Mmmmm 2014

[clint640]

The world famous MMMMM Ride is on again 16-17 August

Similar format to last time:

The ride will kick off from the Rangitaiki Tavern on the Napier-Taupo Rd Saturday morning at 8am sharp. There is food, beer, basic cabins & camping there for those who want to arrive Friday night. Phone them on 07 384 2803 to book yourself a bed.

More comfy accomodation, & extra bunks are also available 5km back down the road towards Taupo at the Rangitaiki Lodge. They have a couple of nice motel units, some tidy cabins & a bunkhouse. Call them on 07 384 2800 to book. As the Lodge bar usually closes at 8 the main Friday night gathering/meal/beers will be back at the pub.

8am Saturday we will leave the Pub & head North along the Waipunga Rd. We will use the cornerman system through the forest to Minginui. Weather & time permitting there will be an optional short challenge section for those with light bikes & decent tyres, maybe a different one to last time if I get a chance to scout it out.

If anyone wants to join in at Minginui go hard. We will stop in at the Waikaremoana Motor Camp for a coffee & fuel.

We will then continue on from Waikaremoana, to Wairoa (if you need gas), Tiniroto Pub for some refreshments & a few backroads to Matawai. I will post up a route sheet & GPS tracks so people can do their own pace Minginui - Matawai & have the choice of bypassing Wairoa on backroads if time & fuel range permits. You need 230km fuel range to bypass Wairoa.

At Matawai there is accomodation at the Pub ph 06 862 4874 & the campground over the road has basic bunks, ph 06 867 5016, 06 862 4800 or 027 445 8755. Also try the Motu Community House - contact Paul Cornwall 8635002
The pub does a good dinner but don't expect it to be fast if we are a big group so get your order in early. They may do a buffet, so watch here for details.

On the Sunday we'll head off down the Motu Rd to Opotiki, From there the route is routesheeted again via some highway & a few more backroads back to my place at Rotoiti. There are a few side trip options if for Sunday if the weather's nice too.

Any trailer scum planning to attend are welcome to drop their car & trailer at my place for the weekend. If you are travelling far from home & would like to crash on my couch on the Sunday night get in touch.

Remember this is a MIDWINTER ride. Based on previous MMMMM rides there is an 85% chance it will rain, a 30% chance of snow, an 80% chance it will be bloody cold & a 100% chance that all those mad enough to do the whole ride will have lots of fun. The main route is all tar & gravel roads, nothing technical, do able on any adventure bike with any tyres. Some of the gravel is often fairly rough & muddy though so you will enjoy the ride more with some knobbyish rubber, particularly if you are a n00b or on a bigger bike.

Distances:

Taupo - Rangitaiki Pub - 35 km (no fuel)
Rangitaiki Pub - Minginui - 75km (no fuel)
Minginui - Waikaremoana 70km (thats 180km from Taupo - pack extra gas if you've got a small tank)
Waikaremoana - Wairoa 60km (Waikaremoana - Matawai on Ohuka Rd etc 230km)
Wairoa - Matawai 180km
Matawai - Opotiki 75km

Check back on this post closer to the day as more info will be added.

I will probably head over to Rangitaiki on the Friday through the forest as usual. Will sort out a time closer to the day.

Cheers
Clint

[Danger Dave]

Sounds like a lot of fun, might have to put my name down for this :2thumbsup

[GPS MAN]

I'll put my name in the Hat for now...

Closer to the date I'll have to look at my work schedule...Always been a good ride..although COLD:crybaby:

[koba]

What's the pace like?
Top speeds?

[Eddieb]

I'd really like to do this on something different this year, but I'm not sure if it would be ready in time.

[Shewolf]

yeehaaa lets ride :banana:

[R650R]

Cool, calendar marked. Keen on doing the whole trip this year.

[Tug Boat]

MMMMINT will be into it again.

[Crisis management]

I'm in (again).

[clint640]

Will be great to see a few regulars back!


