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Monkfish
25th January 2013, 08:34
Hey KB,

because I am a new rider my mate is insisting I do the Cold Kiwi Rally this year.

Is this some kind of tradition that you have to go to a rally in your first year riding?

if I have to go, is it worth it? any stories or experiences worth note?

I have to say though I do like a Beer and a Band. :Punk: So Im thinking that I might go anyway. :woohoo:
Banditbandit
25th January 2013, 08:42
Bugga the second-hand shit ... just go and see for yourself ... If you like Bikes, Beer and music you'll have fun ..
Road kill
25th January 2013, 15:20
What happens on the road stays on the road.

There's only one way to find out some things.
jellywrestler
25th January 2013, 15:34
Hey KB,

because I am a new rider my mate is insisting I do the Cold Kiwi Rally this year.

Is this some kind of tradition that you have to go to a rally in your first year riding?

if I have to go, is it worth it? any stories or experiences worth note?

I have to say though I do like a Beer and a Band. :Punk: So Im thinking that I might go anyway. :woohoo:

I went to one in 1983 it was a real hoot, since then I haven't missed one so that tells me it's gotta be great.

It's survived 38 years as an event so must be something there that makes it work after all, other have been and gon ein that time
007XX
25th January 2013, 15:44
Been going for the last 9 years, first as a pillion then on my own bike.

As said by other poster, don't take our word for it... But it definitely is worth it.

And it gets better as you get to know peeps there, so every year, tis like catching up with folks you only get to see once a year.
bosslady
25th January 2013, 16:42
never heard of it?
jellywrestler
25th January 2013, 16:53
never heard of it?

www.coldkiwi.co.nz
SNF
25th January 2013, 16:58
Looks/sounds pretty good. Definitely on the bucket list for next year.
bosslady
25th January 2013, 17:07
wonder if I should go
Katman
25th January 2013, 17:24
wonder if I should go

You can cook me some eggs.
bosslady
25th January 2013, 17:33
You can cook me some eggs.

hmmm I'm pretty avg at egg cooking, or cooking in general. But just FYI I like my eggs poached.

Anyway I still don't understand what happens at this rally thing.
skippa1
26th January 2013, 07:36
hmmm I'm pretty avg at egg cooking, or cooking in general. But just FYI I like my eggs poached.

Anyway I still don't understand what happens at this rally thing.

hundreds of people dressed in leather sway in front of bonfires pissed with bellies full of hotdogs n premix at night....during the day you get to check out events, other peoples bikes and generally have fun. If you are lucky it snows.
bosslady
26th January 2013, 08:48
hundreds of people dressed in leather sway in front of bonfires pissed with bellies full of hotdogs n premix at night....during the day you get to check out events, other peoples bikes and generally have fun. If you are lucky it snows.

snow, normal road tyres ok for that?
haydes55
26th January 2013, 09:03
snow, normal road tyres ok for that?

Well you certainly wont be stopping on the side of the road to change tires :bleh:

If you ride in snow, just go slow. It's just like gravel, except entirely different. :shifty:
wysper
26th January 2013, 09:59
Well you certainly wont be stopping on the side of the road to change tires :bleh:

If you ride in snow, just go slow. It's just like gravel, except entirely different. :shifty:

See, thats what I love about Kiwibiker, the useful advice :laugh:
FJRider
26th January 2013, 13:59
wonder if I should go

It's not much further than the 'Naki ... :laugh:

Perhaps you should read the (un-written) rules of the first-time Rally goer ... :shifty:

There will be a few going that will look out for you. You seem able to keep a reasonable speed on the road. Even if you are a little slower ... it wont take long to catch up when they stop.
Coldrider
26th January 2013, 17:18
wonder if I should gobetter start packing, you don't want to be late, only a summer, autumn, and a winter to go.
Madness
26th January 2013, 17:19
better start packing, you don't want to be late, only a summer, autumn, and a winter to go.

http://sphotos-e.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc6/734787_326894774083800_1694497274_n.jpg
bosslady
26th January 2013, 17:24
lol very good
pritch
27th January 2013, 21:27
I went to the 21st one I think it was. :cold: Glad I went. Haven't been back.
Then again I feel exactly the same way about the Blackball Hilton.
98tls
27th January 2013, 21:32
Hey KB,

because I am a new rider my mate is insisting I do the Cold Kiwi Rally this year.

Is this some kind of tradition that you have to go to a rally in your first year riding?

No.Chances are hes going to do the old "bugger ive forgotton my sleeping bag" thing id say.
Pumba
28th January 2013, 21:36
Been to one. Was crook as a dog on the Saturday. Must have been something I ate