L's Angels Ride to the Naki (Feb 9/10) 2013

[Maha]

The L's Angels 39/3 to The Naki

>RIDE BRIEF AT 9:30AM<
*The group will be split into Smaller groups*
* Five minutes intervals between each groups leaving*


Group Leaders ….Mark/Stephen
Group TEC's ….Anne/Irene

ACCOMMODATION (Make you own booking/plenty of options)
http://www.beltroad.co.nz/accommodation-cabins.asp

Date....SATURDAY Feb 9th to SUNDAY Feb' 10th...2013

Saturday Ride
Leave From: Papakura Autobahn @ 10:00am (be fuelled and coffeed)
*5 minute regroup at Ngaruawahia. 11am
First stop: Pirongia for a wee bite and coffee top up(123kms) 11:45am
Lunch Stop: Te Kuiti @ Bosco Cafe'.. (46kms) 12:30pm
Short stop @ Awakino.
Final Stop New Plymouth (162kms) 4.30pm

Sunday Ride Home.
Turn Around and Head the Other Way
NP/Awakino/Te Kuiti/Ngaruawahia/Mercer.
Attendees: 21
Maha
Mom
Boots
swbarnett
LankyBastard
JafaSaffer
Glowerss
Mongolian
English Kiwi
nathanwhite
'Haystack' Hills
Spewin' Stu
haydess55
bosslady
newhere
nerrd
bluninja (meeting at Te Kuiti)
VaagVerhaal
Grasshopper
arcane12
cc rider

[Maha]

FOOD: Saturday Night tea. Probably look to get $10 off everyone and get Pizzas delivered to the camp like we did at Taupo where 18 Pizzas fed 24 people.
Alcohol: Bring your own.
Learner Friendly Ride: Yes it is, one group will be dedicated to any slower riders if need be.
Ride Pace: *Riders must be happy to ride at 100kph
Sunday Breakfast: http://www.bigjimscafe.co.nz/our-menus/breakfast-menu

Ride Rules.
:Each Group Leader will control the group speed...(everyone like to have a bit of fun every now and then)
:There Will Be No Passing Within Each Group
:The Use Of Mirrors is Paramount in a Group Ride Situation, Please use them…ALWAYS
:Watch Your Following Distances With The Bike In Front.
:Staggered Formation Where Possible (no single file on the straight bits)

Book ASAP----->> http://www.beltroad.co.nz/accommodation-cabins.asp

[Mom]

:drool: :love: :drool: :love:

Thats all!

[Mom]

Hopefully I get to hug some lovely friends down that way too.

BTW Axkle :finger:

[swbarnett]

Boots and I are keen. We can both lead or TEC as necessary.

[Mom]

Boots and I are keen. We can both lead or TEC as necessary.

Yay! Be great to have you guys along! Hopefully Boots will be clear of her reading schedule by then :yes:

[Gremlin]

I'm interested in the 39/3 thing...

[LankyBastard]

Keen. Might even be a good one for the F3 :rolleyes:

[swbarnett]

Yay! Be great to have you guys along! Hopefully Boots will be clear of her reading schedule by then :yes:
Here's hoping.

[swbarnett]

I'm interested in the 39/3 thing...
Makes 13, as in 2013, perhaps?

[JafaSaffer]

I like the sound of this. I will twist Mongolian's arm then we may join you.

[Maha]

I'm interested in the 39/3 thing...

It must in between your STH Island thing and that Paeroa thing? :msn-wink:

Keen. Might even be a good one for the F3 :rolleyes:
Oh very nice, not alot of extra gear to clamp on, so the F3 and a change of skids should be suffice...:confused:


Makes 13, as in 2013, perhaps?

....not even close :eek:...its SH39 and SH3, there and back to see how far it is.
And how did you get 13 out of 39/3?...:wait:
Don't worry...worked it out, a simple math equation :rolleyes:

[swbarnett]

....not even close :eek:...its SH39 and SH3, there and back to see how far it is.
Aha! That makes much more sense!


And how did you get 13 out of 39/3?...:wait:
Arithmetic division: 39/3 = 13
(PS. That'll teach me to stop reading before the end...)
(PPS. The last line was added later, yes?)

[Maha]

Aha! That makes much more sense!


Arithmetic division: 39/3 = 13
(PS. That'll teach me to stop reading before the end...)
(PPS. The last line was added later, yes?)

Yes, yes it was, trying to get in before you did...:laugh:

[Maha]

I like the sound of this. I will twist Mongolian's arm then we may join you.

Sweet as Jafa, its open to anyone who is not interested in any onroad dumb shit...just say the word and I'll add you the list..:niceone:

[JafaSaffer]

Sweet as Jafa, its open to anyone who is not interested in any onroad dumb shit...just say the word and I'll add you the list..:niceone:

Heck yeah mate.. Sign me up. Ill make Mongolian go as well! :niceone:

[newhere]

:no: :no: :no: :no: :no: :no:

Sniff sniff, first L's Angel's I must miss, Tay is home, first week of high school, so no riding for me :no:

Gutted.

[Maha]

Heck yeah mate.. Sign me up. Ill make Mongolian go as well! :niceone:
Done, its not a long way, but when you get 20+ bikes on a group ride, it can the best part of the day to ride 330 kms.


:no: :no: :no: :no: :no: :no:

Sniff sniff, first L's Angel's I must miss, Tay is home, first week of high school, so no riding for me :no:

Gutted.

Guts for sure, we will get another one in.. end of March or begining of April.

[Glowerss]

I'd be quite keen to come. Not been on a ride longer then an hour or two. Would love to give it a shot :Punk:

[Maha]

I'd be quite keen to come. Not been on a ride longer then an hour or two. Would love to give it a shot :Punk:

Always a Learner/Newbie friendly ride, which is why we stop more often.
The lunch stop is for an hour or so, takes a bit to feed 20+ people. We normally get reserved tables set aside so getting a seat isn't a worry.
Te Kuiti to N/P is 160km and while that is doable without stopping, there is a stop at Awakino Pub for 10-15 mins, primarily for those like yourself.
I will add your name... so now you have to come...:eek:

[Mongolian]

Im in, got permission from the boss :woohoo:

Now just to work out how to strap a tent and a sleeping bag to the ninja lol.

[Maha]

Im in, got permission from the boss :woohoo:

Now just to work out how to strap a tent and a sleeping bag to the ninja lol.

Accom from as little as $40 per night...Im going to pay a tad more, its an age thing :blink:

[JafaSaffer]

I don't tent. I need a hotel, b&b or cabin at least.

[Maha]

Could get a bit costly if you book a room for one. Room share will ease the cost...:yes:

[JafaSaffer]

Could get a bit costly if you book a room for one. Room share will ease to cost...:yes:

Ill book my room. I dont mind the cost.

[Maha]

*Just spoken to Amy from the camp...get in as soon as you can and book. :zzzz:
There is room, but she informed me they are booked up until the end of Jan'... :yes:

Website---->> http://www.beltroad.co.nz/accommodation-cabins.asp

[Murray]

*5 minute regroup at Ngaruawahia.
First stop: Pirongia for a wee bite and coffee top up(123kms)


Going from Ngaruwahia via Whatawhata and Te Pahu road to pirongia???

Do you want directions??

[Maha]

Going from Ngaruwahia via Whatawhata and Te Pahu road to pirongia???

Do you want directions??

On the Kawhai ride I was looking for Te Pahu road, managed to find the southern end... :confused:
Ohhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh I see, its off SH23 (the Raglan road)

39/3 ---->> http://maps.google.co.nz/maps?saddr=Papakura,+Auckland&daddr=-37.446991,175.1413671+to:-37.5971712,175.156456+to:Ngaruawahia,+Waikato+to:W hatawhata,+Waikato+to:Te+Pahu+Road,+Te+Pahu+to:Pir ongia,+Waikato+to:Te+Kuiti,+Waikato+to:Awakino,+Wa ikato+to:New+Plymouth,+Taranaki&hl=en&ll=-38.968485,174.48967&spn=0.432963,1.056747&sll=-37.570705,175.160522&sspn=0.110344,0.264187&geocode=FUdkyv0dgm1tCinbKaVt6KxybTETmaJDYe8ABQ%3BF bGaxP0d93FwCimnYYKH10VtbTHwZpMGYe8AEw%3BFQ1Qwv0d6K xwCim3E4GoBTltbTHw6ZMGYe8AEw%3BFaw9wf0dJY9wCinb1Ym UjzptbTHA6qJDYe8ABQ%3BFYRAv_0dpqJwCin5a0Mf3CVtbTHA G6NDYe8ABQ%3BFbUovf0dd7ZwCinRNOljYidtbTE23fLTFrbfY A%3BFco6vP0dg2RxCilDBajCnNtsbTEg-KJDYe8ABQ%3BFcgVt_0dQMhwCikbDWZHArpsbTGwC6NDYe8ABQ %3BFTczsv0dnKFoCimL0yq13KYUbTGQtKJDYe8ABQ%3BFfcOrP 0dXC1gCikNzmQj5vkUbTGg6aJDYe8ABQ&oq=New+Plymouth&mra=dpe&mrsp=2&sz=13&via=1,2&t=m&z=11

[Murray]

On the Kawhai ride I was looking for Te Pahu road, managed to find the southern end... :confused:
Ohhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh I see, its off SH23 (the Raglan road)


Yep just go to Whatawhata turn right across the bridge and its about 150 metres on the left. Follow it the whole way and when you get to the T instersection turn right to Pirongia. Its a good road.

[swbarnett]

*Just spoken to Amy from the camp...get in as soon as you can and book. :zzzz:
There is room but she informed me they are booked up until the end of Jan'... :yes:
Booked! Snapped up one of the ensuite cabims. Just across the coastal walkway from the sea.

