PDA

View Full Version : North Shore 250s


cheesemethod
29th June 2008, 17:03
Hi all,
So I've recently got my licence, gear and a bike ('06 GN250). I've been really enjoying it for the last few months, but suburbs and industrial areas don't make for a challenging ride. I was after some advice from some other 250 riders on the North Shore, just in regards to some good roads to practice on. Hopefully a nice quiet road with some decent corners.

Also are there any meet ups/group rides for beginners in Auckland?
Gubb
29th June 2008, 17:19
Plenty. The "AWNMR" is a great place to start, its under 'Meetings and Events' run every Wednesday.

See you there.
cheesemethod
29th June 2008, 17:40
Cheers mate. What's ya favourite road round here?
mattian
29th June 2008, 17:44
The North Shore is a great place to learn to ride........ lots of long stretches of road and also lots of hills and tight corners if you go looking for them. I live in Glenfield and there is every kind of road you can think of out this way. I particularly found the "stop" signs at the top of steep hills quite a good challenge...especially if you are waiting behind other cars. Its a real good way to practice your brake,clutch,throttling. Archers road and hillcrest area are pretty good for that.
skidMark
29th June 2008, 17:46
AWNMR is well worth attending mate.

But stay away from the ATNR.

Sure fire way to loose your license.
Gubb
29th June 2008, 17:52
Cheers mate. What's ya favourite road round here?

SH16, Coatesville-Riverhead are awesome, although my driveway took the longest to master, it's claimed 3 newbies so far.
MidnightMike
29th June 2008, 17:59
AWNMR is well worth attending mate.

But stay away from the ATNR.

Sure fire way to loose your license.

You forget hes on a GN!!! :rofl:
cheesemethod
29th June 2008, 18:06
You forget hes on a GN!!! :rofl:

Yeah, GN250 + 89kg goes to about 110km/h then runs out of puff.
Nagash
29th June 2008, 20:30
Yup, as Gubb said the AWNR is a great ride for learners. From the gas station we do the Coatesville-Riverhead road which is always a bit of fun. So i'll see you there if you come!

SH16 is also a good stretch of road, up to Wellsford, then Wellsford to Managawhai. 3-5 hour ride I think.

Then there's Woodcocks road if you get a bit more confident, lots of tight corners, just be a bit careful in the wet cause they get slippery.. specially under the shade of trees.

Scenic Drive to Piha beach is also a nice short blat. Most roads to the beachs are actually..

Huia road,

SH 22 to Raglan is also a really good one.

There's quite a few.. just drop down a post in the 250 section if you ever wanna go for a ride some weekend and i'm sure a few 250 riders will show up. And a few Thou's and 650's who wanna confirm their cock size haha! Just kidding Kyle..
BANZAI
29th June 2008, 20:34
GN250+50kg still going after 120kmph :p
CB ARGH
29th June 2008, 20:46
GN250+50kg still going after 120kmph :p

50kg? Woah crap!

Boney!

I'm an 80 :shit:
DarkLord
30th June 2008, 00:21
SH16, Coatesville-Riverhead are awesome, although my driveway took the longest to master, it's claimed 3 newbies so far.

Three?!

Who else was claimed by the mighty relentless force of your driveway?

:eek5:
Gubb
30th June 2008, 07:39
Ah. Don't know that they want me to make it public....
DarkLord
30th June 2008, 12:06
I see....

No doubt they'll have fun on your new driveway as well...

:whistle:
Morcs
30th June 2008, 12:25
Ridge road is a belter. especially if you do the whole lenght of it.
NOMIS
30th June 2008, 12:35
bethles beach a nice ride..... not what a shit road lol. way more fun in a car that one.
Candle
3rd July 2008, 18:48
yea defiantly gotta come on the Wednesday ride good ride and skills learning then theres the pub lol always a bonus