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Meekey_Mouse
5th January 2007, 13:38
Hey all I'm picking up my new bike tomorrow :D Traveling down tomorrow morning to Picton then catching the ferry to Straight Jacket's home (she's kindly let me stay the night... thanks Hels :rockon: )

Then on Sunday morning I will be riding from Wellington to Taupo if any one would like to join for part/ all of the way. I'll be starting on HW 1 then 57, then 2 up to Hastings. Then just after Napier I'll be taking HW 5 to Taupo.

There is no rush to get back to Taupo so I will be traveling at about 100Kph... newbies who don't do the 70K law are welcome :yes:

If you would like to come please PM me before tonight,

Jas
MSTRS
5th January 2007, 13:41
I can escort you from Napier to Taupo if you like.
Maha
5th January 2007, 13:44
I can escort you from Napier to Taupo if you like.

An escort of your stamina and stature.....:blip: how much do you charge?...:innocent:
Colapop
5th January 2007, 13:47
Might have to come to Str8's for an impromptu BBQ!! You got plans for Sat night?
MSTRS
5th January 2007, 13:58
An escort of your stamina and stature.....:blip: how much do you charge?...:innocent:

I'll tell you...when BusaPete confirms you overtook him during a 'spirited' ride:innocent: :bye:
MSTRS
5th January 2007, 13:59
Might have to come to Str8's for an impromptu BBQ!! You got plans for Sat night?

Can't leave the plastered one to fend for herself (for too long anyway)
James Deuce
5th January 2007, 14:17
Hey Meekey, go SH2 all the way. Much quicker with less faffing about and less traffic too.
MSTRS
5th January 2007, 14:19
Hey Meekey, go SH2 all the way. Much quicker with less faffing about and less traffic too.


How's the weather gunna be on that hill. Out-of-town newbies don't like it, you know.
James Deuce
5th January 2007, 14:30
Well SH1 (Wellington Motorway), SH57 (too much freaking traffic), then SH2 is just a needless detour when you can go SH1, SH2.

Isn't it?

It takes about 45 mins to an hour off the whole trip and the Rimutakas are only shit when the weather in the whole region is shit. It's just 13 kms of a road you have to be careful on. I'd consider riding in heavy rural traffic (it always is on 57 at this time of year) to be more dangerous than 13km of twisties.
MSTRS
5th January 2007, 14:33
Well SH1 (Wellington Motorway), SH57 (Haywards Hill), then SH2 (River Rd, Rimutakas, Wairarapa) is just a needless detour when you can go SH1, SH2.

Isn't it?


Thought that was the gorge - my bad.
James Deuce
5th January 2007, 14:35
57 is the Gorge. 58 is the Haywards Hill. :innocent:
Meekey_Mouse
5th January 2007, 14:44
Ok, so you guys think SH 2 is better?
James Deuce
5th January 2007, 14:44
Yes, less traffic and a more direct route. I would be happy to ride over the Rimutakas with you.
Meekey_Mouse
5th January 2007, 14:46
Cool ^_^ the more the merrier!!

Jas
Str8 Jacket
5th January 2007, 15:00
Might have to come to Str8's for an impromptu BBQ!! You got plans for Sat night?

Actually if its fine that would be a great idea. Would be BYO food and booze though.... I'll start a thread...
Meekey_Mouse
5th January 2007, 19:47
I'm gunna try get some sleep, I might be able to check this at an internet cafe' tomorrow... not sure though.

Hopefully see some of you tomorrow/Sunday

Take care and keep it shiny side up :sunny:

Jas