Wellington Rideouts - Where next? [Archive] - Page 7

gav24

30th October 2010, 20:26

we are heading to paraparaumu to pick up a bike. then more than likey going to pop in to odlins road for a looky if the weather behaves....if wet...well we see what happens..

we plan to be at paraparaumu before 10am..
there was a bit of change of plans with bike transport company, so turns out its going to be easer for me to go pick up bike..

JMJ

Odlins is a sweet all weather ride now. Those 4x4 guys have done some "grading" over the winter and it is all pretty good. Not that you'll need to worry about rain, if today was anything to go by:sunny:

Sorry cant make it to see the new bike...?? But off VMX racing at Feilding - Lees Rd if you fancy watching old blokes trying to start old bikes!:facepalm:

junkmanjoe

30th October 2010, 20:31

if you fancy watching old blokes trying to start old bikes!:facepalm:

sounds like me tomorrow maybe....maybe it will or maybe it wont.....

JMJ

gav24

1st November 2010, 20:19

222568

Luckily mine started,

PE 250's rule:rockon:

junkmanjoe

13th November 2010, 12:58

a hand full of us biker dudes are heading for :scooter:the makaro track tomorrow morn.........that be sunday 14 nov....

leaving mstn 9am ish...

be there or be a circle..........:confused:

newbes or old retards welcome to join in.......

JMJ

junkmanjoe

14th November 2010, 07:41

well it seams no one is interested to go riding.............so see ya......:bye:

Box'a'bits

23rd November 2010, 11:32

The ride this weekend with Mark S is all go. :wings:

We're intending to meet at the Waikanae coffee cart at 8.00 Saturday (27th Nov). Ride to meet Bart at Shannon or Ashhurst (he's just going for a day trip), perhaps take in Takapari Rd, backroads to Taihape, ride the station before Gentle Annie etc. Bart is doing a round trip Back through Gentle Annie, Hawkes Bay etc.

Mark S & I will do 42nd Traverse & then stay at Taumaranui. We'll use that as a base to do Fishers & Old Whanga Rd & a few other worthy road / tracks. Home Monday.

Basically make it up as we go along.

PM me if you want to come along.

andy mac

23rd November 2010, 14:22

Wow all those km's on just one tank :niceone:

I'm going to attempt an enduro - novice class :facepalm:

Eddieb

23rd November 2010, 14:37

Whats this 'station before the Gentle Annie'?

Howie

23rd November 2010, 16:44

Whats this 'station before the Gentle Annie'?

Hi Eddie, think he might mean this track here, (" http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/showthread.php/115493-Two-nights-away-Rangitikei-and-Hawke-s-Bay?p=1129597671#post1129597671 ') it's probably only about 10km and is a paper road through a couple of farms. I almost caught a Pic of the elusive Bart lying down when we went through last Christmas.

Eddieb

23rd November 2010, 17:27

Hi Eddie, think he might mean this track here, (" http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/showthread.php/115493-Two-nights-away-Rangitikei-and-Hawke-s-Bay?p=1129597671#post1129597671 ') it's probably only about 10km and is a paper road through a couple of farms. I almost caught a Pic of the elusive Bart lying down when we went through last Christmas.

Looks cool. I may be interested in a day trip up to Taihippie and a look around thereabouts if your planning on doing any of those roads around there.

If it's raining or work carries on how it has been this week I may just stay in bed however.

Box'a'bits

23rd November 2010, 18:14

Looks cool. I may be interested in a day trip up to Taihippie and a look around thereabouts if your planning on doing any of those roads around there.
The road I was referring to was Matawhero Rd, which is not a paper road. But any & all paper roads are open to suggestion. Always keen to see new tracks.

This ride could be characterised as the 'Make It Up As We Go Along Ride ('MIUAWGA' ride). The goals for Mark & I are to do the 42nd, Fisher & Old Whanga some time during the weekend. But we'd prefer to do the 42nd saturday afternoon if possible.

This is a Daytripper friendly ride. Let me know you are coming & we'll try to accomodate. If your plans are different to ours, we'll split amicably.

marks

23rd November 2010, 18:45

The goals for Mark & I are to do the 42nd, Fisher & Old Whanga some time during the weekend. But we'd prefer to do the 42nd saturday afternoon if possible.

you forgot the 'Both Ways' bit on 42nd/Fishers/Whanga :woohoo:
if its really muddy on any I'll have to bail as my back tire getting pretty transparent.

Tony (Gloves - DR650) is intending to do at least a day trip and possibly an overnighter

Hopefully we'll be in Ashhurst by 9.30- 9.45 and in Taihape between 12-1pm

I was hoping to take a fairly convoluted route from Ashurst to Taihape - there some absolutely awesome gravel and seal in that area.

I suspect that doing Takapri Rd might make the day too long - I think I'd rather save my energy for the 42nd on Sat arvo

Eddie - going through the Gentle Annie with Bart and then back down to Wellywood would be a great days ride

woohoo were going riding :yes:

bart

23rd November 2010, 19:28

I'll see you guys at Ashhurst at 9.30.

Takes about 30 min from the road to the hut up Takapari, so you're looking at an hour round trip without sightseeing. On the RRRR we usualy get to Taihape about 2pm (but the pace ain't too hot).

Looking forward to this. :woohoo::woohoo::woohoo:

Eddieb

23rd November 2010, 20:22

Eddie - going through the Gentle Annie with Bart and then back down to Wellywood would be a great days ride

Yes, I did Waiouru - Taupo - Napier - Taihape - Wellington getting home from the Waiouru ride, was a great run through the Gentle Annie.
After the Napier Taupo road then the Gentle Annie the front tyre on the 950 is looking like I'm going to run out of tread on the sides before the center wears out, there's not a mm of unused rubber on it.

Howie

23rd November 2010, 21:57

The road I was referring to was Matawhero Rd, which is not a paper road. But any & all paper roads are open to suggestion. Always keen to see new tracks.

This ride could be characterised as the 'Make It Up As We Go Along Ride ('MIUAWGA' ride). The goals for Mark & I are to do the 42nd, Fisher & Old Whanga some time during the weekend. But we'd prefer to do the 42nd saturday afternoon if possible.

This is a Daytripper friendly ride. Let me know you are coming & we'll try to accomodate. If your plans are different to ours, we'll split amicably.

That grass track is called Kotukuraeroa road, and runs between Torere rd, and Spooners hill rd, via Pungatawa rd, The northen end is probably under 20km from taihape.

I'm out for this weekend due to other committments. Have a good ride guys.

bart

23rd November 2010, 22:11

That grass track is called Kotukuraeroa road, and runs between Torere rd, and Spooners hill rd, via Pungatawa rd, The northen end is probably under 20km from taihape.

I'm out for this weekend due to other committments. Have a good ride guys.

I've been through the grass track job twice now (different to the station mentioned earlier, Matawhero Rd). That track's got something in for me. Cost me a clutch lever the first time, and a gear lever the second. You really need full nobs on the front for that grassy shit. :yes:

Howie

23rd November 2010, 22:51

I've been through the grass track job twice now (different to the station mentioned earlier, Matawhero Rd). That track's got something in for me. Cost me a clutch lever the first time, and a gear lever the second. You really need full nobs on the front for that grassy shit. :yes:

Come on Bart theres only the one big mud hole, few ruts hidden in grass, and water running down the track in places. Yeah the bit I didn't think of is that it's probably not on your quickest/ most likely route particularly if your hitting Matawhero Rd

andy mac

17th February 2011, 19:19

For a while I’ve been keen to do a night trailride – well the time has come and the forecast for tomorrow night is fine with a full moon.

We are starting from Karapoti carpark at 9pm, meeting any Kapiti riders at Dopers Creek at 10pm. Duration about 4 hours but it won’t be a difficult ride apart from the dark changing your perception how deep that rut is.

There'll be 3 of us on 250 Yamahas, is anyone else keen? :shit:

gav24

18th February 2011, 20:03

cant make this one, but keen in the future. Post up with as much warning as you can give and I'm in if available.
Have fun!:scooter::scooter::rockon:

andy mac

22nd February 2011, 13:46

Well the night ride was enjoyable last week, two new riders (father and son on 250's) joined me on a loop thru the Pram track, Rimu Rd to Orange hut, Hydro Valley Rd, Whakatiki Rd. Actually the noobies were faster than me back thru the Pram track so I took my revenge by leading them up Deadwood. They got to Cedarholm Creek OK but the steep climb out sorted the men from the boys.

Trivia - it was still very warm riding at night. Only saw rabbits,1 morepork, some hunters in 2 4wd's. No mountain bikes which are practising for the Karapoti Classic at the mo. I was breathtested on the way home thru Upper Hutt.

Will do another ride tomorrow night (Wed 23 Feb) starting from Karapoti carpark at 7:30pm so the noobies can see Deadwood in the daylight? Will be finished by midnight if you're interested.

andy mac

24th February 2011, 21:02

:woohoo: Another great ride. This time we went thru to the top of the rock garden and the return trip has one section that is challenging enough in the daylight so it was pray and hang on in the dark. It was extremely dark as the moon rose late and the Pram track was greasy after the recent rain. Was too amped to go to bed afterwards :blink:

gav24

25th February 2011, 07:11

sounds like great fun:yes:

Sadly I have to be at work before 8am and i need my beauty sleep, as anyone who has seen me in the flesh will testify!

All these night rides - are you a shift worker by any chance?:blink:

Anyone out and about this weekend, weekend is looking fairly busy for me, but if I get the chance I could reorganise a few jobs for a ride...

andy mac

25th February 2011, 20:11

Nope I'm not a shift worker, just been keen to do a night ride in the warm weather.

