Kaipara 200 Kiwi Rider ADV Ride

[MXNUT]

I know that there is a thread about this over on that other site, but was just wondering..............

1. Who is going
2. Where is everyone staying, would be good if we can all book in at the same place for drinkies and lies later on :facepalm:

[Waihou Thumper]

:drinkup:Count me in Mark....I am still waiting for the entry form to be put up....

[.chris]

Yep I intend on going, nice and local enough for me.

I was thinking of having a BBQ at my place the friday evening before the event, so that could be a good place for drinkies etc, if people are keen let me know.

[young1]

How big bikeable is the ride?

[Gman71]

I am going, finally a ride just up the road, will be availing myself of chris's hospitality in Devonparty......

[ducatijim]

[QUOTE=MXNUT;1130165960]I know that there is a thread about this over on that other site, but was just wondering..............QUOTE]

1) ...... why the 'rest of the world' would be interested in the Kaipara 200?

2)If the plebs here in NZ will warrant an entry form on 'their' adv site?

Yep MXNUT, I was wondering those things too!!!:facepalm:

[Big Dave]

:drinkup:Count me in Mark....I am still waiting for the entry form to be put up....

Will be up early next week. Just waiting on some sponsor offers to be finalised.

[Big Dave]

2)If the plebs here in NZ will warrant an entry form on 'their' adv site?



:facepalm::facepalm::facepalm:

[Big Dave]

How big bikeable is the ride?

I believe it will be Big Bike friendly with challenge loops.

[warewolf]

1) ...... why the 'rest of the world' would be interested in the Kaipara 200?....... Why the 'road riders' of KB would be interested in the Kaipara 200??

[Steelie]

Is there a link for some info/entryform ??? :confused:

[ducatijim]

....... Why the 'road riders' of KB would be interested in the Kaipara 200??

Well wolfie, they wouldn't be now would they? Thats why there are other specialised sections here, just for their type of entertainment!!!!!:facepalm:

The overseas sections of Adv have some wonderful and interesting articles, particularly if one has been or is planning to go to sum of those places. Nz's poor little section on the otherhand is simple and self satisfying bumph that I doubt instills the same wonder on overseas readers as their site does on us?

Love it or hate it, NZ's riders are well served by their interest group sub-sections on KB.

I know,I know: its like arseholes, we all have them, but it don't mean you are interested in mine............:shit:

[Big Dave]

Is there a link for some info/entryform ??? :confused:

Refer post 7. Will be available shortly.

[Taz]

Well wolfie, they wouldn't be now would they? Thats why there are other specialised sections here, just for their type of entertainment!!!!!:facepalm:

The overseas sections of Adv have some wonderful and interesting articles, particularly if one has been or is planning to go to sum of those places. Nz's poor little section on the otherhand is simple and self satisfying bumph that I doubt instills the same wonder on overseas readers as their site does on us?

Love it or hate it, NZ's riders are well served by their interest group sub-sections on KB.

I know,I know: its like arseholes, we all have them, but it don't mean you are interested in mine............:shit:

So what are you trying to say?

They are holding off on the entry form in case they need to change the date again I hear :shutup:

[ducatijim]

So what are you trying to say?

They are holding off on the entry form in case they need to change the date again I hear :shutup:

No, not at all. I no nuffink bout those things. No, I'm just being obtuse, as I often do.

[NordieBoy]

I'm just being obtuse, as I often do.

Admitting you're overweight is the first step.

[Big Dave]

ADV seems to have been broken all day too. back online now though

[Big Dave]

Online Entry Form:

http://kiwirider.co.nz/kaipara

[.chris]

Signed up and paid. Looking forward to this ride.
Bring on the riverhead challenge. :woohoo:

[Taz]

Too rich for me. $260 for me and my 8yo for a day ride :shit: That'll buy us alot of fun on the dirt bikes so I'm out this time.

[Big Dave]

Too rich for me. $260 for me and my 8yo for a day ride :shit: That'll buy us alot of fun on the dirt bikes so I'm out this time.

I can't speak for the organisers - but that's the adult pillion rate I reckon - I'll see what can be done for U12s.

Will advise - but he's away on a mission currently.

[MXNUT]

Have any of the 'out of towners' booked somewhere to stay yet ??

[Crisis management]

Too rich for me. $260 for me and my 8yo for a day ride :shit: That'll buy us alot of fun on the dirt bikes so I'm out this time.

My first thoughts too, but it includes access to some places we wouldn't usually get into, lunch, dinner and snacks so it's not too bad. I'm busy emptying the sofa out looking for spare change for the new rear tyre and the entry fee. :shit:




I wonder if an almost bald knobbly will do for the rear?

[.chris]

I wonder if an almost bald knobbly will do for the rear?

I am going to run a mostly worn e-07, we can't have the riverhead challenge section being too easy can we?
Rest of the ride is big bike friendly so figure any round black tires will do. :yes:

[rogerh]

Well ones without a white racing stripe in the middle anyway......

[Waihou Thumper]

Have any of the 'out of towners' booked somewhere to stay yet ??

You mean for $160 I got to pay for somewhere to sleep too? :)Is there any tent sites around there? There seems to be a lacking of information about this?

[Taz]

Last time you could camp at the venue.

[Waihou Thumper]

Last time you could camp at the venue.

That would be great, but they need to let all and sundry know if it is a go....I am definitely keen to camp out for the night there, good spot too.

[offrd]

Well i just sold the KTM so wont be taking that... Have permission to go so can either take the missus"s xt225.... Or go get me a ole thumper with some cubes.
:woohoo:

[Team Buffoon]

Can do you a DR650 if you are interested. 50k km bashplate, TKC80s, ready to rumble. Going on TMe shortly. $4250 ono. PM me if you are interested I am in Auckland.

[Shewolf]

If anyone needs a bed, comfy couch or less comfy floor let me know. I have a couple of doubles, a single and a couple of couches.

There's also grass and a kennel if you prefer the great outdoors :shutup:

[ducatijim]

That would be great, but they need to let all and sundry know if it is a go....I am definitely keen to camp out for the night there, good spot too.

You won't find out here....you'll have to go over to the 'other side', where all the cool people who know someone overseas hang out.

[Big Dave]

You won't find out here....you'll have to go over to the 'other side', where all the cool people who know someone overseas hang out.

Insert more facepalms.

[Big Dave]

That would be great, but they need to let all and sundry know if it is a go....I am definitely keen to camp out for the night there, good spot too.

Soon as I talk to Vege I'll let you know. He's been away a few days and I have been on a mission too.

[offrd]

So the ride is about 320km long... Is there a fuel stop?:scooter:

[Big Dave]

So the ride is about 320km long... Is there a fuel stop?:scooter:

Yeah - it 'zigs and zags' around the north of Akl. Several fuel ops.

