Akatarawa Run

[OV Lander]

Awesome weather over the weekend and I could not resist my first decent run attemp at off road work. HAve been through the Akatarawa Regional Park by truck fro a few years now so thought that given the tracks are reasonble well groomed in there it would be a good location to try out the skills I have been practising on various short runs and beaches.

Was much slower that I thought I'd be. Funny how you view obstacles differently when in/on a different vehicle. Soemthings were easier onthe bike, others harder.

It was a great learning curve for, one that left me knackered by the end of the 28Km trail, but buzzing for the sense of achievement.

Anyone in Kapiti/Wellington fancy a ride sometime?

[Eddieb]

Anyone in Kapiti/Wellington fancy a ride sometime?

Yep, I need to 're-model' my bash plate after last weeks events first though.
I Haven't been through Karapoti so keen to give it a go.

[marks]

How wet was it?

Its a great ride but can be a bitch in places.

Pity you didn't join Busajim's trek to Sutherland's Hut on Sunday - twas fun.

Well have to organize something local soon - maybe have a go at Odlins rd (up the back of Reikeorangi)

cheers

Mark

[rustys]

Hell Yeh ! Pm me sometime very interested i live in Waikanae. Not this weekend as i'am raceing at Manfield Cheers.

[Balrog]

Nice pics :2thumbsup


... maybe have a go at Odlins rd (up the back of Reikeorangi)...

Thats Adventure++ on a big bike. :yes:

[bart]

Was down there 2 weekends ago. Stayed overnight at Orange hut. Almost had to stay an extra night as the rivers came up. Awesome place.......

I strip the bike down and put nobs on though.

A bit damp in places.

This aint me by the way