Anzac Coro overnight adventure ride.

[deanohit]

Thought it would be fun for the people who can't make it down to the Capital Coast Adventure ride to have a play on that weekend as well.
Planning on having a fun weekend of riding and relaxing. :wari:

Friday: I'm going to ride up to Thames on the Friday arvo and stay at the Kauaeranga DOC site not far from Thames, having fun on the roads on the way.

Saturday: If you want you can meet me at the Kopu pub car park 10am Saturday morning, for a cruisy ride up the coast to Tapu, then over the hill to Corroglen, then onto the 309, lunch and fuel up at Corromandel town, last fuel at Colville, then the ride up to Fletcher Bay where we camp for the night.

Sunday: Around a 9am start heading for Stoney Bay, then back track down to Waikawau Bay and out to Corromandel via Kennedy Bay. Then back over the 309, lunch at Corroglen.
We'll cut back over from Corroglen to Tapu instead.

Any suggestions of different routes or timing, let me know, may be able to alter the plan. ;)

Edit: Forgot to mention that we will be in tents, and you will need to bring some dinner and breakfast.

[Henk]

Have done that ride, complete with camping and without the tracks a couple of times. Excellent way to spend a weekend. Can't make it but have fun.

[tri boy]

Sounds like a great alternative for those not on the CCA.:cool:
Any new adv riders that can source a tent should consider this ride, great gravel roads, great scenery, and interesting points of interest along the way, (square Kauri tree etc)
Enjoy.:chase:

[xwhatsit]

(square Kauri tree etc)

Is that the one they grew in a kerosene tin from a seedling?

[tri boy]

I don't think kerosine tins had been invented when this tree was a seedling.<_<

[kevfromcoro]

Look what i just got my gruby paws on....

[deanohit]

Awesome mate, ya keen to do some looking around at different roads up there some time in the next few weeks then aye?

[deanohit]

Also, when heading north, the last fuel is at Colville if any one has worries, it's only 28km from there to fletcher bay.

[Rosie]

I'll be keen to do a ride like this at a later stage, so I'll be interested to see where you go.

I'm in the process of convincing a friend to hire a DR250 from Coromoto so she can give the adventure thing a go. :D

[deanohit]

I'll be keen to do a ride like this at a later stage, so I'll be interested to see where you go.

I'm in the process of convincing a friend to hire a DR250 from Coromoto so she can give the adventure thing a go. :D

I'd be keen to do it again if you and Clint want company. :2thumbsup

[tri boy]

Kanny is showing signs of interest in this ride.:sunny:
Shuffling shift hours etc will be part of her details for the weekend.
Plus the oppressive tri boy will be wobbling his way around the CCA, so a "break out" will be easy.:woohoo:

[deanohit]

Sounds good mate, be cool to see Bumble in action on the gravel!

[EJK]

Look what i just got my gruby paws on....

Haha! Wicked! :Punk::Punk::Punk:

[deanohit]

Noticed the rear rack mate, will be handy for
http://i253.photobucket.com/albums/hh71/dhit/extras/30112277-M.jpg

[EJK]

Fuk no, You'll empty his keg like last time :rofl:

[kevfromcoro]

Noticed the rear rack mate, will be handy for
http://i253.photobucket.com/albums/hh71/dhit/extras/30112277-M.jpg

shit..thats a good idea....
never thought of that..
ya reckon 50ltrs will be enough for the weekend??

[deanohit]

Only if theres the 6 of us again. XD

[kevfromcoro]

Only if theres the 6 of us again. XD

wasnt thinking about the others..
the 50ltrs is just for u and me....

[$CENSLS1$]

Could be keen for this, fingers crossed with the rear tyre this time..have a new joiner link and tube on the bike now so this might be the perfect test ride for them..haha

Brent I'm still getting around to sending your tube back!I havn't forgotten, will be on its way before the end of the week!!Promise! :banana:

[deanohit]

wasnt thinking about the others..
the 50ltrs is just for u and me....
Oh, well if thats the case I'm sure we could strap a keg on the back of my bike then! :drinknsin

And Censls, would be cool to have you along mate, especially with a good chain this time. :lol:

[$CENSLS1$]

And Censls, would be cool to have you along mate, especially with a good chain this time. :lol:

I thought I had a good chain last time!!!Haha, will need to organise some kind of carrier this time around to bring all my crap.

Tom bringing the little Honda along again this time around?

[deanohit]

Be cool if he does.
Kanny may be bringing the Volty Scrambler, so we will have at least one cool retro bike along.

[kanny]

YEP YEP me coming :banana:

[$CENSLS1$]

Goodstuff, will try get TrustMe to bring the Scrambler along again too:devil2:

[deanohit]

Mean, will be cool to have a true blue scrambler along since Triboy is going down to the CCAdvride.

[kevfromcoro]

Just got back from Whangarei...picked the bike up.....all sweet.
left Thames and up the coast.nice evening..the sea was flat..the sun was shineing.started to chuck the bike around a bit....shit this fun..didnt want to go home...so i didnt..straight passed my place and up the coast for a bit more riding..BTW a mate of mine is coming...MadMike..not a KBer...he is allways good ror a laugh..not sure what he is riding..got a shed full of bikes...
he just done the wentworth valley track on a Honda 100cc postie bike..with a knobbley on it.

[MXNUT]

Broken hills road has slip at south end which will stop you from going right the way through.
Neavesville road starts off as gravel road then turns into steep slippery rocky trail whick is good for trials bikes and moto x bikes only when the whether is good. impassable when wet.
rest of the ride sound good though, have done it many times myself.
Will be down at welly that weekend though !!

[deanohit]

Broken hills road has slip at south end which will stop you from going right the way through.
Neavesville road starts off as gravel road then turns into steep slippery rocky trail whick is good for trials bikes and moto x bikes only when the whether is good. impassable when wet.
rest of the ride sound good though, have done it many times myself.
Will be down at welly that weekend though !!

Right, Broken Hills is out then. :(
We'll cut across from Corroglen to tapu then just to get a bit more gravel. :banana:
Think I'll do the Neavesville on the way up then.

[trustme]

Trustme can't get a leave pass from the war office
Oh well , next time
Have started planning a nth ride , will keep you posted
Not for 6 weeks or so
Have a great weekend

[glice]

what time do you think you will be in coromandel town on saturday?

[deanohit]

what time do you think you will be in coromandel town on saturday?

Planning a relaxed pace and into Corro town between 11-12 for lunch

[glice]

Planning a relaxed pace and into Corro town between 11-12 for lunch

ok, I've got work till about 3ish and was wondering if I would be able to make it in time for the last night and day.
Whats the ride like from coro to fletcher bay? I could just meet up there.

[deanohit]

Distance wise it isn't to far, and the gravel is easy.

Be cool to meet you up there mate, you gonna ride the CBRR?

[glice]

Distance wise it isn't to far, and the gravel is easy.

Be cool to meet you up there mate, you gonna ride the CBRR?

Sweet, will be cool if I can make it, havnt been on a kb adventure ride before.

ha, na I've got a 94 klr250 aswell. I've been waiting for a chance to give it a proper run.

how far will it be between fuel stops?

would you be able to pm me your phone number so I can text you if I am going to come?

[deanohit]

Sweet, will be cool if I can make it, havnt been on a kb adventure ride before.

ha, na I've got a 94 klr250 aswell. I've been waiting for a chance to give it a proper run.

how far will it be between fuel stops?

would you be able to pm me your phone number so I can text you if I am going to come?
Haha, sounds good mate. Fuel won't be a problem, last fuel is at Colville, and the bikes don't use much cruising on the gravel. :niceone:

PM on its way.

[glice]

Haha, sounds good mate. Fuel won't be a problem, last fuel is at Colville, and the bikes don't use much cruising on the gravel.

PM on its way.

Sweet, I'll give you a text either way on the saturday.

cool, I was just wondering if I would have to try find a jerry can, but should be sweet.

[deanohit]

Sweet, I'll give you a text either way on the saturday.

cool, I was just wondering if I would have to try find a jerry can, but should be sweet.

I'll carry 2 litres spare, just in case.
I know I won't be needing it on this ride. :banana:

[kevfromcoro]

Pleased with the bike..its ideall for the Coast Rd.
Been a bit wet last couple of days..so have been pulling bits of it and putting them back on again,,,as we do.cleaned out the carbs..air cleaner.spark plug..oiled all the cables.etc..etc..
Took it for a ride yesterday..Wahoo..80ks on the sand..spitting big rooster tails out the rear....took it up the Te-Puru river...great fun..found a few deep parts..and got my boots full of water...shit cold.
Adventure bikes....what fun..

[deanohit]

Hahaha, sounding great Kev!

[$CENSLS1$]

Anyone got a spare spot in their tent??Got f'all space on the KLX to carry anything, all has to go in my pack which only fits a sleeping bag..haha.

Anyone from Auckland keen to head down?If I can find a spot in a tent will be keen to head down Saturday morning (early) if anyone else is interested?

[glice]

Anyone got a spare spot in their tent??Got f'all space on the KLX to carry anything, all has to go in my pack which only fits a sleeping bag..haha.

Anyone from Auckland keen to head down?If I can find a spot in a tent will be keen to head down Saturday morning (early) if anyone else is interested?

I'm planning on heading down and tying a tent to the back of the bike.
but have work till probly around 3 so will be heading down after then.

[tri boy]

The old concrete emplacement on the shore line makes for a good shelter.(Fletcher Bay)

[deanohit]

The old concrete emplacement on the shore line makes for a good shelter.(Fletcher Bay)
Yea cheers for that mate, just gotta remember the ground is hard in there. :pinch:

[kevfromcoro]

Allways rember yrs ago..was riding a triumph.tiger 100...sort of had a wee girly on the back..we used to head out in the country ..found a paddock full of cows..then would go and tell the cow to piss off ...and left us nice warm patch to lie down in...funny but true...think my 1st son was conceived in the middle of a paddock

[glice]

did part of the wires track yesterday. will we be doing anything like that?
do many people sleep in their riding gear? I dont think I can fit a sleeping bag in my back pack.

[xwhatsit]

Tom bringing the little Honda along again this time around?

Sorry lads, would love to, but I'm poor and uni's keeping me busy lately. Next time though!

[deanohit]

did part of the wires track yesterday. will we be doing anything like that?
do many people sleep in their riding gear? I dont think I can fit a sleeping bag in my back pack.
ya sleeping bag can't be that heavy, and the weekend may be cool.
You dont need to worry about shelter as Triboy reminded me you guys can crash in the old gun emplacement.:done:

Should be fine to have a fire on the beach as well. :Punk:

[glice]

ya sleeping bag can't be that heavy, and the weekend may be cool.
You dont need to worry about shelter as Triboy reminded me you guys can crash in the old gun emplacement.

Should be fine to have a fire on the beach as well.

its not heavy I just cant fit it in my bag, but I'll give it a go.

[Taz]

Bungee cords. Strap it on the seat/rear guard. Or saddlebags. There's always a way.

[deanohit]

its not heavy I just cant fit it in my bag, but I'll give it a go.

Yep, as Anthrax said, get some cheap bungies, I use them heaps on my bike. :2thumbsup

[kevfromcoro]

bungee it to ya handle bars..
also saves your teeth if you got to stop in a hurry

[deanohit]

bungee it to ya handle bars..
also saves your teeth if you got to stop in a hurry

Now THATs thinking! :niceone:

[Crisis management]

Have a good time you lot, I will think of you enduring hardships for the the cause as I put my feet up in my nice, warm ,dry motel room in wobblington.

Mind you, I've got to put up with Tri-boy, so I am doing my bit as well.

[glice]

Bungee cords. Strap it on the seat/rear guard. Or saddlebags. There's always a way.

thats where the tent is going, but I'm sure I'll sort it out.
adventure riders arnt afraid of the rain like sports bikes are they? It looks like we might get a bit wet.

[deanohit]

thats where the tent is going, but I'm sure I'll sort it out.
adventure riders arnt afraid of the rain like sports bikes are they? It looks like we might get a bit wet.
Depends, me and Triboy rode in the rain last time, was all good though as it was just showers.
There is good shelter there for us if needed.

We'll make the call Thursday night after the news as to whether we're going or not, so check here, I'll text the ones who don't come online much. :niceone:

[twotyred]

It looks like we might get a bit wet.
where? on the way out of Orkland?... forecast up till Friday is for more sunshine

[glice]

I've got no issues with the rain, I'm a postman, you get used to it :rolleyes:

but well see how it goes.

[deanohit]

Well, if theres guys keen to go rain or shine, I'm up for it.
Long range tonight was predicting light showers on Sat, shouldn't be too bad.

[kevfromcoro]

i will ride up to coro with u guys..just dont like the cold when riding......
spent all day strapping the keg on the back of my bike..
bit heavy....but pulls whellies real easy

[Zukin]

So are you guys and gals still going?

I might tag along if you are :buggerd:

[deanohit]

Well, looks like there may be some rain Saturday and Sunday, going to be warm though, so I'm still going.
Looks like theres a few still keen as well.

If you want to pull out Saturday morning, text before 10am on 0211712501 with your Kiwibiker name so we don't sit around waiting.

Any way, the rain will only add to the adventure.

[kanny]

:2thumbsup Im still up for it.Hoping to get off work earlier tomorrow :weep: not counting on it though.So will either leave early sat or stay in Paeroa tomorrow night.Will keep in touch Deano

[glice]

I'll give you a text on saturday afternoon if I'm coming deno.

[EJK]

i will ride up to coro with u guys..just dont like the cold when riding......
spent all day strapping the keg on the back of my bike..
bit heavy....but pulls whellies real easy

Shit! :shit: You are really taking the keg? lol

You guys will PUURRRRTYYYYY!!!!! :headbang::headbang:

[kevfromcoro]

Shit! :shit: You are really taking the keg? lol

You guys will PUURRRRTYYYYY!!!!! :headbang::headbang:

well i was..but now its empty....
Dean txt me when you get to kopu...will meet yas there.

[deanohit]

well i was..but now its empty....
Dean txt me when you get to kopu...will meet yas there.
Righto mate, or we could meet you outside your place at 10;15 on Saturday, we'll be cruising that way,:banana: but then you'd miss that mint stretch of road. :rolleyes:

[kevfromcoro]

YEAH meet u at kopu.take care on the road ,,its as busy as.cars .boats,campers..looks like all the holiday makers are making the last of summer...went for a ride yesterday..and the kopu bridge was backed up for about 2 ks..

[deanohit]

I'm hoping every one is smart enough to go today leaving us clear roads tomorow, I went around on Queens Birthday, big long traffic jams on the Saturday and Monday, Sunday I passed about 20 cars in a few hundred kays.

And we'll be sticking to gravel as much as possible any way.

[deanohit]

Just been looking at Metservice, the rain will be coming, but only light showers, all the heavy stuff is a LONG way north.

[deanohit]

Wow, what a trip, will write up a Ride Report once I've got the pics on the computer.

[twotyred]

Wow, what a trip, will write up a Ride Report once I've got the pics on the computer.

:corn::corn::corn:

[kevfromcoro]

Met up with Dean 10 am sat morning...we waited for a while and nobody else turned up..i rode half way up the coast with Dean....
He carried on..to do a camp out at Fletchers bay..were he was meeting up with another KBer....
Couple of pics

[deanohit]

Ride report here: http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/showthread.php?p=1539566#post1539566

[Taz]

Awesome guys. It is a special part of the country.