Cold Kiwi 2007 hype thread

[pyrocam]

There has been a few more Kiwibikers on that might not know the awesomeness that is ... the Cold Kiwi (http://www.coldkiwi.co.nz/).

Basically, thousands of bikers from across New Zealand ride to a cold field in the middle of no-where. light a huge mf'n bonfire and have drinks.*

This is the view, pretty much the whole time
<img src=http://www.coldkiwi.co.nz/rmcc2.jpg width=400</img>

I missed last year but the year before I wrote a little bit on how much fun it was the year before. (http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/showthread.php?t=16703)
* some great pics in this thread

2006: http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/showthread.php?t=30638

If your wondering if your bike can make it down there? well an RGV150 can. (http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=15247&d=1125902822)

Also!!! you get to meet some great people! I made a few freinds that weekend (again, thanks for carrying me back to old tent thar fella's ... cough)

Also, its only $30!!



Some interesting info stolen from the CK website:



25 February 2007
Cold Kiwi 2006 by Steve Green
32nd Annual Cold Kiwi Rally, 2006.
By Steve Green

Once a year, a large open paddock on the "Waione Station" six Kilometre's out of Waiouru towards Ohakune becomes the venue for the annual Cold Kiwi Motorcycle Rally. This years event was the 32nd in the Rallies long history and many of the over 1500 entrants at this years event were not even born when the first Rally was held many years ago.
This weekend's event started on Friday afternoon with the first of the many entrants setting up their tents in the pine trees on the edge of the open plain and getting their evening meal from the friendly on site team from "Onsite Catering" in Auckland, who spent the whole weekend cooking hamburgers and steak sandwiches for the hardy enthusiasts who were camped out for the weekend. Lynn Fletcher and her dedicated team from the Saint Johns Ambulance Service in Palmerston North were also on hand all weekend just in case anyone had need of First Aid.
Later in the evening the crowd was kept entertained till the early hours with some loud and enthusiastic music provided by the band, "Roadhouse 620", from Palmerston North.
Saturday morning dawned cool but clear with just a chill wind blowing through now and then to detract from the days events and on the horizon the snow covered slopes of Mount Ruapehu made for a very scenic backdrop. By noon most of the riders had arrived and the first of the events got underway, with the traditional, steep Hill Climb up a pair of fairly narrow pathways between rows of young pine trees.
The Cold Kiwi Hill Climb is always fun to watch with a number of the riders having noticeably more enthusiasm than ability. Not that I am knocking them at all, as it takes a brave man or woman to ride their motorcycle up a steep hill that you can barely walk up, especially for those who tried it with two or three people on a motorcycle built for two. At least one pair of riders attempting to ride up the steeper side of the hill took an unintentional sharp left turn and crashed into a tree.
After the Hill Climb had finished, the steep side of the hill was used for a helmet dash, which was a running race from the bottom of the hill to the top, with the competitors having to wear a helmet while climbing and the winner gets a brand new Nolan Helmet.
Next was the slow race, which sounds like a contradiction in terms, however the idea is for the entrants to all start at the same time and the winner is the rider who gets to the finish line last without putting a foot to the ground. This is not as easy as it sounds since motorcycles are like pushbikes in that they tend to fall over if you go too slow or stop forward motion, to win this event you need good throttle & clutch control as well as good balance.
The wheel stand competition also required good balance and throttle control to ride on one wheel down the length of the course. Needless to say, not all the entrants in this event had a good day as I saw at least one rider go bouncing down the paddock in a tangle of arms & legs. Despite all the active competition on Saturday afternoon, there was only one rider who needed the attentions of the first aid personnel after he had a big crash at the foot of the hill climb flying into the air and coming down with a thump on his back, knocking the breath out of him, and even he was able to eventually stand and walk away after catching his breath.
Later in the afternoon, the Cycletreads Burnout competition got under way with bike engines screaming and rear tyres spinning on wooden slabs, turning rubber into huge clouds of smoke. Always a crowd favorite, the burnout appeals to the young Hoon in all of us, from the early days at Six Cross camp where the first burn outs were done on the old wooden bridge over the stream to today's purpose built Cycletreads burnout pad.
In the evening, the Ruapehu Motorcycle Club held a prize giving for all the competitors in the events followed by an impressive fireworks display that would have had the locals thinking that Mount Ruapehu was erupting again. Then there was another band that played loud and long into the night. Sunday morning was cleanup time with all the riders packing away their tents and heading for home, while the organizers cleaned up the site and packed everything away for another year.



RESULTS
Burnout, Longest Johno Milne Kawasaki KZ400.
Burnout, best Neville Curran, Yamaha TT500.
Helmet Dash, Jason North.
Wheelstand, Neville Stocko 1st, Land Scout.
Tony Rowland 2nd, Honda XR500.
John Roper 3rd.
Slow race, Trail bike section, Carl Looney, CRM250.
Slow race, Road bike section, David Tristrum.
Hill Climb, Trail Section, Mark Rowland, XR250.
Hill Climb, Road Section, Yoe Panting, BSA 650.
Oldest entrant, 63 years old.
1st entrant, Mr Pepper.
Rat Bike, Miles Gregory.
Most desirable bike, Kawasaki Z1000 of Peter Birkett.
Furthermost travelled, G Rogers of Kaitaia.
Oldest Bike, Graeme Staples Henderson 4.
Best pre 1980 Kawasaki, Mani Raumati's H1,500.
Hard Luck Award, Dave Kelly who ran out of petrol plus collected a speeding fine $490 along the way.

edit: i know HR made a thread about the forms, but this is for kb'rs who pershaps dont know what the CK is.

[tri boy]

Thanks for starting the CK thread pyrocam.
For those who are thinking of going. It will be one of your smartest decisions this year.:yes:
Sorting out some meeting points etc will make it even better.
CK 2007:Punk: :woohoo: :drinknsin :grouphug: :cold:

[Zukin]

I went last year and it was a blast :yes:
Great weather too!!

Unfortunately I cant go this year as Rally NZ is the same weekend :no:

Have fun

Cheers

[Ghost_Bullet]

Currently considering this one again...(would be my first North Island rally) will sort my mind out in the next few weeks...

[Holy Roller]

The last three have been quite warm almost tee shirt weather. The first year I took my oldest son there was two feet of snow on either side of the desert road, the old XV500 did not offer much protection. Now with a wall infront of me and heated grips and of course better gear, no more newspaper down the front and bread bags over the gloves, makes winter riding all the more enjoyable. The kids have a blast there and it seems that more are turing up each year usually on a small dirt bike trailered in by dad. If one does not like being right next to the speakers a tent site on the boundary offers some good listening while being able to actually hear while catching up with old friends. Those of us who rode before earplugs became fashionable will appreciate this.

[NUTBAR]

looking at going to this one myself, do the kb crew have a paticular area that they camp at? :scratch:

[janno]

I'll have landed in the country just in time for this one and I'm thinking of going. Will be heading over from New Plymouth.

Have to beg, borrow or steal some warm gear and a tent though. I have NOTHING warm, after three years in Q'land.

Anyone got any hints or tricks on winter camping, apart from "get plastered so you don't feel a thing?" (Not my cup of tea, that.)

[Meekey_Mouse]

I'm hoping the Hyosung project will be on the road by then :yes: Would love to go, it sounds SO cool! Are there many teenagers/ people in their early 20's that go?

I think I'll have to get they Hyosung lowered quite a bit before I can safely travel through a paddock/ un-even terrain :innocent: :laugh:

[Meekey_Mouse]

I'll have landed in the country just in time for this one and I'm thinking of going. Will be heading over from New Plymouth.

Have to beg, borrow or steal some warm gear and a tent though. I have NOTHING warm, after three years in Q'land.

Anyone got any hints or tricks on winter camping, apart from "get plastered so you don't feel a thing?" (Not my cup of tea, that.)

Take lots of thermals, woolen clothing, gloves, WARM woolen socks etc...

PM me closer on to the time if you want as we might have some gear you can borrow :yes:

[janno]

I'm hoping the Hyosung project will be on the road by then :yes: Would love to go, it sounds SO cool! Are there many teenagers/ people in their early 20's that go?

I think I'll have to get they Hyosung lowered quite a bit before I can safely travel through a paddock/ un-even terrain :innocent: :laugh:

None at all, luv. Best you stay home and leave us old fogies and nanas to it. You'd be really, really bored.:innocent:

[janno]

Take lots of thermals, woolen clothing, gloves, WARM woolen socks etc...

PM me closer on to the time if you want as we might have some gear you can borrow :yes:

Pah! I'm being sarcastic and you're offering a helping hand. Where's the fun in that??

Now I feel like an ungrateful so and so . . .

[Meekey_Mouse]

None at all, luv. Best you stay home and leave us old fogies and nanas to it. You'd be really, really bored.:innocent:

Only boring people get bored :D

[janno]

Only boring people get bored :D

Well said that person!:niceone:

[Goblin]

looking at going to this one myself, do the kb crew have a paticular area that they camp at? :scratch:I sought out a few Kbers last year :shifty: ....under the trees, near the front of the site.

I'm keen as mustard to go again this year.

I can thoroughly recommend the Saturday evening meal....pre paid only. Roast pork with all the trimmings, crackling and apple sauce mmmmmm, apple pie and custard for pudding.....yum!

Hope to meet a few more Kbers this time. :yes:

[Goblin]

I think I'll have to get they Hyosung lowered quite a bit before I can safely travel through a paddock/ un-even terrain :innocent: :laugh:You'll be right Jas....best thing to do on uneven terrain is sort of stand on the pegs and look straight ahead. As soon as you put your feet down, you drop it. Besides, the gravel road in there is a piece of piss!

Didnt you grow up on farm bikes?

[Lissa]

At this stage I am planning on going to the Cold Kiwi... My First! :yes:

Got the thermals just need to purchase the tent. And work out how to ride up with all my gear.

[pyrocam]

im sure one of the folk would offer up their tent. its warmer that way and means you have to carry less stuff.

[blacksheep]

At this stage I am planning on going to the Cold Kiwi... My First! :yes:

Got the thermals just need to purchase the tent. And work out how to ride up with all my gear.

planning on going with my son this year,i've plenty of spare 1 and 2 person tents that i would happily loan ,just give me a pm a bit closer to the time and i'm sure we could arrange something if you get stuck for gear.p.s its a great weekend for sure,i am an old bugger so can only handle the one night without sleep:yes:

[NUTBAR]

I sought out a few Kbers last year :shifty: ....under the trees, near the front of the site.

I'm keen as mustard to go again this year.

I can thoroughly recommend the Saturday evening meal....pre paid only. Roast pork with all the trimmings, crackling and apple sauce mmmmmm, apple pie and custard for pudding.....yum!

Hope to meet a few more Kbers this time. :yes:

cool at least il know a couple of people there for a start,
be good to catch up with you.
not sure who else from tauranga is coming yet.

[Kinje]

I'll be coming up and a few of the rapa crew and some workmates. Went up last year (was my 1st) and had a blast. Looking forward to it :yes:

[Baldyheed]

Went last year, and loved it. Will be in the UK when this years is on, but pen me in for next year.
ps. It really is effin cold.

[thehovel]

Cold Kiwi *glazed eyes* first did it on a 1000 Goldwing with my brother on a sport 750. We had some issues with differing power ranges SO next year we did it on GN 250s and he was 2 up.This was at the old site. It took a few years to get used to the new site but it has grown on me. Do COLD KIWI every year now on a CX400c double air bed ,2 deck chairs,13kg tent (extra poles and pegs)and a 24X16foot tarp. :yes: Janno a sub zero sleeping bag, insulated bed roll or heavy "lilo", thermals,& woolly hat.Oh a dry tent. When you go to bed eventually DON'T got to bed fully dressed, strip off down to thermals :shit: and give the sleeping bag heat so it can heat you!!!!!! :mellow: My Best COLD KIWI was the last one at the old site (on a trike),50mm snow, broke the gearbox & had to ride back to Waikaremoana with only had 3rd& 4th gears and had to stop to change gears. See you there!!!!:rockon: :rockon:

[Goblin]

Janno a sub zero sleeping bag, insulated bed roll or heavy "lilo", thermals,& woolly hat.Oh a dry tent. When you go to bed eventually DON'T got to bed fully dressed, strip off down to thermals :shit: and give the sleeping bag heat so it can heat you!!!!!! Oooh...and a hotwater bottle. There's endless hot water for tea and coffee but its good for hwb too.

[janno]

Janno a sub zero sleeping bag, insulated bed roll or heavy "lilo", thermals,& woolly hat.Oh a dry tent. When you go to bed eventually DON'T got to bed fully dressed, strip off down to thermals :shit: and give the sleeping bag heat so it can heat you!!!!!! :mellow:

Thanks for that tip! I was privately thinking I'd sleep fully dressed for maximum warmth but what you say makes sense.

I'm definitely going. I've never been to a rally before - and haven't camped since I was thirteen!!

Just need to ask around and borrow a tent now.
A decent sleeping bag sounds like a good investment. Anyone got any idea of how much a subzero one will set me back?

[thehovel]

Don't skimp on the sleeping bag or the air bed. Go for sub zero, large size & hollow nylon.(low maintenance):love: I have never been cold at COLD KIWI. In Auckland you can buy seconds in Wiarau Valley(Domminon Exporters I think) for $100-$200.

[Krusti]

Saw a guy at Cold Duck rally who bought a tent from Warewhare for 12 bucks! Cheap enough to throw in the bin after. :yes:

I don't know how warm it would be though.

[Meekey_Mouse]

Didnt you grow up on farm bikes?

Thanks for the tip of standin on the pegs, makes a lot of sense! I had a lil 50cc four wheeler when I was little... but I was only on 2 wheeled dirt bikes for may be 5 months... most of that time was spent tryin 2 kick start them :innocent:

Few questions...
I'm usually not a light packer lol,so how do people pack all they need?
Any tips on how to strap the sleeping bag, tent and lilo down?
I'm guessing alcohol is allowed and that if it is sold on site it'd be incredibly over priced... so how do we bring it on the bikes... with every thing else :shit::mellow:

I'm really hopin I can go!! Gunna be the weekend after my bday too.... so I might just put the bday party to that weekend :Punk: :banana:

[Goblin]

Few questions...
I'm usually not a light packer lol,so how do people pack all they need?
Any tips on how to strap the sleeping bag, tent and lilo down?
I'm guessing alcohol is allowed and that if it is sold on site it'd be incredibly over priced... so how do we bring it on the bikes... with every thing else :shit::mellow:

I'm really hopin I can go!! Gunna be the weekend after my bday too.... so I might just put the bday party to that weekend :Punk: :banana:

Bungy cords! You'll need a pack frame and if possible a tankbag. Put everything in plastic bags incase it rains...better to be safe than sorry.
Alcohol is reasonably priced at the site but I always take a few of my own. It always amazes me how much stuff I can carry on my bike. Have a practice before the rally so you know where everything fits.

[rwh]

I'm guessing alcohol is allowed and that if it is sold on site it'd be incredibly over priced... so how do we bring it on the bikes... with every thing else :shit::mellow:

http://www.thebizofknowledge.com/2007/06/students_invent_alcohol_powder.html

Dunno if it's available yet, but it sounds ideal for weight-restricted applications :yes:

Richard

[pyrocam]

You'll need a pack frame and if possible a tankbag

you dont Need a pack frame, check the image I attached in the first post. backback with 2 of those foam mattresses, a tent all held on with bungies and a tank bag up front.

I bought all booze from the shop there. found it to be average enough priced.
I went with so-drunk-dont-feel-cold option
so much so I didn't even NEED a tent, just ask the other 2005'rs I was fast asleep outside :)

[Goblin]

you dont Need a pack frame, check the image I attached in the first post. backback with 2 of those foam mattresses, a tent all held on with bungies and a tank bag up front.

I bought all booze from the shop there. found it to be average enough priced.
I went with so-drunk-dont-feel-cold option
so much so I didn't even NEED a tent, just ask the other 2005'rs I was fast asleep outside :)Ok, maybe not NEED but it helps.
The old so-drunk-dont-feel-cold option is dangerous and can lead to hypothermia and even death. I strongly advise youngins not to do this. Far better off eating well, using a hotty bottle and warm clothing etc. That way you're not so hungover in the morning that you cant pack up & ride home and you can remember all the best bits if you're not pissed out of your mind.

[janno]

Ok, maybe not NEED but it helps.
The old so-drunk-dont-feel-cold option is dangerous and can lead to hypothermia and even death. I strongly advise youngins not to do this. Far better off eating well, using a hotty bottle and warm clothing etc. That way you're not so hungover in the morning that you cant pack up & ride home and you can remember all the best bits if you're not pissed out of your mind.

Yeah, totally agree on this one. Though it was never really my thing anyway. I embarrass myself enough as it is without outside help . . .

[007XX]

Aaaah...Cold Kiwi. The one thing I look forward to every year at the end of winter.
Hubby and I haven't missed one in the last 5 years, and certainly not going to start now.
He'd been going by himself before, until he met me: a chick that didn't mind being "one of the boys" for the weekend.:love: :love: :hug:
Have been pillioning on previous years, but now, I got my own beastie, I'll be getting there on my own steam! :Punk

Absolutely cannot wait!!!! Are we there yet???

[Holy Roller]

A guy had one at the brass monkey a couple of years ago when the snow blew in at 12.30am. It stayed up where other tents blew over. It would be better with a zip up door rather than a tie together type to keep what warmth there is in.

The tip about stripping off before going to bed works a treat. I've been doing that for years when tramping or hunting. A good sleeping bag is essential. I have used 2 sleeping bags one inside the other in the past. Dry Thermal socks and a wollen hat will keep you warm.

Before I got my present bike I used a set of old paper sacks slung over the seat with gear in plastic bags and the tent tied across the back travelling two up with my son
http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/photopost/showphoto.php/photo/1450/cat/128



Saw a guy at Cold Duck rally who bought a tent from Warewhare for 12 bucks! Cheap enough to throw in the bin after. :yes:

I don't know how warm it would be though.

[shafty]

cool at least il know a couple of people there for a start,
be good to catch up with you.
not sure who else from tauranga is coming yet.

I could be a starter Bravo.Will be about # 9 for me. Will check with Highlander too.

[shafty]

Oooh...and a hotwater bottle. There's endless hot water for tea and coffee but its good for hwb too.

Great idea Goblin!

[shafty]

Quote: "I'm definitely going. I've never been to a rally before"

WOW, never? You'll:sunny: love it. I also highly recommend The Cold Duck next year!

[shafty]

In Auckland you can buy seconds in Wiarau Valley(Domminon Exporters I think) for $100-$200.[/QUOTE]

You're right Hovel, I bought Domex and they're good. Ours zip together for additional warmth!

[007XX]

Quote: "I'm definitely going. I've never been to a rally before"

WOW, never? You'll:sunny: love it. I also highly recommend The Cold Duck next year!

Absolutely! Slightly different feel somehow to the Cold Kiwi, but just as awesome...

Now, I know it's a pretty "newbie" thing to say, but how do I go about meeting KBers at the Cold Kiwi?
I'm not going to re-launch the whole secret handshake thread, but I've never met any of you guys yet.

I'd feel like a bit of a d#$% walking up to people and asking: " you wouldn't happen to be going by the code name of...., would ya?"

[janno]

I've had a quick hunt around the KB site - can't find where you get KB stickers or if you lot have caps or tees etc?

That'd make life easy peasy!

[nadroj]

http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/showthread.php?t=47732

[janno]

Thanks nadroj.

Pity they don't have any cloth badges to put on your jacket.

Anyone else thinking of getting a sticker? Seems silly to pay postage from the states just for one.

[pyrocam]

Absolutely! Slightly different feel somehow to the Cold Kiwi, but just as awesome...

Now, I know it's a pretty "newbie" thing to say, but how do I go about meeting KBers at the Cold Kiwi?
I'm not going to re-launch the whole secret handshake thread, but I've never met any of you guys yet.

I'd feel like a bit of a d#$% walking up to people and asking: " you wouldn't happen to be going by the code name of...., would ya?"


2005 I got in early (so I thought) so just sat on my bike with a kb hoodie on and within 30mins a kb'r came up and said you must be pyrocam and brought me over to their camp. Also its not out of cell reception so you can txt other kb'rs to find if theres a kb camp or always meet up beforehand and ride in together.

my cell is 021 47 76 76, i will have a black kb hoodie on see ya there!

[Meekey_Mouse]

Thanks nadroj.

Pity they don't have any cloth badges to put on your jacket.

Anyone else thinking of getting a sticker? Seems silly to pay postage from the states just for one.

I'd be keen on gettin two :yes:

[Holy Roller]

I've had a quick hunt around the KB site - can't find where you get KB stickers or if you lot have caps or tees etc?

That'd make life easy peasy!

Click on "Quick Links" then Merchandise that will take you to the place you want
http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/index.php?page=patch
http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/index.php?page=stickers
http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/index.php?page=clothing

One can get the Cold Kiwi patch at the rally usually on saturday around 12noon whenthe tshirts come out to be picked up

[janno]

Thanks! just what I was after.:rockon:

[007XX]

2005 I got in early (so I thought) so just sat on my bike with a kb hoodie on and within 30mins a kb'r came up and said you must be pyrocam and brought me over to their camp. Also its not out of cell reception so you can txt other kb'rs to find if theres a kb camp or always meet up beforehand and ride in together.

my cell is 021 47 76 76, i will have a black kb hoodie on see ya there!

Cheers for that. I'll put your cell number in my phone and make sure to keep an eye out for you.

Once again....Are we there YET?????:yes: :yes: :yes:

[Bonez]

I do remember the thread originator having a little lay down a few years ago and having to be put to bed by fellow KBers :)

I'll be there this year health permitting. Just look for a deaf bearded ginga on a crappy ol CX 500(well, if it's still "servicable"). Be there Friday night but have to be home for our wedding anniversary Sunday:innocent:

[FzerozeroT]

is anyone taking a trailer down from Auckland/Hamilton? I have a bike I wouldn't mind having a go at the hillclimb on, but it's definitely not roadworthy

[tri boy]

Early six cross camp site piccy.
No fancy tents, etc back then. Just free HTFU pills at the entrance. (can't remember if it snowed that year, Green ginger wine has sullied my memory):shit:

[xgnr]

Another link for those considering the cold kiwi :yes:

http://www.archerpix.com/cold_kiwi/

[Goblin]

Early six cross camp site piccy.
No fancy tents, etc back then. Just free HTFU pills at the entrance. (can't remember if it snowed that year, Green ginger wine has sullied my memory):shit:Oh the memories....
'86 was my first kiwi.

[Quartermile]

I'm in :yes::yes::yes::D:D:D:D:D

[Mumbles]

For you first timers...
24hr food on site, Cash is better than EFTPOS (Order a meal if you can they are ok) Bring your own Plate, knife fork spoon etc... Free tea and coffee

12 beers for $20 (last year) Ginger wine? $?? :sick: cant drink it but they sell it.

Wear your best thermals buy the end of the weekend they will stink of bonfire smoke but you will have stayed warm during the night, Must wear hat and gloves- boots are a good idea could be muddy.

Most of the tent sites have firewood and a brazier for your own personal fires this is what takes some of the sting out of the nights :cold: (great for cooking potatoes in tinfoil for your tea).

Your own bog paper, just in case the portaloo is stuffed... or you can ride out on the Sat to the local petrol station.

Good sleeping bag shitty tent you only stopping the rain and wind, never seen a tent that keeps you warm :cold: at a kiwi.

Dont want to say it just in case I jinks it ..... but sun block and shades, even short and a tee shirt for the sat afternoon.

If you got a camera bring it! lots of cool people and things to see.

Bring your :whocares: :rockon: :Punk: but not your :nono: game face

Last ~ have a safe ride down and back

[Waylander]

I'm in :yes::yes::yes::D:D:D:D:D
fix your bike yet?

[tri boy]

Nice photos Goblin.:yes:
No doubt about it. Bikers are the most refined people that have walked the Earth.:shutup:

[Meekey_Mouse]

Thanks for the info Mumbles :rockon:

I'm so amped already.... I can't wait!... Literally... I wanna be there! :p

Just wondering if any one would have a rough estimate of the sizings of Cold Kiwi sweatshirts and chicks tee's? Thanks :D

[surfchick]

this looks so rad andcool and mad! quite keen to come..

[Paul in NZ]

Well the mighty Triumph is going pretty well and I hope the FZR is a running by then so who is going from wellington?

Paul N

[Bonez]

this looks so rad andcool and mad! quite keen to come..It can be cool alright.

[doc]

I sought out a few Kbers last year :shifty: ....under the trees, near the front of the site.

I'm keen as mustard to go again this year.

I can thoroughly recommend the Saturday evening meal....pre paid only. Roast pork with all the trimmings, crackling and apple sauce mmmmmm, apple pie and custard for pudding.....yum!

Hope to meet a few more Kbers this time. :yes:
So you only go for the food ?

[Goblin]

So you only go for the food ?
Well i cant cook too well. Gotta have at least one decent meal a year.

[thehovel]

In Auckland you can buy seconds in Wiarau Valley(Domminon Exporters I think) for $100-$200.

You're right Hovel, I bought Domex and they're good. Ours zip together for additional warmth![/QUOTE]

Are yes Compatable sleeping bags:love: :love:

[Quartermile]

fix your bike yet?
Haha, should be fine by then

[xgnr]

Righto sent the form with cheque away today (including dinner and brekky so should be well fed by all accounts).

Booked the other half on a flight to Melbourne for the weekend so bring on the snow, rain and sleepless nights :yes:

[Holy Roller]

sleepless nights :yes:

You always get some trying to destroy their bike by reving it up and sitting it on the rev limiter at 3am then the early morning wake up call as someone decides to see if his 2 stroke will pull wheelies on the icy grass outside ones tent at 6am.

[Goblin]

You always get some trying to destroy their bike by reving it up and sitting it on the rev limiter at 3am then the early morning wake up call as someone decides to see if his 2 stroke will pull wheelies on the icy grass outside ones tent at 6am.Ahhh yeah! Two stroke and testosterone! :headbang:
I knew there was something other than food

[Holy Roller]

I knew there was something other than food

Can't beat the year I took venison to roast over the fire:first:
The marshmellow mars bar melts cant be beaten either
Marshmellow - mars bar slice - Marshmellow on a stick roasted over the fire then into the mouth an explosion of indescribable culanary *sp pleasure.
My son had a bit of a racket going there, suppling marshmellows for hot dogs and coke:Punk:

[krash69]

im heading back again this year......
im hopping to ride down this time.....as last year i had only bean outa plaster a couple of weeks.......

the sulphur city bike club took an emu took cook our hot dinner saturday night......mmmmmmm .........basicaly its a portable hungi........

we also took bar lenners too for our comfort hehehehe........

all else fails if you forget your hottie bottle im sure you wood be able to find a hot bod to share a tent with hehehehe

[Meekey_Mouse]

Does any one know what sizing the Cold Kiwi chicks vee tee's and the Cold Kiwi sweatshirts are? Like would their medium be a normal size 12? or is it more of a 10?

If any one could help it'd be muchly appreciated :yes:

[Holy Roller]

Does any one know what sizing the Cold Kiwi chicks vee tee's and the Cold Kiwi sweatshirts are? Like would their medium be a normal size 12? or is it more of a 10?

If any one could help it'd be muchly appreciated :yes:

Its the first year for chicks sizings in t-shirts. It will either fit well or it wont. The guys tees are regular NZ sizes

[Holy Roller]

Woo Hoo
Got my tickets today in the mail today 006 and 007
Missed out on being first in line dispite sending the entry form off as soon as it was posted on their site.

[xgnr]

Woo Hoo
Got my tickets today in the mail today 006 and 007
Missed out on being first in line dispite sending the entry form off as soon as it was posted on their site.

Mine turned up yesterday #087 :yes:

[Paul in NZ]

Well I'm thinking the mighty Triumph ought to put in an appearance this year?

edit - damn - looks like a date clash...

[doc]

all else fails if you forget your hottie bottle im sure you wood be able to find a hot bod to share a tent with hehehehe

You know the drill " Assume the foetal position " And above all don't mention this experience to any of your mates. Guy's will understand this.

[Goblin]

the sulphur city bike club took an emu took cook our hot dinner saturday Will they be taking an ostrich this time?

[krash69]

Will they be taking an ostrich this time?

hahaha yeah and a lunchbox too.......

[hedgier1]

Kbers should have a big banner up so people can see them

[hedgier1]

Organise SPANKME to organise one for ya.

[The Pastor]

I may be inclined to bless you all with my presence at the cold kiwi.

[tri boy]

I may be inclined to bless you all with my presence at the cold kiwi.

More the merrier RM.:yes::drinkup:

[The Pastor]

im in the process of convining the indy to join us as well :D just gotta get his bike fixed

[tomtyer-drake]

Well im pretty keen, depends on work, but it would be worth it just for the ride there and back, yet we also get a few days of fun in the wilderness!

Should sort out a proper group ride down there, picking up kb'ers along the way etc - im sure there are gonna be a fairly large number of kb'ers goin down!

also would anyone want to tent share?

F**kin neow!

[jrandom]

I've got a FOAD awesome Kathmandu two-room tent that packs down nicely and goes up and down in a jiffy, but is just a bit too hefty and bulky for the back of anything less than a Goldwing.

What's the likelihood of someone caging and/or trailering down from Auckland and being willing to transport something like that? It'd save at least six or seven people from having to carry their own tents.

[tomtyer-drake]

Well, i have no issues with strapping heaps of crap to the back of my zxr, but yeah its a fairly long way to go.

whos taking there goldwing down then?>

[Indiana_Jones]

Looks like I might be going, Pyrocam and Renegade master helped me get my bike going (donno if she's 100% better yet).

Great booze up!

-Indy

[Indiana_Jones]

Well I got some Panniers, so hopefully the bloody bike stays alive lol

-Indy

[Coldrider]

I will come out of retirement from Cold Kiwis, haven't done one for 4 or 5 years, a good blast across the Taihape Rd, Gentle Annie, send a bit of gravel flying of the ZX. Is the food any good lately, pre ordered meal has been pretty dodgy at times.

[pyrocam]

Well I got some Panniers, so hopefully the bloody bike stays alive lol

-Indy

we will have to meet up prior to split the cargo across the bikes. no need to bring 3 tents thats just dumb

[quallman1234]

Gutted for all of you... Ill be there :rockon:

[ynot slow]

Mate from work has just bought a 250,said it might be good trip to go to,now hardest part is getting friday arvo off work,mind you his new bike already been dropped(minor),could be fun up the paraparas',now to find my 6 man tent I got for birthday.Any nakians heading up may try to organise meeting places,etc.

[Indiana_Jones]

we will have to meet up prior to split the cargo across the bikes. no need to bring 3 tents thats just dumb

yep, meet up in the morning grab some breakfast, and split up some gear.

I propose scott can be the pack maul on the RGV150. carrying the poles etc for the tent, we don't wanna get out nice CBR250's scratched now do we? :D

-Indy

[pyrocam]

yep, meet up in the morning grab some breakfast, and split up some gear.

I propose scott can be the pack maul on the RGV150. carrying the poles etc for the tent, we don't wanna get out nice CBR250's scratched now do we? :D

-Indy

damn straight. although i might have a new bike by then

[Indiana_Jones]

damn straight. although i might have a new bike by then

In a month? cool as =)

-Indy

[Roj]

Does any one know what sizing the Cold Kiwi chicks vee tee's and the Cold Kiwi sweatshirts are? Like would their medium be a normal size 12? or is it more of a 10?

If any one could help it'd be muchly appreciated :yes:

Just go for the smallest size, I like a tight fitting Tee:dodge:

Actually it is the first year they have offered a ladies Tee, the sweatshirts are averages sort of sizes

[Roj]

I will come out of retirement from Cold Kiwis, haven't done one for 4 or 5 years, a good blast across the Taihape Rd, Gentle Annie, send a bit of gravel flying of the ZX. Is the food any good lately, pre ordered meal has been pretty dodgy at times.

The pre ordered meal isn't as good as it was 5 years ago, still resonable but some bikers I know are thinking about heading in to Ohakune for a meal on saturday night,

[Indiana_Jones]

I'm gonna get the breakfast myself. We can rock on up somewhere to get a big feed on Sat night :)

We need to sort out some meeting points in Auckland and further down if we're gonna ride as a group?

-Indy

[pyrocam]

I'm gonna get the breakfast myself. We can rock on up somewhere to get a big feed on Sat night :)

We need to sort out some meeting points in Auckland and further down if we're gonna ride as a group?

-Indy

HA yes! lets ride our bikes down the road on Saturday night! thats a brilliant idea!

[Plugz 4 Lugz]

I have been asked if we will be attending Cold Kiwi to make custom molded earplugs for keen riders. Can someone provide me with a contact number? Cheers Sue (Plugz 4 Lugz)

[karmakillernz]

I'm keen as! It can count as my first rally and camping trip all in one. :rockon:

It'd be good to have some company on the way up, at least so I don't get lost and end up in Christchurch or something... :whistle: Anyone else leaving from the Wellington/Kapiti area?

[007XX]

HA yes! lets ride our bikes down the road on Saturday night! thats a brilliant idea!

Oh yes, lets do that!!!:zzzz:

hehe...I'm heading down on the Friday, by crickey!!!!
Got your number Pyro, so will likely give you a buzz then, eh?

Only 4 weeks to go!!! WOOHOO...

Not sure where we'll park ourselves, but no doubt I'll be able to find you bunch of mecreants soon enough:laugh:

[tomtyer-drake]

Well if i am in the country i will be there. thats for certain - however im applying for a job which starts in the UK on the 1st of september.

if im there, we can meet in my street - nobody will have the balls to say anything to a buch of bikers. just beside a m/way entrance too.

[The Pastor]

alright boys what time are we going down? by my calculation it will take like 5hrs and i'd rather ride down in the sunlight as i took friday off work so what better way spend the day :)

.... cam if u buy that vtr? can i can the 250 down :d :) :d

[pyrocam]

alright boys what time are we going down? by my calculation it will take like 5hrs and i'd rather ride down in the sunlight as i took friday off work so what better way spend the day :)

.... cam if u buy that vtr? can i can the 250 down :d :) :d

i will sell cbr to buy vtr. get fairings back tomorow.
what speed and breaks stuff did you use? last time I went down on the rgv I went about 90k and stopped every 100k ish or any petrol station around there. I was being quite cautious though.

I Probably want to leave around 10ish, have lunch on the mountain or somewhere on the way.

so yeah for any other prospective riders with us. we will probably be going slow enough to accommodate an air cooled 150cc 2stroke :scooter:

[The Pastor]

do u think i'll be able to ride the bike from the 25th? just to get used it it and all?

[Meekey_Mouse]

If a group is coming past Taupo and don't mind me joining... I'd like to tag along :yes: Although I plan to be heading down to get to the gates by about 3pm (opening time).. that way I have enough time to very gingerly ride the Hyosung to where ever tenting is in the paddock and get the tent sorted (possibly helping a few people who can't set tents up.. won't mention names :p)

I also won't be traveling at warp speed... seein as it will be the Hyo's first long trip and it will be laden down... with the gear! Honest :dodge: :p

If not possible then I'm basically planning to travel down on my own any way, so it won't be a problem :)

Can't wait :Punk:

[Gixxer peter]

This will be my first rally up north, We will be catching the ferry and riding up to New Plymouth to catch up with family, How do i safely get to the rally site from there?
Not to keen on ice and snow prefer good roads two up with gear on the 'busa .
Thanks Peter.

[NUTBAR]

If a group is coming past Taupo and don't mind me joining... I'd like to tag along :yes: Although I plan to be heading down to get to the gates by about 3pm (opening time).. that way I have enough time to very gingerly ride the Hyosung to where ever tenting is in the paddock and get the tent sorted (possibly helping a few people who can't set tents up.. won't mention names :p)

I also won't be traveling at warp speed... seein as it will be the Hyo's first long trip and it will be laden down... with the gear! Honest :dodge: :p

If not possible then I'm basically planning to travel down on my own any way, so it won't be a problem :)

Can't wait :Punk:

hey jas

im heading down on friday, will meet any kbrs that want to ride in @ the bike parking area by the cafes on the lake front, if theres room. will be there about 13:00.

[Holy Roller]

I plan to be heading down to get to the gates by about 3pm (opening time)..
If not possible then I'm basically planning to travel down on my own any way, so it won't be a problem :)

Can't wait :Punk:

People start turning up from lunchtime may be called upon to help put up the beer tent and such.:rockon:

I will be staying in Taupo Thursday night and leaving 9am to do the shopping at pak n save. Usually plan to have lunch at Subway in Waiouru then head off to the rally site. Usually help with the distrubuting of wood for the fires, get it all stacked before everyone else turns up to a warm cheery fire.

I will only be going slow as I will have the trailer on, 90kph or so.

[kinger]

Only just seen this, and will try and persuade the better half to take the Friday off.
So, will hopefully meet the Taupo lot for the run down.
You'll recognise me, the fat bastard on the black XJR.

[Boob Johnson]

It looks like ive landed my dream job so I just don't know about dates n times. Keen to come to the shindig n all but don't want to prepay only to not be able to come.


Can anyone confirm that you can "pay at the door" type thing?


The new RF is just gagging to stretch her legs :scooter:

[shafty]

Pay on the day is OK Boob, - costs something like 5 bucks more (?) and no dinner or badge - stand to be corrected, but you'll be welcome

[pyrocam]

If a group is coming past Taupo and don't mind me joining... I'd like to tag along :yes: Although I plan to be heading down to get to the gates by about 3pm (opening time).. that way I have enough time to very gingerly ride the Hyosung to where ever tenting is in the paddock and get the tent sorted (possibly helping a few people who can't set tents up.. won't mention names :p)

I also won't be traveling at warp speed... seein as it will be the Hyo's first long trip and it will be laden down... with the gear! Honest :dodge: :p

If not possible then I'm basically planning to travel down on my own any way, so it won't be a problem :)

Can't wait :Punk:

we might be able to accomodate you and other taupo'rs or meet you at turangi. not sure what route we will be taking yet.

[Boob Johnson]

Pay on the day is OK Boob, - costs something like 5 bucks more (?) and no dinner or badge - stand to be corrected, but you'll be welcomeSmashing! Cheers for that Shafty :scooter:

[Meekey_Mouse]

hey jas

im heading down on friday, will meet any kbrs that want to ride in @ the bike parking area by the cafes on the lake front, if theres room. will be there about 13:00.


People start turning up from lunchtime may be called upon to help put up the beer tent and such.:rockon:

I will be staying in Taupo Thursday night and leaving 9am to do the shopping at pak n save. Usually plan to have lunch at Subway in Waiouru then head off to the rally site. Usually help with the distrubuting of wood for the fires, get it all stacked before everyone else turns up to a warm cheery fire.

I will only be going slow as I will have the trailer on, 90kph or so.


Only just seen this, and will try and persuade the better half to take the Friday off.
So, will hopefully meet the Taupo lot for the run down.
You'll recognise me, the fat bastard on the black XJR.


we might be able to accomodate you and other taupo'rs or meet you at turangi. not sure what route we will be taking yet.

Thanks guys :2thumbsup PM sent... will keep let ya know closer on :yes:

If I'm packed in time I'd possibly be keen to help set up, as I know more hands make less work.

Can't wait! Now to get the Hyo on the road lol... :mellow:

[Indiana_Jones]

Looks like we're gonna have a bit of a KB turn out :D

-Indy

[tomtyer-drake]

Argh the dillema. iv applied for a job in the UK which starts on the 1st of september. however i really wanna be in with this.

got a new chain and sprockets ordered. and should be getting new disks and pads when i can.... however dont wanna spend that moolah if im about to sell her:(

[pyrocam]

Looks like we're gonna have a bit of a KB turn out :D

-Indy

I believe there usually is. btw dont forget to pre-reg if you want a good breaky and badge etc.

[Indiana_Jones]

do you have to pre-reg for the breakfast?

I was planning on buying at the gate, incase something comes up before I leave.

-Indy

[pyrocam]

do you have to pre-reg for the breakfast?

I was planning on buying at the gate, incase something comes up before I leave.

-Indy

I dont think you have too. you can get food but if you pre-reg you can get a better breaky I think, or its faster or something. have a look at the entry form its on there.

[janno]

This will be my first rally up north, We will be catching the ferry and riding up to New Plymouth to catch up with family, How do i safely get to the rally site from there?
Not to keen on ice and snow prefer good roads two up with gear on the 'busa .
Thanks Peter.

I'm riding across from New Plymouth. You're welcome to tag along. Boob might come n play with us too, if he's not working away.

Jan.

[Gixxer peter]

Thanks Janno
We may just take you up on that offer.Which route do you recommend?

[NUTBAR]

Thanks guys :2thumbsup PM sent... will keep let ya know closer on :yes:

If I'm packed in time I'd possibly be keen to help set up, as I know more hands make less work.

Can't wait! Now to get the Hyo on the road lol... :mellow:

hey jas

if you run into any problems getting your bike on the road in time let us know,
we will get you there.:yes:

[ynot slow]

Am keen to go and trying to talk a guy from work to come as well,thinking best way is to Wangavegas,Paraparas,nice windy and should be dry.

[Meekey_Mouse]

hey jas

if you run into any problems getting your bike on the road in time let us know,
we will get you there.:yes:

Hey, thank you so much!

Huge relief :yes: I would help chip in for petrol for sure

[master jedi]

i went last year and are going again this year ,any body going from hamliton as a group of us go down from here .more the merry i say so if you rideng alone ride with us contact me...0212697646 leave friday morning
sweet as see you there,we fly a southen flag on our tent ,by the hill climb

[Lula]

Is there anyone leaving from Auckland on the Friday?

[007XX]

Is there anyone leaving from Auckland on the Friday?

yes, hubby and I with a couple of other mates will be...:yes:

Generally get together at the Autobahn, just not sure what time.

[one-speed]

i'm keen on going this year,it will be my first.
keen to catch up with anyone going from around this area

[janno]

Thanks Janno
We may just take you up on that offer.Which route do you recommend?

PM sent.

10 chiddly chars.

[jrandom]

10 chiddly chars.

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[janno]

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[jrandom]

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[Max Preload]

Alcohol is reasonably priced at the site but I always take a few of my own.

Actually, according to the entry form it's "Absolutely no BYO alcohol this year" and that's just really dumb - I'm a fussy prick about what I drink. As a result I'm rethinking whether to go or not - I can't be fucked with the hassle if they're going to get silly about it.

[jrandom]

"Absolutely no BYO alcohol this year

ROFL.

Guess I might have to BYO something else then...

[pyrocam]

Its not that bad, saves having to lug beer/bottles around on the bike.

[Lula]

Ok thanks 007XX, will PM you closer to the date to see what time you're leaving Auckland. Meeting at AutoBahn would be perfect for me.

I think there are a couple of others heading down in the afternoon (1/2 day off work) and planning to stay the night in Taupo at a motel/hotel and then heading off to the Cold Kiwi Sat morning. Is that an option for you guys?

[Goblin]

Actually, according to the entry form it's "Absolutely no BYO alcohol this year" and that's just really dumb - I'm a fussy prick about what I drink. As a result I'm rethinking whether to go or not - I can't be fucked with the hassle if they're going to get silly about it.Well they cant possibly search everyones gear for piss, so Im willing to risk it.

[Max Preload]

Well they cant possibly search everyones gear for piss, so Im willing to risk it.

That's true... but you've still got to drink it and if it's a brand that's not for sale... who knows.

[Goblin]

That's true... but you've still got to drink it and if it's a brand that's not for sale... who knows.At a guess...by dinner time Friday, no one will give a shit what you're drinking.

[Max Preload]

At a guess...by dinner time Friday, no one will give a shit what you're drinking.

Point taken... :yes::Punk:

[007XX]

Actually, according to the entry form it's "Absolutely no BYO alcohol this year" and that's just really dumb - I'm a fussy prick about what I drink. As a result I'm rethinking whether to go or not - I can't be fucked with the hassle if they're going to get silly about it.

WTF?????:shit: Fudge that...bloody PC crampmystyle have been getting involved again...what the fark is wrong with these people??? In the 4 years I've been to the Cold Kiwi, there has never been anything else than good clean fun, so why banning BYO alcohol??? Aaarrrgghhh...

Sorry, will go back in my cage now...


Ok thanks 007XX, will PM you closer to the date to see what time you're leaving Auckland. Meeting at AutoBahn would be perfect for me.

I think there are a couple of others heading down in the afternoon (1/2 day off work) and planning to stay the night in Taupo at a motel/hotel and then heading off to the Cold Kiwi Sat morning. Is that an option for you guys?

Nah mate...We go there straight through National park, much nicer road to go on, if a little longer...

Besides, we normally get really pickled on the Friday then have an easy one on Saturday to be ok for the ride back on Sunday...

[007XX]

At a guess...by dinner time Friday, no one will give a shit what you're drinking.

hell no...by that time, I'm nearly paralytic...

WOOHOO...are we there yet???

[Goblin]

Besides, we normally get really pickled on the Friday then have an easy one on Saturday to be ok for the ride back on Sunday...:shit: Uncanny! That was my plan too! Only I have to leave early Sunday morning to marshall at the trackday at Taupo.




Are we there yet??? :eek:

[007XX]

:shit: Uncanny! That was my plan too! Only I have to leave early Sunday morning to marshall at the trackday at Taupo.

Are we there yet??? :eek:

Oh wicked!...twice the fun in one weekend! Was contemplating the possibility of going snowboarding on the Sunday, but a track day??? me need to think this over...:laugh:

[Coldrider]

The no BYO will most likely to be contain glass, from being broken & thrown.
It only takes one 'mate' of a weekend motorcyclist (who has probably driven a back up tintop) to spoil this.
I will be taking my preferred poison, and anti freeze, and drinking it there.

[pyrocam]

they sell packs cans right, not beer in styrofoam cups.

[tri boy]

Got my ticket.:Punk:

[007XX]

The no BYO will most likely to be contain glass, from being broken & thrown.
It only takes one 'mate' of a weekend motorcyclist (who has probably driven a back up tintop) to spoil this.
I will be taking my preferred poison, and anti freeze, and drinking it there.

Righto then...Plastic container of a liquid resembling kerosene will do the trick then...HA!

*I can always argue its race gas if anyone asks...*:innocent:

[Coldrider]

:puke::puke::drinknsinWell my doz of heinys won't be strapped to the tank, and bottle of drambuie will not be on the top of my pack, but they will be there.......

[Indiana_Jones]

If worse comes to worse, they'll just take it off you and throw it away (or drink it themselves more likely :p)

-Indy

[Coldrider]

If Barney or Spyda want to search me, who knows the outcome, scary...:angry2: or :drinkup: at the gate, maybe a water melon soaked in vodka....

[xgnr]

Is there anyone leaving from Auckland on the Friday?

Hi there Lula

At this stage I will be heading down on the Friday around lunch time so don't have to use a whole Day's Leave. Moderate speed (you have seen me ride...) :scooter:

Cheers

Stu

[master jedi]

:puke::puke::drinknsinWell my doz of heinys won't be strapped to the tank, and bottle of drambuie will not be on the top of my pack, but they will be there.......

same as will the mr jim beam and his brother jack,,:Punk:

[master jedi]

Actually, according to the entry form it's "Absolutely no BYO alcohol this year" and that's just really dumb - I'm a fussy prick about what I drink. As a result I'm rethinking whether to go or not - I can't be fucked with the hassle if they're going to get silly about it.


put it where no one will see,dig it in deep and you will succeed:innocent:

[shafty]

Actually, according to the entry form it's "Absolutely no BYO alcohol this year" and that's just really dumb - I'm a fussy prick about what I drink. As a result I'm rethinking whether to go or not - I can't be fucked with the hassle if they're going to get silly about it.

The Dorks. Do the calculation of how many attend, multiplied by the entry fee - it's a business now, not a Rally. (shaking head) What has the world come to when you can take your favourite tipple to The Cold Kiwi!!

[doc]

Well they cant possibly search everyones gear for piss, so Im willing to risk it.
Friggen Alchoholics pure risk taker's.

[Max Preload]

The Dorks. Do the calculation of how many attend, multiplied by the entry fee - it's a business now, not a Rally. (shaking head) What has the world come to when you can take your favourite tipple to The Cold Kiwi!!

I emailed them and apparently it's something to do with getting the liquor license - probably some red tape bullshit about not serving intoxicated persons blah blah - personal responsibility has clearly been outlawed by the powers that be. Don't get me wrong - I'm not a big drinker, but I won't be told I can't drink what I want to drink.

What's going to be available is DB ($20/doz) and Barrel51 Bourbon & Cola or Barrel71 Rum & Cola (never heard of either) and the usual lemonade/coke/fresh up/water. That's fine but I don't drink DB and I'm not gay or 11 years old so RTD's are out of the question too. To be honest I'm leaning towards not going.

[pyrocam]

I emailed them and apparently it's something to do with getting the liquor license - probably some red tape bullshit about not serving intoxicated persons blah blah - personal responsibility has clearly been outlawed by the powers that be. Don't get me wrong - I'm not a big drinker, but I won't be told I can't drink what I want to drink.

What's going to be available is DB ($20/doz) and Barrel51 Bourbon & Cola or Barrel71 Rum & Cola (never heard of either) and the usual lemonade/coke/fresh up/water. That's fine but I don't drink DB and I'm not gay or 11 years old so RTD's are out of the question too. To be honest I'm leaning towards not going.

you better be #@%@^ kidding me
the only beer is Double Brown, the second shittiest beer of NZ and its $20 a DOZEN??!?!?!

[Goblin]

To be honest I'm leaning towards not going.Oh go on! Dont be such a big girls blouse. Take ya poison of choice. Live it up while ya can.

[Max Preload]

you better be #@%@^ kidding me
the only beer is Double Brown, the second shittiest beer of NZ and its $20 a DOZEN??!?!?!

I wish I was. But that's from the horses mouth.


Oh go on! Dont be such a big girls blouse. Take ya poison of choice. Live it up while ya can.

And risk it being poured on the ground AND having to drink DB? The price is too high...

[Vagabond]

Have sent my entry off just awaiting my ticket, Bring on the HANGOVER!

[pyrocam]

I wish I was. But that's from the horses mouth.



And risk it being poured on the ground AND having to drink DB? The price is too high...

make your own moonshine in a petrol can?
(a new one or not at your leisure)


Have sent my entry off just awaiting my ticket, Bring on the HANGOVER!

I have mine in my bag, hmm, might need to rethink.

[Goblin]

And risk it being poured on the ground AND having to drink DB? The price is too high...Oh well...you win some, you lose some....but you gotta be in to win!

[Indiana_Jones]

i'm sure if we all brought some here and some there, we could make some KB rocket fuel to drink ;) lol

-Indy

[Coldrider]

Don't they know we drink proper beer now.
Will they have sniffer dogs on the gate.

[Max Preload]

Don't they know we drink proper beer now.

I can't even find my wife beater singlet, so DB is out for me!

[master jedi]

Have sent my entry off just awaiting my ticket, Bring on the HANGOVER!

uou will get a hell of a hangover if you drinj there over priced DB...........arrrrrrrrrr:drinknsin:drinknsin

[master jedi]

what db beer what were they thinking,they must of got a cheap deal on it as most places that sell the shit have to just about give it away.
At $20 a dozen they must be tied up with the ird with prices like that,ha ha ha .i will be taken my own as i all ways do .sorry cold kiwi team but i think that is piss poor on your part it was all good last year

[master jedi]

I emailed them and apparently it's something to do with getting the liquor license - probably some red tape bullshit about not serving intoxicated persons blah blah - personal responsibility has clearly been outlawed by the powers that be. Don't get me wrong - I'm not a big drinker, but I won't be told I can't drink what I want to drink.

What's going to be available is DB ($20/doz) and Barrel51 Bourbon & Cola or Barrel71 Rum & Cola (never heard of either) and the usual lemonade/coke/fresh up/water. That's fine but I don't drink DB and I'm not gay or 11 years old so RTD's are out of the question too. To be honest I'm leaning towards not going.

the bourbon 51 was ther last year and awasnt that bad,cheap knock off of wild turky:Punk:

[pyrocam]

DB is roughly $12-14 a doz in supermarkets I reckon, this is ridiculous, and being the only supply.
bet it will all run out on Friday too.

[Max Preload]

I'm of 2 minds about this whole sordid affair.

On one hand I want to go because I'd hate to see the event disappear from lack of attendance just because of petty, friendless, fun wrecking bureaucrats.

On the other hand, I'm not going to let those same bureaucrats treat me like an irresponsible child, and would be happy to thumb my nose at the liquor license gobshite. But then there's the risk someone equally petty will get anal and seize my drink at the gate or even as I'm drinking it!

There will be much deliberation required, but I think ultimately I'll go.

[pyrocam]

I'm of 2 minds about this whole sordid affair.

On one hand I want to go because I'd hate to see the event disappear from lack of attendance just because of petty, friendless, fun wrecking bureaucrats.

On the other hand, I'm not going to let those same bureaucrats treat me like an irresponsible child, and would be happy to thumb my nose at the liquor license gobshite. But then there's the risk someone equally petty will get anal and seize my drink at the gate or even as I'm drinking it!

There will be much deliberation required, but I think ultimately I'll go.

I was also re-thinking but I sent my entry form off this morning, I mean, I had already filled it in etc.

it really is a shame about the beer, they wont be checking everyones bags but then again, if you turn up when its not busy you might be unlucky.


of course
there are a couple idea's

1.) go to the grounds a couple days before and bury your stash somewhere.
2.) sit on the road and drink all your piss before you go in.
3.) bury (or hide) your stash somewhere on the way in (the road is long), there I'snt too much bush so bring a digging tool. then when you want some go for a walk.

[tri boy]

With all due respect gentlemen, I think you are being a little prissy about the alcoholic catering. and possibly you are losing site of the whole reason people go to bike rallies for.
It's about Bikes, Friends(old and new), and a non cage atmosphere.
So what if your favourite beer isn't on site, I'm sure you can get equally pissed on DB if thats your intention, if your just after a few through the day and a few at night.......well, HTFU.
Or maybe go to an Austin Car Owners convention and grizzle about the corkage on the Pinot 93.:yawn:
Focus on the important shit fellas.:yes:

[pyrocam]

So what if your favourite beer isn't on site,

It's not the 'favorite beer' that isn't available thats of concern, It's the matter of one and only one type of New Zealand's worst brew's and its sold at almost double its retail value.

I do appreciate the event is about bikes but I also believe it has a fairly well known reputation of a weekend to get pissed. its like going to a wine and cheese festival where they have all the cheese but only Hardy's Cask wine,

[Max Preload]

With all due respect gentlemen, I think you are being a little prissy about the alcoholic catering. and possibly you are losing site of the whole reason people go to bike rallies for.
It's about Bikes, Friends(old and new), and a non cage atmosphere.
So what if your favourite beer isn't on site, I'm sure you can get equally pissed on DB if thats your intention, if your just after a few through the day and a few at night.......well, HTFU.
Or maybe go to an Austin Car Owners convention and grizzle about the corkage on the Pinot 93.:yawn:
Focus on the important shit fellas.:yes:

I agree it's about enjoying yourself. Being restricted to crap like fucking DB doesn't make for much enjoyment. Like I said before, I'm not all about getting shitfaced - that doesn't interest me in the least - never has. But I do have a problem with not being able to enjoy the drink I want to enjoy, catching up with mates and if I can't do that there, I'll just do it at home.

Give the bureaucrats an inch, they take a mile. It's the principle of the matter and for me the important shit is not being subjected to other peoples petty bullshit.

[Coldrider]

Yes, I like a good beer, Heiniken, Macs sassy red, Stellas, and prepared as usual to take some nice ones, and a nip or two of something hotter.
It adds to the enjoyment and the lifestyle I choose.
Gone are the days of crap beer, and dear I say it, non-choice.

[rwh]

So what happens next year when the authorities realise that the licence conditions were being ignored, and decide not to issue one at all?

Richard

[pyrocam]

So what happens next year when the authorities realise that the licence conditions were being ignored, and decide not to issue one at all?

Richard

perhaps someone can clarify why a couple thousand bikers are not allowed to bring their own consumables onto private land and consume?

I understand the need to a license if your selling

[Max Preload]

I understand the need to a license if your selling

And that's exactly why. There's nothing to stop people gathering and drinking their own booze on private land, but when there's selling going on...

Personally, I'd rather pay a bit more at the door and have it entirely BYO.

[Coldrider]

If worst comes to worse, their license is to sell alcohol, if they loose their license, we get have to take our own, like one big BBQ picnic.
What when we can only consume food purchased there, and Mcdonalds is the only vendor....The rally is loosing the plot.
It is a gathering of Mcyclist to have a camp out, fire & beer, and talk lies & rubbish.

[janno]

I don't really drink, so this issue doesn't worry me. However, it's not rocket science that if you are planning to offer alchohol, you should have a variety. It's not that hard to organise.

And when I do have a beer, it's certainly not DB. Undrinkable crapola. And that's a technical beer taster's term too.

[jafar]

As I understand it there is :
NO BYO :gob:
NO spirits for sale :angry:
NO decent beer :eek:
NO breakfast if you pay @ the gate on the day :nono:
NO badge :shit:
NO bringing your own food :2guns:
NO lighting of fires (except theirs)

Did I miss any ?:innocent:

[Waylander]

What a shit sounding party.

[ynot slow]

They probably bought it from a liquor outlet which was selling it locally for $7.95 doz db bitter/double brown at time,our outlet which has branches in Palmy,New Plymouth and same end name as in windMILL had it cheap.

I personally enjoy most db products,but if there was only say Speights or Red,I'd drink it(just not as much)and enjoy the atmosphere,have found that drinking a beer not usually drunk by me is ok if I start with it,i.e if you like tui but red is available taste buds accept it,mostly mind over matter,after a few who cares,as for spirits take hip flask or two.

Also if you take a stubby cooler and hold it at top of can,the marshalls might not know what is in it,mind you the giveaway could be stubby cooler in middle of freezing area.

Sympathise with people who have been there before and now face restrictions on what can and can't be bought in.

[jafar]

They probably bought it from a liquor outlet which was selling it locally for $7.95 doz db bitter/double brown at time,our outlet which has branches in Palmy,New Plymouth and same end name as in windMILL had it cheap.

I personally enjoy most db products,but if there was only say Speights or Red,I'd drink it(just not as much)and enjoy the atmosphere,have found that drinking a beer not usually drunk by me is ok if I start with it,i.e if you like tui but red is available taste buds accept it,mostly mind over matter,after a few who cares,as for spirits take hip flask or two.

Also if you take a stubby cooler and hold it at top of can,the marshalls might not know what is in it,mind you the giveaway could be stubby cooler in middle of freezing area.

Sympathise with people who have been there before and now face restrictions on what can and can't be bought in.

Stolen from the entry form :

Absolutely NO BYO Alcohol this year

[Goblin]

Fark! EARTHQUAKE!!:shit:




Ooops! I think i soiled myself

[jafar]

Fark! EARTHQUAKE!!:shit:

OHHHHH BABEEEE did the earth move for you :gob:

[Goblin]

Freak me out. There was two of them! Honest!

Lost my train of thought....
Oh yes. No BYO this year. I dont see how byo would affect the rally organizers ability and judgement as far as selling to intoxicated persons goes. I wont be drinking great quantities but I will be drinking what I choose to drink. If RMCC kick people out for breaching the NO BYO then they'll only be cutting their own throats.

[paturoa]

Freak me out. There was two of them! Honest!

Geonet says nothing http://www.geonet.org.nz/earthquake/drums/index.html

Edit: sorry yes it does http://www.geonet.org.nz/earthquake/quakes/latest.html

[jafar]

Freak me out. There was two of them! Honest!

Ohh multiples, your so lucky :love:

[ynot slow]

Stolen from the entry form :

Absolutely NO BYO Alcohol this year

Just adding my thoughts as some here have said they might sneak it in,if I end up there I'll buy it on site,less shit to carry and who cares what it is,as long as it's cold,we'll be there for the friendship,meeting,drinking shitloads is something people will or won't do,the type of alcohol may not make much difference.No different than going to Dunedin and not being a speights fan,if it's all that's there to drink to bad.

[Waylander]

Just adding my thoughts as some here have said they might sneak it in,if I end up there I'll buy it on site,less shit to carry and who cares what it is,as long as it's cold,we'll be there for the friendship,meeting,drinking shitloads is something people will or won't do,the type of alcohol may not make much difference.No different than going to Dunedin and not being a speights fan,if it's all that's there to drink to bad.
It's not the booze restrictions that would keep me away (I cannot stand beer of any brand). Worse comes to worse I can have fun with out it. But not allowed to bring our own food or light our own fires to cook/keep warm/what not with?
Fuck that. I can have the same kinda fun they want to restrict us to here in town. Damned if I'm gonna pay them just for the opportunity to sleep on a soggy patch of grass.

[Max Preload]

Fuck that. I can have the same kinda fun they want to restrict us to here in town. Damned if I'm gonna pay them just for the opportunity to sleep on a soggy patch of grass.

You make a strong case for just saying "Fuck it"... :yes:

[Waylander]

Which sucks because I don't think there are many rallies of this size left.

[jafar]

Which sucks because I don't think there are many rallies of this size left.

Does suck , being treated like little kids before we get there.
I don't drink beer or RTD's usually. but no byo means i can't take in what i want to drink.
I thought this was a biker meet , not the kindy club

[Vagabond]

Which sucks because I don't think there are many rallies of this size left.

Shit and here I was thinking it was all about the ride there and back!
With a few extra's like beer good company (like minded) etc..:yawn:

[Waylander]

Shit and here I was thinking it was all about the ride there and back!
With a few extra's like beer good company (like minded) etc..:yawn:
Can do that any weekend of the year. The booze and good company I get every Thursday or whenever I happen to go to another town that has KBers.

This is a Rally ,it should be more than just a bunch of bikers being watched over like chicks by a mother hen.

[cindymay]

This sounds like fun but probably too cold. Are many riding up from Wellington I can hook up with? Friday or Saturday will be okay for me.

Lots of thermals sound necessary and I have been spoilt with Aus weather in the last few weeks so not sure about the cold - anyone nice going who wants to keep me warm at night?

[blacksheep]

This sounds like fun but probably too cold. Are many riding up from Wellington I can hook up with? Friday or Saturday will be okay for me.

Lots of thermals sound necessary and I have been spoilt with Aus weather in the last few weeks so not sure about the cold - anyone nice going who wants to keep me warm at night?

setting off from bp metro(corner ferguson+princess) at 9am sat there will be a few of us travelling up at a leisurley pace,would be great to have an xtra k'ber along:scooter::Punk:

[phantom]

I'll be going up about midday Friday or thereabouts

[Mumbles]

As I understand it there is :
NO BYO :gob:
NO spirits for sale :angry:
NO decent beer :eek:
NO breakfast if you pay @ the gate on the day :nono:
NO badge :shit:
NO bringing your own food :2guns:
NO lighting of fires (except theirs)

Did I miss any ?:innocent:

No Bikes (only cars and Trucks)
No drugs :innocent:
No helmets
No leathers

Next year will be even better!!
I'm sure what is said and what is done will be totally different, they have to take all reasonable steps to make sure that they meet their legal requirements to get the liquor license

If they followed the law to the letter they wouldn't sell much on site as they cannot serve intoxicated persons :sick: can they? :yes:

Turn up have fun, wait and see!

[Holy Roller]

There is always plenty of hot food for breakfast, just not bacon and eggs if not prepaid.
Most of the patrons usually dont feel like any breakfast:sick:
just a bit of the hair of the dog:innocent:

Always bring my own food apart from what is prepaid for. Cheese toasties over the fire with flame grilled venison are just devine. (run out of venison, eye fillet will have to do this year)

[doc]

I thought this was a biker meet , not the kindy club

What sort of bikers ever followed rules . Most just do what they think they can get away with and if it happens, it happens. Fu.k me next you there will be a speed limit and noise restrictions. You going to follow them too ? Some people need an excuse not to face the challenge. It might even rain and be cold ferk that... if that happens I'm heading straight back home.
Where there is a will there is a way

[Indiana_Jones]

So, who wants to help keep me warm in my tent? :D

-Indy

[Coldrider]

So, who wants to help keep me warm in my tent? :D

-Indy
Katie is the only one brainwashed to wanna do that

[Goblin]

As I understand it there is :

NO bringing your own food :2guns:
NO lighting of fires (except theirs)



It's not the booze restrictions that would keep me away (I cannot stand beer of any brand). Worse comes to worse I can have fun with out it. But not allowed to bring our own food or light our own fires to cook/keep warm/what not with?
Fuck that. I can have the same kinda fun they want to restrict us to here in town. Damned if I'm gonna pay them just for the opportunity to sleep on a soggy patch of grass.Dont know where you guys got no BYO food from. The fires are provided so there's really no need to light them anywhere else. I'm guessing you two must be CK virgins.
Waylander, if it's too cold and there's too many rules for you, you could always go on the Girls Warm Kiwi at Awakeri Hotsprings instead. :innocent:

[master jedi]

you can light fires by your tents we have done in the past 5 years you just have to get it your self from rrmc they do supply it(and its dry):yes:
the best way to get your piss in is in a fuel can done it before.just remember to check to see if its drinkable first though hha ha ha :rockon:

[Bonez]

If I end up going I'll invest in a large thermas to contain a liquid to keep my inards warm.

[Bonez]

So, who wants to help keep me warm in my tent? :D

-IndyI'm sure there's plenty of sheep on the way you can pick up.

[Waylander]

Dont know where you guys got no BYO food from. The fires are provided so there's really no need to light them anywhere else. I'm guessing you two must be CK virgins.
Waylander, if it's too cold and there's too many rules for you, you could always go on the Girls Warm Kiwi at Awakeri Hotsprings instead. :innocent:

Been on bigger rallies so this one wont bother me if I miss it.

[NUTBAR]

waylander, if it's too cold and there's too many rules for you, you could always go on the Girls Warm Kiwi at Awakeri Hotsprings instead. :innocent:

:lol::killingme:rofl:

[007XX]

:lol::killingme:rofl:

Yeah, exactly...In the last 4 years, I'm still waiting for a really cold one...and I ain't talking about a beer.

I don't drink Bourbon or beer...It'd be interesting to know whether they think they might be allowed to do body search :lol:

[Meekey_Mouse]

Hmm... newbie question here: I get REALLY cold hands even in Taupo, so I'm expecting it will be worse at Waiuoru, any one have any suggestions on gloves that will keep them really warm? Is wool or thermal gloves better?:confused:

[Coldrider]

Hmm... newbie question here: I get REALLY cold hands even in Taupo, so I'm expecting it will be worse at Waiuoru, any one have any suggestions on gloves that will keep them really warm? Is wool or thermal gloves better?:confused:

Have you got Hot grips fitted to your MC, if not, you are not doing yourself any favours.

[Coldrider]

Hmm... newbie question here: I get REALLY cold hands even in Taupo, so I'm expecting it will be worse at Waiuoru, any one have any suggestions on gloves that will keep them really warm? Is wool or thermal gloves better?:confused:

Sorry, do mean gloves to wear at the rally, I wear themal type, cheap as chips at any outdoor store, beware ,they melt in excessive heat, as per open fire.

[007XX]

Hmm... newbie question here: I get REALLY cold hands even in Taupo, so I'm expecting it will be worse at Waiuoru, any one have any suggestions on gloves that will keep them really warm? Is wool or thermal gloves better?:confused:

A good trick or two: Go to Kathmandu and you can get mini (palm size) gel pockets that when you bend them, there is a chemical reaction and they get very warm for about 2 hours...

Another one is to have a pair of possum gloves inside your normal gloves...not very efficient for when you're riding, but great while standing around the fire.

And let's not forget the heaven sent hot water bottle:love:

Last but not least, get massively drunk on DB:sick:

[Sparky Bills]

Id like to go this year, but think im going to run out of time to get sorted.

So maybe next year.

[Coldrider]

Last but not least, get massively drunk on DB:sick:

Oy...who is going to take responsibility for that, anyway at $20 a doz oversweetened DB that may not be possible.

[007XX]

Oy...who is going to take responsibility for that, anyway at $20 a doz oversweetened DB that may not be possible.

:laugh: :bleh:

Doesn't appeal, huh? Oh well, we can always siphon off tree sap, and see if its any good?:innocent:

[Sparky Bills]

:laugh: :bleh:

Doesn't appeal, huh? Oh well, we can always siphon off tree sap, and see if its any good?:innocent:


Would probably taste better than Stones Ginger Wine!!:shutup:

[007XX]

Would probably taste better than Stones Ginger Wine!!:shutup:

Wasn't that what they gave as a commemorative bottle for the 30th Cold Kiwi??
Still haven't opened mine...I'm curious to see what will happen in 10 years and about 5 house moves...:laugh:

[Sparky Bills]

Wasn't that what they gave as a commemorative bottle for the 30th Cold Kiwi??
Still haven't opened mine...I'm curious to see what will happen in 10 years and about 5 house moves...:laugh:


Im sure its for sale there most years.

I even saw it for sale in the local New World earlier this year!!
I found it alot easier just to take a 1.75 of Beam! :innocent:
Let just say my bag was much lighter on the way home:innocent::first:

[Coldrider]

Would probably taste better than Stones Ginger Wine!!:shutup:
Can make anything high octane using super-yeast.:drinknsin:puke::shit:

[007XY]

A couple of us have a tradition of a few(lots) Jamieson's Irish whiskeys at the Kiwi.. I bet they won't be selling that there.. so as usual we'll take our own..guess there's gonna be a long queue as every bag/pannier/trailer is searched..yeah right!!!:shit:

[Mumbles]

A little off topic... but
Has anyone been over the "paraparas" from Whanganui to Raetihi over the last few weeks? just looking at this as a possible mission to the kiwi this year instead of the SH1 straight :zzzz: roads?
Last time I went over there was about 4 months ago and the road had lots of roadworks so just needed to know if its more biker friendly :yes:

[Max Preload]

...from Whanganui to Raetihi...

Where's this Whanganui place?

[Mumbles]

dont get me started... my spelling is crap as it is.... so whats your point?!
ALL i wanted to know is about the road conditions, not my Pakeha V's Maori place name's.

[Krusti]

Hmm... newbie question here: I get REALLY cold hands even in Taupo, so I'm expecting it will be worse at Waiuoru, any one have any suggestions on gloves that will keep them really warm? Is wool or thermal gloves better?:confused:

I keep my hands down meon3s top.....warmmmmmmmm.:Punk:

[shafty]

Hmm... newbie question here: I get REALLY cold hands even in Taupo, so I'm expecting it will be worse at Waiuoru, any one have any suggestions on gloves that will keep them really warm? Is wool or thermal gloves better?:confused:

I wore "thermal" (as in outdoor shoppy type) gloves inside my bike gloves on the Southern Cross and they were marvellous - made a huge diff.

[Lucy]

A little off topic... but
Has anyone been over the "paraparas" from Whanganui to Raetihi over the last few weeks? just looking at this as a possible mission to the kiwi this year instead of the SH1 straight :zzzz: roads?
Last time I went over there was about 4 months ago and the road had lots of roadworks so just needed to know if its more biker friendly :yes:


Went down in a car last week, not many road works, but it was the weekend, not sure if that makes a diff. Wished I was on my bike.

[magicfairy]

Hmm... newbie question here: I get REALLY cold hands even in Taupo, so I'm expecting it will be worse at Waiuoru, any one have any suggestions on gloves that will keep them really warm? Is wool or thermal gloves better?:confused:

I got some merino glove liners - Ice Breaker brand - they really help. Very fine wool so fit under gloves easily, and gives you something to keep your hands warm when not on the bike.

[Mumbles]

Went down in a car last week, not many road works, but it was the weekend, not sure if that makes a diff. Wished I was on my bike.

Thanks Lucy, just what I needed to know
Nick

[Gibbo13p]

Would probably taste better than Stones Ginger Wine!!:shutup:

Mix that with Db and it'll taste great!:Punk:

[Bonez]

Mix that with Db and it'll taste great!:Punk:You sad thing lol. Hey welcome to the madhouse Gibbo.

[Mumbles]

just read this on the Cold Kiwi web site
20 August 2007
2007 Cold Kiwi No 33
With less than 2 weeks to go to the 33rd Cold Kiwi there has been a lot of enquiry about the No BYO rules for this year.
One of the reasons for this was because of a road fatality in the early hours of Saturday morning last year and also because of the huge amount of broken glass on the site.
Initially some people thought the BYO also applied to food, it was not intended that way however Onsite Caterers do an awesome job. Our apologies to those with special dietary requirements.
This year our liquor licence requirements are very strict and will incorporate a supervised area from which liquor can be purchased and consumed.
The club has also been advised that the Police will be operating an intensive road safety campaign
The good thing is that there will be a 33rd Cold Kiwi this year and also the club is planning to introduce flushing toilets for year year’s event in 2008 and then the 35th in 2009.

Could this be the end of the kiwi as we know it? :(

[don rocard]

If I am not adult enough to have a drink at my tent and enjoy what was known as the Cold Kiwi I think next year it will be a miss.This is absolutely stupid stuff.So I will have to go to a certain area and be supervised if I want a drink.:Oi:

[Mumbles]

One of the reasons for this was because of a road fatality in the early hours of Saturday morning last year
Its not going to stop drink drivers is it?



and also because of the huge amount of broken glass on the site.
When I went to Aussie for the V'8s (Bathurst) they checked out van for Glass at the gate of the camp ground, this is a easy check at the gate when they process your tickets? arnt those ginger wine bottles glass?



The good thing is that there will be a 33rd Cold Kiwi this year and also the club is planning to introduce flushing toilets for year year’s event in 2008 and then the 35th in 2009.
"wow there buddy" whos going to the kiddie party next year?

I quoted my own post... what a nob :confused: I'm there this year, wonder what its going to be like? went to a wedding once where they didnt have any Drinks... :eek: shoot me :Pokey: hope this will be different

[ali]

You poor thirsty sods ( was going to put Bastards, but thats a liitle rough )

I don't think you will have too many issues taking your favourite tipple on to the site as logistically they wont be checking everyones bags, as by the time they did, it would be time to turn round and go home again.

Just don't be too obvious in your smuggling attempts, or give the folks on the gate a hard time and you'll be fine.

More importantly, what the bloody hell have you lot got against DB ?,you'll almost be in the heart of Tui territory.

[blacksheep]

anybody know what the band/s are this year?

[Holy Roller]

My understanding of the accident last year was mechanical failure of the steering of the trike. Alcohol played its part in that a decission was made to head off home in the early hours of the morning. Would the outcome have been different if alcohol was not a factor?

Those around where I camp usually get on the turps Friday night and use the rest of the time to recover before heading off home:headbang:After what some would have called "having a great time".:sick::rockon:
:dodge::dodge::dodge:

[007XY]

Currently considering this one again...(would be my first North Island rally) will sort my mind out in the next few weeks...

I went with a mate 9 years ago..he said it was fun so I thought "what the hey" .. now been to every one since, took my girlfriend 4 years ago..now she's my wife and she's riding her own VTR250 this year.. look forward to 'the Kiwi' every year.. hope you decide to come..:beer:

[Goblin]

Got my ticket in the mail last week :cool: so I'm commited. I'm going with an open mind regarding the no BYO. Dont make a fuss about it and we should be ok. :D

One week to go!:banana:

[Vagabond]

Got my ticket in the mail last week :cool: so I'm commited. I'm going with an open mind regarding the no BYO. Dont make a fuss about it and we should be ok. :D

One week to go!:banana:

Yeah got mine a couple days ago as well, might catch up if i'm sober enough to recognise anyone!
Bring it on!:apint:

[Wolf]

My ticket's safely in my wallet and the bike is undergoing a few mods to improve its load-carrying ability.

Enjoyed the CK last year, intend to do so again and catch up with a few more KBers

[NUTBAR]

Does the kb crew all camp together?
if so where?

[phantom]

Fot the last few years a bunch of us have set up camp down the "road" on the right , first or second campsite on the left, not too close to the portaloos :sick:

[doc]

Fot the last few years a bunch of us have set up camp down the "road" on the right , first or second campsite on the left, not too close to the portaloos :sick:
Excellent directions, all male's will understand . Probably loose Goblin with instructions that simple. Women need the GPS coords. And don't forget the weather forecast, so they know what to wear.

[Wolf]

Excellent directions, all male's will understand . Probably loose Goblin with instructions that simple. Women need the GPS coords. And don't forget the weather forecast, so they know what to wear.
FYI: Goblin managed to find us last year at that location. She didn't want to camp near us, tho', can't think why...


And on a Cold Kiwi related note: big ups to Roj who fashioned up a couple of bits of metal into pannier supports for my bike to keep the pannier bags off the hot exhaust.

I've got to put some rubber beading around the edge to protect the pannier straps and get some bungee cords to secure them but the worked fine when I tested them on the way back from his place this afternoon.

It was Roj who modified up an old tail rack so it'd fit on my bike, too, so my bike's now fitted out to carry my gear to the Cold Kiwi properly (rather than a pack bungeed to the seat and rear fender like last year).

Looks really good.

[Goblin]

Excellent directions, all male's will understand . Probably loose Goblin with instructions that simple. Women need the GPS coords. And don't forget the weather forecast, so they know what to wear.What you talkin 'bout Willis? Calling me loose!:nono:


FYI: Goblin managed to find us last year at that location. She didn't want to camp near us, tho', can't think why...There's a good reason I didn't camp there and it wasn't you guys. Was too close to the Sulphur City tent and Todd/Stan likes to do some late night plowing on his tractor. I need all the beauty sleep I can get.:innocent: