Akl - Wanganui Boxing day

[6Chris6]

Anyone else riding down to Wanganui on boxing day?

Thinking of staying a night or two and returning via Taupo as races there too on the 28th.
Chris

[FzerozeroT]

if my bike is back together I'm planning on leaving hamilton 6 or 7ish sunday morning, not too sure about the return trip yet.

[ajturbo]

still not sure if i'm leaving form N/P or here in tauranga......
what root would you be going?

[FzerozeroT]

OK, lets solidify this a bit, racing starts at 11? so should be there by 10? 360km + 3 fuel stops (sorry guys) should mean 3.5 - 4hrs riding so I'm aiming for 5:30 out of bed and leaving h-town about 6 - 6:30.

sounds like a few from NP could cut across to meet up in Turangi or thereabouts, along with the peeps from this thread http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/showthread.php?t=7202&page=1&pp=15 could make for a good (semi quick 110-130) ride. faster riders could leave 7-7:30

I have beds for 2 and floor space for probably 4 if bikers from further north want to crash here on sat. any chance of somewhere to crash in Wanganui?

[ajturbo]

I have beds for 2 and floor space for probably 4 if bikers from further north want to crash here on sat. any chance of somewhere to crash in Wanganui?


that's the only problem...will have luke..... but then again Palmy is "just" down the road...

[FzerozeroT]

or even NP?

[6Chris6]

so I'm aiming for 5:30 out of bed and leaving h-town about 6 - 6:30.
?

:gob: :crybaby: OMG thats early!


http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/showthread.php?t=7202&page=1&pp=15[/url] could make for a good (semi quick 110-130) ride. faster riders could leave 7-7:30?

Ooopse didn't see this thread


I have beds for 2 and floor space for probably 4 if bikers from further north want to crash here on sat. any chance of somewhere to crash in Wanganui?

Seriously?
On Christmas day?
Are presents provided?

Well if your sure, this would be good, as the alternative is an incredibly early start for me.

[ajturbo]

or even NP?

that's a thought....

[Racey Rider]

Right! After discussion with the wife, here's what I can offer:

If one or two would like to travel to New Plymouth on Christmas afternoon they could stay at my place, which it's only 2 hours ride to Wanganui.

On Boxing Day if some would like to stop in New Plymouth for the night, they could also stay here. I have a few spare beds, spare camping matresses, and if I ask nicely I may be able to get a caravan.
Don't expect to find any Christmas left overs, and things are a bit tight sorry, so it'll either be toast in the morning or buy your own.
We need to know before Christmas day if you want to stay here.
Though this sounds a little rigid, I do have to work in with other family members.

I will also be going to the races (with my truck sadly), so if anyone needs help or a place to store their gear for the day (ie: helmets, jackets), give me a call on 025 66 959 00, as long as you can leave me with your cell phone number, as I don't want to be stuck at the end of the day waiting for people to come and pick up their helmets before I can leave.

All KB'ers Welcome.
I'm also organising all the rain to be gone by Boxing day.
Let's have a good one! :niceone:

[ching_ching]

Any of you Norse folk wanna pick up the ching at Shell Turangi? :spudwhat:

[Slim]

I'm sorry to have to point this out, Ching, but via Turangi for the Hamilton, Auckland or Bay of Plenty peeps is actually the long way round.

For the Auckland and Hamilton peeps, the quickest route is via Otorohanga, Te Kuiti, then 8-mile Junction to Tauramanui & south on SH4 National Park road, Raetahi, the Paraparas :2thumbsup and Wanganui.

For the Bay of Plenty peeps, the quickest route is over the Kaimais, head for Putaruru, down SH1 to Tokoroa, SH32 to Mangakino (or via Rotorua, then SH32 to Mangakino), then down the Western Access (still SH32) around Lake Taupo, then SH41 to just south of Tauramanui & on SH4 thru the Paraparas to Wanganui.

A detour via Tokaanu to Turangi, then via SH47 back to SH4 at National Park is not too big though. ;)

[festus]

I'm sorry to have to point this out, Ching, but via Turangi for the Hamilton, Auckland or Bay of Plenty peeps is actually the long way round.

For the Auckland and Hamilton peeps, the quickest route is via Otorohanga, Te Kuiti, then 8-mile Junction to Tauramanui & south on SH4 National Park road, Raetahi, the Paraparas :2thumbsup and Wanganui.

For the Bay of Plenty peeps, the quickest route is over the Kaimais, head for Putaruru, down SH1 to Tokoroa, SH32 to Mangakino (or via Rotorua, then SH32 to Mangakino), then down the Western Access (still SH32) around Lake Taupo, then SH41 to just south of Tauramanui & on SH4 thru the Paraparas to Wanganui.

A detour via Tokaanu to Turangi, then via SH47 back to SH4 at National Park is not too big though. ;)

You're onto it dude! :Punk:

[ching_ching]

I'm sorry to have to point this out, Ching, but via Turangi for the Hamilton, Auckland or Bay of Plenty peeps is actually the long way round.

For the Auckland and Hamilton peeps, the quickest route is via Otorohanga, Te Kuiti, then 8-mile Junction to Tauramanui & south on SH4 National Park road, Raetahi, the Paraparas :2thumbsup and Wanganui.

For the Bay of Plenty peeps, the quickest route is over the Kaimais, head for Putaruru, down SH1 to Tokoroa, SH32 to Mangakino (or via Rotorua, then SH32 to Mangakino), then down the Western Access (still SH32) around Lake Taupo, then SH41 to just south of Tauramanui & on SH4 thru the Paraparas to Wanganui.

A detour via Tokaanu to Turangi, then via SH47 back to SH4 at National Park is not too big though. ;)

Ooppps, sorry. Never been to Wangas and haven't checked the map. No worries, I'll keep an eye out in the forum to see what everyone is doing and maybe do the meetups in Taumarunui or something. :niceone:

ching

[Quasievil]

Im keen as a nut Chris pick me up on the way through

pick up the Ching in Tauramanui (40km Turangi-Tauramanui)

then stay Wangas then onto Taupo !!

Im in:cool2:

[6Chris6]

Im keen as a nut Chris pick me up on the way through

pick up the Ching in Tauramanui (40km Turangi-Tauramanui)

then stay Wangas then onto Taupo !!

Im in:cool2:

Sweet as!

Stayin at the Tamara back packers in Wanga on boxing day ($32)
Haven't done anything about Taupo yet though.

Gonna be leaving Aucks in the mornin as Christmas day is gonna involve alcomahole.
7am leave Hammy ya reckon?
Maybe meet at the BP Naruwahia as next to Otarahonga turn off, and go the way Slim suggested?

[Slim]

Maybe meet at the BP Naruwahia as next to Otarahonga turn off, and go the way Slim suggested?
You just want to do SH22 as well, don't you?!?!? ;) ;) You're going to be all tuckered out from the great roads by the time you get there! :2thumbsup

[ajturbo]

Im keen as a nut Chris pick me up on the way through

pick up the Ching in Tauramanui (40km Turangi-Tauramanui)

then stay Wangas then onto Taupo !!

Im in:cool2:

TIMES MAN!!!!!!!!!??????

[Slim]

Ooppps, sorry. Never been to Wangas and haven't checked the map. No worries, I'll keep an eye out in the forum to see what everyone is doing and maybe do the meetups in Taumarunui or something. :niceone:

ching
Actually, it'd be quicker for you to go through SH47 & meet them at National Park.

Check out: http://www.wises.co.nz/map/default.asp?svctype=16&mapwhich=19&mapsize=2&width=512&height=960&businesses=1&brad=15&color=-1&filled=0&routemethod=0&s_id=&radius=&a=0&e=2731400&n=6229200&zoom=3&move=true&zoomin=true

[FzerozeroT]

Any of you Norse folk wanna pick up the ching at Shell Turangi? :spudwhat:

:msn-wink: why do you think i put turangi in my travel plans. :D

I'm gonna stick with my plan for leaving time as I don't want to be in too much of a hurry, so hopefully the quicker riders will catch me in Taumarunui, should we make that a meeting point? time?

[Quasievil]

TIMES MAN!!!!!!!!!?????? Okay Chris pick me up 7.00am 2 hours to Tauramanui 1/2 for stops etc make it 9.30 am main st ?? what say you me mateys
:spudbooge

[FzerozeroT]

what time are you planning to make it to Wanganui?

[FzerozeroT]

http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/calendar.php?do=getinfo&day=2004-12-25&e=377&c=1

[ching_ching]

Okay Chris pick me up 7.00am 2 hours to Tauramanui 1/2 for stops etc make it 9.30 am main st ?? what say you me mateys
:spudbooge


Hey gang,

No problema 2 meet u's (6Chris6, Foot, Quasi, AJTurbo and whoever else) in Taumaranui at approx 9am.

ching :Punk:

[6Chris6]

You just want to do SH22 as well, don't you?!?!? ;) ;) You're going to be all tuckered out from the great roads by the time you get there! :2thumbsup

Busted!
:yes:
Better than falling asleep on SH1 though.

[Quasievil]

SO where to after Wangas, maybe we should shoot down stay night in Palmy ? then visit welly on sunday and back up for taupo next day ?

[6Chris6]

SO where to after Wangas, maybe we should shoot down stay night in Palmy ? then visit welly on sunday and back up for taupo next day ?

I'm stayin as Shihad are playin in town after races
:beer: :headbang:

[ajturbo]

SO where to after Wangas, maybe we should shoot down stay night in Palmy ? then visit welly on sunday and back up for taupo next day ?


mmmmm tempting...it's only money right??!!
i'll decide on the day!

[Quasievil]

Speak to me people, I know your stuffed full of beer and xnmas pud but tell ole Quasi the plan ?

[FzerozeroT]

I'll be sitting at the train cafe by 9am reading a book, will be heading home after races and heading back down to taupo on tuesday in the cage as missus wants to go as well.

[Quasievil]

I'll be sitting at the train cafe by 9am reading a book, will be heading home after races and heading back down to taupo on tuesday in the cage as missus wants to go as well.
Same mate Im coming back tommorrow night to after the races, prob should stick together ?
Meet in Hamilton or train cafe ?
If Hamilton say Shell Terapa at 7.00am ?
post here i Will check or ring 07 8550784

[FzerozeroT]

i'm gonna be gone by 6:30, new tyres to scrub in and need to cool completely at taumarunui (heat-cycles might be old wives tales but I'm not taking any chances) going to ride nana styles, will definitely be up for company on the way back

[Quasievil]

i'm gonna be gone by 6:30, new tyres to scrub in and need to cool completely at taumarunui (heat-cycles might be old wives tales but I'm not taking any chances) going to ride nana styles, will definitely be up for company on the way back
Hi - could I have your cellphone number??

[k14]

I'm going to leave NP at 8:30. Meeting a few mates outside boys high and then cruising down.

Ill be wearing my kb tshirt but will most likely have my leather jacket over it, depends if i can find a place to stash my stuff.

Hopefully i can see some of you guys there.

[ajturbo]

the weather has put me off sorry guys..... i don't want luke to have to walk around in the rain...
have a good one guys/girls
:baby: :baby: :baby: :baby:

[Quasievil]

the weather has put me off sorry guys..... i don't want luke to have to walk around in the rain...
have a good one guys/girls
:baby: :baby: :baby: :baby:
What ya talking about weather will be fine mate, the forecast is all good

[ajturbo]

What ya talking about weather will be fine mate, the forecast is all good

as my friend jen used to say...they are right only 48% of the time.....
have a good one guys..tell me all about it in taupo

[Quasievil]

Well Im about to suit up and go, aiming for the railway cafe in Tauramanui at 9.00 to collect Fzero and Ching Ching

Chris you aint left yet ??

wanna play catchup ? text me on 0274 855031

Later All

[Quasievil]

PS, weather bloody great !!!!

[Kwaka-Kid]

prolly too late now but chances are 6chris didnt get on the road till later

got a little bit tipsy last night and wound up still tipsy when he woke up. Was a good day though, pitty we didnt have a camera

[FzerozeroT]

:gob: what an awesome day, from the ride down (started with a harley+CBR1000+SP3 ) then a cruise with ching, then got into the zone and had a blast on the final section of twisties.

Great races and good to see Jared Love win a race

Great ride home and got to see some wheelies (at last).

Best things of all NO RAIN! (none that mattered anyway) and only the good police were out :Police: