Thundercross valley

[Rupe]

Has anyone been down recently, or know if it's open at the moment?

And is there a phone number.

Thanks

[scott411]

yes it is open

call James on 09 2333117

[Wellyman]

Open. But when its wet mate, its fucken sloppy. I would wait till it dries up a bit.
I have ridden while it has been wet, and its fucken shit, alot of slippery clay and pushing, pulling and sliding down hills on your arse.
WM

[GR81]

Open. But when its wet mate, its fucken sloppy. I would wait till it dries up a bit.

maybe you just had sloppy seconds? :spanking:

[Rupe]

Open. But when its wet mate, its fucken sloppy. I would wait till it dries up a bit.
I have ridden while it has been wet, and its fucken shit, alot of slippery clay and pushing, pulling and sliding down hills on your arse.
WM

yeah, just getting a bit bored with woodhill. No disrespect to the boys a the sandpit though, they are doing a grand job, just been up there to much. I supose I'll have to see how much rain we get, and ring first (thanks for the number Scott).

[Danger]

Yeah I went out to the sand pit today. It ain't much of a challenge anymore with all the flat fast straights but I guess they are catering for the masses. I wish Greg Power would bring back his twilight rides.

[chop]

You need to ride more of the single track up there danger theres alot more to that place than what people ride regulary you should know that!

[Danger]

Chop you know me. Yesterday I rode most of my favourite single track twice. And the MX track. Gets a bit boring after that as I've done it all hundreds of times. And yes, I did do all the tighter new tracks which are cool. Most guys that I lead around have not seen many of the trails that I take them on. We even make our own. Don't get me wrong I'm grateful the park is available but the single trails are not that demanding physically.
I just think its nice to get a bit of a work out on the whoops in between the trails and its great for the skills rather than full throttle down the flat straights which is real boring. There is even a short 2 minute circuit which we used to ride between single tracks which used to be fast and whooped. Now it is flat and fast and just not the same fun, my group agreed. I like to come away from my ride tired. But I realise that my views are probabaly not the norm and its catering for the masses.
Just my opinion which I'm entitled too and not trying to offend you or anyone else. Perhaps if I rode a big diesel trailbike I would like flat trails too.:girlfight:

[Rupe]

Chop you know me. Yesterday I rode most of my favourite single track twice. And the MX track. Gets a bit boring after that as I've done it all hundreds of times. And yes, I did do all the tighter new tracks which are cool. Most guys that I lead around have not seen many of the trails that I take them on. We even make our own. Don't get me wrong I'm grateful the park is available but the single trails are not that demanding physically.
I just think its nice to get a bit of a work out on the whoops in between the trails and its great for the skills rather than full throttle down the flat straights which is real boring. There is even a short 2 minute circuit which we used to ride between single tracks which used to be fast and whooped. Now it is flat and fast and just not the same fun, my group agreed. I like to come away from my ride tired. But I realise that my views are probabaly not the norm and its catering for the masses.
Just my opinion which I'm entitled too and not trying to offend you or anyone else. Perhaps if I rode a big diesel trailbike I would like flat trails too.:girlfight:

Just wondering where else you like to ride as you seem to go for the same sort of tracks I enjoy riding.

[A&R]

Were you there on Sunday Rupcopp? as seen a gagsgas 200 just parked up on the entrance to the kids area. I was up there with the kids.

[Danger]

Just wondering where else you like to ride as you seem to go for the same sort of tracks I enjoy riding.

Well its all pretty limited these days to organised rides really. There are not the options that there used to be. I ride the bike park when there is nothing else on just to get a ride in. I was going to do the Enduro in Woodhill this weekend but there are no day licences for National events so I might end up doing Ken Fells. Even though riding around in circles bores me these days its either that or the bike park again.
Waitemata Club do excellant twilight rides in Riverhead over summer which are a must do on a Friday evening, then you can ride Sunday again and get two rides in over the weekend.

[Buddy L]

with my working hours i wil be doing as many of the waitemata twilight rides as i can. No work on friday:)

[Rupe]

Were you there on Sunday Rupcopp? as seen a gagsgas 200 just parked up on the entrance to the kids area. I was up there with the kids. Yeah I was up there sunday, you should of come up and said hi. I've got Black/grey fox pants, and normally a t-shirt, and ride gumby!

[Rupe]

Well its all pretty limited these days to organised rides really. There are not the options that there used to be. I ride the bike park when there is nothing else on just to get a ride in. I was going to do the Enduro in Woodhill this weekend but there are no day licences for National events so I might end up doing Ken Fells. Even though riding around in circles bores me these days its either that or the bike park again.
Waitemata Club do excellant twilight rides in Riverhead over summer which are a must do on a Friday evening, then you can ride Sunday again and get two rides in over the weekend.


Thanks, I'll def keep an eye out for the twilight rides.

[Rupe]

Just wondering if anyone knows if what thunderpark will be like Sat, I've tried to call but get no reply.

[scott411]

yes it will be to the best of my knowledge

James is a farmer 1st, so most likely be out on the farm untill dark, try him then

[Rupe]

yes it will be to the best of my knowledge

James is a farmer 1st, so most likely be out on the farm untill dark, try him then


Sorry scott, it will be what to the best of your knowledge?

I was going to ring him and ask what condition it's in, but if you know please let us know.

Thanks

[cheese]

Look out for Booom and I in the blue van.

[scott411]

talking to guys that were out thier last weekend,

James was out on the bulldozer fixing some of the tracks, it was still pretty wet but defiantly rideable,

[barty5]

be there sunday orange ss-ve if it gets down the drive nice spotlessly clean (for now) white yz

[Rupe]

Look out for Booom and I in the blue van.

Sweet, I'll be there first thing on the yellow gasgas, with my mate on a old kdx. It's our first time riding mud so I guess we'll be slower till we get used to it. Come and say hi, be good to meet some kb'ers.

Thanks for that scott, just spoke to James and he said it's pretty good at the mo.

Enjoy the new bike barty.

[barty5]

so who is going saturday and whose going sunday fucked if i can can till now

[B0000M]

cheese & B0000M early sat.

[Rupe]

so who is going saturday and whose going sunday fucked if i can can till now

Saturday morning.

[cheese]

What time do they open

Sunday is going to rain so you'll be slip sliding away on Sunday

[Taz]

Tarawera trail ride Down near Whakatane this weekend. I'm going. The trails are fantastic. Those who are sick of the riding area's around Auckland should journey further afield. Make a weekend of it. It's not that far away.
Andy.

[Rupe]

What time do they open

Sunday is going to rain so you'll be slip sliding away on Sunday

They open at 9am

[scott411]

Tarawera trail ride Down near Whakatane this weekend. I'm going. The trails are fantastic. Those who are sick of the riding area's around Auckland should journey further afield. Make a weekend of it. It's not that far away.
Andy.


Tarawera is a great place to ride, its definatly worth the drive, i think this would be thier last ride of the season as well,

[cheese]

Man what a blast there today. the track is in great condition! All the easy loop has been bulldozed and most of teh hard track is pretty good too. there is a really nasty spot that I found a way to avoid, otherwise mint!

Hey Rupecopp, did you guys make it out ok?

[Rupe]

Man what a blast there today. the track is in great condition! All the easy loop has been bulldozed and most of teh hard track is pretty good too. there is a really nasty spot that I found a way to avoid, otherwise mint!

Hey Rupecopp, did you guys make it out ok?

yeah, it was sweet. Although Dave struggled a bit tho.

Mint place to ride.

And saw some dude ripping round with a helmet cam on, just wondered if that was anyone from here, and if they're going to post the vid.

[barty5]

well took bike out today for 1st run fuckin awsome love it althought it did come back lookin more brown than white kind a two wheeled misile handles very will lot more positve in the steering nice response on the thortle was a bloody good day just started to rain as we were half way through the A loop on our last run so was well timed

[cheese]

Yeah I thought it was getting a bit wet towards the end of the day (sunday) and that you guys might be stuck in a bog!!. It was mint on Sat. Their was a perfect mix of mud pits and tracks to suit everyone. If it keeps dry I'll head out there next time too. There is some great jumps out there too!! It would be cool if they could put a couple of table tops out there for newwer riders to build some jumping confidence.

[Reckless]

Great to hear the place is dryer and been bulldozed. thanks for the feedback. Might have to head out there soon!

[cheese]

Yeah parts were lumpy, but overall it was great. Found some cool new tracks too. One was the muddy bog from hell and the other was a awesome alternative to the horrible pellets.

[Reckless]

KB day at Thunder with cheese as our guide!

[barty5]

Yeah parts were lumpy, but overall it was great. Found some cool new tracks too. One was the muddy bog from hell and the other was a awesome alternative to the horrible pellets.

gee that must have been that last bush section on the a loop side steped that bout half way throughjust before the second crossing had young fella with us no way i was going to carry bike through that shitty mess did look like someone had tried.

[cheese]

LOL I think that we should have a KB day there soon. Who can take a BBQ???

[barty5]

LOL I think that we should have a KB day there soon. Who can take a BBQ???

i think i should have room to fit 4 bike and a bbq what yah think got a spare trailer now that is also set up for three large bikes plus one smaller one across the back can only use every other weekend but

[Wellyman]

LOL I think that we should have a KB day there soon. Who can take a BBQ???
I have been meaning to organize one last year. Im happy to organize a KB dirt ride this summer.
WM

[dammad1]

I know the place like the back of my hand and can't wait to get out there again this summer.

[Reckless]

Mind you we might have to wait for it to dry again with this damn weather we've got now!!

[dammad1]

Mind you we might have to wait for it to dry again with this damn weather we've got now!!

Yeah I knew I should have gone out there on saturday! Damit!

[cheese]

a good week of dry weather should sort it aye?

[dammad1]

a good week of dry weather should sort it aye?

If you get alot of wind with a good air temp it does dry out reasonably fast but in the winter time it just doesn't get warm enough.

[A&R]

KB day at Thunder with cheese as our guide!

Sounds like fun, give me a pm when you all go.:niceone: I usually get hold of a 4metre trailer so can get more than 5 bikes on it possiblly bbq ( if some one has one mines permanantly fixed)
Never been to Thunderx or kimmies before so looking forward to doing a few rounds there on clay rather than sand.:woohoo:

[cheese]

Yeah I'm looking forward to another day out there. Great family place for riding. I'm out for the next two weeks though (got to move mother in law and then painting the house the next)

[dammad1]

I was hoping to get out there this weekend but it looks like the rain might be setting in.

[barty5]

I was hoping to get out there this weekend but it looks like the rain might be setting in.

yup rain on and off till friday there is 3 rides one each day over labour weekend all within 15 minutes of tokoroa lookin at doin the sunday or monday at this stage if any one is keen

[dammad1]

yup rain on and off till friday there is 3 rides one each day over labour weekend all within 15 minutes of tokoroa lookin at doin the sunday or monday at this stage if any one is keen

I'm planning on going down to a ride at Matata on labour weekend, same place as the second round of the GNCC.

[Pierce]

I got out there last Saturday. Wasn't too bad. Some wet boggy parts but for the most it was good. The A-track was bogged to hell though.

First time out there and was pretty impressed. Hanging out to ride kimmys