What's the pace like?
Top speeds?

Top speeds around the 200km/h range, a bit more on the tarseal maybe ;)

But seriously, given the bulk of the ride is following your routesheet/gps you can go as fast or as slow as you like. You won't need to go fast, but if you are going slow I would suggest not stopping for a photo/cuppa/whatever too long or too often so you get to the pub before dark.

Cheers
Clint

[.chris]

My hands got cold last year so I am not going.
Or I might be away/busy/In a different hemisphere.

Gutted, was looking forward to some winter riding.

[Box'a'bits]

I'm a definite. Looking forward to it. :niceone:

[dino3310]

me bikes parked up for the next few months so i'll be home with nana slippers and a hottie

[Steelie]

Bloody good ride this. :yes:
Beds are booked.

[Cary]

Tigers up for it(hopefully). Happy to volunteer for TEC Sat morning Clint.

[Danger Dave]

Beds are booked, 3 of us heading along, can't wait :2thumbsup

[kiwipeet]

wooot!!! :headbang:

[Denniso]

If I can get my DR finished in time count me in , just waiting on clutch basket to turn up .

[Bams]

Hi all . 4 more keen to join ride booked at the motu community house :cool:

[GPS MAN]

This ride is getting larger by the post!!!!

Going to be a MONSTER!

[Shewolf]

Sadly a few things have transpired against us coming on the ride this year, I have a double room booked at Matawai if anyone wants to grab this, otherwise I'll be ringing them to cancel this.

Sad!

[Mishmop]

Hi team,

Leaving Auckland Friday after work. Anyone from this part of nz heading down? Booked accommodation and looking forward to some fun!
I have a dr650 ready to roll!!!

[Rosie]

You can find them here (http://www.advrider.com/forums/showthread.php?p=24799380#post24799380)

Do take the time to make sure they are loaded and displaying correctly before you turn up for the ride :yes:

[Danger Dave]

Is the ride still possable if we don't have a GPS?

[clint640]

Hi All, Route sheet attached for those without GPS. Apart from a couple of minor corrections this is the same as last year.

For those new to this, the idea is that you cut out them into strips & tape them together securely with the numbers in the top left of the little boxes in order. Then you roll them onto your rollchart holder thing, the right way around so you start at the beginning.

If you don't have a rollchart holder I strongly recommend you get one or make one otherwise I will have the pleasure of pointing & laughing as you chase wet bits of paper around in the wind & rain at every intersection. :nya: Have a look here (http://advrider.com/forums/showthread.php?t=935698) for some info on making one, doesn't have to be that flash, any lunchbox about the right size with a clear lid, a couple of bolts or dowels, a few washers & some glue & you'll have something that works.

Cheers
Clint

[oneblackflag]

Im humming and haring about the ride... Sounds cool but I'm pretty green.

I don't have a dedicated GPS :weep:, I just use my phone usually. Downloaded the files but when I import them into apps they show as straight lines between points rather than following the route. Anyone know what I'm doing wrong? Haven't had trouble downloading and using the adventure riding nz tracks before. Anyone else use a phone app for this? I have the Garmin software on my computer if I need to convert the files or something :scratch: :baby:

[Tug Boat]

Im humming and haring about the ride... Sounds cool but I'm pretty green.

I don't have a dedicated GPS :weep:, I just use my phone usually. Downloaded the files but when I import them into apps they show as straight lines between points rather than following the route. Anyone know what I'm doing wrong? Haven't had trouble downloading and using the adventure riding nz tracks before. Anyone else use a phone app for this? I have the Garmin software on my computer if I need to convert the files or something :scratch: :baby:

Take a road map and Clints paper one you cant get lost there are fuck all roads down that way

[bobjac]

Beds are booked, 3 of us heading along, can't wait :2thumbsup

good god! looks like im not the only one riding a 650r , look forward to chatting to you

[oneblackflag]

Seemed to figure it out... Needed to convert to KML file with the waypoints overlayed. :niceone:

[Kaituna]

Seemed to figure it out... Needed to convert to KML file with the waypoints overlayed. :niceone:

Bro, I was going to go and take a tent but I ripped a calf muscle yesterday at the bloody snow grrr now cant ride for a couple of weeks again.

[oneblackflag]

Bro, I was going to go and take a tent but I ripped a calf muscle yesterday at the bloody snow grrr now cant ride for a couple of weeks again.

Bummer dude.. Always injured like me. Wanna see your fresh look Dommi, text when ur fit again and we'll set sail :cool:

[R650R]

Take a road map and Clints paper one you cant get lost there are fuck all roads down that way

Yep, all that mostly matters is the road names other side of Waikaremoana. The corner man system works great in forestry part.
An easy ride really apart from the icey bits and riding into the rising sun, hopefully better being bit later in year this time.
And once in twisty forest before Minginui be aware of redneck hillybillies coming the other way in 4WD to go hunting...

[Danger Dave]

Bummer dude.. Always injured like me. Wanna see your fresh look Dommi, text when ur fit again and we'll set sail :cool:

You can ride with us if you like, we are leaving from Te Awamutu at around 6.30 on friday night, staying in taupo then meeting the ride in the morning, let me know if your keen, on friday we are staying at De Bretts holiday park so its only about $35 for the night.

[Steelie]

No longer attending. Cancelled bed at Rangitaike lodge and Matawai Pub maybe available.

[clint640]

Bugger! Weather forecast still looking ok too. Maybe the odd snow flurry on the way over the Waipunga this arvo :niceone:

I think the double room Rhonnda had booked is still free too, so anybody who wants to upgrade to a room at the pub in Matawai give Essie a call on 06 862 4874.

I'll be off the grid from 3pm today so anybody wanting to get in touch leave a message at the Rangitaiki Tavern, 07 384 2803.

Cheers
Clint

[R650R]

:cold: :cold: :cold: :cold: :cold: :cold: :cold: :cold: :cold: :cold: :cold: :cold: :cold: :cold:

Feck its cold and there's decent snow to low levels on SH5, just been to bayview to double check repairs and prefueled for the morning :banana:

[Night Falcon]

Feck its cold and there's decent snow to low levels on SH5, just been to bayview to double check repairs and prefueled for the morning :banana:

Been thinking how cold it is in the Bay today and use fullas heading out tomorrow, and me not being able to go....every cloud has a silver lining

[GPS MAN]

The more I think about the cold...the less likely I am to attend..............

Will make the final decision in the morning......

[Danger Dave]

Just harden up and go :whistle:

[Shewolf]

have fun guys :cry:

we were down that way last weekend and it was nice skiddy fun, take care - have a ball :Punk:

http://i1002.photobucket.com/albums/af144/Shewolfnz/10592971_742231972489635_587842908182463801_n_zpse d79e4e3.jpg

http://i1002.photobucket.com/albums/af144/Shewolfnz/10603785_742230095823156_1073767082642976210_n_zps 167317d8.jpg

[Bams]

Bummer I'm Sick as a dog so I,m out and 2 others in our group have dropped out so we where 4 now 1 coming Bob .
So there is 3 spare beds at the Motu community house if any body needs them just ring I have cancelled.
Have fun Guys

[MXNUT]

All these people dropping out because of weather

Anyone would think it was winter or something :sick:

Wish I could be there this year, just got the final clearance from the surgeon this morning.

So now I just need to build up some strength in my arm and shoulder, pretty weak after 8 months of non use.

Almost convinced myself a few days ago that I could do it, but 1000 kms after not riding for so long might be a bit much.:mellow:

Look forward to the photos

[R650R]

I think it wont be that bad...
Forecast over night low of 4deg for napier and 3 for Taupo so that's not too bad compared to what can be, might be some early rain that will warm things up...

http://www.motorcycle.com/images/content/How-To/6winter.jpg

[DR Girl]

Hi Clint, Rosie & fellow MMMMMers, sorry I missed you guys yesterday. The weather was dismal on Fri (strong winds & v v cold). Decided to do my one day MMM (LOL) today. Heard from the lovely ladies at Waikaremoana Store you had 21 riders (brave souls). . . . awesome. :wings:
There were plenty of pies today to choose from today. :laugh: Great gravel on Wahia Rd to Raupunga & fast riding around the Lake. V little traffic. Looking forward to hearing about your weekend :corn:. . & seeing pics.

[Dont Know]

Hi, just a couple od quick clips from the MMM, couldnt up load them directly to Kb as there tooo big.

So posted them on YouTube, nothing fancy, quality on YT is poor

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MvxXn0SHkJQ&feature=youtu.be


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qmKq5QWtrkw&feature=youtu.be

[Kaituna]

Hi, just a couple od quick clips from the MMM, couldnt up load them directly to Kb as there tooo big.

So posted them on YouTube, nothing fancy, quality on YT is poor

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MvxXn0SHkJQ&feature=youtu.be


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qmKq5QWtrkw&feature=youtu.be

The first video is set to private so couldnt watch it bro.

[clint640]

Thanks everybody who came to what must be the warmest MMMMM yet! It was a really enjoyable couple of days riding & great to catch up with a few mates over a beer at Rangitaiki & Matawai.

I didn't get many pics but Box'abits is first out of the blocks with a report started over on ADV: http://www.advrider.com/forums/showpost.php?p=24877841&postcount=1647

Cheers
Clint

[Dont Know]

The first video is set to private so couldnt watch it bro.

Hi thanks for letting me know, all a bit new to this, have reset to public and another clip of the Trimph Tiger in gravel, which like a bit of hard work.


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=G1938gB_Xbc

[Box'a'bits]

Thanks everybody who came to what must be the warmest MMMMM yet! It was a really enjoyable couple of days riding & great to catch up with a few mates over a beer at Rangitaiki & Matawai.

I didn't get many pics but Box'abits is first out of the blocks with a report started over on ADV: http://www.advrider.com/forums/showpost.php?p=24877841&postcount=1647

Cheers
Clint
Hi Guys, here's part one (http://www.advrider.com/forums/showpost.php?p=24877841&postcount=1647), & part two (http://www.advrider.com/forums/showpost.php?p=24879695&postcount=1649) to that ride report. :yes:

[R650R]

Hi Guys, here's part one (http://www.advrider.com/forums/showpost.php?p=24877841&postcount=1647), & part two (http://www.advrider.com/forums/showpost.php?p=24879695&postcount=1649) to that ride report. :yes:

Great write up and some very nice photos... yeah that bog by the waterfalls was a real trap... Nice to meet you.

[dino3310]

Hi Guys, here's part one (http://www.advrider.com/forums/showpost.php?p=24877841&postcount=1647), & part two (http://www.advrider.com/forums/showpost.php?p=24879695&postcount=1649) to that ride report. :yes:

awesome pic's steve

[Grashopper]

Hi Guys, here's part one (http://www.advrider.com/forums/showpost.php?p=24877841&postcount=1647), & part two (http://www.advrider.com/forums/showpost.php?p=24879695&postcount=1649) to that ride report. :yes:

Great write up and cool pics. Looks like a great ride and a lot of fun.

Maybe I should get me an adventure bike to keep my little Honda company... :scratch:

[Night Falcon]

I had an acceptable vicarious MMMM reading your report Steve, well done, very good work! :banana::banana: If only you had completed it on time you would have got an A+ (3 nana's)

[DR Girl]

Great write up & pics Steve. You made me grin :niceone:

That's what Adventure riding is about :headbang::headbang:

[DR Girl]

I had an acceptable vicarious MMMM reading your report Steve, well done, very good work! :banana::banana: If only you had completed it on time you would have got an A+ (3 nana's)

:yes::yeah::cry: