Rotorua-Kaingaroa-Murupara-Teteko-Rotorua

[CookMySock]

anyone interested in this ride ? Theres some nice wide roads, long long straights, and maaaaaasive sweepers, and some twisty stuff north of murupara.

edit: added route, briefing.

Heres the route http://tinyurl.com/47e3m6
Heres the briefing http://meshnetworks.co.nz/~steve/rotorua-teteko-ride.pdf


Maybe we could kick the barby in the guts somewhere afterwards ? Something more winterish ?

discuss.

DB

[pana]

:banana::banana: Count me in .... I am with you..... oh okay i will be behind you .................somewhere haha

[1 Free Man]

anyone interested in this ride ? Theres some nice wide roads, long long straights, and maaaaaasive sweepers, and some twisty stuff north of murupara.

Maybe we could kick the barby in the guts somewhere afterwards ? Something more winterish ?

discuss.

DB

:niceone: hey DB If you don't mind the odd 250 along count me in.I might even manage to muster a couple more dudes as well. :banana:

[babyB]

when ya plan on doing it

[CookMySock]

gidday you two. No plans on dates, just fishing for interest so far. 250's will be all good, but due to the nature of the um, road, once the larger-engined bikes hit the back roads likely you will, um, never see them again.

Perhaps with the "first" hehe, part out of the way (to murupara) the rest is just corners and short straights so maybe we can regroup at murupara.

DB

[one-speed]

sounds good to me:)

[1 Free Man]

gidday you two. No plans on dates, just fishing for interest so far. 250's will be all good, but due to the nature of the um, road, once the larger-engined bikes hit the back roads likely you will, um, never see them again.

Perhaps with the "first" hehe, part out of the way (to murupara) the rest is just corners and short straights so maybe we can regroup at murupara.

DB
Sorry DB.:Oops: Had to read your orginal post again. So just to get it straight in my mind it's a hell for leather, go like fuck as fast as you can race rather than a ride?? That's cool. May have to reconsider my interest in this one.

[BiK3RChiK]

Sorry DB.:Oops: Had to read your orginal post again. So just to get it straight in my mind it's a hell for leather, go like fuck as fast as you can race rather than a ride?? That's cool. May have to reconsider my interest in this one.

I'll keep you company bringing up the tail 1 Free Man!<_<

[CookMySock]

Sorry DB.:Oops: Had to read your orginal post again. So just to get it straight in my mind it's a hell for leather, go like fuck as fast as you can race rather than a ride?? That's cool. May have to reconsider my interest in this one.cough, yeah thats kinda the nature of the road. Hey do come though, looks like you will have company (female company too!) and its a beautiful place to ride through. Hot pools at the end of the windies.

edit: ahh not really a full-out ride. just a zip along on a larger bike ride.

DB

[jimbo]

Could be keen sir,depending on dates.Will watch this thread:msn-wink:

[Meekey_Mouse]

Could be keen depending on when it is, if I'm working and if I'm not sick that day :pinch:

Will there be a tail end charlie or will the lead guys who know where to go stop at the turns? I'm on a 600cc, I know it's not a ltr bike or any thing but I'm still learning how to ride the thing :laugh: so probably won't be that quick... Also mindful of the :Police:

[Rover]

Do you know if it is sealed all the way?? Me cruiser don't like unsealed roads

[CookMySock]

its all fully sealed, and the roads are excellant.

A full briefing will be done beforehand. We can stop at various points and wait perhaps.

There will be a tail end charlie.

DB

[Holy Roller]

Great sealed roads all the way.
This time of year just watch out for the moss and lichen in some of the damper spots between Murapara and Te Teko. The northen end has been logged in the last year giving more light and sun to the road. Tahuna road has some awesome corners and some real tight ones that are signposted.

The Rotoma's are the best from this way as most of it is up hill:woohoo:

[Quartermile]

Yea I might be keen.:niceone:


I'm on a 600cc, I know it's not a ltr bike or any thing but I'm still learning how to ride the thing :laugh: so probably won't be that quick... Also mindful of the :Police:

Same here

[1 Free Man]

I'll keep you company bringing up the tail 1 Free Man!<_<
Hi M. Sounds like a deal. :msn-wink: I've got no problem riding with the ladies. I have done this road before and it is a nice ride. Real nice when the scenery is not just a blur. I'll keep watch'n this space.:niceone:

[1 Free Man]

Yea I might be keen.:niceone:



Same here
Hi Meeky_Mouse and Quartermile. Come and join me and ride with the ladies. :clap:

[Ralph]

Count me in to depending on the date, will check back later :msn-wink:

[CookMySock]

I've got no problem riding with the ladies. I have done this road before and it is a nice ride. hawhaw, never assume !! They may be a nice-ass but ONE of them is a HOT-ASS and almost certainly she will be one of the group who you will never see again once they head off. :Bye:

Hot pools at awakeri afterwards ? Theres a BBQ there we can use there also. Chix must wear bikinis lol.. OR failing this, cook the sausages ! LOL !! :jerry:

Join the chatroom this evening 9pm ish to discuss a suitable time and day. Dates and times not to be discussed in the forum plz.

DB

[nodrog]

im keen depending on the date.

will sombody wait for me? im just a No0b.

[bucket boy]

im keen depending on the date.

will sombody wait for me? im just a No0b.

I can show you the way gordie I no a short cut

[nodrog]

I can show you the way gordie I no a short cut


sweet as, i havent been in a helicopter for ages :niceone:

[Newblade]

Keep us informed,could probably wrangle a few more in.Always keen for a blast:devil2:

[Matt Bleck]

I'm keen depending on when ya decide to do it..... :buggerd:

[stify]

mmm new roads to play on....i could be in:blip::blip:

[CookMySock]

ok this weekend is out, coz too many cant make it, and the weather is crap, and the vic club racing is orn, and the chix have organised their own ride ELSEWHERE :rolleyes: <_<

DB

[MidnightMike]

NEXT SATURDAY FTW!!!!!

See you lot there.

[Quartermile]

NEXT SATURDAY FTW!!!!!

See you lot there.
Is it actually next saturday, or is that just mike being a dick?

[CookMySock]

sometime next weekend. We'll keep the time sorta quiet until the day. Join chat the night before.

DB

[Ralph]

sometime next weekend. We'll keep the time sorta quiet until the day. Join chat the night before.

DB

Sounds good :scooter:

[jimbo]

Splendid sir,Hey kelvin I dont think I like your shortcuts,aint got a tunnelling macine on Te prilla yet:2thumbsup

[pana]

hawhaw, never assume !! They may be a nice-ass but ONE of them is a HOT-ASS and almost certainly she will be one of the group who you will never see again once they head off. :Bye:

Hot pools at awakeri afterwards ? Theres a BBQ there we can use there also. Chix must wear bikinis lol.. OR failing this, cook the sausages ! LOL !! :jerry:

Join the chatroom this evening 9pm ish to discuss a suitable time and day. Dates and times not to be discussed in the forum plz.

DB

And who might that be huh!!!!! I know I will do my best to keep up .... haha :spanking: Oh and I bags manning the barbie ... with my secret stash of waikato lol .... I melt in water :2thumbsup ummm buts I working Saturday morning so may miss out :(

[pana]

mmm new roads to play on....i could be in:blip::blip:

:bleh::bleh::bleh::bleh::bleh::eek:

[CookMySock]

Oh and I bags manning the barbie ... with my secret stash of waikato lol .... I melt in wateroh no ya don't get off that easily. Bring ya togs !

Dunno if the group will have time to end up at the pools etc. Itsa great place to warm up though. Usually its too hot to stay in for more than 30mins.

DB

[pana]

oh no ya don't get off that easily. Bring ya togs !

Dunno if the group will have time to end up at the pools etc. Itsa great place to warm up though. Usually its too hot to stay in for more than 30mins.

DB


ummmmm nope ... dont do water!!!! :woohoo:

[Quartermile]

ummmmm nope ... dont do water!!!! :woohoo:
I find your avatar very misleading

[Meekey_Mouse]

Hi Meeky_Mouse and Quartermile. Come and join me and ride with the ladies. :clap:

OI!!! I am a lady :Playnice:

If it's this weekend I might be at the BustaGut gathering... But I'm trying to decide if I can afford the cabin etc... So it might be this instead :confused:

But I don't do bikini's :crybaby:

[pana]

I find your avatar very misleading
Not all ducks do water.... I feel explanation of avatar is in order...

This old duck rides a duck and neither of us do water ...... hows that? lol

[1 Free Man]

OI!!! I am a lady :Playnice:

If it's this weekend I might be at the BustaGut gathering... But I'm trying to decide if I can afford the cabin etc... So it might be this instead :confused:

But I don't do bikini's :crybaby:
:Oops: Sorry no offence intended.

[CookMySock]

haha, you got a mean chawp lol

DB

[Meekey_Mouse]

So uhhh.. Has a date or time been sorted out for this? If ya wanna keep it out of the thread could some one please PM me?

[MidnightMike]

So uhhh.. Has a date or time been sorted out for this? If ya wanna keep it out of the thread could some one please PM me?

Me too.

It'll be good to know so i can organise my weekend around it.

[CookMySock]

talk to me or pana in the chatroom for updates.

DB

[mark247]

yea i really dont see much point in hiding the time until the day. It's not like the cops are gonna swarm us from all angles with radar guns and spike trips lol.

[pana]

talk to me or pana in the chatroom for updates.

DB

Ummmmm i knows nuffin ... ask the ex he will back me up :laugh::laugh:

[CookMySock]

It's not like the cops are gonna swarm us from all angles with radar guns and spike trips lol.I'm sure they have more interesting and useful things to do. :tui:

It's not a lightspeed ride - the track is the place for that. But itsa neat bit of road - some open bits, some bendy.


DB

[babyB]

talk to me or pana in the chatroom for updates.
DB
um the chat room dosent work for me.. dont know why


yea i really dont see much point in hiding the time until the day. It's not like the cops are gonna swarm us from all angles with radar guns and spike trips lol.
nor do i....

or may be i do.. its to keep ppl who have to try & organize babysitters out:brick:
like many of the rides around here seem to be organized 1-2 days before or on the day. know i have shit show of joining in on them (its hard enough with week notice)... i know im slow but but im not dangerous either...
the disadvantage of riding on me own... If something happens how long dose it take the cops to know i have kids somewhere?

My apologize DB for bitching, im not picking on you personally.
its just food for thought to all
:o bitch over
:baby:

[CookMySock]

Oh dear. Must get your chat fixed for ya. You will have fun with that.

PM sent re: dates and times - anyone else lost ? PM me or Pana.

Anyone riding over from toegas ? Meet up and head over so ya all go to the same place.

Regarding weather - if the road is wet this will not be an interesting OR a safe ride. The road is mossy in many places, which is okish in the dry - but NOT AMUSING in the wet. The open-road section is tempting, but pointless in the wet. So if its wet, I suggest we go a different day. What say ya ?

DB

[Meekey_Mouse]

Oh dear. Must get your chat fixed for ya. You will have fun with that.

PM sent re: dates and times - anyone else lost ? PM me or Pana.

Anyone riding over from toegas ? Meet up and head over so ya all go to the same place.

Regarding weather - if the road is wet this will not be an interesting OR a safe ride. The road is mossy in many places, which is okish in the dry - but NOT AMUSING in the wet. The open-road section is tempting, but pointless in the wet. So if its wet, I suggest we go a different day. What say ya ?

DB

I'm still in leathers which are no fun in the wet either! So that sounds good to me... Will send ya a PM regarding date/time.

[nodrog]

can sombody pm with with the details of this secret ride? eg date, time and shit, then i can let the tauranga crew know, ta.

[CookMySock]

can sombody pm with with the details of this secret ride? eg date, time and shit, then i can let the tauranga crew know, ta.

allright alright ! I'm gettin so much :Pokey: coz I'm keepin it quiet, so heres the details. Looks like we will leave Rotorua at 1:30pm on saturday. Any further comment on this ?

Meetup point is TBA. Could be either TheShed (Amohau st) BikeForce, or at the BP on the way outa town towards Taupo. Watch this space.

Heres the route http://tinyurl.com/47e3m6

Heres the briefing http://meshnetworks.co.nz/~steve/rotorua-teteko-ride.pdf

No, its not a long ride, but itsa good one.

The idea was, this is an ideal road for a um, quick, um, zoom down. But now everyone knows, so pull 280 down it at your peril. :nono:

DB

[RC1]

just seen this, can a tron nana come along? be good to ride some new roads

[CookMySock]

just seen this, can a tron nana come along? be good to ride some new roadshaha, yes! Just read the briefing, and study the route. All welcome.

DB

[nodrog]

im out, its a bit late in the day for me.:sunny:

have a good one guys :rockon:

[CookMySock]

route briefing updated ;

"There is forestry everywhere in this area. If you end up on a gravel road absolutely do not continue, or you will take a bloody year to find your way out."

or reload the PDF here http://meshnetworks.co.nz/~steve/rotorua-teteko-ride.pdf

DB

[mark247]

ah man, might not be able to make ride. My bikes charging system has decided to self destruct hardcore. Hopefully will get my head around it tomorrow or next day, if not, then i guess no ride...

[CookMySock]

sarrrrrk! hope its all good by sat!

DB

[CookMySock]

updated. added meeting point and time, and depart time.

http://meshnetworks.co.nz/~steve/rotorua-teteko-ride.pdf

DB

[Holy Roller]

Have a great ride

unfortunatly I will be working all weekend on OT :argh:

[Meekey_Mouse]

Sooo... How's the ride gunna happen? Are we going to leave Rotorua, ride to Te Teko and ride back to Rotorua as a group or will some people stop at Te Teko?

[CookMySock]

Sooo... How's the ride gunna happen? Are we going to leave Rotorua, ride to Te Teko and ride back to Rotorua as a group or will some people stop at Te Teko?Well I'm takin my kids camping that evening, so I'm out at TeTeko. Pretty sure you lot of consenting adults can make something happen after that.

The ride will likely break up on the road to murupara, coz its kinda tempting and there is a wide variation of bike sizes. We will do a very quick show of hands to vote of some things before we get started, like do the hotasses wait for the 250's at turning points etc.

At Teteko there is a wide range of options available to you - Awakeri hot pools with electric BBQ there, ride back to from whence ye cometh anyway you choose, have a beer with with BiK3RCHiK (she home by herself later on) and me in edgecumbe (5mins away), Matata Pub for dinner, or do a U turn and cane that road again - itsa great wee track.

If you are looking for something specific, do holler and I can point you in the right direction. Or have a hooly with BiK3rCHiK - theres a supermarket next door, so grab some steaks and beers and she will unlikely turn you away. LOL

DB

[Meekey_Mouse]

Well I'm takin my kids camping that evening, so I'm out at TeTeko. Pretty sure you lot of consenting adults can make something happen after that.

The ride will likely break up on the road to murupara, coz its kinda tempting and there is a wide variation of bike sizes. We will do a very quick show of hands to vote of some things before we get started, like do the hotasses wait for the 250's at turning points etc.

At Teteko there is a wide range of options available to you - Awakeri hot pools with electric BBQ there, ride back to from whence ye cometh anyway you choose, have a beer with with BiK3RCHiK (she home by herself later on) and me in edgecumbe (5mins away), Matata Pub for dinner, or do a U turn and cane that road again - itsa great wee track.

If you are looking for something specific, do holler and I can point you in the right direction. Or have a hooly with BiK3rCHiK - theres a supermarket next door, so grab some steaks and beers and she will unlikely turn you away. LOL

DB

Cool as :) I need to be back pretty reasonably to plan the trip up to Auckland so will get to Te Teko, might re-fuel and have a quick stop then get back on the road again :banana:

[Ralph]

I'll be at BP Gate Pa about 12:30 and leaving shortly after if anyone wants to meet up before hand.
Weather dependant of course.

[BiK3RChiK]

Any of the riders are most welcome to come back to our place for a refresher stop before heading back if they want. I only just wish I was joining you all!

PM me for the address or talk to DangerousBastard on the ride.

Have a good one!

[CookMySock]

I need to be back pretty reasonably to plan the trip up to Auckland so will get to Te Teko, might re-fuel and have a quick stop then get back on the road again :banana:Coolies. Fuel is at Kawerau - turn left and then 2km left again (10mins), or Edgecumbe - straight through (5mins), depending on whether ur going to Rotas or Toegas.

DB

[CookMySock]

I only just wish I was joining you all!WTF? Nick some parts on the teenagers' bike ?? Or better still, take the whole bike lol.

DB

[BiK3RChiK]

WTF? Nick some parts on the teenagers' bike ?? Or better still, take the whole bike lol.

DB

:Oops: Alright, Alright! I'll see you peeps there then!:sunny:

[Cajun]

note

http://www.nzherald.co.nz/topic/story.cfm?c_id=181&objectid=10513333

Head Hunters and Killer Beez gang having a 'poker run around Murupara'

So be careful i would think be a few cops watching them, and a few guys on harleys pissed

[CookMySock]

The feds won't be interested in a single sport-biker whizzing past then.

As for pissed harley riders, well, yeah. We'll be outa there and gone in minutes anyway.

The place they are staying at is at the beginning of Kopuriki road, about 300m down on the right.

DB

[MidnightMike]

Im out.

(Not cos of whats in cajuns post either)

-Mike

[Quartermile]

The feds won't be interested in a single sport-biker whizzing past then.

As for pissed harley riders, well, yeah. We'll be outa there and gone in minutes anyway.

The place they are staying at is at the beginning of Kopuriki road, about 300m down on the right.

DB
Feds aye,lol

[CookMySock]

It's all go tomorrow.

READ THE BRIEFING http://meshnetworks.co.nz/~steve/rotorua-teteko-ride.pdf

View the route http://tinyurl.com/47e3m6

Have a good time.

DB

[CookMySock]

All go. See you in Rotas.

DB

[mark247]

The feds won't be interested in a single sport-biker whizzing past then.

Im out, the FED's are going to fine us with their monetary policies!! AHHHH!!!

Nah but seriously, just finished fixing my bike, a few parts cost me a bit of money, ill give it a miss and save some doe, maybe next time.

[Meekey_Mouse]

Just looked out the window.... Weather is looking a bit iffy here... I think I'll give this ride a miss. Might shoot down to Turangi and say hi to the BustaGut Gathering folk then shoot 'round the lake.

Hope you all have a great ride :Punk:

[Ralph]

Hope no one waited round for me at Gate Pa if so Sorry bout that I had gone past but didn't spot anyone. Didn't think it be a good day out there with what was going on with extra police etc.
Hope those who went had a good ride they are some nice roads out that way.

[BiK3RChiK]

You fullas missed a good ride! No rain. Saw the killer beez going the opposite direction into Rotorua with a ton of cops following them.. LOL So we had a good ride down into Murupara and the on to Te Teko. Weather was great, if a bit nippy. Some parts of the road were wet where the sun doesn't shine on the road long enough at this time of year, but otherwise was all good.

As an aside, the killer beez went through Edgecumbe about 5pm with a lone cop car sounding the siren behind 400 odd bikes! I don't think he had a chance... LOL

[Meekey_Mouse]

You fullas missed a good ride! No rain. Saw the killer beez going the opposite direction into Rotorua with a ton of cops following them.. LOL So we had a good ride down into Murupara and the on to Te Teko. Weather was great, if a bit nippy. Some parts of the road were wet where the sun doesn't shine on the road long enough at this time of year, but otherwise was all good.

As an aside, the killer beez went through Edgecumbe about 5pm with a lone cop car sounding the siren behind 400 odd bikes! I don't think he had a chance... LOL

good to hear it was a good ride :D

At least he tried! Unlike the cop I went past yesterday who just hit the disco lights and sirens at a car who must of been doing 57kph, whilst about 30 bikers went past doing at least 70/80kph up the middle of the road :bash: sure enough... One went down 2 towns down :angry:

[CookMySock]

Gee it was a pleasure to show you guys around my back yard. This was my first go at organising a ride, and I didn't learn too many harsh lessons. :lol:

many thanks!
Steve