Wellington Rideouts - Where next?

[Eddieb]

No you can't, walking & MTB only, I've heard of 4x4 clubs getting access through there but I don't know how.

[pampa]

Can you ride the other side of the harbour towards Lake Ferry? I know you can't get all the way around? But on the way back from the Dusty Butt on the ferry I saw a mountain biker towards the light house......
By the way, I see some great tracks out that way, nice ride by the looks of it, would be good in a howling southerly I bet...:)

ITs very nice, especially when is dry as it makes the sand more fun. I was ok but on a heavier bike it may be likely you can get stuck on the sand


No you can't, walking & MTB only, I've heard of 4x4 clubs getting access through there but I don't know how.

Agree with you, gone bit further past the light house on MTB myself, really nice area and would be nice to go on motorbike

[Woody2]

No you can't, walking & MTB only, I've heard of 4x4 clubs getting access through there but I don't know how.

We had our christmas function at pencarrrow station which is down that road (locked gate through from eastbourne) I think you would have to apply through Wellington Regional council for access (if they give allow access).

[pampa]

Yesterday I have a few hours free to ride, so after a last minute call to Twisty we decided to head to Karapoti to the top of the rock garden. Not actually go down though ;).

But what was going to be a short run ended up with my first puncture, luckily I had almost everything including spare tube. Problem was my high pressure pump was very slow, and I put another hold to the new tube ... anyway it was a long while to get all sorted on a very hot day in the bush. A couple of mountain bikers provided us with a better pump and helped which was very welcome.

Couple of pics

http://proyecto-magoo.com.ar/pablo/Pictures/140-Karapoti-06.02.2010/dsc01346.jpg-1024x768.jpg

http://proyecto-magoo.com.ar/pablo/Pictures/140-Karapoti-06.02.2010/dsc01347.jpg-1024x768.jpg

http://proyecto-magoo.com.ar/pablo/Pictures/140-Karapoti-06.02.2010/dsc01348.jpg-1024x768.jpg

Cheers,
Pampa

[Howie]

Well I've finally uploaded all my photo's from the south island trip Andy and I did and they can be found Here ( http://cid-9415698b9c0e45c8.skydrive.live.com/browse.aspx/2010-04-07%20Feb%20southisland ) We had a fairly good trip, the weather was great apart from being very hot at times. Here are a few Photo's from the trip.

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Andy with his bike all tied down on the ferry.

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The sign says Maumgatapu track closed, oh well that can't apply to us as we want the maungatapu track. Has anybody heard of this Maumgatapu track somewhere off the Maungatapu?


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Andy as we near Jacks pass.


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The view on friday morning as we headed into lake Sumner.

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Andy giving the thumbs up as he rides past.

[Howie]

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man those WR's can kick up some dust.

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The Number to ring to gain the combination to the locked gate, although it is quite easy to ride around the gate on a bike.

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The view looking back along the track towards Lake Sumner.

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Andy in action again on the way back out from lake Sumner.

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The Head of Loch Katrine on the way back out.

[Howie]

On Saturday it was meet up with those going into Clarence river reserve, as there is a seperate thread for that trip I'll just put up a couple of scenic pic's

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Heading up towards Blind saddle on the way in.

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The view North after leaving Quail flat.

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The view looking up Seymour stream on the way back out.


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looking back towards Seymour stream on the climb back up to Blind saddle.

[Howie]

Andy left to head home Saturday night, while I stayed in Kaikoura and headed home on Sunday via Molesworth, and Taylors pass.


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Looking at the Sunset across south bay in Kaikoura towars the seaward Kaikoura's, we probably rode through one of those saddles earlier in the day.


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Looking back at the fog I had ridden through since leaving Kaikoura on Sunday. I ended up back in it to as soon as I descended from the hill I was on.

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the view looking up Jollies pass after having breakfast in Hamner springs.

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The Clarence river again.

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Looking back down at the Severn river? on the Molesworth road.

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Just after crossing the Hooder bridge on the way out from molesworth station heading towards Taylor pass.

[Howie]

I really enjoyed the trip as I hadn't ridden any of the tracks/ gravel roads before, The only down bit was I wasn't feeling that well on Saturday, and think I'd dehydrated myself a bit over the previous 2 days. If you haven't done any of these routes before they are differently worth doing.

Next year I might look at organising a ride down on a weekend the Clarence reserve is open, and maybe camping in there to have more time to explore the area.

Cheers

Paul

[Woodman]

Good work........

[Aslan]

Good work........

wot Woodman said Howie - kewl pics - thanks for posting

[marks]

yes - you know they are good pictures when you get pissed off when you see them because they make you wish you had been there....

mind you - I hate riding in hot sun almost as much as riding in the rain - I'm a fussy bastard

[junkmanjoe]

you suck Howie.................because you had sunshine in the rainbow and molesworth....



JMJ

[marks]

Any Mac and I are meeting on Saturday morning 10.30 at the sumit of the Akatarawa Rd to do Odlins Rd and then go through the Akatarawa Rd to Karapoti and come back to Paraparaumu via the Mungatooks

I'll prolly stop for a quick coffee at the coffee kiosk at the north end of Waikanae a little before 10 if anyone wants to join me

All welcome

[Howie]

you suck Howie.................because you had sunshine in the rainbow and molesworth....



JMJ

well thats all luck of the draw Joe. :bleh: Next year, and a camping trip I'm thinking, maybe stay in the clarence reserve for a night would you be interested in that?

[junkmanjoe]

yes mam i would....

you have to come over and ill show you my new old road i found...

JMJ

[pete376403]

you suck Howie.................because you had sunshine in the rainbow and molesworth....
JMJ
Sun is nice, but it also means dust. When we went over it was raining just a tiny bit, kept the dust down nicely

[junkmanjoe]

when we went through molesworth, it was pissing down..... bike needed a wash...

JMJ

[Pampera]

Any Mac and I are meeting on Saturday morning 10.30 at the sumit of the Akatarawa Rd to do Odlins Rd and then go through the Akatarawa Rd to Karapoti and come back to Paraparaumu via the Mungatooks


All welcome
At 1030 I will be on the 1025 InterIslander heading for Picton, en route for ChCh via a Hanmer stop on Saturday night. Leaving the Dakar at ChCh airport car storage Sunday afternoon so it will be ready waiting for me and Debbie Friday week when we head down to collect it for the KTM Big Sky ride which starts in Oamaru.
Enjoy your clay (I mean't day!).
Michael

[andy mac]

Howie is a cunning bugger. When I was iin front I would open & shut the gates. When he was in front he would stop to take a picture therefore I would pass him & around the corner would be another bloody gate . He must have six sense. :angry2:

I took a photo of the last gate because i was so very very happy that I managed to stop in time. :sweatdrop Oh yeah, open & shut the gate for Howie.

Why do the photos jump out of sequence when uploading?

[junkmanjoe]

whats the KTM big sky ride all about.....

JMJ

[andy mac]

Have a good trip Michael.

[stormtrooper]

Any Mac and I are meeting on Saturday morning 10.30 at the sumit of the Akatarawa Rd to do Odlins Rd and then go through the Akatarawa Rd to Karapoti and come back to Paraparaumu via the Mungatooks

I'll prolly stop for a quick coffee at the coffee kiosk at the north end of Waikanae a little before 10 if anyone wants to join me

All welcomecatch you at the coffee kiosk

[Howie]

Howie is a cunning bugger. When I was iin front I would open & shut the gates. When he was in front he would stop to take a picture therefore I would pass him & around the corner would be another bloody gate . He must have six sense. :angry2:

I took a photo of the last gate because i was so very very happy that I managed to stop in time. :sweatdrop Oh yeah, open & shut the gate for Howie.

Why do the photos jump out of sequence when uploading?

Yeah I don't know why it worked out like that Andy, thanks for opening 90% of the gates.:yes: think I only ended up getting a couple of gates:lol:

For the photos, the only way I've found of getting them in order is to delete/remove them from the post, when they upload which leaves them in your folder, then drag and drop them in the correct order. not sure if there is an easier way of doing it, as it seems like double handling them.

[marks]

At 1030 I will be on the 1025 InterIslander heading for Picton, en route for ChCh via a Hanmer stop on Saturday night. Leaving the Dakar at ChCh airport car storage Sunday afternoon so it will be ready waiting for me and Debbie Friday week when we head down to collect it for the KTM Big Sky ride which starts in Oamaru.
Enjoy your clay (I mean't day!).
Michael

Talk about lifestyles of the rich and famous - one day day youll have nothing better to do and come and ride with us.....


catch you at the coffee kiosk

see you then :)

[Pampera]

Talk about lifestyles of the rich and famous - one day day youll have nothing better to do and come and ride with us.....

Yeah, is there a "smugness" emoticon" I could use!
Not enough "organised" rides in Wellington for the last couple of months, we do need to get our act back together (and get planning for a 2010 Invasion). I am thinking about Clarence on 6/7 March (maybe) for a start.....
Weather looks tremendous for the weekend so I am sure it will be good up in the hills behind Kapiti. Take advantage of the conditions to get somewhere really gnarly that you wish maybe you hadn't when you are there! :-)
Michael

[Benjah]

Anyone got plans for a big bike friendly ride tomorrow?

[Eddieb]

Anyone got plans for a big bike friendly ride tomorrow?

You need to change you bike in your profile Benjah san.

[Benjah]

Thanks Eddie. I've updated my profile

[junkmanjoe]

i think things are Farly quite for big bike rides..
.. i may be dragging a couple tourists round some gravel, out to the beach, but have to wait for the call.. so not really any set times you could meet up, sorry..

[marks]

Anyone got plans for a big bike friendly ride tomorrow?

Odlins Rd is big bike freindly(ish) :yes:

Balrog had his 1150 down to the hut (I think thats when he had the heart attack - purely coincidental)

[Eddieb]

Odlins Rd is big bike freindly(ish) :yes:

Balrog had his 1150 down to the hut (I think thats when he had the heart attack - purely coincidental)

Friendly(ish) if you are a confident off-road rider on your big bike, it's not a walk in the park by any means.

[marks]

Friendly(ish) if you are a confident off-road rider on your big bike, it's not a walk in the park by any means.

I was taking the piss

I wouldnt recommend Odkins Rd to any big bike - hence the heart attack reference.

While I'm sure there would be a sense of achievment I wouldnt enjoy taking something like your 990 down to the hut.

to many opportunuities for pain

[Eddieb]

I had fun taking the R80G/S up there, but then sometimes I wonder if I'm a masochist.

[Pampera]

Have a good trip Michael.

Thanks. No "adventure" stuff planned en route ChCh, just an amble down the coast and then inland highway to Hanmer, via lots of (good) cafe stops. We must not forget most motorcyclists around the world would envy us even for the sealed route! Something not to be complacent about even after scores of trips down to ChCh and back.
Plenty of time for dust next weekend!
Michael

[Pampera]

whats the KTM big sky ride all about.....

JMJ

Try this:
http://www.highcountry.co.nz/hcd08/bigsky.html

Aside from the first day (Racing Dave's route) Yamaha (ex BMW) Safari a real disappointment at Hanmer in 2009 (have been going for 10 years) so expecting more of the same I thought I would give Robbie's ride a go this year instead of the safari. He is a really good bloke and I am sure we will end up in some amazing places in Otago. Racing Dave and Robbie have put together some marvellous routes all over the South Island on the Safari over the years. In 17 years of flying I have only twice flown higher than I the highest places they sent me on two wheels on Safaris ! I can tell you an R80G/S does not run well at 6000 feet.
Have to say that it appears from reports from friends that the 2010 has Safari returned to its normal (good) form., which is a relief.
Michael

[merv]

Any Mac and I are meeting on Saturday morning 10.30 at the sumit of the Akatarawa Rd to do Odlins Rd and then go through the Akatarawa Rd to Karapoti and come back to Paraparaumu via the Mungatooks

I'll prolly stop for a quick coffee at the coffee kiosk at the north end of Waikanae a little before 10 if anyone wants to join me

All welcome

Mate I might surprise you and turn up today so wait for me at the Waikanae coffee joint, I'll be there by 10.

[Balrog]

Odlins Rd is big bike freindly(ish) :yes:

Balrog had his 1150 down to the hut (I think thats when he had the heart attack - purely coincidental)

Yeah, I was very pleased to make it back up and over the Tank Traps that day.
Backs getting better, going to have to look at heading out for a warm up ride at some stage,
(not odlins road :blink:) don't want to do the CCA cold turkey

just got to try and avoid getting into a situation where I have to pick the GS up for a while longer.

Have fun on your ride today :)

[junkmanjoe]

Balrog mate,
would you be keen for a pac spur castlehill and northcoft rd dorsets rd run one day...

tizz all big bike friendly..

JMJ

[portokiwi]

Man I cant wait to get my bike Road legal. Anyone want to check it over before I take it in for its big Check lol. Need to see if the tyres will pass the WOF.
I think everything else is all right. $500 for the new Rego and WOF.

[Balrog]

Balrog mate,
would you be keen for a pac spur castlehill and northcoft rd dorsets rd run one day...

tizz all big bike friendly..

JMJ

That's sounds good to me :)

[merv]

I've posted my pics from today's ride here http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/showthread.php/119108-Photos-of-ride-along-Odlins-Road-by-the-Wellington-Adv-KBers

[junkmanjoe]

That's sounds good to me :)

name your weekend...im good to go any time..

JMJ

[Balrog]

name your weekend...im good to go any time..

JMJ

Cheers mate
I'm just waiting to see if a friend of mine is coming to stay next weekend on his way to China.
I'll know in the next couple of days.

Otherwise next weekend sometime would be fine with me. :)

[Howie]

anyone interested in A Saturday late morning/ Afternoon gravel road ride in the Wairarapa? It's about the only time I have free this weekend, as I'm booked in sunday to drive a Loco at an open day.

[junkmanjoe]

where ya looking at..

JMJ

[Howie]

where ya looking at..

JMJ

Haven't decided on any definite place yet. I'm open to suggestions, nothing to technical though just a nice cruisy ride

[Balrog]

Hey Howie

I've got an old friend coming to stay the weekend, otherwise I'd be up for this.

Jim

[Howie]

Hey Howie

I've got an old friend coming to stay the weekend, otherwise I'd be up for this.

Jim

No worries Balrog, enjoy your weekend catching up with your friend.

[junkmanjoe]

ok jim..thats good
. im out as well, heading to taupo for a job interview this weekend..

JMJ

[WuZards-Eugene]

anyone interested in A Saturday late morning/ Afternoon gravel road ride in the Wairarapa? It's about the only time I have free this weekend, as I'm booked in sunday to drive a Loco at an open day.

Im guna go for a play in the akatarawa's if you want to join in. Wouldn't mind the company.

[Balrog]

ok jim..thats good
. im out as well, heading to taupo for a job interview this weekend..

JMJ

Good luck, hope it goes well for you :yes:

[junkmanjoe]

cheers mate..

[Howie]

Im guna go for a play in the akatarawa's if you want to join in. Wouldn't mind the company.

I've seen photo's of your playing in the Akatarawa's. I might leave that to I get a smaller bike. I am just starting to look for a 200-250, as I have 2 teens who are interested in getting their bike License’s .

[SK1TZ]

anyone interested in A Saturday late morning/ Afternoon gravel road ride in the Wairarapa? It's about the only time I have free this weekend, as I'm booked in sunday to drive a Loco at an open day.


Not at Moera? Elizabeth st Workshops by chance?

I wanna see that 100 tonne crane lift the steamer, that would be "Ace"

Sam

[Howie]

Not at Moera? Elizabeth st Workshops by chance?

I wanna see that 100 tonne crane lift the steamer, that would be "Ace"

Sam

yep thats the one, The AB(steamer) well be there under steam, but not running up and down the track) The rail crane well be lifting a DSG from one road to another, The 100 ton crane (inside the workshop) well be lifting a DX, and there should be Cab rides in a couple of DC loco's if they got a dispensation from the LTSA to have more then 4 people in a cab. Which shouldn't have been to much of a problem.

[junkmanjoe]

any one interested in a quite ride tomorrow..
your side my side lay down your ideas,,,, need some wind in my face..

any one interested in a run to toppys.. or what ya thinking..

JMJ

[Woody2]

any one interested in a quite ride tomorrow..
your side my side lay down your ideas,,,, need some wind in my face..

any one interested in a run to toppys.. or what ya thinking..



JMJ

Yip, I'm up for a ride over the Wairarapa - pylon track is of interest, toppys etc - whatever....

[junkmanjoe]

im not keen to do any rough stuff tomorow, just a ride meet up cupper, beer, chat what ever like that,
i wait to hear from a couple guys over kapiti, and will post up in the morn of the planed attack..

hows that new bike woody,,

JMJ

[Woody2]

No worries, I'll check up and see what you post tomorrow morning. New bike is is the ducks nuts, went over Paekarakei this arvo with the missus on the bike, first ride for a while, just enjoying riding really.

[Aslan]

watching with interest - contemplating going to Manfield tomorrow - however, could be up for a cruisey ADV ride instead will check in the morning - planning on giving the Bimmer a run tomorrow - cheers Aslan

Merv - I saw you lurking here moments ago - the invitation to go to Manfield to watch Super Bikes came from BulaBill who'll be keen to take his f650GS (twin 800cc) for a run - Paging Split Pin aka Recycled you watching Brian?

[junkmanjoe]

hi Aslan, im wondering of a run to the lake ferry pub.
meet featherston, pigeon bush, over to the ferry,
I meet bigcol other day he just brought a new GS800 and he and brother ar maybe coming over for a ride.
ill here from him in the morn.

hows that sound.

JMJ

[Aslan]

hi Aslan, im wondering of a run to the lake ferry pub.
meet featherston, pigeon bush, over to the ferry,
I meet bigcol other day he just brought a new GS800 and he and brother ar maybe coming over for a ride.
ill here from him in the morn.

hows that sound.

JMJ

morning Joe (& others watching this thread) - yes Joe keen to hook up with you (and anyone else keen for a ride and company) - will ride my 'levenfiddy.

See you Featherston at 9.30am work for you?

[merv]

Yeah I'm here coz I'm waiting for some visitors at 8.30. Getting tied up tody so bikes staying in garage. Have fun whatever you guys do.

[Aslan]

heading out to Featherston now - hope to see you and others there JMJ - ciao Aslan

[junkmanjoe]

do my best Aslan, ive not hurd from any other riders from other coast, maybe big wave got them.......

JMJ

[Big Col]

Na we survived the big wave. Oh no not another waving thread.

[Aslan]

thanks for your company this morning JMJ - a blast riding through Summerhill as always and the ale at the Gladstone goes down a treat after the exertion :) - S

[Big Col]

Sorry we missed you guys, we ended up going around the block. Pahiatua track and back down through Shannon and home again.

[junkmanjoe]

Cheers Aslan..

sorry big col, was keen to see the new ride...

im just making a vid of todays trip..
loading on u tube as we type..
if y u like to head over here...http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/showthread.php/110971-KTM-990-950-Adv-thread/page36,
you will find the vid.

JMJ

[junkmanjoe]

boys and girls..:blink:

any riders interested in a tootle out to the end of the road. while the weathers good..:sunny:

was thinking Saturday, tomorrow, or sunday take your pick,

bit of road, bit of gravel,,

what ya reckon...


good easy entry newbey ride, easy pace,,,,flat out on the gravel...:scooter:
talk a bit of shit at the other end, take photos and stuff...:yes:

who be keen..
good close to home run..:scooter:

JMJ

[twisty]

boys and girls..:blink:

any riders interested in a tootle out to the end of the road. while the weathers good..:sunny:

was thinking Saturday, tomorrow, or sunday take your pick,

bit of road, bit of gravel,,

what ya reckon...


good easy entry newbey ride, easy pace,,,,flat out on the gravel...:scooter:
talk a bit of shit at the other end, take photos and stuff...:yes:

who be keen..
good close to home run..:scooter:

JMJ

Gotta pick up the Africa on Sat, so I would be in for a Sunday ride, could be a good one to 2 up the missus :-)

[junkmanjoe]

okies,, we work on Sunday..
just remembered the martinbrough fair is on tomorrow so the hill will be busy as..

rides canceled.... as you where..........

JMJ

[buggsubique]

i'm still up for a ride on sunday if others are keen. Either a morning or an afternoon ride, with out too much fucking around. Twisty you still keen?

[Pedrostt500]

I'm keen to give my XL a run, its been ok pootling around town,but I'd like to give it a bit of a longer run.

[twisty]

Yeah I'm still keen Africa's looking good

[buggsubique]

not sure on location yet. Any recommendations? Weather might be dubious but I'm keen unless its continuously and steady rain. Just a bit of a prowl in the akatarawas? MIght be a bit sticky / slippery after the karapoti yesterday but hey, it's close and there is a lot of rocky bits too. Morning or arvo suit you fullas best?

[Pedrostt500]

Either ither, Place and time to meet up and take it from there.

[buggsubique]

Upper Hutt Caltex on way out of town. 9am. If weather is shit i'll post here by 8am and defer ride till 1200. probably do the akatarawa loop up hydro valley once or twice then back out the hutt side. pretty flexible, democracy will decide no doubt :msn-wink:

[Pedrostt500]

Cool will be there.

[twisty]

Cool 9am caltex

[Pedrostt500]

Enjoyed sundays little play, The old girl prooved her reliability, wich was what I wanted to do.
Twisty you have a great little play track at your place, thanks for that.

[Howie]

Well Easter is fast approaching, Who would be interested in a laid back day ride around the back roads of the Wairarapa? Probably start from Featherston leaving at Nine in the morning, head around the Hinakura/Admiral road loop, and then out to Riversdale via Homewood road. Then north via Tinui etc, up to at least Akito, Maybe a bit further depending on time factors. Then return via roads close to the Ruahine’s/ Tararua’s (maybe include North range rd) I would estimate about 350-450km day round trip from Wellington. I would prefer to do this on the Good Friday, or Saturday 3rd April.

[junkmanjoe]

be sweet to join ya mate, but planing t run north to coro at easter...
but things change..

[Howie]

be sweet to join ya mate, but planing t run north to coro at easter...
but things change..

Hope you make it North Joe, you've been planning that for a while now. I was hoping to plan an overnighter to at Least Hawkes Bay area, but have had a few other things get in the way of that plan.

[junkmanjoe]

you could add from matakoina to pac spur out te mai rd to tinui valley then out castle hill out to old hiway 52 .
or from riversdale turn off at the langdale church go to tinui then out castle hill...
or could take in northcroft rd, dorsets rd, and still be heading north.
couple options..

JMJ

[Howie]

ok I'm looking at doing a gravel road ride through the wairarapa on Saturday, leaving from the mobil petrol station in Featherston at 9.00am, if any one wants to meet up just let me know

cheers

Paul

[Aslan]

ok I'm looking at doing a gravel road ride through the wairarapa on Saturday, leaving from the mobil petrol station in Featherston at 9.00am, if any one wants to meet up just let me know

cheers

Paul

Hi Howie - have a good one - would like to join you - however am committed to helping my bro in law tidy his section that day with her who is my main support person :) and Sunday AM I plan on celebrating Easter. I expect to ride Sunday PM or Monday. Cheers Aslan - may the force be with you!

[Pedrostt500]

I could be up for a ride on sunday or monday, give the XL a streatch.

[Eddieb]

I could be up for a cruisy ride Sunday.

[Aslan]

I could be up for a cruisy ride Sunday.

I'm having a texting conversation with JMJ at the mo (Sunday AM) - I/ we? might be up for a cruisey (large bike friendly) ride in the 'rapa this PM - I'd be keen to have a tootle on my GS

[Aslan]

I'm having a texting conversation with JMJ at the mo (Sunday AM) - I/ we? might be up for a cruisey (large bike friendly) ride in the 'rapa this PM - I'd be keen to have a tootle on my GS

as you were - I'm still planning on riding somewhere this afternoon or tomorrow - JMJ has his wife's Birthday to attend to today! -

[Eddieb]

Anyone interested in a cruisy ride Sunday?

IgorMortis has a new to him shiney flash airhead supertanker and both he and it need christening for ADV riding.

As IM may or may not have decent tyres fitted the final route is to be decided including the level of difficulty, however either way it's likely to be a very mild ride. It may be that the worst terrain we see is a few hundred metres of well formed gravel.

If JMJ is keen and IM is up to going as far as Marsterton my suggestion would be a re-run of the fantastic paper roads Joe took my down on my birthday. If that works out they are big bike, beginner and pillion friendly and you will want to bring your camera.
If not we might just make something up on the day.

[Aslan]

Anyone interested in a cruisy ride Sunday?

IgorMortis has a new to him shiney flash airhead supertanker and both he and it need christening for ADV riding.

As IM may or may not have decent tyres fitted the final route is to be decided including the level of difficulty, however either way it's likely to be a very mild ride. It may be that the worst terrain we see is a few hundred metres of well formed gravel.

If JMJ is keen and IM is up to going as far as Marsterton my suggestion would be a re-run of the fantastic paper roads Joe took my down on my birthday. If that works out they are big bike, beginner and pillion friendly and you will want to bring your camera.
If not we might just make something up on the day.

sounds Kewl Eddie - however wifey and I are scheduled to walk 15km on Sunday as part of our training to walk the Wellington Half Marathon together so will have to pass - have fun

[junkmanjoe]

yea mate i can sort a tidy local loop, nothing big or tech,,, me and 9fidy ready to roll...

JMJ

[igormortis]

Sounds good Eddie and JMJ! Anyone got tyre irons?

[Eddieb]

Sounds good Eddie and JMJ! Anyone got tyre irons?

I have a couple of short ones you can borrow.

[igormortis]

I've got a chunky new E09 on the doorstep - but no sign of the T63 yet...

Wondering if I should just leave the Trailwings on for the weekend till I can get them both changed. Unless someone's super keen to help a noob change his own tyres - I do intend to learn someday!

[Eddieb]

I'm not planning on going anywhere that will require anything more than trailwings on Sunday, and anyway as long as it's dry you'd be surprised where you can go on a pretty much road tyre.

[junkmanjoe]

dont worry ive a couple back up roads if weather turns to custard...

JMJ

[Paladin]

IM don't fret mate, I took my T/A round that route with Eddie & JMJ while it still had a worn TW on the front and an Avon Distanzia on the rear and was fine. You'd be ok on TW's unless its very wet. I've got a totally rooted E-09 on the front of the T/A and may still be joining you guys! ( the rear ain't much better either LOL!) :)

[nothingflash]

Lads...so where's the meet point etc?

[junkmanjoe]

be great if you come out dave and nothingflash...be great to catch up..

JMJ

[Eddieb]

What about 9am at the Dowse Drive interchange on SH2?

[GSers]

What about 9am at the Dowse Drive interchange on SH2?
Good morning Gentlemen, what time and where are you catching up with Joe in Masterton regareds Gerard

[Eddieb]

Good morning Gentlemen, what time and where are you catching up with Joe in Masterton regareds Gerard

If we do indeed leave Lower Hutt at 9 we will be in Masterton at about 10:15. If Paladin is coming we will force him to go all the way to Masterton without stopping for a fag in Featherston.

[nothingflash]

be great if you come out dave and nothingflash...be great to catch up..

JMJ

Bugger - I am since reminded it is Mother's Day tomorrow... have fun! :bye:

[igormortis]

9am is good for me. See you there unless I hear otherwise - I'll check back here later.

[junkmanjoe]

Good morning Gentlemen, what time and where are you catching up with Joe in Masterton regareds Gerard

i can meet you at mobile north end of town if you like mate, then we can cruzz down and meet the chaps at south end caltex.

name your time ill be there..

JMJ

[GSers]

i can meet you at mobile north end of town if you like mate, then we can cruzz down and meet the chaps at south end caltex.

name your time ill be there..

JMJ
Thanks Joe I will catch up with you at Solway Service Station I will need gas. Going by Eddies times above I will try and be there as close as possible to 10:00am. It will be good to catch up with everyone again. Regards Gerard

[junkmanjoe]

okies i guess i catch up with ya all at 10ish caltex south mstn

[Box'a'bits]

Won't be able to make this one. But hope you all have a great day. Cheers Steve

[junkmanjoe]

wrapa weather report......................

over cast light brezzeee...............

blue skys to the north.................

JMJ

[BMWST?]

have a nice ride guys

[GSers]

Thanks JMJ for turning on the weather taking us on a great crusie Sunday ride, topped off with a blast around the motorcross track. Until next time GSers

[igormortis]

Yup, awesome stuff! Looking forward to the pics...

[junkmanjoe]

they came we rode, then we raced......

on jacksons line
http://lh3.ggpht.com/_r4RTcX8Awjo/S-aAx3MBbJI/AAAAAAAAHo0/QEYBfXCyeiI/s800/IMG_0106.JPG

top of dorsets road
http://lh5.ggpht.com/_r4RTcX8Awjo/S-aA2NsSAuI/AAAAAAAAHpA/WTRfOW5jTBc/s800/IMG_0109.JPG

bottom of north croft road
http://lh6.ggpht.com/_r4RTcX8Awjo/S-aA4YpyDEI/AAAAAAAAHpI/pBoa7mY3IoA/s800/IMG_0111.JPG
half way up
http://lh6.ggpht.com/_r4RTcX8Awjo/S-aA7lq5xsI/AAAAAAAAHpU/XsAtFObIfnI/s800/IMG_0113.JPG
nearly at the top
http://lh4.ggpht.com/_r4RTcX8Awjo/S-aA97PimKI/AAAAAAAAHpc/Sb0ep1yB8xY/s800/IMG_0115.JPG

then we turned around and rode back down again, because it a fukn cool old road...so there...

thanks chaps, till next adventure.

http://lh4.ggpht.com/_r4RTcX8Awjo/S-aBBQGgsUI/AAAAAAAAHpk/ufytD--kjCM/s800/IMG_0117.JPG

more pics in my album

JMJ

[Eddieb]

I only took a couple of photo's today and only one of them worth posting up, I'll have some short video later too.

Stopping for a scenery break.

[Aslan]

noting Gerard's (GSer's) modified Roughy with interest - 1100 masquerading as an 1150 - with a 21" front - looks way kewl Gerard - what difference does the 21" conversion make? cheers Aslan

[GSers]

noting Gerard's (GSer's) modified Roughy with interest - 1100 masquerading as an 1150 - with a 21" front - looks way kewl Gerard - what difference does the 21" conversion make? cheers Aslan
Thanks Aslan, I would have to say the the front wheel conversion is great but I would say that. Actually Cathy likes the ride on this bike too. I have always liked the motor in this bike 94 as apposed to the 98 it just has more lift, and now it has the 6 speed gearbox with closer gear ratios its even better off road. It even handeled the motorcross track not to bad I thought. Catch up with you soon. GSers

[Aslan]

Thanks Aslan, I would have to say the the front wheel conversion is great but I would say that. Actually Cathy likes the ride on this bike too. I have always liked the motor in this bike 94 as apposed to the 98 it just has more lift, and now it has the 6 speed gearbox with closer gear ratios its even better off road. It even handeled the motorcross track not to bad I thought. Catch up with you soon. GSers

good to hear Gerard - hope to see you soon - MMMMM?

[Paladin]

Thanks everyone for the great company Sunday, was a good ride! Might even go on the MX track when the silver streak gets some protection on it LOL!

[Eddieb]

Some video of last weekends cruisy ride.

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[junkmanjoe]

another great production from Eddieb studios

thanks mate..

JMJ

[Howie]

Hi guys I’m thinking of re-visiting the Mangahoe dams, North range road and Wharite peak on Sunday the 6th of June, the Sunday of Queens birthday weekend as I can’t get down to the Brass monkey unfortunately. The pics from the last ride to these areas for a day trip start Here ( http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/showthread.php/85178-Wellington-Rideouts-Where-next/page30 ).
If a few of you show an interest I’ll post up it in the calendar.

[Paladin]

Hi guys I’m thinking of re-visiting the Mangahoe dams, North range road and Wharite peak on Sunday the 6th of June, the Sunday of Queens birthday weekend as I can’t get down to the Brass monkey unfortunately. The pics from the last ride to these areas for a day trip start Here ( http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/showthread.php/85178-Wellington-Rideouts-Where-next/page30 ).
If a few of you show an interest I’ll post up it in the calendar.

I'm up for that Paul! No kiddies that Sunday.... woohoo!!!

[junkmanjoe]

yea mate im free so a starter..

JMJ

[Eddieb]

I'm a probably.

[Paladin]

Some video of last weekends cruisy ride.



Nice vid EddieB!!!!!
:)

[bart]

Hi guys I’m thinking of re-visiting the Mangahoe dams, North range road and Wharite peak on Sunday the 6th of June, the Sunday of Queens birthday weekend as I can’t get down to the Brass monkey unfortunately. The pics from the last ride to these areas for a day trip start Here ( http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/showthread.php/85178-Wellington-Rideouts-Where-next/page30 ).
If a few of you show an interest I’ll post up it in the calendar.

Hmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmm :corn:

[Howie]

Ok Guy's, I've put a rough outline up on the Calendar over Here ( http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/calendar.php?do=getinfo&e=2540&day=2010-6-6&c=0 ) Lets hope there is a few dry days between now and then to dry things out a bit. I'm also open to any other suggested places to go on the day.

Cheers

Paul

[marks]

provided I'm not somewhere else I will be there :yes:

[junkmanjoe]

howie mate,

if your looking at coming back through wairarapa, be easy to go over dorsets road , northcroft road. with out doubling back.

JMJ

[Aslan]

Howie et al - watcing with interest - hoping to join you all - Cheers S

[Howie]

I'm up for that Paul! No kiddies that Sunday.... woohoo!!!

Be great to catch up with you Dave, haven't seen you for a while.


I'm a probably.

just keep an eye on that stream/bog it might be a bit deeper this time if you go exploring.


Hmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmm :corn:


provided I'm not somewhere else I will be there :yes:

Be good to see you guys there too.


howie mate,

if your looking at coming back through wairarapa, be easy to go over dorsets road , northcroft road. with out doubling back.

JMJ

Yep hopefully we'll have time for that this time. Last time we ran out of time towards the end of the day, and headed home via main routes. Which is why I made the start time 1/2 an hour earlier, and hopefully we get away a bit closer to that. The aim is still a fairly relaxed and cruisy day out though.


Howie et al - watcing with interest - hoping to join you all - Cheers S

Excellent Aslan, look forward to seeing you.

cheers

Paul

[Aslan]

Ok expectations set here at home - planning on joining you and the gang thanks Howie - Cheers Aslan

[GPS MAN]

Marking it on my Calender ..... Provided nothing breaks between now and then...:shit:

I'll be there!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!:2thumbsu p

[bart]

I'll be in if that big yellow ball thing in the sky co-operates. :sunny:

[junkmanjoe]

hay that Horsemans café, thats same place we had a feed last time aye....yea na yea ....or na..

JMJ

[Pampera]

hay that Horsemans café, thats same place we had a feed last time aye....yea na yea ....or na..

JMJ

Horseman's Cafe is the cafe at the north end of Shannon, east side of the road. The one with tables and umbrellas (for the rain) outside.
There will be a number of unpleasant motorcyclists (plus Aslan) nearby if the cafe itself is not obvious enough......
Michael

[Howie]

hay that Horsemans café, thats same place we had a feed last time aye....yea yea
JMJ

Yep you got it in one.

[Howie]

I'll be in if that big yellow ball thing in the sky co-operates. :sunny:

well the metvuw forecast Here ( http://metvuw.com/forecast/forecast.php?type=rain&region=nzni&noofdays=7 ) is showing Fine and light winds for the weekend


Marking it on my Calender ..... Provided nothing breaks between now and then...:shit:

I'll be there!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!:2thumbsu p

Sounds good GPS MAN, be a bit of a long day for you.

[bart]

Sounds good GPS MAN, be a bit of a long day for you.

He's meeting me on the way through and we'll ride down to Shannon together. After Whariti, we'll start heading north. If we're making good time, we could head home via the Makairo. :Punk:

[Aslan]

Horseman's Cafe is the cafe at the north end of Shannon, east side of the road. The one with tables and umbrellas (for the rain) outside.
There will be a number of unpleasant motorcyclists (plus Aslan) nearby if the cafe itself is not obvious enough......
Michael

you're too generous Michael - look forward to seeing you Sunday :)

[bart]

well the metvuw forecast Here ( http://metvuw.com/forecast/forecast.php?type=rain&region=nzni&noofdays=7 ) is showing Fine and light winds for the weekend.

Hmmmmm.....might want to check AGAIN ( http://metvuw.com/forecast/forecast.php?type=rain&region=nzni&noofdays=7 ). Any chance of changing to Saturday? :scratch:

[GPS MAN]

The weather is not looking too good for Sunday....:whocares: " I do!"

Saturday is looking much better.....provided the forecast holds>>:brick:

[gav24]

any news on the Sat v's Sun options?
Looking to get a ride in this weekend and need to move a few things around...

[Pampera]

Hmmmmm.....might want to check AGAIN ( http://metvuw.com/forecast/forecast.php?type=rain&region=nzni&noofdays=7 ). Any chance of changing to Saturday? :scratch:

I rode over 1500 km in the worst weather last week had to give (Wellington - Muriwai Beach return plus a couple of days commuting in Auckland) so I don't have a "ride in the rain"itch to scratch! I will regretfully (!) stay in bed if the weather forecast for Sunday proves accurate.

Michael

[Howie]

Hmmmmm.....might want to check AGAIN ( http://metvuw.com/forecast/forecast.php?type=rain&region=nzni&noofdays=7 ). Any chance of changing to Saturday? :scratch:

Thats changed a bit since I first put that link up :shit:


The weather is not looking too good for Sunday....:whocares: " I do!"

Saturday is looking much better.....provided the forecast holds>>:brick:

It's only water you two. The Metservice forecast over here ( http://www.metservice.com/rural/wairarapa ) is saying that the rain should arrive during the afternoon. It gets a bit hard moving a ride time this close to the ride, as some may not be free at the
re-scheduled time. Also that front could pick up speed or slow down and arrive at a different time :yes:

[junkmanjoe]

oh come on guys...whats the worst thing that can happen..
http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4055/4640612184_fc6795e071.jpg

or mayby this..
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3502/4634432330_b14c799e6b.jpg

if it rains howie said he will shout a round of lartys....on ya mate..

JMJ

[dino3310]

if it rains howie said he will shout a round of lartys....on ya mate..

JMJ

is that like a party for Latte drinkers

[Howie]

if it rains howie said he will shout a round of lartys....on ya mate..

JMJ

Gee Joe where are we going to have them :blink: I know in your shed when we pass through on the way home:done:

is that like a party for Latte drinkers Hmm nah he's meaning he's going to supply the hot water, and mugs at his place, and I'll chuck in the Jarrah premixed latte coffee mix that I carry when I'm doing my overnight trips away from home, it must be getting close to it's use before date by now anyway .

[junkmanjoe]

yup that sounds like a good plan.....................Ill put the jug on......... oh dino, i didn't go to school to learn how to spell.....but i did learn about the birds and the bees,,,,and fannys and boobys..

[Eddieb]

Sorry Howie I'm going to bail. Going to take advantage of the stunning day today as it looks like it will be crap tomorrow.

[Aslan]

Sorry Howie I'm going to bail. Going to take advantage of the stunning day today as it looks like it will be crap tomorrow.

Howie and others watching this - I have scheduled and am locked and loaded for tomorrow - barring tempest / storm conditions I plan on riding my leven fiddy - PM me anyone coming from the Hutt if you want to hook up

[Howie]

Howie and others watching this - I have scheduled and am locked and loaded for tomorrow - barring tempest / storm conditions I plan on riding my leven fiddy - PM me anyone coming from the Hutt if you want to hook up

Hi Aslan, yep I'm intending to go for this ride, I am planning on leaving the hutt valley at about 7.00am, don't know how that fits with your plans? Your leven fiddy well be perfect for this ride

[Aslan]

Hi Aslan, yep I'm intending to go for this ride, I am planning on leaving the hutt valley at about 7.00am, don't know how that fits with your plans? Your leven fiddy well be perfect for this ride

Hi Howie - does Shell Park Ave - next to KFC in High Street at 7am work for you (& any others who may be watching - Paladin? (a good run for the T/A?)) - I'll be taking it easy since I'm running on well worn TCK80's on the Beemer :) - ciao Aslan

[Padmei]

Howie and others watching this - I have scheduled and am locked and loaded for tomorrow - barring tempest / storm conditions I plan on riding my leven fiddy - PM me anyone coming from the Hutt if you want to hook up

YO Aslan you cool white rapper you - It's all good when you're down in the hood

[bart]

I'll see what the weather looks like in the morning. If it's raining, count me out. If I'm not at Shannon by 9am, I'll be painting and hanging wallpaper. :blink: :sick:

[Howie]

Hi Howie - does Shell Park Ave - next to KFC in High Street at 7am work for you (& any others who may be watching - Paladin? (a good run for the T/A?)) - I'll be taking it easy since I'm running on well worn TCK80's on the Beemer :) - ciao Aslan

Yep that sounds good Aslan, I havent heard anything from paladin since he indicated he was interested. I'll see you there at about 7.00am


I'll see what the weather looks like in the morning. If it's raining, count me out. If I'm not at Shannon by 9am, I'll be painting and hanging wallpaper. :blink: :sick:

it's only water bart, it doesn't look loke it is going to be that heavy by the forecast but who knows.

[GPS MAN]

I am going to take a look at the weather in the morning.......I know it's only water.....but, I may have to ride through a lot of it.....:shit:

[bart]

Yeah, little bits of water turn into lots at 100km+.

I don't mind taking a shower, but I wouldn't stand in the bloody thing all day.

[Howie]

Right I'm out the door in 5 min, see whoever turns up in Shannon at about 9. Those who are meeting at the shell station see you in 30min.

[marks]

there is lots of wet coming from the sky to the ground

I'm not going outside at all (except for coffee)

[GSers]

Right I'm out the door in 5 min, see whoever turns up in Shannon at about 9. Those who are meeting at the shell station see you in 30min.
Good to get out on another ride even if the crew could be counted on 1 hand. At least there was no dust and with the odd shower on the way to the dams the ride down was very pleasant. Then we decide to head for Takapari Road via the gravel up through Pohangina then up to the A Frame Hutt we could see it was a lovely day for painting in Dannevirke Bart looks like you could have been painting outside. Then down for the ride home I hope Howie and Aslan are home safe and well. Cheers for the ride GSers
Pic 1 A Frame
Pic 2 Home
Pic 3 Danniverke
Pic 4 Heading down from Mangahao

[Howie]

Good to get out on another ride even if the crew could be counted on 1 hand. At least there was no dust and with the odd shower on the way to the dams the ride down was very pleasant. Then we decide to head for Takapari Road via the gravel up through Pohangina then up to the A Frame Hutt we could see it was a lovely day for painting in Dannevirke Bart looks like you could have been painting outside. Then down for the ride home I hope Howie and Aslan are home safe and well. Cheers for the ride GSers


Thanks for the company GSers. I just got in the door, stopped for a coffee in Otaki. It was a good day out, and I enjoyed getting up Takapari rd as I hadn't been up there before. I'll put some pictures up later.

[bart]

we could see it was a lovely day for painting in Dannevirke Bart looks like you could have been painting outside.

Congratulations, you must have one of the few photos of Dannevirke in sunlight. It doesn't happen very often. There was only a few minutes of it today. I must admit we didn't get as much rain as expected.:shutup:

On the up side, I did all the outside painting yesterday, and almost finished wallpapering the bathroom today. House is almost done.:Punk:

Good on you hard buggers toughing it out in those atrocious (is that how you spell it?) conditions.:scooter:

[Aslan]

thanks Howie and GSers for a great ride today - still buzzing - as always am attempting to upload pics from Mac - Mods I hope this size does not violate site conventions

Below 3 intrepid adventureres at the 'off' in Shannon this morning

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[Aslan]

A magic ride thanks Howie - great company and just the right degree of difficulty up on Takapari Road - I was really chuffed to make it down to the A Frame Hut on my 'leven fiddy - simply because I didn't realise I gone past the point where I would normally stop due to the gnarly descent to the hut.

Some pics follow - Mods hope these don't infringe size limits

Howie on the ascent
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GSers & Howie on way up
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GSers
http://i21.photobucket.com/albums/b271/oaters/Takapari%20Road%206%20June%202010/DSC00302.jpg

Views from the top
http://i21.photobucket.com/albums/b271/oaters/Takapari%20Road%206%20June%202010/DSC00300.jpg

[Howie]

Thanks for the company Aslan, & GSers. was a great day out. Heres a few pics, and the rest are over Here ( http://cid-9415698b9c0e45c8.skydrive.live.com/browse.aspx/2010-06-06%20Mangahoe%20dams%5EJ%20Takapari%20rd?uc=3&lc=5129)

Aslan and GSers at the end of the Mangahoe dams rd

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Aslan followed by GSers heading up Takapari rd

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GSers Heading up Takapari rd

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and Gsers heading down Takapari rd

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[Howie]

A magic ride thanks Howie - great company and just the right degree of difficulty up on Takapari Road - I was really chuffed to make it down to the A Frame Hut on my 'leven fiddy - simply because I didn't realise I gone past the point where I would normally stop due to the gnarly descent to the hut.



Great pics Aslan,:yes:

[Padmei]

Looks good tho damp. you guys hauled up a lot of elevation. Bart you moving down south?

[dino3310]

nice one guys, some great scenery down there.
Well done on the descent to the A frame stephen no easy feat on 200+ kgs.

[Aslan]

nice one guys, some great scenery down there.
Well done on the descent to the A frame stephen no easy feat on 200+ kgs.

Cheers Dean - just goes to show what we are capable of when we don't allow our minds / fears to take control :) Cheers S

[gav24]

Looks like fun guys, but like Marks and Bart, I decided to stay indoors:bye:

So inspired by your bad weather exploits I am determined to get out this weekend... sat or sun, I'm easy. But I would really like to get a bit of a shorter but gnarlier ride in.
Options close to home are:
1. Karapoti Crossing
2. Odlins Rd.
3. Thomsons hill from Otaki to Manakau (awesome fun last time I did this with stormtrooper and Paul!)
or any other new one would be good as well.:scooter::scooter:

I wonder if "the hill" would be accessible, last time I went it was about a year ago and we didnt get past the second river crossing...

Dont want to do big road or gravel kms as my gear is neither particularly waterproof or warm:gob: But over to the Rapa is good as I can link it with an early morning Karapoti crossing to get me warmed up, and probably a bit wet too:scooter:

Add your ideas and availabilities on here and I hope to see some of you again this weekend...:scooter::scooter:

[bart]

I'm looking at a North Wairarapa ride this Sunday. I get in trouble for posting in the 'Wairarapa Ride Outs' thread for some reason, so I'll mention it here. Might do the MAD (Makairo-Akitio-Dannevirke) or similar. Anyone's welcome to come along. :scooter:

If you guys come up with a better idea, and start early enough in the day so I can get home at a reasonable time, I may be tempted to travel further. :shifty:

[marks]

I'm looking at a North Wairarapa ride this Sunday. I get in trouble for posting in the 'Wairarapa Ride Outs' thread for some reason, so I'll mention it here. Might do the MAD (Makairo-Akitio-Dannevirke) or similar. Anyone's welcome to come along. :scooter:

If you guys come up with a better idea, and start early enough in the day so I can get home at a reasonable time, I may be tempted to travel further. :shifty:

Sunday in the North Rapa sounds good - dependant on Weather of course.

My tires are a bit girly so that will be a limiting factor for me

[gav24]

I'm looking at a North Wairarapa ride this Sunday. I get in trouble for posting in the 'Wairarapa Ride Outs' thread for some reason, so I'll mention it here. Might do the MAD (Makairo-Akitio-Dannevirke) or similar. Anyone's welcome to come along. :scooter:

If you guys come up with a better idea, and start early enough in the day so I can get home at a reasonable time, I may be tempted to travel further. :shifty:

Whats that one like Bart? Long K's on gravel roads means I'm out, especially after riding up first, but if its tracks and bush... Could be keen...

[GPS MAN]

Still running slickies...on mine...might I need knobs????:confused:

Weather permitting count me in!!!

Wishing for :sunny:

[bart]

I was thinking the Makairo track and a shit load of gravel, tracks, farm etc towards the coast. I'm open to suggestions. I don't really care, just want to go for a ride. :scooter:

Nice sprinkling of snow up Takapari this morning (I can see it from my office window). :cold:

[Howie]

could be interested in joining for some/all of your ride Bart, I'll keep am eye on what your planning

[bart]

Planning? What's that. :innocent:

OK, here's a rough plan. Meet at that Cafe in the middle of Pahiatua. Drink coffee. Talk BS. Laugh at how shit everyones tyres are. Head east. :scooter:

If tyres aren't so shit, via the Makairo track. If tyres are really shit, head for the coast via all the good gravel we can find. Once at the coast, who knows. I guess we'll see what time of day it is.

As for a time to meet. Sometime Sunday is my only stipulation. You guys tell me what time. You're the ones doing the big miles. :Punk:

If no one turns up, it'll be Donut Day part 2 for me.:shifty:

[GPS MAN]

Well, Bart you know I have an extra hour each way..:scooter:

Weather holds :sunny: I'll be there!!!

[Howie]

Sorry Bart, looks like I'm out for Sunday, some PD has poped up, Dad's taxi service is required.

[Padmei]

Do you guys over there think Marks a dick too?

[marks]

Do you guys over there think Marks a dick too?

its common knowledge

[bart]

Planning? What's that. :innocent:

OK, here's a rough plan. Meet at that Cafe in the middle of Pahiatua. Drink coffee. Talk BS. Laugh at how shit everyones tyres are. Head east. :scooter:

If tyres aren't so shit, via the Makairo track. If tyres are really shit, head for the coast via all the good gravel we can find. Once at the coast, who knows. I guess we'll see what time of day it is.

As for a time to meet. Sometime Sunday is my only stipulation. You guys tell me what time. You're the ones doing the big miles. :Punk:

If no one turns up, it'll be Donut Day part 2 for me.:shifty:

Ok, change of plans. Doesn't look like anyone's coming from the south, so leave my place (Dannevirke) at 9am (ish). GPS and I will head towards the coast from here.

[Padmei]

its common knowledge

Took a while to flush you out. Whats been happening with the KLR? Is it getting rusty sitting unused in the shed? Bet you notice the difference when you get back onto it after the lil blues.

[marks]

Ok, change of plans. Doesn't look like anyone's coming from the south, so leave my place (Dannevirke) at 9am (ish). GPS and I will head towards the coast from here.

Can I come?
I promise to be good(ish)
If its pissing down here in the morning I will bail.
Would you mind posting a weather report for your side by 8 and I will confirm or deny my involvement?


Took a while to flush you out. Whats been happening with the KLR? Is it getting rusty sitting unused in the shed? Bet you notice the difference when you get back onto it after the lil blues.

you make me sound like a fetid turd - taking a while to flush out
the klr was all prepped to go to the Brass with Struan (complete with flash new 'touring' screen) but I bailed at the last minute as it looked like it might be cold

so yes the klr is getting covered in cobwebs....

weather permitting I'll remedy that tomorrow

[bart]

Can I come?
I promise to be good(ish)
If its pissing down here in the morning I will bail.
Would you mind posting a weather report for your side by 8 and I will confirm or deny my involvement?


No probs. Will let you know. Weather shouldn't be too bad towards the coast.:scooter:

Could meet 9.30ish Pahiatua.

[pete376403]

the klr was all prepped to go to the Brass with Struan (complete with flash new 'touring' screen) but I bailed at the last minute as it looked like it might be cold
Wasn't too bad. Rained a bit from Oamaru on Monday morning

[GPS MAN]

Well, Bart you want to meet at 8:30 AM ish?????

[bart]

Well, Bart you want to meet at 8:30 AM ish?????

Nah, it's only 30 min from Vegus to Pahtua. 9am will do.

[GPS MAN]

Sounds Good ! See you at 9:00 in Vegus...:2guns:

[bart]

Not a bad day. Clear skys. A few clouds skimming past, which suggests there may be a breeze in high places. It's not too cold

According to the forecast, showers late afternoon.

[marks]

Not a bad day. Clear skys. A few clouds skimming past, which suggests there may be a breeze in high places. It's not too cold

According to the forecast, showers late afternoon.

well thats a bastid

its pissing down here and has been all morning

I'll give it a miss - I hate riding in rain

have a great ride - sorry to dick you guys around

[bart]

no prob...........

[marks]

Wasn't too bad. Rained a bit from Oamaru on Monday morning

you're tougher than I am Pete
I was worried that the motel rooms wouldnt be warm enough :yes:

[bart]

Awesome ride today. Cheers GPSMAN.

Sifting through the photos now. I'll try get some up tonight.

You missed a good one Mark. :dodge:

[bart]

1. Soggy start to the day. Waitahora Rd.
2. Foggy visor
3. Top of the Towai. Wai means water doesn't it. Time to get away from these Wai places
4. That's more like it. Akitio.
5. Not a bad spot for lunch

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[marks]

Awesome ride today. Cheers GPSMAN.

Sifting through the photos now. I'll try get some up tonight.

You missed a good one Mark. :dodge:

I'm glad you had a good ride.

Apart from an hour of sunshine we had shit weather all day today. At least I got plenty of work done on the bikes.

cheers


Mark

[bart]

6. Taking a shortcut to Herbertville. Akitio station.
7. The sea was as flat as a lake
8. Wade (GPSMAN) taking a photo of Herbertville
9. Me taking a photo of Herbertville
10. Stunning views
11. We kind of got lost for a bit here.

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[bart]

12. Cool track
13. Roadblock near Porangahau
14. Tried to do a smiley face, but looks more like a frown.
15. We beached it from Blackhead to Pourerere
16. Wade
17. Bart with Shoei hair

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[bart]

Arty stuff

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We were getting low on gas by now, so gapped it to Waipawa. The rain was chasing us all day, and we were bloody lucky not to got soaked. The worst part for me was riding home into the southerly. Started getting freaking cold. :cold:

Good work on that clay shit Wade. I was slipping on good tyres, so you must have been crapping in a couple of spots.:2thumbsup

[junkmanjoe]

as usual good photos from you bart.

lucky with a bit of sun shine, beach looks neat.. have to visit there some time soon,

the first photo above makes your bike look small.

JMJ

[GPS MAN]

Great Day! Great Ride!

Great Photo's...this is getting redundant:shutup:

[Aslan]

looks like you both had a great ride - keen to hook up with you sometime soon - cheers S

[bart]

looks like you both had a great ride - keen to hook up with you sometime soon - cheers S

I've been thinking about sorting out an overnighter up this way. There's quite a few good roads/tracks around the North Wairarapa/Southern Hawkes Bay. I could easily add a few optional 'technical' sections. It's just so far for you Welly boys to come, it would be nice to make a weekend of it. :apint:

It'd have to wait for Summer though, :baby: #2 is on it's way, and will put me out of action in the spring. :shit:

[junkmanjoe]

congratulation bart.
all that hard work has paid off...

JMJ

[Aslan]

I've been thinking about sorting out an overnighter up this way. There's quite a few good roads/tracks around the North Wairarapa/Southern Hawkes Bay. I could easily add a few optional 'technical' sections. It's just so far for you Welly boys to come, it would be nice to make a weekend of it. :apint:

It'd have to wait for Summer though, :baby: #2 is on it's way, and will put me out of action in the spring. :shit:

best wishes to you and Mrs Bart - trust the pregnancy goes smoothly and junior Mr / Ms Bart arrives safe and well :)

[bart]

Cheers guys.......I think.......

[Padmei]

Congrats Bart.

[andy mac]

Since last week was winter solstice/longest night who is interested in a night ride thru Odlins Rd to the hut? The forecast is good for Saturday night maybe leave the carpark at 7pm.

[WuZards-Eugene]

Since last week was winter solstice/longest night who is interested in a night ride thru Odlins Rd to the hut? The forecast is good for Saturday night maybe leave the carpark at 7pm.

I'd be up for that. Hard to get evidence of misbehaviour though.

[WuZards-Eugene]

Is there anyone else coming?

[andy mac]

Eugene if we postpone the night ride until summer we might get some riders. So lets do that.

How did you like the Moonshine trail ride last week? I did 2 laps and the bike swapped ends 3 times on the greasy clay :shit: but no damage or injuries :blink:

[stormtrooper]

[QUOTE=andy mac;1129800776]Eugene if we postpone the night ride until summer we might get some riders. So lets do that.

Hi Andy Mac,
Would have liked a night ride through odlins but missed the thread and was busy at the time, i have been through a week ago and there was plently of dry fire wood in the hutt to burn and warm our hands for the ride out if we decide to go in the future.

STORMTROOPER

[WuZards-Eugene]

Eugene if we postpone the night ride until summer we might get some riders. So lets do that.

How did you like the Moonshine trail ride last week? I did 2 laps and the bike swapped ends 3 times on the greasy clay :shit: but no damage or injuries :blink:

Ride was awesome (and challenging). Ended up having to skip the first section, was a little bit too much of the pine needles for me to keep moving. Managed to stay on the bike the whole time, however i did have to have a second go at some of the sections to get through.

My grips started to come loose due to all the moisture (read: very wet), so in the end decided not to go for a second loop.

Will be keen for a future night ride. A little fire and some marshmellows sounds pretty good.

[Underground]

Any of you Wellington lot keen to catch up for a beer / swap a few lies thurs 2nd arvo-evening ??
I know you are all just sitting there waiting for an excuse to go to the pub:drinknsin
We're flying over to your fine city visiting family , bit of time on our hands ... seems like a good way to fill it in .

[buggsubique]

Any of you Wellington lot keen to catch up for a beer / swap a few lies thurs 2nd arvo-evening ??
I know you are all just sitting there waiting for an excuse to go to the pub:drinknsin
We're flying over to your fine city visiting family , bit of time on our hands ... seems like a good way to fill it in .

Mate I'm keen unless I'm flying up to Akl that evening. All going well I should be flying friday morn so should be able to hook up for a brewski. Buggs

[Eddieb]

Any of you Wellington lot keen to catch up for a beer / swap a few lies thurs 2nd arvo-evening ??
I know you are all just sitting there waiting for an excuse to go to the pub:drinknsin
We're flying over to your fine city visiting family , bit of time on our hands ... seems like a good way to fill it in .

Possibly, I'm heading up to the cold kiwi first thing the next morning so as long as I'm not madly last minute packing I should be able to for a little while.

Name your time and place.

[Underground]

Name your time and place.

Anytime -late arvo onwards ,anyplace - within walking distance of the Te Papa kind of area .
you guys will have more idea than me ...actually anyplace thats easily accessed for you , I can walk anywhere .

[junkmanjoe]

seen as this thread has been dug up....

when is the gang going out for a decent ride again...........:scooter:

JMJ

[buggsubique]

seen as this thread has been dug up....

when is the gang going out for a decent ride again...........:scooter:

JMJ

Now that the house is all packed up down here in Blen I might be able to wangle a weekend in Wellies... Hence I could be keen. I'd even do an overnighter if others were mildly keen.

Course I'm unreliable as hell right now cos Mrs Bunny will probably sink my plans by coming over to look at houses...:mellow:

[Underground]

when is the gang going out for a decent ride again...........:scooter:

JMJ

Whats this talk about riding ? I'm trying to hijack this into a drinking thread :drinkup:
Come down for a beer.

Will be good to catch up with you too Buggs if you can make it .

[junkmanjoe]

sorry mate, 5.30am starts 6pm finish, 6 days.....7 day is for riding....

but yes we must catch up some time soon...

JMJ

[andy mac]

Whats this talk about riding ? I'm trying to hijack this into a drinking thread :drinkup:
Come down for a beer.

Will be good to catch up with you too Buggs if you can make it .

Sounds good, how about meeting at 5:30 at the Port Nic yacht club, Oriental Bay? Because Jeff is now a salty seadog - Bay of Islands to Nelson :sick:

[Underground]

Sounds good, how about meeting at 5:30 at the Port Nic yacht club, Oriental Bay? Because Jeff is now a salty seadog - Bay of Islands to Nelson :sick:
sounds good to me , and we can discuss aspects of sailing ...like how to get your willies hanging in the right direction .

[buggsubique]

Sweet - travel for Akl booked for Fri - see you there Thurs 5.30.

[andy mac]

...like how to get your willies hanging in the right direction .

You have more than one willy? :shit:

[NordieBoy]

You have more than one willy? :shit:

Musssst resissst.....

[NordieBoy]

His Dririders fit him like a glove...





Sorry :bye:
If I didn't then Padmei would have.

[Howie]

seen as this thread has been dug up....

when is the gang going out for a decent ride again...........:scooter:



JMJ

Name the day and time Joe, would enjoy a day trip around the wairarapa sometime soon, Nothing to Strenuous though.


Sounds good, how about meeting at 5:30 at the Port Nic yacht club, Oriental Bay? Because Jeff is now a salty seadog - Bay of Islands to Nelson :sick:

Might make it along for a quick stop at about 6-6.30 if the planet's align correctly.

[junkmanjoe]

howie mate,,

things are very wet over here at the moment...

maybe a day ride out to Pahaoa beach and back to X topys hows that sound.. all in the martinbrough area

JMJ

[Howie]

Whats a little bit of water, yeah Joe something like that sounds good, could start up your way and work our way down via Riversdale, Homewood road etc

[buggsubique]

Lads if this rain doesn't lift I'll be softing out of tonight's ambers. Only got me bike to travel on and I'm up in the Hutt. Enjoy!

[andy mac]

Met update - the rain has stopped in Wgtn :yes:

[buggsubique]

Met update - the rain has stopped in Wgtn :yes:

It's smashing down in the Hutt...have a good one.

[junkmanjoe]

any one interested in a ride tomorrow morn..

i just finished work to rooted to go out now..

JMJ

[Underground]

Just got home, nice to catch up with you guys on thurs , that was bloody funny when those tossers tried to evict us off the yot club :lol: if it wasnt so cold and we had some beers I would have been tempted to sit it out and see what they got up to next .

[BMWST?]

okies people.........lets go for a ride....this sunday...

i cant go saturday as i have to split next years fire wood..........bugger it all....

so whos interested in a sunday ride from featherston to martinbrough out to ngawi and passed the light house and round to the big scree slope....
pop down the the ferry pub and loop back around pigeon bush and back to featherston...........
Hmmm sound good....

id say a nice start of 10am at mobile featherston.... its a good open class track if you new to the game and interested to tag along.......

show some interest other wise ill be going alone .......as im not sitting home all weekend...

JMJ

you better get one of these (http://en.kendincos.net/video-vptnrpfh-palax-power100s-firewood-processor-version-02.html)

[junkmanjoe]

dont need one.... use my splitting axe....

[Pampera]

okies people.........lets go for a ride....this sunday...
so whos interested in a sunday ride from featherston to martinbrough out to ngawi and passed the light house and round to the big scree slope....
pop down the the ferry pub and loop back around pigeon bush and back to featherston...........
Hmmm sound good....

id say a nice start of 10am at mobile featherston.... its a good open class track if you new to the game and interested to tag along.......

show some interest other wise ill be going alone .......as im not sitting home all weekend...

JMJ

I am.
Michael

[igormortis]

This weekend?

[junkmanjoe]

sorry wont happen this sunday....... committed to another yucky job which i didnt finish today.......bugger it all..:angry:

next sunday aye chaps........ sky's looking a bit gray over here.....:sunny:

[Waihou Thumper]

sorry wont happen this sunday....... committed to another yucky job which i didnt finish today.......bugger it all..:angry:

next sunday aye chaps........ sky's looking a bit gray over here.....:sunny:

Just as well then, I didn't come down aye...:(

[Pampera]

sorry wont happen this sunday....... committed to another yucky job which i didnt finish today.......bugger it all..:angry:

next sunday aye chaps........ sky's looking a bit gray over here.....:sunny:

Bum - now I am going to "have to" prime the widow I repaired today.........

!!!

Michael

[igormortis]

Anyone going out this Sunday then?

[junkmanjoe]

yes we are not sure where but some where for sure...........be around the rapa..


JMJ

[igormortis]

If it's a wussy enough ride for me to take a pillion I'll be in.