Free rides with Over The Top Adventures!

[cave weta]

Now that the tourist season is over I would like to offer you guys the chance to bring the kids or the wife or your mistress for a Muddy Good Time!

Riding has been busy over the summer with one or sometimes two Gold Discovery Tours each weekend and some mid week blasts for overseas tourists too! Over The Top Adventures now has 9 rental bikes and Two 4x4 people movers to get you between riding areas- so no licence required! Many of our riding areas are unavailable to the general public and offer coast to coast views and some really cool mining and logging relics like steam engines and huge crushers.

The chance to explore abandoned mines and even ride your bike underground is not to be missed!

Why dont you put a group together over the winter and come for a play?
1/2 days we ride at one location near Waihi with loads of variety, awesome views and lots of gold mining heritage.
The full day gives you a full 8 hours of Enduro style riding. we ride the Neavesville Track, Maratoto Track and Waitekauri Gold Fields. We have lunch at an award winning winery in the Karangahake Gorge and a quick look around the ruins close by. Ill bring you back to Waihi just on dark. Our photographer will provide you with a CD of photos of your entire adventure at no extra charge.

AND HERE IS THE BEST BIT...... If you bring 3 mates, your ride is free!
your bike hire, your lunch, your beers, your snacks, your photos. You will be treated like royalty...... Ill even pull your bike out of the bogs myself!
Of course you are welcome to bring your own bike and gear but we have all the gear here to fit out whoever you bring with you.

Im going to throw some photos up now but my Dial up is a bit slow so if you have any questions fire away!

[cave weta]

Hokay- heres some shots from tours over the last few months.- have a look at the faces. Most of these guys are North Islanders. - coming next some of the tourists that rode with us over the summer.....
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[tri boy]

Very tempting. Will try and rustle up a posse. (you paying attention Crisis?):shifty:

[cave weta]

nice little German lady called Nancy- shes been twice!
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These folks came from California. -She flys 747s for united airlines- he drives a buldozer!

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This lady used to ride a BMW R65. Parking it on the lawn was the closest she ever got to this!
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[xr-rider]

AND HERE IS THE BEST BIT...... If you bring 3 mates, your ride is free!
your bike hire, your lunch, your beers, your snacks, your photos. You will be treated like royalty...... Ill even pull your bike out of the bogs myself!
Of course you are welcome to bring your own bike and gear but we have all the gear here to fit out whoever you bring with you.

When you say your ride is free is it one rider or the group.

[cave weta]

Seems almost compulsory to show some of the many, many embarrasing moments from this summer's rides!

of course most of the time Im up the front and miss this stuff so I intend to give these guys and girls their full 15 seconds of fame!

you can look a little longer if you like and really make them squirm :clap:

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[cave weta]

AND HERE IS THE BEST BIT...... If you bring 3 mates, your ride is free!
your bike hire, your lunch, your beers, your snacks, your photos. You will be treated like royalty...... Ill even pull your bike out of the bogs myself!
Of course you are welcome to bring your own bike and gear but we have all the gear here to fit out whoever you bring with you.

When you say your ride is free is it one rider or the group.

Oooh jeez! - Ill be everybody's best mate if I did that eh!!
What I meant to say is that YOUR RIDE will be free.
I hope that clears it up before you all send me broke!!!

[clint640]

Very tempting. Will try and rustle up a posse. (you paying attention Crisis?):shifty:

Could be fun. How about a Coro trip taking in some gravel on the Saturday, then a 1/2 day trip with CaveWeta on the Sunday?

Cheers
Clint

[tri boy]

Sounding real good.:2thumbsup

[cheese]

So what are the costs for my mates? Why don't we try and do a Kiwibiker thing and we all bring our own bikes and you work out a tour price?

[barty5]

So what are the costs for my mates? Why don't we try and do a Kiwibiker thing and we all bring our own bikes and you work out a tour price?

Just what i was thinking what cost is there for takin your own bike and large group discount then just split the cost between everyone make it cheaper been lookin at doing one of these rides for the last year or so.

Whose keen ??

[cave weta]

So what are the costs for my mates? Why don't we try and do a Kiwibiker thing and we all bring our own bikes and you work out a tour price?

EXCELLENT IDEA CHEESE!
Im limited by DOC to 10 riders at a time in one heritage area, and honestly - groups bigger than that get a bit hard to shepard underground! And lunch too is easier and quicker with a small group.

Usual prices for own bikes is $90 for the half day and $250 for the full day. I can do a KB deal still with all the trimmings for $70 1/2 day or $180 full day.


Im happy to put on as many rides as required but will have to be groups of less than 10.
The riding on the peninsula gets pretty gnarly in the winter so it would be real
blokes only unless it gets 4 or 5 days to dry out.

If you guys sort yourselves into groups of between 4 and 10 then contact me at stuart@overthetopadventures.co.nz then I can send all the guff to your group with entryforms and further info.

[B0000M]

Usual prices for own bikes is $90 for the half day and $250 for the full day. I can do a KB deal still with all the trimmings for $70 1/2 day or $180 full day.

can you take two consecutive half days for $140? :Pokey: lol

[cave weta]

can you take two consecutive half days for $140? :Pokey: lol

Ha ha !- thought you had me eh! - no lunch thats why its cheaper!
You are very welcome to have two consecutive half days - on two consecutive days!- touche!:shifty:

[ali-s]

Seems almost compulsory to show some of the many, many embarrasing moments from this summer's rides!

of course most of the time Im up the front and miss this stuff so I intend to give these guys and girls their full 15 seconds of fame!

you can look a little longer if you like and really make them squirm :clap:



Geez Cave Weta - I've been on the floor in stitches at those photo's for the last half hour - awesome stuff - the guy in the top photo is the best thing i've seen for a long time - and check out that poor expansion chamber !!!!!!!! and the rear shot (literally) of the guy( i hope !!) on the quad - priceless - is he trying to start it or is he farting !
Anyway - just to clarify, so far i've got me ( will use opportunity to have a go on one of your KTM's) the mrs (who's inspired by the german lass)and two mates who've been banging on about getting back into biking for ages interested - so all the trimmings etc with gear for half a day - how much will that cost ( forgive me if it's on this thread somewhere but i can't get past the photo of that poor f******r face down)
Cheers
AL

[cave weta]

Anyway - just to clarify, so far i've got me ( will use opportunity to have a go on one of your KTM's) the mrs (who's inspired by the german lass)and two mates who've been banging on about getting back into biking for ages interested - so all the trimmings etc with gear for half a day - how much will that cost AL

Hi Al
the cost per person for 1/2 a day will be $70 plus the cost of each hire bike which varies from $60 - $120 depending on what you want to ride.
Two of the bikes on my internet site have gone recently - the 650 Suzuki-( nobody ever rode it.) And the KTM250exce- my sweep loved it so much he bought it! I now have 4 more of those awesome little Chinese bikes (dont laugh!) they are bloody brilliant. and are just perfect for the average size, average ability person who needs to hire a bike. If you want a laugh- go onto Trademe and search 'cavallo' under dirt bikes and have a look at the photos of idiots that hire them off me!!! I have had no problems with any of them.

[barty5]

Hi Al
the cost per person for 1/2 a day will be $70 plus the cost of each hire bike which varies from $60 - $120 depending on what you want to ride.
Two of the bikes on my internet site have gone recently - the 650 Suzuki-( nobody ever rode it.) And the KTM250exce- my sweep loved it so much he bought it! I now have 4 more of those awesome little Chinese bikes (dont laugh!) they are bloody brilliant. and are just perfect for the average size, average ability person who needs to hire a bike. If you want a laugh- go onto Trademe and search 'cavallo' under dirt bikes and have a look at the photos of idiots that hire them off me!!! I have had no problems with any of them.

nice head shot the guy has on the trade me photos.
What the ride time for the half day ie: start finsh time?? how many hours do you call a half day

[Buddy L]

so thats cheese, barty5, myself i need one more person then "I" can ride for free. :):)

[barty5]

so thats cheese, barty5, myself i need one more person then "I" can ride for free. :):)

you forget were going to split our costs with you nice try though just like the can i have 2 half days on the same day.

[cave weta]

nice head shot the guy has on the trade me photos.
What the ride time for the half day ie: start finsh time?? how many hours do you call a half day

1/2 day rides are 8-12 and 1-5. Meeting place is top of Waihi's main st at the information centre. riding venue for 1/2 day rides is just 4km from town.
4WD access only

[cheese]

Let me just get bubs sorted and see how I am financially.

[Qkkid]

Very tempting. Will try and rustle up a posse. (you paying attention Crisis?):shifty:

Qkchk and myself would be interested Triboy

[barty5]

Let me just get bubs sorted and see how I am financially.

if we get four of us its just ova $50 each + gas (todays prices bout the same ) + travel we can save there all go on one trailer.

[cave weta]

if we get four of us its just ova $50 each + gas (todays prices bout the same ) + travel we can save there all go on one trailer.

Barty- slowly post by post you guys are sweetening this deal to suit yourselves!!! you are piling discount on top of discount.
Just to remind you all- Standard prices 1/2 day $90 full day $250
Kiwibiker Deal 1/2 day $70 full day $180

originaly I offered bring three mates and YOU ride for free. But you guys started asking for a rate per person so there it is. Please dont try to reduce it further or I might as well pay you all for turning up...

[marks]

I might as well pay you all for turning up...

How much?......

[barty5]

Barty- slowly post by post you guys are sweetening this deal to suit yourselves!!! you are piling discount on top of discount.
Just to remind you all- Standard prices 1/2 day $90 full day $250
Kiwibiker Deal 1/2 day $70 full day $180

originaly I offered bring three mates and YOU ride for free. But you guys started asking for a rate per person so there it is. Please dont try to reduce it further or I might as well pay you all for turning up...

i was gettinmg at the point get 3 mates at $70 is $210 split 4 ways is only $52.5 each makes a cheap day or 1/2 day for all sorry for confussion. But cool if you want to pay us as well reakon you would get a good 50 turn up all of a sudden :lol:

[cave weta]

i was gettinmg at the point get 3 mates at $70 is $210 split 4 ways is only $52.5 each makes a cheap day or 1/2 day for all sorry for confussion. But cool if you want to pay us as well reakon you would get a good 50 turn up all of a sudden :lol:

Barty- still not quite up with it!
The $90 1/2 day- originally I was offering bring 3 mates at that price and you get a free ride. 90x3=270 divide by 4 = $67.50

Then you guys asked for a set price per person:
$70 each

you are then doing this: 70x3=210 divide by 4 = $52.50

DONT DO THAT! STOP IT! Somebody take the batteries out of his calculator!!

[Crisis management]

Could be fun. How about a Coro trip taking in some gravel on the Saturday, then a 1/2 day trip with CaveWeta on the Sunday?

Cheers
Clint

Sounds good to me, most of those pictures look like my usual riding style, so I should fit right in!
Bams might be keen? Come in Ken.........
Can't be in June tho cause I'm off chasing Orangutans in Borneo.

[vr4king]

Why do I have to live so far away id be keen on whole day outing..........I can see next years holiday with the wife is going to near waihi :banana:

[SDU]

Looks like awesome fun, wish I could get away for a holiday. I miss mud plugging.
are there any lowered bikes to hire for hobbits- Are the 3/4 bikes same size as KLXL125/150? Is the 250 very tall?

[cave weta]

Looks like awesome fun, wish I could get away for a holiday. I miss mud plugging.
are there any lowered bikes to hire for hobbits- Are the 3/4 bikes same size as KLXL125/150? Is the 250 very tall?

Ive got two little Cavallo 150s they are electric start and have a seat hight of 80cm

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[barty5]

Barty- still not quite up with it!
The $90 1/2 day- originally I was offering bring 3 mates at that price and you get a free ride. 90x3=270 divide by 4 = $67.50

Then you guys asked for a set price per person:
$70 each

you are then doing this: 70x3=210 divide by 4 = $52.50

DONT DO THAT! STOP IT! Somebody take the batteries out of his calculator!!

hahaa calculator is a crappy solar powered one but i figured out what you getting at hard to think of 30 different thing at once and run the shop and 67.5 is still cheap for 4 of us thinking end of next month which could be this month pending on when you read this. Give cheese time to get sorted. and tracks to get bit more rain.

[SDU]

Ive got two little Cavallo 150s they are electric start and have a seat hight of 80cm

Thanx- they are the same height as the KLX125L.

[Qkchk]

Very tempting. Will try and rustle up a posse. (you paying attention Crisis?):shifty:

Let us know where and when...... :drool:

[soundbeltfarm]

Why do I have to live so far away id be keen on whole day outing..........I can see next years holiday with the wife is going to near waihi :banana:

mate i will have a few guys keen for this im sure.
so come along with us,
i'l try to check it out with some of them to see who is keen and then get back to you.
if you keen i'l keep a spot on my trailer free for ya

[vr4king]

Hells yeah...........just need plenty notice as we are oing into our busy season at work

[vr4king]

Hey mate whats it gonna cost for say me to bring own bike and gear and to hire a bike and gear for the wife for a full day?...............Shes keen guees the pics do work

Oh how reliable does your bike have to be hahahahahaha

[cave weta]

Hey mate whats it gonna cost for say me to bring own bike and gear and to hire a bike and gear for the wife for a full day?...............Shes keen guees the pics do work

Oh how reliable does your bike have to be hahahahahaha

$180 for the day for you and $280 for the lady = $460.
usual price $610. This is a full 8 hours including lunch at the award winning Ohinemuri Winery (ohinemuri.co.nz)in the Karangahake Gorge (http://www.doc.govt.nz/templates/profile.aspx?id=34523)and a tour of the old gold mine tunnels and Processing plants. we ride the Neavesville, Maratoto- wires tracks and explore the Waitakauri goldfields. you will get back to Waihi just on dark. I have an accomodation deal with Bularangi Lodge. (www.bularangi.com) $50 per person per night.

And will your bike make it???.... I carry a 520 chain and tubes. you should bring spare levers if you are planning on a few drops.

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[TOTO]

that is tempting man. i'm starting to save up now :)

[TOTO]

How much for a three day trip with gear hire, and accomodation for minimum 5. What about 10 people ?

Is Queens birthday an option - the three days - saturday sunday and monday ?

[Padmei]

hey pal sounds like a good deal. Tell me more about these bikes. Had any probs with the chinese bikes? I'm thinking of either a cheap chinese or old xr.

I know what people are like with vehicles they've never owned - I had a Lada Niva once - most fun I've ever had & although not super comfy did every thing I needed it to do. And dont worry I have heard all the lada jokes but only one made me laugh out loud.

[cave weta]

hey pal sounds like a good deal. Tell me more about these bikes. Had any probs with the chinese bikes? I'm thinking of either a cheap chinese or old xr.

I know what people are like with vehicles they've never owned - I had a Lada Niva once - most fun I've ever had & although not super comfy did every thing I needed it to do. And dont worry I have heard all the lada jokes but only one made me laugh out loud.

http://www.trademe.co.nz/Browse/Listing.aspx?id=153934471 have a look here - good photos and it tells you about these bikes- only two complaints: delivery has to wait till we can fill a container each time - some times two months or more!
and the chains are low quality- everything else is real good

[cave weta]

How much for a three day trip with gear hire, and accomodation for minimum 5. What about 10 people ?

Is Queens birthday an option - the three days - saturday sunday and monday ?

Well- weathers gettin pooier! so unless it drys out a bit it will be a no novices ride cos of the slick clay and possibly swollen streams. Trip may be rescheduled at last minute!

assuming you are happy with my usual accomodations at $50per night. Then it will be $270 p/p per day plus $50p/p per night. you decide if you want extra nights before and after. I have rental bikes for 6 adults and 2 Hobbits

Not included- is breakfast and dinner. plenty of choices here (both accomodation providers have full kitchens for self catering. )

[cave weta]

Well!- who's coming??

The weather has just turned AWESOME for crazed enduro aces and sado masochists. Real blokes only at this time of year! have you got what it takes to put a group together for some real weekend bonding?

Big cooked breakfast, hard ass hills and bottomless bogs? -Hot spa and cold beers then a satisfying restaurant meal? And to top it off a ride in [URL="www.thecarverexperience.co.nzURL]on sunday morning before you head home?
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