Coromandel Adv ride 29/30 Nov

[Cary]

UPDATE 13 Nov
Meeting at Kopu pub carpark at 9:30 for 10 leaving. (as i will be riding down from F.Bay you will have to find your own way to Kopu)

BBQ dinner will be supplied for $15 including B & Egg breaky if you require it. I will cater to those that have signed on at calander. (there will be plenty)

I am also going to bring beer/wine/fizzy (if you have prefrence let me know) Beer is $2 for 1st 2 $1 there after.

We are camping at Fletchers Bay so you will need to bring everything. There is a toilet & (cold)shower.

The route will be, Kopu-Tapu-Coroglen-309-Coro Township(lunch at pub east end of town)

Then up to Fletchers Bay. Should arrive about 4ish.

Sunday
Depending on who wants to do what we can loop round to Stony Bay.Then back to Coro Town.

Then over the hill and on to Opitonui Rd-Wade Rd and Coroglen(maybe rest stop at pub will see, time etc) After that main drag and back to Kopu Pub. Think that will be enough as some have a long way to get home. I did find some more after Coroglen but only one online map showed them and think they may be forestry roads.


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Time to get the camping gear out??

Thought I'd try to get a camping trip in before the usual X'mas rush of bbq's & company Do's and not seen a ride posted for Coromandel in a while so why not.

Along the line of Rosies ride would be more of a curise/social ride as the Coro roads are not that hard and even road bikes could do the trip to Fletcher Bay.

Did a recky ride yesterday and i couldn't ride to the top as a metre wide ditch was dug to put drain pipes in about 3k from Fletcher Bay.

http://www.advrider.com/forums/showthread.php?p=7782813#post7782813

The ride would start at Kopu, do Tapu-Coroglen Rd up to 309 Rd. Lunch break in Coro township then up to Fletcher Bay.

Option B would be to do same but stay in a camp ground with cabins etc. Will try to set up the poll to see what would be prefered or just post your opinions.

Now if we get enough i will sort a car to take up a bbq,food,booze etc so will see what interest is. Will take fishing gear(see above!) in the hope a fish dinner......

This would be an easy day trip for those with limited time and even road bikes keen on a little adventure. Gravel section to Fletcher Bay is only 27k and very easy.

Is now up on calander

[Taz]

Fletcher bay would also be a nice spot probably less populated but a bit more basic in it's facilities??

[Cary]

Fletcher bay would also be a nice spot probably less populated but a bit more basic in it's facilities??

You know me and remembering place names.........

Fletcher Bay is at the very end ah? Didn't have it on my map so used Port J as general area. That is the one where we will end up but I couldn't get that far to check out what was there. Also the camp ground at Port J is closed at the moment for upgrades.

[marks]

some of us softies need a roof over our heads.....

[deanohit]

Sigh, I'd love to do the Corro one more time before heading home down south, oh well.

[dino3310]

i'll be keen mate but would have to confirm closer to the date

[young1]

some of us softies need a roof over our heads.....

Sleep under your trailer!

I am keen to do this ride, I am not sure of the places you mention, always nice to stay in or near a pub though

[Cary]

Sleep under your trailer!

I am keen to do this ride, I am not sure of the places you mention, always nice to stay in or near a pub though

The camp ground I was thinking of is in Coromandel township and pub is across the road :drinkup:
The pub also has rooms so depending on numbers..........

If we end up staying in Coromandel Town it would give us time to double back to Port Charles/Stony Bay & back via Kennedy Bay.

[Taz]

If I can make it and the weather is great my vote is for the basic camping option at fletcher bay. Bung some sausages on the barbie down some bourbons and talk some shit around a camp fire and crawl into the tent and listen to the waves splashin on the shore........ :cool:

Cary - Can I bring the family??

[dino3310]

If I can make it and the weather is great my vote is for the basic camping option at fletcher bay. Bung some sausages on the barbie down some bourbons and talk some shit around a camp fire and crawl into the tent and listen to the waves splashin on the shore........ :cool:

Can I bring the family??

thats the one, will be cheaper than the pub

[Cary]

I am keen to do this ride, I am not sure of the places you mention, always nice to stay in or near a pub though

Try this, should done this to start, oh well tis how we learn. Nothing stopping day trippers or those wanting to stay in town to do so.

[Cary]

Can I bring the family??

Course you can, give Paula someone to talk to :yes:

If there are enough people to warrent taking bbq i would prolly go up on the Friday to set things up and follow Paula on the bike then meet in Kopu Sat morning. Will see what happens.

Should camping be the go will try to get a big tent (Bro's) so will be spare space.... again, all depends on demand.

[Phreaky Phil]

Did you know Coromandel Gold Rush ADV ride is on the following weekend ?

[Taz]

Did you know Coromandel Gold Rush ADV ride is on the following weekend ?

So?? :msn-wink::bleh:

[Phreaky Phil]

Divided loyalties.

[Cary]

Divided loyalties.
Huh??

I checked calendar & Silver Bullet before putting thread up but nothing listed. Was then told it was on. Is this a ride you have to pay for?

[dino3310]

Did you know Coromandel Gold Rush ADV ride is on the following weekend ?

2 separate weekends 2 separate rides :woohoo:

[tri boy]

Calender is free n marked. Kanny has that w/end off also.
Woot, woot, woot!!!!!:woohoo:

[Phreaky Phil]

Huh??

I checked calendar & Silver Bullet before putting thread up but nothing listed. Was then told it was on. Is this a ride you have to pay for?
Yea, it is a paying ride. I have done a couple of them over the years.
Might be time for a change and have a nice cruisy time looking around with you guys.

[Taz]

Cary - You and I did the gold rush on our XT's in 2006.......

Here you are.

You make that XT look like a mini bike! :)

[cave weta]

For accomodation 15 mins north of Coromandel you could try www.papaaroha.co.nz (http://www.papaaroha.co.nz)
Thay are a camping ground with store, fuel, boat hire and cabins. Bike friendly- I use them for my tours.

[gunnyrob]

Don't mind being a double hard ADV rider & will be keen to go camping! Yaar.

[young1]

I have a good tent too that I am happy to use, I am sure it will fit across the back of the Katoom!

[kanny]

Count me in.:2thumbsup Last time i went i had a blast.Awesome spot.

[Henk]

might turn up but will be riding a road bike so will / may meet you there instead of doing the tapu coroglen 40 thing. stunning spot Fletchers.

[Cary]

might turn up but will be riding a road bike so will / may meet you there instead of doing the tapu coroglen 40 thing. stunning spot Fletchers.

Good on ya, will do the Coroglen & 309 sometime before ride to check out condition(gotta try this fishing thing again!) but would say on a road bike direct to Fletchers the smart idea or even better meet us at Coro township for lunch.

[ttrkiwi]

Guys, would love to join you for the weekend. Should have the bike well sorted by then and yes campin' and fishin seems the go. Soft plastics of the stones, just need to get the rod on the bike....

Cheers.

Julian.

[Henk]

Half a beer can tied to the pillion peg and bungy the top of the rod to the packframe. easy

[dino3310]

Half a beer can tied to the pillion peg and bungy the top of the rod to the packframe. easy

i use to use a pvc down pipe with a cap on the bottom bracketed to the rack to carry my 2 peice surf caster, pvc was about 900 long it was good to keep the stones of the rod.
my mate had one on the front end of his bike, use it for his rifle too.

[mr gooster]

Iwent thru to fletcher bay last sat. 6th. Never been before but looked like facilities just upgraded by DOC ,showers toilets etc. I think it was $10 per adult per nite. There was also a backpackers or B&B or similar right next door for those who like a roof overhead.

[Blackbird]

Along the line of Rosies ride would be more of a curise/social ride as the Coro roads are not that hard and even road bikes could do the trip to Fletcher Bay.



I drove (in the Impreza) all the way up yesterday with Freebird and our better halves. Up as far as Jackson's Bay, road bikes could do it but a lot of care would be required because of loose metal. To be honest, I don't think I could do it on the Blackbird. I'd say that adventure tyres as a minimum would be required to Fletcher's Bay because of the steepness of some of the hills, loose metal and one ford in a dip with an uneven bottom. Quick evasive action of occasional high speed locals is also required :yes:.

What a wonderful, magical part of the country and long may it stay unspoiled. There was even a pod of dolphins about 50 m from the shore at Fletcher's Bay. Also a naval exercise towards Great Barrier with aircraft, frigates and what may have been an Aussie sub.

[Phreaky Phil]

Just been having a look at the map to see where Port Jackson is. Waaaaay up there !! Cool. havent been up there before.

[socialites]

Is this ride of yours on the calender? I cant seem to scroll to Novemeber. None the less, I am keen to join in and camping seems the go for me..

[johannvr]

On the Calendar screen, first select "on road events" on the top right/h side & then highlight/select November (Not NovEmeber - that's a different calendar than the one that we're on ... :mellow:) 2008 after that - you'll find it.

So are we going then? Sounds like a sinister plot is brewing ...


Is this ride of yours on the calender? I cant seem to scroll to Novemeber. None the less, I am keen to join in and camping seems the go for me..

[Tank]

So - are adventure nOObs welcome on this ride?

It will be my first gravel of any significance.

[young1]

So - are adventure nOObs welcome on this ride?

It will be my first gravel of any significance.

Noobs are always welcome, but you must understand that there are two very important rules for newbies;
1) You can not show up any of us "experienced" riders with your gravel riding skills, and most importantly
2) You provide the alcohol, I am quite partial to Captain Morgan rum thank you!

[Rosie]

I'll be there :D

One of my friends could be keen to come along and give the adventure thing a try, if she can find a suitable bike to hire.

[Devil]

Ooo interested. Dont have a tent though!

[Cary]

So - are adventure nOObs welcome on this ride?

It will be my first gravel of any significance.

Yes can't stop ya:shit: Just kidding, this will be a good ride for a first timer. The roads are pretty well travelled and easy going. The pace will be whatever you want it to be. No hurry to get there as only a cosy fire and alcohol will be waiting:clap:


Ooo interested. Dont have a tent though!

There is a backpackers there.

[Tank]

Noobs are always welcome, but you must understand that there are two very important rules for newbies;
1) You can not show up any of us "experienced" riders with your gravel riding skills, and most importantly
2) You provide the alcohol, I am quite partial to Captain Morgan rum thank you!

Sounds great.

Dont worry about my 'mad skillz' on gravel - hell - I'm still crap on tar.

re the rum - unfortunately after a evening on rum about 20 years ago I still vomit at the smell of it - would you settle for bourbon?

[Phreaky Phil]

I'll settle for the burbon, welcome aboard. !!!!!

[socialites]

So are we going then? Sounds like a sinister plot is brewing ...[/QUOTE]

yeah mate..are you in????

[Kevnz]

The 309 is shut until the end of the month due to 2 big wash-outs. (Waikato Times) :shit:

[tri boy]

The 309 is shut until the end of the month due to 2 big wash-outs. (Waikato Times) :shit:

and we never ride across wash outs/collapsed bridges/slips/panties/bra's.......:drool:ahh, I think i wandered from the subject somehow:laugh:

[Kevnz]

and we never ride across wash outs/collapsed bridges/slips/panties/bra's.......:drool:ahh, I think i wandered from the subject somehow:laugh:

Don't share your tent with this tri-boy after 1 to many Bourbons:shifty:

[dino3310]

:stupid:

The 309 is shut until the end of the month due to 2 big wash-outs. (Waikato Times) :shit:

thats what i call adventure riding.:woohoo:

[Kevnz]

:stupid:


thats what i call adventure riding.:woohoo:

Road shut = no cagers

[Kevnz]

Good on ya, will do the Coroglen & 309 sometime before ride to check out condition(gotta try this fishing thing again!) but would say on a road bike direct to Fletchers the smart idea or even better meet us at Coro township for lunch.

O.K. so I stuck the quote in this time. 309 is shut...

[MXNUT]

Don't share your tent with this tri-boy after 1 to many Bourbons:shifty:

There is no such thing as 1 to many bourbons

[marks]

There is no such thing as 1 to many bourbons

in Tri_Boys case 1 Bourbon is 1 too many

[tri boy]

I'll have you know that alcamahol makes me strong and cleverererer. hic:drinknsin
Get the sorry ol bones up to Pt Jackson Mark. The warm weather will do wonders for your 200yr old frame.:laugh:

[young1]

I'll have you know that alcamahol makes me strong and cleverererer. hic:drinknsin
Get the sorry ol bones up to Pt Jackson Mark. The warm weather will do wonders for your 200yr old frame.:laugh:

Unfortunately for Mark, gravel is no good for his trailer....:banana:

[Crisis management]

I had the afternoon yesterday meandering around the gravel on coromandel and thought you might all like a bit of a heads up....
Coromandel to Port Jackson, hard packed and fast with the usual pea gravel where you least need it, the pohutukawas are looking good too!
Coromandel to Port Charles, tight and steep with lovely patches of deep gravel where they have been filling holes and the odd bit of damp mud (not good for bald front tyres). Good sphincter clenching exercise.
Port Charles to Kennedy bay to Coromandel, some of it as above (it's one way in and back the same way out) but faster to Kennedy bay and hard packed generally but again with a bit of pea gravel that tends to keep the surface slippery.
Lots of traffic and half of them seemed a bit focused on something other than driving...there were the "look at that scenery" types, the "I'm in a hurry to get the kids ones" and the "we're driving our flock of sheep down the road" types. The award for best attempt to get me goes to the woman in the 4x4 who didn't give way at the one lane bridge.......I love Brembos.
Back to the roads!
The 309 from Coromandel to Whitianga was closed to thru traffic about 10kms in from Coromandel so would be best to check it's open before heading down, road works or some such implausible excuse.
Coroglen to Tapu, hard packed and fast again with quite a mixture of surfaces when you least expect it.

Bloody good roads!

[Devil]

Oooo, and my pack rack finally turns up soon!
But it's a week after the MotoTT round. Would have to get off my arse and get the slicks off the bike and put the chunky ones back on... hrm
Thats assuming I can get a second leave pass!

[Phreaky Phil]

Hey Cary, where is the ride going to start from ?

[Cary]

Hey Cary, where is the ride going to start from ?

If we get enough signed up then it will be Kopu as I will have to take my ute up to Fletchers Bay with supplies. I will be going up on the Friday and riding down to Kopu Sat morn' Would say meet time will be 10-10:30 (option for some to camp Friday night if they wish) But ride really for Sat.

Nothing set yet. Any day trippers welcome but will ask that only those intending to overnight it sign up on the calender.

I plan to supply food & booze for those that want it but will sort that closer to time.

Camping cost is $9pp

[kevfromcoro]

you guys need a hand with anything......
iam on the thames coast..about 10ks up from thames....
heaps of room...and places to sleep..
might come with yis....if i can get my bike going.........

[young1]

you guys need a hand with anything......
iam on the thames coast..about 10ks up from thames....
heaps of room...and places to sleep..
might come with yis....if i can get my bike going.........

I haven't registered for the ride yet but am keen to do it. However can I "book" a spot at your place for the Friday night?

Thank you

Mike

[Phreaky Phil]

you guys need a hand with anything......
iam on the thames coast..about 10ks up from thames....
heaps of room...and places to sleep..
might come with yis....if i can get my bike going.........

Hi KEV, Dawn and I will probably ride up with Young 1, so if its ok, we mite stick our hand up to stay on the Friday nite.
Thanks, Phil

[kevfromcoro]

NO WORRIES... just rock up............
flick me a pm...when you are ready to go..............
i want to come too.......................................

[Phreaky Phil]

NO WORRIES... just rock up............
flick me a pm...when you are ready to go..............
i want to come too.......................................

Cheers, Will be in touch as things progress

[kevfromcoro]

hi ....iam down in the naki next week.............working at hawera......
pop me a txt............catch up........................................

[Phreaky Phil]

hi ....iam down in the naki next week.............working at hawera......
pop me a txt............catch up........................................

Sounds good. Will you be in New Plymouth ?

[young1]

Hi Cary, I have just enrolled for the ride. Will be bringing the 990 - with no throttle snatch..... ha ha

[Devil]

Sweeeeeet. Pack rack all fitted. Can now bring tent! So sleeping arrangement sorted either way!

[dino3310]

hey Cary how much fishing time are we looking at,
would colville be our last stop for bait.
just want an idea as to how much gear to bring.

[Cary]

hey Cary how much fishing time are we looking at,
would colville be our last stop for bait.
just want an idea as to how much gear to bring.

I've just got back from HBAR ride so will sort some finer details tonight and get back to you.

[Cary]

If the 309 is still closed then will just have to find a different way round to Coro township. Lunch will be in Coro T and from there to Fletchers Bay. Would say will get there about 3-4. Colville would be last for bait. I'm not much of a shore based fisherman so I don't actually expect to catch a thing! I will be there Friday arvo so will give it a go then if i get time.

There will be no rush to leave Sunday morn' so if your keen a morning fish is possible. I will be taking bait to so happy to get extra if you wish?

[MXNUT]

If the 309 is still closed then will just have to find a different way round to Coro township.

If we cant get past the slip on the 309 Rd then another option if coming from the eastern side is to turn off the 309 onto Castlerock Rd ( GRAVEL ) and this would bring us out at Te Rerenga on the Whangapoua to Coromandel Rd which is also a great sealed but winding Rd and back over the hill into Coro.

[Cary]

If we cant get past the slip on the 309 Rd then another option if coming from the eastern side is to turn off the 309 onto Castlerock Rd ( GRAVEL ) and this would bring us out at Te Rerenga on the Whangapoua to Coromandel Rd which is also a great sealed but winding Rd and back over the hill into Coro.

Cheers Mark, was looking on the map earlier and that does look like an option or starting from Te Rerenga side and heading back in. That way we can still do Tapu-Coroglen Rd.

[MXNUT]

Cheers Mark, was looking on the map earlier and that does look like an option or starting from Te Rerenga side and heading back in. That way we can still do Tapu-Coroglen Rd.

From thames we could do Tapu-Coroglen then 309-Castlerock to coromandel then .........................

But TRUE adventure riders would find a way past the slip anyway:whistle: ( I will bring my spade ) :lol:

[Cary]

TRUE adventure riders would find a way past the slip anyway:whistle: ( I will bring my spade ) :lol:

Sounds good, you ride the Tiger and i'll ride the DRZ!!!!

[dino3310]

If the 309 is still closed then will just have to find a different way round to Coro township. Lunch will be in Coro T and from there to Fletchers Bay. Would say will get there about 3-4. Colville would be last for bait. I'm not much of a shore based fisherman so I don't actually expect to catch a thing! I will be there Friday arvo so will give it a go then if i get time.

There will be no rush to leave Sunday morn' so if your keen a morning fish is possible. I will be taking bait to so happy to get extra if you wish?

i was thinking some berley would definately increase the chances of catching something, but i'll be buggard if i'm gonna carry that stuff in my panniers, baits alrite its the berley that can get messy.

[young1]

I won't be bringing fishing gear up from the Naki so if someone could catch me a couple of crumbed snapper fillets I would be very happy!

[Cary]

i was thinking some berley would definately increase the chances of catching something, but i'll be buggard if i'm gonna carry that stuff in my panniers, baits alrite its the berley that can get messy.Will be taking berley and if i can find a good spot close to the camp will have 1 for friday & 1 for Sat. Course my 'good spot' may vairy from someone who know what they are doing!!


I won't be bringing fishing gear up from the Naki so if someone could catch me a couple of crumbed snapper fillets I would be very happy!No prob, freight, time, storage, cooking, would say $50 a fillet should cover it:laugh:

Course I hope to catch my limit (nothing under 30cm of course) in the hour or 2 of daylight i'll have on Friday.........

[MXNUT]

i was thinking some berley would definately increase the chances of catching something.

I will bring my bottle of Jim Beam and with quite a few beers, that should take care of the burley for Sunday morning. :laugh:

[gunnyrob]

So, are we going to meet at the Autobahn to convoy to Kopu?

[dino3310]

I will bring my bottle of Jim Beam and with quite a few beers, that should take care of the burley for Sunday morning. :laugh:

some porrige and mix veges for breaky should give some consistency
to the trail:sick::shutup:

[ttrkiwi]

Guys, what sort of fuel range is required? I only have 11 litres in the tank till bone dry, will that be enough. Guess fill up at Coro. should see me right.

Cheers.

Fishing gear is packed...fresh snapper for tea...

[Cary]

Guys, what sort of fuel range is required? I only have 11 litres in the tank till bone dry, will that be enough. Guess fill up at Coro. should see me right.

Cheers.

Fishing gear is packed...fresh snapper for tea...

Yes that will be enough as its only about 60k from Coro township to Fletchers Bay. I will also be taking spare fuel up in the ute just in case.

At this stage i'm thinking a 9:30 meet in Kapu for 10 sharp leaving, sound ok?

Also for those who wish I figure $15 for BBQ inc B & eggs for breaky, and (taken from TonyW) $2 for first two beers & $1 after that.

Feel free to comment.......

[ttrkiwi]

Fuel not an issue then and I'm in for the BBQ and booze, although I do want to try all my new microscopic cooking equipment etc....first time out. The Bourban will be carried in what was going to be my spare fuel bottle, guess if I don't drink it all I can tip in the tank....:laugh:

Coke (liquid kind) is more of an issue, guess I will just have to drink 50/50 mix.

This will be my first real outing with new bike, bags etc so will be interesting to see how things develop. Fishing gear is already sorted.

Look forward to it.

Cheers.

[trump-lady]

Aww this looks like so much fun and I just bought a tent. Problem is I got road bike and terribly allergic to gravel or any foreign substance on the road. Is there anyone meeting up at the site thats not doing cross country I can tag along with? Perhaps open up a diff route for nana dorks like me?

[ttrkiwi]

I don't think the road north is too hard core so your bike may do it easy...graded gravel roads. There are those of us that will be faffing around at the back of the pack so speed won't be an issue...

[Crisis management]

Perhaps open up a diff route for nana dorks like me?

Bit hard to get to Cape Colville without going on gravel, thats the only way up there, the roads are easy riding tho, so as long as you take your time you won't have a problem. Treat it as character building.....

Cary, I might come down for the day (saturday) so will join whatever group is leaving Auckland probably, maybe, we'll see etc.....

[dino3310]

Yes that will be enough as its only about 60k from Coro township to Fletchers Bay. I will also be taking spare fuel up in the ute just in case.

At this stage i'm thinking a 9:30 meet in Kapu for 10 sharp leaving, sound ok?

Also for those who wish I figure $15 for BBQ inc B & eggs for breaky, and (taken from TonyW) $2 for first two beers & $1 after that.

Feel free to comment.......

great idea mate i'll be in for the bbq save me carting extra gear.

[dino3310]

Cary, I might come down for the day (saturday) so will join whatever group is leaving Auckland probably, maybe, we'll see etc.....

wahooooo.
shit im almost nervous

[Crisis management]

wahooooo.
shit im almost nervous

It's alright darling, I'll be gentle........

[trump-lady]

ok cool....like get off and push speeds at the back right lol

gravellllllllllllll yucky yuck lol

[Phreaky Phil]

Yes that will be enough as its only about 60k from Coro township to Fletchers Bay. I will also be taking spare fuel up in the ute just in case.

At this stage i'm thinking a 9:30 meet in Kapu for 10 sharp leaving, sound ok?

Also for those who wish I figure $15 for BBQ inc B & eggs for breaky, and (taken from TonyW) $2 for first two beers & $1 after that.

Feel free to comment.......

Mmmmmmmmmm, FOOD !!!! BEER !!!!!:doh:

[dino3310]

It's alright darling, I'll be gentle........

:spanking::no: :laugh:

[dino3310]

ok cool....like get off and push speeds at the back right lol

gravellllllllllllll yucky yuck lol

just throw some E-09's on the sprint and you can lead the way,

[young1]

Heh Dino looking forward to seeing that new bike of yours!

BBQ sounds awesome!

I will bring some rum again in my fuel bottle (the taste of petrol has just about gone) so again I may be in need of some coke (ice and little umbrellas would really set it off!).

Phil and I will probably be in Thames on the Friday night, anyone else going to be over that way then?

Crisis, what is this heading home thing, how about stay the night then leave early in the morning?

Mike

[MXNUT]

Just talking to DOC this morning and the back packers at Fletchers Bay is closed at the moment for renovations and wont be open until mid December ( was trying to be lazy and not bring tent - mat -pillow etc... ).:yawn:

So looks like i will be tenting as well.

CARY if you need a hand with organizing anything ( other than the good weather of course :sunny: , thats down to you ) let me know and i am happy to help :done:

[Cary]

Just talking to DOC this morning and the back packers at Fletchers Bay is closed at the moment for renovations and wont be open until mid December ( was trying to be lazy and not bring tent - mat -pillow etc... ).:yawn:

So looks like i will be tenting as well.

CARY if you need a hand with organizing anything ( other than the good weather of course :sunny: , thats down to you ) let me know and i am happy to help :done:

Was going to call them closer to ride to see if that option was open........

Cheers Mark, will do. Looks like 309 Rd is open(least that what Coro council web site says) anyone know different?

Yous spirit swilling folk, will take coke,lemonade mixes up just let me know what you want, same goes for beer otherwise it will be Tui.......

Will be taking wine to.

Beer will be cold & ready to drink on arrival, ah TonyW.....:whistle:

[Bass]

Went out and bought a cheapie tent last weekend and looking good to join you for this one

[Devil]

I hope I can still come along. Should be ok. Might bring me some vodka so hopefully there'll be some coke around!

Hope my back tyre lasts until then!

[Cary]

Went out and bought a cheapie tent last weekend and looking good to join you for this oneCool, no fuel problems for the rest of us then, hose packed :msn-wink:

I hope I can still come along. Should be ok. Might bring me some vodka so hopefully there'll be some coke around!

Hope my back tyre lasts until then!Canvas works good on gravel!

[Devil]

Cool, no fuel problems for the rest of us then, hose packed :msn-wink:
Canvas works good on gravel!

Never thought about that hehe.

Hey could you update the first post in this thread with the confirmed plan?

[Cary]

First post updated

Sign on if your coming.

Anyone doing it as a day trip? Any roadies keen?

[Cary]

Put a Sunday route up on #1 post but can change depending on time & conditions (of road/weather & body! :sick:)

[Bass]

That looks good thanks Cary.
I suspect that I am the southernmost Auckland resident and only about 100 m off the motorway.
I was wondering if any of the others wanted to assmble chez bass for the trip down to the Kopu pub. I was contemplating a slightly devious route which could take in e.g. the Hunua gorge and the coast road through Kaiaua.

[Devil]

That looks good thanks Cary.
I suspect that I am the southernmost Auckland resident and only about 100 m off the motorway.
I was wondering if any of the others wanted to assmble chez bass for the trip down to the Kopu pub. I was contemplating a slightly devious route which could take in e.g. the Hunua gorge and the coast road through Kaiaua.

Perhaps the Autobahn might be easiest for those of us with Souf Auckers, but if your place is easy to find then either or...

Looking forward to it! First camping experience with bike :D

[MXNUT]

just let me know what you want, same goes for beer otherwise it will be Tui.....

Being picky here but some form of Lager would be good, Export Gold etc......

[Bass]

Perhaps the Autobahn might be easiest for those of us with Souf Auckers, but if your place is easy to find then either or...


I thought about that and it's absolutely no skin off my nose either way mate.
However, if you want to go via the gorge or Kaiaua, then you overshoot the turnoff to get to the Autobahn and the route to the gorge goes past my front gate.
It probably depends most on what time your Missus kicks you out of the sack.

[Cary]

Being picky here but some form of Lager would be good, Export Gold etc......

Ex Gold, on my list :)

Might have to charge $10/can tho, just priced up a set of tyres for the 999 :shit:

[Crisis management]

Ex Gold, on my list :)

Might have to charge $10/can tho, just priced up a set of tyres for the 999 :shit:

Got a Pirelli MT90 off the Kaboom I don't need, not enough tread for mud so it should be fine for the testastretta, swap you a beer?

[Cary]

Got a Pirelli MT90 off the Kaboom I don't need, not enough tread for mud so it should be fine for the testastretta, swap you a beer?

Could do, guess i could give it a wash & put it in the dryer on high to shrink it to fit the 999's 17's...............:laugh:

That or save it for the road trip that a couple of us have brewing..............

[Devil]

Are we there yet? I'm looking forward to a break heh.

[dino3310]

Are we there yet? I'm looking forward to a break heh.

only 11 more sleeps:yawn:

[Crisis management]

I was wondering if any of the others wanted to assmble chez bass for the trip down to the Kopu pub. I was contemplating a slightly devious route which could take in e.g. the Hunua gorge and the coast road through Kaiaua.

Will I get a coffee this time...huh?

Sounds a good idea to me Bass, I was thinking of doing the Clevedon, Kawakawa route anyway and wouldn't mind seeing some bits of the Hunuas. I won't be able to absolutely confirm my attendance till next week so put me down as a serious maybe.

PS. Whats with the "it might rain i'm staying home this sunday" stuff...c'mon, at least the rain keeps the dust down.

(if i'm going to get drowned on the trail bike I expect you lot to at least provide some company)

[Bass]

Will I get a coffee this time...huh?]

I think that we can certainly maybe arrange something there



PS. Whats with the "it might rain i'm staying home this sunday" stuff...c'mon, at least the rain keeps the dust down.

(if i'm going to get drowned on the trail bike I expect you lot to at least provide some company)

But you are an enthusiastic masochist mate.
I mean, you went and bought one of those bull dyke KTM's and attempted the 42 on slicks.
I just don't have that degree of commitment/insanity/need for pain/self flagellation/etc etc..........

[Crisis management]

I think that we can certainly maybe arrange something there


Ok, I'll bring a thermos.....I know when I'm beaten. :weep:


Now, bull dyke??? :crazy: interesting analogy, I'm not that secure in my sexuality!

[ducatijim]

Don't you lot be casting doubts about bulls sexuality....I really, really need them all to be straight!:(

[Bass]

Don't you lot be casting doubts about bulls sexuality....I really, really need them all to be straight!:(

It's those damned poodles that have them confused.
I mean, a gun dog that looks like a cross between a pom-pom and an Ugg boot for God's sake - what chance has the poor old bull got?
And what difference does the sexuality of the bull make to your left arm and a long syringe anyway?

[dino3310]

WTF bull dyke-gun dogs - ugg boots and pom poms - doubts about sexuality? Dont worry about a thing last time i was at fletchers there were a couple of goats running around ( unless DOC have culled them by now) they'll keep you warm after a few beers:msn-wink:.:bleh:.

[Bass]

Now, bull dyke??? :crazy: interesting analogy, I'm not that secure in my sexuality!

weightlifter with wobbly bits front and rear

[Rosie]

WTF bull dyke-gun dogs - ugg boots and pom poms - doubts about sexuality?

Ducatijim has rather unusual farm dogs :blink:
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v653/clhandcock/2008/P1120016.jpg

[Bass]

WTF bull dyke-gun dogs - ugg boots and pom poms - doubts about sexuality? Dont worry about a thing last time i was at fletchers there were a couple of goats running around ( unless DOC have culled them by now) they'll keep you warm after a few beers:msn-wink:.:bleh:.

Rosie beat me to it. I was still trying to find my way around the pop up blocker.
Cary just loves that photo - he may not talk to Rosie all weekend now.

Thanks for the heads-up on the goats. Will have to get in early if I want to avoid an ugly one I guess.

[Cary]

Ducatijim has rather unusual farm dogs :blink:
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v653/clhandcock/2008/P1120016.jpgLow blow Rosie...........


Rosie beat me to it. Cary just loves that photo - he may not talk to Rosie all weekend now.Guess I know whos getting the sausage that 'falls' off the BBQ......:rolleyes:

[Rosie]

Low blow Rosie...........

Does this make you feel better? :sunny:
They are better photos of the ugg-boot/pom-pom crosses as well.

http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=82503&d=1200214012

http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=82557&d=1200259891

[Cary]

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v496/jeb441/ohdear.jpg
So much better......:laugh:

Take it the snap of Brent came a long time after the bottles of red came out :drinknsin

That or the cute poodle just let one rip:lol:

[ducatijim]

And what difference does the sexuality of the bull make to your left arm and a long syringe anyway?


My left arm is well over it now!

And.................the girls are well over ANAL sex before breakfast, they are threatening strike action if they don't see a bit of real 'action' themselves, real soon!:done:

[Bass]

My left arm is well over it now!

And.................the girls are well over ANAL sex before breakfast, they are threatening strike action if they don't see a bit of real 'action' themselves, real soon!:done:

I can lend you a stepladder if that's any help

[ducatijim]

I can lend you a stepladder if that's any help

I don't need no feckn help thanks....its the girls that need it:girlfight:

[Tony W]

Gosh Cary, Who ARE these people...! ?
The tone of this thread is degrading rapidly....:angry:

You'll be lucky to have anyone left on your ride at this rate.....:2guns:

so I've done the decent thing and registered....:done:

It was my birthday last week, and I treated myself to a different bike.
It has the soon to be fashionable Hawke's Bay 17" adventure tyres fitted !!!!!
...and I need to take it for a test-ride.

...can you grab us a few Steinies please mate ?...:apint:

( I gave the wife the bash for being late with the beer on HBAR. I should be out of jail by next Friday, all going well. )

By the way...anybody up thereways keen to put up with a young fulla for the Friday night ?
I must warn you though.... I DO have a tent, and I'm prepared to USE it !

Chur.

[Cary]

Gosh Cary, Who ARE these people...! ?
The tone of this thread is degrading rapidly....:angry:

You'll be lucky to have anyone left on your ride at this rate.....:2guns:

...can you grab us a few Steinies please mate ?...:apint:

By the way...anybody up thereways keen to put up with a young fulla for the Friday night ?
I must warn you though.... I DO have a tent, and I'm prepared to USE it !

Don't worry about Ducatijim & Bass think the're still weaning off that Ozzie beer, or perhaps a little too much time alone in the Ozzie outback.........:eek5:

Steinies on the list.

Try Kevfromcoro think he was offering a place to stay Friday........ or not (looking down the page)

[ducatijim]

I heard my name....did someone say beer.....sand........flies....................sand .................bee :bye:

[dino3310]

:banana:only 6 sleeps to go:banana:

[kevfromcoro]

when are u guys riding back..iam down in the naki..in an internet cafe...not much time...coming home next sunday...
hope to catch up
Kev

[MXNUT]

It was my birthday last week, and I treated myself to a different bike.
Whats this about a new bike, hasnt anyone told you we are in the middle of a recession

It has the soon to be fashionable Hawke's Bay 17" adventure tyres fitted !!!!!
...and I need to take it for a test-ride.
More clues needed - singe or twin cylinders ????

By the way...anybody up thereways keen to put up with a young fulla for the Friday night ?
I must warn you though.... I DO have a tent, and I'm prepared to USE it !

Chur.
Plenty of spare rooms at our place on the friday night if you need somewhere to stay :apint:

[Devil]

I"ll be doing the ride down on Sat morning. SO will meet whereever people want to meet.

[kanny]

:banana: :banana: :banana: Cant wait! Cant wait! Thinking now i just got my full.Do you think i should try the triboys scrambler he he he:lol:

[tri boy]

Ain't gunna happen.:msn-wink:
Billy Hohepa's fishing chart looks good for fishing on 29/30. Got a new moon w/end, and hopefully the snapper will be coming into the gulf for spawning.
Taking a filthy old two piece surf caster n reel.
Bite times about 2.00pm/am, so beers around the bay under a hopefully warm dark night.:rockon:

[dino3310]

:banana: :banana: :banana: Cant wait! Cant wait! Thinking now i just got my full.Do you think i should try the triboys scrambler he he he:lol:

you go girl:wari:

[gunnyrob]

[QUOTE=Cary;1820319]

Steinies on the list.

QUOTE]


Hi Cary, I'm keen in the BBQ dinner & brekky.

Can you please put me in for a dozen Speights, maaaate (or what ever else is popular)

See you Saturday!!

[gunnyrob]

That looks good thanks Cary.
I suspect that I am the southernmost Auckland resident and only about 100 m off the motorway.
I was wondering if any of the others wanted to assmble chez bass for the trip down to the Kopu pub. I was contemplating a slightly devious route which could take in e.g. the Hunua gorge and the coast road through Kaiaua.

Hi Bass, I'd be keen on meeting up for a group ride to Kopu. Time & Place? Autobahn perhaps?

[Devil]

Hi Bass, I'd be keen on meeting up for a group ride to Kopu. Time & Place? Autobahn perhaps?

Ditto. Suppose we better confirm something!

[Cary]

Hi Cary, I'm keen in the BBQ dinner & brekky.

Can you please put me in for a dozen Speights, maaaate (or what ever else is popular)

See you Saturday!!

No prob, guess i better get organised!!

[tri boy]

Ummm, yep, food for me n kanny please too.:msn-wink:

[Cary]

Ummm, yep, food for me n kanny please too.:msn-wink:

Yep, all those on the calender list are being catered for, Catered is a loose term:shifty: Think Paula's gonna make me take a salad!!

If there are any special requests food wise let me know otherwise it i'll be burgers n snags all the way. (YES, and salad Paula!)

There is a slim chance those of us with rods may catch a fish but from what i've heard pickings have been slim so far. I will be giving it a go Friday but I'm not counting my ummm chickens...........

Will be plenty of refreshments just hope the ice lasts.........

[Bass]

Hi Bass, I'd be keen on meeting up for a group ride to Kopu. Time & Place? Autobahn perhaps?


Ditto. Suppose we better confirm something!

Gents,
The middle of my back tyre is getting down a bit while the sides still have plenty of tread. This is just one reason why I am going to scoot down the coast through Kaiaua on Saturday morning. I was going to include the Hunua gorge and Monument Rd, but the road gangs have been out and there is fresh, unswept seal right through the gorge at least and so I will give that part a miss.
Crisis has indicated he would like to go the same way (if he is able to go at all, which is a bit uncertain at the moment).
If you want to go the twisty route with us, then please do.
If so, then the Autobarn is past all the appropriate turnoffs, but getting off the motorway at Papakura takes you right past my front gate.
So, over to you.
Wanna do the coast, PM me and I'll send you an address and phone number.
Wanna stick to the main drag, I'll see you at Kopu.

[Bass]

Yep, all those on the calender list are being catered for,

Will be plenty of refreshments just hope the ice lasts.........

You are a scholar and a gent!

Appreciate the effort you are putting in.

[dino3310]

Will be plenty of refreshments just hope the ice lasts.........

that saltwater ice will last a couple of days in the chilli bin.

[young1]

This is all sounding awesome!!

Will get my tent out tomorrow night and make sure everything is there.

Will be riding up on Friday to Thames with Phil and Dawn.

See you all at Kopu (not that I have any idea, at the moment, where that is) on Saturday morning!

[gunnyrob]

Wanna do the coast, PM me and I'll send you an address and phone number.
Wanna stick to the main drag, I'll see you at Kopu.

Tight & twisty is good. see you at your place pm sent:done:

[Cary]

You are a scholar and a gent!

Appreciate the effort you are putting in.No problem paying back all those that have done the same for me, only hope i meet the high standard of past rides.


that saltwater ice will last a couple of days in the chilli bin.Heard that will be looking for some in Coro Town.


See you all at Kopu (not that I have any idea, at the moment, where that is) on Saturday morning!Will meet in the Pub carpark opposite Mobile. Can't miss it...........

p.s. Don't forget the $9pp for the DOC camping fee.

[dino3310]

Heard that will be looking for some in Coro Town.

...........

Dave the manager at ITM could point you in the right direction if you cant find any.

[reofix]

Cary... have had to pull the pin on this ... work has gone mach 3 ... no fun this side of mid january... what recession!!!... catch you all on the next round

[PeteJ]

Cary, I'm in. Work scheduled for Sunday has been completed early....aaaahhhhh, luxury.

[Rosie]

Are breakfast beverages and/or hot water included in the catering arrangements? Or do I need to bring the cooker and coffee machine?

I presume I am signed up for the greasy cooked breakfast :2thumbsup

[young1]

Unfortunately Phil, Dawn and I can no longer stay with Kevfromcoro on Friday night as he is away with work.

So we are after accomodation for Friday night, any suggestions?

[tri boy]

If you guys get stuck, I should be able to accomodate 3. Let me know asap.

[Cary]

Cary... have had to pull the pin on this ... work has gone mach 3 ... no fun this side of mid january... what recession!!!... catch you all on the next roundBummer


Cary, I'm in. Work scheduled for Sunday has been completed early....aaaahhhhh, luxury.Sweet


Are breakfast beverages and/or hot water included in the catering arrangements? Or do I need to bring the cooker and coffee machine?

I presume I am signed up for the greasy cooked breakfast :2thumbsupHave packed some coffee/milk/sugar/cups and a pot to go on bbq, should work.........

You register you eat:woohoo:

[Creeper]

Dave here in Tauranga, just signed up for ride. see you all on saturday.
If there is any one passing thru Tga or even coming thru Tokoroa/Matamata on Sat morning let me know & we can meet up for the ride up.
Cary, I'm in for the BBQ & Breakfast

Chhers
Dave

[young1]

If you guys get stuck, I should be able to accomodate 3. Let me know asap.

Awesome Brent that all sounds good (I am a bit worried about that poodle though...).

Will confirm with Phil tonight and let you know.

[Devil]

Sweet. So $15 for the food, $9 for the camping + booze money.
I think i'll pack my vodka.

[Cary]

Dave here in Tauranga, just signed up for ride. see you all on saturday.
Cary, I'm in for the BBQ & Breakfast
Chhers
DaveDone


Sweet. So $15 for the food, $9 for the camping + booze money.
I think i'll pack my vodka.That it is.
You lot who swill the spirits, will 4lt of coke & 4lt of lemonade be enough?

If I can find the salt ice will try to remember to get some fresh to......

[ttrkiwi]

Cary
Your'e really going above and beyond...I'll be packin' the Bourban so if you could grab some Coke Cans I'd appreciate it....anything I can do to help just holla...:cold:plain ice would be great too. I almost hate asking!

Cheers.
Julian.

[Rosie]

Dave here in Tauranga, just signed up for ride. see you all on saturday.
If there is any one passing thru Tga or even coming thru Tokoroa/Matamata on Sat morning let me know & we can meet up for the ride up.
Cary, I'm in for the BBQ & Breakfast

Chhers
Dave

I'll be going through the general vicinity of Matamata on Saturday morning - apparently the road that hugs the ranges + goes through Te Aroha is nicer than SH27 (which goes through Matamata), so I was thinking of going that way.
I'll be leaving Rotorua about 6.45, so should be in the vicinity of Matamata about an hour later.
I'm giving myself a fairly generous travelling time, because the bike is small and slow, and it would be nice to have the time to stop for a coffee along the way.

[young1]

Done

That it is.
You lot who swill the spirits, will 4lt of coke & 4lt of lemonade be enough?



I haven't kept track of who needs coke, but me and the captain (morgan) will use 1.5 litres please.

Really looking forward to this ride Cary, seeing how you ride that Duc on the gravel is going to be a highlight!!.

Thanks for the organising

Mike

[PeteJ]

I'll be going through the general vicinity of Matamata on Saturday morning - apparently the road that hugs the ranges + goes through Te Aroha is nicer than SH27 (which goes through Matamata), so I was thinking of going that way.

Yup, it is - just look out a bit if the weather is damp: 1. the sun is shaded by the Kaimais through there first thing in the morning; 2. there are some parts that have lichen on the tarseal; 3. plenty of cowshitty crossings after milking. A good route nonetheless.

Cheers

[Devil]

Yer, got my hand up for the coke!

[Cary]

I haven't kept track of who needs coke, but me and the captain (morgan) will use 1.5 litres please.

Really looking forward to this ride Cary, seeing how you ride that Duc on the gravel is going to be a highlight!!.

Thanks for the organising

Mike

Maybe I need to leave some of the beer behind and replace it with coke!!

Duke on gravel, dream on:2guns:

Looking ok.........
<a href="http://smg.photobucket.com/albums/v496/jeb441/?action=view&current=weather.jpg" target="_blank"><img src="http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v496/jeb441/weather.jpg" border="0" alt="weather"></a>

[Rosie]

Maybe I need to leave some of the beer behind and replace it with coke!!

You'd better not, or I won't share my red wine with you... :oi-grr:

[Cary]

You'd better not, or I won't share my red wine with you... :oi-grr:

Ok i won't. I'm bringing 6 bottles as reserve but how about we drink yours first as the $5 bottles i got could be nasty:Punk: (think they're from the Hawkes Bay!)

[MXNUT]

Cary
Your'e really going above and beyond...I'll be packin' the Bourban so if you could grab some Coke Cans I'd appreciate it....anything I can do to help just holla...:cold:plain ice would be great too. I almost hate asking!

Cheers.
Julian.


I haven't kept track of who needs coke, but me and the captain (morgan) will use 1.5 litres please.

Really looking forward to this ride Cary, seeing how you ride that Duc on the gravel is going to be a highlight!!.

Thanks for the organising

Mike


Yer, got my hand up for the coke!

You slack bunch of lazy ba....ds, how hard is it to pack a 1.5L bottle with your gear. Thats what i will be doing :angry2: :bash:

Maybe I need to leave some of the beer behind and replace it with coke!!:


Dont you dare unless you want to see a grown man cry :crybaby::crybaby:

[Cary]

You slack bunch of lazy ba....ds, how hard is it to pack a 1.5L bottle with your gear. Thats what i will be doing :angry2: :bash:

Dont you dare unless you want to see a grown man cry :crybaby::crybaby:
Trust me the last thing to get left behind will be the beer:eek:

It's not a problem as I'm taking the ute & mates HUGE trailer so plenty of room, might have to leave the spa behind now tho.

Everything will be shaken but not stirred :niceone:

[ttrkiwi]

If I pack 2 x 1.5L bottles of Coke where will I put my 2 x 1.5 L bottles of Bourbon....

Not all of us are riding Battlestars.....:wari: some of us are riding mini bikes in comparison. 28hp does not go a long way.....:blink:

[Cary]

If I pack 2 x 1.5L bottles of Coke where will I put my 2 x 1.5 L bottles of Bourbon....

Not all of us are riding Battlestars.....:wari: some of us are riding mini bikes in comparison. 28hp does not go a long way.....:blink:
Think Motoxnut likes the extra weight for the added traction :laugh:

Also Young1 is coming so you can draught behind him:eek:

[MXNUT]

Also Young1 is coming so you can draught behind him:eek:

Ill bring the sign :blank: and i can be his PILOT VEHICLE :Police:

[ttrkiwi]

Better pack the ROOST PROTECTER:angry2:

[young1]

Think Motoxnut likes the extra weight for the added traction :laugh:

Also Young1 is coming so you can draught behind him:eek:

ha ha, I like it!!!

what goes round comes round, remember that

[Creeper]

I'll be going through the general vicinity of Matamata on Saturday morning - apparently the road that hugs the ranges + goes through Te Aroha is nicer than SH27 (which goes through Matamata), so I was thinking of going that way.
I'll be leaving Rotorua about 6.45, so should be in the vicinity of Matamata about an hour later.
I'm giving myself a fairly generous travelling time, because the bike is small and slow, and it would be nice to have the time to stop for a coffee along the way.

Hey Rosie, sounds like a plan, I had planned to go the Old Te Aroha way.
Do you want to meet at Te Poi (I take that you will be coming SH5 over the Mamakus), we could then cut across Stopford Rd which comes out just up from the start of Old Te Aroha Rd.

Dave

[ttrkiwi]

I'll be leaving Pukekohe about 8am.....any of you from further north running down the main highway want to catch up for the run over? Careful, my speed is way down on some of the light-speed machines...

Just name a place and time....

Cheers.

Otherwise see you at the pub (by the way what time does it open...maybe not that early eh).

[Devil]

I'll be leaving Pukekohe about 8am.....any of you from further north running down the main highway want to catch up for the run over? Careful, my speed is way down on some of the light-speed machines...

Just name a place and time....

Cheers.

Otherwise see you at the pub (by the way what time does it open...maybe not that early eh).

PM Bass. A few of us are meeting at his place. He's in Papakura. Going out the coast way.

[snoop]

I'll be leaving Pukekohe about 8am.....any of you from further north running down the main highway want to catch up for the run over? Careful, my speed is way down on some of the light-speed machines...

Just name a place and time....

Cheers.

Otherwise see you at the pub (by the way what time does it open...maybe not that early eh).

I'll be coming down from north shore and will stop in at the BP Connect Papakura MSA on the southern motorway gas station at about 8

[ttrkiwi]

Snoop. I'll catch up with you top of Bombay's...shouldn't be too hard to spot a loaded bike heading south....:chase:

Cheers.

[Cary]

Well I think I've got everything. As i'm working tonight and drive up tomorrow had to sort it all before today.

Went thru my list; Bike, beer............... yep everything packed :2thumbsup
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v496/jeb441/100_2556.jpg

Must remember ice, must remember bread, must remember bait etcetcetc!!!

[Rosie]

Do you want to meet at Te Poi (I take that you will be coming SH5 over the Mamakus), we could then cut across Stopford Rd which comes out just up from the start of Old Te Aroha Rd.

Dave

Meet at 8am by the concrete cow? :sunny:

[MXNUT]

Well I think I've got everything. As i'm working tonight and drive up tomorrow had to sort it all before today.

Went thru my list; Bike, beer......BEER.....BEER....BEER....BEER AND MORE BEER..... ...............<_<

[dino3310]

Dude I WANT YOUR SHED

[reofix]

hmm ... thinking about carys trailer... hmmm ... maybe a quick anoon run with tent and heinekens ... i could still be at fletchers before dark...there are 24 hours in a day after all

[dino3310]

i was looking at heading up on friday anoon but the missis put the foot down:(

[young1]

Cary what other camping type gear do I need to bring other than tent etc. Plates and cutlery?

[dino3310]

Cary what other camping type gear do I need to bring other than tent etc. Plates and cutlery?

dont 4get your table cloth and napkins

[dino3310]

oops i forgot to add :bleh::bleh:

[young1]

dont 4get your table cloth and napkins

I have those packed (KTM orange of course) along with my make up, hair dryer, curling tongs etc!!!

Just wanted to make sure that I have a nice plate to put the snapper (that one of you is going to catch for me) on.....

I am looking forward to this ride!!

[Taz]

Well I think I've got everything. As i'm working tonight and drive up tomorrow had to sort it all before today.

Went thru my list; Bike, beer............... yep everything packed :2thumbsup
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v496/jeb441/100_2556.jpg

Must remember ice, must remember bread, must remember bait etcetcetc!!!

My poor trailer..........:baby:
Hope you checked those tyre pressures.
I'm a bit concerned about how you guys are roughing it. Think you'll survive??

[Cary]

Cary what other camping type gear do I need to bring other than tent etc. Plates and cutlery?
No need Mike got most of that covered. (actually the amount i'm bringing for couple nights camping I got it all!!)


My poor trailer..........:baby:
Hope you checked those tyre pressures.
I'm a bit concerned about how you guys are roughing it. Think you'll survive??
And I ain't done yet!!

[Devil]

Nearly there! :D
I think i've got enough tyre left hehe.

[ttrkiwi]

Candles, don't forget the candles......:yes:

[Devil]

Candles, don't forget the candles......:yes:

Candles and tents dont mix :second:

[ttrkiwi]

Candles for the dinner table...me and tents don't mix either.

Oh and the candleabra? as well...ambience is all.

Ok, who's bringing the dinner table?

[Aslan]

Cary et al - have a fantastic time on your ride - have fun and come back for the next ride - cheers Aslan :beer:

[Bass]

Hey Cary....

It turns out that one of the lads from where I work and a couple of his mates, are taking the boat up to Fletchers Bay tomorrow, to do a spot of fishing. They are staying the night and my workmate enquired about using your barbecue, if they supplied fish in return.

Interested??

[Taz]

On behalf of Cary........ YES! How good are they at fishing and cooking??

[MXNUT]

On behalf of Cary........ YES! How good are they at fishing and cooking??

If they catch em, i will fillet and cook em :beer:

[Devil]

Just cook the fish after my dinner will you? Not a seafood eater :P

[Bass]

On behalf of Cary........ YES! How good are they at fishing and cooking??

That remains to be seen - I think they are targeting kingies tomorrow.
Anyway, I have accepted your very kind offer on Cary's behalf and we will just have to wait and see how this works out.

[Bass]

Just cook the fish after my dinner will you? Not a seafood eater :P

I think that the chef will probably be amenable to a suitable bribe.

[young1]

Hey Cary....

It turns out that one of the lads from where I work and a couple of his mates, are taking the boat up to Fletchers Bay tomorrow, to do a spot of fishing. They are staying the night and my workmate enquired about using your barbecue, if they supplied fish in return.

Interested??

If lads also includes bikini clad beauties I am more than happy to show them the inner workings of a KTM in the privacy of my own tent....

Well the bike is all loaded, the panniers are on and the tent is strapped to the back (not have just got to manoevure the wide load through the garage door! Phil, Dawn and I are leaving NP at 3.00pm for a cruisy ride up to Triboys where we will spend the night.

See you all tomorrow

Zoom Zoom

[Creeper]

Meet at 8am by the concrete cow? :sunny:

done..... the concrete cow it is @ 8

[dino3310]

how much is the camp ground per head?

[Tony W]

hmm ... thinking about carys trailer... hmmm ... maybe a quick anoon run with tent and heinekens ... i could still be at fletchers before dark...there are 24 hours in a day after all

'Onya mate...!!:niceone:

I'm leaving Hastings at 5am, hoping to catch everyone up at Kopu.

Hope to see you later...

[ttrkiwi]

Dino, I think someone said $9.90 per head....:zzzz:

[Devil]

Its not too early. I'm not going to go back to bed. Not going to sleep, arrrgh, but bed is so warm!
Must be coffee time.

[Devil]

Awesome weekend! Thanks guys (and girls).

Cary (+ missus), you're a legend. Thanks for putting on a good feast and looking after us all.

[Taz]

Just got back myself. Was an awesome weekend. Nice place to camp, Weather was perfect. Great food, drink and company. Today's ride to stony bay and Kennedy bay was cool. Thanks Cary and Paula.

[dino3310]

me home safe,
many thanks Cary & Paula,
perfectimando

[young1]

I am home in one piece too. Thank you again Cary, awesome ride.

From my door to back to my door 995kms, today was the furtherest I have ridden in one day!

Photos etc to follow.

[ttrkiwi]

A big thanks to Cary and Paula...awesome ride and looking forward to the next already...:ride:
Man, my butts sore I have to do something with that seat of mine.

Cheers guys.

[ttrkiwi]

:Oops:Today was my wedding anniversary and yes in typical male fashion forgot, got a bit carried away with things I guess...no room on the mighty TTR for flowers either...

[Phreaky Phil]

Hi Carey,
Thanks to you and Paula and helpers for an awesome weekend - really appreciate all the trouble of carting all the food and drink, etc, all that way.
Phil & Dawn

#1 First of the road works stop signs
#2 Chasing our 'fearless leader'
#3 Coroglen pub
#4 Coroglen Road

[tri boy]

Volty n scrambler both home safe. Fishing rod will receive a ceremonial burning for not delivering the goods.
Great weekend, and an awesome logistical effort from Cary, Paula, and helpers.:first:

[Taz]

Crap photo taken on my phone.

Fletchers Bay

[Phreaky Phil]

#1 Awesome twister
#2 Is that a cool road - or what!
#3 KiwiBiker campsite
#4 The beach

[Cary]

Well it took a bit of doing but it was well worth the effort. The weather was perfect and went almost to plan. Had to put a bit of thought into what had to be taken with amount of food,beer etc. Think we got it almost right.

We had a couple of late comers and Iain joined us for the trip to Coromandel township.

Below is the fully loaded ute and trailer (cheers Andy)
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v496/jeb441/Camp%20Coro/100_2557.jpg

Had quite a slow drive up and found a good spot to set up base camp at Fletchers Bay.
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v496/jeb441/Camp%20Coro/100_2559.jpg

On the way from FB to meet all at Kopu Saturday morning. Andy on the 1100
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v496/jeb441/Camp%20Coro/100_2561.jpg

Brent, Karen & Dino were heading direct to FB while the rest of us were going via the Tapu-Coroglen road. This is a quick stop at the Coroglen Pub
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v496/jeb441/Camp%20Coro/100_2564.jpg

Andy & Rosie in the shade
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v496/jeb441/Camp%20Coro/100_2565.jpg

Dawn, Phil, Mike, Mark & Iain doing same
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v496/jeb441/Camp%20Coro/100_2567.jpg

Bloody rush hour!! The newly named 'GUNNY' Corner...........
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v496/jeb441/Camp%20Coro/100_2569.jpg
Into Coro and lunch stop at the Coromandel 'TUI' pub. Neal, Rob, Matt, Andy
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v496/jeb441/Camp%20Coro/100_2571.jpg

Then it was the last leg to FB. Rosie at turn off to FB.
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v496/jeb441/Camp%20Coro/100_2574.jpg

More to follow............

[Tony W]

I am home in one piece too. Thank you again Cary, awesome ride.

From my door to back to my door 995kms, today was the furtherest I have ridden in one day!

Photos etc to follow.


Mike, my round trip was 1083km.
568km today via Whitianga.
Home at 5pm.
(my biggest day on the 400, 789km in 13 hrs )
Cheers.

[Tony W]

CARY.

What a f 'ng LEGEND you are mate.
The effort and the organising you and your team did was superlative !
....and the weather...
Great to catch up with KBers old and new.
Thank you very much for the weekend.
Looking forward to the next event which I hear you too are organising !!!!!

Cheers

[Taz]

(my biggest day on the 400, 789km in 13 hrs )
Cheers.

You'll be ready for the Rusty Nuts Grand Challenge soon......

[Cary]

Heading into F-Bay, magic magic day :2thumbsup
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v496/jeb441/Camp%20Coro/100_2578.jpg

Discussing the days events and trying to keep cool, the beers helped
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v496/jeb441/Camp%20Coro/100_2584.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v496/jeb441/Camp%20Coro/100_2586.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v496/jeb441/Camp%20Coro/100_2587.jpg

One of the many local ladies, smiles all round from the lads.......
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v496/jeb441/Camp%20Coro/100_2590.jpg

Oh yeah, work it baby, work it.......
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v496/jeb441/Camp%20Coro/100_2593.jpg

A couple who had caught a few kindly donated these to us and were soon filleted(thanks Pete) and on the bbq.
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v496/jeb441/Camp%20Coro/100_2588.jpg

Pete after the rum got the better of him......... must remember the magic marker next trip.................
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v496/jeb441/Camp%20Coro/100_2596.jpg

Packing up to head round to Stony Bay, Andy & Paula(#1 helper :niceone:
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v496/jeb441/Camp%20Coro/100_2598.jpg

[snoop]

Terrific weekend! Thanks guys (and girls).

Cary (+ missus), you're the man. the trip was great and the location was top the weather the best what more can I say Thanks for putting on a good feast and looking after us all. Until next time...which is when ??????

[PeteJ]

Cary, our expressions of gratitude are no exaggeration; it is most certainly not just flattery. A mighty effort from you, great riding, fabulous scenery, and a whole bunch of new friends for me.

My fishing at FB on Sunday morning was unsuccessful, but I did better down the coast on the way back.

Stopped in to watch the last of the polo at Clevedon late Sunday afternoon; listening to the sports bikes howling past on their ways home from the sealed Coro loop. And I thought, "Heh, heh, heh; let's hope they never find out what they're missing." A bit of selfishness goes a long way.

[MXNUT]

Thanks Cary, Paula and Andy for the Huge effort u put in to make this ride happen.:rockon:

Weather and scenery was stunning and i had another great weekend.

Thanks also to the tyre team :scooter: ( Cary - Andy & Neil ) for getting me mobile again so i could enjoy the rest of the ride on sunday morning.

Did the family thing :eek: in Coro on sunday afternoon and got home just before 5.00.

Took a few picks, will post them later.

[Bass]

Into Coro and lunch stop at the Coromandel 'TUI' pub. Iain, Rob, Matt, Andy
.........

I see Iain is still taking the "ugly" pills :innocent:

By the by, I think you may find that the sheep was actually a wether and so any of the lads taking a proprietorial interest are automatically Honda riders :Oops:

[MXNUT]

By the by, I think you may find that the sheep was actually a wether ...........

I wouldnt know as i wasnt looking that closely down there, but we will take your word for it :crazy:

[Krayy]

Hi Carey,
Thanks to you and Paula and helpers for an awesome weekend - really appreciate all the trouble of carting all the food and drink, etc, all that way.
Phil & Dawn

#1 First of the road works stop signs
#2 Chasing our 'fearless leader'
#3 Coroglen pub
#4 Coroglen Road
There's something wrong with picture #2....Gunnyrob is upright!! :rofl:

[Cary]

I vill hunt you down and shoot you vif mien big BMW..........
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v496/jeb441/Camp%20Coro/100_2600.jpg

Mark happen to notice a nail in his tyre and was planning to gently cruise back to Coromandel but i happen to have a 18" tube in the ute so we set about changing it thanks to Neal's levers & pump my tube & a LOT of Marks sweat!!
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v496/jeb441/Camp%20Coro/100_2601.jpg

Dave heading home.
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v496/jeb441/Camp%20Coro/100_2603.jpg

Dino on the big DR waving goodbye
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v496/jeb441/Camp%20Coro/100_2605.jpg

Neal's (very handy) little pump, I know I can, I know i can...........
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v496/jeb441/Camp%20Coro/100_2610.jpg

Paula heading home in my ute allowing me to ride, cheers darling :msn-wink:
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v496/jeb441/Camp%20Coro/100_2612.jpg

[clint640]

Nice pics! Looks like you guys had a good time. It was good weather down here too, I certainly got a bit of a sweat up trail riding, report here:

http://www.advrider.com/forums/showthread.php?p=8487004#post8487004

Cheers
Clint

PS. when's the next ride?

[Cary]

The only ford with actual water in it so had to stop and get a couple pics. This is on Sunday heading out of Fletchers Bay.
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Rosie
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v496/jeb441/Camp%20Coro/100_2614.jpg

Mark
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v496/jeb441/Camp%20Coro/100_2613.jpg

[Cary]

:banana:Clint, 640 doing well, 60,000k two sheep and still fanging it with the dirt boys:headbang:

The Sunday ride was better for me as I didn't have to think about money, who was going to show and who wasn't, did i have enought food,booze etc.

The Stony Bay road was a real type of adventure road and would make for an even more remote camp site, maybe next year......
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v496/jeb441/Camp%20Coro/100_2616.jpg

I told Mark I was going to go ahead for a couple pics and was looking for a nice ocean shot with the bikes in the back ground but Murphys law saw me give up. Once I got shots below and started off just two corners later was the perfect setting i was looking for!!

Mark you were too fast for me to stop & get camera out in time..........


Dave on S.Bay road/track
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v496/jeb441/Camp%20Coro/100_2620.jpg

Rosie
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v496/jeb441/Camp%20Coro/100_2621.jpg

Neal
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v496/jeb441/Camp%20Coro/100_2622.jpg

Andy
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v496/jeb441/Camp%20Coro/100_2618.jpg

And finally would like to thank all those for showing up, the good riding (mostly!!) and great entertainment from you all.


p.s. like to thank Tiger for another stunning weekend :banana:
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v496/jeb441/Camp%20Coro/100_2623.jpg

Cheers, Cary

[Cary]

I see Iain is still taking the "ugly" pills

:Oops: sorry mate. Problem corrected :laugh:

[Creeper]

Thanks for a great weekend Cary & team, the effort you put into the ride was awesome!! :) :)

cheers

DAve

[Bass]

:Oops: sorry mate. Problem corrected :laugh:

Mate, after the weekend that you and Paula turned on, all is forgiven, with an indefinite credit note as well.

What did it cost you to bribe the weatherman into cooperating so well?

[marks]

don't know why but this pushes my buttons - brilliant

<img src="http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=111971&d=1228023978">

[Cary]

What did it cost you to bribe the weatherman into cooperating so well?My secret but all the gods will want a piece of me at some point............:devil2:

There will be better rides in future but no way are they going to beat the weather:sunny::sunny::sunny::sunny:

[PeteJ]

Yeah, I'm certainly on for a ride with overnighting at Stony Bay.

Considering our prevailing winds are westerly, Stony Bay is usually good camping even in quite bad weather. You just need to be careful where exactly you pitch the tent in the campsite, because there's a nasty anabatic??? catabatic??? wind that rips down off the hill at times. No 2 Son and I had to go sleep in the truck there one night when the tent got torn....

[Crisis management]

, because there's a nasty anabatic??? catabatic??? wind that rips down off the hill at times. ...

Catabatic....hot days and cold nights, strikes just after sunrise as the heat hits an east facing slope. Pretty awesome by all accounts, flattens yachts etc....(worse than Brents farts!)

Great to meet you lot on saturday and my apologies for only being able to stay for just the morning, however I now have some faces to names, next time!

[Bass]

Catabatic....hot days and cold nights, strikes just after sunrise as the heat hits an east facing slope. Pretty awesome by all accounts, flattens yachts etc....(worse than Brents farts!)



But....but... Pete said it came DOWN off the hill. How can a heating hillside generate a downhill wind?
I can see how a a cooling hillside would generate a down hill wind shortly after sunset.
What have I missed here????

[Cary]

But....but... Pete said it came DOWN off the hill. How can a heating hillside generate a downhill wind?
I can see how a a cooling hillside would generate a down hill wind shortly after sunset.
What have I missed here????

The thread on a lot of hot air be my guess................

[Bass]

The thread on a lot of hot air be my guess................

You would think that by now, I would have learned not to ask a serious question on KB, wouldn't you?

My apologies.

Age, decay and excessive red wine is the only excuse I have.

[PeteJ]

OK, Neal, you've made me go and look it up now. (The following is from Wikipedia, so may not be correct...)

Anabatic is the wind that flows up the hill/mountain as the land warms faster than the sea, so occurs just after sunup.

Catabatic/katabatic is the one that flows downhill and usually at night, as the land cools faster than the sea.

It was therefore the catabatic one that tore the midget's tent at Stony so we had to go and sleep in the truck.

This "land warms and cools faster than the sea" bit is simply because there is so much more sea than land.

[Bass]

OK, Neal, you've made me go and look it up now. (The following is from Wikipedia, so may not be correct...)

Anabatic is the wind that flows up the hill/mountain as the land warms faster than the sea, so occurs just after sunup.

Catabatic/katabatic is the one that flows downhill and usually at night, as the land cools faster than the sea.

It was therefore the catabatic one that tore the midget's tent at Stony so we had to go and sleep in the truck..

That makes sense and is about what I expected, thank you.


This "land warms and cools faster than the sea" bit is simply because there is so much more sea than land.

I think that the water actually has a higher specific heat than the land, so even on a per square meter basis the land fluctuates in temperature faster than the sea. Water is pretty weird stuff

[PeteJ]

Water is pretty weird stuff

But not as weird as rum.....

[Crisis management]

Catabatic/katabatic is the one that flows downhill and usually at night, as the land cools faster than the sea.



Amazing how you can remember things slightly incorrectly........I looked it up as well and you're right!



Note to self, check before posting something based on fact, usual rules of bullshit do not apply.

[Bass]

But not as weird as rum.....

I'll drink to that

[Bass]

Note to self, check before posting something based on fact, usual rules of bullshit do not apply

You forgot about the professional pedants, didn't you?

Let your guard slip for just an instant.

[gunnyrob]

I vill hunt you down and shoot you vif mien big BMW..........:clap:

What a great Photo, what a great weekend. had a ball yet again, even tho Max got tired & needed a little rest. good to see I can pick up a fully laden R1200GS too.

Really enjoyed seeing Y'all again, will let you know how the tour down south goes. Have a great Christmas!!!!

[tri boy]

Catabatic....hot days and cold nights, strikes just after sunrise as the heat hits an east facing slope.

Check out the big brain on Ian:lol:

[Devil]

I'm still matching up names to handles now hehe.

Gunnyrob, FYI The Mobil in Thames is on the main road where I was heading! Just by the roundabout!