Te Whakawi U Turners Northland Ride (16-18 Nov)

[Laava]

Te Paki?...wrong direction Al Au :rolleyes:

Ah! Maybbe i should read the proposed ride route first then before posting!
Not the KB way tho!

[Maha]

Ah! Maybbe i should read the proposed ride route first then before posting!
Not the KB way tho!

Well we didn't get to sample those much famed ice creams last time so, have to go back...:rolleyes:
Be stompin' if y'all could join us for the Saturday.

[MarkW]

So on the Saturday ride are we doing

a) the Bush Fairy Dairy icecream stop

b) the Cable Bay Dairy icecream stop

c) both?

And now for some really bad news for you all..........

I have a 50th party to attend in South Auckland at 4.30pm on Sunday 18th so it looks like I may well be riding at least some of the way south with you lot.

Not sure that I can cope with three days in a row.

MarkW

[blue rider]

So on the Saturday ride are we doing ...........


I have a 50th party to attend in South Auckland at 4.30pm on Sunday 18th so it looks like I may well be riding at least some of the way south with you lot.

Not sure that I can cope with three days in a row.

MarkW

...do you like chocolate? that should make you cope three days in a row

and of course we should have as much ice cream as possible...

[Maha]

So on the Saturday ride are we doing

a) the Bush Fairy Dairy icecream stop

b) the Cable Bay Dairy icecream stop

c) both?

And now for some really bad news for you all..........

I have a 50th party to attend in South Auckland at 4.30pm on Sunday 18th so it looks like I may well be riding at least some of the way south with you lot.

Not sure that I can cope with three days in a row.

MarkW

Saturday = Option A Mark...on the way back from Kohukohu...last stop of the day.
If anyone wants a second cone at Cable bay...who are we to get in there way. (oh look, that rhymes)
Sunday as well?...aren't we the lucky ones...we are coming home via the twin bridges with a lunch stop at Waipu Pizza Barn.
Be good to have you along for the trip.

[Maha]

Lunch is all sorted for Saturday at Kohukohu, just spoken to Trish who most appreciative for the call and heads up.
She said they could do a set menu if we were in a hurry..:rolleyes:
No hurry, we will be on Norfland time Luv...;)

Coffee stop at the Gumdiggers Cafe' in Ahipara, on the right across from the school...can't miss it.

And not forgetting the ice cream at Bush Fairy Dairy...:drool:

Tea will be a hangi (like last year) back at base camp...:2thumbsup

Heres the link the pub... scroll around to the right...shit loads of easy parking.
http://maps.google.co.nz/maps?q=1372+Kohukohu+Rd+Kohukohu&hl=en&ll=-35.358405,173.545964&spn=0.006895,0.016512&sll=-35.711815,174.287782&sspn=0.219667,0.528374&hnear=1372+Kohukohu+Rd,+Kohukohu+0491,+Northland&t=m&z=17&layer=c&cbll=-35.358405,173.545964&panoid=aNFhJ5x5sZUB4ESMsZ4ntA&cbp=12,307.73,,0,6.37

[BlightyBiker]

I'm booked. John's booked. Leave is applied for now also :D

The partner here is fully aware I'm not going to be in that day but still hasn't completely signed off my holiday! I won't be happy if she starts asking people where I am!

I'm apparently bunking down with 'Blue Rider'. Irene didn't say which unit i'm in, or perhaps she did and I just didn't here! :D

Can't wait!!! Counting down the days!:scooter: Still need to buy me a comfy seat though - the standard on a hyosung GT250 is not all the comfy after 100kms!:blink::facepalm:

[nathanwhite]

I'm apparently bunking down with 'Blue Rider'. Irene didn't say which unit i'm in, or perhaps she did and I just didn't here! :D

Can't wait!!! Counting down the days!:scooter: Still need to buy me a comfy seat though - the standard on a hyosung GT250 is not all the comfy after 100kms!:blink::facepalm:

Blue Rider?! :shit: Your going to have fun.


The seat may not be comfy, but it's amazing what a 10min break does to ones posterior

[blue rider]

The partner here is fully aware I'm not going to be in that day but still hasn't completely signed off my holiday! I won't be happy if she starts asking people where I am!

I'm apparently bunking down with 'Blue Rider'. Irene didn't say which unit i'm in, or perhaps she did and I just didn't here! :D

Can't wait!!! Counting down the days!:scooter: Still need to buy me a comfy seat though - the standard on a hyosung GT250 is not all the comfy after 100kms!:blink::facepalm:


Might check with Irene, as I am already sharing with Virgil, Maakz....but then I don't know how many beds are there in the Unit.....so welcome!
and the biggest bed is mine! Mine! Mine!

[BlightyBiker]

Might check with Irene, as I am already sharing with Virgil, Maakz....but then I don't know how many beds are there in the Unit.....so welcome!
and the biggest bed is mine! Mine! Mine!

Errrr, lets just see about that now shall we!! ;)

[Rehab]

Errrr, lets just see about that now shall we!! ;)

Picking a fight with ze German? That should be interesting.... Just don't get between her and a shared meat platter - you'll lose a limb....

Anyway.... The reason I dropped by was to let ya'll know that I finally have my roster as of today. Unfortunately I am working all that weekend and just to make it worse its 12 hour nights. So I miss out, which I hate. Shit. Then again, if Maha is leading I can probably head north some time the following week and find you still u-turning in the middle of nowhere....

Have fun ya lucky bastards.

[blue rider]

Picking a fight with ze German? That should be interesting.... Just don't get between her and a shared meat platter - you'll lose a limb....

Anyway.... The reason I dropped by was to let ya'll know that I finally have my roster as of today. Unfortunately I am working all that weekend and just to make it worse its 12 hour nights. So I miss out, which I hate. Shit. Then again, if Maha is leading I can probably head north some time the following week and find you still u-turning in the middle of nowhere....

Have fun ya lucky bastards.

i shared....you guys just took to much time talking.....and just eat.

[Maha]

Picking a fight with ze German? That should be interesting.... Just don't get between her and a shared meat platter - you'll lose a limb....

Anyway.... The reason I dropped by was to let ya'll know that I finally have my roster as of today. Unfortunately I am working all that weekend and just to make it worse its 12 hour nights. So I miss out, which I hate. Shit. Then again, if Maha is leading I can probably head north some time the following week and find you still u-turning in the middle of nowhere....

Have fun ya lucky bastards.

Im leading Group Shiz..no chance of a de'tiki tour three groups behind is there?....is there?....:rolleyes:
Surely we will happen upon the others sooner or later if we do...:niceone:

[Mom]

if Maha is leading I can probably head north some time the following week and find you still u-turning in the middle of nowhere....

Have fun ya lucky bastards.

If we end up U-turning up Norf I will eat my helmet. Thouhg now I have said the I hve probably put a hex on it :lol: Bummer you are not going to be there, I will miss you.

[haydes55]

I will eat my helmet.

:gob: Ask your dentist before you try.

[Laava]

If we end up U-turning up Norf I will eat my helmet. Thouhg now I have said the I hve probably put a hex on it :lol: Bummer you are not going to be there, I will miss you.

Shouldn,t be an issue for you Anne, are you not the master of the helmet cake?

[Maha]

There are Gas Stations all over this ride but, we don't want to be stopping at every fuel place we come across....timming issues etc.

First Fuel stop after we leave Dairy Flat is Whangarei...150 kms.
Then a top up at Paihia if anyone wants more.
Let your group leader know that you need gas and get it done BEFORE the next ride leg starts. (IE: Straight after or before you have lunch)

Paihia to Coopers beach is 82kms.
*Those doing the Matauri Bay loop will need more fuel at Paihia

Basically, there is fuel at every stop (Not so much on the Saturday ride) which equates to about 80kms.
The Saturday ride is just over 200kms, fuel up at either Cable Bay or Taipa (were we turn inland) and you should be right for the day.
Kaitaia is the last fuel top up for those who feel they'll need it.

Sunday..back to the 80km scenario.

[Maha]

May catch up wiv yous if we are up that way on that weekend. Are going thru a house sale at the moment and have to find somewhere to live so may still be stressing out that weekend! Anyone going to ride up the beach to Te Paki?

Hey Al, is Rotokawau the road that we took in the Ute that day to get onto 90 mile beach?
As per the link?---->>>https://maps.google.co.nz/maps?saddr=State+Hwy%2FState+Highway+10&daddr=Hukatere+Rd+to:Far+North+Rd%2FSH+1+to:Cape+R einga,+Northland+to:Awanui,+Northland+to:Coopers+B each,+Northland&hl=en&ll=-35.020297,173.222122&spn=0.110779,0.264187&sll=-34.840859,173.601837&sspn=0.888164,2.113495&geocode=FQcV6v0d65VXCg%3BFf9_6_0dbxhRCg%3BFcDD7P0d 35JRCg%3BFZWo8v0dJ-VKCikjX3NXixgIbTFguqJDYe8ABQ%3BFRQ86f0dqq5TCinPaNf nrQoJbTGgtKJDYe8ABQ%3BFVoO6v0dSIZXCilpjS-De4EJbTGgsaJDYe8ABQ&oq=Coopers&mra=ls&t=m&z=13

Already looking at next years trip...:rolleyes:
270 kms taking in a bit of sand road.

[Laava]

Yeah nah it was west coast rd. but rotokawau joins on to it so should be ok?

[Maha]

Cheers ears...correction made.

[newhere]

Due to my fast dwindling annual leave I can only take a half day on the Friday :brick: :( :weep: so I will either meet you in Whangarei or come up after work....dang it. But, I will be there....

[Maha]

Due to my fast dwindling annual leave I can only take a half day on the Friday :brick: :( :weep: so I will either meet you in Whangarei or come up after work....dang it. But, I will be there....

Thanks for the early heads up Carmel....I'll have a look at the group to see who can/will TEC from point A.
Probably wont be leaving Whangarei until middayish anyway.

Mike will TEC I am sure.

[Ntoxcated]

Mike will TEC I am sure.

No problem at all. I can't very well influence anyone to lose their licence from the back now can I? :nono:

[Maha]

Anyone keen for a pre-ride ride on Nov 3rd?..weather permitting?

Edit:...thinking south of the border....maybe 250 Kms return.

[Laava]

Anyone keen for a pre-ride ride on Nov 3rd?..weather permitting?

I'm dead keen however I will be moving house so my ride will be about 4kms long.
So I'm pre-opting out of this one!

[Maha]

I'm dead keen however I will be moving house so my ride will be about 4kms long.
So I'm pre-opting out of this one!

Roof shout!!!!

[English Kiwi]

Anyone keen for a pre-ride ride on Nov 3rd?..weather permitting?

Edit:...thinking south of the border....maybe 250 Kms return.

We are both keen, weather permitting of course :)

YAYYA!!! Not long now to either ride :)

[nathanwhite]

Anyone keen for a pre-ride ride on Nov 3rd?..weather permitting?

Edit:...thinking south of the border....maybe 250 Kms return.

This one dayer? Yeah I could be up for that

Edit: I should have everything bolted/cabletied/ducttaped back on by then too

[Grant`]

Edit: I should have everything bolted/cabletied/ducttaped back on by then too


Have you had an oopsy or have you had it in pieces?:Oi:

[Virgil]

Anyone keen for a pre-ride ride on Nov 3rd?..weather permitting?

Edit:...thinking south of the border....maybe 250 Kms return.

I could possibly be up for that ... I have a new toy that I would like to make sure is operating without issue before committing it to the 3 dayer ...

[nathanwhite]

I could possibly be up for that ... I have a new toy that I would like to make sure is operating without issue before committing it to the 3 dayer ...

Whats this? You have a new bike and you haven't told us about it? Shame on you.


ah, I mean..........what? :innocent:

[Virgil]

Umm yes, sorry I've been holding out on yous all ...

May i present ... um, I don't have a name yet, feel free to suggets something (polite!)

http://images.trademe.co.nz/photoserver/tq/27/236526427.jpg

[Bikemad]

how bout .......Ray.........you know..........coz its a beamer

[blue rider]

Anyone keen for a pre-ride ride on Nov 3rd?..weather permitting?

Edit:...thinking south of the border....maybe 250 Kms return.

oh yes please.....

[Maha]

We are both keen, weather permitting of course :)

YAYYA!!! Not long now to either ride :)


This one dayer? Yeah I could be up for that

Edit: I should have everything bolted/cabletied/ducttaped back on by then too


I could possibly be up for that ... I have a new toy that I would like to make sure is operating without issue before committing it to the 3 dayer ...


Have you had an oopsy or have you had it in pieces?:Oi:
Got your pm and will do that, probably a February ride, going to get to busy for most from now


oh yes please.....

Was thinking a run down to Te Kuiti and lunch it at Boscos?..Saturday Nov 3rd.

[nathanwhite]

Was thinking a run down to Te Kuiti and lunch it at Boscos?..Saturday Nov 3rd.
:niceone:



Have you had an oopsy or have you had it in pieces?:Oi:

Given my penchant for telling self depreciating stories, you definitely would have heard had I done something stupid. No she was long past due on some lovin. Just a general clean out/tidy up and maybe some extra paint on stuff too.

[blue rider]

Got your pm and will do that, probably a February ride, going to get to busy for most from now



Was thinking a run down to Te Kuiti and lunch it at Boscos?..Saturday Nov 3rd.

no can do, as I will finally deliver the transformer to her new owneress Nici the lovely german.....in Papamoa, however will be back on Sunday around 10.

[Grant`]

Got your pm and will do that, probably a February ride, going to get to busy for most from now


No urgency bud was more something that came to mind after I have started travelling for work and one of my clients has a restaurant/accomodation out there which is quite different lol.

[nathanwhite]

Easy peasy.

[Maha]

Easy peasy.

Really Doogle?...impressed mate.....:clap:

[nathanwhite]

Really Doogle?...impressed mate.....:clap:

Yeah, they swapped the restriced and full tests around. I was lucky, I got the easy restricted and then the same test again this morning. Took all of 15mins

[Glowerss]

Yeah, they swapped the restriced and full tests around. I was lucky, I got the easy restricted and then the same test again this morning. Took all of 15mins

Congrats. Very jealous!

About to go take my R for the second time now in about 20 minutes. (Clutch cable snapped 5 minutes from me passing last time. Apparently even if you do it perfectly, they can't pass you until you roll into the AA parkinglot :girlfight:)

[nathanwhite]

(Clutch cable snapped 5 minutes from me passing last time. Apparently even if you do it perfectly, they can't pass you until you roll into the AA parkinglot :girlfight:)

Oh bugger.....:pinch:

[Maha]

Congrats. Very jealous!

About to go take my R for the second time now in about 20 minutes. (Clutch cable snapped 5 minutes from me passing last time. Apparently even if you do it perfectly, they can't pass you until you roll into the AA parkinglot :girlfight:)

Good luck, you'll come back one step closer im sure.

[swbarnett]

Apparently even if you do it perfectly, they can't pass you until you roll into the AA parkinglot :girlfight:)
Surely that means all you have to do this time is roll in to the AA parkinglot? You've done the rest...

[Mom]

Easy peasy.

Well done that man!

[Glowerss]

Surely that means all you have to do this time is roll in to the AA parkinglot? You've done the rest...

I only wish! Passed it this time around thank goodness! In the pouring rain with an ear piece that wouldn't work. Figured they'd fail me for sure after about 8 wrong turns and 4 unnecessary u turns :lol: Came out alright though. Guy giving me the test was a right good ol bugger. Gives 18 months to rest for the next one now :clap:

[Maha]

As you can probably see on post 1, there is a vacant spot on the list, one has pulled out for personal reasons.

So...first in gets the spot.

[BlightyBiker]

I only wish! Passed it this time around thank goodness! In the pouring rain with an ear piece that wouldn't work. Figured they'd fail me for sure after about 8 wrong turns and 4 unnecessary u turns :lol: Came out alright though. Guy giving me the test was a right good ol bugger. Gives 18 months to rest for the next one now :clap:


Congrats!!! :2thumbsup Just think - no more L plate!

Not looking forward to mine now that they've gone and changed the rules but still got a few months to wait. Think I'll get myself on one of those skills courses to prepare.

[george formby]

Mornin all.

Jas and I did the Matauri - Whangaroa loop on Saturday arvo, Jas's biggest jaunt to date. The road is tickety boo with the proviso that the farmers are ploughing at the mo, a bit of mud here & there in the arable bits.

Otherwise Gawjus!!!

[nathanwhite]

What's the word with the ride this weekend? Still on?

[Maha]

What's the word with the ride this weekend? Still on?

Indeed...but the weather on Saturday is not good...http://metservice.com/national/maps-rain-radar/rain-radar-forecasts/rain-forecast-7-day
Whats your work situation?

[nathanwhite]

Indeed...but the weather on Saturday is not good...http://metservice.com/national/maps-rain-radar/rain-radar-forecasts/rain-forecast-7-day
Whats your work situation?

None. Except afternoon Sunday

Meh. Tis but light rain. Hunker down a little, wear something waterproof and be smoooooooth with the throttle.

[Mom]

None. Except afternoon Sunday

Meh. Tis but light rain. Hunker down a little, wear something waterproof and be smoooooooth with the throttle.

Doogle, my gear leaks like a sieve mate :pinch: I have discovered an aversion to "choosing" to get wet at my ripe old age. Soon, soon, I will remedy this problem with some new gear. Just another couple of kgs to go :cool:

[blue rider]

Doogle, my gear leaks like a sieve mate :pinch: I have discovered an aversion to "choosing" to get wet at my ripe old age. Soon, soon, I will remedy this problem with some new gear. Just another couple of kgs to go :cool:

i so hear you, but i do like my own food to much.....
:drool::eek5:

can i get your treadmill when your done?

[nathanwhite]

Doogle, my gear leaks like a sieve mate :pinch:

Hey, I was planning to wear the perf leather race suit :shit:



maybe not.

[newhere]

Easy peasy.

WHOOP WHOOP, wicked Congrats!!!! :cool:

[BlightyBiker]

Soon, soon, I will remedy this problem with some new gear. Just another couple of kgs to go :cool:

This sounds so familiar to me! :) I just gave up in the end and splashed out. I thought I'll be happy as I am and if I lose then all the better! :)

[Maha]

I am sitting around 85kgs now, and want to go shopping...(damn, I sound like a female! :() for some desert storm cammo pants..:cool:

[nathanwhite]

damn, I sound like a female! :(

I cant believe you just said that!!!

[Maha]

I cant believe you just said that!!!

....and get away with it?...:cool:

[Maha]

None. Except afternoon Sunday

Meh. Tis but light rain. Hunker down a little, wear something waterproof and be smoooooooth with the throttle.

The weather has changed yet again...:wacko:....http://metservice.com/national/maps-rain-radar/rain-radar-forecasts/rain-forecast-7-day

Saturday looking the better of the two days.

[nathanwhite]

The weather has changed yet again...:wacko:....http://metservice.com/national/maps-rain-radar/rain-radar-forecasts/rain-forecast-7-day

Saturday looking the better of the two days.

:banana:



See? Told ya.

Wait no, that was the other thing

[Laava]

I am sitting around 85kgs now, and want to go shopping...(damn, I sound like a female! :() for some desert storm cammo pants..:cool:

Sounds like you need a feed ow!

[Maha]

Sounds like you need a feed ow!

Lamb Chops on the Barby tonight!

[Mom]

This sounds so familiar to me! :) I just gave up in the end and splashed out. I thought I'll be happy as I am and if I lose then all the better! :)

I have lost just over 12kgs now and am still dropping, I want to get a little lower and then settle before I buy new gear. I will be able to sell my fat stuff :lol: Are you planning on coming with us this weekend?

[Phreak]

Congratulations Doogle! Bet it feels great!

(Yes, I am still watching this thread, even though we aren't coming...)

[BlightyBiker]

I have lost just over 12kgs now and am still dropping, I want to get a little lower and then settle before I buy new gear. I will be able to sell my fat stuff :lol: Are you planning on coming with us this weekend?

Yeah I've lost 10kgs but still want to lose another 10kgs to really tone up, and then I'll get some new stuff to show off the sexy curves ;) :ride:

I will see how it goes for this weekend. When/where exactly are we meeting again? I'm supposed to be packing as I'm moving next weekend, but I don't have a huge amount of rubbish and can do it on Sunday I guess!

[nathanwhite]

I've lost weight...... sexy curves and stuff.........mumblemumble......... :ride:

Where are we meeting again?

I didn't hear much else sorry.

If Maha follows true to form it will be at the Papakura Autobahn. SH1 down souf, off at the big sign that says 'SERVICE CENTER.' If you see the offramp sign for drury, you've gone too far.


Ride brief anytime from 9:30 to 10:30am leaving shortly after

[Maha]

I didn't hear much else sorry.

If Maha follows true to form it will be at the Papakura Autobahn. SH1 down souf, off at the big sign that says 'SERVICE CENTER.' If you see the offramp sign for drury, you've gone too far.


Ride brief anytime from 9:30 to 10:30am leaving shortly after

You know me to well Doogle...
10AM LEAVE but all the rest is right.
Have a look at that metservice link again, rain is worse now on Saturday...might be a Sunday date.
Here is a link to the ride route...http://maps.google.co.nz/maps?saddr=Papakura,+Auckland&daddr=Glen+Murray+Road,+Rangiriri+West,+Waikato+to :Rotongaro+Road,+Rangiriri+West,+Waikato+to:Rotong aro+Rd+to:Riverview+Rd+to:-37.575398,175.152994+to:Franklin+St%2FState+Highwa y+39+to:Te+Kuiti,+Waikato&hl=en&ll=-37.694688,175.361023&spn=1.712547,4.22699&sll=-37.721849,175.131683&sspn=0.85597,2.113495&geocode=FUdkyv0dgm1tCinbKaVt6KxybTETmaJDYe8ABQ%3BF W-ZxP0d4_NvCinNPeO60U5tbTHwYxipgek5Bw%3BFc9oxP0ddNpv CimpAmegiUhtbTGgTnPOkWY1vw%3BFU9Ew_0djpdvCg%3BFZjK wv0d_5dwCg%3BFRqlwv0dYp9wCilxk_kr_DhtbTFgPOEGYe8AE w%3BFQ9EvP0dXFhxCg%3BFcgVt_0dQMhwCikbDWZHArpsbTGwC 6NDYe8ABQ&oq=te+kuiti&mra=ls&via=5&t=m&z=9

[LankyBastard]

Won't be able to make the weekend ride unfortunately, got a mate back from overseas on Sat, and had planned to hit the drags for the Kawasaki fun day on Sunday. Still amping for the Northland ride tho :headbang:

[Maha]

Won't be able to make the weekend ride unfortunately, got a mate back from overseas on Sat, and had planned to hit the drags for the Kawasaki fun day on Sunday. Still amping for the Northland ride tho :headbang:

Yesum...two weeks as of NOW and we'll be packing...if we're not packed already :msn-wink:


STILL ONE SPOT (maybe two at a squeeze) avaliable.

