Bay of Plenty: Waioeka Gorge Ride - Sat 26th August [Archive]

Matt Bleck

12th August 2006, 08:07

Can you start a bit later so some of us from slightly further norf can catch youse before you leave Taunonga

Sounds cool to me, we can just hang around till you get there, make the departure time 10am instead off 9.30...

I hate you!

Sorry bro... but don't worry I'm planning on doing the full east cape when daylight savings arrives :niceone:

Goblin

12th August 2006, 10:26

Im in, never been thru there :o
Oh you're in for a treat!:yes: It's a fantastic ride!

All going well, I will be in.

kiwifruit

12th August 2006, 19:40

I have been thru there.... i just didnt know what it was called :D
awesome bit of road, looking 4rd to it

Patch

12th August 2006, 20:15

Can you start a bit later so some of us from slightly further norf can catch youse before you leave Taunonga

soft bloody pussy, get outa bed earlier

Might be time for a cruise sth if I can swing it :blip:

sugilite

12th August 2006, 22:34

ahhh, "that" road, have a great ride!!! :ride:

rustys

14th August 2006, 20:56

R4QU, hope the weathers good and i may catch up with you. I took my new 2006 yzf 600R through there twice in the weekend, could'nt push that hard through there as the road is absolute shit at the moment, worsed i have ever seen it pot holes, ripped up tar, bumpy as hell and road works every where, its shocking. So tell the guys to keep the speed down till you check the road over till you get to Matawai, yeh the pubs agood'in.
Having fun and "
GROWING OLD DISGRACEFULLY"

Matt Bleck

14th August 2006, 21:25

Highlander

17th August 2006, 20:36

Sorry bro... but don't worry I'm planning on doing the full east cape when daylight savings arrives :niceone:

Me too. Thinking Tauranga - East Cape - Gisborne - Tauranga day trip, bit of luck we can get to it the same day?

Mean time I'll watch this thread and see waht develops at home. I'd be keen if I can get a day pass :whistle:

jimbo

20th August 2006, 21:58

OK, thought it was time to do a ride thru the MIGHTY Waioeka Gorge. 50km's of twisty heaven!:yes:

Meet at the Gull Servo on Te Nga Rd, Rotorua at 9.30am ish, depart 10.00 am ish.

The Route will be:
Rotorua
Awakeri
Taneatua
Opotiki
Matawai and back.
Myself and my good lady wil probably join ya all.any idea on Kms from vegas return?(just wonder weather to fit my new tire).

Matt Bleck

20th August 2006, 22:30

Myself and my good lady wil probably join ya all.any idea on Kms from vegas return?(just wonder weather to fit my new tire).

I'd say about 350 km's there n back.

one-speed

21st August 2006, 20:13

sounds good i'll be up for this one.
jimbo catch ya up somewhere!!

Matt Bleck

24th August 2006, 12:15

This ride will be on rain, hail or shine....

emaN

26th August 2006, 20:11

looking forward to a ride report!

Waylander

26th August 2006, 20:12

looking forward to a ride report!
Was starting to wonder what was taking so long. Must all be down at the local having a few now.

emaN

26th August 2006, 20:17

...or heading back to their respective (i hope) Mrs' with their tails between their legs!

Waylander

26th August 2006, 20:21

From 10am to about now? Shouldn't take that long to do 350ks should it?

Goblin

26th August 2006, 20:42

Excellent ride:sunny: for the most part.

Now Im off for a nice cuppa tea and a lie-down:innocent:

Maha

26th August 2006, 22:12

Excellent ride:sunny: for the most part.

Now Im off for a nice cuppa tea and a lie-down:innocent:

Shit ! looking at your profile pic, the Matawai pub has changed a tad wouldn't ya say?....:done:

Goblin

26th August 2006, 22:35

Shit ! looking at your profile pic, the Matawai pub has changed a tad wouldn't ya say?....:done:
:laugh: I still laugh my arse off when I see it.

Goblin

27th August 2006, 09:32

Shouldn't take that long to do 350ks should it?
And WTF would you know? You done the gorge lately?

Waylander

27th August 2006, 11:11

And WTF would you know? You done the gorge lately?
Perhaps you should read it as more a question than a dig to you being slow because I was only asking. Take all day for all I care I was only wondering becaue there are only three reasons I can think of for a ride being longer than anticipated. Peaple running late for the start, stopping for a few drinks and a meal, or someone comming off.

TONO

27th August 2006, 13:38

Excellent ride:sunny: for the most part.:

Really good day had by all,:innocent:
Weather was fine, bit of road works and some tricky Ice grit.:shit:
We enjoyed it so much we had a breather for a few hours on the side of the road.:yes:
See attached pics

TONO

27th August 2006, 13:42

And some more.....doesn't like big files!!!

nadroj

27th August 2006, 14:01

Is that a nut mould?

kiwifruit

27th August 2006, 14:29

Really good day had by all,:innocent:
Weather was fine, bit of road works and some tricky Ice grit.:shit:
We enjoyed it so much we had a breather for a few hours on the side of the road.:yes:
See attached pics

dude!! are u ok?
how did your gear hold up?
how fast were u going?
Details please :shit:
aww man,im sorry to see you nice new bike in that state :cry:
hope u are ok

Waylander

27th August 2006, 14:56

Damn Tony, sorry about the crash Bloddy nice bike too.

Like Kiwifruit said, hope you're ok.

babyB

27th August 2006, 15:47

Bugga WS are you guys ok??

TONO

27th August 2006, 17:10

dude!! are u ok?
how did your gear hold up?
how fast were u going?
Details please :shit:
aww man,im sorry to see you nice new bike in that state :cry:
hope u are ok

Yeh, all OK, thought I had broken my collarbone but just pulled a tendon partially of bone, 2-3 weeks in a sling and some really good bruising on my thigh, few cuts and minor abrasions. Helmet got fairly scraped up but no neck damage to me. Got really sore ribs and chest but supposedly no cracked ribs etc.
Happened right at bottom of Traffids hill on a big sweeper, lots of ice grit, saw it at last moment, braked hard and then just let her go and held on, front just went out and down we went, me of the front and of to the side, bike sliding along on right side, spun around and smack into steel pole with an arrow on it, that's what knackered the tank.
I was really pissed to say the least.
We were taking it pretty easy as there was a lot of road works and dirt on the road so had all slowed down.
"Goblin" was just in front of me and she got caught as well but did the speedway slide around it with the foot out.
I am bloody sore today but will survive.
The bike is very fixable so just hope they can get it done quick as, booked to go across on the ferry 29th Sept to Blenheim for a 50th.Then there is the Suzuki track day 28th Oct.

Goblin

27th August 2006, 17:17

Peaple running late for the start, stopping for a few drinks and a meal, or someone comming off.
Eggs Zachery!!! And it's PEOPLE! NOT peaple!!!:brick: Sounds like a cross between a peach & a pineapple FFS!

babyB

27th August 2006, 17:25

glad to hear ya ok WS well semi oks anyways. well wishes at ya
sounds like ya all was lucky

Scouse

27th August 2006, 17:33

Sorry to hear about your bin Tony I hope your all alright bike damage looks superficial but its those superficial bits that we get ripped of for buy the bike shops oh by the way this didn't happen because you were trying to keep up with Kelly did it Tony...?

Goblin

27th August 2006, 17:34

"Goblin" was just in front of me and she got caught as well but did the speedway slide around it with the foot out.
I am bloody sore today but will survive.

"JUST" in front of you?? Ha! You were out of sight behind me & r4q was just out of sight in front of me. I got caught out big time with the pea stones! Did the old left to right to left to right, then the foot down and made it! PHEW!!:sweatdrop. When we got to Matawai I had a dreadful feeling you never made it round that same bend. Glad to hear there's not too much damage. Those young fullas in the little boy racer car sure were giving it the berries most of the way up the gorge:yes: It was when they never came past at Matawai I knew for sure you didn't make it. So sorry to see you down:(

Btw...r4q2 says he never had a "moment" on that corner but I reckon he did....he just dont wanna admit it. Oh and the ride home after dark in the rain was interesting too. r4q with his tinted visor...I could see diddly squat so I dont know how he kept a reasonable pace.

saul

27th August 2006, 18:47

Really good day had by all,:innocent:
Weather was fine, bit of road works and some tricky Ice grit.:shit:
We enjoyed it so much we had a breather for a few hours on the side of the road.:yes:
See attached pics

Ouch that has got to hurt mate physically and emotionaly:bye:

I am sorry to see that, you poor ba-tard.

All the best in recovery mod.

Regards

TONO

27th August 2006, 21:30

[QUOTE=Goblin;733292]"JUST" in front of you?? Ha! You were out of sight behind me & r4q was just out of sight in front of me. QUOTE]

I actually saw you going up the hill towards the corner from down on the flat.... and No I wasn't trying to keep up had already slowed after a couple of miner rear end movements on the clay bits,:dodge: so thought no I will ride at my own pace.:bye:
The little car was probably at the bottom of the hill as I went into the corner, think they got held up by the car & trailer in the windy bits further back as one minute they were about 100 meters behind and then when I overtook the trailer they disappeared.:whocares:

Goblin

27th August 2006, 21:41

I actually saw you going up the hill towards the corner from down on the flat.... and No I wasn't trying to keep up had already slowed after a couple of miner rear end movements on the clay bits,:dodge: so thought no I will ride at my own pace.:bye:

I was looking for you in my mirrors too. :bye:

Matt Bleck

28th August 2006, 09:24

Now, now kids, seattle down.

Glad to hear ya collarbone aint broke. And I'm sure the GSX will be sweet. One thing tho, the riding home in the pissing rain sucked! Thanks Tony :done:

Btw...r4q2 says he never had a "moment" on that corner but I reckon he did....he just dont wanna admit it. Oh and the ride home after dark in the rain was interesting too. r4q with his tinted visor...I could see diddly squat so I dont know how he kept a reasonable pace.

I've had moments on the corner before but not that time. And it's only because of that past experience that I didn't have one. I've riden the Waioeka Gorge hundereds of times and I know that yah have to expect stones' rocks n mud around every corner. Especially Traffords Hill!

As for the ride home, I didn't find it hard to see where I was going, cept maybe with traffic coming the other way, but when that happens I find the trick is to not look at the cars lights, but at the white line along the side of the road. Good lights helps to I guess.

I don't think I'm gunna organise any more rides, felt pretty bad pulling up to see Tony and his nice NEW bike all banged up :mellow: Hope ya heal up soon mate!

kiwifruit

28th August 2006, 10:20

I don't think I'm gunna organise any more rides,

dun be like that bro, snot your "fault"

emaN

28th August 2006, 12:53

I don't think I'm gunna organise any more rides,

i should think so!
it was after i met you that i had all that grief with mine!
;)

good to hear you're ok-ish WS!
although, that's a lot of effort to go to, to avoid riding in the rain!
:innocent:

saul

28th August 2006, 13:52

I don't think I'm gunna organise any more rides, felt pretty bad pulling up to see Tony and his nice NEW bike all banged up :mellow: Hope ya heal up soon mate!

I can understand why you say that mate, never good to be on a ride when a mate goes oooops, but I have followed you before and you lead very well. :scooter: :yes:

We are all responsible for ourselves when we go out and about and I am sure T would agree:yes:

Nothing more to see here move along:sunny:

Smokin Joe

28th August 2006, 15:43

Hey Tony,

I was just in at Bike Force and saw a 14 in there. I didn't relise it was yours. Bad luck mate though it could have been much worse. Hope the body makes a full recovery and quickly.

Regards,

Neville.

bane

28th August 2006, 22:34

Hey Tony, glad you're still in reasonable shape.
Make it a competition as to whats repaired first, you or the bike!

How much (if any) time off work?

What about the family - still supportive of the bike thing?

TONO

29th August 2006, 08:56

No sweat you guys, my fault entirely, really enjoiyable ride upto that point.:yes:
Hey thats bike riding unless you ride like a nana and I want to improve so I guess you learn by having the odd bin, ::shit: makes you realise your limits maybe!!
Anyway the assessor was on the job early yesterday and Bike Force are going to work at getting it back on the road asap.
I am alright, got a week of work if I want it on acc but really not me :innocent: so I am doing the work thing and taking it easy, late starts early knock of's.
Must admit felt like shit yesterday after 1/2 day so went home.:sick:
Enclosed another pic to show those that have not binned yet what happens when you hit the road (even with the protection) and to make r4q2 feel bad:done:
I"LL BE BAK:whocares:

Goblin

29th August 2006, 11:09

Enclosed another pic to show those that have not binned yet what happens when you hit the road (even with the protection) and to make r4q2 feel bad:done:
I"LL BE BAK:whocares:
:gob: OMFG!!! You're a coloured person!! Talk about black & blue...and purple:shit:

Take it easy Tony.

kiwifruit

29th August 2006, 11:22

get well soon Tony

Matt Bleck

29th August 2006, 11:24

get well soon GRANDAD!!

HDTboy

29th August 2006, 12:57

Sexy Legs!

2much

29th August 2006, 18:26

No sweat you guys, my fault entirely, really enjoiyable ride upto that point.
Hey thats bike riding unless you ride like a nana and I want to improve so I guess you learn by having the odd bin, ::shit: makes you realise your limits maybe!!
Anyway the assessor was on the job early yesterday and Bike Force are going to work at getting it back on the road asap.
I am alright, got a week of work if I want it on acc but really not me :innocent: so I am doing the work thing and taking it easy, late starts early knock of's.
Must admit felt like shit yesterday after 1/2 day so went home.:sick:
Enclosed another pic to show those that have not binned yet what happens when you hit the road (even with the protection) and to make r4q2 feel bad:done:
I"LL BE BAK:whocares:

AAAAAAAAAAARRRRRRRRRRRGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGHHHHHHHH!!!! !!!!!!!!! MY EYESS!!!!!!! I"M BLIND!!!!!!!!

Shit only just saw this, Sorry to hear of you're incident mate, and sorry I wasn't there to pick your bike up for you this time ;). Hope you get yourself and the bike back up and running soon, and don't worry about it, it happens to the best of us:innocent: . Any crash you can walk/stumble/crawl away from is a good one.

I'm sure I'd warned you about following Kelly though? She has a habit of leading people astray :lol:

Don't worry about it Paul, it's not you're fault. Every rider is responsible for themselves and it's not like Tony's a newbie that you would keep and eye on. If noone organised rides for fear that someone might crash then weekends would be boring as fuck, and i sure as hell wouldn't get invited on any:innocent:

Oh, and Paul didn't have a 'moment' cause he rides like a nana! :lol: aye bitch! hahaha

Goblin

29th August 2006, 18:49

I'm sure I'd warned you about following Kelly though? She has a habit of leading people astray :lol:

Don't worry about it Paul, it's not you're fault. Every rider is responsible for themselves and it's not like Tony's a newbie that you would keep and eye on. If noone organised rides for fear that someone might crash then weekends would be boring as fuck, and i sure as hell wouldn't get invited on any:innocent:

Oh, and Paul didn't have a 'moment' cause he rides like a nana! :lol: aye bitch! hahaha
:innocent: Who? Me? Never!

Yeah Paul....or anyone who organises group rides, don't blame yourself. Like Mark says, everyone is responsible for themselves and if someone does come to grief it's reassuring to know that your mates will stick by you & help out.

Oh, and Mark...if Paul was riding like a Nana then I must have been the Great Grandma!

2much

29th August 2006, 18:56

Oh, and Mark...if Paul was riding like a Nana then I must have been the Great Grandma!

Hmmmm, well I would say something.......

but i have grown quite fond of having my balls attached where they are and am not too keen to have them torn off and jammed down my throat.:shutup: :innocent: ;)

Goblin

29th August 2006, 19:02

Aaaaaaarrrrrhhhhggggggg!!! Leave your balls out of this eh. :pinch: I dont wanna know!

ps. If you dont mention prawns you'll be fine!

TONO

29th August 2006, 19:05

get well soon GRANDAD!!

F##K OFF PUSSYFACE:buggerd:

2much

29th August 2006, 19:39

F##K OFF PUSSYFACE:buggerd:

Getting a little sensitive in your old age gramps?

Kornholio

29th August 2006, 20:12

F##K OFF PUSSYFACE:buggerd:

Tony Tony Tony :shit: What have ya done to yourself mate? You'll be back? You'll be black more like... I hope Judy is lookin after you mate(wink wink)
Bike doesnt look so new and shiny tho :(

Take care dude and we'll see ya soon

p.s Fish and Spud send their regards too....they sorry to hear it...especially as Fish went down last weekend as well :mellow:

saul

29th August 2006, 20:12

No sweat you guys, my fault entirely, really enjoiyable ride upto that point.:yes:
Must admit felt like shit yesterday after 1/2 day so went home.:sick:
Enclosed another pic to show those that have not binned yet what happens when you hit the road (even with the protection) and to make r4q2 feel bad:done:
I"LL BE BAK:whocares:

Nice colour T :gob: Looks like it could be sore.

I reckon it was pay back from the other day mate:innocent:

Heal quick:scooter: :yes:

jimbo

29th August 2006, 22:11

Hey tony.glad you and the bike fixable.i hope the leg heals well.spot ya.was gonna come with you guys.......oops went shopping and brought a house instead :).just gotta figure how to fit a new bike into the mortgage discreetly.

Matt Bleck

30th August 2006, 07:54

F##K OFF PUSSYFACE:buggerd:

Who needs to go fishing with catches like that, hahaha :done:

beyond

1st September 2006, 10:43

Tony, as you know, I just heard about this. Nasty alright :(

Stinkin pea gravel. Hope you mend quick and that your bike will be as good as new. For a minute, I thought you knackered yourself on the tank. :sick:

Yep, hitting the road hurts alright, even with all the right gear on.

Paul, I've followed you on the Coro loop before and you lead good mate. Don't stop planning rides cos we all love riding and with others it's always more fun. Well mostly :)

Matt Bleck

1st September 2006, 11:30

Shit how can I stop organising rides with support like that!

Next one will be the east cape.

Kornholio

1st September 2006, 11:54

Shit how can I stop organising rides with support like that!

Next one will be the east cape.

You organise em bro and we'll come :D

emaN

1st September 2006, 13:26

You organise em bro and we'll come :D

could be the title for the East Cape footage DVD!! :yes:

WS...that photo is the best i've seen of you! :innocent: See you tonight

Waylander - Goblin ain't one to hang about!! Hence why i'm looking forward to seeing her race!

HDTboy

1st September 2006, 13:58

Shit how can I stop organising rides with support like that!

Next one will be the east cape.

Wait for meeeeeee!

Warr

1st September 2006, 16:12

Shit how can I stop organising rides with support like that!

Next one will be the east cape.
Yes.. Your the man .. I'm for that..
How about around the cape to Gisi for the night and back thi the gorge next day ?

Matt Bleck

1st September 2006, 16:18

Yes.. Your the man .. I'm for that..
How about around the cape to Gisi for the night and back thi the gorge next day ?

I was thinking about putting up a poll closer to the time

the big cape ride=opotiki-te araroa-gisborne-wairoa-napier-rotorua
just the cape=opotiki-te araroa-gisborne-matawai-opotiki
bottom cape=to napier-wairoa-gisborne-matawai opotiki

the big ride could be an overnighter in Gissy.

Warr

1st September 2006, 20:30

I was thinking about putting up a poll closer to the time

#1 the big cape ride=opotiki-te araroa-gisborne-wairoa-napier-rotorua
#2 just the cape=opotiki-te araroa-gisborne-matawai-opotiki
#3 bottom cape=to napier-wairoa-gisborne-matawai opotiki

the big ride could be an overnighter in Gissy.
Keen on #2 but think it should be an overnighter otherwise you would end up doing the gorge in the dark.

Waylander

1st September 2006, 20:32

Waylander - Goblin ain't one to hang about!! Hence why i'm looking forward to seeing her race!
Never said she was, she just appeard to assume I did.

2much

2nd September 2006, 22:37

I was thinking about putting up a poll closer to the time

the big cape ride=opotiki-te araroa-gisborne-wairoa-napier-rotorua
just the cape=opotiki-te araroa-gisborne-matawai-opotiki
bottom cape=to napier-wairoa-gisborne-matawai opotiki

the big ride could be an overnighter in Gissy.

Was thinking about organising a #2 at some stage, my I suggest you consider an overnighter in Tolaga bay. Nice place to stop and the 45min ride into Gissy is nice and cruisy and would be perfect for clearing the morning after hangover ;)

Idrumm

3rd September 2006, 20:18

Shit Tony just picked up on this, good to see your ok though, take it easy mate, will catch up once your out and about.

emaN

4th September 2006, 09:21

Was thinking about organising a #2 at some stage, my I suggest you consider an overnighter in Tolaga bay.

"great minds" and all that...

i think it's meant to be 'q2! if it's the same campground we stayed at back in Feb, it's got four or five tidy cabins which'd be perfect for us!

Waylander - sentiments noted. Ed.

Matt Bleck

4th September 2006, 10:55

Sounds like thats the plan then, Eman you know the name of the camp ground, I'll start making some phone calls.

emaN

4th September 2006, 11:27

Only if you're cool wi'd'it bro!

http://community.webshots.com/user/jontash4 (last four pix of "Holiday,Feb06" are from/at the campground).

Can't remember the name of it; think there's only a couple in Tolaga Bay tho...just make sure it's the one on the beachfront.

Cool new avatar bro! Shame you can't attach some quality audio, innit?!:shifty:

Matt Bleck

4th September 2006, 12:26

Some very cool pics there...

Yeah it's a shame alright :spanking:

Scouse

4th September 2006, 16:57

Thank for sharing your arse with us Tony (picture of that is)

rustys

5th September 2006, 21:58

terbang

20th September 2006, 21:40

Really good day had by all,:innocent:
Weather was fine, bit of road works and some tricky Ice grit.:shit:
We enjoyed it so much we had a breather for a few hours on the side of the road.:yes:
See attached pics
:gob: :gob: :gob: :crybaby: :crybaby: :crybaby: :crybaby:

Jeez man thank god you are OK..

terbang

20th September 2006, 21:43

Thank for sharing your arse with us Tony (picture of that is)

Jeez Steve who's arse have you got on that Avatar of yours..?

emaN

21st September 2006, 11:49

Hi emaN, Waihau Bay motor camp thats where you would have stayed, a group of us from Gissy are going around the cape at Labour weekend and staying there saturday night, could catch up with yahs all ? might have to bring the surf caster Hah Hah.:rockon:

Isn't Waihau Bay somewhere 'just' past Te Kaha? The Bay i'm thinking of is an hour or so Nth of Gizzy...with the long pier..

Sounds like a good trip dude; we're waiting for a certain 'someone' to get themselves a bike again... he'll :crybaby: if we go without him..

Good call 'bout the surfcaster tho; wonder if i could make it work?:sherlock:

TONO

21st September 2006, 18:49

Isn't Waihau Bay somewhere 'just' past Te Kaha? The Bay i'm thinking of is an hour or so Nth of Gizzy...with the long pier..

Sounds like a good trip dude; we're waiting for a certain 'someone' to get themselves a bike again... he'll :crybaby: if we go without him..

Good call 'bout the surfcaster tho; wonder if i could make it work?:sherlock:

"I'll BE BACK":whistle:
Or you talking about the red dwarf!!!!!!!:lol: sorry Arselick or somethin like that.::spanking:
Won't be going until Xmas. That is when he is getting the Super Motard,:buggerd: if his shoulder doesn't hurt:weep: and her indoors gives him an all clear.......:hug: