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andrewzzz
24th December 2012, 13:10
hi there, i'm thinking of traveling from wellington to auckland via the whanganui river road on a blackbird. Just wanting to know if anyone has riden it recently, whats it like?

insomnia01
24th December 2012, 14:18
hi there, i'm thinking of traveling from wellington to auckland via the whanganui river road on a blackbird. Just wanting to know if anyone has riden it recently, whats it like?

did it @ year ago still gravel before Jerusalem may have changed by now, do able on the bird just take your time

Tryhard
26th December 2012, 01:05
Hi there. never taken that road. let us know how ya get on and post some pics of your BB

banditrider
27th December 2012, 20:08
Did it earlier in the year. The gravel section is shrinking slowly. It was pretty dusty when I went through. The odd rougher bit where some slips had been cleaned up but doable on a road bike (I did on my Vee though) if you use caution.

Heading North-South in the vids below:

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dogsnbikes
27th December 2012, 20:53
hi there, i'm thinking of traveling from wellington to auckland via the whanganui river road on a blackbird. Just wanting to know if anyone has riden it recently, whats it like?

Did it on Sunday on a Daytona 955i south to north the road is in clean condition and the gravel is ok its only about 12 ks so not a major on the bird..

If you feel the need for a refreshment on the way stop in at the gallery at matahiwi,they do a good cuppa and there is cold drinks etc..



Take your time and enjoy

Tryhard
28th December 2012, 21:32
Did it earlier in the year. The gravel section is shrinking slowly. It was pretty dusty when I went through. The odd rougher bit where some slips had been cleaned up but doable on a road bike (I did on my Vee though) if you use caution.

Heading North-South in the vids below:

Nice videos. What do you use to take the video its a real clean picture!

banditrider
29th December 2012, 07:02
Nice videos. What do you use to take the video its a real clean picture!

A GoPro.......