Kawhia Overnighter, No2

[tri boy]

August 9/10 date confirmation.
(Please register on the calender notification)
Similar to Newbies o/nighter, but with some different gravel.
Can't guarantee the weather, but we are all big tough adv dudes n dudesses arn't we, maybe...........

[Bass]

Mate, I will try and make it to your rides whenever they are held.

[deanohit]

Yep, pending the final dates, I'm keen.

[offrd]

Mid september we have a big shut at kinlieth.. All staff on no exceptions, other than death i guess... if it does not clash with that i am keen:2thumbsup

[dino3310]

might be along on this one mate, bikes almost ready:soon:

[xwhatsit]

Are little girly men with slow road bikes allowed again? Or is this going to be harder-core?

[tri boy]

The mighty RS is always welcome, it ran with pack, and crossed streams with the best of them.:Punk:

[Crisis management]

Anytime, except June........


In fact the sooner the better, I'm getting bored!

The MMMM is end of July I think (Clint, where are you?) so not that weekend.

Oh, I would like decent weather too.

I can't think of anything else.....

[dino3310]

Anytime, except June........

Oh, I would like decent weather too.

I can't think of anything else.....



weathers always decent in the waikato, we even have tropical fog:yes:

[gunnyrob]

Would be keen on early Sep for an overnighter.

Am easy on dates so long as it does not conflict with school holidays.

[$CENSLS1$]

I'm going for early August as midway through August I've got something big on that's going to last the remainder of the year and prevent me doing something like this.

Would love to do another overnighter, awsome people, food and roads last time around.Looking forward to it :yes:

Gaz

[young1]

$#@# What an awesome topic to see when I connected to the site just now! Put me down for any weekend, it is time the KTM stretched its legs! Brent if you want a hand with anything let me know!

Bring it on!!

[Rosie]

Any time after July suits me :banana:

[clint640]

Got a jetboating trip pencilled in for 9-10 August, apart from that anytime Aug-Sept is good!

Cheers
Clint

[Qkchk]

The Qkkies would like to attend. Ive had my share of the flu this year so should be good to go this time!

Dont forget the Cold Kiwi (start of Sept?)

[agricon]

Hi Brent
Sounds like a great idea. Just let me know when and I'll do my best to be there!
Andy

[zeocen]

Godamnit, wtb winning lotto ticket, just enough to buy a road legal dirt bike! *looks up into the sky* someday, zeo, some...day.....

[xwhatsit]

Godamnit, wtb winning lotto ticket, just enough to buy a road legal dirt bike! *looks up into the sky* someday, zeo, some...day.....
I'm sure by then, GiJoe will have bought yet another bike -- maybe you could borrow it? :wacko:

[Crisis management]

Godamnit, wtb winning lotto ticket, just enough to buy a road legal dirt bike! *looks up into the sky* someday, zeo, some...day.....

The ER6 would do it, get rid of the fairings & chuck some semi knobblies on.
Go on, don't make excuses....

[Zukin]

Hey

Don't forget that most of the roads wont be open over that way from the 27th to the 31st August

The WRC comes to town :banana:
Closed roads and lots of maniacs on the road
So I will be there anyway :lol:

I did it last year and had a ball
Trip report Here (http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/showthread.php?p=1193688#post1193688) from last year

[tri boy]

Good point Scott. I'll let the poll run out, and double check events etc.
Heading up towards Pt Waikato end of this week to check out access to a few trig point roads for a future ride plan. (closer to Akld, and accom at Pt Waikato camp ground).

[zeocen]

The ER6 would do it, get rid of the fairings & chuck some semi knobblies on.
Go on, don't make excuses....

Being it my only form of transportation I can't afford to get in the down and dirty of off road goodness, and the fact that it has an underbelly exhaust :(

I have an account put aside for my future road legal trail bike, the money just drips in slow :D I just love Kawhia, you lucky bastards !

[Bams]

A ride sounds like a great Idea any time will work for me I,ll just follow along
ken

[Qkchk]

A ride sounds like a great Idea any time will work for me I,ll just follow along
ken

Ah there you are, thought we must of scared you away.......

[xwhatsit]

Ah there you are, thought we must of scared you away.......
Actually, last I saw of him was merging back into the dust somewhere between Kawhia and Raglan, with Bass -- thought he might still be camping there :D

[MXNUT]

Another 2 riders really keen for this ride,any date other than when the international car rally is on suits us.Screaming out for some ride time lately

[young1]

Heh Triboy, in the Waikato do they sell wine in bottles yet or can you still only get it in cardboard casks? ha ha

[muzzle]

Always keen for a ride. As I'm unemployed at the moment I should be able to fit it in to my busy schedule any time between July and November.

[tri boy]

Interest in this ride looks good.:yes:
Hope to knock together an interesting route that will take in some roads not previously covered, so balancing travel distance and rendezvous points may need some close scrutiny.
I think the bach is still the best/cheapest option for accom, and hope to make it a two night gig, (plus a Sun night stay for those who want, depends on schedules), allowing for different time schedules. ie, arrive fri night, and take in a good ride to rendezvous with Sat morning arrivals somewhere, and lead them back to the bach via other roads.
The rendezvous/s might include one just sth, and one nth, not sure yet.

Any suggestions are welcome. Places of interest, terrain etc

as for cask wine....., well, I've been known to sample bottled plonk, but only out of paper cups, and with a feed of Marmite sandwiches.

[Rosie]

Heh Triboy, in the Waikato do they sell wine in bottles yet or can you still only get it in cardboard casks? ha ha

Last Kawhia ride we took the KTM Hard Equipment 1.5 litre bottle of vino rosso.
Might have to stock up again for this ride :clap:

[young1]

Last Kawhia ride we took the KTM Hard Equipment 1.5 litre bottle of vino rosso.
Might have to stock up again for this ride :clap:

I think that as Kawhia is on the coast a good bottle of Captain Morgan will do the trick (but not with marmite sandwiches!).

Brent - it is all looking good, thanks

[Qkchk]

Think I might invest in a cask instead of a bottle - dont think the bottles handle the rough roads as well............ :lol:

[Cary]

I'll be keen to, working weekends all Aug/Sept so looking like i'll have to use up a coulpe more leave days...........

[tri boy]

So, since today was glorious, and the weekend may pack up, I headed sth to Harbour Rd to check the repaired bridge, and get some feedback from some farmers with regards to crossing their tracks for the coming ride.
Bad news is, it's too close to lambing for most, and most of the tracks are clay base and as we all know August in the Waikato can be a bit moist. BUT, no problems once they dry out, and theres a good chance of crossing 3 stations on only tracks. (mini CCA ride), so I will do some more home work for that ride.

Checked the bridge out, and headed for Taharoa via a few roads I like.
Dropped down onto the beach for lunch, and then headed home.
Life can be tough some days.:innocent:

Pic 1 All fixed. (buggar)

Pic 2 Things are already getting sloppy. Can't blame the cocky's for denying access till summer.

Pic 3 But there are still magic views, if you know where to find them.

Pic 4 Another load of Ironsand getting pumped on board. Love this coastline on a nice day.

[tri boy]

Couple more.......

Pic 1 Retired NZ superbike rider lives up this road. (can't tell you who,I must have some secrets)

Pic 2 Old quarry's make for good smoko stops.

Pic 3 Just another boring old rd.

Pic 4 Magic day.

[Qkchk]

So, since today was glorious, and the weekend may pack up, I headed sth to Harbour Rd to check the repaired bridge, and get some feedback from some farmers with regards to crossing their tracks for the coming ride.
Bad news is, it's too close to lambing for most, and most of the tracks are clay base and as we all know August in the Waikato can be a bit moist. BUT, no problems once they dry out, and theres a good chance of crossing 3 stations on only tracks. (mini CCA ride), so I will do some more home work for that ride.

Checked the bridge out, and headed for Taharoa via a few roads I like.
Dropped down onto the beach for lunch, and then headed home.
Life can be tough some days.:innocent:




We are NOT worthy! :not:

Lucky bugger getting to play around on a workday....

[MXNUT]

[QUOTE=tri boy;1614431]So, since today was glorious, and the weekend may pack up, I headed sth to Harbour Rd to check the repaired bridge, and get some feedback from some farmers with regards to crossing their tracks for the coming ride.

This is a great area, with good gravel roads and pretty close to Hamilton.
Any idea on the dates for the ride yet.
:niceone:

[tri boy]

Sorry about the delay on the date decision. I'm going for the weekend 9/10 of August. Hope this will fit in with most of the crew.
I'll post up some route details over the next week, but if there is anywhere in particular that is of interest, please mention it. Hopefully the weather gods play ball, but if not the ride will still go ahead unless of course it's torrential, shitty conditions. I'll try and post a "go-no go" five days out.
Some Ham accom is available Fri, and Sun nights also.
So there ya go. Mark your calender and I hope to see you there, or on Clints Motu ride prior to that.
I hope both Ducatijim, and Bass can make it. There is bound to be some humorous stories about the Aussie ride.:msn-wink:

[gunnyrob]

Sweet, dates locked & loaded in the dear old diary:banana:

[Cary]

Sweet, right in the middle of my rostered days off :woohoo:

I ordered the TKC80's for this and Clints ride today (sorry to mention tyres clint!!) Should be able to tackle any beach now...........

[dino3310]

cleared it with the missus so i'll be comin.

[$CENSLS1$]

Have got a heavy duty tube in the rear tyre so should be all good this time round (hopefully) haha.
I should be there ;) can't wait!Was wicked last time, can't imagine it'd be any different this time around.Keen to head down with some Auckland lads again :D TrustMe you keen?Staying this time right? :Punk:

[tri boy]

Okay you lot, the divvy up of bed space/mattresses/tent n swag space begins:woohoo:
Kanny and myself have dibs on one of two twin rooms.;)(1 left).
The double bed is available.:hug:.
That means there is 2 single beds, and 1 double bed left.
there is four mattresses that will be strewn about the interior,possibly more.:rockon:
The deck can sleep 3 people if the weather holds.(suitable for Thermarest mattress n sleeping bag n blankets), I have one canvas swag available,(ask xer about it's suitability):yes:
Several tent spaces are available also.
Also, there are two couches inside, if need be.
There is about a Doz pillows there, and I'll take out extra blankets/pillows once the numbers are sorted.

Just bring a sleeping bag, and anything personal you may need.
The usual evening n breakfast feeds will be on. I'll do a booze/supply run out there a day or two previous, so orders will need to be in by the 4/8/08.
Most important: register in the Calender notice so I know you're coming, and put your hand up early for suitable sleeping arrangements.
Ask any Q's and remember it will be quite a bit cooler/darker than Kawhia#1.
I'm going to keep the accom cost at $20 (which goes to food/bach koha).
It would be nice to keep the numbers around the 10-15 mark, so that the riding is relaxed, and everyone gets bed space. Daytrippers, (not staying the night), are more than welcome like last time.:niceone:

[Crisis management]

I'll be there in some form, overnight or day tripping......I just need to arrange a day release!
Now where's the application form.....the pink ones I think, with lots of writing and pleading space IIRC.

[offrd]

Hello!

Mattress on the floor sounds good to me Brent!

:banana:

[Cary]

Hello!

Mattress on the floor sounds good to me Brent!

:banana:

Same here :2thumbsup

[dino3310]

Hello!

Mattress on the floor sounds good to me Brent!

:banana:

if i cant find a tent to take, i'll be keen for a spot on the floor, not worried about a mattress, after a day of riding the floor would be good for me back.

[young1]

Some one has to ask, can I have a single bed please?

Mike

[Qkchk]

Can we book a double and I promise to turn up THIS TIME! :angry2:

[tri boy]

All requests noted, and confirmed:niceone:
1 single bed left.
There may be a Scrabble competition on Sat, Kanny thinks I'm too competitive, so we will need dictionary adjudicators, and high security around the tile bag.
All words will be permitted if a good argument to it's origin can be made.
( ie flukeingubba is the parasitic bug that is found only in the decaying tooth of a wild white rhino).:Pokey:

[gunnyrob]

last single bed for moi plese!

[$CENSLS1$]

Chalk me in for a matress/inside floor :apint:

[young1]

( ie flukeingubba is the parasitic bug that is found only in the decaying tooth of a wild white rhino).:Pokey:

If I can be so bold to correct you! I understand that in rare circumstances it can also be found in the male genitalia of the West Sumatran dwarf orangatang!

[Rosie]

Can I reserve a mattress on the floor?
Clint is going jetboating that weekend, so I will be travelling solo.

[Crisis management]

If I can be so bold to correct you! I understand that in rare circumstances it can also be found in the male genitalia of the West Sumatran dwarf orangatang!

You really do talk shit sometimes Mike, everyone knows the dwarf Orang utan only lives in east Sumatra. :Pokey:

We're going to need referees for this scrabble game, I'm bringing the complete oxford dictionary with me as a back up!

I take it by now I'm camping, looks like everyone has dibs on the indoor spaces, better break out the waterproofing solutions methinks.

[dino3310]

i dont mind giving up my floor space if someones got a big enough tent,i dont give a shit where i sleep as long as it's dry and i aint getting woken up by a 1 year old at 4:30 and a 2yr old at 6:00. i havent got a rack on the bike so i dont really wanna carry the extra weight of a tent on my back.

[tri boy]

I take it by now I'm camping, looks like everyone has dibs on the indoor spaces, better break out the waterproofing solutions methinks.

If you got tent/thermarest, it might pay to bring it along.
But since your old and fragile, we will try to squeeze you inside. (hot water cupboard maybe:bleh:).
For those others coming, if you have a tent etc, bring it. We will fit as many inside as comfortably possible, but some games of paper/rock/scissors may be the deciding factor to accom location. (Port nullify's most discomforts).

[Bams]

I,m keen I have a therma rest and tent but hoping I can squeeze in on the floor :confused: but will fall back too the tent if need be !
looking forward to it got a new bike ya hoo

[Bass]

Mate, I would love to be there and I will give it my best shot. However, as you can understand, I am right out of leave with both the boss at home and the one at work. So if I get there at all, it would be a down Saturday and back Sunday outing.
Will bring the tent again if I show.
Oh and sand of any sort is no longer any problem as you can imagine.
I have no idea if anyone is interested, but if someone can provide a computer, we could have a quick look around Oz - I could bring the camera and data card. Might even be able to get a copy of Jamie's take by then.
There might even be as many as 5 or 6 shots worth looking at if we combine both our contributions - we have only got about 2000 after all.

[offrd]

Mate, I would love to be there and I will give it my best shot. However, as you can understand, I am right out of leave with both the boss at home and the one at work. So if I get there at all, it would be a down Saturday and back Sunday outing.
Will bring the tent again if I show.
Oh and sand of any sort is no longer any problem as you can imagine.
I have no idea if anyone is interested, but if someone can provide a computer, we could have a quick look around Oz - I could bring the camera and data card. Might even be able to get a copy of Jamie's take by then.
There might even be as many as 5 or 6 shots worth looking at if we combine both our contributions.

My laptop can come on holiday if you wish, CD, SD, USB.

Then i can follow YOU down the beach!

Without the laptop that is! Sand... is NOT its friend!

[Bass]

My laptop can come on holiday if you wish, CD, SD, USB.

Then i can follow YOU down the beach!

Without the laptop that is! Sand... is NOT its friend!

Thanks for the offer Duncan mate, I will keep you posted nearer the date.

[Qkchk]

I take it by now I'm camping, looks like everyone has dibs on the indoor spaces, better break out the waterproofing solutions methinks.

As long as you dont fart/scratch/belch/snore we could squeeze you into the double bed and have a threesome! :lol:

[Qkchk]

I,m keen I have a therma rest and tent but hoping I can squeeze in on the floor :confused: but will fall back too the tent if need be !
looking forward to it got a new bike ya hoo

Trying to keep up with the DR650s on the road eh? :rofl:

[offrd]

Trying to keep up with the DR650s on the road eh? :rofl:

Na probably getting a cure to the sore arse syndrome the XR gave him!

God knows how he rode it to welly and back! must damn near split him in half!

[Qkchk]

Na probably getting a cure to the sore arse syndrome the XR gave him!

God knows how he rode it to welly and back! must damn near split him in half!
Certainly put it to good use on the 42nd Traverse!

Even if he left half of his pack on the trail.... :psst: supposedly he didnt know his gear had fallen out but me and Qkkid know the REAL truth.... :lol: Just used it as an excuse to do the trail again!

[offrd]

Yes... well i guess he found some bits at Mitre 10 cause i never ran over his rack and bag on the way home!

[MXNUT]

If there is any space left for a tent on saturday night for 2, we would be keen otherwise will stay at camping ground in kawhia.
Used to the waikato cold and rain so no problems sleeping outside.

[tri boy]

If there is any space left for a tent on saturday night for 2, we would be keen otherwise will stay at camping ground in kawhia.
Used to the waikato cold and rain so no problems sleeping outside.

Your in.:yes:
If your based in Hamilton, or close by, you could drop the tent etc at my place, and it could go out with the supply run the day before.
Just a thought.:sunny:
PM me closer to the w/end if that suits.

[young1]

Any thoughts yet on meeting places for Saturday?

[tri boy]

Scratching my head about that Mike. Maybe the nrth crew can self guide themselves to the Operau service stn on the kawhia hwy, and I will meet up with any eastern/southern crew somewhere.
There are some really nice gravel roads sth of Kawhia that are worth riding. I do some thinking, (but it really hurts).........

[young1]

Scratching my head about that Mike. Maybe the nrth crew can self guide themselves to the Operau service stn on the kawhia hwy, and I will meet up with any eastern/southern crew somewhere.
There are some really nice gravel roads sth of Kawhia that are worth riding. I do some thinking, (but it really hurts).........

Streuth dont want you getting a head ache!!

Happy to meet anywhere.

[dino3310]

should us locals hook up with you at your's or have you a place in mind.

[tri boy]

should us locals hook up with you at your's or have you a place in mind.

That sounds OK. After Clints MMMM ride is over, I'll start throwing some PM around.

[Phreaky Phil]

Hi there. Have been talking to Young 1 about your ride and am keen to come for a ride. Is your place close to centre of Kawhia so we, (wife and I ) can look for somewhere close to stay.
Thanks Phil

[tri boy]

Hi there. Have been talking to Young 1 about your ride and am keen to come for a ride. Is your place close to centre of Kawhia so we, (wife and I ) can look for somewhere close to stay.
Thanks Phil

Hi Phil, welcome to the site.:sunny:
The bach is about 4km from downtown Kawhia. I know there is a campground there, but havn't got any other details on it.
There is bound to be a few w/end renters around also. (try the local real estate boys, they normally know whats what).
I would be interested to hear whats available, as these Kawhia rides are growing bigger each time. (nothing to do with me, it's all about Kanny's cooking)
Hope you can make it.

[young1]

Triboy - don't forget to book the good weather!

I also presume we will meet up on Saturday morning?

[gunnyrob]

Hi Tri Boy, question from the Auckland fellas & fellasses, are we going to be able to ditch our gear before beginning the gravel rides?

(If we ain't, we'll have to go down the uber lightweight luggage option)

Cheers, looking forward to it!

[tri boy]

Hi Tri Boy, question from the Auckland fellas & fellasses, are we going to be able to ditch our gear before beginning the gravel rides?

(If we ain't, we'll have to go down the uber lightweight luggage option)

Cheers, looking forward to it!

The ride out of Akld, down to Kawhia is generally easy on loaded bikes.
I'm picking Ian (crisis) will lead you down the coast, maybe into Raglan and around the coast side towards Ruapuke etc, so it shouldn't be too gnarley.
Travel light for an o/nighter. Bach has most things on hand.:yes:

Mike, I plan on meeting up with you guys, and lead you to the bach.
I'll get serious about routes straight after Clints ride.
A few ph calls will have it sussed quickly.
Sunday will hopefully (weather dependent) see us out at Taharoa checking out a few places, then getting the groups pointing in the right direction for home, (leaving enough daylight to have you home by 5.30-6.00ish).

[Cary]

The ride out of Akld, down to Kawhia is generally easy on loaded bikes.
I'm picking Ian (crisis) will lead you down the coast, maybe into Raglan and around the coast side towards Ruapuke etc, so it shouldn't be too gnarley.
Travel light for an o/nighter. Bach has most things on hand.

So you mean like this :2thumbsup

[tri boy]

Now thats a tidy setup.:2thumbsup
Beats my rack n bungy cords hands down.

[young1]

All sounds good Triboy, hate the bottle of Captain Morgan to get broken on way in!

[Crisis management]

So you mean like this :2thumbsup

Hell, with an arse that big the DR will be able to draught the whole way down!

You're going first Cary......

[Bass]

When are you planning on sloping off for this one Iain? My bike gets back into NZ on Monday, so I am still hopeful for this one although it's beginning to look as if getting it back could be harder than getting it into Oz.

[Crisis management]

When are you planning on sloping off for this one Iain? My bike gets back into NZ on Monday, so I am still hopeful for this one although it's beginning to look as if getting it back could be harder than getting it into Oz.

Haven't given it any thought so far but I wouldn't mind exploring the middle roads (between 22 and the coast) a bit more. Realistically I suppose 8 to 9 ish start? Weather & numbers / speed dependant.

[Bass]

Haven't given it any thought so far but I wouldn't mind exploring the middle roads (between 22 and the coast) a bit more. Realistically I suppose 8 to 9 ish start? Weather & numbers / speed dependant.

Mate
I looked at my calendar for the first time since I got home after posting that question last night. This run clashes with the Ulysses Rememberance Run which is a traditional one for Nicky and I since wayback.
Looks Like I'm out this time.

[ducatijim]

Mate
I looked at my calendar for the first time since I got home after posting that question last night. This run clashes with the Ulysses Rememberance Run which is a traditional one for Nicky and I since wayback.
Looks Like I'm out this time.

Thats a big DITTO for me too:bye:

[MXNUT]

Sunday will hopefully (weather dependent) see us out at Taharoa checking out a few places, then getting the groups pointing in the right direction for home, (leaving enough daylight to have you home by 5.30-6.00ish).[/QUOTE]

[trustme]

I'm in for a day run down to Kawhia but won't be staying. Leave passes are getting hard to find

[tri boy]

I'm in for a day run down to Kawhia but won't be staying. Leave passes are getting hard to find

Good onya.:woohoo:
(might have to revisit Hauturu rd, to see if a track is put in place to get round the slip).:yes:

[offrd]

I will do my best to make it, but after this weekend as we know i have some repairs to do to the bike......:Oops:

[Cary]

I will do my best to make it, but after this weekend as we know i have some repairs to do......:Oops:

Oh, you mean to the bike......:lol:

[Qkchk]

Not too long to go now!

[tri boy]

Not too long to go now!

Tell me about it.:wacko:
Why is it some weeks things flow along nicely, then within a day or two you realise you've several things happening all at once.
Bloody multi tasking is not in my vocabulary.:angry:
Never mind, it will all get sorted:soon:
Hauturu rd slip might be the new "cross farm experience" i have been looking for.:Punk:
Will do some homework today, and get back to you lot.:sunny:

[offrd]

Oh, you mean to the bike......:lol:

:2guns:

Yeah i heal usually, the bike needs the wallet to help it heal.....:doh:

[tri boy]

So I gave the Waitomo district council a call regarding Hauturu rd, and to get a bit of feedback with regards to farm tracks etc.
I let Justin, (the roading engineer) know that I have seen the slip on Fri, and that we hoped to use a track to complete a loop.
Justin sais he was out there this morning, and that the slump had slithered another 70mtrs south from where it was Fri:eek5: (I get the feeling that the hill ain't too stable):lol:
The road will be closed at both ends, and some serious earth works over the next 6months are required.
However, I shall contact the farmer and see if we can use one of his farm tracks (if it's safe) to access the other side of the slip.
There is a shit load more rain coming on Wens, so I'm getting the feeling that a reconsideration of the route is needed........maybe:shifty:

[mr gooster]

Any chance I could meet you guys to ride the saturday? Could you suggest a time and place for me coming from Tauranga.
Cheers

[young1]

Any chance I could meet you guys to ride the saturday? Could you suggest a time and place for me coming from Tauranga.
Cheers

Welcome - we bumped into you at Pio Pio last Friday didn't we!

Mike

[tri boy]

Any chance I could meet you guys to ride the saturday? Could you suggest a time and place for me coming from Tauranga.
Cheers

Your more than welcome to join in mate. I'll send you a PM next week once all the ducks are in a row.
Check this thread every day or two for more info, and the usual BS that gets thrown around.:cool:

[Phreaky Phil]

Accomodation pretty full in Kawhia, the first 2 places I tried are booked for all of August but we found a room at the pub. "Sorted"

[tri boy]

Sweet.:done: Thats only a 5min ride from the bach, don't book meals there etc. You can even leave the bike at the bach and one of us can drop you back there in Kanny's car. (she plans on being a lady of leisure at the bach, and skip the rides, so is driving out).:sunny:

[mr gooster]

thanks Mike, yep that was me. ENJOYED MY SHORT ADVENTURE WITH YOU GUYS.Hope to catch up again sometime. Cheers Dennis

[young1]

Accomodation pretty full in Kawhia, the first 2 places I tried are booked for all of August but we found a room at the pub. "Sorted"

Excellent Phil, look forward to riding up there with you!

[muzzle]

I would have loved to come along for the ride but I've got a new job and I'm working all weekend. Good luck with the weather and have one for me. Hope to catch the next ride. Cheers Muzzle

[offrd]

I would have loved to come along for the ride but I've got a new job and I'm working all weekend. Good luck with the weather and have one for me. Hope to catch the next ride. Cheers Muzzle

Hey great you got a new job :2thumbsup

[tri boy]

Don't work too hard Muzz.

Yeah,yeah, I know i should be giving you lot some definite details by now, (and it will happen this weekend i promise), but since the weather is average tomorrow, and there's a carton of Grolsh in the beer fridge, then I plan to retire the cerebral cells for the night, and relax.
tomorrow I'll get serious.

[offrd]

I must see if i can get this scattered pile of BMW bits back into something that looks like a bike......

Now what did i do with that 12 pound sledge hammer.........:buggerd:

:2thumbsup

[dino3310]

Sweet.:done: Thats only a 5min ride from the bach, don't book meals there etc. You can even leave the bike at the bach and one of us can drop you back there in Kanny's car. (she plans on being a lady of leisure at the bach, and skip the rides, so is driving out).:sunny:

bugger, the volty was the only bike my old 500 might have been able to keep up with :laugh:

[gunnyrob]

One week to go! Where and when are the Auckland riders meeting for this auspicious occassion?

[tri boy]

One week to go! Where and when are the Auckland riders meeting for this auspicious occassion?

So glad you raised this little matter, as i was just going through the attendance list, (scrap of paper i scrawled on).
If possible, could one of the Akld crew who has ridden down to the bach put their hand up to lead the crew there. (I'll post any route suggestions that are needed, but may I suggest the tried and true Te Paptapu, or old Kawhia Rd, (the one with the two small streams).
The ride around the Raglan coast is also an enjoyable one for those who havn't tried it. Use Ruapuke Rd to get you back to the Te Mata settlement, which is the starting point for the previous mentioned routes.

I will head sth a bit to meet up with Mike (young1) and crew somewhere, and lead them nth. Any amilton crew who would like to join this ride please do.
Rosie, Duncan, and any others from slightly east may want to rendevous with me somewhere.
I will probably do a supply run/mattress drop off on Tues night, and Kanny will be driving out Sat morning with food etc.
So lets get our travel routes sorted, then we can relax a bit.

Those coming:
tri boy offroad Phreakyphil
kanny Cary MotoXnut
young1 Rosie Crisis, (what you up to)?
Qkkid Bams Trustme?
qkchic Dino3310
Gunnyrob Marks
Have I forgotten anybody?

[young1]

I must see if i can get this scattered pile of BMW bits back into something that looks like a bike......

Now what did i do with that 12 pound sledge hammer.........:buggerd:

:2thumbsup

I have the genuine Suzuki part 12 pounder here if you want it!

[trustme]

Suggest the AK mob meet at the Autobahn on the Sthern m'way south of the Papakura turnoff. Be there ready for a 9.00 am sharp kick off.
I'll ring Crisis , one of us will get the short straw or maybe I'll just volunteer him
What time do you want to meet up , We'll probably stop at Raglan for lunch & puncture training , now I know we need Crisis along.

[Phreaky Phil]

Sweet.:done: Thats only a 5min ride from the bach, don't book meals there etc. You can even leave the bike at the bach and one of us can drop you back there in Kanny's car. (she plans on being a lady of leisure at the bach, and skip the rides, so is driving out).:sunny:

That i'll be great. Thanks. Young 1 & I have just been looking at maps & looks like we meeting others in Ohura then on to PioPio. Plenty of alternatives from there. Last time we came to Kawhia, (May 08) there was bridge out between TeAnga & Kawhia. I assume that is still out. Mind you, its an awesome detour via TeAnga and Te Koraha. Looking forward to it. Its got to stop raining some time. Doesnt it !!!!

[mr gooster]

Mike I wonder if I could join you guys at Ohura on saturday. Any idea on a time you might get there? Hope you managed to avoid the sheep on the way home last weekend!!!

[tri boy]

OK, Ohura is the meet point for the Naki/sth crew.
I'll ride down Sat morning with any out of Hamilton who wish to come. 11.00am is the unoffical Ohura time at this stage. This should give everyone time to get there, and also time to enjoy the ride nth.
Piopio would be the next sensible meeting point, as it's a fuel stop, and also just off main hwys.

The Harbour Rd bridge is now operational, but Hauturu Rd is closed due to a big slip.
I will try to confirm with the various district councils what back roads are open, but we may need to change routes on the run. Lots of weather has dumped into the Waitomo/West Waikato these last weeks, so we can expect washouts, or slips at anytime.
Marks, if your heading up, try to hook up with young1/phil as the Waitanga rd is pretty cool, and then our run through the Waitewhena Valley to Piopio is also good.

[mr gooster]

Brent thanx for pm but I cant pm in reply yet. Can someone tell me what time to get to Ohura? Are there any others heading over from BOP I could ride over with?

[tri boy]

We are trying to make 11amish the Ohura time.
Maybe Rosie (from Rotoiti) and offrd (from Toke) can form a posse with you.
The 11am might extend out to 12noon, but anything past that will have us pushing the time, rather than enjoying/stopping for pics/slowing for Scrambler riders.;)

[Crisis management]

Suggest the AK mob meet at the Autobahn on the Sthern m'way south of the Papakura turnoff. Be there ready for a 9.00 am sharp kick off.
I'll ring Crisis , one of us will get the short straw or maybe I'll just volunteer him
What time do you want to meet up , We'll probably stop at Raglan for lunch & puncture training , now I know we need Crisis along.

Bastid....
How about an 8.30 meet up, this gives us time for a coffee and chat and a bit of a sort out of suitable routes as we seem to have a bit of a mixed bag of "attendees".
Basic plan is gravel down the west coast, lunch at Raglan then more gravelly bits to kawhia. we can extend or shorten routes to suit the time frame and peoples riding "styles".

(note the polite use of a euphimism for "waiting for scramblers to catch up")


Everyone happyish with that?

Iain

[offrd]

Bike looks like a bike again, almost! man that fibreglass resin stinks out the house! not yet road tested, perhaps tomorrow!...!!
Pencil plan could be link road, puriora forest and down to Ohura to meet up with the rest of the crew....

:niceone:

[young1]

This is all sounding AWESOME.

Marks if you want a bed in New Plymouth for Friday night you are more then welcome to stay here.

[Cary]

Bastid....
How about an 8.30 meet up.

Basic plan is gravel down the west coast, lunch at Raglan then more gravelly bits to kawhia. we can extend or shorten routes to suit the time frame and peoples riding "styles".

Everyone happyish with that?

Iain

Sounds good to me, can't get lost if i got someone to follow, right?!

[Qkkid]

Cant wait lookin forward to this weekend see ya in Ohura

[tri boy]

Cant wait lookin forward to this weekend see ya in Ohura

Aaah, I think you Akld guys won't be heading to Ohura, (unless Crisis is feeling particularly energetic).
The nthern crew will head to the bach under messer's Crisis/Cary/Trustme's lead, and the sthern crew will head to the bach guided by moi.
If all the ducks are in a row, we should get there about the same time. (kanny will be the there).:cool:

[marks]

This is all sounding AWESOME.

Marks if you want a bed in New Plymouth for Friday night you are more then welcome to stay here.

Hi Mike

Thanks for the generous offer. Any chance of making it Thursday night instead??
I was thinking of spending Friday stooging around places like Tarata Rd/Kiwi Rd etc and spending Friday night at the Whanga pub (come on Mike - come to the pub for the night - you know you want to...) and then meeting Tri Boy et all at Ohura on Sat.

[tri boy]

Depending on what the weather gods have planned regarding wind, etc (don't mention that other word), we have a couple of options.
(The closure of Hauturu Rd is a bugger, but we can work around it).

1. From the bach, we head up to the Oparau service station up the road for fuel, then head up Pirongia West Rd, onto Te Raumoa rd, cross over hwy31 onto Kaimango rd, left onto Hauturu Rd and go checkout the slip, (we might be able to safely traverse it), other wise back track down to the start of Hauturu, onto Harbour Rd, and check out a view or two from different elevations.
If time is still with us, we can head out to Tahora via Harbour Rd, then right onto Whakapirau Rd, a seal section to Tahora, then a gravel rd to the coast for photo stops/play on the beach etc.

2 If we are late starters, and things are looking a bit miserable, we can skip the Tahora bit, and just do a loop using Kaimango, lower Hauturu, and a run back towards Oparau.
The southern crew have quite a few options to break sth, and we wouldn't have travelled too far sth for the nth crew.

there are a heap of great roads to be ridden sth, but they will have to wait for summer when daylight hours are with us.

These options can be extended, changed on Sunday, and hopefully everyone will ride a few roads they havn't been on.
Cheers.

[young1]

Excellent yes see you at my place on Thursday, I dont have a spare bed (ex wife got those in the split up of assets) but do have a fold out bed thing, matress etc.

I will PM you with details.

Re Whanga for Friday night, does sound good but will be heading up to Ohura with Phil on Saturday morning. Have two nights here if you want?

M


Hi Mike

Thanks for the generous offer. Any chance of making it Thursday night instead??
I was thinking of spending Friday stooging around places like Tarata Rd/Kiwi Rd etc and spending Friday night at the Whanga pub (come on Mike - come to the pub for the night - you know you want to...) and then meeting Tri Boy et all at Ohura on Sat.

[Tony W]

.
" If time is still with us, we can head out to Tahora via Harbour Rd, then right onto Whakapirau Rd, a seal section to Tahora, then a gravel rd to the coast for photo stops/play on the beach etc. "

You got me! I was wondering how you were so nonchalant about riding all the way to Tahora, which is near Whangamomona.
One look at the map following your directions and I found Taharoa.
Mystery solved.

[tri boy]

Ooops, typo/brain fart.:blank:
If I had only paid more attention in English class, and actually tried to understand Maori, then I might get a grip with all these place names/road signs.

[Tony W]

Ooops, typo/brain fart.:blank:

Good luck with the ride this weekend.

[gunnyrob]

0830 at the auto bahn works for me too. see you there!



Bastid....
How about an 8.30 meet up, this gives us time for a coffee and chat and a bit of a sort out of suitable routes as we seem to have a bit of a mixed bag of "attendees".
Basic plan is gravel down the west coast, lunch at Raglan then more gravelly bits to kawhia. we can extend or shorten routes to suit the time frame and peoples riding "styles".

(note the polite use of a euphimism for "waiting for scramblers to catch up")


Everyone happyish with that?

Iain

[Crisis management]

Right, everyone got their wet weather gear out?

Mind you, 2 weeks ago we were expecting the storm of the century on the MMMM ride and it only rained (& snowed) a bit :whistle::whistle:

Methinks a route following as many coffee stops as possible is called for!

[offrd]

I got new yellow :eek5: leggings after wearing the arse right out of the last pair racing the bike down the road on my butt and a patch siliconed on the arm of the nice matching yellow jacket from grip testing the gravel about an hour earlier.... :Oops:

Should keep some rain out :scooter:

Wont be able to hide tho......:angry:

[tri boy]

Kanny is going with a hearty vege soup for starters, either just before dinner, or if we are a bit cold, as soon as you settle into the bach.
1 main course should be a casserole, and vege's/spuds etc, and a apple or fruit crumble with cream or custard for desert.
Breakfast, the usual I guess, eggs/sausages/bacon, with cereal and toast.
I'll do a booze run tomorrow, (taking out about 4 cartons, and cola etc).
Mattresses organised, and the scrabble board will be there.:Punk:
Keep any Q's coming, and I'll answer PM's as quick as I can. :sunny:
ETA at the bach for everyone on Sat arvo is approx 3pm.
If you need my mob# etc, PM me. Otherwise, see you lot on Sat.:soon:

[cooneyr]

Kanny is going with a hearty vege soup for starters, either just before dinner, or if we are a bit cold, as soon as you settle into the bach.
1 main course should be a casserole, and vege's/spuds etc, and a apple or fruit crumble with cream or custard for desert.
Breakfast, the usual I guess, eggs/sausages/bacon, with cereal and toast.
.........

Damn - if I lived a little closer I'd just tag along for the food :drool: You fullers up north don't do things by half do ya :D

Cheers R

[Cary]

I got new yellow :eek5: leggings after wearing the arse right out of the last pair racing the bike down the road

Tell you what, gonna take me a while to get that sound of you sliding down the seal outta my head :eek5:

Got my Thunderbike muffler tonight :woohoo:

Go below if your interested to listen.

http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/showthread.php?p=1676867#post1676867

[tri boy]

That muffler sounds great.
You can go in front, and scare the goats/steer's/sheep off the roads.:woohoo:

[Qkchk]

0830 at the auto bahn works for me too. see you there!

The Qkkies will be there as well, 8.30am at the Papakura Autobarn is primo with us. :2thumbsup




Methinks a route following as many coffee stops as possible is called for!

Did I hear the word catheter? :shutup:

[young1]

You can go in front, and scare the goats/steer's/sheep off the roads.:woohoo:

An excellent idea after my run in with a sheep in the Awakino Gorge on the way up to the mmmmm.

Triboy, lunch stop on Saturday, I presume Pio Pio for us?

Marks what time do you think you will be here tomorrow?

[tri boy]

Yep, Piopio for a stretch/munch/wee:done:
4 doz Tui, 2 doz Speights, and cola sorted. More available at the pub or Oparau service centre if need be.:shifty:

[Qkchk]

Feel just like a child the night before xmas...... cant wait, cant wait..:banana:

[young1]

Yep, Piopio for a stretch/munch/wee:done:
4 doz Tui, 2 doz Speights, and cola sorted. More available at the pub or Oparau service centre if need be.:shifty:

For those of you from North of the Bombay Hills. Both Tui and Speights are a brand of beer sold in the rest of the country. Similar to your Lion Red but far superior!

Thanks Brent

[Crisis management]

For those of you from North of the Bombay Hills. Both Tui and Speights are a brand of beer sold in the rest of the country. Similar to your Lion Red but far superior!

Thanks Brent

:Oi: We're sophistimacated up here, we wouldn't drink Waikato either. :oi-grr:

[Bass]

For those of you from North of the Bombay Hills. Both Tui and Speights are a brand of beer sold in the rest of the country. Similar to your Lion Red but far superior!

Thanks Brent

Hoi, watch it you!
I was weened on Speights while it was still unknown north of Oamaru.
Bloody dishwater it was then too. You have no idea how far it has come in 50 years.

Enjoy your run guys - hope to make the next one.
My eldest son has just made his Yammie 450 enduro street legal, so there might be 2 of us next time.
(I feel sorry for all of you now)

[trustme]

I'll have you know that one of my not too distant rellies was one of the original owners of Speights & the original brewer. his side of the family got the brewery, my side got God. It has been my lifes work to redress this intolerably unfair roll of the dice
Must be youngies shout, AMEN.

[MXNUT]

:Oi: We're sophistimacated up here, we wouldn't drink Waikato either. :oi-grr:
No you just drink the water from our river instead, whats the name of that river ?????
WAIKATO

[Qkchk]

For those of you from North of the Bombay Hills. Both Tui and Speights are a brand of beer sold in the rest of the country. Similar to your Lion Red but far superior!

Thanks Brent

For those south of the Bombays, should feel at home with my avatar! :p

[Rosie]

For those south of the Bombays, should feel at home with my avatar! :p

South of the Bombays we have real sheep, not even the really ugly boys have to make do with (what appears to be) a sheep-shaped piñata :nono:

[Cary]

For those of you from North of the Bombay Hills. Both Tui and Speights are a brand of beer sold in the rest of the country. Similar to your Lion Red but far superior!

Thanks Brent

All now brewed in AUCKLAND :2thumbsup

[trustme]

Precisely , but never fear as a magnanamous gesture we will confer honorary Dorklander status on you guys for the weekend so that you may partake in beverages from north of the Bombays

[MXNUT]

Please NO !!!!!!,we havent done anything to deserve that kind of punishment.

[young1]

Triboy, how many are we meeting in Ohura. Marks, Phreaky Phil, me and you. Who else?

[offrd]

Triboy, how many are we meeting in Ohura. Marks, Phreaky Phil, me and you. Who else?

Me if i can find my way down on uncharted roads by GPS....:headbang:

[tri boy]

From Hamilton, me and Motoxnut, we will see you guys at Ohura about 11-11.30.
Cool if you can make it Duncan. Rosie might meet us at Piopio, unless she has arranged something with Duncan.

[Qkkid]

See you turkeys Saturday morning

[Rosie]

Rosie might meet us at Piopio, unless she has arranged something with Duncan.

Yep, I'll see you at Piopio. :woohoo:

[dino3310]

weathers looking ok, rain today- scatterd light showers with cool southerlies tommorrow- sunday is ment to be fine, should be a good weekend

[MXNUT]

No rain forcast for Saturday. Counting down !!!!!!!!!!!:soon:

[Qkchk]

No rain forcast for Saturday.

Just a 'hail' of gravel to be expected.

[tri boy]

Holy hell. What a week.
Don't know if I'm Arthur, or Mathar after the cluster f**k that was the week just gone.
Best I drag my skinny arse out to the shed, and see if I can get organised.
If not for kanny, this shin dig would be a flop. You rock girlie.:Punk:
Hope you all have a clear/good run. And I'll see you tomorrow.
Now, where did I put those bloody keys....................:confused:

[mr gooster]

Ill be meeting you at ohura 11ish.
Cheers Dennis

[offrd]

Ahhhh may have missed this but Ohura, i guess it must have a pub or a corner we will all hang out on as a meeting point?

:blank:

[mr gooster]

The main street In ohura is about 100m long so dont think it will be a problem.See you there offrd.
Dennis

[mr gooster]

Hi offrd, the main st of ohura is only about 100 m long so shouldnt be a problem.
Dennis

[mr gooster]

Hi Offrd, dont know what's going on here, sometimes my reply shows up and sometimes it doesnt, anyway the main street of Ohura is only about 100 metres long so dont think it will be a problem meeting up with everyone. Cheers, Dennis.

[Kaituna]

Your a legend tri boy, riding all the waay to Ohura and Pio Pio? Bloody miles away from Kawhia? Any one from Hamilton going?

[tri boy]

Your a legend tri boy, riding all the waay to Ohura and Pio Pio? Bloody miles away from Kawhia? Any one from Hamilton going?

Tag along mate. I'm meeting Motoxnut at the Otrohanga Caltex Sat 9.15am ish, Ohura, 11.30, or catch us at the Piopio servo about 1.30pm.
Sun morn, Oparau service station fuel up about 9am.;)

[tri boy]

Ahhhh may have missed this but Ohura, i guess it must have a pub or a corner we will all hang out on as a meeting point?

:blank:

One horse town mate, we will stick out like dog balls...on a cat.

[MXNUT]

You need to be there KAITUNA, the more SUZUKI`S the better :eek:

[Kaituna]

You need to be there KAITUNA, the more SUZUKI`S the better :eek:

PM me so we can meet up perhaps?

[gunnyrob]

All looking good. Will need to stop for beer on the way. See you at the auto bahn.:scooter:

[Crisis management]

Right a brief update on day 1 (cause I'm a soft cock and went home to bed last night..)

Up bright and early to a cloudy but dry morning, pushed the DR outside and the rain started....bloody typical.
Half an hour of applying layers of waterproof stuff to myself I waddled out and set off for papakura. A soggy and dripping group slowly grew to 10 and after a fair bit of procrastination and dampening of the inside of the cafe we wandered off down the motorway.
The little troop consited of 3 DR650's, 1 Suzy Freewind, 1 KTM 950, 1 BMW 1200Gs, 1 BMW1200 adventure, 1 XT? 660, 1 Scrambler and 1 Tiger.

We did have the odd hiccup on the way, the first being a washout before we even got onto the gravel at Tuakau, however with my natural genius at navigation (only surpassed by my modesty) we found our way onto Klondyke road and 30 minutes of tight, hilly gravel in rain and bloody mist.

Bonus points to Gunnyrob who turned up on a clean GS1200 with road tyres...
The conversation went like this
GR: "Is there much gravel on this route?"
Me: "only about 80%"
GR: "Oh good, I need to learn how to ride on gravel, just tell me when we are close to it so I can stop and turn off the ABS"

At this point the DR owners backed into a corner making the sign of the cross to ward of the evils of such technology...

Anyway, he didn't fall off and the GS isn't quite as clean as it was, he did bloody well really!

Back to the story... Bams yet again managed to throw his luggage off the XT and yet again Qckid managed to pick it up for him but also managed to pick up a puncture. I tell you, these rides to Raglan seemed cursed with the puncture hoodoo....:oi-grr:
I hate fixing tyres in the mud and rain, the only good bit is the rain washs the mud off fairly quickly!

Now somewhat behind time we continued on our merry and uneventful way down towards Raglan with the rain easing and roads in fair condition, most of the stock seemed to be on their side of the fence this time and everyone settled into a reasonable pace....This meant the all bloody passed me and missed the next turn off!
A select group of mature riders who had maintained a safe and responsible pace waited patiently for these bastids who had disappeared...after some discussion (mostly "lets fuck off quickly in case they find us") we did.

Unfortunately, they saw through our cunning plans and did catch up.:(
I would like to point out at this stage that GPS navigation will definately get you to the pub 30 minutes after everyone else, I see a fatal flaw in their design! Old bastids with paper maps (and glasses) won that round.

So, lunch at the raglan pub, which is recommended, and then towards Kawhia via the coast road less two of our number who headed back home.
The coast road is always windy and tight but was fairly cut up with some ruts and potholes and mud in layers in places, great fun.

Qckkid had another go at redecorating his DR (this was definately his day) and came away with some nicely placed mud and authentic looking scuff marks.

However the piece de resistance was the aerial display put on by an unnamed GS rider...

White men nor GS's can't jump.

Especialy bloody great pot holes in the middle of the road disguised as mud puddles. Luckily damage was limited to the bike, and we continued in a more sober manner (for at least a couple of minutes) with the slightly wounded being dispatched for home at Te Mata.

We continued down the Old Kawhia road hoping to take a short cut through a couple of fords but high water levels, read a bloody lake, detered us and it was back to the harbour road for the final run to Kawhia (avoiding horses out for walkies by themselves on blind corners).

By great planning we managed to beat the southern crew by a matter of minutes (we were all hours late....) and retired to the bach for drink.

God knows what happened after that as I wandered back up to Auckland before it all got out of hand.

Disclaimer:
1. It's all true and I didn't make any of this up, don't believe the others.
2. No KLR's were hurt in the making of this production.

[Tony W]

Nice report Crisis. Palmy was freezing last night at the 50th I went to.
Which way did you return to Ak, just out of interest?
Regards

[young1]

I am home safe after two fantastic sunny days (for those of us coming from the Naki) of riding. Again big thanks to Triboy, fantastic host but a shocking scrabble player.

Will post more details and photos later.

[dino3310]

Yes a fantastic day indeed, that was my first outing on the old DR and i had a shit load of fun, met some awesome people, saw some pretty cool sights.
big thanks to tri-boy :2thumbsup
your a great bunch to ride with i look forward to doing it again soon
(hopefully the road tyre:oi-grr: will be gone by then)
:headbang:

[offrd]

Home safe also! Was a great run thru Puriora forest on the way home!

Awesome weekend Triboy and Kanny, Thank you VERY much!

Good to meet up with many new faces !!

The little GS-D had no spills :blink:, even with marks behind the bars!

Man that DT was a blast!, at least i cleaned the carbon out of the pipe :shifty:

[Cary]

Yep, herehere to all of us for a great weekend. Thanks again to Iain for leading us down on Saturday.

Thanks Brent & Kanny for hosting us and organizing the ride, food, accommodation, beers & great weather :2thumbsup

Special thanks to those strapping lads for dragging the Tiger out of the soft sand, two times on a beach and two times stuck :whistle:

Finished the day of with a quick run up the 22 (to avoid the boring run up SH1)

[tri boy]

Home too. Scrambler roughly washed. And I have left over apple crumble to desert later. Will post pic's later once I come down from my riding high.:Punk:
To the crew that made the last 48hrs into a special weekend, thank you, truly.
Days like that just don't come often enough.
Cheers.:sunny:

[xwhatsit]

Pics pics pics pics pics?!?!

:D:D:D

I'm v. jealous.

[tri boy]

As you wish.
The Scrabble game will do Hitcher's head in.:2thumbsup

[deanohit]

As you wish.
The Scrabble game will do Hitcher's head in.:2thumbsup
Another successful ride with Triboys Tours then?

Good going guys, I'm looking forward to seeing the pics. :jerry:

[mr gooster]

Hi to everyone I met and rode with on the Saturday.Thorouhly enjoyable day even if Mr Goosters adrenaline level exceeded his riding abilty at onepoint.Amazing what pride can do. I managed to pick up a 220kg bike off its right hand side remount from the right side and get going again before anyone caught up and found me sprawled on the edge of the road.
I went into a right hander way too quick all locked up, and it was a case of going over a steep bank or laying it down.Got home 6.30 pm. after 550km and an awesome days riding.
Catch all again sometime.

[Qkkid]

Yep awesome weekend will be there with bells on for the next one. Very sore a few swollen lumps on elbow leg and shin. Will live its all part of havin fun. Thanks for the hospitality Triboy and Kanny. The tucker was fantastic. See ya all next time. 650kms in the end.

[marks]

Hi all

just got back to Young1's.

Got a bit sidetracked and stopped for coffee at the Whangamomona Pub. Awakino will have to wait till next time.

Thanks Brent and Karen for a brilliant weekend.

cheers

Mark

[MXNUT]

I went into a right hander way too quick all locked up, and it was a case of going over a steep bank or laying it down.Got home 6.30 pm. after 550km and an awesome days riding.
Catch all again sometime.
Thats 1 quick gravel road eater, Mr Gooster.
Versys with intermediate tyres, the adventure bike that Kawasaki should have built !!

[Phreaky Phil]

Thanks Brent and Karen for your wonderful hospitality. Dawn and I thoroughly enjoyed the whole weekend. It was great to meet and ride with a bunch of new people. Looking forward to the next one.

However, we have lodged a formal protest into the results of the scabble game!!!!!!!

[MXNUT]

Pics pics pics pics pics?!?!

Awesome weekend, thanks heaps guys and gals.

Special thanks to the hosts Karen and Brent.

PS. I wont mention the food, dont want anyone else to know how good it was or there may not be enough for me next time.

Thanks also to my scrabble partner Young 1, who managed to increase my vocabulary and teach me Russian at the same time.

Bring on the next 1.

photo 1 - bams at hautaru rd slip, marks in the background.

photo 2 - dino3310 at hautaru rd slip

photo 3 & 4 the track up the slip.

[MXNUT]

Some more pics

1. kawhia harbour from pirongia west rd.
2. the bach the next morning.
3. mr gooster on pomerangi rd.
4. offrd on pomerangi rd.
5. photo stop on pirongia west rd.
6. qckchk on pirongia west rd.

[Cary]

However, we have lodged a formal protest into the results of the scabble game!!!!!!!

Look, if you don't like the house rules it's not our problem :bleh: At least you'll know them next time & play to the rules!! (p.s. I'm the other half of the winning team)

This brings us to a more serious matter, that of the scorers honour namely Karen. And it's up to Brent to uphold her honour, Brent........

[MXNUT]

And still more pics.

1. rosie on pirongia west rd.
2. talking to the farmer at the slip.
3. the batch.
4. the bikes
5. the aftermath of the slip.
6. tri boy at the hautaru rd slip.

[MXNUT]

1. young 1 on pomerangi rd
2. tri boy on pirongia west rd.
3. young 1 at the hautaru rd slip.

[young1]

1. young 1 on pomerangi rd

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streuth I do need a wide load sign!!

[MXNUT]

streuth I do need a wide load sign!!
We wont tell any tales, and the truck driver has been sworn to secrecy!.

[gunnyrob]

Thanks all for a great weekend. Bike is unscathed & I'm off to the BMWOR meeting to show them what a double hard adventure riding GS should look like!

Had a good blast back to clean off the tyres (love those annakees), plus I didn't have to worry about speed cameras as the number plate was 5mm thick in mud.

Learned lots about gravel riding, found out annakees don't like swampy paddocks, and that I'll definitely put my name in for the summer stunner 3 day event.:rockon:

[tri boy]

This brings us to a more serious matter, that of the scorers honour namely Karen. And it's up to Brent to uphold her honour, Brent........

Yes, the scoring system.......:), amazing what a pre game hug:hug: will do.
The lady has impeccable credential's, and the highest level of honour, but Bailey's Irish Cream may have something to do with the final calculus.:lol:
And "a quick game is a good game" seems to work with slightly drunken m/cyclists. (I particularly like "nannasitter"), as a scrabble word. Thats what she was doing with you lot.:lol:
If ya got pic's, post em.:sunny:

Pic 1 A very skilled man astride a very quick weapon.

Pic 2 This Beemer was two up, and looked fantastic cutting through the gravel. Your a freaking great pilot Phil.

Pic 3 Pomarangai Rd.

Pic 4 Another shitty morning view from the bach veranda.

[mr gooster]

Thanx motoxnut for the kind words , and photo of Mr Gooster. First time Ive ridden with others on a group ride since I discovered the pleasures of gravel riding a few months ago, so no photos of me riding off the tar seal.
It was great to meet you , appreciated the way you led the "southerners" on the sat. and for yours and others comments and edvice for a newbie in this adventure scene..Cheers Dennis

[Phreaky Phil]

Pic 1. Waitewhena rd
pic 2. Tiring work this adventure riding
pic 3. The mighty versey's
pic 4. Mark on DT230

[Phreaky Phil]

Pic 1. A cold start on sunday morning
pic 2. Drz getting loose on the slip
pic 3. Dr500 and dakar on the slip

[offrd]

Some puriora pix on the way to the ride

[young1]

My turn for pics;
1) Got to be the Naki if there is a tunnel, just out Ahititi heading to Ohura
2) The team at Ohura on Saturday morning
3) Marakopa
4) Kitchen bitches
5) What a view
6) Just before that awesome road heading to the slip

[tri boy]

Great forrest pic's there D.:cool:

[offrd]

Some ride photos!

[marks]

Got home safely about 5ish tonight

Shite Duncan - those forest pics are awesome - I gotta get me some of that

Thanks also for the blast on you Beemer Dunc - love that seat and the steady handling - makes the DT feel like a roller skate by comparison. BTW DT runs much better since you 'decarboned' it ;)

I can highly recommend the accommodation at chateau young1 - the beer is cold and the pizza is hot - what else is there.... Thanks Mike for putting with me - I enjoyed my stay.

As I loathe the picture attachment thing here I've posted my piccies here (http://www.advrider.com/forums/showthread.php?t=317350&page=8)
- sorry I stuffed up the link so youll have to scroll half way down the page.

Thanks again Karen and Brent for a wonderful weekend.

Roll on Rosies Ride.....

[offrd]

Got home safely about 5ish tonight

Shite Duncan - those forest pics are awesome - I gotta get me some of that

Thanks also for the blast on you Beemer Dunc - love that seat and the steady handling - makes the DT feel like a roller skate by comparison. BTW DT runs much better since you 'decarboned' it ;)



No problem Mark!

Puriora could be a good run in the summer, Winter = Sloppy mess off the road, Quad bike and winch material! Or........ Clints cruiser to tow the bikes up the hills, and along the flats.... Great tracks....

[Bams]

Thanks for a great weekend guys had a blast, So glad I stayed for the full second day amazing back roads and views.
I was absolutely knackered after chasing the tiger all the way back to auckland but could n't catch it next time!!!

[young1]

I forgot the best photo of the lot, the pub at Waitomo with some of the bikes outside, a good lunch stop.

If you look carefully you can see the old folk doing a runner - they have heard too many stories about bikers!