Waikanae Wellington Wairarapa Wascals January 2012

[Shewolf]

After nipping over to do Molesworth and Rainbow I'll be back in Waikanae to deplete my girlfriends liquor cabinet at New Years. When sober again around 2nd January I plan to head over the Wimutakas to Hastings then eventually back to Auckland to feed the dog.

Love to ride some of your gravel down there as I've done none of it. The pylon track and Sutherlands are must dos, are they restricted access? How do I get there? I have the gravel maps saved from Rosies thread down there the other week. Where else is good?

If you're about then-ish be good to met up for some fanging fun. No fixed dates to be anywhere as I'll be gainfully unemployed (contracting scum).

ps I can bring my own liquor cabinet

[Box'a'bits]

Love to ride some of your gravel down there as I've done none of it. The pylon track and Sutherlands are must dos, are they restricted access? How do I get there? I have the gravel maps saved from Rosies thread down there the other week. Where else is good?

I can bring my own liquor cabinet
We'll look after you.

Sutherlands Hutt isn't restricted access. The Pylon track is supposed to be restricted access, but that isn't enforced AFAIK.

[buggsubique]

which is the pylon track?

[Box'a'bits]

which is the pylon track?
Bottom of the Rimutakas, on the Featherston, just over the bridge.

[buggsubique]

Bottom of the Rimutakas, on the Featherston, just over the bridge.

Ah yep, was up there in the snow a few weeks ago...the concrete blocks at the entrance were moved to block bike access. Luckily the AT is apt at clearing blackberry and scrub...:innocent:

[bart]

I'll be keen for a few rides around then. Month off work for x-mas.

[marks]

sounds like we got us a convoy....

[GPS MAN]

I'm In..Not much work going on that time of year for me...also, would be a good warm-up before I head down to the Dusty Butt - anyone else want to tag along for that???

[nic]

After nipping over to do Molesworth and Rainbow I'll be back in Waikanae to deplete my girlfriends liquor cabinet at New Years. When sober again around 2nd January I plan to head over the Wimutakas to Hastings then eventually back to Auckland to feed the dog.



Thinking of heading to the South Island myself for Christmas break....Could be heading back up north around the same time as you.
Fairly recent thinking so I'm not sure whether I'll take the XT or the SV.....but I shall keep an eye on this thread :)

[Pikey]

I should be about and up for a ride :woohoo:

[Shewolf]

cool, the more the merrier :yes:

[Shewolf]

bumpity bump - will do a post on the 1st-ish to see who's about and then back to :sleep:

[Box'a'bits]

Bump, just to remind people. Weather doesn't look like it'l fine up until wed though :mellow:

[Shewolf]

Yeah I might head to Hastings after New Years, stick around for a few days and see if things improve.


Bump, just to remind people. Weather doesn't look like it'l fine up until wed though :mellow:

[Pikey]

Let's hope it clears up sooner than they reckon? :wait:
Keen to get out for a blast :ride:

[Shewolf]

it's not too shabby in Waikanae this morning (nor me for that matter, clearly I drank the right amount).

Whats it like over in the 'Rapa? Might head to Martinborough for the night and sample some of their excellent products.

[Box'a'bits]

it's not too shabby in Waikanae this morning (nor me for that matter, clearly I drank the right amount).

Whats it like over in the 'Rapa? Might head to Martinborough for the night and sample some of their excellent products.
Are you still here Monday? We could do a Sutherlands track attack then. Weather looks like its going to clear today & monday will be fine.

[Shewolf]

yep, I'm drying out my gear today - shouldn't bother if going swimming up Sutherlands!


Are you still here Monday? We could do a Sutherlands track attack then. Weather looks like its going to clear today & monday will be fine.

[Box'a'bits]

Okay, given the weather seems to be clearing, lets try for an attack on Sutherlands track tomorrow Monday 2nd Jan. Leave Caltex Rimutaka 9.00am, to meet over at Martinborough Square (Tui's) at 9.45am. Make sure you bring lunch. we might also have a go at Ocean Beach if there is time.

[Shewolf]

sounds good, see you at the square

[Shewolf]

for the guided tour Steve - really enjoyed that ride to Ocean Beach.

Few pics and a bit of vid later...

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[Shewolf]

later


http://youtu.be/tmKK9DyAWMw