[JafaSaffer]

Ill book first thing on the morning. Been in a meeting the whole day.

[insomnia01]

Yep just go to Whatawhata turn right across the bridge and its about 150 metres on the left. Follow it the whole way and when you get to the T instersection turn right to Pirongia. Its a good road.
:yes::yes::yes:

[JafaSaffer]

Accommodation Booked. :2thumbsup

[insomnia01]

Yep just go to Whatawhata turn right across the bridge and its about 150 metres on the left. Follow it the whole way and when you get to the T instersection turn right to Pirongia. Its a good road.

LOR should do a meet & greet :love: at Kingsgate or Ngaruawahia :sunny::sunny: show them some of Waikato's finest roads :woohoo::woohoo::woohoo:

[Murray]

LOR should do a meet & greet :love: at Kingsgate or Ngaruawahia :sunny::sunny: show them some of Waikato's finest roads :woohoo::woohoo::woohoo:

Might see if any are keen to join??? Thinking about it??

[Glowerss]

Sweet, all booked in. Just gotta count down the days now :third:

Booked an ensuite unit. Has 2 beds if anyone wants the second one and go halfsies or something. It's paid in full already though so if anyone gets desperate there is a bed aside :)

[insomnia01]

Might see if any are keen to join??? Thinking about it??

pirongia to mokau & back via Waimiha/Bennydale/Waipapa maybe ??

[Maha]

Might see if any are keen to join??? Thinking about it??

More tha welcome Murray...hope everyone likes pizza~:corn:

Sweet, all booked in. Just gotta count down the days now :third:

Booked an ensuite unit. Has 2 beds if anyone wants the second one and go halfsies or something. It's paid in full already though so if anyone gets desperate there is a bed aside :)

Someone should snap that up, we always need a Banjo Suite on the away trips.....:shifty:

Booked also...

[English Kiwi]

Keen. Might even be a good one for the F3 :rolleyes:

I'm keen as well!

Lanky can book the accommodation this time though! hahaha :) I'm banned from spending money for a while :whistle:

At least it's on a weekend so I don't have to arrange leave! :D :clap:

[Maha]

I'm keen as well!

Lanky can book the accommodation this time though! hahaha :) I'm banned from spending money for a while :whistle:

At least it's on a weekend so I don't have to arrange leave! :D :clap:

Fridays can be a bit tough for some, which is why I get the thread up 8-10 weeks out...
We'll get a overnight Taupo ride going next...an April date...:wait:

Got a Sunday morning breakfast place kinda sorted, just north of NP....seems just like that place in Kerikeri we stopped at?

[Grant`]

I am a maybe for this ride, not quite sure yet whether it will all fit in together with everything.

Sounds like an all good ride though.

[Zamiam]

Maybe I'm a dumb arse HD rider but can someone enlighten me as to what L's Angels is?

[Maha]

I am a maybe for this ride, not quite sure yet whether it will all fit in together with everything.

Sounds like an all good ride though.

Its down one day and back the next, whats there to fit in?.....:scratch:


Maybe I'm a dumb arse HD rider but can someone enlighten me as to what L's Angels is?

Some things go without saying, but in your case...the L part was derived from the word Learner....simple now eh?
Our rides are Learner friendly, but not always learner loaded...iykwim. (oh, that stands for If You Know What I Mean :yes:)

...and we are all Angelic....;)

[Mom]

I am a maybe for this ride, not quite sure yet whether it will all fit in together with everything.


Everything? It WILL FIT or else :spanking:


and we are all Anglic....;)

Speak for yourself! I am no angel :innocent:

[Mom]

Maybe I'm a dumb arse HD rider but can someone enlighten me as to what L's Angels is?

We are a group of people that ride together. Our membership is random and unplanned. We have no structure, and at the moment relate to "Te Whakawi U Turners" In any thread title. We support friends that are dealing with shit. We also raise money for the cancer society...

http://www.relayforlife.org.nz/

as we recently lost a member

Come join us, we are not exclusive :lol:

[JafaSaffer]

I like Pizza.... and riding my scooter.. also never been to New Plymouth...

[Maha]

Ok, well there is that also....;)

[Zamiam]

Some things go without saying, but in your case...the L part was derived from the word Learner....simple now eh?
Our rides are Learner friendly, but not always learner loaded...iykwim. (oh, that stands for If You Know What I Mean :yes:)

...and we are all Angelic....;)

Thanks for the reply and the nature in which it was provided. Being ignorant and admitting it on KB is a tad like Russian roulette

[Zamiam]

We are a group of people that ride together. Our membership is random and unplanned. We have no structure, and at the moment relate to "Te Whakawi U Turners" In any thread title. We support friends that are dealing with shit. We also raise money for the cancer society...

http://www.relayforlife.org.nz/

as we recently lost a member

Come join us, we are not exclusive :lol:

Ta. I'll check my schedule as it may be a good excuse to visit my elderly ma in New Plymouth

[JafaSaffer]

Hopefully you can make. Mongolian and myself are not learners.. Not racers either. Happy to help out where we can.

[Zamiam]

Cheers been riding for a few years but never too old or stupid to think I can't do better. As for speed given what I ride enough said.

[swbarnett]

Thanks for the reply and the nature in which it was provided. Being ignorant and admitting it on KB is a tad like Russian roulette
Never be afraid to show your ignorance. If those around you have a problem with it the problem is theirs.

Now, when you figure out how to do this without feeling very exposed please let me know...

[Maha]

Cheers been riding for a few years but never too old or stupid to think I can't do better. As for speed given what I ride enough said.

A ride of this nature generally gets split into smaller groups (depending on numbers) and each group leaves with five mintue intervals.
Each group has a ride leader who controls the speed of that group.
In essence, it is a group ride, not the kind that fragments into 25 riders trying to get to the next stop before everyone else.
We have riders of all levels and skill turn up, and without question, everyone shows self control and respect for those around them.
If getting from A to B is about getting the most out of everything in between? then you'll enjoy it.

[Grant`]

Everything? It WILL FIT or else :spanking:


Just not sure with looking at entering into some clubmans racing and I have a sneaking suspicion that it falls on that weekend at Taupo so may have to give it a miss.

If I am wrong then I will be there with Bell's on.

[Zamiam]

A ride of this nature generally gets split into smaller groups (depending on numbers) and each group leaves with five mintue intervals.
Each group has a ride leader who controls the speed of that group.
In essence, it is a group ride, not the kind that fragments into 25 riders trying to get to the next stop before everyone else.
We have riders of all levels and skill turn up, and without question, everyone shows self control and respect for those around them.
If getting from A to B is about getting the most out of everything in between? then you'll enjoy it.

Cool. Don't get me wrong I'm more than happy traveling at 100 and have done the road in question a few times on the Harley and hundreds of times by car (spent 7 months commuting weekly). Haven't done any group rides but will always ride how I'm comfortable - I ain't a leeming

[bosslady]

This sounds fun. Pity I don't think I'd be experienced enough by then. Maybe year after next?!

[Maha]

This sounds fun. Pity I don't think I'd be experienced enough by then. Maybe year after next?!

There'll be another in April, and again at the better end of Winter, then back up North for a three dayer (taking in a ride to the Cape) in Nov 2013.
All you have to do is get out there and ride, experience is built up with time on the road.
Just remember, the rides we do are learner friendly, there is no place for heroic attitudes, you'll be fine when you feel that 100kph is comfortable. We stop every 80-90 Ks or so either for a coffee or lunch or just tyre kick.

[bosslady]

What's the latest date id be able to get in on it? If I practice as much as I am at the moment and keep improving like I am, I may just be able to go. Id have been riding for almost two months by then.. Won't push myself to go if I'm not ready but would be nice to have the option to..

[JafaSaffer]

What's the latest date id be able to get in on it? If I practice as much as I am at the moment and keep improving like I am, I may just be able to go. Id have been riding for almost two months by then.. Won't push myself to go if I'm not ready but would be nice to have the option to..

Just go. You only get more experienced by riding. After this ride you would be two full days more experienced and there will be some great mentors on the ride to provide advice should you want. There will be plenty of rest stops. We'll look after you..

[bosslady]

Just go. You only get more experienced by riding. After this ride you would be two full days more experienced and there will be some great mentors on the ride to provide advice should you want. There will be plenty of rest stops. We'll look after you..

Yea I just would hate to push myself too much and potentially ruin everyone's ride and/or look like a dumbarse.. I think I will know if my confidence and skills are such that I can go within the next cpl of weeks.. :)

[nerrrd]

Just go. You only get more experienced by riding. After this ride you would be two full days more experienced and there will be some great mentors on the ride to provide advice should you want. There will be plenty of rest stops. We'll look after you..

I can vouch for that - JafaSaffer and Mongolian looked after me on a recent ride to Raglan, and I'm a slowcoach.

Also from my extensive lurking on this site I know that these rides are always awesome...

[bosslady]

I can vouch for that - JafaSaffer and Mongolian looked after me on a recent ride to Raglan, and I'm a slowcoach.

Also from my extensive lurking on this site I know that these rides are always awesome...

I'd just love to get out of the house and do something with my weekend for once. Meet some new people (even if they're KBrs ;) ) and I've never been to NP either.

[Maha]

Just go. You only get more experienced by riding. After this ride you would be two full days more experienced and there will be some great mentors on the ride to provide advice should you want. There will be plenty of rest stops. We'll look after you..

Well said Jafa only, we don't Mentor, but there is always enough experience to offer up great advice to newbies, some have been riding since the 70's and 80's, Some do track days, Some often like to ride faster than what is expected on these rides. The pleasing aspect is that, all that attend, respect and show consideration to those they're riding with.

Yea I just would hate to push myself too much and potentially ruin everyone's ride and/or look like a dumbarse.. I think I will know if my confidence and skills are such that I can go within the next cpl of weeks.. :)

One thing we don't want, is for anyone to feel pushed..I do however, encourage the speed limit to be kept where possible. It's a safety thing.
You can book to come the day if thats what it takes.
But what I will ask, is that on a given day soon, you meet up with Mom and Myself and go for a wee ride?

[JafaSaffer]

Well said Jafa only, we don't Mentor, but there is always enough experience to offer up great advice to newbies, some have been riding since the 70's and 80's, Some do track days, Some often like to ride faster than what is expected on these rides. The pleasing aspect is that, all that attend, respect and show consideration to those they're riding with.

Yeah I gathered that hence why I stated "if she wants mentoring or advice." Anyway I was only born late 70s.

[Mom]

Yea I just would hate to push myself too much and potentially ruin everyone's ride and/or look like a dumbarse..

Push yourself? Learn something and try it, maybe? Ruin someones ride = NEVER!. Exposure to something different, Yep that will happen if you are a newbie. No one will push you, or I will :spanking: them :yes:


Please come for a little pootle with Mom and me before the ride?

Yes indeedy. I love the GN, but it needs to be ridden. Lets set something up :2thumbsup

[bosslady]

Absolutely, sounds good guys. Give me a couple weeks though to practice? lol. I mean I'd love to come, but I know my limits. That said, every day I'm getting better and I'm out on my bike as much as I can BUT the fastest I've gone is 70kmph AND I'm a total newbie PLUS pretty much all my riding thus far is through lots of traffic and intersections, a far, far cry from open roads. If I'm not ready in time that's fine, but it will give me a reason to get out as much as I can, a goal if you will! Anyway it's over a month away, a lot can happen in that time, lol.

[nzspokes]

Absolutely, sounds good guys. Give me a couple weeks though to practice? lol. I mean I'd love to come, but I know my limits. That said, every day I'm getting better and I'm out on my bike as much as I can BUT the fastest I've gone is 70kmph AND I'm a total newbie PLUS pretty much all my riding thus far is through lots of traffic and intersections, a far, far cry from open roads. If I'm not ready in time that's fine, but it will give me a reason to get out as much as I can, a goal if you will! Anyway it's over a month away, a lot can happen in that time, lol.

Maha's and Mom's rides will be the perfect next step for you. No pressure and fun.

[bosslady]

Maha's and Mom's rides will be the perfect next step for you. No pressure and fun.

Other bikers make me nervous haha. I almost stalled when another biker was staring at me as I came out of my driveway, lol, and I virtually never stall anymore..

[Mom]

Other bikers make me nervous haha. I almost stalled when another biker was staring at me as I came out of my driveway, lol, and I virtually never stall anymore..

I wouldn't worry too much about stalling, it happens to us all from time to time.

[Maha]

I have found and added the Sunday Breakfast stop to post #2 --->> http://www.bigjimscafe.co.nz/our-menus/breakfast-menu

[nathanwhite]

Well blow me down and call me a sissy! I thought this thread might be up, just had no idea it was here for so long!


I'd love to come along for this, neverminding that I just did the road over christmas.

[nathanwhite]

:drool: :love: :drool: :love:

Thats all!

Its a good road sure, but it does have a problem. When you are not in a gorge, the road is fairly straight and there are a fair few overtaking opportunities. But in the gorge they are few and very very far in between. For all of them, provided there is no traffic going the other way, you would be lucky to get more then one bike though.

This wouldn't be a problem if it was a back road out in nowhere, but it's not. Its the main road coming into new plymouth from the north. Everybody and their grandparents use that road. Grandparents who seem to think that 100kph is recklessly fast. Grandparents who, in the middle of the gorge where the is an actual overtaking lane (all 50m of it), will not slow down so that the big black commodore and a certain red SV can get past. They only caught you up and have been sitting on your tail for the better part of 6km. What do they know about driving?

On the other hand you do occasionally get the good buggars who will give you every possible opportunity to let you overtake (I'm looking at you, Mr. Maui Campervan rentals :clap: ) but sadly he was the only one on both my rides on SH3



Don't get me wrong, it is a fun road and deserves to be ridden. You just get wankers on it who have this idea of self preservation or some nonsense like that.

[Maha]

Well blow me down and call me a sissy! I thought this thread might be up, just had no idea it was here for so long!


I'd love to come along for this, neverminding that I just did the road over christmas.

So is that a YES! Doogle?
Nice roads eh sissy?...just not so much over the Xmas period...like the Coromandel and everywhere else in between.

[nathanwhite]

So is that a YES! Doogle?
Nice roads eh sissy?...just not so much over the Xmas period...like the Coromandel and everywhere else in between.

yes its yes.

It's a nice road yes. It's just the traffic on it is a bit of a pain

[Grant`]

yes its yes.

It's a nice road yes. It's just the traffic on it is a bit of a pain


Speed racer :)

Hows the bike treating you?

[nathanwhite]

Speed racer :)

Speak for yourself.



Hows the bike treating you?

As well as I'm treating it/her actually.

Frame sliders turned up today :wings:

[gijoe1313]

Hey Mark! Have you been reading your messages from me? Would love for you to attend my wedding! Have lost your phone number and been trying hook and by crook to contact you and Anne!

Cheers
Justin

[Maha]

A couple of Harley's will be joining us, Haystack Hils and her Hubby Stu, both on Softails.

[Maha]

Hey Mark! Have you been reading your messages from me? Would love for you to attend my wedding! Have lost your phone number and been trying hook and by crook to contact you and Anne!

Cheers
Justin

I did see that Justin, and thought Anne had replied, until that little bit of miscommunication was cleared up yesterday.
We have been away and just got this afternoon.
Firstly, a whole heap of congrats to the both of you, very very pleased to read the pm. The real bugger is that we are going on our summer holiday this Saturday (the 12th) for two weeks at a Northern beach.
If we were to be around at that time, we would have loved to attend.

[RideLife]

Just incase anything is needed (bike fix wise), I can open the Northwest M/c shop for anyone after hours, which is only a short walk from your camp site.
Take my number with you incase. Alex on 027 4911403

Racey

[JafaSaffer]

Just incase anything is needed (bike fix wise), I can open the Northwest M/c shop for anyone after hours, which is only a short walk from your camp site.
Take my number with you incase. Alex on 027 4911403

Racey

Bloody Legend... Thanks for the offer mate :niceone:

[Maha]

Yeah, like Jafa said :2thumbsup
Cheers for that Alex, I will add your number to my phone.

Mark.

[Mom]

Just incase anything is needed (bike fix wise), I can open the Northwest M/c shop for anyone after hours, which is only a short walk from your camp site.
Take my number with you incase. Alex on 027 4911403

Racey

Thanks for this, it is always nice to have a go to person when you are away on the bikes. Why not pop in and say hi to us when we are there?

[haydes55]

Put me on the list :scooter:

Ya reckon I could bring a small tarpaulin 2 sticks and 4 pegs as a tent? Or tie one side of the tarp to my bike and the other pegged down.

haha I'm keen to rough it :2thumbsup

[Grant`]

i have a small tent if you want to use it.. 1 person job.

fits easily enough on bike and simple to put up.

[Maha]

Put me on the list :scooter:

Ya reckon I could bring a small tarpaulin 2 sticks and 4 pegs as a tent? Or tie one side of the tarp to my bike and the other pegged down.

haha I'm keen to rough it :2thumbsup
Chicks Dig Roughness....:lol:
Jarce kiddin'...:rolleyes:


i have a small tent if you want to use it.. 1 person job.

fits easily enough on bike and simple to put up.

I am sure he can squeeze at least one other in :cool:

[Grant`]

I am sure he can squeeze at least one other in :cool:

Its a tent not a shagging pad, although it would be fricking entertaining for anybody outside it to watch I guess. Be like watching Alien again, start of with a face hugger attached to his face then down to business would be like the Alien about to bust out of someones body becuase there is no room for 2 in this tent. :crazy:

[haydes55]

Its a tent not a shagging pad, although it would be fricking entertaining for anybody outside it to watch I guess. Be like watching Alien again, start of with a face hugger attached to his face then down to business would be like the Alien about to bust out of someones body becuase there is no room for 2 in this tent. :crazy:

Hahaha cheers for the offer but I'm a weirdo and gonna go for the tarp.

[bosslady]

I still wanna come and I did a solo trip to taupo the other day but I heard the roads to NP are quite winding? Do you guys think it would be within my capabilities?

[insomnia01]

I still wanna come and I did a solo trip to taupo the other day but I heard the roads to NP are quite winding? Do you guys think it would be within my capabilities?

there's only one way to find out BoSS!!! But really, Go do it, awesome piece of road not as winding as you may think & I'm sure it would be a dream burn on the Mighty GN :2guns::2guns::2guns:

[Grant`]

I still wanna come and I did a solo trip to taupo the other day but I heard the roads to NP are quite winding? Do you guys think it would be within my capabilities?
You survived a trip to taupo you would survive to new Plymouth. These rides are well spaced out with plenty of stops along the way.

But just ride to your ability and not to ability of the person in front of you. sure you will have a blast, Mark and Anne are good people and a number of the others are very experienced riders so you will be with a good bunch..

Not many trips are so learner friendly. :-)

[bosslady]

Ok please put me down to go on this trip and Glowerss if you're reading (i'll PM you again though) I'll definitely take you up on the room share!

[Grant`]

Funny feeling mark and Anne will be at the beach now. so possibly no reply for a while.

[arcane12]

Well, the East cape trip was a bit too much of a slog for me and my bike, but this could be about right! Could I meet up with the ride at Pirongia or Te Kuiti?

[bosslady]

Funny feeling mark and Anne will be at the beach now. so possibly no reply for a while.

Yea I think you are right, I'm sure they'll be back soon enough.

[Maha]

You survived a trip to taupo you would survive to new Plymouth. These rides are well spaced out with plenty of stops along the way.

But just ride to your ability and not to ability of the person in front of you. sure you will have a blast, Mark and Anne are good people and a number of the others are very experienced riders so you will be with a good bunch..

Not many trips are so learner friendly. :-)

Thanks Grant...just popped in home to pay a few bills after putting my daughter on a plane home this morning, god that Auckland traffic is NUTS!
Back to the beach now till next Monday.


Ok please put me down to go on this trip and Glowerss if you're reading (i'll PM you again though) I'll definitely take you up on the room share!

You're added....no backing out now :nono:

[bosslady]

You're added....no backing out now :nono:

Haha! ok! enjoy the rest of your time at the beach.

[haydes55]

Well, the East cape trip was a bit too much of a slog for me and my bike, but this could be about right! Could I meet up with the ride at Pirongia or Te Kuiti?

I'll be heading from Hamilton as well. So I'm sure we can meet them at the Whatwhata turn off to Te Pahu Rd?

[JafaSaffer]

My attendance is n serious jeopardy. Still waiting for the parts for my bike. Ill make a final call Monday before the trip.

[Grant`]

My attendance is n serious jeopardy. Still waiting for the parts for my bike. Ill make a final call Monday before the trip.
What are you waiting on?

[Grant`]

I'll be heading from Hamilton as well. So I'm sure we can meet them at the Whatwhata turn off to Te Pahu Rd?

When you going to come by for a beer or a ride.. or both not necessarily in that order.

[nzspokes]

My attendance is n serious jeopardy. Still waiting for the parts for my bike. Ill make a final call Monday before the trip.

Hire a GN.

[bosslady]

My attendance is n serious jeopardy. Still waiting for the parts for my bike. Ill make a final call Monday before the trip.

it's cause I'm coming aye lol

[haydes55]

When you going to come by for a beer or a ride.. or both not necessarily in that order.

Beer is unlikely at the moment (on a very strict diet for 12 weeks). Definitely keen for some rides though!

[JafaSaffer]

What are you waiting on?

New right side mirror, brake lever, handle bar. clutch cover

usual things that go wrong when you drop the bike on its right side after overshooting a twisty..:weep:

[FJRider]

Well, the East cape trip was a bit too much of a slog for me and my bike, but this could be about right! Could I meet up with the ride at Pirongia or Te Kuiti?

To do long rides, take a lot of building up for. Keep clocking up the Km's with increased distance on most of the rides. The first BIG ride does take it out of you ... but you will feel longer rides easier even now. You now know some of the problems you will face ... and are prepared.

[insomnia01]

To do long rides, take a lot of building up for. Keep clocking up the Km's with increased distance on most of the rides. The first BIG ride does take it out of you ... but you will feel longer rides easier even now. You now know some of the problems you will face ... and are prepared.

biggest day is @450km leaving @9am means you have all day to do it, very doable in my book....

[Grant`]

biggest day is @450km leaving @9am means you have all day to do it, very doable in my book....

Yeah definitely achievable, with all the breaks along the way. And its light till about 9 just in case there is some delays.

[FJRider]

biggest day is @450km leaving @9am means you have all day to do it, very doable in my book....

Very doable indeed. But as many riders just starting to do big km trips ... often find it's a mental issue, not a tiredness issue.

For me ... 450 km's is not even a half day ride. From Paradise to Christchurch is 450 km. Two tanks of gas. (and have done it in 4 1/2 hours ... easily)

With less worry about how long you're taking ... and how far still to go. To relax and enjoy the ride ... and just worry about the 100 metres directly in front of you .. The km's fly by.

[bosslady]

Yeah definitely achievable, with all the breaks along the way. And its light till about 9 just in case there is some delays.

So, are you coming or what? I don't see your name down there... ;)

[Grant`]

So, are you coming or what? I don't see your name down there... ;)

I am still looking into racing at taupo that week. but if that falls through then i will be there.

[bosslady]

I am still looking into racing at taupo that week. but if that falls through then i will be there.

oh yeah.. fingers X for you it don't

[Grant`]

oh yeah.. fingers X for you it don't
Yeah i am keen to get out there as it would be first time. But if not march for the amcc round.

[VaagVerhaal]

Hi everyone,

JafaSaffer, told me I should look into this topic a while back and due to circumstances I haven't gotten to it until now, this sounds like an interesting trip to do and always more fun to ride with others then alone :)

Just the accommodation price holding me back anyone that might be interested in sharing the cost of any of the options that come with an ensuite?
(yes i like some luxury ;))


New right side mirror, brake lever, handle bar. clutch cover

usual things that go wrong when you drop the bike on its right side after overshooting a twisty..:weep:

Damn still not fixed mate?:weep:


I am still looking into racing at taupo that week. but if that falls through then i will be there.

Which organisation is that and is it open to anyone? sounds tempting also...

[bosslady]

Hi everyone,

JafaSaffer, told me I should look into this topic a while back and due to circumstances I haven't gotten to it until now, this sounds like an interesting trip to do and always more fun to ride with others then alone :)

Just the accommodation price holding me back anyone that might be interested in sharing the cost of any of the options that come with an ensuite?
(yes i like some luxury ;))



Damn still not fixed mate?:weep:



Which organisation is that and is it open to anyone? sounds tempting also...
have you ever been to a track day?

[bluninja]

I still wanna come and I did a solo trip to taupo the other day but I heard the roads to NP are quite winding? Do you guys think it would be within my capabilities?

The only really winding bits are Awakinho Gorge and Mount Messenger and you get a break between the 2, but the road surface is ok. It's a 4 hour trip at a steady pace, so with the breaks and people around you it should be all good.

Would be nice to meet up part way with some people riding down....but wouldn't want to hamper the ride by adding too many bikes in.

[Grant`]

Hi everyone,

JafaSaffer, told me I should look into this topic a while back and due to circumstances I haven't gotten to it until now, this sounds like an interesting trip to do and always more fun to ride with others then alone :)

Just the accommodation price holding me back anyone that might be interested in sharing the cost of any of the options that come with an ensuite?
(yes i like some luxury ;))



Damn still not fixed mate?:weep:



Which organisation is that and is it open to anyone? sounds tempting also...

Pacific motorcycle club are running that particular one when this ride is on. Pay your money with a bike that is race ready and should be good to go.

[yungatart]

Pacific motorcycle club are running that particular one when this ride is on. Pay your money with a bike that is race ready and should be good to go.

Yes it is a Pacific run event. There is a track day on Saturday and race day Sunday. Anyone can enter the track day.
Pop over and say Hi if you make it to Taupo, Grant.

[Grant`]

Yes it is a Pacific run event. There is a track day on Saturday and race day Sunday. Anyone can enter the track day.
Pop over and say Hi if you make it to Taupo, Grant.

Only if i get a bit of tongue eh ;-)

[nathanwhite]

The only really winding bits are Awakinho Gorge and Mount Messenger and you get a break between the 2, but the road surface is ok. It's a 4 hour trip at a steady pace, so with the breaks and people around you it should be all good.

Would be nice to meet up part way with some people riding down....but wouldn't want to hamper the ride by adding too many bikes in.

With the size of the attending list, it's quite likely Maha will split it up into two groups. So if you brought even say, 10 bikes up, I suspect that will just be made into another group (Maybe 1 or 2 tagging on to the existing groups)

[yungatart]

Only if i get a bit of tongue eh ;-)

Of course! I will make sure Mstrs is somewhere near the start/finish line for you :cool:

[Grant`]

Of course! I will make sure Mstrs is somewhere near the start/finish line for you :cool:

Awesome :-)

[arcane12]

Hi everyone,

JafaSaffer, told me I should look into this topic a while back and due to circumstances I haven't gotten to it until now, this sounds like an interesting trip to do and always more fun to ride with others then alone :)

Just the accommodation price holding me back anyone that might be interested in sharing the cost of any of the options that come with an ensuite?
(yes i like some luxury ;))



I haven't booked anything yet. I was eyeing up a unit myself, so cheaper with an ensuite? Sounds good. Might be a good way to lock myself in so I don't find an excuse to chicken out! (Would be my longest ride yet!)

[Grant`]

I haven't booked anything yet. I was eyeing up a unit myself, so cheaper with an ensuite? Sounds good. Might be a good way to lock myself in so I don't find an excuse to chicken out! (Would be my longest ride yet!)

You better book something not a lot left..

[haydes55]

You better book something not a lot left..

Otherwise he's stuck snuggling under my tarp haha...... Long range weather forcasts aren't accurate( I might get a bivvy closer to the date if weather looks crap).

[Grant`]

Otherwise he's stuck snuggling under my tarp haha...... Long range weather forcasts aren't accurate( I might get a bivvy closer to the date if weather looks crap).

Well that sounds exciting bunking under your tarp. Im sure everybody will believe you when you say it was for warmth only ;-)

[VaagVerhaal]

have you ever been to a track day?

Yes but no free riding ones yet, I did a track training day once and a 3 day race training course both only riding with instructors.


Pacific motorcycle club are running that particular one when this ride is on. Pay your money with a bike that is race ready and should be good to go.

Race ready as in bolts secured, water instead of glycol etc or will a std streetbike also do?


I haven't booked anything yet. I was eyeing up a unit myself, so cheaper with an ensuite? Sounds good. Might be a good way to lock myself in so I don't find an excuse to chicken out! (Would be my longest ride yet!)

Cheaper no, but I'm to lazy to walk outside to a shower when I just woke up... actually at any other time of the day also :p

[Grant`]

For a track day a road bike fine for racing... yeah lock wire, catch can, no side stand, race fairings.water or non glycol based coolant oh and race license through mnz.

[yungatart]

Yes but no free riding ones yet, I did a track training day once and a 3 day race training course both only riding with instructors.



Race ready as in bolts secured, water instead of glycol etc or will a std streetbike also do?



Cheaper no, but I'm to lazy to walk outside to a shower when I just woke up... actually at any other time of the day also :p

For a Track day a standard streetbike (must pass scrutineering) is fine. If you are wanting to race (Sunday), then it needs to be up to race bike specs

[VaagVerhaal]

For a Track day a standard streetbike (must pass scrutineering) is fine. If you are wanting to race (Sunday), then it needs to be up to race bike specs

Considering I've only done 2 race start tests to pass for the race license during the training I think I'll better just start with free riding :)

[Grant`]

Not long to go! Have you guys booked accommodation yet ?

[bosslady]

Not long to go! Have you guys booked accommodation yet ?

I'm sharing with glowerss

[Grant`]

I'm sharing with glowerss

Like a boss!

[bosslady]

Like a boss!

We're going to have pillow fights, talk about boys and braid eachothers hair. Glowerss IS a boy, but I'm sure he won't mind.

[arcane12]

We're going to have pillow fights, talk about boys and braid eachothers hair. Glowerss IS a boy, but I'm sure he won't mind.

He should be well clued up on the topic then. One issue: Is his hair long enough to braid?

[Grant`]

He should be well clued up on the topic then. One issue: Is his hair long enough to braid?

Hair extensions... i am sure they are talking on the phone daily, discussing matching outfits and skin care products and what ever else woman discuss.. so will be well coordinated i am sure.

[newhere]

anyone that might be interested in sharing the cost of any of the options that come with an ensuite? (yes i like some luxury ;))

Did you find a roomy?

[VaagVerhaal]

Did you find a roomy?

Nope and don't have a lot of internet access atm here so not much time to search, going back to Auckland tomorrow hopefully they won't have used up all the data there yet ;)

[newhere]

Nope and don't have a lot of internet access atm here so not much time to search, going back to Auckland tomorrow hopefully they won't have used up all the data there yet ;)

Well if your still looking then I will share with ya, just flick a PM.

[Virgil]

Unfortunately I won't be able to make it on this one, but you all have an awesome time and post lots of detailed updates during and after so I can pretend I was there!

I was looking forward to meeting the new faces and catching up with the old faces, but as they say, there is always a next time!

[newhere]

Unfortunately I won't be able to make it on this one, but you all have an awesome time and post lots of detailed updates during and after so I can pretend I was there!

I was looking forward to meeting the new faces and catching up with the old faces, but as they say, there is always a next time!

Well that is sheeet :blink: Will try to update as per your request. :corn:

[JafaSaffer]

May not have my bike back in time but should be able to get a loan bike from he insurance company. Sorting that this week.

[bosslady]

whose journey will start at, or come through the shore? maybe I could meet someone here and we can ride together? no biggy though

[newhere]

whose journey will start at, or come through the shore? maybe I could meet someone here and we can ride together? no biggy though

There will be a few of us riding past so if you PM Mom/Maha your mobile we can arrange to collect you on the way through.

[bosslady]

There will be a few of us riding past so if you PM Mom/Maha your mobile we can arrange to collect you on the way through.

I think mom already has my mobile :-)

[Maha]

Just back from our annual beach fun times!
Quite a BIT happening on here with if/buts & maybe's..
I undrstand all rooms are booked???..anyone enlighten me on that?...tents still doable.

If there is anyone that needs to added to the list, please let me know.

I will add the STOP/REST/REGROUP stops to post #2 soonish for those joining as the ride progresses, times may vary, so don't hold me to that.

[Maha]

I think mom already has my mobile :-)

There will be five of us heading your way so I'll think of (or you can think of) a place to meet...easy on/off.

[bosslady]

There will be five of us heading your way so I'll think of (or you can think of) a place to meet...easy on/off.

Mobil sunnybrae? corner of sunnybrae rd and northcote road, on and off ramps right near it.

[Maha]

Mobil sunnybrae? corner of sunnybrae rd and northcote road, on and off ramps right near it.

Be at the Pou ready to go...!
(well, that car park next to the Pou)

I had better get some times sorted, the 9th is almost here.

[bosslady]

Be at the Pou ready to go...!
(well, that car park next to the Pou)

I had better get some times sorted, the 9th is almost here.

do youmean the backyard barn car park?

[Maha]

do youmean the backyard barn car park?

Here--->>>http://maps.google.co.nz/maps?daddr=31+Northcote+Rd,+Hillcrest,+Auckland+06 27&hl=en&gl=nz&panel=1&fb=1&dirflg=d&geocode=0,-36.790897,174.749188&cid=0,0,16309083318217262376&hq=Poenamo+pub+northcote&t=m&z=16 ..just along from the Mobil you spoke of.

[nerrrd]

If there is anyone that needs to added to the list, please let me know.

Hi, I'm Rodney and I'd like to be added to the list if that's OK.

I've been riding for a long time but not so much on the open road and am a conservative rider by nature. I can manage 100k though (on the straight bits, anyway) and I've done the odd trip to Rotorua/Tauranga/Taupo.

So still trying to learn (and riding a LAMs approved bike). I'm looking to gain more confidence by doing more riding at open road speeds.

And I've been thinking about buying a tent anyway...

[bosslady]

Hi, I'm Rodney and I'd like to be added to the list if that's OK.

I've been riding for a long time but not so much on the open road and am a conservative rider by nature. I can manage 100k though (on the straight bits, anyway) and I've done the odd trip to Rotorua/Tauranga/Taupo.

So still trying to learn (and riding a LAMs approved bike). I'm looking to gain more confidence by doing more riding at open road speeds.

And I've been thinking about buying a tent anyway...

from where in Auckland are you starting your journey? let me know if u want to go for a ride sometime before then.

[Maha]

Hi, I'm Rodney and I'd like to be added to the list if that's OK.

I've been riding for a long time but not so much on the open road and am a conservative rider by nature. I can manage 100k though (on the straight bits, anyway) and I've done the odd trip to Rotorua/Tauranga/Taupo.

So still trying to learn (and riding a LAMs approved bike). I'm looking to gain more confidence by doing more riding at open road speeds.

And I've been thinking about buying a tent anyway...

Another one for Group B....:shifty:
You're added Rodney and you'll have a blast.

[nerrrd]

Another one for Group B....:shifty:
You're added Rodney and you'll have a blast.

Excellent!

Don't know how to quote more than one post bosslady (some nerrrd I am) but I'm in Balmoral (Mt Eden-ish). Not sure yet but could maybe do a ride this coming weekend sometime?

[bosslady]

Excellent!

Don't know how to quote more than one post bosslady (some nerrrd I am) but I'm in Balmoral (Mt Eden-ish). Not sure yet but could maybe do a ride this coming weekend sometime?

to reply to multiple posts click this guy attached to my post, on as many posts as you want to reply too.

Yea I'm trying to think of somewhere to ride next weekend a anyways

[nerrrd]

to reply to multiple posts click this guy attached to my post, on as many posts as you want to reply too.

Yea I'm trying to think of somewhere to ride next weekend a anyways

Right, thanks for that, pretty obvious really...one of these days I'll get the hang of this whole internet-thingy.

So maybe we can organise something later on this week...

[bosslady]

Right, thanks for that, pretty obvious really...one of these days I'll get the hang of this whole internet-thingy.

So maybe we can organise something later on this week...

only if you'd like, I'm always happy to do my own thing, I just need to have a thunk about where to go!

[Glowerss]

only if you'd like, I'm always happy to do my own thing, I just need to have a thunk about where to go!

I've been doing quite a few 100-120kish KM country rides up around your neck of the woods (north n west a bit!) if you or anyone else is interested. Gotta get used to being back in the saddle before the trip! :Punk:

Otherwise, Dairy Flat and coatesville-riverhead roads are good rides up norf n stuff.

[nzspokes]

I've been doing quite a few 100-120kish KM country rides up around your neck of the woods (north n west a bit!) if you or anyone else is interested. Gotta get used to being back in the saddle before the trip! :Punk:

Otherwise, Dairy Flat and coatesville-riverhead roads are good rides up norf n stuff.

Have you got some proper boots yet?

[Maha]

Well, the East cape trip was a bit too much of a slog for me and my bike, but this could be about right! Could I meet up with the ride at Pirongia or Te Kuiti?

Are you still aiming to meet up somewhere? bluninja is meeting us at Te Kuiti.
We are looking to be in Pirongia (Cafe on the left, coffee stop) at around 11:45.
Te Kuiti probably 12:30 (think I told bluninja a later time :confused:) but I have added the times to post #1.

[Maha]

Right, thanks for that, pretty obvious really...one of these days I'll get the hang of this whole internet-thingy.

So maybe we can organise something later on this week...


only if you'd like, I'm always happy to do my own thing, I just need to have a thunk about where to go!

If it pleases, Anne and myself need a bit of bike time, so can we join?

[bosslady]

If it pleases, Anne and myself need a bit of bike time, so can we join?

Of course! Have you any idea where is a good place to ride?

oops only just saw this now...


I've been doing quite a few 100-120kish KM country rides up around your neck of the woods (north n west a bit!) if you or anyone else is interested. Gotta get used to being back in the saddle before the trip! :Punk:

Otherwise, Dairy Flat and coatesville-riverhead roads are good rides up norf n stuff.

you should come too?

[Maha]

I've been doing quite a few 100-120kish KM country rides up around your neck of the woods (north n west a bit!) if you or anyone else is interested. Gotta get used to being back in the saddle before the trip! :Punk:

Otherwise, Dairy Flat and coatesville-riverhead roads are good rides up norf n stuff.


Of course! Have you any idea where is a good place to ride?



Would be good for me to get an idea of how the NP ride will go ...its 330kms with our longest stint in the saddle being 90kms.
I have an idea of where to go this weekend...a nice spot in parts northern with an 80km ride from the start to lunch.
Thats the same distance of the first leg on the 9th, before a five minute regroup.

So Glowerss/Boss and nerrrd, if ya keen?

[bosslady]

Would be good for me to get an idea of how the NP ride will go ...its 330kms with our longest stint in the saddle being 90kms.
I have an idea of where to go this weekend...a nice spot in parts northern with an 80km ride from the start to lunch.
Thats the same distance of the first leg on the 9th, before a five minute regroup.

So Glowerss/Boss and nerrrd, if ya keen?

I am totally keen! Let me know what day (prefer Saturday, if possible, if not that's ok)

[Glowerss]

Have you got some proper boots yet?

Yep! Picked em up last week. Still breaking em in :Punk:


Would be good for me to get an idea of how the NP ride will go ...its 330kms with our longest stint in the saddle being 90kms.
I have an idea of where to go this weekend...a nice spot in parts northern with an 80km ride from the start to lunch.
Thats the same distance of the first leg on the 9th, before a five minute regroup.

So Glowerss/Boss and nerrrd, if ya keen?

Absolutely! Available any day just let me know when and where :woohoo:

[VaagVerhaal]

Well if your still looking then I will share with ya, just flick a PM.

Sorry for the late response been without internet for some days :( and after that recovering a few days from a drive back from Paihia to Auckland with only a short stop for gas :shutup:


whose journey will start at, or come through the shore? maybe I could meet someone here and we can ride together? no biggy though

I'm in Howick so if I can still sort out coming along, you will pass by somewhere fairly close here.

[bosslady]

Sorry for the late response been without internet for some days :( and after that recovering a few days from a drive back from Paihia to Auckland with only a short stop for gas :shutup:



I'm in Howick so if I can still sort out coming along, you will pass by somewhere fairly close here.

I don't think we'd pass anywhere near Howick? But that's ok I am meeting up with Maha and others on the shore.

[VaagVerhaal]

I don't think we'd pass anywhere near Howick? But that's ok I am meeting up with Maha and others on the shore.

Well not near Howick itself, but definitely on one of the roads going down south I'd be taking as well then.

[Maha]

Well not near Howick itself, but definitely on one of the roads going down south I'd be taking as well then.

Let me know for sure definate if you're coming or not.
You know where the meet point is eh? (Papakura Autobahn on the Southern M/Way) http://maps.google.co.nz/maps?q=Autobahn+Cafe+Papakura,+State+Highway+1,+Pa pakura,+Auckland&hl=en&ll=-37.087709,174.939585&spn=0.002191,2.113495&sll=-36.742572,174.856537&sspn=3.468387,8.453979&oq=Papakura+Autobahn&hq=Autobahn+Cafe&hnear=State+Highway+1&t=m&z=10&layer=c&cbll=-37.087709,174.939585&panoid=xaTIggENBgsrh9GkPtBecA&cbp=12,87.91,,0,9.59

[VaagVerhaal]

Let me know for sure definate if you're coming or not.
You know where the meet point is eh? (Papakura Autobahn on the Southern M/Way) http://maps.google.co.nz/maps?q=Autobahn+Cafe+Papakura,+State+Highway+1,+Pa pakura,+Auckland&hl=en&ll=-37.087709,174.939585&spn=0.002191,2.113495&sll=-36.742572,174.856537&sspn=3.468387,8.453979&oq=Papakura+Autobahn&hq=Autobahn+Cafe&hnear=State+Highway+1&t=m&z=10&layer=c&cbll=-37.087709,174.939585&panoid=xaTIggENBgsrh9GkPtBecA&cbp=12,87.91,,0,9.59

Yup its sorted I'm coming:wings:

No have no idea where that is, but I should be able to figure that out in time.

[Grashopper]

Would love to join you guys, but it doesn't look like there's any cabins left. That's what you get if you can't make up your mind. It's not that I haven't seen this thread around for some time (although back in the days I still thought "L's" could be short for "Hells"...:blink:

It has the advantage that I don't have to tell my boss that I can't come to his work dinner thing, but it would have been cool to meet some of people here, get some more experience and for a change not to always have to ride alone.

But anyway, if anyone has a spare bed in their cabin for me, please let me know.

[GravelRashKid]

Would be good for me to get an idea of how the NP ride will go ...its 330kms with our longest stint in the saddle being 90kms.
I have an idea of where to go this weekend...a nice spot in parts northern with an 80km ride from the start to lunch.
Thats the same distance of the first leg on the 9th, before a five minute regroup.

So Glowerss/Boss and nerrrd, if ya keen?


I'm keen on a ride this Saturday, if you lot are still doing it. I'm starting in New Lynn. LMK time and place.

I would have loved to join the trip to the Naki. I know those roads well.
But a volleyball tournament in Wanganui has got in the way (as it happens, joining a team from the Naki).

[nerrrd]

Would be good for me to get an idea of how the NP ride will go ...its 330kms with our longest stint in the saddle being 90kms.
I have an idea of where to go this weekend...a nice spot in parts northern with an 80km ride from the start to lunch.
Thats the same distance of the first leg on the 9th, before a five minute regroup.

So Glowerss/Boss and nerrrd, if ya keen?

Definitely keen, sounds great!


Would love to join you guys, but it doesn't look like there's any cabins left.

Sorry I might have booked the last one today, I chickened out on the tent thing. It's a studio so no amenities and only one bed...so kind-of like a big wooden tent that I don't have to carry.

Hey look at that, I double-quoted! Thanks bosslady!

[Grashopper]

Sorry I might have booked the last one today, I chickened out on the tent thing. It's a studio so no amenities and only one bed...so kind-of like a big wooden tent that I don't have to carry.


Lol, must have been fate. Saw one left this morning and nearly booked it but then I was called into a meeting. :)

[Maha]

Absolutely! Available any day just let me know when and where :woohoo:


Keen as a Bean


Definitely keen, sounds great!




I'm keen on a ride this Saturday, if you lot are still doing it. I'm starting in New Lynn. LMK time and place.


Going to the same place as we went last time Brian, just wont try and pick a fight with the stupid locals :eek:

Glowerss/Boss L and nerrrd, meet at Dairy Flat Caltex on the corner of SH17 and Kahikatea Flats road @ 10:15am..http://maps.google.co.nz/maps?q=Caltex+Dairy+Flat,+Auckland&hl=en&sll=-36.787746,174.730682&sspn=0.216663,0.528374&oq=Caltex+Dairy&hq=Caltex&hnear=Dairy+Flat,+Auckland&t=m&z=14

[Grant`]

Might try come for a ride saturday as i wont be going to the naki.

[nathanwhite]

If my bike is back together by Saturday I'll rock up too. Nice wee pootle and break-in for the new stuff

[Grashopper]

Thanks to nathanwhite I have a place to stay now, so please sign me up for the 'naki ride :)

I will meet up with you guys in Te Kuiti as I'll be coming up from Taupo.

[bosslady]

Going to the same place as we went last time Brian, just wont try and pick a fight with the stupid locals :eek:

Glowerss/Boss L and nerrrd, meet at Dairy Flat Caltex on the corner of SH17 and Kahikatea Flats road @ 10:15am..http://maps.google.co.nz/maps?q=Caltex+Dairy+Flat,+Auckland&hl=en&sll=-36.787746,174.730682&sspn=0.216663,0.528374&oq=Caltex+Dairy&hq=Caltex&hnear=Dairy+Flat,+Auckland&t=m&z=14

See you then, on Saturday, right?

[Grant`]

If my bike is back together by Saturday I'll rock up too. Nice wee pootle and break-in for the new stuff

Speed racer back on the road

[bosslady]

Thanks to nathanwhite I have a place to stay now, so please sign me up for the 'naki ride :)

I will meet up with you guys in Te Kuiti as I'll be coming up from Taupo.

GN's UNITE!

[Maha]

Might try come for a ride saturday as i wont be going to the naki.

Early start? :shifty:


If my bike is back together by Saturday I'll rock up too. Nice wee pootle and break-in for the new stuff
.... oke doke, but not really looking for a big turn out, I am trying to gauge/grasp the newer riders abilites.


Thanks to nathanwhite I have a place to stay now, so please sign me up for the 'naki ride :)

I will meet up with you guys in Te Kuiti as I'll be coming up from Taupo.

All good, times and what is expected on the ride is in posts 1 & 2. Two GN's! and a couple of 'arleys in attendance :confused:

See you then, on Saturday, right?

No, last Saturday :bleh:

[nathanwhite]

.... oke doke, but not really looking for a big turn out, I am trying to gauge/grasp the newer riders abilites.



No worries, happy to trail at the back or wherever. More looking for an excuse to test suspension settings and a deadline for the bike work

[Grant`]

No worries, happy to trail at the back or wherever. More looking for an excuse to test suspension settings and a deadline for the bike work

Shove my fat ass on there will give it a work out ;-)

[nathanwhite]

Shove my fat ass on there will give it a work out ;-)

Nah, i'd just have to max out the preload :laugh:

The shocks in BTW, just have gotten sidetracked in cleaning/polishing other parts somehow....

[Grant`]

Nah, i'd just have to max out the preload :laugh:

The shocks in BTW, just have gotten sidetracked in cleaning/polishing other parts somehow....

Well glad to hear its going to be of use and it fits :-)

[Maha]

All the info you need is in posts 1 & 2.
Post 2 needs to be read by everyone attending so that you all have an understand of what is expected.

Don't forget the $10 to be handed over on Saturday to *FLO (bosslady) for tea that night, Pizzas to be ordered in....0800 83 83 83.

*Food Logistics Officer :msn-wink:

[English Kiwi]

All the info you need is in posts 1 & 2.
Post 2 needs to be read by everyone attending so that you all have an understand of what is expected.

Don't forget the $10 to be handed over on Saturday to *FLO (bosslady) for tea that night, Pizzas to be ordered in....0800 83 83 83.

*Food Logistics Officer :msn-wink:

So it looks like all accommodation (apart from tent sites) have been booked for that Saturday night!

Damn procrastination:facepalm:

We've found a motel in walking distance that has rooms for pretty cheap :) I've attached the link below in case people left it too late like us :)

http://www.flamingomotel.co.nz/

So we're all booked and ready to go :)

[Maha]

I heard that all the ''indoor'' accommodation was booked early...a couple of others are staying elsewhere...:sleep:
Thanks for that link Becs, close enough to walk of a large feed of Pizza and Coke...:confused:

[nathanwhite]

Right well I'm not coming on saturday now. Depending on how things work out I may end up having to bring the scorpio down to NP.

In my infinate wisdom, I have managed to fuck up my rear suspension mount. As in, it's completely broken off.


I"m not crying. Just.

[Maha]

Thats a bother Doogle....one thing I know for sure, you will attempt to have it right for the Naki, if it does not happen, the 225 power plant sees another away trip!

[nathanwhite]

I have already contacted a mobile welder so it should be all fixed in time.

[Maha]

All good, we have a Registered Doctor on this trip....and a pick up service down the line also....:shifty:

Alex on 027 4911403.

[Grant`]

Right well I'm not coming on saturday now. Depending on how things work out I may end up having to bring the scorpio down to NP.

In my infinate wisdom, I have managed to fuck up my rear suspension mount. As in, it's completely broken off.


I"m not crying. Just.

Ouch bud that doesnt sound to good :-(

[nathanwhite]

Ouch bud that doesnt sound to good :-(

When it's fixed I don't think I'm going to torque it up too much eh? Just threadlock that bitch to oblivion.

[Mom]

I have managed to fuck up my rear suspension mount. As in, it's completely broken off.


I"m not crying. Just.

Doogle! Language :rofl:


When it's fixed I don't think I'm going to torque it up too much eh? Just threadlock that bitch to oblivion.

Locktite is your friend :yes:

[haydes55]

Right well I'm not coming on saturday now. Depending on how things work out I may end up having to bring the scorpio down to NP.

In my infinate wisdom, I have managed to fuck up my rear suspension mount. As in, it's completely broken off.


I"m not crying. Just.

Bugger! The lil scorpio would seem relatively gutless now haha hope it gets fixed in time!

[Maha]

Doogle! Language :rofl:



Its this term ''fuck up my rear'' that had me scratching my head..:shifty:

[nathanwhite]

Doogle! Language :rofl:



Coarse language is accpetable, I believe, when justified.

In the case of my dumb arse breaking off this fucking suspension link mount causing me to have to tear down the whole rear end of the bike just for a welder to stick it back on costing me money that could have been spent on better things, I think it is very much fucking justified.



Its this term ''fuck up my rear'' that had me scratching my head..:shifty:

The way this is going, I may end up fucking up your rear end.

[newhere]

When it's fixed I don't think I'm going to torque it up too much eh? Just threadlock that bitch to oblivion.

oooooooh bad word!!!!! :bleh:

[newhere]

Its this term ''fuck up my rear'' that had me scratching my head..:shifty:


..... tear down the whole rear end .....I may end up fucking up your rear end.


Bwhahahahaahahahahaha, I love english hehehe :laugh::laugh::laugh:

[LankyBastard]

Any one else coming to the Triumph Tri day at Hampton Downs on Friday the 8th? Will be good to get the speed thrills out of the system before the ride south :-)

[GravelRashKid]

Oops, double booked. I can't join the wee ride tomorrow. :cry:
And I still can't join the Naki ride either:no:
Have fun! :woohoo:

[swbarnett]

Doogle! Language :rofl:
The word he used is actually a valid term to describe a computer that just won't go; except he's spelt it wrong. It's actually spelt F.U.C.T - Failed Under Continuous Testing

[Maha]

Check out the forecast for next weekend in the Naki!

http://www.metservice.com/towns-cities/new-plymouth

Its the same all the way there and back.

[Glowerss]

Check out the forecast for next weekend in the Naki!

http://www.metservice.com/towns-cities/new-plymouth

Its the same all the way there and back.

:woohoo: Let's hope it stays that way! Bloody weather buggers have a way of spotting when I'm about to head out on the bike and makin it rain :bash:

[JafaSaffer]

I just hope I have my bike back in time...:blink:

If all goes as planned I should be getting it next Friday so cutting it very close... Otherwise I may hire a bike.

[Grant`]

I just hope I have my bike back in time...:blink:

If all goes as planned I should be getting it next Friday so cutting it very close... Otherwise I may hire a bike.

Ride bicycle and make noises like a bike ;-)

[Maha]

I just hope I have my bike back in time...:blink:

If all goes as planned I should be getting it next Friday so cutting it very close... Otherwise I may hire a bike.

Pillion with Doogle on his Scorpio.....:corn:

[JafaSaffer]

Ride bicycle and make noises like a bike ;-)
ha brilliant I'd have 4 to choose form can stick a piece of cardboard in the spokes and pretend hey :laugh:

[JafaSaffer]

Pillion with Doogle on his Scorpio.....:corn:

Too risky.. I may end up fucking up his rear end.. again :shifty:

[nathanwhite]

Too risky.. I may end up fucking up his rear end.. again :shifty:

Oh god....



If your bike falls through and if my SV is fixed in time (no doubt I'll be posting if it is) then you can take the scorpio down.

[JafaSaffer]

Oh god....



If your bike falls through and if my SV is fixed in time (no doubt I'll be posting if it is) then you can take the scorpio down.

Very kind of you. Thanks mate! :not:

[Maha]

Glowerss/Boss L and nerrrd, meet at Dairy Flat Caltex on the corner of SH17 and Kahikatea Flats road @ 10:15am..http://maps.google.co.nz/maps?q=Caltex+Dairy+Flat,+Auckland&hl=en&sll=-36.787746,174.730682&sspn=0.216663,0.528374&oq=Caltex+Dairy&hq=Caltex&hnear=Dairy+Flat,+Auckland&t=m&z=14

Looking very nice out there, not to hot, see you at 10:!5 :yes:

[nerrrd]

Looking very nice out there, not to hot, see you at 10:!5 :yes:

(About to be) on my way...see you there.

[Maha]

Good ride today...I am happy that those who were with us, proved that they are up for the ride next weekend.
Even managed to swap a bike for the ride home, that Ohlins gear is pretty damn cool stuff :shifty:

Here is one of the tunnels we spoke about.

[bluninja]

Is that the top of Mount Messenger heading towards Mokau? or another random tunnel with a downhill left at the end? Glad a good ride was had. May go out later, but too hot and sunny in the Naki right now.

[Maha]

Is that the top of Mount Messenger heading towards Mokau? or another random tunnel with a downhill left at the end? Glad a good ride was had. May go out later, but too hot and sunny in the Naki right now.

Pretty sure that one is in the Awakino Gorge, the one at the top of Mt Messenger is at the top on a right hander heading west.

[bluninja]

Yeah now I see....normally it's dark when I'm heading that direction :confused: This is Mount Messenger tunnel
http://farm3.staticflickr.com/2616/3770281431_ba53a1449a_z.jpg

[bosslady]

Good ride today...I am happy that those who were with us, proved that they are up for the ride next weekend.
Even managed to swap a bike for the ride home, that Ohlins gear is pretty damn cool stuff :shifty:

Here is one of the tunnels we spoke about.

See you guys on Saturday!!

[nerrrd]

Good ride today...I am happy that those who were with us, proved that they are up for the ride next weekend.
Even managed to swap a bike for the ride home, that Ohlins gear is pretty damn cool stuff :shifty:

Here is one of the tunnels we spoke about.

Great, thanks again for organising everything and your hospitality.

I'm looking forward to seeing the tunnels in person. Very scenic too...actually the beaches looked pretty stunning on the way back down the coast yesterday also.

[Maha]

Reservations have been made at both Boscos (Lunch on Saturday) and Big Jims (Breakfast on Sunday)
Boscos from 12:30pm and Big Jims for breakfast from 9:30am Sunday.
Lunch on Sunday on the way back will be at Pirongia, but I will let them know that at the coffee stop on Saturday....massive PIES!
Pio Pio was an option, but thats an expensive over crowded waste of time.


As for the $10 to be collected by FLO for Saturday Pizzas at Base Camp? any money left over, if there is no objection, we would like to give it to the Cancer Society.

[bosslady]

no objection.

[nathanwhite]

Reservations have been made at both Boscos (Lunch on Saturday)
Boscos from 12:30pm etc

Y'know, I'm not sure, but I think you like Bosco's.

[swbarnett]

As for the $10 to be collected by FLO for Saturday Pizzas at Base Camp? any money left over, if there is no objection, we would like to give it to the Cancer Society.[/B]
What a damn good idea.

[arcane12]

Should have booked earlier! There seems to still be a $70 cabin, or I can get a $60 room at a backpackers 3 km away...

Anyone else still looking at accommodation?

[Maha]

So it looks like all accommodation (apart from tent sites) have been booked for that Saturday night!

Damn procrastination:facepalm:

We've found a motel in walking distance that has rooms for pretty cheap :) I've attached the link below in case people left it too late like us :)

http://www.flamingomotel.co.nz/

So we're all booked and ready to go :)


Should have booked earlier! There seems to still be a $70 cabin, or I can get a $60 room at a backpackers 3 km away...

Anyone else still looking at accommodation?

If you can't get in at the Camp, the link above is where a few are staying.
But, someone may offer up a corner somewhere?...I think nerrd may have space? he got a cabin I think.

[nerrrd]

If you can't get in at the Camp, the link above is where a few are staying.
But, someone may offer up a corner somewhere?...I think nerrd may have space? he got a cabin I think.

I've got one of these: "STANDARD 2 BERTH CABIN: has a double bed, heater, fridge and sea views. Use communal facilities. Sleeps 2."

So not sure how much extra space there'll be but if there's room someone else is welcome to it (I call shotgun on the bed, though.)

[Monkfish]

Good luck to yall,

I would love to come but I think I am way too noob to be doing a long ride like that.
+ i dont know anyone. :no:

But i did manage 188k's in one day yesterday with a mate. and it was my only second time on the open road. :blink: :Punk:
(freakin loved the Puhoi Pub :drinkup:)

Anyways I hope all make it back safe.

[Maha]

Good luck to yall,

I would love to come but I think I am way too noob to be doing a long ride like that.
+ i dont know anyone. :no:

But i did manage 188k's in one day yesterday with a mate. and it was my only second time on the open road. :blink: :Punk:
(freakin loved the Puhoi Pub :drinkup:)

Anyways I hope all make it back safe.

Keep an eye out for other rides we post up.
To put you mind at ease, there is always people that attend these ride that have not met any others.
These ride are put together with the newer in mind, we stop about every 80ks or so, it can take from 10am till 4:30pm to ride 350kms.
Lunch is normally a pretty casual affair, no rush, can take about an hour to feed 20-25 people, just when everyone is ready its time to go.
There will be a 3rd annual North Cape ride in Nov, over three days, piss easy...once again, not a rush job, take it easy and enjoy the days riding.
Just have to get in quickish really, I want no more than 24-25 bikes..that makes for an easy three group split.

[arcane12]

I've got one of these: "STANDARD 2 BERTH CABIN: has a double bed, heater, fridge and sea views. Use communal facilities. Sleeps 2."

So not sure how much extra space there'll be but if there's room someone else is welcome to it (I call shotgun on the bed, though.)

Ok, the floor does not sound like me, so I booked a cabin with toilet. (Luxury I know). It has a room with a bunk, and a queen, so I guess I am the one with room. :)

Locked in, so I guess I am coming!

Monkfish: I don't know anyone either (except for random postings here). It just makes it more exciting, right? :)

[Monkfish]

Keep an eye out for other rides we post up.
To put you mind at ease, there is always people that attend these ride that have not met any others.
These ride are put together with the newer in mind, we stop about every 80ks or so, it can take from 10am till 4:30pm to ride 350kms.
Lunch is normally a pretty casual affair, no rush, can take about an hour to feed 20-25 people, just when everyone is ready its time to go.
There will be a 3rd annual North Cape ride in Nov, over three days, piss easy...once again, not a rush job, take it easy and enjoy the days riding.
Just have to get in quickish really, I want no more than 24-25 bikes..that makes for an easy three group split.

Cheers, Maha

I will keep an eye out for any other rides that get posted. not sure if i can wait till november though. :crybaby:

[Maha]

Ok, the floor does not sound like me, so I booked a cabin with toilet. (Luxury I know). It has a room with a bunk, and a queen, so I guess I am the one with room. :)

Locked in, so I guess I am coming!

Monkfish: I don't know anyone either (except for random postings here). It just makes it more exciting, right? :)

Exciting?...I dunno, gotta watch out for that Doogle, when theres water about he takes off his clothes and jumps in...:shifty:
See you at Pirongia around 11:45 for a caffine fix! :corn:

[Grashopper]

I don't know anyone either (except for random postings here). It just makes it more exciting, right? :)

You know me, I think, from the course in Hamilton. I was one of the girls with a GN :woohoo:

And with you coming I know exactly 2 people :)

[Maha]

Cheers, Maha

I will keep an eye out for any other rides that get posted. not sure if i can wait till november though. :crybaby:

I have a Taupo overnighter in mind for the end of March/Begining of April and perhaps another one at the end of winter.

[Grashopper]

As for the $10 to be collected by FLO for Saturday Pizzas at Base Camp? any money left over, if there is no objection, we would like to give it to the Cancer Society.

Big thumbs up for this one

[Monkfish]

Monkfish: I don't know anyone either (except for random postings here). It just makes it more exciting, right? :)

I guess so.

P.s. you're bike is almost identical to mine :)

[Maha]

Big thumbs up for this one

Didn't think there would be an issue, had to ask though because its not our money, we did the $10 thing in Taupo last year and it got us, 18 Pizzas for tea and enough food to feed everyone for breakfast the next morning.
Breakfast is at Big Jims on Sunday morning (link to menu in post 2) so there maybe some money left over, who knows?..Doogle might want to eat more that usual...:laugh:

[haydes55]

Ok, the floor does not sound like me, so I booked a cabin with toilet. (Luxury I know). It has a room with a bunk, and a queen, so I guess I am the one with room. :)

Locked in, so I guess I am coming!

Monkfish: I don't know anyone either (except for random postings here). It just makes it more exciting, right? :)

My first ride with this bunch I didn't know anyone either. Everyone is happy and friendly, so don't be a grouch and you'll fit right in.

As for the Hamilton riders, I was thinking of going to the ride by heading out toward Raglan, then turning down Te Pahu Rd and heading to Pirongia that way (Get us warmed up). If we are early we could do a lap of Limeworks Loop Rd?

[newhere]

My first ride with this bunch I didn't know anyone either. Everyone is happy and friendly, so don't be a grouch and you'll fit right in.

We don't bite hard aye, more like nibbles :shifty:

[Mom]

We don't bite hard aye, more like nibbles :shifty:

Speak for yourself :lol:

Yeah, we are an ok bunch of people really. You staying at ours Friday night eh?

[JafaSaffer]

Good luck to yall,

I would love to come but I think I am way too noob to be doing a long ride like that.
+ i dont know anyone. :no:

But i did manage 188k's in one day yesterday with a mate. and it was my only second time on the open road. :blink: :Punk:
(freakin loved the Puhoi Pub :drinkup:)

Anyways I hope all make it back safe.

Just go. Get experience on the way in a safe environment. Maha and Mom will look after you.

[nathanwhite]

Exciting?...I dunno, gotta watch out for that Doogle, when theres water about he takes off his clothes and jumps in...:shifty:

Oi! Don't be shifting blame now! You know exactly what was on offer that night.

[Mom]

Oi! Don't be shifting blame now! You know exactly what was on offer that night.

You tell him Doogle! That was impressive shit :yes:

I am looking forward to taking you lot to Ruakaka so I can laff at you jumping into freezing cold surf :sunny:

[newhere]

My first ride with this bunch I didn't know anyone either. Everyone is happy and friendly, so don't be a grouch and you'll fit right in.

As for the Hamilton riders, I was thinking of going to the ride by heading out toward Raglan, then turning down Te Pahu Rd and heading to Pirongia that way (Get us warmed up). If we are early we could do a lap of Limeworks Loop Rd?


Speak for yourself :lol:

Yeah, we are an ok bunch of people really. You staying at ours Friday night eh?

Yes please :yes:

[arcane12]

You know me, I think, from the course in Hamilton. I was one of the girls with a GN :woohoo:

And with you coming I know exactly 2 people :)

Hmm, girl with a GN - might have to narrow it down from that course! But yes, I think my hazy memory remembers.


I guess so.

P.s. you're bike is almost identical to mine :)

Ah, yes. And now I replaced the battery, mine is running rather well. Are you still running the original? If it's anything like mine yours might need a replacement in a bit. It was rather stressful until I figured it out. And don't even ask about getting the new one in...


My first ride with this bunch I didn't know anyone either. Everyone is happy and friendly, so don't be a grouch and you'll fit right in.

As for the Hamilton riders, I was thinking of going to the ride by heading out toward Raglan, then turning down Te Pahu Rd and heading to Pirongia that way (Get us warmed up). If we are early we could do a lap of Limeworks Loop Rd?

Te Pahu road sounds like a great idea, it's been a good ride the time or two I have done it. I probably wouldn't join you for the limeworks loop though. Might be just a tad much extra saddle time for me. I already know the trip will be a long haul for me, and the softer parts would not forgive me if I added more!

[nathanwhite]

You tell him Doogle! That was impressive shit :yes:

I am looking forward to taking you lot to Ruakaka so I can laff at you jumping into freezing cold surf :sunny:

Make the same offer Maha did and we have a deal!

[Maha]

Make the same offer Maha did and we have a deal!

What goes on Tour.........is for everyone else to know about...:shifty:

[Gremlin]

mmm not sure how I got on the attending list, but I'll catch up on Saturday (some chores to do first) then scoot back to Auckland same day... things to do as well on Sunday...

At least it allows me to clock up some required kilometres for an upcoming trip.

A trip to say :wavey: