RRRR 2013 (23-24 March)

[bart]

RRRR 2013 (Round Ruahine Range Ride), 23-24 March

Date = March 23rd and 24th

Start = Dannevirke 9.30am (or meet somewhere along the way)

Saturday = Hawkes Bay gravel and beaches (and hopefully a few little surprises TBC).

Stay = Westshore Holiday Park or Westshore Inn (Napier). Restaurant and pub available. :drinkup:
http://www.westshoreholidaypark.co.nz/
http://www.westshoreinn.co.nz/

A fairly rugged camping option is also being discussed.

Sunday = Gentle Annie (possibly a few side tracks), Taihape, south following close to the range, Takapari, Ashhurst, whatever.

Distance = 600km ish

If we get good weather, there will be spectacular views. Bring a camera.

This will be a leisurely ride with many stops. 60% winding seal, 40% gravel, oh....and a wee bit of sand.

Makairo track is currently closed and Coastal Stations are out this year, so this will be a bit more big bike friendly then the previous couple of years.

Those that complete the whole loop will get a complimentary bottle of 'Bart's Brew'. :drinknsin:

I'll add to this first post as more info becomes available. Perhaps we should re-visit the camping option??? :facepalm:

Calendar over here. Please sign up so I've a rough idea of numbers.
http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/calendar.php?do=getinfo&e=3065&day=2013-3-23

[Waihou Thumper]

That time again.....? Aah, the dates have moved forward right Bart?
Was a beauty the last one......Well worth the 0400 start from my place to the Dannie' Vegas rendezvous! :)

[Waihou Thumper]

Those that complete the whole loop will get a complimentary bottle of 'Bart's Brew'. :drinknsin:



:woohoo: Yep, got one of those.....Maybe we need a badge for that!

[bart]

That time again.....? Aah, the dates have moved forward right Bart?
Was a beauty the last one......Well worth the 0400 start from my place to the Dannie' Vegas rendezvous! :)

It's roughly the same weekend. Seems to coincide with the equinox the last few years.

It's difficult this year to get the tides right for the beach section, so we'll be heading straight for the beach first thing.

[gav24]

I know I'm likely in the minority, but I'm keen for some wilderness camping...
On my first RRRR a few years back we got rained off getting to the campsite by the hot springs after coming down the gentle annie (I havent got a clue what it was called), No one else was keen to get wet feet at the river (I only realised once I was across - but you got a cool pic of me riding back) so we headed to the motorcamp instead. Would be good to head for there again for the overnight stop?

Like I said, I'm probably in the minority...

[bart]

I know I'm likely in the minority, but I'm keen for some wilderness camping...
On my first RRRR a few years back we got rained off getting to the campsite by the hot springs after coming down the gentle annie (I havent got a clue what it was called), No one else was keen to get wet feet at the river (I only realised once I was across - but you got a cool pic of me riding back) so we headed to the motorcamp instead. Would be good to head for there again for the overnight stop?

Like I said, I'm probably in the minority...

Mangatutu Hot Springs. Free camping, but it's fairly basic. It was getting fairly late in the day that last time. We'd be going the other way this time, so likely to get wet feet early Sunday, unless we backtrack all the way to Napier. I'm half keen if the weathers fine.

[Howie]

Mangatutu Hot Springs. Free camping, but it's fairly basic. It was getting fairly late in the day that last time. We'd be going the other way this time, so likely to get wet feet early Sunday, unless we backtrack all the way to Napier. I'm half keen if the weathers fine.


I know I'm likely in the minority, but I'm keen for some wilderness camping...
On my first RRRR a few years back we got rained off getting to the campsite by the hot springs after coming down the gentle annie (I havent got a clue what it was called), No one else was keen to get wet feet at the river (I only realised once I was across - but you got a cool pic of me riding back) so we headed to the motorcamp instead. Would be good to head for there again for the overnight stop?

Like I said, I'm probably in the minority...

Could be interested in making it along to this, and also camping, if the rest of the route isn't to rough. I still need to learn not to pack the kitchen sink when camping off the bike.

[Night Falcon]

Sounds good for another saturday ride Bart. :scooter:

[bart]

Sounds good for another saturday ride Bart. :scooter:

You guys don't know what you're missing. The Sunday's the best bit. :yes:

and I promise not to loose anyone this year. :facepalm:

[gav24]

Maybe not in the minority then....
Basic camping at the hot springs, it may just happen...:gob:

Dont mean to hi-jack your ride planning Bart, I'm keen either way.

Date penciled in - I'm a definate, most likely, maybe!

[Waipukbiker]

Def in for the Sat, Already commited on the Sunday that weekend.

[Rosie]

Mangatutu Hot Springs. Free camping, but it's fairly basic.

It's not that basic. Last time we were there, the restaurant was top notch :cool:

[bart]

It's not that basic. Last time we were there, the restaurant was top notch :cool:

You could always put your sausages in the exhaust side panier bag. Then you wouldn't have to worry about fire wood.

[young1]

Would 2 up on the 990 be okay?

[bart]

Would 2 up on the 990 be okay?

No probs this year. With the Makairo track out, the toughest thing will be Takapari (if we get time and the weather's good), and the beach bit, but the sand is reasonably hard at low tide, so won't be an issue.

[GPS MAN]

Well Bart ~ all signed up...now what bike to bring:ride:

[nic]

and I promise not to loose anyone this year. :facepalm:

:Oops: and I promise not to get lost :rolleyes:

[That looks like fun]

I am absolutly :Punk: positively :wings: definitly :woohoo: a maybe :facepalm: for this one.
Which way is the Earth rotating at present so I can work out the alignment of the planets :blink:


Oh yeah, nearly forgot..... camp is good :shifty:

[bart]

Well Bart ~ all signed up...now what bike to bring:ride:

Orange makes you look fat. Black is more slimming. :shifty:


:Oops: and I promise not to get lost :rolleyes:

Wasn't your fault. I thought tail end Charlie knew where we were going. I learnt something after that little cock up. :facepalm:

If the group gets large, I might have a go at route sheeting the ride so everyone can go at their own pace.


I am absolutly :Punk: positively :wings: definitly :woohoo: a maybe :facepalm: for this one.
Which way is the Earth rotating at present so I can work out the alignment of the planets :blink:


Oh yeah, nearly forgot..... camp is good :shifty:

It's around the equinox, so the proximity of the moon overides all other planetary alignments. :sherlock:

[GPS MAN]

Hey Bart ~ for this year's RRRR would you want to throw in those farm tracks I took you and a couple of others on one weekend ~ way back?

If so, I'll need to contact the farmers........

[bart]

Hey Bart ~ for this year's RRRR would you want to throw in those farm tracks I took you and a couple of others on one weekend ~ way back?

If so, I'll need to contact the farmers........

Cheers Wade. I'm still finalising the Sat afternoon ride, and some sections of your ride might fit in nicely. We won't be as rushed as last year.

Ollie wants me to do a smiley...:chase::doh::banana:

[gav24]

This is sounding better and better. Farm tracks- cool.
Takapiri- awesome.
Camping at the hot springs- seems popular!
Just hope for good weather now...

[MXNUT]

Bloody Hell Bart, on the same weekend AGAIN as the Tussock Buster.

Decisions, decisions ???:facepalm:

I guess i will decide closer to the time, just now trying to think of a way of doing 1 day of each

[GPS MAN]

Hey Bart ~ talked to one of the farmers this afternoon...

We are all go on his farm....should be FUN!!!!!:niceone:

Will give the others phone calls this week...if I remember:(

[bart]

Hey Bart ~ talked to one of the farmers this afternoon...

We are all go on his farm....should be FUN!!!!!:niceone:

Will give the others phone calls this week...if I remember:(

Cool. This should be an interesting ride with plenty of variety. Can't wait.

[Waihou Thumper]

Cool. This should be an interesting ride with plenty of variety. Can't wait.