[blue rider]

:doh:
You know me to well Doogle...
10AM LEAVE but all the rest is right.
Have a look at that metservice link again, rain is worse now on Saturday...might be a Sunday date.
Here is a link to the ride route...http://maps.google.co.nz/maps?saddr=Papakura,+Auckland&daddr=Glen+Murray+Road,+Rangiriri+West,+Waikato+to :Rotongaro+Road,+Rangiriri+West,+Waikato+to:Rotong aro+Rd+to:Riverview+Rd+to:-37.575398,175.152994+to:Franklin+St%2FState+Highwa y+39+to:Te+Kuiti,+Waikato&hl=en&ll=-37.694688,175.361023&spn=1.712547,4.22699&sll=-37.721849,175.131683&sspn=0.85597,2.113495&geocode=FUdkyv0dgm1tCinbKaVt6KxybTETmaJDYe8ABQ%3BF W-ZxP0d4_NvCinNPeO60U5tbTHwYxipgek5Bw%3BFc9oxP0ddNpv CimpAmegiUhtbTGgTnPOkWY1vw%3BFU9Ew_0djpdvCg%3BFZjK wv0d_5dwCg%3BFRqlwv0dYp9wCilxk_kr_DhtbTFgPOEGYe8AE w%3BFQ9EvP0dXFhxCg%3BFcgVt_0dQMhwCikbDWZHArpsbTGwC 6NDYe8ABQ&oq=te+kuiti&mra=ls&via=5&t=m&z=9



hmmm if it is raining on sat, i might not be going to tauranga because of rain..evidently. in that case if your ride is on sunday, i could possibley join, but beware I am slower than usual. :eek:

[Maha]

Yet another spot has become vacant..

Officially two spots up for grabs now, short notice on both counts for anyone who could have got the time off work previously.

[haydes55]

http://maps.google.co.nz/maps?saddr=Papakura,+Auckland&daddr=Glen+Murray+Road,+Rangiriri+West,+Waikato+to :Rotongaro+Road,+Rangiriri+West,+Waikato+to:Rotong aro+Rd+to:Riverview+Rd+to:-37.575398,175.152994+to:Franklin+St%2FState+Highwa y+39+to:Te+Kuiti,+Waikato&hl=en&ll=-37.694688,175.361023&spn=1.712547,4.22699&sll=-37.721849,175.131683&sspn=0.85597,2.113495&geocode=FUdkyv0dgm1tCinbKaVt6KxybTETmaJDYe8ABQ%3BF W-ZxP0d4_NvCinNPeO60U5tbTHwYxipgek5Bw%3BFc9oxP0ddNpv CimpAmegiUhtbTGgTnPOkWY1vw%3BFU9Ew_0djpdvCg%3BFZjK wv0d_5dwCg%3BFRqlwv0dYp9wCilxk_kr_DhtbTFgPOEGYe8AE w%3BFQ9EvP0dXFhxCg%3BFcgVt_0dQMhwCikbDWZHArpsbTGwC 6NDYe8ABQ&oq=te+kuiti&mra=ls&via=5&t=m&z=9[/url]

Try this (just 2 road changes, Te Pahu road is a nice change from SH39, and Honikiwi Rd is some nice twisties) Map Linky (https://maps.google.co.nz/maps?saddr=Papakura,+Auckland&daddr=Glen+Murray+Road,+Rangiriri+West,+Waikato+to :Rotongaro+Road,+Rangiriri+West,+Waikato+to:Rotong aro+Rd+to:Riverview+Rd+to:-37.575398,175.152994+to:-37.8837471,175.1378843+to:Franklin+St%2FState+High way+39+to:-38.1442233,175.1349364+to:Te+Kuiti,+Waikato&hl=en&ll=-38.032949,175.278625&spn=0.613317,1.352692&sll=-38.149543,175.157089&sspn=0.076542,0.169086&geocode=FUdkyv0dgm1tCinbKaVt6KxybTETmaJDYe8ABQ%3BF W-ZxP0d4_NvCinNPeO60U5tbTHwYxipgek5Bw%3BFc9oxP0ddNpv CimpAmegiUhtbTGgTnPOkWY1vw%3BFU9Ew_0djpdvCg%3BFZjK wv0d_5dwCg%3BFRqlwv0dYp9wCilxk_kr_DhtbTFgPOEGYe8AE w%3BFZ3wvf0dXGRwCim1OuMGethsbTFhG5gGYe8AEw%3BFQ9Ev P0dXFhxCg%3BFSH3uf0d2FhwCimnH1recMZsbTFRepoGYe8AEw %3BFcgVt_0dQMhwCikbDWZHArpsbTGwC6NDYe8ABQ&mra=dpe&mrsp=8&sz=13&via=5,6,8&t=m&z=10)

Adds probably 20 minutes to the trip.

[Rehab]

My roster keeps getting changed about every 2 days. At this stage still buggered for the Norf trip but if you harden up and ride south in light drizzle this weekend I'll come and meet yous fullas for lunch.

As you were (discussing weight loss as I recall...?)

[Maha]

Try this (just 2 road changes, Te Pahu road is a nice change from SH39, and Honikiwi Rd is some nice twisties) Map Linky (https://maps.google.co.nz/maps?saddr=Papakura,+Auckland&daddr=Glen+Murray+Road,+Rangiriri+West,+Waikato+to :Rotongaro+Road,+Rangiriri+West,+Waikato+to:Rotong aro+Rd+to:Riverview+Rd+to:-37.575398,175.152994+to:-37.8837471,175.1378843+to:Franklin+St%2FState+High way+39+to:-38.1442233,175.1349364+to:Te+Kuiti,+Waikato&hl=en&ll=-38.032949,175.278625&spn=0.613317,1.352692&sll=-38.149543,175.157089&sspn=0.076542,0.169086&geocode=FUdkyv0dgm1tCinbKaVt6KxybTETmaJDYe8ABQ%3BF W-ZxP0d4_NvCinNPeO60U5tbTHwYxipgek5Bw%3BFc9oxP0ddNpv CimpAmegiUhtbTGgTnPOkWY1vw%3BFU9Ew_0djpdvCg%3BFZjK wv0d_5dwCg%3BFRqlwv0dYp9wCilxk_kr_DhtbTFgPOEGYe8AE w%3BFZ3wvf0dXGRwCim1OuMGethsbTFhG5gGYe8AEw%3BFQ9Ev P0dXFhxCg%3BFSH3uf0d2FhwCimnH1recMZsbTFRepoGYe8AEw %3BFcgVt_0dQMhwCikbDWZHArpsbTGwC6NDYe8ABQ&mra=dpe&mrsp=8&sz=13&via=5,6,8&t=m&z=10)

Adds probably 20 minutes to the trip.
I had intentions of using Te Pahu road on the Kawhia trip but couldn't see it at Whatawhata, though after our detour to Nikau Cafe, it didn't really matter.


My roster keeps getting changed about every 2 days. At this stage still buggered for the Norf trip but if you harden up and ride south in light drizzle this weekend I'll come and meet yous fullas for lunch.

As you were (discussing weight loss as I recall...?)

Alrighty hoe then, best check the thread Saturday night for final details, the whole weather system has bumped out a day (fucker) and I've had my hair done :eek:

[nathanwhite]

Ah, well if it's on Sunday then I'm out.

[BlightyBiker]

You know me to well Doogle...
10AM LEAVE but all the rest is right.
Have a look at that metservice link again, rain is worse now on Saturday...might be a Sunday date.
Here is a link to the ride route...http://maps.google.co.nz/maps?saddr=Papakura,+Auckland&daddr=Glen+Murray+Road,+Rangiriri+West,+Waikato+to :Rotongaro+Road,+Rangiriri+West,+Waikato+to:Rotong aro+Rd+to:Riverview+Rd+to:-37.575398,175.152994+to:Franklin+St%2FState+Highwa y+39+to:Te+Kuiti,+Waikato&hl=en&ll=-37.694688,175.361023&spn=1.712547,4.22699&sll=-37.721849,175.131683&sspn=0.85597,2.113495&geocode=FUdkyv0dgm1tCinbKaVt6KxybTETmaJDYe8ABQ%3BF W-ZxP0d4_NvCinNPeO60U5tbTHwYxipgek5Bw%3BFc9oxP0ddNpv CimpAmegiUhtbTGgTnPOkWY1vw%3BFU9Ew_0djpdvCg%3BFZjK wv0d_5dwCg%3BFRqlwv0dYp9wCilxk_kr_DhtbTFgPOEGYe8AE w%3BFQ9EvP0dXFhxCg%3BFcgVt_0dQMhwCikbDWZHArpsbTGwC 6NDYe8ABQ&oq=te+kuiti&mra=ls&via=5&t=m&z=9

I've just remembered I promised my friend I'd do some boxing training with her Saturday morning so I'm out if it ends up then. I hate passing up on a ride but may have to even if it's on Sunday as I'm moving house next weekend and need to pack. :(

[Maha]

No weekend ride organised...will wait till 'today week'...:niceone:
Might end up at Meremere on Sunday....weather permitting.



Officially two spots up for grabs now, short notice on both counts for anyone who could have got the time off work previously.

[nathanwhite]

No weekend ride organised...will wait till 'today week'...:niceone:


Sweet, gives me time to repaint more stuff.

I should really be thinking of costs for the weekend, Irene wont be too pleased if I cannot renumerate her for her services

[Maha]

Sweet, gives me time to repaint more stuff.

I should really be thinking of costs for the weekend, Irene wont be too pleased if I cannot renumerate her for her services

....she only offers a bed and food Doogle...:eek:

[Rehab]

No weekend ride organised...will wait till 'today week'...:niceone:
Might end up at Meremere on Sunday....weather permitting.


Meremere? Because you fancy 100km worth of motorway riding in each direction without any fun bits? Odd choice.... Or is there a Meremere hairdressing comp that you're a model for Mark? I finish work at 6am-ish so although I'm keen to catch up it's probably not a safe idea.

And Doogal... Did you end up getting that scooter work? Can't remember or never heard the result of that.

Oh, and work roster still 100% fucked for Northland ride. Roll on Nov 2013.....

Nearly forgot.... It's a gorgeous blue sky day in the Waikato today! :rolleyes:

[nathanwhite]

And Doogal... Did you end up getting that scooter work? Can't remember or never heard the result of that.



Yeah, but there was only two shifts and I haven't heard anything from them since.

[Rehab]

Yeah, but there was only two shifts and I haven't heard anything from them since.

It can be ages between shifts, but over Dec/Jan last year I was nearly full time. It should pick up. Well, unless you crashed more than 5 times in a shift and waved your old fulla at passing motorists; then they might not want you back...

[Maha]

Thanks for that :cool: Booking it a month ahead makes sure you get it instead of any other town!

Also close of date November 31st? I think you mean October

Hayden I have put you into Group Rash (first group) to even it out a bit, a couple of gaps appeared leaving them with 4 riders.
There will now five leaving in this group from the start, with two more to join at Whangarei.

[Maha]

*Two spots Available*


*Sunny Weather is Booked*

Tent space available
Close off date is November 11


If the ride still interests you, pm me or post in the thread


:niceone:........Close off Date Nov' 11th

[haydes55]

Hayden I have put you into Group Rash (first group) to even it out a bit, a couple of gaps appeared leaving them with 4 riders.
There will now five leaving in this group from the start, with two more to join at Whangarei.

:niceone: Sounds good (Rash better not be short for road rash)... (Or chaffing).... (Or Chlamydia). :bleh:

[Maha]

:niceone: Sounds good (Rash better not be short for road rash)... (Or chaffing).... (Or Chlamydia). :bleh:

There were two rash names in the group before roadrash........opps sorry 'roadrash_69' said he had enough of group rides.
....but no, you're safe, it because of nappy rash.....:baby::killingme

Had a count up last night and there are 14 that were on the first ride last year, that are not on this ride (Tony has the best excuse) and we still managed to get the numbers.

[Grant`]

Had a count up last night and there are 14 that were on the first ride last year, that are not on this ride (Tony has the best excuse) and we still managed to get the numbers.

I probably have the worst excuse for not going out of everybody :bleh:

[Maha]

I probably have the worst excuse for not going out of everybody :bleh:

I dunno, being dead is up there...:confused:
And I think Richard has sold up and bought himself a bus.

[Grant`]

I dunno, being dead is up there...:confused:
And I think Richard has sold up and bought himself a bus.

Probably should of said Lamest excuse (most feeble) I can't top Tony or a bus for that matter.

