Gisborne to Wairoa

[Maha]

...or more specifically...Tiniroto Rd instead of the coast rd...looks mint?
Just sussing out some roads for 3-4 day look around.
Waioeka/Matawai is a calling as are some bike friendly roads in the southern Waikato..:scooter:

Anyone care to comment on Tiniroto rd?..:corn:http://maps.google.co.nz/maps?f=d&source=s_d&saddr=Gisborne&daddr=-38.76523,177.58517+to:Wairoa,+Hawke's+Bay&geocode=FUIPsv0dcVWcCimXrLBBnMBlbTEHmaJDYe8ABQ%3BF VJ9sP0dEryVCinRKakQDwNmbTGxWfMGYe8AEw%3BFdterP0dLy-TCilLB7U6r7FobTHgFaNDYe8ABQ&hl=en&mra=ls&via=1&sll=-38.850403,177.71759&sspn=0.739029,1.229095&ie=UTF8&ll=-38.838638,177.71347&spn=0.739151,1.229095&z=10

Planned route...
Day one:http://maps.google.co.nz/maps?f=d&source=s_d&saddr=Warkworth,+Auckland&daddr=-37.50091,175.14936+to:-37.6201632,175.1779413+to:State+Hwy&geocode=FaGZ1P0dnRtpCikLML7G9N4MbTEwGKNDYe8ABQ%3BF RLIw_0dMJFwCikh_RZrWEZtbTG9gQr8F5ObtQ%3BFT32wf0d1Q BxCimlxwsMWjltbTGQgQ0HYe8AEw%3BFQwltP0dOl1zCg&hl=en&mra=dpe&mrsp=2&sz=12&via=1,2&sll=-37.613144,175.14679&sspn=0.187927,0.307274&ie=UTF8&ll=-37.913867,175.086365&spn=1.497316,2.458191&z=9
Day two:http://maps.google.co.nz/maps?f=d&source=s_d&saddr=Te+Kuiti,+Waikato&daddr=-38.35108,176.22911+to:Opotiki,+Bay+Of+Plenty&geocode=FcgVt_0dQMhwCikbDWZHArpsbTGwC6NDYe8ABQ%3BF RjPtv0d9gqBCikXzVdPLBxsbTFgqA4HYe8AEw%3BFUQOvP0d2C-RCikvWyPAk4FlbTEJmaJDYe8ABQ&hl=en&mra=dpe&mrsp=1&sz=11&via=1&sll=-38.269454,176.138306&sspn=0.372512,0.614548&ie=UTF8&ll=-37.996163,176.937561&spn=0.37391,0.614548&z=11
Day three:http://maps.google.co.nz/maps?f=d&source=s_d&saddr=Opotiki,+Bay+Of+Plenty&daddr=-38.6422268,177.9516169+to:-38.81846,177.53074+to:Napier,+Hawke's+Bay&geocode=FUQOvP0d2C-RCikvWyPAk4FlbTEJmaJDYe8ABQ%3BFc5dsv0dgFObCilzSCwg GXZmbTEwJZ0GYe8AEw%3BFWStr_0ddOeUCikZHGNl9KdobTGQX fMGYe8AEw%3BFRRjpf0dknaLCimZyrFP1slpbTFQ6KJDYe8ABQ&hl=en&mra=dpe&mrsp=1&sz=12&via=1,2&sll=-38.621162,177.914658&sspn=0.18535,0.307274&ie=UTF8&ll=-38.691941,177.415466&spn=1.481344,2.458191&z=9
Day four:http://maps.google.co.nz/maps?f=d&source=s_d&saddr=Napier,+Hawke's+Bay&daddr=-37.6711544,175.5450788+to:Warkworth,+Auckland&geocode=FRRjpf0dknaLCimZyrFP1slpbTFQ6KJDYe8ABQ%3BF Q4vwf0d9pp2CinllfT9GQltbTExnpQGYe8AEw%3BFaGZ1P0dnR tpCikLML7G9N4MbTEwGKNDYe8ABQ&hl=en&mra=dpe&mrsp=1&sz=12&via=1&sll=-37.668875,175.55706&sspn=0.187786,0.307274&ie=UTF8&ll=-37.866181,175.729065&spn=1.498286,2.458191&z=9

[Mom]

Just sussing out some roads for 3-4 day look around.
Waioeka/Matawai is a calling as are some bike friendly roads in the southern Waikato..:scooter:

Oh really? Can we stay at that B&B again :drool:

[Gremlin]

Tiniroto Rd is an excellent ride. If it's your first run through, definitely recommend during the day, as there are very few sign posts and reflective boards indicating where the road goes.

From memory, there are several corners that look deceptively shallow, and then tighten right up...

[KoroJ]

Tiniroto Rd is an excellent ride. ...

.....as long as there's no GN250's around!

[Mom]

If it's your first run through, definitely recommend during the day, as there are very few sign posts and reflective boards indicating where the road goes.

From memory, there are several corners that look deceptively shallow, and then tighten right up...

Geeze Gremlin, are there no roads you have not ridden all hours of the day and night :rofl:

This will be a definate daytime ride :yes:

[Maha]

Tiniroto Rd is an excellent ride. If it's your first run through, definitely recommend during the day, as there are very few sign posts and reflective boards indicating where the road goes.

From memory, there are several corners that look deceptively shallow, and then tighten right up...

Ok then its on the list.....:corn:
I understand theres a quaint pub at Tiniroto (that is an actual place right?:blink:)

[nothingflash]

Ok then its on the list.....:corn:
I understand theres a quaint pub at Tiniroto (that is an actual place right?:blink:)

Yep - that's where Shane Cameron hails from... Great road - much better than SH2

[Ender EnZed]

Anyone care to comment on Tiniroto rd?..:corn:

It has more corners and less traffic than the alternative. What more do you need to know?

[yod]

Great road but a lot rougher than SH2, also had a fuckload of cow shit when I went through but that was probably just my bad luck!

[Gremlin]

.....as long as there's no GN250's around!
:lol:

Geeze Gremlin, are there no roads you have not ridden all hours of the day and night :rofl:
Yep... heaps. Once you factor in all the gravel roads in the middle of nowhere and in the middle of the forest, there is still a lot of the country to ride :ride:

Ok then its on the list.....:corn:
I understand theres a quaint pub at Tiniroto (that is an actual place right?:blink:)
No clue... it can't be more than 100km long, probably more like 50km, so there's absolutely no reason to stop :D And yes, Tiniroto is a place. Just don't blink.

[ynot slow]

Do the loop,best of both worlds,sh2 and Tiniroto rd,back to Gissy,and Waioka(sp)ridden twice.

[Maha]

Do the loop,best of both worlds,sh2 and Tiniroto rd,back to Gissy,and Waioka(sp)ridden twice.

Will be taking in Pirongia/Te Kuiti/Bennydale/Mangakino/Ngakuru/Waiatapu/Murupara/Galatea/Matahina/Opotiki/Gisborne/Napier/Home....1400kms with some nice pubs along the way..:scooter:

[Blackbird]

Your proposed route is my old stamping ground!

Did Tiniroto Road last year in daylight and there's beautiful scenery down that way. Lots of deciduous trees on the road edge so could be quite slippery and green at present. Came through there on the Grand Challenge last October at about midnight. There were slips everywhere and it was decidedly scary! The road north of Galatea might be a bit green too where it runs through the Matahina forest but with normal care will be ok. It's spectacularly pretty through there and worth stopping at the Matahina Dam.

Murapara is a dump - felt quite uncomfortable there when I stopped for gas once. The turn you'll take though is just before Murapara itself.

Have a great trip!

[Maha]

Your proposed route is my old stamping ground!

Did Tiniroto Road last year in daylight and there's beautiful scenery down that way. Lots of deciduous trees on the road edge so could be quite slippery and green at present. Came through there on the Grand Challenge last October at about midnight. There were slips everywhere and it was decidedly scary! The road north of Galatea might be a bit green too where it runs through the Matahina forest but with normal care will be ok. It's spectacularly pretty through there and worth stopping at the Matahina Dam.

Murapara is a dump - felt quite uncomfortable there when I stopped for gas once. The turn you'll take though is just before Murapara itself.

Have a great trip!

Fingers crossed the weather will be fine when we do this trip (Labour weekend)
I lived in Rotorua for many years, did alot of work out Murupara/Kaiangaroa/Galatea way.
Just never been there on a bike.
I have even stayed at the Bennydale pub for a night or two, did some flooring at the school in about 84'...

[Blackbird]

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2 photos from our daylight run on Tiniroto Road outside the pub so you know exactly where it is by the signpost!

[Maha]

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2 photos from our daylight run on Tiniroto Road outside the pub so you know exactly where it is by the signpost!

So the pub is where School road and Ruakaka rd meet?
http://maps.google.co.nz/maps?f=d&source=s_d&saddr=Opotiki,+Bay+Of+Plenty&daddr=-38.78042,177.54615+to:Napier,+Hawke's+Bay&geocode=FUQOvP0d2C-RCikvWyPAk4FlbTEJmaJDYe8ABQ%3BFfxBsP0dpiOVCinpr18b qQJmbTEAXfMGYe8AEw%3BFRRjpf0dknaLCimZyrFP1slpbTFQ6 KJDYe8ABQ&hl=en&mra=ls&via=1&sll=-38.75087,177.394867&sspn=0.740061,1.229095&ie=UTF8&ll=-38.774696,177.564919&spn=0.00578,0.009602&t=h&z=17

Thanks for the pics, looks great and I cant wait....hope the weather is primo, I can pick a good day normally.

[raftn]

Is a good road, agree with Gremlin, better todo it during the day, Stop at the Reniga Falls (i think that is the name) five minure walk but worth a look.

[Blackbird]

So the pub is where School road and Ruakaka rd meet?
http://maps.google.co.nz/maps?f=d&source=s_d&saddr=Opotiki,+Bay+Of+Plenty&daddr=-38.78042,177.54615+to:Napier,+Hawke's+Bay&geocode=FUQOvP0d2C-RCikvWyPAk4FlbTEJmaJDYe8ABQ%3BFfxBsP0dpiOVCinpr18b qQJmbTEAXfMGYe8AEw%3BFRRjpf0dknaLCimZyrFP1slpbTFQ6 KJDYe8ABQ&hl=en&mra=ls&via=1&sll=-38.75087,177.394867&sspn=0.740061,1.229095&ie=UTF8&ll=-38.774696,177.564919&spn=0.00578,0.009602&t=h&z=17

Thanks for the pics, looks great and I cant wait....hope the weather is primo, I can pick a good day normally.

Yep, it's that building between Tiniroto Road and School Road. Didn't go in, just stopped to take some photos as there's a really pretty lake just down the road.

[ynot slow]

Nice trip bloody envious.

[Big Dave]

Great adv bike road in winter.

[Highlander]

Will be taking in Pirongia/Te Kuiti/Bennydale/Mangakino/Ngakuru/Waiatapu/Murupara/Galatea/Matahina/Opotiki/Gisborne/Napier/Home....1400kms with some nice pubs along the way..:scooter:

Like Mr Blackbird says, the Galatea - Matahina stretch can be a touch slippery this time of year. No reason to avoid it just allow time to do it at a leisurely pace. Probably applies to the Ngakuru - Waiotapu leg, and definately the Waioeka too.

Matahina - Opotiki I'd do the Taneatua road (turn right just after the Shell shop at Awakeri) unless you are particularly keen on going through Ohope.
Waioeka Gorge was in good condition when I did it a month ago, couple of storms have been through since then though.

Waikaremoana to Gisborne every few weeks for a couple of years we used regularly to go via Tiniroto for a change of scenery. One of those ones that you forget about until someone mentions it, haven't done it now for the better part of 20 years. Must go back.

When are you going?

[dogsnbikes]

Will be taking in Pirongia/Te Kuiti/Bennydale/Mangakino/Ngakuru/Waiatapu/Murupara/Galatea/Matahina/Opotiki/Gisborne/Napier/Home....1400kms with some nice pubs along the way..:scooter:

Be sure too stop at the Matawai pub they do Latte's in tall glasses and great pot's of tea just ask Alistair:lol: and there is the 2 headed lamb or was it a calf well it was something....

[Maha]

Like Mr Blackbird says, the Galatea - Matahina stretch can be a touch slippery this time of year. No reason to avoid it just allow time to do it at a leisurely pace. Probably applies to the Ngakuru - Waiotapu leg, and definately the Waioeka too.

Matahina - Opotiki I'd do the Taneatua road (turn right just after the Shell shop at Awakeri) unless you are particularly keen on going through Ohope.
Waioeka Gorge was in good condition when I did it a month ago, couple of storms have been through since then though.

Waikaremoana to Gisborne every few weeks for a couple of years we used regularly to go via Tiniroto for a change of scenery. One of those ones that you forget about until someone mentions it, haven't done it now for the better part of 20 years. Must go back.

When are you going?

A leisurely pace is all I know....:scooter:
We are going Labour weekend..few months yet, give things time to dry out a bit.

[Maha]

Be sure too stop at the Matawai pub they do Latte's in tall glasses and great pot's of tea just ask Alistair:lol: and there is the 2 headed lamb or was it a calf well it was something....

.....heard a rumour the sheep wear gumboots in them there hills?...:(

[MSTRS]

.....heard a rumour the sheep wear gumboots in them there hills?...:(

Close. They 'share' them with the locals...

[Maha]

Close. They 'share' them with the locals...

That Shaun Lamb has a lot to answer for IYKWIM...:lol:

[MSTRS]

And the dogs get a load of crutchings to roll in.
Everyone wins.
Well...except for the sheep, that is.

[Highlander]

Be sure too stop at the Matawai pub they do Latte's in tall glasses and great pot's of tea just ask Alistair:lol: and there is the 2 headed lamb or was it a calf well it was something....

2 headed lamb just above the door. When you go in, turn around and look up.

[banditrider]

I did it in April (re-running the 2010 GC) and it was in a lot better condition than I remembered from my first trip through many moons ago. On that occasion there was every form of four legged critter that inhabits this land wandering all over the place. Only counted 1 dog and 1 goat last time around...

The road is tight in a few places and the surface can be less than perfect in places (probably a lot potential for slips this time of the year) but it is a nice ride. Ride on :scooter:

[insomnia01]

Cutting through to Patutahi saves you time & brings you directly onto Tiniroto Rd, last went through at xmas roads where in good nick but as mentioned there has been some really yucky weather since. As long as you fill up on gas in Opotiki you should get to Wairoa via Patutahi otherwise I think there is still a gas station by the Tiniroto/coastal rd turnoff OR fill up in Gisborne

[MSTRS]

As long as you fill up on gas in Opotiki you should get to Wairoa via Patutahi ...

It's a little under 250kms, but on roads that aren't friendly for good economy. Best to go straight to Makaraka, fill and head south. Tiniroto Rd can be accessed by turning right at the roundabout at the end of the bridge, n'est pas?

[Maha]

It's a little under 250kms, but on roads that aren't friendly for good economy. Best to go straight to Makaraka, fill and head south. Tiniroto Rd can be accessed by turning right at the roundabout at the end of the bridge, n'est pas?

Yeah this is the intended route for that day..
http://maps.google.co.nz/maps?f=d&source=s_d&saddr=Opotiki,+Bay+Of+Plenty&daddr=-38.6422268,177.9516169+to:-38.81846,177.53074+to:Napier,+Hawke's+Bay&geocode=FUQOvP0d2C-RCikvWyPAk4FlbTEJmaJDYe8ABQ%3BFc5dsv0dgFObCilzSCwg GXZmbTEwJZ0GYe8AEw%3BFWStr_0ddOeUCikZHGNl9KdobTGQX fMGYe8AEw%3BFRRjpf0dknaLCimZyrFP1slpbTFQ6KJDYe8ABQ&hl=en&mra=dpe&mrsp=1&sz=12&via=1,2&sll=-38.621162,177.914658&sspn=0.18535,0.307274&ie=UTF8&ll=-38.691941,177.415466&spn=1.481344,2.458191&z=9

[insomnia01]

It's a little under 250kms, but on roads that aren't friendly for good economy. Best to go straight to Makaraka, fill and head south. Tiniroto Rd can be accessed by turning right at the roundabout at the end of the bridge, n'est pas?

Is the gas station still at that junction ? otherwise your right, Makaraka it is.....

[Mom]

Fortunately I am riding a bike with wonderful fuel economy, and a great tank range...

How lovely to not have to plan for 200km fuel stops :yes:

[nothingflash]

Is the gas station still at that junction ? otherwise your right, Makaraka it is.....

Both. They're the same place...

[insomnia01]

Both. They're the same place...

I'm talking about the turn off at Tiniroto Rd NOT in Makaraka itself mind you, that was sometime ago now........

[Banditbandit]

The Waioeka Gorge is OK at the moment - I rode it on Sunday ... a few stones on the road, but otherwise OK.

It's safer to fill up in Opotiki and again in Gisborne - I could maybe make Opotiki to Wairoa on a tank of gas ... but it's borderline and I've never risked it ...

Murupara to Te Teko is often slippery - and even taking it easy is no gaurantee. A year ago my rear wheel spun up around 102 klicks on the road in the forest ... out of nowhere - I wasn't accelerating or anything - just cruising up a hill ...

[Banditbandit]

Fortunately I am riding a bike with wonderful fuel economy, and a great tank range...

How lovely to not have to plan for 200km fuel stops :yes:

Hmmm .. I ride Bandits and I wouldn't risk Opotiki to Wairoa on one tank ... Fill up in Makaraka ...

[insomnia01]

Hmmm .. I ride Bandits and I wouldn't risk Opotiki to Wairoa on one tank ... Fill up in Makaraka ...

Hmmm.. I ride a Blackbird and Did it piece of piss Opotiki to Wairoa on one tank ... :2guns:

[banditrider]

Hmmm.. I ride a Blackbird and Did it piece of piss Opotiki to Wairoa on one tank ... :2guns:

Yep only 224km: http://maps.google.co.nz/maps?saddr=Opotiki&daddr=-38.75649,177.59652+to:Wairoa&hl=en&ll=-38.505191,177.374268&spn=1.109054,2.469177&sll=-38.527845,177.594765&sspn=1.10869,2.469177&geocode=FUQOvP0d2C-RCikvWyPAk4FlbTEJmaJDYe8ABQ%3BFXafsP0daOiVCim1Rc30 owNmbTGhWfMGYe8AEw%3BFdterP0dLy-TCilLB7U6r7FobTHgFaNDYe8ABQ&mra=dpe&mrsp=1&sz=9&via=1&z=9

Easily doable on a Bandit (a 1200 anyway :msn-wink:)

[Mom]

Hmmm .. I ride Bandits and I wouldn't risk Opotiki to Wairoa on one tank ... Fill up in Makaraka ...


Hmmm.. I ride a Blackbird and Did it piece of piss Opotiki to Wairoa on one tank ... :2guns:


Yep only 224km: http://maps.google.co.nz/maps?saddr=Opotiki&daddr=-38.75649,177.59652+to:Wairoa&hl=en&ll=-38.505191,177.374268&spn=1.109054,2.469177&sll=-38.527845,177.594765&sspn=1.10869,2.469177&geocode=FUQOvP0d2C-RCikvWyPAk4FlbTEJmaJDYe8ABQ%3BFXafsP0daOiVCim1Rc30 owNmbTGhWfMGYe8AEw%3BFdterP0dLy-TCilLB7U6r7FobTHgFaNDYe8ABQ&mra=dpe&mrsp=1&sz=9&via=1&z=9

Easily doable on a Bandit (a 1200 anyway :msn-wink:)

EDIT: Running out of gas on the motorway of snooze, in the dark holds little joy for me...

No doubt the big girls blouse that is me, will fill at any given place if there is even the slightest risk of running out. I am trying really hard to be brave at the moment, pushing Millie as far as she will go, I really want to know what fuel range I have. These new fandangled fuel indicator thing-a-mees create more confusion than ever. I was flashing hard out the other day :innocent: and rode for what I thought was a long time. Was too pussy to ride to the place I wanted to fuel up at on the way home from work, and went through several sets of lights and roundabouts I did not need to in the quest to refuel. I still had a bit over 4 litres of fuel on board FFS!

I may have to carry a fuel can with me...

[one-speed]

The Waioeka Gorge is OK at the moment - I rode it on Sunday ... a few stones on the road, but otherwise OK.

It's safer to fill up in Opotiki and again in Gisborne - I could maybe make Opotiki to Wairoa on a tank of gas ... but it's borderline and I've never risked it ...

Murupara to Te Teko is often slippery - and even taking it easy is no gaurantee. A year ago my rear wheel spun up around 102 klicks on the road in the forest ... out of nowhere - I wasn't accelerating or anything - just cruising up a hill ...


Lol went for an adventure ride on the SP2 about a month ago from Tauranga.
Filled up at Murupara and headed into the hills,Ruatahuna,Waikaremoana,Frasertown,Wairoa (were i should of filled up)but no thought i would fill up at the next station,and there was'nt any not untill about 2kms from Gisborne. lol 270kms on a tank, mind you there was 100kms of gravel in between.From there through the Waioeka Gorge,Opotiki,Whakatane,700kms and 10 hours later home.Shit took me abit to climb off the bike but it was worth it, must do more out that way the roads were awesome. :)

[Gremlin]

When will you people learn...

R1200GSA... rated for 33L, I'm getting more like 35-36L, just don't leave it overnight like that. They're also pretty good on gas, and with a GN in front, I was around 4.7L/100km.

Possible to get 700km+ out of a tank, but I've also used it up in 500km, with full luggage and going at a merry clip. :2thumbsup

[Banditbandit]

Lol went for an adventure ride on the SP2 about a month ago from Tauranga.
Filled up at Murupara and headed into the hills,Ruatahuna,Waikaremoana,Frasertown,Wairoa (were i should of filled up)but no thought i would fill up at the next station,and there was'nt any not untill about 2kms from Gisborne. lol 270kms on a tank, mind you there was 100kms of gravel in between.From there through the Waioeka Gorge,Opotiki,Whakatane,700kms and 10 hours later home.Shit took me abit to climb off the bike but it was worth it, must do more out that way the roads were awesome. :)

Yeah .. and my BMW adventure bike did something past 500 klicks on a tank ... or as little as 350 klicks if I rode it hard ...

It depends on the size of the tank, how hard it's ridden ... many things ...

I could probably do Opotiki to Wairoa on a tank on the Bandits ... but I like to have fun and that decreases fuel range ...

[Banditbandit]

Hmmm.. I ride a Blackbird and Did it piece of piss Opotiki to Wairoa on one tank ... :2guns:

How big's your tank? And if you ride one of them new 1200 Harley's with a 8-litre tank then you haven't a chance to get from Opotiki to Gisborne ... depends on many things ...

[insomnia01]

How big's your tank?

22L from the spec sheet, but wonder about this I'm sure its slightly bigger... I was ( at the time ) trying to push my fuel range to include Wairoa to Bayview before heading to Havelock Nth/Middle Rd but Wairoa to Bayview you can't help but do at a more entertaining pace so lunch & gas re fill was warrented in Wairoa

[Banditbandit]

22L from the spec sheet, but wonder about this I'm sure its slightly bigger... I was ( at the time ) trying to push my fuel range to include Wairoa to Bayview before heading to Havelock Nth/Middle Rd but Wairoa to Bayview you can't help but do at a more entertaining pace so lunch & gas re fill was warrented in Wairoa

See ... I have less than 20 litres - so Opotiki to Wairoa is a risk ...

But you should easily do Wairoa to Havelock North .. and maybe even as far as Waipawa on Middle Road with 22 litres ...

[insomnia01]

See ... I have less than 20 litres - so Opotiki to Wairoa is a risk ...

But you should easily do Wairoa to Havelock North .. and maybe even as far as Waipawa on Middle Road with 22 litres ...

totally dependant on the right wrist unfortunately :banana::banana::banana:

[insomnia01]

this is the route I did on Xmas day, can't wait to do it again...

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[banditrider]

this is the route I did on Xmas day, can't wait to do it again...

You passed on Route 52! :shit:

[insomnia01]

I have done 52 many times (08 GC was the worst @ 2am) Did it on the way home as I wanted to check out Weber Rd for a change on the way down

[banditrider]

I have done 52 many times (08 GC was the worst @ 2am) Did it on the way home as I wanted to check out Weber Rd for a change on the way down

Yeah it was a shocker on the GC - a fair few riders didn't even do it - tsk, tsk!

[insomnia01]

Yeah it was a shocker on the GC - a fair few riders didn't even do it - tsk, tsk!

there where a few weary looking faces once we hit Masterton, drunken teenagers everywhere freight train of @ 12-15 bikes scared the shit out of them but most of us couldn't be fucked dealing with them so got the stamp & went up the road to the other gas station where it was nice & quiet.... cool ride to Pahiatua & over the saddle :woohoo::woohoo::woohoo:

[Maha]

This will now have to wait for another time, a certain ankle wont be ready for a bike in time...:corn: