2005 Coast to Coast Ride

[Gonzo]

:woohoo: Anyone know when this years Himatangi to Akitio beach ride is on

[Hitcher]

Good question. And welcome to Kiwibiker!

[GSVR]

Well last year it was December the 11th. I remember that fateful day well.
Its run by the Woodville Lions if that helps any

[Slingshot]

It's normally the second weekend of December, we'll be going again this year.

Garry H, what was fateful about it last year?

[GSVR]

It's normally the second weekend of December, we'll be going again this year.

Garry H, what was fateful about it last year?

Just a slightly second hand bike and broken arm. Not on the ride itself but the ride home afterwards.

[Slingshot]

Oh bugger.

Hopefully you'll have better luck next time.

[Gonzo]

Thanks guys Maybe they havent set a date yet. I went last year but want to stay for the feed and a few beers afterwards. Accomodation is pretty tight though. Cheers Gonzo

[Flyingpony]

Seeing I'm the first South Islander to post, I take it this ride's somewhere on the North Island. Right?

Also I've never heard of those beach names and they do sound North Islandish.

[Velox]

Yeah - starts kind of near Levin and crosses through all the wind turbines near Palmy.

Last year was awesome - I'd def be keen again this year too.

[merv]

Remember here's my pics from last year's ride http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/showthread.php?t=7094

[Slingshot]

Yeah - starts kind of near Levin and crosses through all the wind turbines near Palmy.

Last year was awesome - I'd def be keen again this year too.

Didn't realise you were there last year.

The feed is great...normally a BBQ cookup with crayfish for around $10.

We've been the last couple of years, the first year we tented and the second we rented a house, got the house booked again this year too.

[Velox]

Didn't realise you were there last year.

The feed is great...normally a BBQ cookup with crayfish for around $10.

We've been the last couple of years, the first year we tented and the second we rented a house, got the house booked again this year too.

Woah - I didn't realise there was crayfish there!!! I didn't stay the night maybe that's why we didn't bump into each other. (You and me I mean rather than me and the crayfish.) I came with StoneChucker and VTWIN.

[Slingshot]

Woah - I didn't realise there was crayfish there!!! I didn't stay the night maybe that's why we didn't bump into each other. (You and me I mean rather than me and the crayfish.) I came with StoneChucker and VTWIN.

I remember seeing SC at the last gas stop outside that pub.

We should get a KBer crew there this year and party till the wee small hours. Not only do they put on a good feed but the booze is cheap and they pull out the karaoke later in the night.

[Skunk]

...and they pull out the karaoke later in the night.*shudder* thinks twice about staying...

[shadow]

hope they get a band this year. havnt heard a date though was awesome last year apart from music. If any south island kbers want to go my self and a mate are definitly going if you want to join up with us. staying the night in wellington and hope to meet some more kbers and get on the piss there too.

[Hitcher]

Presumably "staying" involves canvas and long starlight treks to the pisser?

[limbimtimwim]

Remember here's my pics from last year's ride http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/showthread.php?t=7094
LOL! There I am a year ago. Obscured by that mirror on the Suzuki.

http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=5441

No facial hair then...

[NC]

I keen :D :ride:

[Storm]

I keen too

[Pickle]

Will be keen to go again this year, might take the CT110 again. :ride:
will definitely stay the night as the feed was awsome, we lit the fire on the beach for those like us dislike Karaoke.
Good campground.

[DemonWolf]

hmmm... I'd be keen. Where to go for more info??

[Bartman10]

It's normally the second weekend of December

Too bad that'll clash with PMCC Taupo series :(

Better make it the first weekend ;)

[Sparky Bills]

Had a great time last year.
Camped with Pickle and the crew.

Think they will let ya do burnouts in the pub again???

I you havent done it before...
DO IT!! Its a great ride.
And camping by the beach with a view like none other is outstanding!

I think a KB crew would the the go.

[JohnBoy]

i haven't done it since i first started riding... i will look closer to the time to see but, at this stage i am keen.

Hey sparky.. you keen to carry all gear again, just like the Kiwi?? :rofl:

[phantom]

I'll probably do it partly because it seems like a great ride and partly to try riding in convoy, which i have never done before. Some years ago I was staying at Himatangi and saw all these bikes congregating and then all taking off together and i thought then " shit that's cool " :woohoo:

[Slingshot]

And camping by the beach with a view like none other is outstanding!

Here's (http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=625) the view that Sparky's talking about.

[Skunk]

i haven't done it since i first started riding... i will look closer to the time to see but, at this stage i am keen.

Hey sparky.. you keen to carry all gear again, just like the Kiwi?? :rofl:Just remember the sleeping bag...

[shadow]

[QUOTE=limbimtimwim]LOL! There I am a year ago. Obscured by that mirror on the Suzuki.

hey you got me and my fireblade in pic too. :Punk:

[sels1]

Was going to do it last year and something else cropped up. Definetly keen to go this year

[Slingshot]

I've just had this email come through:


The Woodville Lions Club 13th Annual Suzuki Coast to Coast is on 10th December 2005.

Registration : from 9.30am at Himatangi
Depart : 10.30am
Entry Fee : $20.00 (includes light BBQ lunch)

There will be a $10.00 meal at Akitio from 6pm and Karaoke.
Accommodation available at Akitio Beach Bookings essential phone: 06 3743540.




See you on the 10th.


I've deleted the contact names and phone numbers to protect them from the beast we call the internet but if anyone would like those details, PM me.

[Bonez]

I've just had this email come through:


I've deleted the contact names and phone numbers to protect them from the beast we call the internet but if anyone would like those details, PM me.Just checked e-mail. See ya there.

[GSVR]

These Coast to Coasts are huge great fun and well organised and the ride is on interesting roads.
IMHO

[Gonzo]

Thanks guys This will be #4 for me . Its a good ride a bit of fun but staying the night has to be the go. Svs Rule ok

[Groins_NZ]

Event has been posted in the Event Calendar.

See you there.

[Groins_NZ]

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What are people doing from the Wellywood area?

I'm just checking what the weathers doing now... errrrrrmmmm "Some rain" - useful information!
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[Slingshot]

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What are people doing from the Wellywood area?

I'm just checking what the weathers doing now... errrrrrmmmm "Some rain" - useful information!
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http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/showthread.php?t=19042&page=6

There's a group meeting at BP in Mana/Paramata at 8am and leaving there at 8:15.
We're still going, despite the weather.
It's not raining in Newlands at the moment but it is looking a bit grim up north.
See you there at 8am

[Hitcher]

Mrs H and I yesterday said "Bugger the forecast!" (or something similar) and went riding anyway. What a stunner in the Wairarapa. Had the place to ourselves. Bumped into a few Coast to Coasters on our way back from Greytown.

And today too. Up and back to Palmerston North for something to eat. Is it just the conspiracy theorist in me, or has ANZA stopped selling Goldwings? (not that I want to buy one, mind). I haven't seen any there for a while. I just noted that something was missing and only figured today what that was.

Anyhoo, apart from a heavy shower between Shannon and Levin on the way home, it was a cracking good ride. 25 degrees most of the way.

[Groins_NZ]

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Anyone hear how the chap was who came off just before Akitio - didn't look could when I went past :-(
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