And excited because? Photo op.....:) and of course, not to mention the great company. But, photo op's? Damn, and hell yes....:clap:
Trying to swing this, van and all...Or ride down and maybe a home brew before heading home....

[bart]

Wade (GPSMAN) has sorted out some Central Hawkes Bay farms to cross Sat afternoon. This is some interesting stuff that's not easy to get access to. Cheers Wade. Good stuff.

[BMWST?]

ok...i want to do this but i have a big bike with tourances....prolly average off road rider at best,let alone with a big pig at my mercy.Are there gravel road bypasses or other work arounds?

[GPS MAN]

The semi-tough farm tracks are easy to bypass ....The rest of the farm tracks are all weather ridable:clap:

[gav24]

Awesome work guys!
Getting excited to finish off my tyres on 2 great days riding...
Any more thoughts on accommodation?
You know why I'm asking! - Hot pools and camping :-)
Had 2 days camping/tramping in the tararuas last week and got a taste for roughing it now!

[Waipukbiker]

Dammit, wont be around on the Sat but will join ya on the Sunday

[bart]

Awesome work guys!
Getting excited to finish off my tyres on 2 great days riding...
Any more thoughts on accommodation?
You know why I'm asking! - Hot pools and camping :-)
Had 2 days camping/tramping in the tararuas last week and got a taste for roughing it now!

Hmmm....another bald tyre challenge is it? I've got a half worn death wing in the shed just waiting to be shredded. :banana:

I'm up for the camping thing. Camp cooker and a tin of beans sounds like me....if the weather co-operates. Shouldn't be a problem based on the weather we've had lately. :cool:


Dammit, wont be around on the Sat but will join ya on the Sunday

We'll be crossing the river and coming out River Road to Taihape Road (intersection with Glenross Road) on Sunday morning. You could go down River Road and meet at the river (public access through farm land). Unsure of time at this stage, but we'll probably get away earlyish, so 9.00 at the river?

[Waipukbiker]

Sounds like a plan, Robyn will prob be just doing the Sunday too.

[gav24]

"Hmmm....another bald tyre challenge is it? I've got a half worn death wing in the shed just waiting to be shredded. "

You know it's not good when a rear Karoo and a mich t63 front both struggle to get a warrant...

By the way where is the southern meet up point this year to start the ride? That gas station near the manawatu gorge?

[bart]

By the way where is the southern meet up point this year to start the ride? That gas station near the manawatu gorge?

Last time we had a couple of meeting points and it got a little confusing. Because the Makairo is out, we'll meet in Dannevirke. Either my place or just up the road at the BP, south end of town.

[Howie]

ok...i want to do this but i have a big bike with tourances....prolly average off road rider at best,let alone with a big pig at my mercy.Are there gravel road bypasses or other work arounds?

You should come along Paul, I'm a 90% certainty for this ride, although I'll probably miss out the knarly farm bits as it will be the start of a week away for me, so I'll be loaded up with all my camping gear unless I decide to head to the south island after the RRRRR.

[bart]

Keeping with tradition, this'll be totally different to previous RRRR's. I like to mix things up a bit each year, but keep within the brief of doing a lap of the Ruahines.

We're doing the beach section and some awesome farmland that Wade's sorted out. Stuff you'd never usually get to access.

It sound's like camping is the go. There aren't many creature comforts at the hot springs, but bring your togs and a tent. Free camping at it's best.

http://www.doc.govt.nz/parks-and-recreation/places-to-stay/conservation-campsites-by-region/hawkes-bay/mangatutu-hot-springs/
http://www.doc.govt.nz/parks-and-recreation/places-to-visit/hawkes-bay/hawkes-bay/kaweka-forest-park/features/mangatutu-hot-springs/

Softies can stay about an hour away in Napier. We're looking at meeting up with a few on the Sunday morning. We might head up a few side roads off the Gentle Annie and take the interesting route to Taihape (Shitbag track anyone?). South to Apiti and take a look up Takapari.

Should be 2 banana awesome. :banana: :banana:

[gav24]

Yay Bart!
Sounds frikkin' awesome!
2 banana's !! I'm there...

Just to try and be a tiny bit organised, anyone heading up from Wellington or kapiti coast wanna meet up on the ride to dannevegas? A bit early maybe, but it's been 3 years since my last RRRR and I can't wait!:2thumbsup

[GPS MAN]

Hey Guys/Gals ~ rode through the farm tracks this evening...loads of fun...:niceone:

Looking forward to next weekend~

[GPS MAN]

Rode out to the River crossing...going to be a piece of piss compared to last time....But, there is rain in the forcast:eek5:

[bart]

Plenty of rain here at the moment. Thunder and lightening and pissing down. It's seems a bit unusual after the big dry.

I'm glad though because it'll wash away some of the dust.

Threw on a half worn Perelli MT60 yesterday. Cleaned the air filter. All set...

[gav24]

Rode out to the River crossing...going to be a piece of piss compared to last time....But, there is rain in the forcast:eek5:

Luckily some sun as well!:cool:

Had a look at the doc link you posted, Bart. Looks like a great spot, might have to throw a line in the luggage as well, see if I can't get a trout for tea. Based on recent fishing trips I would say chances are slim!:(

[gav24]

Threw on a half worn Perelli MT60 yesterday. Cleaned the air filter. All set...

You gotta stop buying those cheap arse tyres dude. If the brand name is misspelt then you know it won't be much good! Unless you ride a hongda I suppose...;)

I did the air filter yesterday and repacked the muffler, there was bugger all of any use left in there and I was starting to get a headache after 7kms of riding to work! Big difference now- takes almost 12kms:killingme

I decided to leave my 1/2 worn tyres on (who am I kidding- more like 4/5ths) and I'm considering an oil change, just considering at this stage...:whistle:

[bart]

You gotta stop buying those cheap arse tyres dude. If the brand name is misspelt then you know it won't be much good! Unless you ride a hongda I suppose...;)


Hey, that's one of the better tyres I have laying around. I do also have a brand new $10 CST I could've put on. They go well on my Suziki. :cool:

[nic]

Keeping with tradition, this'll be totally different to previous RRRR's. I like to mix things up a bit each year, but keep within the brief of doing a lap of the Ruahines.

We're doing the beach section and some awesome farmland that Wade's sorted out. Stuff you'd never usually get to access.

It sound's like camping is the go. There aren't many creature comforts at the hot springs, but bring your togs and a tent. Free camping at it's best.

Should be 2 banana awesome. :banana: :banana:

"2 banana awesome" !! Now I'm most upset that I wont make it :cry:
However the XT engine is now rebuilt :yes: I get her back on Friday :woohoo:

Have fun! Looking forward to the photos.

[Night Falcon]

whats the deal for saturday Bart? do you have a meeting point? Not sure if i can make it but hope to. Hurt my back yesterday but hopefully will be ok by weekend :doctor:

[bart]

"2 banana awesome" !! Now I'm most upset that I wont make it :cry:


You're just scared we'll loose you again.


whats the deal for saturday Bart? do you have a meeting point? Not sure if i can make it but hope to. Hurt my back yesterday but hopefully will be ok by weekend :doctor:

9.30 at Dannevirke BP, or my place just down the road. If you want to meet along the way, we'll be heading straight to Blackhead, via some gravel bits.

[Howie]

I'm in, probably head up sometime on Friday but not sure if I can sneak away from work early yet.

The river levels of the Tutaekuri River the one we cross are monitored by the HBRC at a couple of places over here: http://data.hbrc.govt.nz/hydrotel/cgi-bin/hydwebserver.cgi/points/details?point=61 and http://data.hbrc.govt.nz/hydrotel/cgi-bin/hydwebserver.cgi/points/details?point=202

Unlike some of you I have a new tyre on the back, and still trying to decide if I need to put a new front on, as I'm planning on being away about a week.

[Beem02]

Hi, I've been holding off due to possible work commitments, but looking likely it will be OK and I'm keen to do this trip plus the camping Saturday night.
Will leave Welly tomorrow afternoon/evening, stop somewhere? and be in Dannevirke for the kick off at 9:30 on Saturday

Cheers, Bruce

[bart]

Hi, I've been holding off due to possible work commitments, but looking likely it will be OK and I'm keen to do this trip plus the camping Saturday night.
Will leave Welly tomorrow afternoon/evening, stop somewhere? and be in Dannevirke for the kick off at 9:30 on Saturday

Cheers, Bruce

Good stuff. Everything's starting to piece together nicely, so it should be an awesome weekend. :banana:

[R650R]

Bart have you a bit more of a route/timetable established for those of us that can't make dannyvegas and want to tag along for parts of the ride?
Was up Makehu saddle other week, DRY as up there, (posted couple pics weatherwatch FB page) road in good shape just a few bike sized potholes to watch out for in the tight stuff and bit of tarbleed also. Some messy patch up loose metal jobs north of rissington also.
You'll probably have to stop and open/close one gate, some cattle grazing up there at moment.
Cheers hope to catch up with you all at some stage.

[bart]

Bart have you a bit more of a route/timetable established for those of us that can't make dannyvegas and want to tag along for parts of the ride?


Ummmm....not really. Leave vegas 9.30. Probably get to Blackhead 11ish. Ride the beach and out to Waipawa for lunch/gas 1ish. Wade's section will fill the early afternoon. Late afternoon we'll start heading towards the hot springs.

Pretty loose timetable on this ride, but hope to see you somewhere.

Cheers

[DR Girl]

Looking forward to catching up with you on Sun am :yes::woohoo:

[Night Falcon]

another great days riding on the RRRR. thanks Bart and Wade.

Have fun tommorow

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[Box'a'bits]

Good to see GSers back out on his bike. Didn't see him in the later photos - was he just out for the road ride?

[Night Falcon]

Good to see GSers back out on his bike. Didn't see him in the later photos - was he just out for the road ride?

Yup. He and Cathy met us at the BP for a quick chat. His first ride for a while so he stuck to the slab. It was nice to catch up with them.

[GSers]

Good to see GSers back out on his bike. Didn't see him in the later photos - was he just out for the road ride?

Thanks Steve, how are you going? Other than taking the bike in for a WOF and going fo a quick blast thats the first long ride, ended up doing a bit of a tiki tour on the way home 175 kms seem OK. I have to do a few minor repairs to the Ruffy before wof and reg so I will stick to the road for a while and get some kms done.
Good to see you guys all made it to the beach I was a bit worried when you all left Dannevirke ??????????
GSers

[gav24]

Great ride again Bart:yes:
Left a bit earlier than most of the others today and headed home from Taihape. I was pretty bushed after all the riding since Friday afternoon when I left Pram. I'm sure it was fun on the Takapiri and all the gravel to get there - next time...

Highlights for me:-
Beach racing the kids round the oval, the motox was cool too! Once a racer....:whistle:
Too many great roads - gravel, bush tracks and seal - to pick a favourite, but maybe the fast gravel down to taihape, Hmmm love those feet up power slides, makes me feel like a Dakar hero - then I catch my shadow of a DR650 loaded up with camping gear - Hahaha:nya: Love it!
Maybe the camping? But damn those hot tubs were just too hot - I came out like a crayfish! And that ice on the tents this morning...Brrrrr:cold:
Pleased to make the river crossing, through the deepest hole :facepalm: without dropping it - That would have been a great way to meet up with Waipukbiker, DRgirl and Wade again!

Thanks Bart - Great ride, great experiences, great fun, great friends - old and new, Just great!
Not sure if it was 2 banana's awesome - at least 3! :banana::banana::banana:

PS if anyone finds a new iphone 4s in a plastic bag by the side of the road heading North out of Waipawa, after the BP station - its mine! There's some good RRRR pics on there as well! Doh!:facepalm::Oops: Tried to locate it on myicloud but it was turned off, so no joy there. I have a sneaking suspicion that it was lifted from my coat pocket at the servo, the cops are going to check the security cameras tomorrow....

[DR Girl]

Just got in after a detour to P Nth. My sister made us piklets to have with our cuppa :D:D And my bro in law & Ross fixed me up a temp tail light to get home.
An awesome day:woohoo: Many thanks Bart :yes: Lovely to meet some new faces.

So sorry to hear about your phone Gav :(

[Night Falcon]

Too bad about the phone Gav, sounds like today's ride was just as much fun as yesterday's though.

[bart]

Yeah, I'd have to say 3 bananas :banana::banana::banana:

Cheers guys. I had a great time. Plenty of entertainment at the camp site, and what a laugh seeing you guys race those little kids at the beach. Good stuff.

540 photos to sift through over the next few days. There looks to be plenty of good ones but you'll have to be a bit patient. It'll take a while to sort them out.

Cheers,
Bart

[GPS MAN]

Hey ~ Really enjoyed the ride:yes:

I am sure that Bart's rides will show all the good bits and the mess ups:crazy:

Like Gav ~ got home very tired and looking forward to a well earned rest...man I'm getting OLD:facepalm:

[gav24]

Guess what I just realised?....

The inside pocket of my riding jacket looks almost exactly the same as the pocket that holds my shoulder armour in place......

.....Guess what I found in there.....apart from the armour....

Phew:sweatdrop

But also :brick::facepalm::argh::bash::calm:

[R650R]

Guess what I just realised?....

The inside pocket of my riding jacket looks almost exactly the same as the pocket that holds my shoulder armour in place......

.....Guess what I found in there.....apart from the armour....

Phew:sweatdrop

But also :brick::facepalm::argh::bash::calm:

I was going to suggest at the dozer shed you carefully double check the pockets as that outfit looked like it had plenty of hidden pockets. But you were doing sucha great aussie haka I thought you'd checked em all :)
Thats going to be a shout on the next ride :beer: after we waited for you then... :wait: All good, nice to know I'm not the only person who does things like that :)

Great ride Bart and Wade, will have to do the whole shebang next year, if only I'd known there was homemade pikelets on offer! Body and neck muscles were protesting a tad on Sunday though from all the motocross antics on the farm, mostly from my rough landings probably! Nice pics Marty, look foward to seeing Barts also, be big variety with the beach and farm stuff.

[pomgolian]

Great ride Saturday Bart & Wade, nice to see some new faces and not too big a group which dust wise was good. Nearly came home & packed up the tent but had family things to do so maybe next year.

Couple of pics - team leader in dazzling colour with280357280358280359280360 Wade in the back ground and Marty having fun. Bart guess you got a pic of the DR face down in the sand after a bit to sharp a turn ?:Oops:

[Night Falcon]

Guess what I just realised?....

The inside pocket of my riding jacket looks almost exactly the same as the pocket that holds my shoulder armour in place......

.....Guess what I found in there.....apart from the armour....

Phew:sweatdrop

But also :brick::facepalm::argh::bash::calm:

thats good news Gav, now post up those photos :yes: I've got some footage on the go pro which i'll post up but its a bit hazzy looking so don't think I've quite got the set up right....bit of a learning curve.

you owe us all a choclate fish by the way:yes:

[bart]

Glad you found the phone Gav. It could've worked out to be a real expensive weekend otherwise (and catastrophically damaging to the browney point quota). :(

I need to buy a bike to match the vest. The black DR just doesn't work with orange. :2thumbsup

[gav24]

Glad you found the phone Gav. It could've worked out to be a real expensive weekend otherwise (and catastrophically damaging to the browney point quota). :(

I need to buy a bike to match the vest. The black DR just doesn't work with orange. :2thumbsup

Yeah thanks for all the phone quotes guys - yep, I do owe you all for having to wait for me - I thought I was missing out the whole of that section not just the first bit... I'm sure Wade kept "y'all" entertained with some more of his history lessons! There's a teaching career in there somewhere for you Wade!

As for getting a bike to match the vest... You'd need platform boots if you went for a KTM Bart, and I don't think that Suzuki do a DR in orange!....;)

[Waipukbiker]

Ok, Took a camera for the first time soooooooooo, now I need to try and get the pics on here.

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Jeez, it worked. Ok, now I will try and get some more on.

[Waipukbiker]

Very novice photography but its a start.

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[Night Falcon]

I need to buy a bike to match the vest. The black DR just doesn't work with orange. :2thumbsup

Every bike should be Orange for health n safety reasons :yes:

[bart]

Man, so many photos...

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[bart]

more.........

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[bart]

More.....

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[bart]

Racing the poor kiddies...

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Right, that's enough for now. I'll try do some more tomorrow.

I'll do a proper write up on the other website when I get a chance.

[Night Falcon]

My first gopro video. a bit of gravel only

http://youtu.be/WYALLpgzMuk

[Underground]

We drove past you guys stuffing your faces in Taihape on sunday, didnt stop as we had a car full and were on a mission to catch the ferry that ended up sailing 2 hours late.....
looks like you guys enjoyed yourselves though.

[NordieBoy]

My first gopro video. a bit of gravel only.

Nooooo!

Don't use YouTube stabilisation!

:crazy::eek5:

[Night Falcon]

Nooooo!

Don't use YouTube stabilisation!

:crazy::eek5:

is thats whats ruined it :crazy:

[bart]

is thats whats ruined it :crazy:

Oh, I just thought you had little curtains on either side of the lens. :confused:

[NordieBoy]

is thats whats ruined it :crazy:

No, that was you. YouTube just made it shudder less and go all wavey...



Hehehehe.....

[bart]

Here's a few more from the first day. It seems like the Gav, Marty, and Wade show...

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[bart]

More fun on the MX track

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[bart]

In the Kaweka's and camping and stuff....yep, the hot springs were hot...

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[Night Falcon]

No, that was you. YouTube just made it shudder less and go all wavey...



Hehehehe.....

cruel, but true :facepalm: but I'm optomistic things will improve once I work out the technology; as they say "time is a great teacher", although it does have the downside of eventually killing all its pupils. :shutup:

[DR Girl]

Looked like you had a fun day on Sat. . . . Woohoo!!!!
Great pics everyone. Awesome Bart. Well done Ross & Marty on your debuts :2thumbsup

[GPS MAN]

I've got a few pics of the water/river crossing..I'll try to put up tonight

[Howie]

Thanks for organising the ride Bart, Just got home a couple of hours ago. took me about 3000km it make around the Ruahine's. Must of taken a wrong turn when I left Taihape. I'll see if I have any photo's worth putting up over the weekend.

[bart]

Day 2 started cold. Light frost on the tents. Straight into a river crossing.

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[bart]

Comet Hut and out the back of Taihape

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[bart]

Takapari Road

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Good stuff guys. I really enjoyed the weekend, and the camping put a good spin on it. We might have to do it all again next year.

Cheers,
Bart

[bart]

Write up over here:

http://www.advrider.com/forums/showthread.php?t=874448

I'll get some larger versions of the photos sorted in the next few days.

Cheers guys. An awesome weekend.

[GPS MAN]

Good Pics as usual.....:yes:

[gav24]

Hey, loved the advrider write up.
Great pictures (again!) and a cool write up as well, Leanne and the boys loved looking through it, and now they all realise that I'm a big show off all the time not just at home!
Thanks for getting those berm bashing shots as well. They're some of the coolest pics of me riding ever! Can I get a copy of those? Maybe I can just download them straight of advrider?

[bart]

Hey, loved the advrider write up.
Great pictures (again!) and a cool write up as well, Leanne and the boys loved looking through it, and now they all realise that I'm a big show off all the time not just at home!
Thanks for getting those berm bashing shots as well. They're some of the coolest pics of me riding ever! Can I get a copy of those? Maybe I can just download them straight of advrider?