[nathanwhite]

I'm a wanker who can't be arsed riding for less then half a day to have an awesome time with the rest of you amazing people.

Well put. :yes:

[newhere]

I probably have the worst excuse for not going out of everybody :bleh:

definately :bleh:

[newhere]

Well put. :yes:

i must spread some rep...yada yada

[Rehab]

I probably have the worst excuse for not going out of everybody :bleh:

Im just glad your excuse isn't "can't go because I have no bike because my fuckwit flatmate went to work and left the fucking garage door open and its gone."
That guy is such a cock sometimes...

[Maha]

Well put. :yes:

The funniest post in this thread.......ever!...:killingme...bling blunged.

[newhere]

Im just glad your excuse isn't "can't go because I have no bike because my fuckwit flatmate went to work and left the fucking garage door open and its gone."
That guy is such a cock sometimes...

Oh dear, another story...........? :shit:

[Grant`]

Oh dear, another story...........? :shit:

Yes another story lol.

[blue rider]

Yes another story lol.

do tell :corn:

[Maha]

Got a couple of Ride options floating around in my head for early next year...
Grant had an extremely good idea and will get onto that at some stage.

Before the weather caves in at the end of summer...1001 km ride over three days for a smaller group than usual..
Waikato/King Country/Taranaki...http://maps.google.co.nz/maps?saddr=Auckland&daddr=Te+Kuiti,+Waikato+to:Taupo,+Waikato+to:-38.5499601,175.821904+to:Taumarunui,+Manawatu-Wanganui+to:Stratford,+Taranaki+to:New+Plymouth,+T aranaki+to:Awakino,+Waikato+to:Te+Kuiti,+Waikato+t o:Auckland&hl=en&sll=-38.661922,174.874878&sspn=1.689968,4.22699&geocode=FbS8zf0dRK1qCin75pxa-0cNbTEXmaJDYe8ABQ%3BFcgVt_0dQMhwCikbDWZHArpsbTGwC6 NDYe8ABQ%3BFQS0sf0dQp5-CilbFksUd-9rbTHgCaNDYe8ABQ%3BFTjGs_0dUNR6Cim1dbbsQnZsbTHhsZw GYe8AEw%3BFVKwrv0dKERyCikLJKe13UZrbTHACaNDYe8ABQ%3 BFYrDp_0dMFxjCinBXpYntwcVbTEgBqNDYe8ABQ%3BFfcOrP0d XC1gCikNzmQj5vkUbTGg6aJDYe8ABQ%3BFTczsv0dnKFoCimL0 yq13KYUbTGQtKJDYe8ABQ%3BFcgVt_0dQMhwCikbDWZHArpsbT GwC6NDYe8ABQ%3BFbS8zf0dRK1qCin75pxa-0cNbTEXmaJDYe8ABQ&oq=Aucklnad&mra=ls&via=3&t=m&z=8
Or even that over nighter back to Taupo is an option....any amount.

[English Kiwi]

Got a couple of Ride options floating around in my head for early next year...
Grant had an extremely good idea and will get onto that at some stage.

Before the weather caves in at the end of summer...1001 km ride over three days for a smaller group than usual..
Waikato/King Country/Taranaki...http://maps.google.co.nz/maps?saddr=Auckland&daddr=Te+Kuiti,+Waikato+to:Taupo,+Waikato+to:-38.5499601,175.821904+to:Taumarunui,+Manawatu-Wanganui+to:Stratford,+Taranaki+to:New+Plymouth,+T aranaki+to:Awakino,+Waikato+to:Te+Kuiti,+Waikato+t o:Auckland&hl=en&sll=-38.661922,174.874878&sspn=1.689968,4.22699&geocode=FbS8zf0dRK1qCin75pxa-0cNbTEXmaJDYe8ABQ%3BFcgVt_0dQMhwCikbDWZHArpsbTGwC6 NDYe8ABQ%3BFQS0sf0dQp5-CilbFksUd-9rbTHgCaNDYe8ABQ%3BFTjGs_0dUNR6Cim1dbbsQnZsbTHhsZw GYe8AEw%3BFVKwrv0dKERyCikLJKe13UZrbTHACaNDYe8ABQ%3 BFYrDp_0dMFxjCinBXpYntwcVbTEgBqNDYe8ABQ%3BFfcOrP0d XC1gCikNzmQj5vkUbTGg6aJDYe8ABQ%3BFTczsv0dnKFoCimL0 yq13KYUbTGQtKJDYe8ABQ%3BFcgVt_0dQMhwCikbDWZHArpsbT GwC6NDYe8ABQ%3BFbS8zf0dRK1qCin75pxa-0cNbTEXmaJDYe8ABQ&oq=Aucklnad&mra=ls&via=3&t=m&z=8
Or even that over nighter back to Taupo is an option....any amount.

I'm sure we would be keen for either idea!!! :scooter:

[Gremlin]

Nice day trip... this is mine on Saturday: http://goo.gl/maps/U8tAU

So when are we going...

[Maha]

Nice day trip... this is mine on Saturday: http://goo.gl/maps/U8tAU

So when are we going...

Is Mokauiti road sealed?....day trip....:killingme...my arse is older than yours.:rolleyes:

[Maha]

I'm sure we would be keen for either idea!!! :scooter:

Anne starts her new job in a few weeks, so her ''every second Friday off'' which as been wonderful, will be no longer.
In saying that, putting in for time off is now going to be the norm.

The 1001Km will be a friday/saturday/sunday....:sleep:

[BlightyBiker]

Got a couple of Ride options floating around in my head for early next year...
Grant had an extremely good idea and will get onto that at some stage.

Before the weather caves in at the end of summer...1001 km ride over three days for a smaller group than usual..
Waikato/King Country/Taranaki....

I'm very keen to do this. I have barely explored the North Island since I landed about a year ago (in a plane...not in a spaceship before you ask...).

[LankyBastard]

Got a couple of Ride options floating around in my head for early next year...
Grant had an extremely good idea and will get onto that at some stage.

Before the weather caves in at the end of summer...1001 km ride over three days for a smaller group than usual..
Waikato/King Country/Taranaki...http://maps.google.co.nz/maps?saddr=Auckland&daddr=Te+Kuiti,+Waikato+to:Taupo,+Waikato+to:-38.5499601,175.821904+to:Taumarunui,+Manawatu-Wanganui+to:Stratford,+Taranaki+to:New+Plymouth,+T aranaki+to:Awakino,+Waikato+to:Te+Kuiti,+Waikato+t o:Auckland&hl=en&sll=-38.661922,174.874878&sspn=1.689968,4.22699&geocode=FbS8zf0dRK1qCin75pxa-0cNbTEXmaJDYe8ABQ%3BFcgVt_0dQMhwCikbDWZHArpsbTGwC6 NDYe8ABQ%3BFQS0sf0dQp5-CilbFksUd-9rbTHgCaNDYe8ABQ%3BFTjGs_0dUNR6Cim1dbbsQnZsbTHhsZw GYe8AEw%3BFVKwrv0dKERyCikLJKe13UZrbTHACaNDYe8ABQ%3 BFYrDp_0dMFxjCinBXpYntwcVbTEgBqNDYe8ABQ%3BFfcOrP0d XC1gCikNzmQj5vkUbTGg6aJDYe8ABQ%3BFTczsv0dnKFoCimL0 yq13KYUbTGQtKJDYe8ABQ%3BFcgVt_0dQMhwCikbDWZHArpsbT GwC6NDYe8ABQ%3BFbS8zf0dRK1qCin75pxa-0cNbTEXmaJDYe8ABQ&oq=Aucklnad&mra=ls&via=3&t=m&z=8
Or even that over nighter back to Taupo is an option....any amount.

Sounds like a good ride, keen as mustard! Hoping to get about 500kms of riding in this weekend, the weather is looking good!!

[Rehab]

Got a couple of Ride options floating around in my head for early next year...
Grant had an extremely good idea and will get onto that at some stage.

Before the weather caves in at the end of summer...1001 km ride over three days for a smaller group than usual..
Or even that over nighter back to Taupo is an option....any amount.

Sounds shit. Well, unless we offcially get to go through Huntly - thatd be pretty sweet.

And I seriously doubt Grant had an extremely good idea. Seems so unlikely...

[Maha]

Sounds shit. Well, unless we offcially get to go through Huntly - thatd be pretty sweet.

And I seriously doubt Grant had an extremely good idea. Seems so unlikely...

Water bottles are on special at Huntly Shell....
Moving south was a good...........ish idea?

[blue rider]

Got a couple of Ride options floating around in my head for early next year...
Grant had an extremely good idea and will get onto that at some stage.

Before the weather caves in at the end of summer...1001 km ride over three days for a smaller group than usual..
Waikato/King Country/Taranaki...http://maps.google.co.nz/maps?saddr=Auckland&daddr=Te+Kuiti,+Waikato+to:Taupo,+Waikato+to:-38.5499601,175.821904+to:Taumarunui,+Manawatu-Wanganui+to:Stratford,+Taranaki+to:New+Plymouth,+T aranaki+to:Awakino,+Waikato+to:Te+Kuiti,+Waikato+t o:Auckland&hl=en&sll=-38.661922,174.874878&sspn=1.689968,4.22699&geocode=FbS8zf0dRK1qCin75pxa-0cNbTEXmaJDYe8ABQ%3BFcgVt_0dQMhwCikbDWZHArpsbTGwC6 NDYe8ABQ%3BFQS0sf0dQp5-CilbFksUd-9rbTHgCaNDYe8ABQ%3BFTjGs_0dUNR6Cim1dbbsQnZsbTHhsZw GYe8AEw%3BFVKwrv0dKERyCikLJKe13UZrbTHACaNDYe8ABQ%3 BFYrDp_0dMFxjCinBXpYntwcVbTEgBqNDYe8ABQ%3BFfcOrP0d XC1gCikNzmQj5vkUbTGg6aJDYe8ABQ%3BFTczsv0dnKFoCimL0 yq13KYUbTGQtKJDYe8ABQ%3BFcgVt_0dQMhwCikbDWZHArpsbT GwC6NDYe8ABQ%3BFbS8zf0dRK1qCin75pxa-0cNbTEXmaJDYe8ABQ&oq=Aucklnad&mra=ls&via=3&t=m&z=8
Or even that over nighter back to Taupo is an option....any amount.

both? :yes:

kai, when?

[Maha]

both? :yes:

kai, when?

Talk it over neext weekend...which is only 7 days away now...:2thumbsup

[Mom]

Talk it over neext weekend...which is only 7 days away now...:2thumbsup

You cant count! Oh, yes you can :eek5:


7 sleeps!

[Maha]

We are off this coming Friday, last chance to grab a spot is today....$180 for four meals and two nights accom.
Weather is looking mint for next weekend...maybe a shower or two on Saturday at this stage. (but not where we will be:msn-wink:)

[nathanwhite]

Another spot avaliable. John pulled out due to changes at work <_<:rolleyes::motu: etc

[Mom]

If anyone else pulls out they will be expected to pay for the weekend regardless. Irene has already catered for our confirmed numbers.

Hey and Doogle, sucks for your mate! He is going to miss my sober and reasoned behaviour :innocent:

[BlightyBiker]

Oh my god, I'm so excited!! 5 sleeps left!!!! Btw - suggestions on whether I should use a rucksack or pack on the back seat, and leathers or dragging jeans? I'd probably prefer leathers but they're still quite new and getting my leg over the bike without a pack on the back is hard enough!! Don't imagine I'll be carrying a lot, so guess a backpack should suffice?

[blue rider]

Oh my god, I'm so excited!! 5 sleeps left!!!! Btw - suggestions on whether I should use a rucksack or pack on the back seat, and leathers or dragging jeans? I'd probably prefer leathers but they're still quite new and getting my leg over the bike without a pack on the back is hard enough!! Don't imagine I'll be carrying a lot, so guess a backpack should suffice?

you wont need much, leathers to get them worn in, take the draggins just in case. pack on the bike, because you might find it hard to carry a back pack. even just a few kg's can get heavy after a while.

towels and bedding is provided at least I had the bed with the sheets and the towels last time, and of course I will this time.

also no-one will be prettier than newhere ...so we can save on luggage:devil2:

[Gremlin]

Oh my god, I'm so excited!! 5 sleeps left!!!! Btw - suggestions on whether I should use a rucksack or pack on the back seat, and leathers or dragging jeans? I'd probably prefer leathers but they're still quite new and getting my leg over the bike without a pack on the back is hard enough!! Don't imagine I'll be carrying a lot, so guess a backpack should suffice?
Gear... since you can't plan when you're departing ways with the bike, best to go for protection, especially being new to bikes. Luggage, as blue rider says, go with back seat. The weight of a backpack will make you tired more quickly and give you less opportunity to move around. It can also cut circulation to your arms, which is a bad thing. If using the backpack on the back seat, make sure you secure any stray straps as you do not want them getting cosy with your back wheel or chain etc.

[BlightyBiker]

Thanks! Okay, we'll I want no one laughing at how long and difficult it is to get on and off the bike!!! I may need a hand....

[Mom]

Thanks! Okay, we'll I want no one laughing at how long and difficult it is to get on and off the bike!!! I may need a hand....

Less is more! Two pairs of clean knickers - given. Two tops, one lot of thermals top and bottoms, shorts. Jeans/trackies/long pants of some sort. Two pairs of socks. A sweat shirt, a hat, sunblock. Toothbrush/paste, hairbrush. Other footwear, mine will be slippers :love: Deoderant...

I think that is all...

[blue rider]

Thanks! Okay, we'll I want no one laughing at how long and difficult it is to get on and off the bike!!! I may need a hand....

its pobably the best kept secret that when in full gear with a pack on the back we all look like funny climing off and on the bike. off might be even worse.

[Mom]

its pobably the best kept secret that when in full gear with a pack on the back we all look like funny climing off and on the bike. off might be even worse.

We never laugh though :dodge:

[blue rider]

Less is more! Two pairs of clean knickers - given. Two tops, one lot of thermals top and bottoms, shorts. Jeans/trackies/long pants of some sort. Two pairs of socks. A sweat shirt, a hat, sunblock. Toothbrush/paste, hairbrush. Other footwear, mine will be slippers :love: Deoderant...

I think that is all...

friday leathers
saturday leathers
sunday leathers

underwear, t-shirt , socks X 3, jumper for when cold, must not forget pants. toothbrush/paste, brush (why do you need two brushes?) jammies for sleepie time


remind myself, dont' forget pants.

[Mom]

remind myself, dont' forget pants.

Please dont forget your pants! Please dont forget your pants!

:rofl:

That was so funny :lol:

[blue rider]

Please dont forget your pants! Please dont forget your pants!

:rofl:

That was so funny :lol:

squeek?:baby:

[Mom]

squeek?:baby:

Ha ha ha ha haaaaaaaaaaaa!!!!!!!!!!

[reggie1198]

Hi Maha/Mom,

Would love to join you guys on the Saturday, same as last year, if that's cool.
Mark, what time are you guys leaving Pie Here, and is your plan still a Saturday spin?

Cheers
Sean

[Maha]

Hi Maha/Mom,

Would love to join you guys on the Saturday, same as last year, if that's cool.
Mark, what time are you guys leaving Pie Here, and is your plan still a Saturday spin?

Cheers
Sean

Hi Sean, we will be leaving Pie Here probably 2-2.30? on Friday....from Alfescos along the beachfront.
Saturday ride is Ahipara/Kohukohu/Mangamukas/Ice creme....;)

[Maha]

Thanks! Okay, we'll I want no one laughing at how long and difficult it is to get on and off the bike!!! I may need a hand....

Just don't do 'a Doogle' and leave it somewhere on the motorway the morning of the ride...:nya:
Pack on the bike is best, Gremlins post was right.
There'll be enough available hands to assist in the removing and placement of said pack..:yes:

[BlightyBiker]

Just don't do 'a Doogle' and leave it somewhere on the motorway the morning of the ride...:nya:
Pack on the bike is best, Gremlins post was right.
There'll be enough available hands to assist in the removing and placement of said pack..:yes:

It's not the removing/placement of the pack that worries me - it's the removing and placement of my arse on the seat whilst retaining some form of dignity! :shit::facepalm:

[GravelRashKid]

It's not the removing/placement of the pack that worries me - it's the removing and placement of my arse on the seat whilst retaining some form of dignity! :shit::facepalm:

Be sure to check your battery fluid level. Push starting for most of a weekend can significantly reduce dignity levels, especially with fairly new boots which catch my pack - hypothetically.

[nathanwhite]

Just don't do 'a Doogle' and leave it somewhere on the motorway the morning of the ride...:nya:


:facepalm: Never going to hear the end of this am I?

[Maha]

It's not the removing/placement of the pack that worries me - it's the removing and placement of my arse on the seat whilst retaining some form of dignity! :shit::facepalm:
Once again...many hands make......................................everyone laugh! :shifty:

Be sure to check your battery fluid level. Push starting for most of a weekend can significantly reduce dignity levels, especially with fairly new boots which catch my pack - hypothetically.
Looks like theres a couple of 'roadside assist' options this time....;)


:facepalm: Never going to hear the end of this am I?

What do you think?...:corn:

[Maha]

315kms in total......
http://maps.google.co.nz/maps?saddr=Kahikatea+Flat+Rd&daddr=-36.46174,174.44537+to:Wellsford,+Auckland+to:Kaiwa ka,+Northland+to:-36.09702,174.43067+to:Paparoa,+Northland+to:Mangap ai+Rd+to:Otaika+Rd%2FSH+1+to:Paihia,+Northland+to: Coopers+Beach,+Northland&hl=en&sll=-36.08906,174.358521&sspn=3.497708,8.453979&geocode=FXzJ0P0d5NVoCg%3BFVSj0_0dOtNlCilV4F_vtuIMb TFQRYUGYe8AEw%3BFawy1v0dBQZnCikXi1twE-8MbTEQGaNDYe8ABQ%3BFSQ52P0dkstlCinbmWdZb_IMbTEQ0qJ DYe8ABQ%3BFQQ02f0dzpllCilBoiKWe40MbTFhfBkHYe8AEw%3 BFf8u2f0do69iCilzWdEvvmEMbTEA9aJDYe8ABQ%3BFag73f0d SNZjCg%3BFcS03v0dosdjCg%3BFeSo5f0dGmtgCilPHpE6tqIL bTGA86JDYe8ABQ%3BFVoO6v0dSIZXCilpjS-De4EJbTGgsaJDYe8ABQ&oq=Coopers&mra=ls&via=1,4&t=m&z=9

A-C = Dairy Flat/SH16/Kaiwaka 81kms...coffee stop.
C-F = Kaiwaka/Paparoa/Whangarei 80kms...fuel stop and pick up Mark & Carmel.
F-G = Whangarei/Paihia 72kms...Lunch stop/fuel top up if required.
G-H = Paihia/Coopers Beach...82kms..:drinkup:

*Those doing the Matauri Bay loop add on and extra 40 kms....and a moko;)

[newhere]

...also no-one will be prettier than newhere ...so we can save on luggage:devil2:

cheeky!!! I like my kitchen sink.... :Oops:

4 sleeps whoop whoop :drinkup:

[newhere]

Thanks! Okay, we'll I want no one laughing at how long and difficult it is to get on and off the bike!!! I may need a hand....

Its all good hun, im vertically challenged so they will laugh at me instead :sunny:

[newhere]

Less is more! Two pairs of clean knickers - given. Two tops, one lot of thermals top and bottoms, shorts. Jeans/trackies/long pants of some sort. Two pairs of socks. A sweat shirt, a hat, sunblock. Toothbrush/paste, hairbrush. Other footwear, mine will be slippers :love: Deoderant...

I think that is all...

Bikini... :innocent:

[newhere]

We never laugh though :dodge:

nope, we roll around on the ground giggling hysterically with occasional snorting :nya:

[Maha]

squeek?:baby:
I remember that...we could hear you from 30mts away... :facepalm:


Bikini... :innocent:

OMG!...thats right, there were some wierdos that got into the water upon arrival last year....:cold:

[Laava]

The water at coopers was dangerously warm on the weekend. I warn you now, you may end up swimming in your undies!

[blue rider]

Bikini... :innocent:

good call! no I must remember to pack bikini and pants.
oh dear, so much stuff to forget.:shutup:

and what is all that talk of dignity :innocent:

[Rehab]

Water bottles are on special at Huntly Shell....
Moving south was a good...........ish idea?

Great idea - great work, great flat, very average smelly flatmate, lots of garage space, friendly chilled out town, and of course close to Huntly for coal, weed, and water bottles on special. Just makes it a bit of a difficult call whether to head all the way up north on Fri night after work. Or Sat morning. Once again work shifts changed and have Sat/Sun off and no spaces left for Hampton Downs. Oh, and I missed the cut-off for the ride as usual...

Meh, it's gonna rain anyway....

[Maha]

Great idea - great work, great flat, very average smelly flatmate, lots of garage space, friendly chilled out town, and of course close to Huntly for coal, weed, and water bottles on special. Just makes it a bit of a difficult call whether to head all the way up north on Fri night after work. Or Sat morning. Once again work shifts changed and have Sat/Sun off and no spaces left for Hampton Downs. Oh, and I missed the cut-off for the ride as usual...

Meh, it's gonna rain anyway....

Always room, my people know people....if you know what I mean :whistle:
If you can make it up at any stage, say the word and we'll make it happen.
One more aint going to blow the food budget, you can have a bit of my bacon..:motu:

[Rehab]

Always room, my people know people....if you know what I mean :whistle:
If you can make it up at any stage, say the word and we'll make it happen.
One more aint going to blow the food budget, you can have a bit of my bacon..:motu:

Cheers Mark. Will see how I feel at the end of the week, and check bank balance. Bacon might just swing it...

[Maha]

Cheers Mark. Will see how I feel at the end of the week, and check bank balance. Bacon might just swing it...

Look out for Minginmangina just south of Kaeo, its not how you say it but its how I always read it...:corn:

[newhere]

Great idea - great work, great flat, very average smelly flatmate, lots of garage space, friendly chilled out town, and of course close to Huntly for coal, weed, and water bottles on special. Just makes it a bit of a difficult call whether to head all the way up north on Fri night after work. Or Sat morning. Once again work shifts changed and have Sat/Sun off and no spaces left for Hampton Downs. Oh, and I missed the cut-off for the ride as usual...

Meh, it's gonna rain anyway....

Theres room! You can share with me because your flatmate decided on a track day over yours truly.... :bash:

[Laava]

Look out for Minginmangina just south of Kaeo, its not how you say it but its how I always read it...:corn:

It,s Mangina, Mark.

[Maha]

It,s Mangina, Mark.

Mingin Mangina.....so, will you in the area at the weekend?

[Mom]

The water at coopers was dangerously warm on the weekend. I warn you now, you may end up swimming in your undies!

It has to be at blood temp to make me want to get in LOL.


It,s Mangina, Mark.

Mangina, I met a bloke with one of them the other weekend :lol: One of the ruder women I work with suggested it should be called a rosette :sick: :facepalm:

[Laava]

Mingin Mangina.....so, will you in the area at the weekend?

Prob not but may make an effort to catch up on sundays return ride?


It has to be at blood temp to make me want to get in :facepalm:

It will be at or above sharks blood temp?

[Mom]

It will be at or above sharks blood temp?

OK, if it is a stinking HOT day, and the water is tepid with LOTS of waves I will venture in :yes:

[Maakz]

Hey y'all, still coming, not sure if i'll make the morning start come fri or have to head up after work...wont know til thurs. :crazy:Anybody else cruising up fri night gimme a pm would ya..i'll check in with our eponymous leaders and choco making fellow chrome diva. Get ready for an injection of brown sugar from the dirty durty southsyd..konichi wa biarchez! :2guns: hehehe Huntly and its special goods acquisition hehehe :laugh: oh and Mangina is something the man pimp from deuce bigolo was trading in with his man hoz :facepalm:-the cultural nexus is something else entirely, but Mahas dyslexia had me krakn up with the giggle nuggetz. :innocent:

[newhere]

Hey y'all, still coming, not sure if i'll make the morning start come fri or have to head up after work...wont know til thurs. :crazy:Anybody else cruising up fri night gimme a pm would ya..i'll check in with our eponymous leaders and choco making fellow chrome diva. Get ready for an injection of brown sugar from the dirty durty southsyd..konichi wa biarchez! :2guns: hehehe Huntly and its special goods acquisition hehehe :laugh: oh and Mangina is something the man pimp from deuce bigolo was trading in with his man hoz :facepalm:-the cultural nexus is something else entirely, but Mahas dyslexia had me krakn up with the giggle nuggetz. :innocent:

GEOGEOUSNESS I HAD TO REREAD THIS BOUT 5 TIMES!!!! I can't wait to see you, must plan proper naughty corner trip while us girlys are away :woohoo:

[newhere]

I notice we still have a ghost. Sigh. A late night ghost. more sigh. good vibes to the universe, only loving ghosts allowed.....:zzzz:

[Mom]

Cheers Mark. Will see how I feel at the end of the week, and check bank balance. Bacon might just swing it...

I notice he did not offer you up his sausage :eek5:

You can however, have a bite or two of mine instead :yes:

[george formby]

Look out for Minginmangina just south of Kaeo, its not how you say it but its how I always read it...:corn:


I only recently read that sign properly, on my 10'000 th passing. To make matters worse the forest in the Mangina reserve is said as poo keti, keti being a bag for the monolingual amongst us.

[Maha]

Looks like that Low is going to weaking and slip further south missing us during the day on Saturday....;)
Friday and Sunday look superb...Doogle dont forget you camera!...:corn:
Keeping an eye on it anyway...dont really want to take both sets of gear.

[LankyBastard]

Looks like that Low is going to weaking and slip further south missing us during the day on Saturday....;)
Friday and Sunday look superb...Doogle dont forget you camera!...:corn:
Keeping an eye on it anyway...dont really want to take both sets of gear.

Speaking of gear if anyone needs to borrow a set of soft panniers I have a spare set

[BlightyBiker]

Speaking of gear if anyone needs to borrow a set of soft panniers I have a spare set

I may need some as my seat pack is rather small.... I shall pack tonight and let you know!

[Maha]

The packing has begun, systematically going through a very short list...:facepalm:
Over keen much?

[BlightyBiker]

The packing has begun, systematically going through a very short list...:facepalm:
Over keen much?

Ditto! I bought myself a new helmet today finally, will go home and pack, and have the overwhelming (and probably pointless...) urge to clean the bike when I get home....

[Maha]

Street view of our Lunch stop at Paihia...heaps of parking at the rear down the driveway.
So just as you turn onto Marsden road (the main road along the waterfront) its right there on the left.

http://maps.google.co.nz/maps?q=Alfresco's+Cafe+Bar+and+Restaurant,+Marsden +Road,+Paihia,+Northland&hl=en&ll=-35.284943,174.096407&spn=0.000018,0.016512&sll=-35.711815,174.287782&sspn=0.219667,0.528374&oq=alfrescos&hq=Alfresco's+Cafe+Bar+and+Restaurant,&hnear=Marsden+Rd,+Paihia+0200,+Northland&t=m&z=17&layer=c&cbll=-35.284943,174.096407&panoid=xMjovC2pDoGUSEqb_Hwwdg&cbp=12,179.57,,0,2.76

And for those who have not been to Base Camp...click on the link and scroll it around.
http://maps.google.co.nz/maps?q=San+Marino+Motor+Lodge&hl=en&ll=-34.987481,173.520468&spn=0.001125,1.056747&sll=-35.284943,174.096407&sspn=0.006936,0.016512&oq=san+Marino+motor&hq=San+Marino+Motor+Lodge&t=m&z=11&layer=c&cbll=-34.987481,173.520468&panoid=pah-Z8RzHldIlBjSiMVrLg&cbp=12,42.56,,0,7.89

[swbarnett]

The packing has begun,
Nah, packing's for tomorrow night. Tonight is for baking! Shortbread laced with dark chocolate (and some with almonds).

[Mom]

I am going to bring some nibbles of the healthy variety :pinch: Can't ignore the diet completely :crazy:

[Mom]

Nah, packing's for tomorrow night. Tonight is for baking! Shortbread laced with dark chocolate (and some with almonds).

Can I have your shortbread receipe please? I am going to make some Xmas treats and I need to find a good receipe. Yours seems to work well.

So, when can I call for free weekends prior to Xmas for our annual Xmas BBQ and sleepover :rofl:

[blue rider]

Nah, packing's for tomorrow night. Tonight is for baking! Shortbread laced with dark chocolate (and some with almonds).

good man, please make enough of the really plain stuff. I swop you some chocolate.

[blue rider]

I am going to bring some nibbles of the healthy variety :pinch: Can't ignore the diet completely :crazy:

you mean they don't sell carrots up north? surely irene can hook you up.

[Mom]

you mean they don't sell carrots up north? surely irene can hook you up.

She probably can, but I bring other more exotic veges :blip:

All prepared and packed into individual bags, hope they travel well :bash:

Wine travels eh? Oh, that is fruit in disguise :corn:

2 more sleeps!

[swbarnett]

Can I have your shortbread receipe please? I am going to make some Xmas treats and I need to find a good receipe. Yours seems to work well.
Sure thing.


So, when can I call for free weekends prior to Xmas for our annual Xmas BBQ and sleepover :rofl:
I'm (make that we, I had work on the brain) busy every weekend from now until the 15th Dec. Sound good?


good man, please make enough of the really plain stuff. I swop you some chocolate.
I thought you liked the Almond ones?

I will have some plain as well.

[Mom]

We will have NONE of this behaviour at all :innocent:

[Mom]

I'm (make that we, I had work on the brain) busy every weekend from now until the 15th Dec. Sound good?

She gave you a thick ear eh? :killingme:

Ok, pencil in the 15th. I have still not discussed this with head office :pinch: :dodge:


I am off to confess my folly :love:

[swbarnett]

She gave you a thick ear eh? :killingme:
Nah, I got in first.


Ok, pencil in the 15th. I have still not discussed this with head office :pinch: :dodge:
Done.


I am off to confess my folly :love:
Tell him if he doesn't like it there'll be no shrtbread for him this weekend.

[blue rider]

Nah, I got in first.


Done.


Tell him if he doesn't like it there'll be no shrtbread for him this weekend.

but only for him.....which means there is more for us...

[BlightyBiker]

Anyone got a spare USB charger thingymabobby? I always use my laptop to charge my phone!

[Maakz]

NEWHERE...UUuuu GURL, can't wait to catch up aswell, so you can catch us up...naughty corner :drinkup: and lordis :blink: OH:shit:convening to partake of libation and licientiousness...:shifty:hmmm saus-siege...what more can i say...bow chikka wow wow...:wacko::facepalm:

[nathanwhite]

We will have NONE of this behaviour at all :innocent:

That was said last year wasn't it? Oh the stories I could tell........


Anyone got a spare USB charger thingymabobby? I always use my laptop to charge my phone!

Yehp. Just bring a cable because I'll only have a miniUSB one (and maaaybe and iPod one)

[BlightyBiker]

Yehp. Just bring a cable because I'll only have a miniUSB one (and maaaybe and iPod one)

Awesome thanks! I have a cable for my iPhone that plugs into a USB port so that's great.

[blue rider]

i have packed pants and am ready to rock n roll.......yeah baby.

[Maha]

Both bikes here are ready, Anne is packed, I need to add a couple of things...typical male thing :nya:
Tyres checked/Air added/Chains are good to go/rear shock has been increased one click, must swap to tinted visor...;)

[Mom]

i have packed pants and am ready to rock n roll.......yeah baby.

I have wine and nibbles, I am all good to go too :lol:

[nathanwhite]

Bike is in one piece (Always helps)
All/Most bolts checked and torqued.
Chain lubed.
Rear preload set to what feels kind of about right based off the feeling coming from my skinny arse.
Bike washed.
Stuff packed.
Money sorted.
Camera Charged/Card cleared.


Loading and some more packing will be done tomorrow as well as tyre pressures.
Must remember to pack chain lube (new chain :D gotta lube it quite regularly)


Visor.....yes, I should put in my clear one.......Damnit, I dont have enough space for the stuff I want!!

[tnarg]

Still deciding on what to wear. Leathers or textiles? Oh so hard to choose haha. I am leaving from Kingsland and going through Riverhead if anyone wants company to the meeting point.

[Gremlin]

Still deciding on what to wear. Leathers or textiles? Oh so hard to choose haha.
Forecast says textile. Your choice :nya:

[nathanwhite]

Forecast says textile. Your choice :nya:

Draggin Jeans are great in the wet! ;)

[tnarg]

Forecast says textile. Your choice :nya:

Exactly my thoughts. Are you coming to say hi again this year?

[Gremlin]

Exactly my thoughts. Are you coming to say hi again this year?
Have system maintenance to do for a client over the weekend. If it goes well I'll come say Hi on Sunday...

[Maha]

Draggin Jeans are great in the wet! ;)

Draggins over Levis.....:motu:
I have my wets packed, not looking to use them, there may some rain later on Saturday but we'll be back by then sipping on a few beers..
Saturday is only 200kms in total....Kohukohu Tavern rang today, all is good for Lunch at least! :yes:

[tnarg]

I have been tracking the weather and I think we might be lucky. We might have some small showers during the weekend but I think we should be ok.

[BlightyBiker]

All packed and pack strapped on to back seat, practised getting on and off with leathers on so I think I've sorta got it sussed! New helmet bought with in built pop down sun visor (that's gonna come in handy!) and bikes just been serviced so hopefully it shouldnt full apart! I've done a Mr Bean and gone miniature on everything when packing!!

[MarkW]

I called in at the Bush Fairy Dairy on Tuesday to remind them that they'd need a heap of cones on hand for Saturday afternoon.....

I also suspect that the worst of the weather won't be in Northland and apart from a few remote showers we should be in for a reasonable weekend.

See everyone at Gull Whangarei around mid day.

[newhere]

its rainy here now, must start packing!!!!

[Maha]

I have been tracking the weather and I think we might be lucky. We might have some small showers during the weekend but I think we should be ok.
Crappy here at the moment, but im with on that Grant.

All packed and pack strapped on to back seat, practised getting on and off with leathers on so I think I've sorta got it sussed! New helmet bought with in built pop down sun visor (that's gonna come in handy!) and bikes just been serviced so hopefully it shouldnt full apart! I've done a Mr Bean and gone miniature on everything when packing!!

...yeah save swapping visors or wearing sunny's.
If you're at the Caltex first, can ya get the coffees in....milk and one please....;)

I called in at the Bush Fairy Dairy on Tuesday to remind them that they'd need a heap of cones on hand for Saturday afternoon.....

I also suspect that the worst of the weather won't be in Northland and apart from a few remote showers we should be in for a reasonable weekend.

See everyone at Gull Whangarei around mid day.
A few cones with the hippy's?....whay hey!
And you are right about the weather.
See ya tomorrow Mark.


its rainy here now, must start packing!!!!

Are you going to be at the Gull also?

[Mom]

Damnit, I dont have enough space for the stuff I want!!

If you can get it to the meet point I might have a bit of spare space. It will depend on how much room my hair dryer takes up :pinch:

Rinse your skids out, saves taking extras :innocent:


I've done a Mr Bean and gone miniature on everything when packing!!

You would be surprised how little you actually need...

Really looking forward to this weekend!

[nathanwhite]

If you can get it to the meet point I might have a bit of spare space. It will depend on how much room my hair dryer takes up :pinch:


Mum says good onya girl!

[Mom]

Mum says good onya girl!

Your Mother is a very smart woman :yes:

I am packing tight Doogle, my nibbles take up a heap of room :lol:

[newhere]

Crappy here at the moment, but im with on that Grant.


...yeah save swapping visors or wearing sunny's.
If you're at the Caltex first can ya get the coffees in....milk and one please....;)

A few cones with the hippy's?....whay hey!
And you are right about the weather.
See ya tomorrow Mark.



Are you going to be at the Gull also?

Yeah that is the plan however I don't think my boss has realised that she has approved annual leave to everyone other than 2 people..... I havn't said anything.....:whistle:, what time ish are you going to be there?

[Maha]

Yeah that is the plan however I don't think my boss has realised that she has approved annual leave to everyone other than 2 people..... I havn't said anything.....:whistle:, what time ish are you going to be there?

Middayish...or there abouts, probably be there for 15-20 mins. I will get Anne to text you when we leave Kaiwaka...should be about an hour tops since we are going through Paparoa/Oakleigh.

[newhere]

Middayish...or there abouts, probably be there for 15-20 mins. I will get Anne to text you when we leave Kaiwaka...should be about an hour tops since we are going through Paparoa/Oakleigh.

Cool, that will be perfect :)

[Laava]

Have a good weekend you lot. Possibility I can catch up with you sunday on the ride home.

[Maakz]

Hey y'all, wont be at the start point tomorrow morn, have to work but will head up after. :weep: See uz at our accom place most likely. :bye: Travel safe and journey well. :yes:

[BlightyBiker]

I know the plan is to leave the caltex at 9.30 - what time are people aiming to get there for?

[george formby]

Have a good weekend you lot. Possibility I can catch up with you sunday on the ride home.


+1. I was hoping to get oop north on Saturday but i have to do some staff training. Arse felch!
What would your plan be on Sunday mornog Laava? Hows ya tatties?

[Mom]

I know the plan is to leave the caltex at 9.30 - what time are people aiming to get there for?

Well I know we are leaving here at 8am this morning, so that would get us to the Caltex by 8:30 :rofl:

Keen as bro!

[Mom]

Just popped in for a looksee and noticed this...

[Maha]

I know the plan is to leave the caltex at 9.30 - what time are people aiming to get there for?

8.30...dont worry I'll get my own coffee...;)
Ride Breif at 9.10am. (or when everyone is there)

[swbarnett]

Bring your wets people. Looks like tomorrow could be duck weather. This is for 10am:

http://www.metservice.com/IcePics/fc/8512-13b015d7400-13b0b056080-13b02ecb143.rain3DayForecastNZ-WRF-8KM-UKMO0.png

[BlightyBiker]

Cool thanks! Pro tuned and I should be there at 9ish if we dont get lost. We're meeting in Albany at 8.40.

[Mom]

Far canal, I cant pick up my bag it is too heavy :lol:

[Laava]

+1. I was hoping to get oop north on Saturday but i have to do some staff training. Arse felch!
What would your plan be on Sunday mornog Laava? Hows ya tatties?

Tattie dig is next weekend. My plans are very changeable at the moment. I will let you know If I head up. Cheers mate

[george formby]

Tattie dig is next weekend. My plans are very changeable at the moment. I will let you know If I head up. Cheers mate

The Chancellor & I intend being at the Kerikeri roundabout at 10am on Sunday for a quick lap of the Twin Bridges road when everybody heads home.

[Laava]

The Chancellor & I intend being at the Kerikeri roundabout at 10am on Sunday for a quick lap of the Twin Bridges road when everybody heads home.

Will see you there ow.

[newhere]

Home safe and sound, so awesome to see everyone, thanks Maha and Mom for arranging another very cool ride away. Hope you all had an uneventful trip home xox :love:

[reggie1198]

+1 from me too,
Turned right at Mungamuka yesterday, got to
Okaihau only to get stopped with a load of other bikers, it took a minute to explain to the cops that I wasn't with the gang members they'd pulled over and that surely a quick glance at the bikes could confirm that. There must have been 6 - 8 cop cars ( that I saw).
Thanks to the organisers, good day with good company and some nice bikes
Cheers
Sean

[newhere]

.... stopped with a load of other bikers, it took a minute to explain to the cops that I wasn't with the gang members they'd pulled over and that surely a quick glance at the bikes could confirm that.....

Bugger!!!! So did they let you go??? Mungamuka's in pouring rain = shit by the way LOL. Very slow trip. On the upside the ginger & honey icecream at the fairy dairy was shit hot yummo highly recommended.

[swbarnett]

Home wihtout incident. Great weekend had by us both. Cool to catch up with everyone, old and new.

Must clean bike!

[Maha]

We had a really great time of it yet again.
Friday was an absolute minty ride day, sunshine/warm and a reasonable ride pace from Whangarei.:scooter:
Paihia for lunch, Alfrescos, right on the water front and the food was delightful, good to catch up with George ‘the man in an apron’Formby who was KP for the day.:shifty:
Some elected to add on the Matauri Moo Cow Bay Loop while the rest of us headed straight for base camp at Coopers for a cold beer.:drinknsin
Saturday, the weather looked a bit grumpy first up, the known forecasters within the group all had conflicting times as to when the rain would set in. 1pm/4pm and 7pm…turns out, all were right!
So after a 20 min walk on the beach at 7am, got some hot/cold food in us and set out for Ahipara.
We had a dry ride all the way to KohuKohu where we stopped for lunch, and just as we geared up to leave at 1pm, it pissed down, didn’t let up until we got to the top of the Mangamukas.
Back onto the unsealed part of our trip for 7-8 kms, just to get an ice-crème…well worth the stop and dirty dirty bikes and very very wet..good times!!!
Hangi for tea and more drinks while the guitars came out…wow that Mike and his bro can sing!
Drank the rest of my rum (no point in taking that back home, only adds weight)
Today dawned another pearler weather wise, leaving just after 9am for Kerikeri where I swapped bikes with Ash and rode his Triumph Tiger to the twin bridges (60 kms)..a real highlight for me personally.:yes:
Awesome bike, and I can see myself one in the future. Thanks for that Ash.
Twin Bridges road was in great condition, fueld up at Maungatapere and headed for Waipu Pizza Barn. Met up with Gremlin…Toto/Helzie/Tim and Gravedigger + one other turned up a feed as well.
Then it was on down the coast (Cove Road) to Mangawhai and home.
Thanks to each and everyone of you who turned out and made for yet another great weekend away in the far north..
Back to the Cape next year!:corn:


841kms.

[Mom]

I have had such a cool time! As always the company on our rides is outstanding, and laughing is the order of the day most of the time. I certainly have laughed muchly, and at quite inappropriate times too I might add. There is absolutely nothing funny about feeling that first trickle of water enter your groin area, but that too tickled my funny bone for some reason :lol:

After an uneventful trip north on Friday, I managed to make a grand entrance at San Marino and dismount with style by not ensuring my sidestand was fully down :pinch: Big thank you to Maha and host Graeme for catching Millie before she hit the ground :love:

The usual good mixer of a few wines, yummy food and great company made for a fun time Friday night :drinkup: I managed to stay the distance :Punk:

Fabulous sleep, woke to the sound of wind and what sounded suspiciously like rain, but it wasn't, it just looked like it :confused:

All managed to exit the motel without problems, to embark on what was about to turn into quite an adventure for a few, and a source of some amusment for me, and good times all round. That salad at Kohukohu was HUGE and the trough sized bowl nestled really well in my lap as I could not manage to eat out of it on the table it was so big :laugh:

That poxy rain starting just as I swung my leg over Millie was not a problem until it turned torrential just before we started on some of the finest corners on any road I have ever ridden :weep: Still, it was a great trip all the same. My only slip was just on the gravel on the way home, my front wheel decided to wash a bit, but not a problem. My organic rasberry sorbet was fucken divine :drool: you lot can keep the ice cream. Imagine one of our own being related?

Back to San Marino for comparison of our dirty bikes and much laughter about the complete wetness of our gear. Fingers crossed for them to dry by morning eh guys.

I met a woman last night who also has stayed in a house on Waiheke that I stayed at in my teens. It was a bit of a communal living house, filled with much love and other stuff! Way cool to meet someone else that had experienced the amazing place that was :yes:

That rain was amazing! As was the hangi. I found beef :drool: and promptly dropped it on the ground :gob: attempted to use the 3 second rule, but it does not work on concrete :puke: Fell asleep listening to the music being created :sunny:

Woke to clear blue skies this morning and was really looking forward to the ride home. I was not disappointed. The roads were fantastic, Millie was doing what she does best and I had a blast! Imagine finding the other L' Angels at Waipu? Now that really was cool!

Home now, A bit tired, but not as bad as I thought I might be. Had my last laugh of the trip just before I got to the house. No incidents for me at all this weekend and I get back to Warkworth and a young female decides to run a compulsory stop sign in the middle of town. Thought I was going to go for a row of shit cans actually, good brakes, good spidey sense, and the fact she kept on coming instead of stopping in the middle of the intersection meant we both got away with it :blink:

Thank you so much to everyone that came along this weekend. You guys are so cool and make these weekend aways so fantastic! Thank you so much.


PS: I really loved the hub caps mid lane on the Waipu-Mangawhai coast road :yes: Using the look where you want to go (obviously NOT over the friggen hubcaps) lead my wheels into a line of really HUGE potholes :killingme

[nathanwhite]

Well I am knackered!

Not enough sleep combined with too much caffine has me tired and headachey. That said, nothing I would have changed. The weather, while horrible yesterday made for a challenge of a ride. I've learnt a fair bit about my bike and about me on my bike. Until I can think a little straighter I can't really think of anything else.

Was that you I saw on the NW motorway just after the te atau exit Virgil?


Total 980 km. :D

[haydes55]

Well over 1000km for me, back to Hamilton. Bed is sooooo comfy!

Awesome weekend, cheers everyone for everything. The helpful tuition got me riding a lot better, definitely not afraid of wet/gravel covered roads any more.

The water wasn't bad either, just wished I had swum further along the beach where the waves looked bigger.

Sooo... Can we do that again next weekend? :sunny:

BTW the bikes running perfectly now, I'll still clean out the fuel filter and see if that was clogged up.

[george formby]

Cheers all, Jas & I had a great morning joining in for the Twin Bridges road, great to see everybody having a ball.
Al, sorry for not recognising you going in to Kaikohe, what where you saying? Can I have a shot on your bike, hmmmm? Jas said Monique said she's dumb for missing the turn off, but her guardian angel made her day.
First time I've had a bit of a fang in eons too. Gaaaawjus!

[Mom]

Cheers all, Jas & I had a great morning joining in for the Twin Bridges road, great to see everybody having a ball.
Al, sorry for not recognising you going in to Kaikohe, what where you saying? Can I have a shot on your bike, hmmmm? Jas said Monique said she's dumb for missing the turn off, but her guardian angel made her day.
First time I've had a bit of a fang in eons too. Gaaaawjus!

Another big day at the swamp I see looking at the time you made this post :lol: As always, great to see you. Jas looks so happy on her bike, she was having a great time on Twin Bridges Road from what I saw.

[blue rider]

yes a great weekend, good company, delicious shortbread.

thanks m&m for organising it againg next year :clap:

[Maha]

Happy Birthday Stephen (swbarnett)....still on the younger side of 50 I see?

[BlightyBiker]

Thanks to Mom and Maha for organising such an amazing weekend! I thoroughly enjoyed myself despite the weather trying to kill me on several occasions :crazy:

I've not met such a nice bunch of people in a very long time! I felt extremely comfortable and welcome. Thanks for taking the time to organise all the small details and I look forward to the next one. Most definitely worth the money! :hug:

[GravelRashKid]

I've learnt a fair bit about my bike and about me on my bike.

Likewise. And to think I've been religiously avoiding gravel for the last 20 years. Saturday gravel/dirt/rain was the most valuable and intensive skills development in years.

Thank you all for a fantastic weekend. A diverse and compatable bunch of people. Great fun night and day.
I'm also keen to do it again this coming weekend!

[george formby]

Another big day at the swamp I see looking at the time you made this post :lol: As always, great to see you. Jas looks so happy on her bike, she was having a great time on Twin Bridges Road from what I saw.

She is still absolutely buzzing from the ride & joining the group. She admitted to being really nervous riding in "public" for the first time. And thank you for the tips you passed on, much appreciated that you noticed & took the time to mention it. I've brought her up to speed on the various power band colours. I'm still amazed it was Jas that had to do the obligatory u-turn, though. We have been down that road a heap of times.... Heat of the moment & all that I guess. Might get her a sat nav for Crimble.

Thank you both for organising the ride & including us.

Till next time...

[Maha]

Thanks to Mom and Maha for organising such an amazing weekend! I thoroughly enjoyed myself despite the weather trying to kill me on several occasions :crazy:

I've not met such a nice bunch of people in a very long time! I felt extremely comfortable and welcome. Thanks for taking the time to organise all the small details and I look forward to the next one. Most definitely worth the money! :hug:

...heres what you did, riding in a large group, riding in a smaller group, riding in really shit weather for an hour or so that needed a decent amount of concentration, leading a group of about 7-8 bikes, riding on an unsealed road that wasn't in the best of conditions due to recent logging activity, and all done with a smile.... you (and others) did really really well...most impressed.

[nathanwhite]

My bike is all clean again! Only took a couple of hours with a hose, brush, WD40 and a rag.

Now I just have to start saving my pennies again to get the pipe replaced. Then get insurance.



Photos? I hear you ask. I will start on those tonight. Or maybe tomorrow. Whenever.

[blue rider]

...heres what you did, riding in a large group, riding in a smaller group, riding in really shit weather for an hour or so that needed a decent amount of concentration, leading a group of about 7-8 bikes, riding on an unsealed road that wasn't in the best of conditions due to recent logging activity, and all done with a smile.... you (and others) did really really well...most impressed.

yes....that face when blightyrider came back from the ride into the room was priceless, as if she were not quite sure she did all that. Looking at her gear, she must have.

[swbarnett]

Happy Birthday Stephen (swbarnett)....
Thanks, not a bad way to spend a birthday weekend.


still on the younger side of 50 I see?
Indeed, still a couple of years to go (my sister has the privilege of turning 50 this year).

[Maha]

My bike is all clean again! Only took a couple of hours with a hose, brush, WD40 and a rag.

Now I just have to start saving my pennies again to get the pipe replaced. Then get insurance.



Photos? I hear you ask. I will start on those tonight. Or maybe tomorrow. Whenever.

Ours are still dirty as .....that stuff I bought yesterday? Yuk Off?...the wrong stuff, was ment to be Muc Off not Yuk Off so I got my money back and now off down the road to another place that isn't Repco so buy some, if they have it in stock...finghers crossed.
Yeah lets see the photos Steph!.....opps I mean Doogle :lol:

EDIT:...Found some...WW Motorcycles got shit loads...bike sprayed, now wait for ten minutes...:wait:
2nd EDIT:...That Motomuck is the best thing ever...the bike has not been that clean since I paid for it...effortless!

[Laava]

Cheers all, Jas & I had a great morning joining in for the Twin Bridges road, great to see everybody having a ball.
Al, sorry for not recognising you going in to Kaikohe, what where you saying? Can I have a shot on your bike, hmmmm? Jas said Monique said she's dumb for missing the turn off, but her guardian angel made her day.
First time I've had a bit of a fang in eons too. Gaaaawjus!

I was trying to tell you that I was pulling out, doing a U turn and going back to waitangi to meet up with ulysses guys. Main reason being that I suddenly realised that I was hungry cos I didn,t got no brekkfast! You wanna ride the buell? Sure.

Great crowd, would have rather gone twin bridges but hey, stomach ruled the day!
Someone asked me if I had been doing burnouts, and when I got to waitangi and looked at the rear it was starting to chunk out quite badly! I was told that those tyres kinda fly to bits just before they wear down.

At least I got to do a U turn!

[Mom]

Thank you both for organising the ride & including us.

Till next time...


She was riding really well mate! Most impressed, the big grin on her face gave it away though :lol:


Thanks to Mom and Maha for organising such an amazing weekend! I thoroughly enjoyed myself despite the weather trying to kill me on several occasions :crazy:

I've not met such a nice bunch of people in a very long time! I felt extremely comfortable and welcome. Thanks for taking the time to organise all the small details and I look forward to the next one. Most definitely worth the money! :hug:

You did really well, that was one hell of a challenge on Saturday, no wonder you were tired at the end of the day. I think we were all feeling it to some degree.


My bike is all clean again! Only took a couple of hours with a hose, brush, WD40 and a rag.


My bike is all clean again too, took no effort as I did not do it :grin: Muc off and Maha are the shizz alright :yes:


Then get insurance.

Go to your bank and arrange a 3rd party cover immediately! It is cheap as chips and you are at least safe from any damage you cause to others.


At least I got to do a U turn!

Well not technically a U-turn, but that loop through Kerikeri was enough of a U-turn for me :lol: Was lovely to see you, I missed Mama Jo. Best we take the time and come up for a visit soon methinks :yes:

[tnarg]

Thanks everyone for another awesome ride. Good roads and good company, couldn't ask for more really. Even the rain didn't take anything away from the weekend.
Glad I had to today off work. Cleaned the bike and chilled out.

Can't wait to see the photos and hopefully Matz got some vid of the twin bridges part of the ride.

If anyone is keen for ride PM me. I have odd days off so could do some mid week rides.

[Mom]

Indeed, still a couple of years to go (my sister has the privilege of turning 50 this year).

Cor blimey, I am starting to feel old :laugh: My next birthday has a 3 in it :pinch:

[newhere]

My bike is still dirty!!!! I forgot that I used the last of the washer stuff BEFORE the ride - silly me LOL, muc off??? This sounds awesome - will hunt for it tomorrow.

I must say I have some pretty decent bruises from falling down the stairs - note to self - Jandles are like surf boards in the wet....:(

[Maha]

My bike is still dirty!!!! I forgot that I used the last of the washer stuff BEFORE the ride - silly me LOL, muc off??? This sounds awesome - will hunt for it tomorrow.

I must say I have some pretty decent bruises from falling down the stairs - note to self - Jandles are like surf boards in the wet....:(

Motomuck is what I got...spray the whole fricken bike...any bike shop should have it, if they sell off road bikes they certainly will.

[Mom]

My bike is still dirty!!!! I forgot that I used the last of the washer stuff BEFORE the ride - silly me LOL, muc off??? This sounds awesome - will hunt for it tomorrow.

I must say I have some pretty decent bruises from falling down the stairs - note to self - Jandles are like surf boards in the wet....:(

When did that happen? Sat night in all that poxy rain? Bugger. I have a bruise on my back? No friggen idea how that happened at all. I did not hit the ground hard enough to bruise me LOL

[newhere]

When did that happen? Sat night in all that poxy rain? Bugger. I have a bruise on my back? No friggen idea how that happened at all. I did not hit the ground hard enough to bruise me LOL

Yeah, stupid rain, stupid jandels, oh well now my stripy back matches my stripy socks :Oops:

[newhere]

Motomuck is what I got...spray the whole fricken bike...any bike shop should have it, if they sell off road bikes they certainly will.

Google is my friend - if the webby is correct I should be able to pick some up at planet honda tomorrow :banana:

[Matz]

It was just awesome thanks to all for the nice company, special thanks to mark an Mom for organize such a cool trip.

I hope I will see some of you guys again. Maybe on my big ride starting in 2 weeks.

[haydes55]

It was just awesome thanks to all for the nice company, special thanks to mark an Mom for organize such a cool trip.

I hope I will see some of you guys again. Maybe on my big ride starting in 2 weeks.

Let me know if you plan on going around Kawhia I'll be keen. If you need a bed in Hamilton you can sleep at my place any time.

[Matz]

Let me know if you plan on going around Kawhia I'll be keen. If you need a bed in Hamilton you can sleep at my place any time.


Thanks for this offer, I will send you a message ;-)

[Virgil]

Well I can only echo the others in voicing my thanks to all concerned for just an awesome weekend. Also to MarkW, your hints and tips and expertise with the local roads I thought was invaluable.

Some highlights for me? Well, doing the lovely Matauri Bay Loop, all those lovely corners and I manage to drive into a fence in the middle of a straight ... it wasn't all my fault though, the far cough big cow that I had just bounced off had a lot to do with it. Note to self, even slowing to about 30 k's is not enough when moocows are on the loose, they are so unpredictable and likely to change direction and charge you any second!

There's something special about riding in the rain, which is quite lucky as we were well blessed on Saturday. Some lovely back roads and even more unsealed back-back roads if we needed more! Barry the BMW came through just fine, an bit dirtier but nothing that didn't wash off.

So nice too see lots of familiar faces, and some awesome new faces, thanks everyone for the friendliness and companionship.

I'm ready for the next one ... when is the next one? Is it time yet? Is it? Huh? Huh?

[BlightyBiker]

I still haven't gotten around to cleaning my leathers or my bike. I went for a ride with a friend of mine and his response was "what the hell happened?!?". Did make me chuckle...

Thanks to everyone for the advice and support and the checking mirrors to make sure I've not been lost over the edge of a cliff somewhere haha. It definitely made me feel included and has increased my confidence a lot with riding.

Can't wait for the next one! Feel free to PM me if you're ever keen for a ride. I'm based on the North Shore but happy to travel. I'm also arranging a little ride to Raglan and Hamilton from Auckland on 2nd December if anyone's keen.

[Maha]

Gear is clean also, well the bottom half is...what a bastard they are to put back together once dry...all the padding/knee armour/water proof liner/winter liner came out...thought they were dry and started putting the crap back in when water fell out of the pockets!!!....:crazy: back out on the line they go for an hour.

Looking forward to seeing the group pic at the bridges...did anyone notice that random guy on the SV who managed to get into the pic?...:lol:
Reminded me of Matt last year at the lighthouse.

[GravelRashKid]

Cleaned my chain for the first time ever (since '98), until now I have been just adding chain lube. tsk tsk. But it was just looking too gritty after Saturday's efforts.
The chain splash guard thingy has screws just nicely concealed by the exhaust, quite a mission for one who is not mechanically minded. A centre stand would be REALLY helpful too.
Lots of kerosene and a loooong row of newspaper later, clean and shiny with no lasting damage to me or the bike.
I figured I should spin the chain dry (good enough excuse?), so popped out to Huia... etc.

[Maha]

Ride date has been set for next year...Nov' 15/16/17.
Cape on Saturday.
Thought about doing part of it on the beach but now.......nah!
Stay on the seal bit because, thats what road bikes are made for.

Taupo overnighter will be on for a Feb date yet TBC. (Saturday/Sunday)

[LankyBastard]

Ride date has been set for next year...Nov' 15/16/17.
Cape on Saturday.
Thought about doing part of it on the beach but now.......nah!
Stay on the seal bit because, thats what road bikes are made for.

Taupo overnighter will be on for a Feb date yet TBC. (Saturday/Sunday)

If we're gonna hit the beach let me know so I can bring the KTM...... That would be badass :cool:
Would just be plain ass on the Tiger tho.... :crazy:

[Maha]

If we're gonna hit the beach let me know so I can bring the KTM...... That would be badass :cool:
Would just be plain ass on the Tiger tho.... :crazy:

The beach option will be there for those who want to...:cool: