutely had too) In Perth I hope to enjoy a final night of celebrations and to raise a glass to all who have donated to the Foundation and all those who have been part of The Great Australian Ride 2012. I gladly invite anyone to join this final night and hope to cross paths again in 2013. Then next morning fly west. Happy travels

[Shewolf]

sounds like a great ride, apart from the riding naked part, the offs are gonna sting :cool:


JUST IN PM IF INTERESTED:


Hi riders, Hope you had an awesome Easter,

I am excited to announce that the next Great Australian Ride will commence on SATURDAY 4TH AUGUST 2012.

[nic]

sounds like a great ride, apart from the riding naked part, the offs are gonna sting :cool:

I had to read it through twice - but I got it:lol:

It does sound like an awesome ride

[suzieq]

sounds like a great ride, apart from the riding naked part, the offs are gonna sting :cool:


OK so that's a no space park up for the DR then TEAM OJ may just have the container to themselves unless a few small XT's may be interested in attending


Excitement is brewing sounds like an awsome ride and ONLY just across the DITCH

Those AUSSSIES "MISCHIEF a plenty" This Is How An AUSSIE has an ADVENTURE


Forgot, MY FAMILY are AUSSIES and LIVE over the DITCH have been for over 25years SCAREY STUFF indeeed can't wait to see the selection of bikes in attendance


S Q

[suzieq]

I had to read it through twice - but I go it:lol:

It does sound like an awesome ride


Yes cool indeed


S Q


So cool one of our KTM's may just have to be updated ????? SAD times indeed??????

[suzieq]

http://www.northerngraveladventureridersnz.com/may-05thsat---pureora-forestry-adv-ride.html


For queries about this ride pm me or we will look forwards to meeting up with you SAT mng 9am Mobil Lake Terrace Road.



S Q

[Bikemad]

is that the Mobil garage next to the taupo napier road?

[suzieq]

is that the Mobil garage next to the taupo napier road?



yes the white servo Lake Terrace Rd, bottom end Napier/Taupo highway SH5


S Q

We will be down Fri night so thought we would put something together for Tim for his short 9 ?? days here in N.Z. before he heads off to Melbourne then Darwin.

[suzieq]

The group enjoyed a brief stop at Waitahanui enroute to Tukino and more..................

http://s1217.photobucket.com/albums/dd396/suzieq1250/Gravel%20and%20Adv%20Training%20Mng%2025th%20FEB20 12/Waitahanui%20Tukino%2001stApril2012/



S Q

[suzieq]

Time confirmed 9am meet up BP KUMEU

A gravel road ride will be taken that will lead us out to Helensville, we take a brief stop and refuel.

From here over to our South Head Farm Tour.


On completion for those that wish we will head back into Helensville and a lunch stop before head off for home.


S Q

http://www.northerngraveladventureridersnz.com/april-21st-sat-south-head-mng-adv-ride-otakanini-topu.html

[suzieq]

http://www.northerngraveladventureridersnz.com/highlights-otakanini-topu-farm-tour.html


Stunning views, excellent and varied terrain, weather p e r f e c t - an adventure was had by all that attended our ride. The Farm had just recently utilised their onsite grader and this had indeed been put to very good use prior to our visit. Entering the property we travelled up a newly graded gravel road that led out meet up at The Farm Sheds. Our Farm Manager met with us briefly and provided us the keys for the various sections of gateings we would need to open and lock behind us. Leaving The Sheds we travelled up a freshly graded 4 x 4 dirt track that had large remnants of big thick chunk sized rocks spewn coursely about (compliments to the farm grader, a job well done) a lovely smooth ride thru here with the odd thick patch, a few short small farmland hills and we arrived at our first lookout point. The views here fantastic. To take it all in magic. Reversing from here the group travelled over many more farmland 4 x 4 tracks that were grass and sand based to lead us out to yet again another big hilltop lookout viewing platform. Stunning views and the most perfect day for it. Down from here over to another section of the farm which led us up and through many quite deep sand traps in some places. This provided for some great entertainment from the group. One area being laced with big thick chunk sized rocks, many left wheel-sliding it down. A break time and much earned after that one area. A nice farm ride from here and more gates over these lush green paddocks we finally make it to the the forestry gravel road sections. For those that wanted a nice little offer up was had for yet again more sand tracks that bordered the pine forest. For those that wished to take in gravel roadings well we got to it. Once we completed these the big 1200cc that accompanied us led us to explore another section of forestry/sand and gravel tracks that led back to our entrance point again. To own a property like this words can't describe. Many could see a career for themselves riding their bikes each and every day on a piece of land like this (hard work every day without going to work) Wow factor and a total privilege to be allowed access for our small group of adventure seeking bandits. Our new club is looking to mix up our rides with gravel road ride outings - then beach runs - then forestry rides - We are looking to become a proper adv riders club looking to build on our skills and to welcome and introduce any new people into the world of adventure riding here in New Zealand. To boldly go and seek out and explore WHERE DOES THAT ROAD LEAD TO - and having the skills to do so

[Bikemad]

looks like you lot had a blast..........sorry i couldn't make it.........spent the day on the roof preping it for painting next weekend:mad:

[suzieq]

looks like you lot had a blast..........sorry i couldn't make it.........spent the day on the roof preping it for painting next weekend:mad:



GREAT - Now the work is taken care of - we will expect you along on our Pureora ride - good that you got the paint work out of the way and excellent weather just right for the job

www.stagparkdiner.co.nz or www.taupotop10.co.nz or there are two back packer places in Taupo township itself and one is quite nice


Great


Catch you sooon


S Q

[suzieq]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Bs32N4uMBMY
Jim gives us a lesson on the slippery slopes


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9wIjo2-P9hA
The Sand Trap TAKE NUMBER ONE


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cAkq1lkwEt8
The Sand Trap TAKE NUMBER TWO


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GAbhtVCfTOM
The Sand Trap TAKE NUMBER THREE


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fml4u6C4mxk
The Sand Trap and Jim Shows Us How It's DONE


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=e61gDPcldro
The Sand Trap via BMW DAKAR


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EU05kkewalk
Around The EDGES Of THE SAND TRAP via KTM400


Thanks to all who assisted and made our day a most excellent and enjoyable one, more sooooooon....................


S Q

[Gremlin]

Hehehe, I see Rogee is enjoying the sand as much as ever! :lol:

I missed out, but turned a 650km trip between Wellington and Auckland into a 1060km 2 day adventure, going through forests and all manner of back roads, sealed or not :ride:

[suzieq]

Hehehe, I see Rogee is enjoying the sand as much as ever! :lol:

I missed out, but turned a 650km trip between Wellington and Auckland into a 1060km 2 day adventure, going through forests and all manner of back roads, sealed or not :ride:

I see JESSICA has been behaving herself then???? She really is one good hardy workhorse that girl you have and LIKES the work you have been putting to her also


GO JESSICA and GO she does and keeps on going, catch you up soon


S Q

[suzieq]

Go Wogey Go and He Does Out There and Doing It and Tackling it from the hilltops through to the SAND TRAP

This lad will be seen tackling it allllllll Takes more than a few unplanned OFFS to hold our hero down

Go Wogey We are VERY VERY proud of You


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zDBaOP2hfbs&feature=share

ps 1 MILLION views on YOUTUBE SO FAR and the metre is still clicking over

L E G E N D


S Q:devil2::devil2:

[Gremlin]

I'd wotch out if I was you Wogee... keep dropping your bike like that and she's gonna burn you right back for it :rolleyes:

I'd know :innocent:

[suzieq]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ov-z5zX69c0


Catching them in the Sand Trap Our camera person can be heard:Police::Police: (You Have Been HEARD)
MOMENTUM IS THE KEY and THAT'S HOW YOU DO IT ON A BIGGER BIKE????



MORE SPEED OOOOPS:confused::confused: NO COMMITTMENT?????:msn-wink:


S Q

[dmoo1790]

Our camera person can be heard:Police::Police: (You Have Been HEARD)
MOMENTUM IS THE KEY and THAT'S HOW YOU DO IT ON A BIGGER BIKE????

MORE SPEED OOOOPS:confused::confused: NO COMMITTMENT?????:msn-wink:

S Q

He's dead right about momentum and commitment. Worst thing you can do in sand is shut the throttle. Only problem is overcoming natural fear when the front starts flapping around and then giving it more, not less, gas. I'm still learning how to do this every time.

Also have to say Rog was playing with a major handicap with that ridiculous slick he had on the rear wheel. Was never going to work on anything other than a hard, dry surface. Good workout lifting the bike so many times I suppose.

[raftn]

I'd wotch out if I was you Wogee... keep dropping your bike like that and she's gonna burn you right back for it :rolleyes:

I'd know :innocent:

Looking at he small burn on myy pants as we speak....

[raftn]

He's dead right about momentum and commitment. Worst thing you can do in sand is shut the throttle. Only problem is overcoming natural fear when the front starts flapping around and then giving it more, not less, gas. I'm still learning how to do this every time.

Also have to say Rog was playing with a major handicap with that ridiculous slick he had on the rear wheel. Was never going to work on anything other than a hard, dry surface. Good workout lifting the bike so many times I suppose.

Think how good I will be when i do get the decent tyre on!:bleh:

[paturoa]

I did Golden Stairs and Findlayson Brook, as well as quite a few others last Sunday, and can recommend that area!

[suzieq]

I did Golden Stairs and Findlayson Brook, as well as quite a few others last Sunday, and can recommend that area!
Excellent you had such a great ride and also awsome weather lately Please let it continue :clap::cool:


We have a ride going Up North also 19th May that a local farmer has made for us
He rides the rocks regularly and has put together quite a good route of goat tracks and also very tight and twisty windy roads out from Kaiwaka He also has a farm there and rides in his spare time all of these areas He will be taking us for a Farm Tour over the spring/summer months Something else to also look forwards to

We will retrace the International Car Rally Route that heads out thru the might Kaipara and more



S Q

[suzieq]

Think how good I will be when i do get the decent tyre on!:bleh:



We know you willlllll:first:

[suzieq]

I did Golden Stairs and Findlayson Brook, as well as quite a few others last Sunday, and can recommend that area!


Well done with your ride - you are doing really welll


S Q

[suzieq]

Our work is now underway for our upcoming RiverHead Gravel Road Explore Ride that we will be hosting in June.

We will look to also post up a back up date if weather is adverse. This ride will be by pre registration - details posted up on our web site next week. This will help with our catering as a bbq lunch is part of your entry to this ride and we wish to thank our local property owner for this. A cancellation policy will also be in place and we will look to move our ride to the following weekend due to inclement weather. RiverHead Forest is a clay based forest and we look to ensure our rides are suitable at all times for big bikes to be riding over. Also there are very many other users of foestry i.e. many horse riders and pedestrians/mountain bikes all of whom we will also come across. More details coming soon. This will not be a trail ride as our ride must be a Big Bike Friendly Ride. We cannot operate this ride as any form of trail ride - all areas that are used for trail riding are to be taped off etc to ensure safety of many other users of forestry. Our ride we will explore the heart of the RiverHead forest and take in the many gravel roads the forest has to offer us. Often these will lead out to the old logging skid sites and views from attop of these hills will be great and will also lead us out to the many locked gates of the many entrances in and out of RiverHead Forest. For those wishing to just take in the atmosphere and enjoy a guided RiverHead gravel road ride (Group 1) - standard dual purpose tyres will be fine as you will only be travelling over standard gravel roads. For our second group of riders, those with above average skills and wishing for that little bit more over our ride, we will provide those riders with several of the OLDER logging routes that are no longer used. You will need to have above average riding skills to do this and will also need a knobbly tyre on both the front and rear of your bike. If you wish to give one of these extra sections a trial please do this at your discretion. All attending this ride will sign our registration form on arrival also and this ride will be by pre-registration also. We will also look to keep speeds down in this forest due to the very many other users that utilise the forestry and we need to be considerate when we come across these people also.

http://i1217.photobucket.com/albums/dd396/suzieq1250/Gravel%20and%20Adv%20Training%20Mng%2025th%20FEB20 12/RiverHead%20Forest%20Explore%20Ride/RiverHeadandF800takesaLie-Down26thApril2012063.jpg

http://i1217.photobucket.com/albums/dd396/suzieq1250/Gravel%20and%20Adv%20Training%20Mng%2025th%20FEB20 12/RiverHead%20Forest%20Explore%20Ride/RiverHeadandF800takesaLie-Down26thApril2012097.jpg

Further details coming next week

S Q

[suzieq]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=I85oqymma24&feature=youtu.be


Bike Build - BMW G650GS Sertao

[suzieq]

http://www.northerngraveladventureridersnz.com/may-05thsat---pureora-forestry-adventure-ride.html

Leaving 9am Mobil Service Station bottom end Napier/Taupo highway (Lake Front Terrace)

Full dayz riding Lunch at Whakamaru and more gravel roads on the opposite side of Pureora will be explored



S Q

[suzieq]

http://i1217.photobucket.com/albums/dd396/suzieq1250/Sat%2016th%20June%20RiverHead%20Forest%20Reccie%20 April%202012/RiverHeadApril2012058.jpg

http://www.northerngraveladventureridersnz.com/june-16th-sat-riverhead-forest-adv-ride.html

[Gremlin]

Are we able to go around if our bikes are too big to go through? :laugh:

[suzieq]

Are we able to go around if our bikes are too big to go through? :laugh:



Hey - Remind Jessica to STAY LEAN two weeks prior to - She wants to go tunnelling also and doesn't wnt to be left out - Good Keen Kiwi Girl and allll:woohoo::woohoo:


ps seriously a bridge exit just outside of the tunnel - poor Jessica:facepalm:

[suzieq]

No wait, there's one more...............

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fvocpmbOFrI&list=UU-pJEGd0DyxTTbN_e0ZOFeA&index=1&feature=plcp

[Gr82briding]

http://www.northerngraveladventureridersnz.com/may-05thsat---pureora-forestry-adventure-ride.html

Leaving 9am Mobil Service Station bottom end Napier/Taupo highway (Lake Front Terrace)

Full dayz riding Lunch at Whakamaru and more gravel roads on the opposite side of Pureora will be explored



S Q

Had as great days ride! 640ks all up and I got home at 7.30pm (what time did you get home Gremlin?). Of course I would have got home at least an hour earlier if Suzieq and Co. didn't go missing in action but that's a story for another day.

Thanks Suzieq and Jim for another memorable ride.

It's Gr82briding

[Gremlin]

Yep, was a great time. About 875km all up for me I think. Warmer going home on Saturday arvo than shooting down on Friday night. Only left Auckland at 2130, got into Taupo at 0030, having seen the gauge drop to 0.5 degrees.... so not quite reaching 0 :laugh:

Got home at 2000, after you guys carried on we talked shit and slacked around, getting Devil's tyre pumped up (for all his disparaging remarks about carrying so much shit it was interesting to see how quickly he asked for the compressor), then a stop in Rotorua to fill for me (hadn't filled since Matamata the previous evening) and we finally left Rotorua around 1730 I think, and went all the way through without another stop.

I've been through Pureora 2-3 times already... still so many tracks that need tracking, even roads as well... :drool:

[suzieq]

http://www.northerngraveladventureridersnz.com/highights-pureora-05th-may-2012.html

It was great to collect new faces roadside on our journey out to the forestry park - we will be back - we have many roads still to be explored and new areas still to be tapped into


Excellent ride on the sat - for some of us ADDITIONAL roadside explores were had??? Sunday proved another great explore for the lads - playtime out amongst the trails and herding of wild pigs on the tracks in front of the bikes also


:2thumbsup

[suzieq]

http://www.northerngraveladventureridersnz.com/may-12thsat---gravel-road-ride---lunch-nikau-caves.html

[Crisis management]

I might be heading that way on saturday as well Sue (Raglan for the day), if so, I'll drop in at your start point and say hello! As usual this is all dependant on work & weather...... (preparing my excuses)

[suzieq]

I might be heading that way on saturday as well Sue (Raglan for the day), if so, I'll drop in at your start point and say hello! As usual this is all dependant on work & weather...... (preparing my excuses)

All good Catch up Bombay Weather looking great for this weekend :woohoo:

[suzieq]

http://gravellhopper-ridingtheloosestuff.blogspot.com/b/post-preview?token=iU3nPDcBAAA.kyOwLqD_r2Pe7vHuRWBeIQ.9 odz8pvkbFgsHfBcGr5KHQ&postId=9171468752044633195&type=POST


:confused::confused::confused: but reallly :laugh::laugh::laugh:


S Q

[suzieq]

A big thanks to Ian for making this compilation of highlights from over our day today.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=T8y_-NCGO_I&feature=youtu.be



S Q

[suzieq]

Thanks to Ian for Number One Section: -

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AW3bfx5WNu4&list=UU-pJEGd0DyxTTbN_e0ZOFeA&index=2&feature=plcp


S Q

[suzieq]

http://gravellhopper-ridingtheloosestuff.blogspot.co.nz/2012/05/ngarnz-anniversary-of-one-year-of.html


S Q

[suzieq]

http://www.northerngraveladventureridersnz.com/highlights-klondykenikau-caves.html


S Q

[suzieq]

This week is International Hospice Week - providing palliative care for those in need


http://www.northerngraveladventureridersnz.com/may-19thsat---kaiparakaiwaka-international-car-rally-route.html



S Q

[suzieq]

http://gravellhopper-ridingtheloosestuff.blogspot.co.nz/


S Q

[suzieq]

http://www.northerngraveladventureridersnz.com/may-19thsat---kaiparakaiwaka-international-car-rally-route.html


Living further out???? You can meet us at the Caltex Servo Wellsford approx 9:45 and we will take a short stop here.


Last minute details to hand:
If looking to trailer your bike for this ride plse contact me and I now have a place to park trailers whilst you are doing this ride.

Team Support Vehicle available for this ride also, bikes with less than 200kms of fuel capacity can offload named fuel cannister into along with any luggage etc.

Attending the 3 hour Gravel Road Ride - ONE stop will be made approx midway - bring hydration and mng tea with you.

Wishing to ride that shorter route but still take in that scenic place of interest, come along as Group 2 will be riding the shorter route, both groups will have Ride Leaders and also run with Corner Man System and also Tail End Charlie.

Both groups will visit a scenic place of interest and this is being televised JUNE on Country Calendar. A book with details and specifics will be passed around to view over our luncheon break which will be Waipu Pizza Barn. Both groups will meet here for lunch.

New for us, our quizzzzzz, we now have new SUPPORTERS who have allocated to us spot prizes for our rides. These will be issued out to lucky candidates. LIKE OUR QUIZZZZ??? Many have expressed sheer delight in a small portion of entertainment whilst waiting for the serveries to dish out up to 20 luncheon meals so share in that delight, as YOU will be asked to offer up a smattering of questions on some of our NEXT rides. Wait, it gets better, NEW to us, NEVER FEAR, GRAVEL RIDERS are here...... our quizzes are conducted in a TEAM support manner aka we pair you up with a partner to brain wrangle out those answers. You WILLL know people by the end of this:msn-wink:


ALL TO SIGN IN TO ENTER OUR RIDES:

S Q

[suzieq]

http://gravellhopper-ridingtheloosestuff.blogspot.co.nz/2012/05/gravel-roads-that-lead-to-batley.html

Recounting in episode Number One My Take on the local history

Thanks to our ride leader for sharing in so much valuable information, I found it extremely interesting and yes the gravel roads that led out here pretty good also.


S Q

[suzieq]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uVrcq53TjF8&list=UU-pJEGd0DyxTTbN_e0ZOFeA&index=1&feature=plcp

Thanks DAVID for the share


S Q

[onestop]

I joined in on this ride and had a lot of fun I was riding a 86 BMW R80PD.
We had a good leader who kept up a good pace for us and chose some really good roads fro whangarei I did 220kms
I think we all behaved quite well with no fall offs
thanks everyone for good riding
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http://i844.photobucket.com/albums/ab3/darrylwhg/DSCN4366.jpg
http://i844.photobucket.com/albums/ab3/darrylwhg/DSCN4365.jpg
http://i844.photobucket.com/albums/ab3/darrylwhg/DSCN4364.jpg

[suzieq]

Thanks for joining us we welcome you

Many thnaks for the lovely photo share

S Q

[suzieq]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=baR-vzbNl9o&feature=youtu.be

The Roads That Lead In To BATLEY on the Kaipara

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FfqVEYnGiDg&feature=share


The Journey To Kaiwaka
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=q56-THWOh08&list=UU-pJEGd0DyxTTbN_e0ZOFeA&index=3&feature=plcp


Boys In Discusssion:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JS5GdpWLkek&feature=relmfu

[suzieq]

Further vid cam footage has been uploaded onto our website:

http://www.northerngraveladventureridersnz.com/highlights-kaiwaka-to-the-mighty-kaipara.html

S Q

[suzieq]

Confirmed details will be posted up next week - this will be held inside of RiverHead forest and will be a full day of skills and loop circuits to practise those skills.

Looking back I remember MY very first adventure training day which was a Mike Britton Adventure training course held inside Ngaruawahia forest. hmmm If My Memory serves me correct: -

http://gravellhopper-ridingtheloosestuff.blogspot.co.nz/2012/05/gravel-riders-based-at-taupo-and-our.html

S Q

Always and forever looking to upskill - yes I will be attending the upcoming training course.

[suzieq]

http://www.northerngraveladventureridersnz.com/queens-birthday-weekend-taranaki-tunnel-tour-revisited.html

This ride is by arrangement with Henry and Dave (this is their ride details and their route) Dave hails from Taranaki so knows the area well

Finalising last minute details:
SAT MNG: Arrive at 9:30AM We depart punctual and on time 10:00am as we have a full day of gravel roads to get through.

- First refuel and lunchbreak Kawhia approx eta 1pm.

- We will take a stop at Raglan/refuel again

- WE conclude Sat at Awakino

- SAT night planned accomm: Awakino Pub - Beds will be made available for all - a package deal is available dinner/bed/brekkie
Longest km stretch without fuel stop on sat approx 150 - 180kms

Team 4 x 4 support vehicle available from Sunday afternoon - If less than 200kms fuel capacity bring spare 5L named container

TWO BIKES travelling with us over this weekend will also be carrying emergency fuel

SUN MNG: 9AM We depart punctual and on time from Awakino Pub - as this is a full day of riding - THE RIDE BEGINS

Lunchbreak Whangamomina Pub

SUN night planned accomm: The Plymouth - contact Henry to secure your booking - a package deal is available dinner/bed/brekkie
Many accommodation options available New Plymouth based


MON: more scenic riding will be available BEFORE we head off for home, these details will be discussed over our SAT

As always plse bring plenty hydration / warm clothes / wet weather gears / snacks to last over your day
S Q

[suzieq]

http://www.aatravel.co.nz/new-zealand/Te-Kuiti_Accommodation.html


http://www.jasons.co.nz/te-kuiti


http://www.jasons.co.nz/te-kuiti/accommodation


http://www.jasons.co.nz/te-kuiti/accommodation


http://maps.aa.co.nz/browse/accommodation/all/waikato/waitomo/piopio


If looking to stay overnight Te Kuiti or Pio Pio to join in our ride that will be leaving from Awakino Pub 9am on the Sunday mng, these are just some options if the pub cannot accommodate.

S Q

[suzieq]

Just to hand New meet up time will now be 9:30 on the Saturday BP Bombay

We will leave 10am


Time has been changed to accommodate riders coming in from Up North


S Q

[suzieq]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VoPNdGlxJQI&feature=player_embedded

The boys explore some of the many side trails that the forestry has on offer and then more..........



S Q

[alane]

Just to hand New meet up time will now be 9:30 on the Saturday BP Bombay

We will leave 10am


Time has been changed to accommodate riders coming in from Up North


S Q



JAFFA,s & MIXED ASSORTMENT heading west (supriseingly) over Purangi saddle,Tarata road ,around 12.45pm Sun. 3rd June. :niceone:





OH!! The -- PAIN -- of haveing to just watch. :weep:

[suzieq]

Taranaki Tunnels and More............ The Jaffas and a good cross selection of Mixed Allsorts converge on the NAKI - some of what it looked like - OOOH STOP ME PLEASE - We will be back - Plans over Summer to further our adventures through The Old Whanga Road and and travel OVER the Bridge To Somewhere which will take us to visit the onsite station. Looking forwards to and all will once again be welcome!!!! :devil2: Did I also mention meeting another gentleman who asked me HAD I VISITED THIS PAPER ROAD??? and HAD I VISITED THAT PAPER ROAD??? Amazing WHO you meet roadside???? I met a very interesting local from New Plymouth who was out exploring and a conversation ROADSIDE we had................ SUMMER and we will be back!!!

http://i1217.photobucket.com/albums/dd396/suzieq1250/TTT-TaranakiTunnelTour02ndJune2012183.jpg
The highlight of my ride this weekend would have to be travelling out to visit The Bridge To Somewhere - Excellent ride just to get out to this bridge.

http://i1217.photobucket.com/albums/dd396/suzieq1250/TTT-TaranakiTunnelTour02ndJune2012180.jpg

http://i1217.photobucket.com/albums/dd396/suzieq1250/TTT-TaranakiTunnelTour02ndJune2012165.jpg
Heading out on the Monday morning just the right time for milking enroute.

http://i1217.photobucket.com/albums/dd396/suzieq1250/TTT-TaranakiTunnelTour02ndJune2012169.jpg

http://i1217.photobucket.com/albums/dd396/suzieq1250/TTT-TaranakiTunnelTour02ndJune2012129.jpg
The TWO G650GS's decided to take a slight detour hmmm I wonder Where That Road Will Take US??? Let's find out - so as we ventured down this road UP The road we meet out friend KTM - amazing who you meet Roadside??? All Parked Up A short conversation before the TWO Intrepid explorers headed off again to take in some more.

http://i1217.photobucket.com/albums/dd396/suzieq1250/TTT-TaranakiTunnelTour02ndJune2012121.jpg
Out There Doing It and Loving It:clap:

http://i1217.photobucket.com/albums/dd396/suzieq1250/TTT-TaranakiTunnelTour02ndJune2012088.jpg
SPECIAL MENTION HERE - A big welcome to our NEW ADV rider amongst us Bernard and an EXTRA SPECIAL WELCOME to his son
Vincent from SYDNEY - Did I mention Vincent was an avid mountain biker/dirt bike rider from Across The Ditch - He is ONE VERY MEAN gravel rider out amongst us - awsome to have him along for our ride

http://i1217.photobucket.com/albums/dd396/suzieq1250/TTT-TaranakiTunnelTour02ndJune2012079.jpg
Father and Son Team Bernard and Vincent - Welcome to us and welcome back to N.Z. Vincent even if just for a short time before he heads off for USA

http://i1217.photobucket.com/albums/dd396/suzieq1250/TTT-TaranakiTunnelTour02ndJune2012084.jpg
Great that Team KTM could join us and say hi for our ride also - Eleanor and Karl - WElcome and thanks for coming along - was good to see some of our ORANGE machines out amongst it also

http://i1217.photobucket.com/albums/dd396/suzieq1250/TTT-TaranakiTunnelTour02ndJune2012077.jpg

http://i1217.photobucket.com/albums/dd396/suzieq1250/TTT-TaranakiTunnelTour02ndJune2012068.jpg
Parked Up at one of the VERY many tunnel stops - great photo opportunities for everyone

http://i1217.photobucket.com/albums/dd396/suzieq1250/TTT-TaranakiTunnelTour02ndJune2012001.jpg
The start of our journey we completed MOST of the many gravel roads that led out to Kawhia for our lunch break. The grader had been over these roads through Limestone Downs and had gone an excellent job of it - a tough ride it was, nice start to the mng, km's of freshly graded gravel roads.:niceone:

More pics coming soon and will be uploaded to our website shortly along with vid cam footage.


Excellent weekend and many thanks to all who came to participate in also - all of you made our weekend what it was - a great one.
The sealed portions of our ride made for very tough going for the many of us who arrived with knobbly tyres. The incoming rain we received on the SAT night whilst we were at AWAKINO made for some hairy moments for many of us. So a slower than normal ride was had on our journey out to visit the many tunnels. Up and over the many saddles and passes also some interesting moments again.:wari:

S Q

[Dingledoo]

Good to catch up with the Auckland riders on Sunday. Thanks Sue for organising.

When we parted company after morning tea at the pub we went on to the Bridge to Somewhere via the Old Whangamomona Road.

A fabulous track with a couple of tunnels and a bridge - oh and some mud holes.

Great fun on our smaller bikes, but would have been a bit of an ask on the big bikes.

Looking forward to doing it again in the summer - at the pub on the way back we spoke to some trail riders who did a loop back from the old whanga road via Aotuhia station and Putikituna Road - must do that next time.

[suzieq]

Hi

Pencil it in for summer - We Will Be There

We had our Taranaki people check it out before we did this weekend ride and for a lot of our big bikes, tooo much pushing involved


But we re all chomping to do it


And we will continue on further with The Aotuhia Station


More come summer looking forwards to it

S Q

[suzieq]

http://www.northerngraveladventureridersnz.com/t-t-t-taranaki-tunnels-tour-highlights.html

Pics being uploaded constantly

Vid cam footage processing about to begin sometime this week


S Q

[suzieq]

JAFFA,s & MIXED ASSORTMENT heading west (supriseingly) over Purangi saddle,Tarata road ,around 12.45pm Sun. 3rd June. :niceone:





OH!! The -- PAIN -- of haveing to just watch. :weep:


We have plans to BE BACK over summer - welcome to come join in

S Q

[suzieq]

Part One - Where Did This Ride All Begin????

A big thanks to Dave and Henry for x's 2 with the T T T


http://gravellhopper-ridingtheloosestuff.blogspot.co.nz/2012/06/t-t-t-taranaki-tunnel-tour-where-did.html


S Q

[nadroj]

Did you not have a wide enough angle lense to get Henry in the pics?

It was good to see you all at Whanga even if it was a snack n go.

[suzieq]

Good to catch up with the Auckland riders on Sunday. Thanks Sue for organising.

When we parted company after morning tea at the pub we went on to the Bridge to Somewhere via the Old Whangamomona Road.

A fabulous track with a couple of tunnels and a bridge - oh and some mud holes.

Great fun on our smaller bikes, but would have been a bit of an ask on the big bikes.

Looking forward to doing it again in the summer - at the pub on the way back we spoke to some trail riders who did a loop back from the old whanga road via Aotuhia station and Putikituna Road - must do that next time.

Your pics have left husband JIM chomping to get into it >>>>>>>>>>>> definately back here again excellent

S Q

[suzieq]

Did you not have a wide enough angle lense to get Henry in the pics?

It was good to see you all at Whanga even if it was a snack n go.



Great and we look forwards to catching up with you again shortly - sorry we did not get too much time to chat

We Will Be Back!!!


I hope you can join in with us next time - even if only for a brief spell


S Q

[suzieq]

SAT 16th June - Join us for a guided RiverHead Forest Explore Ride
For those that enter you will be all emailed the night before with last minute details
If rained out you will be notified and the ride will commence and is booked to recommence the following Saturday

For those ADV riders amongst us there will be additional loops - you must come shod with complete set knobbly tyres if looking to ride these ADVANCED loops


This ride is suitable for novice riders to advanced riders - this will not be a fast ride as we must look to comply and to watch for other forestry users here


Your entry fee covers forestry access and also bbq luncheon

http://www.northerngraveladventureridersnz.com/sat---16062012.html

S Q

[suzieq]

Looking to attend our upcoming RiverHead Forest Explore Ride - We have plenty of trailer parking space available at our home which is situated not far from the forest itself

Contact and all welcome, any queries re smaller cc bikes and fuel contact jimdenham@hotmail.co.nz



S Q

http://www.northerngraveladventureridersnz.com/sat---16062012.html

[suzieq]

DAY 1 - Whenuapai/Bombay/Te Uku/Kawhia/Marakopa/Waikowhai Tunnel - destination AWAKINO (magic)

http://gravellhopper-ridingtheloosestuff.blogspot.co.nz/2012/06/t-t-t-taranaki-tunnel-tour-day-1-of-our.html



S Q

[alane]

Great and we look forwards to catching up with you again shortly - sorry we did not get too much time to chat

We Will Be Back!!!


I hope you can join in with us next time - even if only for a brief spell


S Q


I have a few problems. :devil2:

Same as Justin Beaver --- (or is it Beber -----you know who I mean ----that little "good looking" boy,from Canada.)
THE Girls ------------- ,they just keep - MOBBING - my bike. :rolleyes: :weird:

Hard to get away. :chase:

[Gremlin]

THE Girls ------------- ,they just keep - MOBBING - my bike. :rolleyes: :weird:

Hard to get away. :chase:
Stop rooting the fooken sheep! :Pokey:

[alane]

Stop rooting the fooken sheep! :Pokey:


OH! NO! --------- Must be a bloody Aussie in our mitsd :rolleyes:

[suzieq]

I have a few problems. :devil2:

Same as Justin Beaver --- (or is it Beber -----you know who I mean ----that little "good looking" boy,from Canada.)
THE Girls ------------- ,they just keep - MOBBING - my bike. :rolleyes: :weird:

Hard to get away. :chase:



YOU SHOW BUNNY YOU !!!!! All those girls and they don't want you to get away We Have Seen Your Dilemma You are famous In Your Own Neck Of The Neighbourhood:devil2:

[suzieq]

http://www.northerngraveladventureridersnz.com/sat---16062012.html

Attending our ride this SAT and looking to park those trailers???

Arrival time please 8am


Thanks


S Q

[suzieq]

http://www.northerngraveladventureridersnz.com/july-21st-sat-riverhead-forestry-one-day-graveladv-training.html



S Q

[suzieq]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cg1n_m0PYHQ&list=UU-pJEGd0DyxTTbN_e0ZOFeA&index=2&feature=plcp


S Q
Looking very good

[uksteve]

Hey Sue,

Tell Jim that "DR650" looks awfully like a KTM 690 :eek:............Am i psychic or what? :niceone:

[suzieq]

hmmm a certain enroute travelling companion offering advice from The Zine ??? some planet or other :msn-wink:


mentioned the dial it up situation aka front wheel pull ups etc etc etc

hmmm comments taken onboard and look what appeared - couldn't be happier - loves it TEAM OJ




S Q


Fine times ahead indeed

[suzieq]

http://gravellhopper-ridingtheloosestuff.blogspot.co.nz/2012/06/riverhead-forest-tour.html

Excellent turnout today saw over 40 bikes converge to enjoy a PLAY at RiverHead

[suzieq]

http://www.northerngraveladventureridersnz.com/riverhead-highlights.html


S Q

[suzieq]

http://gravellhopper-ridingtheloosestuff.blogspot.co.nz/2012/06/thumpers-nestled-amongst-trees.html

[suzieq]

See our website for details and come join us

Looking to gain skills and confidence riding gravel roads/forestry trails

RiverHead perfect and now available

We have experienced trainers who will answer your questions and guide you through the very basics required to join in with our adventure rides with more confidence


http://www.northerngraveladventureridersnz.com/july-21st-sat-riverhead-forestry-one-day-graveladv-training.html


S Q

[suzieq]

http://gravellhopper-ridingtheloosestuff.blogspot.co.nz/2012/06/thumpers-enjoying-riverhead-forest.html

Thumpers On Attack


S Q

[suzieq]

http://gravellhopper-ridingtheloosestuff.blogspot.co.nz/2012/06/thumpers-and-our-exit-strategy.html




S Q

[suzieq]

http://gravellhopper-ridingtheloosestuff.blogspot.co.nz/2012/06/descending-to-visit-abandonned-and-old.html





S Q

[suzieq]

http://gravellhopper-ridingtheloosestuff.blogspot.co.nz/2012/06/loose-gravel-anyone.html?showComment=1340176722993



S Q

[suzieq]

http://gravellhopper-ridingtheloosestuff.blogspot.co.nz/2012/06/ngarnz-riders-page-of-fame-gsa-jessica.html


S Q

[dino3310]

Hi Suzie, just curious wheres that Waitahanui stream? is that the one up pongakawa valley or the one at Waitahanui

[suzieq]

Yes we always take our bikes to Waitahanui and have a little good ole fashioned Tub Time, the boys just love it!! Can't seem to keep them away for some reason???:devil2:

[dino3310]

awesome
i didnt realise there was bike access to the river there, will have to call in next time im past there.

the Tauranga Taupo river just past there used to be a good place to ride up

[suzieq]

Nowz the time for a right royal Tub Thumping - the trout streams are running on F for FULL


Have funnnnn


S Q

[suzieq]

:cold:
http://gravellhopper-ridingtheloosestuff.blogspot.co.nz/2012/06/riding-long-way-round.html

[GPS MAN]

Man,,Mark must have felt bad ~ dumping his new Husky????

Looks like fun...but, too cold for me!!!

[suzieq]

http://gravellhopper-ridingtheloosestuff.blogspot.co.nz/2012/07/september-15th-new-tribal-lands-safari.html

[MXNUT]

Man,,Mark must have felt bad ~ dumping his new Husky????

Worst thing was that i was not even riding it at the time. Had decided that the boards looked too slippery ( next time dont use dressed timber Gordon ) and i should push it accross.
Got 2/3 of the way accross and the back tyre came around on me anyway at it was a slight down hill.

Decided that i should wait for a hand to get it out as if i tried on my own and failed then the whole bike would have ended up down there and that would have been a mission to remove.

Should have known better than to attempt 1 of Gordons rides on dual purpose tyres. Wont make that mistake again. Knoblies next time.
The challenge sections were a real challenge on the Shinko`s.

[tri boy]

Worst thing was that i was not even riding it at the time.

Carton of piss for losing it.
Bottle o whiskey for being a wuss, and pushing it.
(I'll help ya demolish the hooch):drinkup:

[Night Falcon]

Worst thing was that i was not even riding it at the time. Had decided that the boards looked too slippery ( next time dont use dressed timber Gordon ) and i should push it accross.
Got 2/3 of the way accross and the back tyre came around on me anyway at it was a slight down hill.

Decided that i should wait for a hand to get it out as if i tried on my own and failed then the whole bike would have ended up down there and that would have been a mission to remove.

Should have known better than to attempt 1 of Gordons rides on dual purpose tyres. Wont make that mistake again. Knoblies next time.
The challenge sections were a real challenge on the Shinko`s.

Confusious say: "push perfectly good motorcycle over wooden plank.... end up in stinky ditch" :o

[suzieq]

http://www.northerngraveladventureridersnz.com/recapping-poronui-station.html


S Q

[dino3310]

back in the media again suzieQ
page 105 kiwi rider mag :niceone:

[suzieq]

:rolleyes:

Well spotted indeed, this story was an account of Linda G's ride whilst she attended the Station ride that Jim Tim Jess and myself worked hard to bring to the adv community

This ride required many hours of exploring and putting together suitable trails as we often have up to 1200cc bikes attending our rides and what is suited to our DR community may not be so suited to our bigger bikes in attendance. Also, a concern to us, a large area was deemed unsuitable by our hosts, but we needed to seek permission to also add and explore into these areas to be able to gain enough ride territory for our ride. Without Jim and Tim we would not have had these areas added into our ride. Jess has been fantastic to us as a family as she is always on hand to help and to assist. It has been this great combination of team effort Jim and I have had that has aided us greatly in making thse new rides.

I will keep on meeting and making new acquaintances and also look to explore new areas that I have never visited. Life is tooo short to simply drive past these places. NEW CONCEPT: HELLO, ARE YOU HOME??? lol SORRY can't help myself??? The gravel riders want to come to visit?? lol Hopefully I will continue to have my team of helpers and we will be able to provide many more new and interesting places to bring to our adv community.

Having just opened my copy of our Kiwi Rider Magazine, I felt it was in keeping to thank The Team that actually discovered, and put the work into the making of this ride and the preparation details etc. Work does not stop once you get home. Work continues on and many details need to be organised to make our ride the huge success story that it was.

This is my account (ORGANISERS) of THE WORK THAT WENT INTO THE MAKING OF THIS RIDE:
http://gravellhopper-ridingtheloosestuff.blogspot.co.nz/2012/07/discovering-poronui-thanks-to-jim-tim.html


S Q

[suzieq]

Jim has been busy with the making of his NEW Handguard Protectors - he has introduced these under his registered and NEW brandname of MOTOPRO

They will be available very shortly for puchase

We have had many good and well received comments re these:

http://www.northerngraveladventureridersnz.com/club-merchandise.html


S Q

[suzieq]

http://gravellhopper-ridingtheloosestuff.blogspot.co.nz/2012/07/visiting-very-good-friend-at-matamata.html

[suzieq]

Want It? - Well We Have It Yet Again ....... looking for that challenge with your adventure bike???
We will be running two groups, Group One, We look to give you a challenge - don't arrive with a shiney bike if riding in Group 1 - just have the clean-up crew ready for when you arrive back home - it will all be on cam for the viewing

Those who experienced our first serveup are returning for Round Two :devil2: OOH this is so going to be a goodie,
and yes,, we have our camera PERSON in attendance for our next offering of the Mud that is RiverHead:Oops: ps don't splash our camera person

Looking to AVOID the M U D and join in with the scenic bunch, well we have a Gravel Explore Team running, and yes I will be leading you around to visit old skidsites and much more.......... We will join up with our mud brothers at camp hq for mng tea (and yes, OVER the treeroots we go) and then off again to take in those roads and some scenic shots - nice forestry and gravel road riding - pillions welcome as this ride is suitable for all in attendance

Contact me for trailer parking
S Q


http://www.northerngraveladventureridersnz.com/august-05th---riverhead-revisit.html

[suzieq]

http://www.northerngraveladventureridersnz.com/july-21st-sat-riverhead-forestry-one-day-graveladv-training.html

This Saturday we look to run through with you the many skills required and we will also be marking you and now keeping a record on your progress for our future upcoming courses as we look to upskill those who have attended our Basic Level Courses

Adventure training skills to tackle sand and more coming shortly


S Q

[suzieq]

For those that missed our Saturday ride, we have another - Sunday the 05th August - Come and Get It


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=M1UTHHnztlA&list=UU-pJEGd0DyxTTbN_e0ZOFeA&index=9&feature=plcp


S Q

A route to suit all abilities and for all to enjoy a small slice of....................

[suzieq]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LlBAFNMCvck&feature=relmfu



http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=endscreen&NR=1&v=KJN7C5KH_iw
visit our website for your pre-entry form:
http://www.northerngraveladventureridersnz.com/august-05th---riverhead-revisit.html

[suzieq]

http://www.northerngraveladventureridersnz.com/july-21st-sat-riverhead-forestry-one-day-graveladv-training.html

An excellent day and RiverHead Forest provided us with an excellent venue to host our training session

The day was imminent with threats of the big rains and this made for mostly overcast and windy conditions, (which helped to keep us all cool with the many exercises on offer) hot work, the layers were quickly removed


Coming sooon, Sand Training and the basic skills needed to go with............. S O O N......


S Q

[suzieq]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MwcZjWYH-2E&list=UU-pJEGd0DyxTTbN_e0ZOFeA&index=1&feature=plcp


S Q

[Crisis management]

Ok, where's the face plant video?










Looks good Sue, good to see training being offered and you have a great venue there!

Iain

[Gremlin]

Ok, where's the face plant video?
I was too quick for them... I tried that real stylely rear wheel sliding on the mud, opposite lock going round in circles stuff... yeah, managed about half a circle before cool turned to shit and I was picking mud out of the crash bars :lol:

[suzieq]

Thanks Iain the venue was excellent and the weather great very overcast out on the plateau

Good to have GSA Jessica along these days, practically famous that GIRL


Where that girl does NOT go will be something for us all to watch for in the future???:devil2:

[Devil]

She's a bit lazy though these days. Laying down all the time.

My GSA on the other hand stayed fantastically upright :D

[Gremlin]

My GSA on the other hand stayed fantastically upright :D
You're doing it wrong...

[suzieq]

Final entries taken for our RiverHead Re-Visit ride Thurs this week

We have made another visit here to cater for our riders that missed out first visit here. So, nothing planned for Sunday. Come visit RiverHead and take part in a Team Builder. WE will also be running a Gravel Explore Team who will simply E X P L O R E.

http://www.northerngraveladventureridersnz.com/august-05th---riverhead-revisit.html


S Q