Thunder Cross Valley. Is it still open? [Archive]

Jb7

15th October 2013, 14:03

scott411

15th October 2013, 14:37

Just wondering if anyone knows what's going on with that place? Facebook page has been deactivated, phones just goes to answerphone and no response to txt messages to the mobile.

Was hoping to go riding with a few mates who don't have bikes but it looks like that's out of the question now. Not driving all the way there to find out the place isn't hiring anymore etc.

Can anyone shed any light on this?

I know Nick is now not running the bike park, and James is trying to sell the farm again, can not confirm if its open or not, James is not really a text kind of guy from when i delt with him, if he does not return messages then I presume he is not opening,

Moto X Central (the old kimmys farm) has an up to date facebook, saying the enduro loop should be open next weekend,

nzspokes

15th October 2013, 17:12

Anybody know what the trails are like at Kimmys/Motox? I have asked but got no response. Same kinda deal like thundercross?

scott411

15th October 2013, 19:58

Anybody know what the trails are like at Kimmys/Motox? I have asked but got no response. Same kinda deal like thundercross?

more clay based, more formed track, and not as many paddocks, its not an operating farm like thundercross was so the tracks tend to be a bit better maintained, with out stock on them etc,

fastoyz

15th October 2013, 21:18

3.2 mil and thundercross is all yours.....

http://www.pggwre.co.nz/property.cfm?propertyID=2433959&realestate=3068_Highway_22_GLEN_MURRAY__1892&propertyIDList=2466625,2419703,2476953,2489144,248 8219,2456866,2445452,2433959,2366185,2316885,23075 92,2133022,2032818,1437941

Crisis management

16th October 2013, 08:25

nzspokes

14th December 2013, 14:28

Are they still going? Looking for somewhere to ride after the new year.

Was going to head to Motox central but they seem to have gone.

Dave89

15th December 2013, 14:28

Only place I know that hires bikes now is The Sandpit at Woodhill, I'm a big fan of the place (despite all those nasty trees) but realise there are some that don't get riding in sand.
Huge amount of varied riding available!

The Farm, on the old Russell road will hire you a bike, and has some good riding.Great place to stay for a weekend.

nzspokes

15th December 2013, 14:34

The Farm, on the old Russell road will hire you a bike, and has some good riding.Great place to stay for a weekend.

Bit of a drive from Auckland though. But I would like to go there some time, have heard its good.

scott411

15th December 2013, 17:54

was talking to the neighbour of thundercross valley today, apprantly they are open but not alot work has gone into the place lately,

nzspokes

15th December 2013, 17:57

was talking to the neighbour of thundercross valley today, apprantly they are open but not alot work has gone into the place lately,

Oh good, im not after groomed trails. Just somewhere to ride.

nzspokes

1st January 2014, 18:51

I wouldnt mind heading there on Friday, anybody know if they are still going?

Baldyman

18th January 2014, 20:21

Anyone going to Thundercross tomorrow?

nzspokes

18th January 2014, 21:18

Anyone going to Thundercross tomorrow?

Im going to swing past and see if they are open. If not I will carry on to Motox Central.

nzspokes

19th January 2014, 14:34

They are open and its riding well.

Baldyman

19th January 2014, 16:17

A great day riding with my son.

nzspokes

19th January 2014, 18:34

A great day riding with my son.

Were you on the red XR?

Baldyman

19th January 2014, 18:41

Yip & my son was on the JR80.
Where were you parked?

nzspokes

19th January 2014, 19:03

Yip & my son was on the JR80.
Where were you parked?

Few cars up from you. Im the old fat guy on the green KDX200. Came past you on the B loop.

nzspokes

30th December 2015, 15:29

Thundercross still open?

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meteor

31st December 2015, 07:09

Thundercross still open?

http://www.thundercrossvalley.co.nz/main.html

They have contact details on the website..

nzspokes

31st December 2015, 17:29

http://www.thundercrossvalley.co.nz/main.html

They have contact details on the website..

Yeah I want to know what condition it is in. long way to go to find its rubbish.

nzspokes

5th January 2016, 13:27

http://www.thundercrossvalley.co.nz/main.html

They have contact details on the website..

Well the phone numbers are all not working.

del-solider

6th January 2016, 14:42

Well the phone numbers are all not working.

Don't bother with the drive mate. Went down few weeks ago, Moto x track is so over grown it's not funny. Loops are a bit better as people still ride them but doesn't get looked after like it used to.

Father and son had a bit of a disagreement and son has stopped helping out around the place and he was the one who was making all the changes and looking after the loops and track.

nzspokes

6th January 2016, 14:50

Don't bother with the drive mate. Went down few weeks ago, Moto x track is so over grown it's not funny. Loops are a bit better as people still ride them but doesn't get looked after like it used to.

Father and son had a bit of a disagreement and son has stopped helping out around the place and he was the one who was making all the changes and looking after the loops and track.

Cheers, Shame is it was a good place to go. Along with that and Kimmys closing there is not much to go to now.

del-solider

6th January 2016, 14:54

Cheers, Shame is it was a good place to go. Along with that and Kimmys closing there is not much to go to now.

Nope, have to start driving further and further out of Auckland now to have a good ride.

Dome valley can be a bit of fun if you liked places like kimmys and thunder x.

nzspokes

6th January 2016, 15:00

Nope, have to start driving further and further out of Auckland now to have a good ride.

Dome valley can be a bit of fun if you liked places like kimmys and thunder x.

Im a trail rider not motocross. Is there trails at the Dome? I had thought it was only motocross.

del-solider

6th January 2016, 15:12

Im a trail rider not motocross. Is there trails at the Dome? I had thought it was only motocross.

Nope, there are trails too, they are good fun. Just become really slippery after some rain.

nzspokes

6th January 2016, 15:21

Nope, there are trails too, they are good fun. Just become really slippery after some rain.

Oh now that I didnt know. Are they decent trails? Do you have to be a member of a club?

del-solider

6th January 2016, 18:13

Oh now that I didnt know. Are they decent trails? Do you have to be a member of a club?

Yep they are pretty decent, nice change from kimmys and thunder x. Not a huge amount though but enough to be fun every now and again.

Don't have to be a member just pay slight more, think it's $30 for a day and $20 if you are a member.

nzspokes

6th January 2016, 18:26

Yep they are pretty decent, nice change from kimmys and thunder x. Not a huge amount though but enough to be fun every now and again.

Don't have to be a member just pay slight more, think it's $30 for a day and $20 if you are a member.

Mint, Thanks. I may even sneek onto the MX track and embarrass myself.

del-solider

7th January 2016, 07:28

Mint, Thanks. I may even sneek onto the MX track and embarrass myself.

Definitely give the mx track a go if you are up. It's very easy I ride, now massive jumps or doubles that need clearing can ride over all of them. You will enjoy it, might even catch the bug 😉

nzspokes

7th January 2016, 13:56

Reckless

7th January 2016, 15:13

Definitely give the mx track a go if you are up. It's very easy I ride, now massive jumps or doubles that need clearing can ride over all of them. You will enjoy it, might even catch the bug 😉

Havnt ridden for over a year but might go to seeing as how Thunder is bad (although still good for taking the girlfriend as a learner).
Do you get to it through Forestry Road?? And is there someone there to take your entry dollars?

nzspokes

7th January 2016, 16:27

Havnt ridden for over a year but might go to seeing as how Thunder is bad (although still good for taking the girlfriend as a learner).
Do you get to it through Forestry Road?? And is there someone there to take your entry dollars?

I dont mind Thunder being bad as Im not into groomed trails but its if they are open at all.

meteor

16th January 2016, 20:58

Love to have a go but really dont want to get in the way of a good rider and cause a crash.

Never worry about that, if they are good riders they will be able to pass with no issues. The MX track at Dome is wide open, the one at Thunder Park is narrower with a tight right hander after a decent downhill... be prepared lol.

nzspokes

26th January 2016, 07:40

Went past on the road bike last night and the signage is still up and looks to be open.

2fitty

5th February 2016, 21:21

There's been a lot of work done to the mx track, and was looking sweet a few weeks ago, all jumps refaced and track widened, still nothing to scary depending on how fast you hit it, definately worth a visit