Chateau to Plateau 2009 (25 January)

[nadroj]

Yep it's on again - better than the last one!

January 25th - Sunday of Auckland Anniversary weekend.

From the Chateau (National Park) to the Plateau (Mt Egmont!)in Taranaki.....
A BBQ tea at National park the night before for those who travel to the area the day before, food available at the start, Lunch at Whangamomona next to the pub and a feed & prizegiving at Stratford after the event.

Anyone wanting billets for sunday night best pm me for a bed.

[pritch]

Bump......

[one-speed]

Yep i"m in:)

[ynot slow]

Just printed the form,good that dad lives about 6.5km up Pembroke Rd and after function is in Stratford,free bed and taxi woohoo.

[Boob Johnson]

Hope to make this one again for sure, was a cracking ride last year :clap:

Our group waited till the very end & didn't leave for at least 10 mins of the last bike so we had a clear run for most of the ride :cool:


For those that this ride is a first, be it known a police escort will lead this ride from the Chateau to the start of the gravel section & a speed trap or two may be planted closer to the Stratford end as the road opens up, as it was last year.


I still have my prize from last year too :first:

[Pedrostt500]

yep I'm Keen.

[Pedrostt500]

Friends of mine have couple of cotages in Raurimu, about 10 mins north of National Park, these have double bed bunks. I can check on the cost per head,this will be a good option for those on a budget, there is also a lawned area for those who may wish to pitch a tent.
I will find out some details over the next couple of days, PM me if you are interested.

[Gareth51]

Chateau to Plateau to Woodstock to.....better get the bike serviced,could be a busy week

[ynot slow]

Just need fine weather.

Thinking of heading up Sat arvo,which saves travelling Sunday,BUT means not drinking to all hours in morning,tui anyone.The bbq and few drinks appeals.

[ynot slow]

bumping thread

[Boob Johnson]

Bump-a-rello

[sels1]

could be a starter now...plans changing all the time...

[banditrider]

Not sure if I'll go this year but the old man is making noises about going so I may have to show him the way...

[nadroj]

Earlybird entries close on monday 12th January.

This is a good scenic experience and fundraiser.

Hoping to see as many KBers as possible for a catchup & drink.

See first post for entry form & flyer.

[GSXR Trace]

is this a cruizy laxed out ride or a bit of a race... am currently in discussions with my parents whether we should come, as I have to go home that weekend anyway... this is a detail they would like to know

[nadroj]

is this a cruizy laxed out ride or a bit of a race... am currently in discussions with my parents whether we should come, as I have to go home that weekend anyway... this is a detail they would like to know

Going from last year It'll be a cruisey ride as the lead is an HP car as far as the start of gravel. A lunch stop at Whanga where we get to eat BBQ food for free or pub if preferred (leftovers from republic day sic), before heading to the Stratford plateau (some law enforcement evident on the way). Prizegiving is at the Stratford TET stadium with food & drinks available. Last year most got a prize of some sort.

[banditrider]

Posted entry on Monday so guess I'm going now...

[ynot slow]

Posted entry on Monday so guess I'm going now...

Thinking,thinking all the time thinking,might get a into g and send it away.Keen to go up Saturday arvo to National park for night and enjoy the bbq,then sleep in for Sunday lol.

[WuZards-Eugene]

Is it possible to register on the day. I dont have a cheque or credit card, and would prefer to see if I can get there first.

[nadroj]

Should be able to as long as you turn up early enough.

[NUTBAR]

Yep it's on again - better than the last one!

January 25th - Sunday of Auckland Anniversary weekend.

From the Chateau (National Park) to the Plateau (Mt Egmont!)in Taranaki.....
A BBQ tea at National park the night before for those who travel to the area the day before, food available at the start, Lunch at Whangamomona next to the pub and a feed & prizegiving at Stratford after the event.

Anyone wanting billets for sunday night best pm me for a bed.

one question, what time does it start? i may have missed it somewhere?

[trumpy]

one question, what time does it start? i may have missed it somewhere?

"...Riders must attend the pre event briefing at 10am at the Chateau car park....."

[NUTBAR]

"...Riders must attend the pre event briefing at 10am at the Chateau car park....."

cool thanks trumpy,
looks like i will be there, hope you can register on the day?

[Boob Johnson]

hope you can register on the day?
Yep you can, I did last year, no drama's :niceone:

[Naki Rat]

Looks like the weather (http://www.metvuw.com/forecast/forecast.php?type=rain&region=nz&noofdays=7) gods are going to smile on us :sunny:

[GSXR Trace]

I was gonna come and meet some naki people (and others) but unfortunately i am currently bikeless, so have a good ride and will hopefully catch up with some of you soon (thats hoping that ill have another bike soon!)

[NUTBAR]

how many people are going down the night before? has anybody booked acomadation for the night? where?

[nadroj]

A group of us are booked in a lodge at National Park for a night B4 get together.

[ynot slow]

Will see how we go,have a funeral Thurs and not sure if time will allow the trip,hoping we can,will head over Saturday arvo if we do.

[NUTBAR]

A group of us are booked in a lodge at National Park for a night B4 get together.

which lodge? theres a few on the website.