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Cycletreads
15th November 2011, 15:32
Facebook page of this event - http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=246997408690901

WHAT: An organized ride to Piha

WHEN: Sunday 20.11.11

WHO: This ride is learner friendly, however you must be able maintain the open road speed limit.. This is not suitable if this is going to be your first EVER road ride.

WHERE: Cycletreads - 72 Barrys Point Road

WHAT TIME: Meeting 9am at Cycletreads.
Rider Briefing at 9:50am in Cycletreads Café (second floor)
Ride leaves at 10am
Expected time back at Cycletreads is 2:30 - 3pm

ROUTE: Details of the route will be given in the pre ride briefing. Rough idea of the route can be found here - CLICK ME (http://maps.google.co.nz/maps?saddr=CYCLETREADS&daddr=-36.7341656,174.7094941+to:-36.7284342,174.6996067+to:-36.75329,174.64359+to:-36.7203961,174.6678835+to:-36.8140881,174.5766203+to:-36.8445621,174.5774981+to:PIHA&hl=en&ll=-36.851054,174.659271&spn=0.530773,0.883026&t=m&z=10&vpsrc=6&geocode=FfWKzv0dDbdqCiHcuESt4JmRXg%3BFSp7z_0d9tppC g%3BFY6Rz_0dV7RpCg%3BFXYwz_0dhtloCg%3BFfSwz_0dbDhp Cg%3BFfhCzv0d7NNnCg%3BFe7Lzf0dWtdnCg%3BFUMkzP0dyS5 mCinhtDVTA28NbTGQ96JDYe8ABQ)

DISTANCE: 224km (aprox)

CONDITIONS:

Ride is weather dependant and might be canceled if torrential rain or severe weather conditions are expected.

All riders must wear appropriate riding gear – Shorts and t-shirt are NOT acceptable riding gear.

By attending this ride, all riders agree that they will obey all road rules and act in responsible manner around other road users. Wheelies, stopieas, drifts, stunts, burnouts or any other dangerous behavior WILL NOT BE TOLERATED.

By attending this ride all riders understand that Cycletreads Superstore will not be liable for any damage that might be sustained by your motorcycle, your riding gear or yourself in case of an accident or any other situation.

LET COMMON SENCE PREVAIL :)

If you have any questions or need more details prior to the ride please ask here or you can contact Todd on 0800 TREADS ext. 2.

nathanwhite
15th November 2011, 15:36
Sounds like an awesome ride, and I'd definately be keen, 'cept there is a learner friendly ride to cape reinga that weekend also (http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/showthread.php/141753-Learner-Ride-to-Cape-Reinga-(20-November))

Ah well. Next time

Cycletreads
15th November 2011, 16:00
Yes, well this is for the people that could not afford to be away for 3 whole days but still keen for a cruise :)

TOTO
15th November 2011, 21:01
Well, the weather certainly looks good for it :)

nzspokes
15th November 2011, 21:03
Have fun, I know the Piha road well being ex local. :niceone:

I would be coming but heading up north.

JustNick
15th November 2011, 21:41
It's times like this I wish I still lived in Auckland, there's so much stuff going on up there!

Maha
15th November 2011, 21:45
The one and only time I went to Piha, I somehow ended up the Waitaks where the road got more narrow the further you went up.
Great view back over Auckland though...:eek:
Went all the way back to Lincoln rd Maccas for lunch and asked the question...:niceone:

nzspokes
15th November 2011, 21:49
The one and only time I went to Piha, I somehow ended up the Waitaks where the road got more narrow the further you went up.
Great view back over Auckland though...:eek:
Went all the way back to Lincoln rd Maccas for lunch and asked the question...:niceone:

I will take you for a ride out there sometime, there are some hidden gem roads. :niceone:

hellokitty
16th November 2011, 06:49
Should be a fun ride... I am doing the 5 station poker run on that day :niceone:

hellokitty
16th November 2011, 06:51
I looked at the map - you are doing that route from Taupaki? That is a really nice ride, and not as busy as the main route from Titirangi :niceone:

nzspokes
16th November 2011, 07:06
I looked at the map - you are doing that route from Taupaki? That is a really nice ride, and not as busy as the main route from Titirangi :niceone:

I would go through swanson then up Mountain Rd. Hill climb fun!!

Cycletreads
18th November 2011, 13:30
The map is a general idea for the route, but depending on time we might get to do some extra nice twisty bits of road too :)

The weather is certanly looking like it is going to play ball :eek:

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DMNTD
18th November 2011, 13:40
Gizza scream the next time you do one on a Sunday...I still get lost up 'ere :confused:

TOTO
18th November 2011, 18:09
Gizza scream the next time you do one on a Sunday...I still get lost up 'ere :confused:

Welcome back to the city of Snails :)

Cycletreads
20th November 2011, 06:58
Well looks like a fantastic day outside. Come out for a play people :ride:

Hellzie
21st November 2011, 12:20
I will take you for a ride out there sometime, there are some hidden gem roads. :niceone:

Do share! That was my first time out in the Waitaks (on a bike). Loved every bit. Keen to get out there again soon, and would love to know what other roads are good. Thanks again Cycletreads for organising an awesome ride.

TOTO
22nd November 2011, 19:39
Yes, great fun ride with some awesome people on some awesome roads. Cant wait to do it again :ride:
Pics up on facebook now.
Cheers Cycletreads for the ride :)