I'm not home at the moment, but will make some bigger versions of the photos available early next week. I might have a play around with a couple and see if I can make them awesomerer. I barely had to touch photoshop with them so far.

[GPS MAN]

Pics from the River ~~~

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[bart]

Pics from the River ~~~



Cool, I'm glad you didn't get one of me walking the bike through the deeper bit.

[GPS MAN]

What are friends for :angry2:

[gav24]

I'm still waiting for the berm bashing pics to make it over to this site!
Yeah, I'm a semi professional show off!!!:woohoo:

[bart]

I'm still waiting for the berm bashing pics to make it over to this site!
Yeah, I'm a semi professional show off!!!:woohoo:

What, these.... (reduced res to fit within site rules)

http://i990.photobucket.com/albums/af29/bart-nz/RRRR%202013/IMG_1645.jpg

http://i990.photobucket.com/albums/af29/bart-nz/RRRR%202013/IMG_1646-1.jpg

http://i990.photobucket.com/albums/af29/bart-nz/RRRR%202013/IMG_1647-1.jpg

http://i990.photobucket.com/albums/af29/bart-nz/RRRR%202013/IMG_1650_edited-1.jpg

http://i990.photobucket.com/albums/af29/bart-nz/RRRR%202013/IMG_1651-1.jpg

http://i990.photobucket.com/albums/af29/bart-nz/RRRR%202013/IMG_1652-1.jpg

[R650R]

Nice sequence of shots there.

Nice berm ride too!

[DR Girl]

Both rider & photographer have a right to brag. :headbang:
As Ron Weasley sed "BLOODY BRILLIANT" !!

[bart]

Larger photos from day 1 over here. I'll do day 2 tomorrow night.

https://skydrive.live.com/?cid=41f768dbf8a6f0ce#cid=41F768DBF8A6F0CE&id=41F768DBF8A6F0CE%211920

Right click the photo you want then 'view original' is the easiest way. Then you can save.

Cheers,
Bart

[Underground]

Good combo alright :clap:you guys should get out together more than once every 2 years.

[gav24]

Yee haa!
Not seen the full sequence, didn't realise that I had it quite so heeled over, must be the weight of the luggage pulling it over!
Just seen this photo competition:
http://www.ampro.co.nz/
And reckon some of your pics, Bart, (not of me!) might be worth an entry? You can enter as many as you like and the prizes are pretty good...

[gav24]

Good combo alright :clap:you guys should get out together more than once every 2 years.

I know, but with both of us having young families and work, life just gets in the way! On the other hand the last time we rode together was at the WAR ride and the one handed fully bottomed out jumping / landings were caught on film. Berm bashing this time... What's next? And can I afford to fix it!?! Just point a camera at me.... I'm such a tart!

[Night Falcon]

DR Girl asked me to post some pictures she took from the ride.... just click the link


http://www.advrider.com/forums/showthread.php?p=21120072#post21120072

[Waipukbiker]

Awesome pics Robyn:clap: ya got a bit of competition there Bart.
As for the line in the river, only ankle deep for a DR :shit:

[DR Girl]

Nice to get some pics of the man who is always behind the camera.
Can't beat Night Falcon's humour though :lol::lol: Must join Adv Rider & use to download pics. Thanks for that help Marty :niceone:

[bart]

I know, but with both of us having young families and work, life just gets in the way! On the other hand the last time we rode together was at the WAR ride and the one handed fully bottomed out jumping / landings were caught on film. Berm bashing this time... What's next? And can I afford to fix it!?! Just point a camera at me.... I'm such a tart!
Yep

DR Girl asked me to post some pictures she took from the ride.... just click the link


http://www.advrider.com/forums/showthread.php?p=21120072#post21120072
Nice photos...except the ones of me.

Nice to get some pics of the man who is always behind the camera.
Can't beat Night Falcon's humour though :lol::lol: Must join Adv Rider & use to download pics. Thanks for that help Marty :niceone:

Good stuff