[Taz]

So the ride is about 320km long... Is there a fuel stop?:scooter:

That's $0.50c per km :shit:

[offrd]

That's $0.50c per km :shit:

Jut think of it as road users then, but with more fun and you don't have to buy food!

[ducatijim]

So the ride is about 320km long... Is there a fuel stop?:scooter:

Talk about 'trickle feed' of infomation! Should be renamed the 'Kaipara mystery adventure' perhaps ?:facepalm:

[Waihou Thumper]

I think it is a little poor that less than three-four weeks away and at $160, there isn't enough information.

[Oscar]

So the ride is about 320km long... Is there a fuel stop?:scooter:

No, it's expected that all adv bikes do 320km's on a tank:facepalm:

[Oscar]

Talk about 'trickle feed' of infomation! Should be renamed the 'Kaipara mystery adventure' perhaps ?:facepalm:

We could have a "Kaipara Whingers Ride", specially for you if ya like...

[offrd]

No, it's expected that all adv bikes do 320km's on a tank:facepalm:
Some do!

Easy to ASK since information is like rocking horse poo...:facepalm:

Arse to turn up and find that you needed to sort your own fuel drop points.:shit:

[Big Dave]

OK - What else do you need to know?

There's a ride on Nov 12th. It will be professionally planned and scouted to suit a variety of AVD bikes.
Route sheets will be available.
It covers a lot of the Kaipara district on the best ADV roads available therein.
It starts from the advertised location.
Ride Briefing Time is TBA - but it will be in the morning of the ride - it's not a race. I'd say around 9. It's only a day ride.
It includes pretty much everything - lunch, dinner, access fees, route sheets.
I think camping on site is OK, pretty sure in fact - but will try and confirm on Monday.
I'll also try to confirm what the Pillion age is.
It's still over a month away.

Disappointed I won't be going but I'm now in Brisbane and don't have as regular contact with the office as previous. Otherwise it would be easier to check.

Add to the list so I can get it all when I touch base

[Waihou Thumper]

Actually, I can spend the same on the entry fee and ride all weekend..:) No route sheets, just use my GPS logs of years gone by....All good. have a good ride Gents....

[Crisis management]

For fucks sake guys, either enjoy the ride or do something else, this is becoming pitiful.

Iain

[NordieBoy]

I think I'll do something else.
Unless Kaipara is out the back of Tapawera...

[Big Dave]

The decision on Camping on site is still awaiting confirmation.

[offrd]

For fucks sake guys, either enjoy the ride or do something else, this is becoming pitiful.

Iain

Indeed!:scooter:

[ducatijim]

Route sheets will be available.



Thanks Dave, funny that the best info has to come from Brisbane isn't it!!!

These route sheets m8, will they be posted out to entrants so they can cut,tape and assemble them in the comfort of the kitchen table? or do we get to do that Saturday morning in the rain standing outside at briefing?

No, I am just naturally funny, I'm not trying to be so:yes:

[ducatijim]

We could have a "Kaipara Whingers Ride", specially for you if ya like...

Excellent.....now Im feeling just a wee 'twitch' on my line........bring it on, Id like to hook a bigun!!!

[Oscar]

Excellent.....now Im feeling just a wee 'twitch' on my line........bring it on, Id like to hook a bigun!!!

The twitch you’re experiencing is undoubtedly of pharmaceutical origin.‎
Decrease the dosage...




...who knows, you might even cheer the fuck up.

[ducatijim]

The twitch you’re experiencing is undoubtedly of pharmaceutical origin.‎
Decrease the dosage...




...who knows, you might even cheer the fuck up.

Whoa....easy does it....................................lite line!:facepalm:

[Big Dave]

T
These route sheets m8, will they be posted out

My suggestion would be make the .pdf available for download or email.
Will enquire.

[Gman71]

My suggestion would be make the .pdf available for download or email.
Will enquire.


Ok, having done a bit of riding, but never with a route sheet, an idea just struck me, as they are want to do.

I'm sure is been debated or suggested before?

I have a gps. Yup. Like my technology. :yes:

Paper in a box is an interesting idea. :blink:

Would you? Could you? Has any one? Actually distributed a 'route' as an electronic gpx file or what ever, to load into your gps? Yes, someone would have had to ridden it and logged it. I assume they have?!

Do don't get me wrong, I love old school. And the 'proper' way of doing things...just an idea :innocent:





Let the abuse begin :facepalm:

[Oscar]

Ok, having done a bit of riding, but never with a route sheet, an idea just struck me, as they are want to do.

I'm sure is been debated or suggested before?

I have a gps. Yup. Like my technology. :yes:

Paper in a box is an interesting idea. :blink:

Would you? Could you? Has any one? Actually distributed a 'route' as an electronic gpx file or what ever, to load into your gps? Yes, someone would have had to ridden it and logged it. I assume they have?!

Do don't get me wrong, I love old school. And the 'proper' way of doing things...just an idea :innocent:





Let the abuse begin :facepalm:

I guess it serves us right for trying to run an Adv Ride in Auckland...

[Gman71]

I guess it serves us right for trying to run an Adv Ride in Auckland...

Yup! :clap:

Seen the latte holder on my GS?

[offrd]

GPS route was supplied (emailed) for the CCA in wellington. Plus route sheets on the night.

[Gman71]

GPS route was supplied (emailed) for the CCA in wellington. Plus route sheets on the night.

Wellington huh? Show ponies.

[NordieBoy]

GPS and route sheet for the DB1000 since 2007...

[Eddieb]

GPS route was supplied (emailed) for the CCA in wellington. Plus route sheets on the night.

Yep, and it took me fricken forever to make the CCA GPX files, it's a fair bit of effort to put together.
Big respect to Ryan and helpers who do the 1000km Dusty Butt one. The Capitol Coast one was only a few hundred km.

[offrd]

Yep, and it took me fricken forever to make the CCA GPX files, it's a fair bit of effort to put together.
Big respect to Ryan and helpers who do the 1000km Dusty Butt one. The Capitol Coast one was only a few hundred km.
Yes indeed!

Orange arrows stapled to stuff works for me! :scooter:

[Rosie]

I am going on this ride. I will pay my entry fee, and I intend to have fun :sunny:

I have a nice new mounting point for my routesheet holder that I am keen to try out, and I secretly enjoy drinking beer and talking about motorbikes, while cutting and sellotaping pieces of paper together (remember to sellotape on both sides, otherwise the roll jams :facepalm: ) That said - Clint and I got emailed the routesheets for Pukemanu, and that made things a little easier.

If I didn't spend so much money on booze and men I'd own a GPS by now, but you gotta have priorities :yes:

I've already decided on the tyres and oil I'll use for the ride, but I might keep that to myself, in case I start an argument :shutup:

[Shewolf]

you're doing it wrong, they pay for the booze and GPS, you just have to bat your little ole eyes more :devil2:


If I didn't spend so much money on booze and men I'd own a GPS by now, but you gotta have priorities :yes:

[ducatijim]

while cutting and sellotaping pieces of paper together :

Onya Rosie, were all accustomed to this process, my question was wether we would have to do it while huddled in the rain at briefing sat morning?
If we got electricky route sheets, you could bet there would be some obscure device that would not open said doc. eh!!!!!!:angry:

K.I.S.S. works everytime.

[Rosie]

you're doing it wrong, they pay for the booze and GPS, you just have to bat your little ole eyes more :devil2:

Pheh, it's only money :yawn:
I bat my eyes and Clint builds stuff for me in his shed :love:
Although he did buy me a really nice socket set once :D

[offrd]

Well im entered and paid! Bike is in the shed waiting!

There is an issue with the payments if you want a tshirt, as you go down the entry dont use the link to go to the secure payment, that link does not give you the option to pay for the tshirt!
If you go right thru the entry and click submit, it takes you to another entry form that can take your payment for the tshirt...

Of course... i find this out AFTER!

SO hopefully the puter thingiemajig has taken my TSHIRT order and i can pay CASH for it on the day????????????????????????????

I WANNA RIDE :scooter:

Ohhh better go see if me lil bro wants to come!

[Oscar]

Due to the fact that quite a bit of the ride is on private property or places with restricted access, there will be no GPS option.

You guys might want to convert your GPS mounts to Latte Cup holders...

[NordieBoy]

Due to the fact that quite a bit of the ride is on private property or places with restricted access, there will be no GPS option.

That does not make sense...

[Oscar]

That does not make sense...

It does when you read it together with an earlier post:


No route sheets, just use my GPS logs of years gone by....

The Publisher doesn't want people using the GPS track after the ride to access the forests.

[NordieBoy]

It does when you read it together with an earlier post:



The Publisher doesn't want people using the GPS track after the ride to access the forests.
But can't you re-use route sheets the same way...
Or record your own track?

[Big Dave]

There is an issue with the payments if you want a tshirt,


Sorry about that - copy and paste fail on my part.

Have included the tee shirts on the drop down menu now.

Best bet would be to Ring Linda at the office on Monday and she'll sort if for you.

(09) 416 5307

[Oscar]

But can't you re-use route sheets the same way...
Or record your own track?

Yes, that occurred to me. However it is fairly tricky on a route sheet to find a particular property without riding the whole thing in order.
He also said he didn't see the point in doing a GPS track due the relative compactness of the course. As Eddie said, it's an awful lot of work for a ride of this nature.

[NordieBoy]

Yes, that occurred to me. However it is fairly tricky on a route sheet to find a particular property without riding the whole thing in order.
He also said he didn't see the point in doing a GPS track due the relative compactness of the course. As Eddie said, it's an awful lot of work for a ride of this nature.

Yeah. I created a waypoint set from the routesheet for the original DB1K back in 2007. I put waypoints on and 100m past each routesheet entry. Then you'd be directed to the turning and know which way you were headed once you got there.

But yeah, reverse-engineering a routesheet is a lot of work.
But fun...

[Oscar]

Yeah. I created a waypoint set from the routesheet for the original DB1K back in 2007. I put waypoints on and 100m past each routesheet entry. Then you'd be directed to the turning and know which way you were headed once you got there.

But yeah, reverse-engineering a routesheet is a lot of work.
But fun...

I'd be interested to know what proportion of riders uses the GPS tarck as opposed to a route sheet. I have a GPS on the bike, but still use a route sheet...

[.chris]

I'd be interested to know what proportion of riders uses the GPS tarck as opposed to a route sheet. I have a GPS on the bike, but still use a route sheet...

I like to have the gps for when the route sheets go wrong (which with me, they tend to do).

I really enjoyed the 2010 DB1k, following the route sheet (from printed a4 sheets, printed in a5, double rows in my tank-bag)

So I would say, I like route sheets but the gps feels like a good safety backup (hard to step back through a route sheet if you miss a marker or a reset).

[NordieBoy]

I'd be interested to know what proportion of riders uses the GPS tarck as opposed to a route sheet. I have a GPS on the bike, but still use a route sheet...

I use the GPS heavily but havn't used routesheets at all. I'd like to give it a go some time but only with a GPS as backup.

I have however found some good rollchart software for Android that has potential :D

[Shewolf]

spill the beans you tease


I have however found some good rollchart software for Android that has potential :D

[NordieBoy]

spill the beans you tease

Search for "rollchart" in the app store...

:D

[Kokopelli]

I am sure the roll charts will be fine. It's not a race and there will be enough time to complete the course.

[offrd]

I am sure the roll charts will be fine. It's not a race and there will be enough time to complete the course.

Follow someone that looks like they know the way to go, if they get it wrong, enjoy the added "new" section!

All good unless ma baker comes running out of a farmhouse with a shotgun!

[Kokopelli]

Follow someone that looks like they know the way to go, if they get it wrong, enjoy the added "new" section!

All good unless ma baker comes running out of a farmhouse with a shotgun!

If you are planning to go wrong in the forest, make sure you pack a big lunch. Then again, you can always bail out on the beach, if you can make it past the dunes.

I am no roll chart genius myself and have done the "follow some other poor soul" routine in the past. However, these charts are not written to confuse you. If you do pay attention and ride your own ride, as you should, they will get you there. Navigation is part of the fun, just don't miss the reset points and don't spin your rear wheel too much, if you are riding a beemer.

[Oscar]

The Publisher says he's found 50km of fantastic trails and tracks in the top end of Woodhill which is not usually available..awesome..one Is a 6 km long sand track "..3rd & 4th gear on the BMW…"

[.chris]

The Publisher says he's found 50km of fantastic trails and tracks in the top end of Woodhill which is not usually available..awesome..one Is a 6 km long sand track "..3rd & 4th gear on the BMW…"

I hope its not the loop from the Jolly Rooster trail ride, that was knackering. Good fun but knackering.

[ducatijim]

I hope its not the loop from the Jolly Rooster trail ride, that was knackering. Good fun but knackering.

.......its not 'Lost bully track'?:shit:

[Kokopelli]

The Publisher says he's found 50km of fantastic trails and tracks in the top end of Woodhill which is not usually available..awesome..one Is a 6 km long sand track "..3rd & 4th gear on the BMW…"

Yes, and there is a bloody tree across it. If you're on a skinny bike it's no sweat getting past. I forgot that I wasn't. Maybe I should have paid attention and put my feet down. But hey, what are engine guards for and I am sure I can fibreglass that lamp housing.

[Phreaky Phil]

Finally getting my A into G for this ride. Looks like its guna be on the Beemer as my Heavy Duty clutch wont get here for the DR BIG BLOCK in time. Tyres under control. Route sheet holder mounted. What else ? Enter !! Better get onto that

[NordieBoy]

Finally getting my A into G for this ride. Looks like its guna be on the Beemer as my Heavy Duty clutch wont get here for the DR BIG BLOCK in time. Tyres under control. Route sheet holder mounted. What else ? Enter !! Better get onto that

Got some unused heavy duty clutch springs for the DR here...

Won't mention the spare brand new cam :innocent:

[Phreaky Phil]

Got some unused heavy duty clutch springs for the DR here...

Won't mention the spare brand new cam :innocent:Thanks Nordie, I'll just leave it in the shed till my kit arrives. The plates might be a bit toasted now. I can wait a bit longer :(

[.chris]

Friday 11th Nov BBQ at my place on the North Shore of Auckland, not far from Takapuna 4pm onwards.

How many of you reprobates should I expect turning up?
I already have Clint and Rosie saying so there will be 3 of us at least.

Will be byo meat and beer (there is a butcher/supermarket/liquor store all very near-by for all your BBQ needs).
I will have bread/sauces and a chilly-bin or two with ice for your beverages.

PM me for address details.

[MXNUT]

Has anyone had any details from kiwirider yet, like what time the ride even starts ????

Paid a while ago and got an email saying details to follow .......... still waiting. :(:(



Probably wont come up to Aucks untill saturday morning, staying with the bro in law on Saturday night at Whenuapai.

[Steelie]

I'll be riding up early Saturday from the Bombays by the looks. Beds, beer and garage available at my place for southern folk, but im an hour from the start line.

[clint640]

Has anyone had any details from kiwirider yet, like what time the ride even starts ????

Paid a while ago and got an email saying details to follow .......... still waiting. :(:(

.

Same deal here. Not much more than a week out now so some more info would be good.

Cheers
Clint

[Shewolf]

beer bbq and bullshit? irresistible combination - count me in :cool:


Friday 11th Nov BBQ at my place on the North Shore of Auckland, not far from Takapuna 4pm onwards.

How many of you reprobates should I expect turning up?
I already have Clint and Rosie saying so there will be 3 of us at least.

Will be byo meat and beer (there is a butcher/supermarket/liquor store all very near-by for all your BBQ needs).
I will have bread/sauces and a chilly-bin or two with ice for your beverages.

PM me for address details.

[ducatijim]

Same deal here. Not much more than a week out now so some more info would be good.

Cheers
Clint

Its all on the 'other side'.....you know........where all the::lol:

"Cool Kids" hang out.:rolleyes:

[clint640]

Its all on the 'other side'.....you know........where all the::lol:

"Cool Kids" hang out.:rolleyes:

So it is:

Route sheets will be available from 11 am to 3.00 pm on the friday at the Tasting Shed on SH 16 just out of Huapai, this is where the Triumph demo rides will start and finish , and then from 3.30 pm till 7.00 pm at the old forestry headquarters on Ararimu Vally rd Waimauku and again in the morning from 7.00 am. Riders briefing at 9.00 am with the first riders leaving at 9.30.

Routesheets possibly available via email after the 8th.

Cheers
Clint

[Eddieb]

Its all on the 'other side'.....you know........where all the::lol:

"Cool Kids" hang out.:rolleyes:


But it doesn't seem to be on their own website.

[Oscar]

Its all on the 'other side'.....you know........where all the::lol:

"Cool Kids" hang out.:rolleyes:

So what were you doing there...?

[ducatijim]

So what were you doing there...?

The ole 'crack in da changin shed wall' kinda thingy:Oi:

[uksteve]

any one know where we will finish up on the Saturday night. Accomodation etc?

Cheers

Steve

[Crisis management]

Chris, I will drop into the BBQ friday (heading up to Snells Beach), I can come via Riverhead and pick up route sheets on the way for any wanting them.. I will grap a handfull unless anyone wants to give me a quantity.


I suppose I better register and pay my money then?

[Oscar]

The ole 'crack in da changin shed wall' kinda thingy:Oi:

See anything interesting?

[ducatijim]

See anything interesting?

Nuthn worth wood, no.:pinch:

[clint640]

any one know where we will finish up on the Saturday night. Accomodation etc?

Cheers

Steve

At the forest HQ I'm guessing. You have to organise your own accomodation, there's nothing much nearby.

Cheers
Clint

[.chris]

Chris, I will drop into the BBQ friday (heading up to Snells Beach), I can come via Riverhead and pick up route sheets on the way for any wanting them.. I will grap a handfull unless anyone wants to give me a quantity.


I suppose I better register and pay my money then?

Yeah grab a few route sheets please.

Be good to see ya.
Any chance you still have my pink towel, could you please bring it with you?

[Oscar]

From Vege:

Well the finer details have been finalised... Triumph Demos from 10.30 am at the Full Moon cafe in Waimauku Village until 3.00 pm. Sign on and get route sheets etc from 11.00 am till 3.00. Then sign on from 4.00 pm to 6.30 pm. at the old forestry headquarters on Ararimu rd, waimauku.
On saturday morning sign on from 7.30 am with briefing at 9.15 am, with first riders leaving at 9.30 am.

The route sheets have been perforated so will be a simple job to assemble..

[nic]

Friday 11th Nov BBQ at my place on the North Shore of Auckland, not far from Takapuna 4pm onwards.

How many of you reprobates should I expect turning up?
I already have Clint and Rosie saying so there will be 3 of us at least.


I hope to join you:yes:.....I assume I'll head up with Clint and Rosie:scooter:....but I have not sorted out somewhere to stay yet.
cheers

[ducatijim]

:....but I have not sorted out somewhere to stay yet.
cheers

I have a nice spacious and comfy motorhome moored @ the Parakai hot pools, just let me check with my wife.......................................:blink:

[Shewolf]

give me a shout if you need a place to kip, if you don't mind teenage boy room minus teenage boy who seems to have left home but abandoned his belongings.


I hope to join you:yes:.....I assume I'll head up with Clint and Rosie:scooter:....but I have not sorted out somewhere to stay yet.
cheers

[socialites]

Same deal here. Not much more than a week out now so some more info would be good.

Cheers
Clint

Finally got some more info emailed to us on Friday, but not trying to be awkward, one would have thought that as the organisers have our entry forms with our addresses, our money paid up, they would have mailed the route sheets out to our home addresses prior to us having to collect them on Friday or Saturday morning, so that we can faff around getting the route sheets sorted and mounted.
But hey, guess that would be to easy...

[clint640]

Finally got some more info emailed to us on Friday, but not trying to be awkward, one would have thought that as the organisers have our entry forms with our addresses, our money paid up, they would have mailed the route sheets out to our home addresses prior to us having to collect them on Friday or Saturday morning, so that we can faff around getting the route sheets sorted and mounted.
But hey, guess that would be to easy...

Yep, got the info. I don't need the routesheets mailed, would be a PITA for the organisers probably, but perforations or no, I would like a pdf emailed to me. Not having to mess around in Friday afternoon Auckland traffic just to get routesheets would be a big plus. But if Crisis is able to pick up ours & deliver them to Chris's place that would be problem solved.

Cheers
Clint

[Oscar]

Finally got some more info emailed to us on Friday, but not trying to be awkward, one would have thought that as the organisers have our entry forms with our addresses, our money paid up, they would have mailed the route sheets out to our home addresses prior to us having to collect them on Friday or Saturday morning, so that we can faff around getting the route sheets sorted and mounted.
But hey, guess that would be to easy...

Hard to send you a route sheet when the course was only finalised on the weekend.
And to be fair, the only ride I've had sheets in advance for was the Capital Coast.

[Crisis management]

But if Crisis is able to pick up ours & deliver them to Chris's place that would be problem solved.

Cheers
Clint

Unfortunately I now can't attend the ride due to work commitments so you will need to sort out the route sheets some other way, the honour of the LC4 team rest on your shoulders now Clint.....

[.chris]

Unfortunately I now can't attend the ride due to work commitments so you will need to sort out the route sheets some other way, the honour of the LC4 team rest on your shoulders now Clint.....

I shall take up the huge responsiblity of getting the route sheets. Might get lost and end up going for a ride on the beach while I am at it :2thumbsup

[socialites]

[QUOTE=Oscar;1130190192]Hard to send you a route sheet when the course was only finalised on the weekend.

PDF????...Click of a button????

[Oscar]

[QUOTE=Oscar;1130190192]Hard to send you a route sheet when the course was only finalised on the weekend.

PDF????...Click of a button????


Should be available shortly.

Maybe you should ride with Jim.

[socialites]

[QUOTE=socialites;1130190214]


Maybe you should ride with Jim.

I have no idea what "maybe you should ride with Jim" is or was meant to apply, however, I dont need to ride with anyone but myself and my route sheet. I also dont think it was unreasonable to question the method of dispatching the said route sheets, considering that $160+ is requested from each rider and I can only assume that a portion of that fee is alocated to the cost of the organisation of the event, route sheets included.

I am sorry you felt the need to take the question personaly.

[Oscar]

[QUOTE=Oscar;1130190227]

I have no idea what "maybe you should ride with Jim" is or was meant to apply, however, I dont need to ride with anyone but myself and my route sheet. I also dont think it was unreasonable to question the method of dispatching the said route sheets, considering that $160+ is requested from each rider and I can only assume that a portion of that fee is alocated to the cost of the organisation of the event, route sheets included.

I am sorry you felt the need to take the question personaly.

I wasn't taking it personally - I was merely commenting on the tenor of your question about what is not a particularly big deal.
(Yes, I do know what a pdf is by the way and I assumed that this was what we were talking about all along.)

The point I was trying to make was that these rides are difficult to map out and that expecting them to be finalised more than a week out from the off is unreasonable. I am not the organiser of this ride (although Vege is a good mate), however I have organised rides in the past and I can tell you that printing and issuing route sheets too long prior to event with a route in excess of 300km is asking for trouble. Most of the rides I've ridden do not make the sheets available prior, and the ones that did (Pukemanu and CCA) only had them avaliable a couple of days prior.

The other thing that Kiwi Rider has done is to print the sheets perforated - obviously not available on the pdf copy.

[clint640]

I shall take up the huge responsiblity of getting the route sheets. Might get lost and end up going for a ride on the beach while I am at it :2thumbsup

The sacrifices you make for our convenience are greatly appreciated :niceone: See you Friday!

Cheers
Clint

[socialites]

[QUOTE=socialites;1130190242]

I wasn't taking it personally - I was merely commenting on the tenor of your question about what is not a particularly big deal.
(Yes, I do know what a pdf is by the way and I assumed that this was what we were talking about all along.)

The point I was trying to make was that these rides are difficult to map out and that expecting them to be finalised more than a week out from the off is unreasonable. I am not the organiser of this ride (although Vege is a good mate), however I have organised rides in the past and I can tell you that printing and issuing route sheets too long prior to event with a route in excess of 300km is asking for trouble. Most of the rides I've ridden do not make the sheets available prior, and the ones that did (Pukemanu and CCA) only had them avaliable a couple of days prior.

The other thing that Kiwi Rider has done is to print the sheets perforated - obviously not available on the pdf copy.

Fair enouph then, now that we all understand the complexities of the issue (not that I had any difficulty in understanding them from the outset, as I have done a fair bit of organising rides ect myself), and that my question was answered to its fullest extent, lets move forward and enjoy a good ride on Saturday.

[.chris]

I don't think there is any problem with the route sheets being so close to the event, I think people wanted to know that we could get the route sheets (download) even a couple of days before the ride so we can print/sort them out to work with our route sheet holder/system.

Are there going to be different options for the provided print-outs?
As since I don't have a route sheet holder, I normally just print 2 rows on a A5 bit of paper and put it in my tank bag.

[nic]

Unfortunately I now can't attend the ride due to work commitments so you will need to sort out the route sheets some other way, the honour of the LC4 team rest on your shoulders now Clint.....

Bugger! sorry we won't see you there:cry:

[Oscar]

Unfortunately I now can't attend the ride due to work commitments so you will need to sort out the route sheets some other way, the honour of the LC4 team rest on your shoulders now Clint.....

That's a shame, I was looking forward to an in-depth discussion on boxer twins.
Have you got time for a shandy at the after match?

[nic]

give me a shout if you need a place to kip, if you don't mind teenage boy room minus teenage boy who seems to have left home but abandoned his belongings.

Thanks for the offer..that would be great..will send a PM.

[Phreaky Phil]

That's a shame, I was looking forward to an in-depth discussion on boxer twins.
Have you got time for a shandy at the after match?Hey Oscar, dont worry. I'm brining my Beemer so i'll talk to ya about twins. And Beemers. And Twins on Beemers:msn-wink:

[Crisis management]

That's a shame, I was looking forward to an in-depth discussion on boxer twins.
Have you got time for a shandy at the after match?

I'm a touch pissed myself.... :mad:

I assume the after match is at the salubrious green hut at Riverhead, no promises but I may be able to wangle that.

[ducatijim]

[QUOTE=Oscar;1130190227]

I have no idea what "maybe you should ride with Jim" is or was meant to apply, .

Arh....dat would be me!

I'm earmarked as the site whinger as I think i may have been offensive in wondering, out loud, if all of us would be standing around in the rain at briefing saturday morning, trying to stick and roll( not to mention cut!!) our route sheets together.

I now tell myself; 'this is and adventure' and be grateful. :niceone:

[Kokopelli]

[QUOTE=socialites;1130190242]

Arh....dat would be me!

I'm earmarked as the site whinger as I think i may have been offensive in wondering, out loud, if all of us would be standing around in the rain at briefing saturday morning, trying to stick and roll( not to mention cut!!) our route sheets together.

I now tell myself; 'this is and adventure' and be grateful. :niceone:

That could happen. Wet sticky tape is a bitch, but nothing compared to a wet roll chart ......:-). I wonder if Oscar will bring his R80G/S as well. This things are great tree stump removal and rut leveling tools.

[socialites]

[QUOTE=socialites;1130190242]

Arh....dat would be me!

I'm earmarked as the site whinger as I think i may have been offensive in wondering, out loud, if all of us would be standing around in the rain at briefing saturday morning, trying to stick and roll( not to mention cut!!) our route sheets together.

I now tell myself; 'this is and adventure' and be grateful. :niceone:

Yeah, seems as though its a bit of the case of 'God help anyone who might question anything or utter any words discontent about anything", lucklily my attitude is God helps those who helps themselves.

[warewolf]

Yeah, seems as though its a bit of the case of 'God help anyone who might question anything or utter any words discontent about anything"From an 'independent' reader's POV, it seems a little like some ppl making demands and slagging off the organisers, rather than politely asking and waiting.

Snide comments about 'the other site' don't help, either. Especially since the owner of THIS site's response to (constructive) criticism is, "if you don't like it, fuck off".:finger: There's quite a few ppl who've taken his advice, and I dare say vege might be one of them - not that vege would necessarily take such advice when offered! :killingme

[Oscar]

Yeah, seems as though its a bit of the case of 'God help anyone who might question anything or utter any words discontent about anything", lucklily my attitude is God helps those who helps themselves.

I'm not sure what you two need more - a sense of humour or some HTFU pills.

[Oscar]

That could happen. Wet sticky tape is a bitch, but nothing compared to a wet roll chart ......:-). I wonder if Oscar will bring his R80G/S as well. This things are great tree stump removal and rut leveling tools.


I haven't managed to source another tank for it and I'm too crash prone to risk the mint big one, so I'm riding Austrian this weekend.
I did think about riding the XT500, but Stretch says it's a big bike ride and I was to stop talking like a wimp and ride the 950.

[reddie]

God some people complain! Just spent the last 20 or so minutes reading.... I'm looking forward to coming up from the Wairarapa to do this ride. I sent in my money and waited. Knowing damn well relevant information would arrive when it was ready. Patience people! As for a GPS? Nah, I'm not even going to respond to that! Rock on the weekend!!!:clap:

[rogerh]

God some people complain! Just spent the last 20 or so minutes reading....

I can't be fecked reading all the shite on the interwebs.... But I would like the ride at the moment. Too much work makes this fella a pretty dull guy.

A quick scan of the last few pages, and I see Chris was decent enough to put the only useful info I could find in large red font :lol:

Think I will send him a PM. Better pay my monies, and get my shit together. See you in the weekend gents (and all the others :devil2:).

Assuming I can get my maintenance sorted without disasters..... Getting sick of kicking the 640....

[Kokopelli]

I haven't managed to source another tank for it and I'm too crash prone to risk the mint big one, so I'm riding Austrian this weekend.
I did think about riding the XT500, but Stretch says it's a big bike ride and I was to stop talking like a wimp and ride the 950.

I'f you'd be keen to ride it, I still have my small tank. I could put that on my bike and let you use my R100 tank.

So what's Stretch riding then? The Cagiva is not exactly a behemoth. Having said that, I know he would try to get a Munch Mammut through there and probably manage to do it.

[Rosie]

I have had two emails from the organisers in the last 24h, both containing useful information :yes:
They are obviously more organised than me, I'm not packed and my bike doesn't have forks on it :pinch:
Then I just need to program Chris's place into my GPS. And figure out how to attach the GPS to the bike :facepalm:
Maybe I'll sellotape it to the inside of my routesheet holder :third: If I remember to get that back off Nic :o

[clint640]

So what's Stretch riding then? .

Hopefully not anything with much hp or knobs on the back tyre as he owes me a bloody good roosting after I inadvertently :innocent: but comprehensively :nya: plastered him with mud on the Lost Weekend ride :facepalm:

Clint

[socialites]

[QUOTE=reddie;1130190708]God some people complain! Just spent the last 20 or so minutes reading.... I sent in my money and waited.

Please be assured that my Original QUESTION was not a complaint, not a critisim, but merely a question. If some on here choose to read it as anything else but a question, thats your problem, not mine. Equally, if some here choose to accept mediocricy, then that to is your problem, not mine.

[Oscar]

Please be assured that my Original QUESTION was not a complaint, not a critisim, but merely a question. If some on here choose to read it as anything else but a question, thats your problem, not mine. Equally, if some here choose to accept mediocricy, then that to is your problem, not mine.

Unconscious humour - complaining about mediocrity and spelling it incorrectly;)

[Oscar]

I'f you'd be keen to ride it, I still have my small tank. I could put that on my bike and let you use my R100 tank.

So what's Stretch riding then? The Cagiva is not exactly a behemoth. Having said that, I know he would try to get a Munch Mammut through there and probably manage to do it.

Nah - I've put a new tyre on the 950 and I got roosting on my mind...

[Oscar]

Hopefully not anything with much hp or knobs on the back tyre as he owes me a bloody good roosting after I inadvertently :innocent: but comprehensively :nya: plastered him with mud on the Lost Weekend ride :facepalm:

Clint

That was a glorious thing to watch...:eek5:

http://oscar.smugmug.com/Motorcycles/Favourites/i-hT2mJLk/0/M/IMG0221-M.jpg

He may have forgiven you by now:killingme

[socialites]

Unconscious humour - complaining about mediocrity and spelling it incorrectly;)

Oh yeah, typical...stoning to death due to typing error, guess one can only hope your riding skills match your impeccable typing skills.

[NordieBoy]

Oh yeah, typical...stoning to death due to typing error, guess one can only hope your riding skills match your impeccable typing skills.

Or he uses a browser with a built in spell-check.

[Oscar]

Oh yeah, typical...stoning to death due to typing error, guess one can only hope your riding skills match your impeccable typing skills.

And how are my typing or riding skills relevant?
You were the one inferring that the ride organisers were mediocre.
Why don't you quit whilst you're behind?


And Nordie is correct - I use a spell check.

[socialites]

You know, I tried to explain that I was not criticizing anyone, nor was I complaining. But for the life of me, you just dont seem to get. You chose to read my question as an insult wich has lead to this childlike exchange of posts.
Everyone here, me included has a right to an opinion as well as a right to question, even if you might think its incorrect.

Get over yourself mate, if you need to speak to me personaly, txt me on my tel number provided in my profile, and we can settle this in a proper matter without having to resort to this to and fro posting and clogging the thread with what I would consider crap.

Oh, and I dont use spell check...

[socialites]

And how are my typing or riding skills relevant?
You were the one inferring that the ride organisers were mediocre.
Why don't you quit whilst you're behind?


And Nordie is correct - I use a spell check.

Whatever......

[Oscar]

You know, I tried to explain that I was not criticizing anyone, nor was I complaining. But for the life of me, you just dont seem to get. You chose to read my question as an insult wich has lead to this childlike exchange of posts.
Everyone here, me included has a right to an opinion as well as a right to question, even if you might think its incorrect.

Get over yourself mate, if you need to speak to me personaly, txt me on my tel number provided in my profile, and we can settle this in a proper matter without having to resort to this to and fro posting and clogging the thread with what I would consider crap.

Oh, and I dont use spell check...

Oh please, don't make me laugh any more:laugh::laugh::laugh::laugh:

In the context of this thread, posting something like:

Equally, if some here choose to accept mediocricy, then that to is your problem, not mine.
Is usually only going to make you look like a pompous twat.
But saying it whilst misspelling the word mediocrity?
Priceless.:laugh::laugh::laugh::laugh::laugh:

[socialites]

Again mate...as I said..you have my number, no better still, here it is..0212745617, txt me, I will ring you back once your number comes up...and we can get this sorted.

[Oscar]

Again mate...as I said..you have my number, no better still, here it is..0212745617, txt me, I will ring you back once your number comes up...and we can get this sorted.

There's nowt to sort.
You should have had an information sheet by now, and the route sheets will be available on Friday (on perforated paper!).

Hell, for keeping this thread bumped for so long, I''ll even buy you a beer at the aftermatch:msn-wink:

[socialites]

I''ll even buy you a beer at the aftermatch::[/QUOTE]

I will take you up on that offer....

[Taz]

That was a glorious thing to watch...:eek5:

http://oscar.smugmug.com/Motorcycles/Favourites/i-hT2mJLk/0/M/IMG0221-M.jpg

He may have forgiven you by now:killingme

Who ate all the pies?? :shit:

[Oscar]

Who ate all the pies?? :shit:

Stretch has been laid up most of the year after a serious shoulder injury.

[Gman71]

how many riders are there registered for this event? anyone know?

just interested..(not looking to start an argument with anyone....) :laugh:

[Oscar]

how many riders are there registered for this event? anyone know?

just interested..(not looking to start an argument with anyone....) :laugh:

On Monday, about 55.

[.chris]

Can I get someone to answer this question please.

Are we going to get access to a digital download of the routesheet so we can print them ourselves to fit our current routesheet holders/tank bags?

[MXNUT]

Can I get someone to answer this question please.

Are we going to get access to a digital download of the routesheet so we can print them ourselves to fit our current routesheet holders/tank bags?

No we are not,i asked because i am not able to come up to Auckland until Saturday morning.
Below is the reply i got when i emailed KR this morning.:mad::argh::brick:
Gunna be any early start for me :sleep: :crybaby:

Hi

I am sorry but I don't have access to a pdf of the route sheets so you will need to get to the Ararimu Valley Rd HQ at 7.30am on Saturday to give yourself enough time to set up the sheets. Sorry about that.

cheers

Linda
KR

[Oscar]

Can I get someone to answer this question please.

Are we going to get access to a digital download of the routesheet so we can print them ourselves to fit our current routesheet holders/tank bags?

No. You are not.

[Shewolf]

how about width dimensions - can you at least say how wide the strips will be? Or is that all part of the mystery.

Talk about pulling teeth sheesh


No. You are not.

[Oscar]

how about width dimensions - can you at least say how wide the strips will be? Or is that all part of the mystery.

Talk about pulling teeth sheesh


You're not actually pulling teeth - you're showing off your rude n00b status.
There is no mystery about the dimensions - every ride is the same: one third of an A4 sheet.

[Oscar]

Jesus guys - this is a relatively inexpensive big bike adventure ride, one of maybe three rides that actually cater for proper adventure bikes (as opposed to street legal dirt bikes) in NZ. It is being run by the guy that pretty much invented dual sport adventure riding in NZ, on a great course.

Having run a few similar rides myself, I can promise you that based on the hours spent, the financial return is pathetic. Vege is doing this one because he wants to foster this particular genre - financially, he'd be a lot better off running a trail ride or enduro.

So perhaps you could all stop bleating about the feckin' route sheets, lose the attitude and look forward to a good ride.

[Kokopelli]

Will there be sticky tape provided?

[Oscar]

Will there be sticky tape provided?

:laugh:
You bastid, I just spat beer on my monitor.

I'll bring some tape just for you, Alex:niceone:
























...(the type that won't show my fingerprints when they dig your body up in the forest)...

[Taz]

Will there be route sheet holders available for sale on the day? If not where do you buy these?

[.chris]

No. You are not.

A straight answer, finally.


You're not actually pulling teeth - you're showing off your rude n00b status.
There is no mystery about the dimensions - every ride is the same: one third of an A4 sheet.

If the route sheets are always one third of a A4 sheet, that might have been handy information to give riders prior to the event. But getting handy information about this ride seems pretty difficult to get even when you ask for it.

On a side note, are you sure you should be the PR rep for this ride?

[.chris]

No we are not,i asked because i am not able to come up to Auckland until Saturday morning.
Below is the reply i got when i emailed KR this morning.:mad::argh::brick:
Gunna be any early start for me :sleep: :crybaby:

Hi

I am sorry but I don't have access to a pdf of the route sheets so you will need to get to the Ararimu Valley Rd HQ at 7.30am on Saturday to give yourself enough time to set up the sheets. Sorry about that.

cheers

Linda
KR

I will be picking up some route sheets on friday, I will see if I can get my hands on a scanner and scan a copy & upload.

[Shewolf]

This noob's just lent her's to a mate for the ride. They aren't too tricky to make - the smallest size bottom left is the minimum size you'll want for the évery' size referred too earlier.
250353




Will there be route sheet holders available for sale on the day? If not where do you buy these?

[NordieBoy]

Stretch has been laid up most of the year after a serious shoulder injury.

Heavy pie?

[Oscar]

A straight answer, finally.



If the route sheets are always one third of a A4 sheet, that might have been handy information to give riders prior to the event. But getting handy information about this ride seems pretty difficult to get even when you ask for it.

On a side note, are you sure you should be the PR rep for this ride?

They way the kiddies in here were talking, I assumed they were all experienced.
Notwithstanding that, asking a simple question without the attitude will always get you a prompt and accurate reply.

And no, I'm not the PR rep for this ride, I'm just a mate of Vege's (and if you think I'm grumpy, trying asking him silly questions).

[Oscar]

Heavy pie?

He's lucky he's not saving 50% on glove purchases.

[Taz]

This noob's just lent her's to a mate for the ride. They aren't too tricky to make - the smallest size bottom left is the minimum size you'll want for the évery' size referred too earlier.
250353

That question was actually a piss take. I Can't afford this ride and i'm broken now anyway.

[Big Dave]

You won't need scissors Mr K. Pelli - the route sheet paper will be perforated is the plan.

[Big Dave]

I'm quite pissed off I'm missing this dontchaknow.

Just getting my KLR sorted. Over here they come 'restricted' to make them learner legal - just got all that removed and it's finally run in and going really well.

First time I've owned a suitable bike of my own.

[warewolf]

Hopefully this time you won't end up face down in a ditch with the bike parked in yer arse cheeks.

[socialites]

Damn..I am going to miss coming onto this thread on Monday after the ride, it has been a hell of a lot of entertainment plus I scored a free beer....whooohooo.
I can only trust the acual ride is going to be equally entertaining.

CAUTION: I dont use spell check so some spelling errors might be present.

[socialites]

They way the kiddies in here were talking, I assumed they were all experienced.
Notwithstanding that, asking a simple question without the attitude will always get you a prompt and accurate reply.

And no, I'm not the PR rep for this ride, I'm just a mate of Vege's (and if you think I'm grumpy, trying asking him silly questions).

Mmmmmm...guess the spell check does not also cover a grammar check......hahahahaha

[Oscar]

Mmmmmm...guess the spell check does not also cover a grammar check......hahahahaha

You seem to miss the point - unlike you, I'm comfortable with mediocrity (hell, I own a BMW).
You're the one who rather pompously declared that you didn't accept mediocrity whilst making not one but two spelling mistakes and failing to use the quote function correctly...


I understand that this is what's known on the interweb as an "epic fail":laugh::laugh::laugh:
Still makes me laugh when I think of it....

[socialites]

You seem to miss the point - unlike you, I'm comfortable with mediocrity (hell, I own a BMW).
You're the one who rather pompously declared that you didn't accept mediocrity whilst making not one but two spelling mistakes and failing to use the quote function correctly...


I understand that this is what's known on the interweb as an "epic fail":laugh::laugh::laugh:
Still makes me laugh when I think of it....

Happy to see that such small and insignificant things keeps you amused for days, guess one can almost asume that applications such as spell checks and so forth even makes an idiot come across as being intelegent.
I confess, I am useless at the whole PC Geek thing, but instead of spending my time navigating a mouse around a mouse pad looking for functions on a PC screen, I choose to be navigating my bike/s around the country looking for interresting places.

Caution: there will most defenetily me spelling errors.

PS: Keep my beer cold....hahahahaha

[Oscar]

Information sheet:

250380

[Big Dave]

Hopefully this time you won't end up face down in a ditch with the bike parked in yer arse cheeks.

It's not a Yamaha!

[Oscar]

Route Sheet Download here.

The perforations don't work!:weep::baby:

[.chris]

The perforations don't work!:weep::baby:
Yeah they do, try harder.

[MXNUT]

Route Sheet Download here.

Wasnt looking forward to getting out of bed at 4.00 am tomorrow morning to get up to Aucks in time to do all this.:sleep::sleep::sleep:

Thanks heaps Chris, it is more than KR could manage. :rolleyes:

[Oscar]

Wasnt looking forward to getting out of bed at 4.00 am tomorrow morning to get up to Aucks in time to do all this.:sleep::sleep::sleep:

Thanks heaps Chris, it is more than KR could manage. :rolleyes:

4am?
What are you riding?
An FA50?

[MXNUT]

4am?
What are you riding?
An FA50?

Yep, im pretty slow. Especially at that time of the day

[Squiggles]

I couldn't make it to this but Suzette was hoping someone can take a few pix for the Auckland Adv riders facebook page, hopefully a few of you have taken a camera along!

[tri boy]

Yep, im pretty slow.


:laugh:
Now thats funny!
:clap:

[Shewolf]

250460250459250458250457

[suzieq]

:cool:Thanks for your help, any offers of pics can email me steelmaiden1250@hotmail.com and I will upload them to club facebook ste Thanks for your help
I couldn't make it to this but Suzette was hoping someone can take a few pix for the Auckland Adv riders facebook page, hopefully a few of you have taken a camera along!

:cool:

[tri boy]

Why not load pics on here??
Seems to me if it's ok to advertise rides etc on KB, thenposting pics here should be OK too.
Or am I missing something here.
Or are the Akld team Farce Book snobs or summit?

[suzieq]

Why not load pics on here??
Seems to me if it's ok to advertise rides etc on KB, thenposting pics here should be OK too.
Or am I missing something here.
Or are the Akld team Farce Book snobs or summit?

It seems some pix of the day have indeed been loaded on for our viewing - how cool is that then???

[ducatijim]

What a fantastic days adventure! There was a good bit of everything-some interesting challenges and spot on organising :niceone:
I particularly loved the wooped up single track in Woodhill; soon after lunch, and the 'chase' down the forestry roads to the finish was a sweet end to the day.
Top marks Vege and your team.

[clint640]

Yep, top marks to Vege & the team, that was a great course & a good day's fun. :niceone:

Big thanks also to Chris (& Liz) who put us up for the weekend in fine style.:drinknsin

Cheers
Clints

[Bass]

What a fantastic days adventure! .

wot he said

[igor]

so Oscar did ya trailer ya bike up

[Oscar]

so Oscar did ya trailer ya bike up

No, but it did have to be trailered to Stretch's place after I'd had a coupla shandies at the after-match.

[Rosie]

That was an excellent ride :clap:

I was too busy surviving the sand to take many photos, but the few I did take have been posted up in that other thread (http://www.advrider.com/forums/showthread.php?p=17299035#post17299035)

[offrd]

What a fantastic days adventure! There was a good bit of everything-some interesting challenges and spot on organising :niceone:
I particularly loved the wooped up single track in Woodhill; soon after lunch, and the 'chase' down the forestry roads to the finish was a sweet end to the day.
Top marks Vege and your team.

Was awesome aye!

Sorry for crashing into you tho Jamie!

Close chase......

[offrd]

No photos up of my bike lying on its side having open heart surgery at the smoko break....

Good spotting that oil gusher Jamie!:niceone:

Still aint leaking!

[socialites]

[QUOTE=Rosie;1130194612]That was an excellent ride :clap:

Great Ride Guys....much to see and the challenge sections were good. Thanks heaps.

[reddie]

I've officially lost my 'learners wings' :niceone:

[Oscar]

I've officially lost my 'learners wings' :niceone:

Iona?
Izzat you?

[Phreaky Phil]

Kiwirider pics here http://www.flickr.com/photos/kiwirider/sets/72157628295319985/

[andy mac]

Don't Know was so photogenic in the opening photo, they decided to use it another two times!

And the night photo of Phreaky Phil & Dawn is pretty cool too.

[Phreaky Phil]

Theres a good pic of Clint in there too.

[Taz]

Bloody hell adv riders are old C%#ts!

Real glad there's no mirrors around here :o

[Oscar]

Bloody hell adv riders are old C%#ts!

Real glad there's no mirrors around here :o

Less of the old...

[NordieBoy]

Less of the old...

And a higher percentage of hash?