Rogerh is passing thru Wgtn tonight, so we will do Odlins Rd tomorrow(saturday) leaving the summit carpark at 10.30.

andy mac

26th February 2011, 07:31

Probably leaving earlier between 10 -10.15 :gob:

Howie

21st April 2011, 12:25

Anyone up for a Wairarapa Gravel ride tomorrow? I plan on leaving Featherston Mobil at about 9.00am if anyone is interested in a day on the back roads of the Wairarapa, I plan on doing about 5-600km during the day.

Cheers

paul

Eddieb

21st April 2011, 13:43

I wasn't going to go out tomorrow but was hoping to later in the weekend if the weather holds out. Sutherlands or something maybe.

Howie

21st April 2011, 20:35

I wasn't going to go out tomorrow but was hoping to later in the weekend if the weather holds out. Sutherlands or something maybe.

No worries Eddie, unfortunatly i'm tied up with other stuff on Saturday. Sunday and Monday don't look that good weather wise.

I'm more thinking of heading for the northern rapa back roads.

BMWST?

22nd April 2011, 18:28

Howie

23rd April 2011, 23:59

blast i missed this post

Had a good day out, got as far as Porangahau.

No pics untill I got to Masterton on the way up as battieries were flat in camera.

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Pori Poad

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Puketoi Road

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Waihoki Valley Road

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Coast Road near Akitio

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Glenora Road

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Birch Road East

While up that way I was having a look around for the start of Fingerpost road which is surposed to be a paper road/ farm track between Route 52 and cooks tooth road, but it was getting on a bit in time so I'll have to go and have another look sometime.

I also had a chat with a woman in Akitio who mentioned a track between Akitio and Herbertville through the Akitio Station, she gave me the name of the guy to contact about access. Has anyone been through there at all?

bart

24th April 2011, 08:15

While up that way I was having a look around for the start of Fingerpost road which is surposed to be a paper road/ farm track between Route 52 and cooks tooth road, but it was getting on a bit in time so I'll have to go and have another look sometime.

I've been meaning to have a look for that road also. Every time I'm out there, I also run out of time. Looks like you had a good ride. If I'd knowen you were coming this far north, I might have tagged along for a bit.

I also had a chat with a woman in Akitio who mentioned a track between Akitio and Herbertville through the Akitio Station, she gave me the name of the guy to contact about access. Has anyone been through there at all?

I've been through a number of times. We were going to go through on the RRRR this year, but they've been doing a lot of logging lately, so it's hard to get access.

Me and Wade (GPSman) went through about a year ago. It's a very well maintained road (better than most of the gravel out that way). Amazing views.

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Howie

24th April 2011, 08:26

Thanks Bart, that does look like a good road through there, with some good sea views.

HANGMAN

25th April 2011, 20:00

Had a good day out, got as far as Porangahau.

No pics untill I got to Masterton on the way up as battieries were flat in camera.

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Pori Poad

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Puketoi Road

https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/_gSPAGg5zvGw/TbFmXGTJQwI/AAAAAAAAARE/vF3sC-PmfY4/s400/DSC02558.JPG

Waihoki Valley Road

https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/_gSPAGg5zvGw/TbFkS2owY1I/AAAAAAAAAQE/2Rdmz0tMPec/s400/DSC02563.JPG

Coast Road near Akitio

https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/_gSPAGg5zvGw/TbFkU5H4LSI/AAAAAAAAAQI/WPiRNedWPNU/s400/DSC02567.JPG

Glenora Road

https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/_gSPAGg5zvGw/TbFkWcgxRNI/AAAAAAAAAQM/Y4Wp2cacUhE/s400/DSC02568.JPG

Birch Road East

While up that way I was having a look around for the start of Fingerpost road which is surposed to be a paper road/ farm track between Route 52 and cooks tooth road, but it was getting on a bit in time so I'll have to go and have another look sometime.

I also had a chat with a woman in Akitio who mentioned a track between Akitio and Herbertville through the Akitio Station, she gave me the name of the guy to contact about access. Has anyone been through there at all?
HI GUYS MYSELF AND NIGHT FALCON HAVE DONE IT few time last time it was just about covered over with gorase just a farm trck nothing challenging

Howie

25th April 2011, 21:20

HI GUYS MYSELF AND NIGHT FALCON HAVE DONE IT few time last time it was just about covered over with gorase just a farm trck nothing challenging

Welcome to forum HANGMAN.

Thanks for that. yeah thought it would just be a farm track, but be worth doing at least once.

marks

18th May 2011, 22:49

bart

19th May 2011, 13:21

bums :angry:

:baby:

Box'a'bits

19th May 2011, 19:50

Hi, I'm heading over to Martinborough on Sunday (with Steve and Tony) for a latte at whatever Toppy's is now called. Aiming to get there about 9.30 and leave around 10ish to go into Sutherlands Hut. Will probably ride up to the start of Cnut hill and then try and get up the snotty hill to the east of the Hut. Aim to have some sammies for lunch at the hut. Anyone who wants to come is welcome.
Anyone from Wellington wanting to travel over together, either PM me, or meet me at Caltex Rimutaka for an 8.50 am leaving time. :yes:

GPS MAN

21st May 2011, 17:39

Hi

I'm heading over to Martinborough on Sunday (with Steve and Tony) for a latte at whatever Toppy's is now called,

Aiming to get there about 9.30 and leave around 10ish to go into Sutherlands Hut. Will probably ride up to the start of Cnut hill and then try and get up the snotty hill to the east of the Hut.

Aim to have some sammies for lunch at the hut.

Anyone who wants to come is welcome.

UGH:facepalm: KLR still at the hospital...they replacing the entire wiring harness..so they tell me..Should have it back next weekend......Would def. go if had my bike..next time:yes:

bart

21st May 2011, 20:17

UGH:facepalm: KLR still at the hospital...they replacing the entire wiring harness..so they tell me..Should have it back next weekend......Would def. go if had my bike..next time:yes:

I'm pretty keen on a ride next weekend. Wotcha reackon....:blip:

marks

21st May 2011, 20:48

Anyone from Wellington wanting to travel over together, either PM me, or meet me at Caltex Rimutaka for an 8.50 am leaving time. :yes:

Tony and I will see you at 8.50

UGH:facepalm: KLR still at the hospital...they replacing the entire wiring harness..so they tell me..Should have it back next weekend......Would def. go if had my bike..next time:yes:

I'm pretty keen on a ride next weekend. Wotcha reackon....:blip:

Why don't you ladies come down this way for a day trip
Glen and I took yesterday off work to and tested out my new to me Kenda 760 on some great new trails that I'm sure you would enjoy....

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Come and have a play in the water....

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Eddieb

21st May 2011, 20:54

Tony and I will see you at 8.50

Me too, and I think Matt @ will be there too.

marks

21st May 2011, 21:09

Me too, and I think Matt @ will be there too.

will be great to catch up with you guys :yes:

see you then

GPS MAN

22nd May 2011, 09:25

I'm pretty keen on a ride next weekend. Wotcha reackon....:blip:

I am thinking about Wed or Thursday to collect the KLR. I'll keep you in touch with what is happening with me towards the end of the week.. Right not, clean calendar:yes:

buggsubique

22nd May 2011, 16:38

Well, what a day! Most of us have photos and bike cam footage (although mines a bit foggy - will post the best of it soon).

So yeah, I thought I'd have another look at CNUT, and before I knew what was going on I was climbing the f*cker. Got past the worst bits before I cocked up my line and stalled but a few restarts later I was at the top. F*cken stoked. Had a camera on my engine bars so will see if the footage is any good and post it up.

Mark also got his KLR 650 (with panniers!) up.

Stoked. And knackered.

buggsubique

22nd May 2011, 16:47

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Crim

22nd May 2011, 17:35

I was at the top. F*cken stoked. Mark also got his KLR 650 (with panniers!) up.

Great stuff, you two - ya knocked the bugger off! :woohoo:

See Eddie, told you you should have got a Klimbs Like Rountain goat (poetic licence) :facepalm:

marks

22nd May 2011, 19:43

Mark also got his KLR 650 (with panniers!) up.

actually the panniers only made it halfway up. I would have only got half way up if you hadn't given me a push

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what an awesome day :yes:

andy mac

22nd May 2011, 19:49

marks

22nd May 2011, 20:18

:woohoo::woohoo: Congrats Matt & Mark, thats an awesome achievement. Did you ride out to the coast? I was doing an organised trailride at Pirinoa and thought I could see the ridgeline of the coastal end of the Cnut track.

Hi Andy

no - we had the other guys waiting for us down below and time was marching on so we just went up and came back down.

Here's the climb ffom Sutherlands Hut up to the first level - this is reasonably straight forward. - its undedited so you'll have to ignore the boring bits

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Eddieb

22nd May 2011, 20:33

Well, what a day! Most of us have photos and bike cam footage (although mines a bit foggy - will post the best of it soon).

Well done Mark and Matt.

My helmet cam footage hasn't come out so well, the camera was pointing too far down on most of it. I've got a little bit of handheld stuff though.

bart

22nd May 2011, 20:57

Well done guys. :woohoo:

NordieBoy

22nd May 2011, 21:42

Good on ya's :woohoo:

marks

23rd May 2011, 08:10

it probably needs to be pointed out that the track is in the best condition I have ever seen - very few 'deflector rocks from hell'

so if you ever want to join the exclusive 'I've ridden to the top of Cnut Hill and lived' club then now is the time to do it.

I also don't think I would have gotten up without the ex Struan Ex Nordie and now pretty well destroyed Kenda 760 knobbie on the back (at 14 psi)

the Kenda is great off road and a total piece of shit on road

Matt rode a significantly heavier bike up with well worn tyres at normal pressures and he didn't need a push.... sigh

got some great video footage which my son will 'process' for me this evening.

NordieBoy

23rd May 2011, 08:23

Some people just root tyres :facepalm:

I've marshalled a 3hr cross country (rock and shale), Rainbow/Molesworth, couple of laid back trail rides, a few adv rides and mine are about 1/4 gone.

I don't mind them on the road either.

But then I'm not riding a big bike with panniers carrying emergency latte fixes.

I run them at 18psi with a rimlock and only go to 14psi on the 350 with twin rimlocks.

GPS MAN

23rd May 2011, 08:27

Good effort Guys:yes:

I need to get the KLR down there and see if I can break it .....again:facepalm:

buggsubique

23rd May 2011, 10:21

Here's the vid from my engine bars. Pretty crappy quality as the lens was covered in muck and water. I lost count of the number of times I dropped the bike, I'm amazed I couldn't hear any of my swearing, cos there was a lot of it after about the fourth time I had to lift her back upright.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QwdYBHheSIA

andy mac

23rd May 2011, 19:00

:yawn: Buggs that is a terrible video I only just perservered to the finale of triumphant Honda horn honking.

buggsubique

23rd May 2011, 19:11

:yawn: Buggs that is a terrible video I only just perservered to the finale of triumphant Honda horn honking.

Shit you did better than me! Personally i wouldnt even bother watching it - its crap as.

bart

23rd May 2011, 19:49

Good effort Guys:yes:

I need to get the KLR down there and see if I can break it .....again:facepalm:

What are you doing Saturday?

Magnum Noel

23rd May 2011, 20:32

Well done Mark and Matt.

My helmet cam footage hasn't come out so well, the camera was pointing too far down on most of it. I've got a little bit of handheld stuff though.

Hey Eddie saw you guys pass through as I was sipping on a flat white in Martinburger. What a fine bunch.
:yes:

Eddieb

23rd May 2011, 21:06

Hey Eddie saw you guys pass through as I was sipping on a flat white in Martinburger. What a fine bunch.
:yes:

Cool, didn't see you there. You should have wandered over.

marks

23rd May 2011, 21:25

Ride up cnut - the highlights

missed out the neat km or so from the lower climb to the main climb

what a buzz getting to the top on the KLR - major major fun

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Woodman

23rd May 2011, 21:35

Well done there fullas.:woohoo::woohoo:

Padmei

23rd May 2011, 22:00

Good going Marks. Now I know what thetrack looks like.I didn't realise it was so long.

andy mac

23rd May 2011, 22:27

Go Mark, you were the happiest KLRista yesterday!

And now we all know your Jardine exhaust is not loud enough to mask your Austin Powers jivetalk.

marks

24th May 2011, 08:16

What are you doing Saturday?

weather looks better for Sunday...

Just some misc bits of video from the other bits of the ride. The last half of it is me trying vainly to catch some idiot on an Africa Twin who seems to think he was on a YZ250 - it doesn't show up in the video very well but he was getting the front wheel in the air and getting sideways into corners - it was awesome to watch.:yes:

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buggsubique

24th May 2011, 09:30

Nice footage Mark, I really should have put the effort in to mount my bullet cam properly. sigh.

Eddieb

24th May 2011, 10:24

Nice Work Mark, what model is your camera again?

NordieBoy

24th May 2011, 10:50

Dunno what model it is but I had to download the vid and rotate it about 15* before I could watch it without falling off my chair...

buggsubique

24th May 2011, 11:13

Dunno what model it is but I had to download the vid and rotate it about 15* before I could watch it without falling off my chair...
My vid? yeah it was literally only lecky tapped to my engine bar and rolled left, so yeah. Note to self - do it proper like or not at all!

NordieBoy

24th May 2011, 12:30

My vid? yeah it was literally only lecky tapped to my engine bar and rolled left, so yeah. Note to self - do it proper like or not at all!

Not your one. I just pretended my sunnies were fogged up and just listened to it.

marks

24th May 2011, 20:19

Nice Work Mark, what model is your camera again?

contour 1080 HD

Dunno what model it is but I had to download the vid and rotate it about 15* before I could watch it without falling off my chair...

guilty as charged - works fine on my mx helmet but the lens (which is taped to reduce dust inhalation) needs rotating a bit for my roady helmet. At least it didn't look like I'd sandpapered my eyeballs like some other footage someone recently posted....

have a look at these photos (http://www.advrider.com/forums/showpost.php?p=10690875&postcount=463) from our first attempt nearly two years ago - what a nasty mofo of a hill

bart

24th May 2011, 21:09

weather looks better for Sunday...

Change of plans....scheming up something for the following Sunday/Monday. Are any of you Wellywood guys at a loose end QB weekend? :woohoo:

Magnum Noel

24th May 2011, 21:48

Cool, didn't see you there. You should have wandered over.

Didn't realise you had stopped otherwise I would have. Never mind.

Box'a'bits

24th May 2011, 21:56

Change of plans....scheming up something for the following Sunday/Monday. Are any of you Wellywood guys at a loose end QB weekend? :woohoo:
Probably...:yes:

Aslan

24th May 2011, 22:03

to those who conquered CNUT last weekend - I salute you! Well done - clearly, not for the fainthearted - cheers S

Eddieb

24th May 2011, 23:33

marks

25th May 2011, 08:20

Are any of you Wellywood guys at a loose end QB weekend? :woohoo:

if what you are proposing is interesting enough I might have to change my plans

Howie

25th May 2011, 17:23

Change of plans....scheming up something for the following Sunday/Monday. Are any of you Wellywood guys at a loose end QB weekend? :woohoo:

Could be interested, but only get back from the western isle on Tuesday, so well depend on $$$ I have left.

bart

25th May 2011, 20:28

marks

26th May 2011, 08:20

In hind sight I might save my plan until spring, or at least until things dry out a bit. Looking at your vids above, things are fairly wet down your way. It involved lots of mud and camping and stuff. :shutup:

Still keen on a decent ride Sunday after next though. :woohoo:

pussy :yes:
where is your sense of adventure
(except for the camping - camping is for philistines (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Philistinism) <-- info link added for DR riders)

if my other plans don't work out I would be keen to go for a ride (up a certain hill???) QB Sunday

NordieBoy

26th May 2011, 08:40

pussy :yes:
where is your sense of adventure
(except for the camping - camping is for philistines (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Philistinism) <-- info link added for DR riders)

if my other plans don't work out I would be keen to go for a ride (up a certain hill???) QB Sunday

So not about Israel and Philistine then?

Eddieb

30th May 2011, 18:14

Helmet cam footage from Sutherlands Hut.

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5150

31st May 2011, 08:24

Howie

31st May 2011, 08:36

pussy :yes:
where is your sense of adventure
(except for the camping - camping is for philistines (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Philistinism) <-- info link added for DR riders)

I can't quite work out how going camping works in with being a "Philistine"

When the link you point us at includes !!

"Philistines are also said to be materialistic, to favor conventional social values unthinkingly"

NordieBoy

31st May 2011, 09:43

Helmet cam footage from Sutherlands Hut.

You need to be more gentle with George. He's not used to that sort of treatment.

marks

31st May 2011, 10:21

I can't quite work out how going camping works in with being a "Philistine"

When the link you point us at includes !!

"Philistines are also said to be materialistic, to favor conventional social values unthinkingly"

Only a KLR rider would have picked up on this minor anomaly.

bart

31st May 2011, 12:56

Only a KLR rider would have picked up on this minor anomaly.

Philistine....I thought that's what you say to the buxom German barmaid at Octoberfest. :drinkup:

bart

2nd June 2011, 19:38

Who's going for a ride Sunday? :cool:

marks

2nd June 2011, 20:25

Who's going for a ride Sunday? :cool:

what you got in mind?

bart

2nd June 2011, 21:02

what you got in mind?

Dunno, but I need some stress relief. I hear there's some big hill down your way that's fairly easy at the moment, or perhaps a pootle around the local back roads. :scooter:

marks

3rd June 2011, 08:28

Dunno, but I need some stress relief. I hear there's some big hill down your way that's fairly easy at the moment, or perhaps a pootle around the local back roads. :scooter:

Damn

I put my klr back into roady mode with the intention of heading to the Brass (as usual shit got in the way). an E07 and 16T front sprocket aint gonna get me up that hill.....

The weather is looking a bit dubious for Sunday isnt it?

bart

3rd June 2011, 14:31

The weather is looking a bit dubious for Sunday isnt it?

I haven't got any concrete plans. Just seeing what others are up to. Just got some shiny new rear wheel bearings, so I want to run them in. :msn-wink:

Eddieb

3rd June 2011, 14:42

I haven't got any concrete plans. Just seeing what others are up to. Just got some shiny new rear wheel bearings, so I want to run them in. :msn-wink:

What did the wheel bearings cost Bart?

Box'a'bits

3rd June 2011, 14:54

Just got some shiny new rear wheel bearings, so I want to run them in. :msn-wink:
More importantly how many KMs since you replaced them last. Was the last time when we did the 42nd, when yours went out in sympathy with the KTM?

bart

3rd June 2011, 15:34

What did the wheel bearings cost Bart?

Don't know. I took the wheel off and dropped it into the shop. Can't be bothered shagging around with bearings.

More importantly how many KMs since you replaced them last. Was the last time when we did the 42nd, when yours went out in sympathy with the KTM?

The bike had done 7k then, so they must have been the original jobbies. 20k now, so 13k. Not bad. The Naki mud run must have finished them off.

http://i990.photobucket.com/albums/af29/bart-nz/Naki%20Nutters%20Liquifaction%20Tour%20May%202011/IMG_1236.jpg

Riding to work the other day, I noticed something wierd with the back end. I thought I hadn't tightened the axle properly after adjusting the chain. Jiggled the back wheel. There wasn't much play, but enough to point towards the bearings.

Changed the hub bearing also.

Eddieb

3rd June 2011, 16:08

Don't know. I took the wheel off and dropped it into the shop. Can't be bothered shagging around with bearings.

Changed the hub bearing also.

So how much for the shop to do the whole job?

buggsubique

3rd June 2011, 16:20

Free for a ride on sunday. id even do cnut again for shits and laughs.

GPS MAN

3rd June 2011, 19:13

I'd go..but, the weather looks pretty crap for Sunday:violin:

gav24

4th June 2011, 20:23

Just did the hub bearing on my DR650 last night, Luckily its a pretty standard size so an NSK sealed bearing was just under $50 from Kapiti bearings.
Suprisingly the original was only sealed on the inside face, and relied on a seperate seal on the outside face. It was very worn, full of crap and poo and totally shagged. I think the more "aggressive" than normal use on the trail ride in april finished it off. Only just got round to fixing it, thankfully only a 30 min job start to finish.
Wheel out, easy removal of bearing, seal and spacers. Quick clean up with CRC and a wipe, like brand new. Meantime bearing in freezer, quick blast on the hub with the blow torch, and the new bearing just dropped in with only a light tap to seat it. Filled the whole deal up with new grease and back on. Easy peasy:yes:
Left me heaps of time to make my new bash plate, Aluminium sponsored by a careless pack up from some roadworks near my house:innocent:
Reflective surface on the outside now so hoping it will catch the oncoming headlights of cars and make me look like I have "neons":yes:Ha ha ha!
I'll look like I'm photocopying the road:shit::facepalm:
Anyway, hoping to get a passout for monday - If I can get all day then sutherlands? You heading down Wade, Bart etc?
If 1/2 day then I'm gonna head in to the mungakutukutuku's for a look around, any/all welcome to join me for that one...

bart

4th June 2011, 21:47

Don't know what I'm doing yet. Weather is pretty crap here. Might just see what it's like tomorrow, and if it's not flash, stay local. Save my browney points for a fine day. :sunny:

gav24

5th June 2011, 10:59

Don't know what I'm doing yet. Weather is pretty crap here. Might just see what it's like tomorrow, and if it's not flash, stay local. Save my browney points for a fine day. :sunny:

Yeah, snap. Might end up a wasted trip if a tree falls and blocks the track again. that was last time I headed for "the hill". Jeez, how long ago was that!
Note to self - must try to get out more often!:facepalm:

I'm off to earn some brownie points now - that new deck aint gonna build itself!

bart

6th June 2011, 14:54

While up that way I was having a look around for the start of Fingerpost road which is surposed to be a paper road/ farm track between Route 52 and cooks tooth road, but it was getting on a bit in time so I'll have to go and have another look sometime.

I found that Fingerpost road yesterday. It felt a bit like trespassing as it's just a shitty farm track. Very greasy at the moment. :gob:

Did the beach section between Blackhead and Pourere. Massive slips all through that area after the rain a month ago. The beach is now blocked in places, but still passable with a little rock hopping. :yes:

Pics to come.

bart

6th June 2011, 22:16

Here's that road/track. Started off quite easy.

http://i990.photobucket.com/albums/af29/bart-nz/Ride%2005-06-11/IMG_1696.jpg

Scenic

http://i990.photobucket.com/albums/af29/bart-nz/Ride%2005-06-11/IMG_1699.jpg

A bit skiddy in places. I was starting to have thoughts about a recent Naki ride.

http://i990.photobucket.com/albums/af29/bart-nz/Ride%2005-06-11/IMG_1701.jpg

Well and truely lost. About to head back, but thought I might as well carry on.

http://i990.photobucket.com/albums/af29/bart-nz/Ride%2005-06-11/IMG_1702.jpg

Plenty of gates. I was quite glad to see this one.

http://i990.photobucket.com/albums/af29/bart-nz/Ride%2005-06-11/IMG_1707.jpg

The track is quite well formed, as if it was a proper road a long time ago. Certainly a summer job on crap tyres. Just like a crappy farm track. Nothing too exciting.

Now the beach at the end of that road, that's a different story... :gob: Hawkes Bay's best kept secret.

http://i990.photobucket.com/albums/af29/bart-nz/Ride%2005-06-11/IMG_1747.jpg

Padmei

6th June 2011, 22:19

Thats an excellent last pic Bart

bart

6th June 2011, 22:26

Thats an excellent last pic Bart

Cheers. I'm getting better at this photography thing. I get the horizon straight in about half of my shots now. In another 20 years I might have nailed it. :yes:

I'll put more pics up on the other website tomorrow.

marks

6th June 2011, 22:31

Thats an excellent last pic Bart

wot the traitorous klr selling scum said :woohoo:

Howie

6th June 2011, 22:33

So just a nice little grass track then Bart, Good that you found it though.

Mikeonabike

11th July 2011, 12:33

Hey Guys,

I’ve been lurking round here soaking up a load of info and asking a few questions of late, and now I’ve finally got to the point of having a License, Gear and a Bike!! Well almost, I get my kit on Wednesday then pick up my bike on Thursday, all going well.
Anyway, now that I have some gear it would be great to get out on some rides, I’ve only just started riding, though I did a bit of off-road riding years ago, I’m not going to be fast but am definitely keen to get out on some rides. If you’re heading out on a ride and think a novice on a KLX250 might make the cut it would be awesome if I could tag along!!

Cheers
Mike

Eddieb

11th July 2011, 13:10

Crim

11th July 2011, 20:08

to summer that will be suitable. There's not much going on at present due to the weather.

Eddie, Eddie, Eddie ................ read the ride threads for the South Island and you may pick up the excitment of the different challenges cold weather riding throws up ie NADS organising a snow ride (although those blokes are just mad!) - don't they sell jackets in the North Island? :Pokey:

Eddieb

11th July 2011, 20:16

Eddie, Eddie, Eddie ................ read the ride threads for the South Island and you may pick up the excitment of the different challenges cold weather riding throws up ie NADS organising a snow ride (although those blokes are just mad!) - don't they sell jackets in the North Island? :Pokey:

Haha, after 2 London winters as a m/c courier riding a minimum of 10 hours a day through 2 months of sleet and snow each winter I've done more snow miles than you've had hot dinners.

But actually it's been quite mild here but has rained a fair bit. I don't mind cold but I'd rather not do the rain unless there's a good excuse.

buggsubique

11th July 2011, 20:40

If you’re heading out on a ride and think a novice on a KLX250 might make the cut it would be awesome if I could tag along!!

Cheers
Mike

Heya Mike, welcome bro! I learnt to ride on a DR 250 around Wellington and remember how much fun it was. I envy you!

I might be up for a ride this weekend or next - just depends on whether I'm going out bush with a mate, but I'm baching it so time is my own. Rain hail or shine, I'll ride.

Got a near bald D606 on the back of my big bike so I'm pretty sure you wont be slowing me down!

What sort of riding do you want to do?

PS, I know a wee hill in the Wairarapa we can use to get your skills up...:devil2:

Mikeonabike

11th July 2011, 21:54

Haha, i can understand Eddieb not wanting to hang out in the rain etc, but I have new toys so really want to get out, I only have the 22/23 to get out for a ride as I'm away for August. Though I'll be back in September and keen for more rides.

Anyway, buggsubique, I'd be keen to get out for a ride on the 22/23rd if you're keen. As for what sort of riding, not sure what you're meaning, definitely some offroad, probably not huge distance first time out, and not too extreme, but yeah, how hard can it be to keep up with a big bike and a bald tyre?? hahaha
Got any suggestions?
What's this hill in the Wairarapa?

pete376403

11th July 2011, 22:01

What's this hill in the Wairarapa?

It's a bit of a cnut.

Apparently.

Eddieb

11th July 2011, 22:16

how hard can it be to keep up with a big bike and a bald tyre?? hahaha

Now there's a comment that will get you into serious trouble.

Mikeonabike

11th July 2011, 22:38

Now there's a comment that will get you into serious trouble.

Hahaha, with any luck!!

Eddieb

11th July 2011, 23:20

Hahaha, with any luck!!

:) be careful what you wish for, you haven't seen him ride yet.

buggsubique

12th July 2011, 19:41

:) be careful what you wish for, you haven't seen him ride yet.

Speaking of which, I still need to go get another front brake lever to carry as a spare after Stormtrooper took us up that Thompsons Track ride over the hill....and some abs glue for my RH front fairing...:facepalm: Dang old school big bikes.

Mike, we can go into the Akatarawas (bit wet & greasy but doable unless you're a latte drinker), or we can go down the south coast (on a sat) but its sand and salt. If you want to go further abroad we can go over to Sutherlands hut over past Martinbro on the Saturday morning. I'd prolly stay tho so I could have a sniff around with the rifle depending on the weather.

So yeh, sand & salt, water & clay, or bit of mud & rock, OTY, but all good fun. Prolly Akatawaras is best bet - close, not too hard out.

gav24

12th July 2011, 20:32

Hi Mikeonabike,
I would recommend the ride up to the akatarawa summit - cool river crossing now the bridge is removed! -ignore the road closed signs!
Once at the summit, turn right up the rocky, snotty but mercifully short hill and follow your nose to the hut. This is the best wet weather ride IMHO. not too muddy, no big water crossings, but watch out for the wind!
Sadly not free on the 22/23 but could be this weekend...
Or just head into the playground that is the Mungatuk's

Mikeonabike

13th July 2011, 20:49

Hey Buggsubique and Gav24,

Sounds like I'm not going to be short of places to ride! Definitely keen to get out with you guys.

Akatarawa sounds like a good start, real keen for a ride up there in on the 22/23rd, luckily I'm not a latte drinker, haha.

I'm off to get my new (to me) bike tomorrow, but am away this weekend so although I only don't get to ride on the weekend the ride from Nelson to Picton should be an alright intro.

So any one care to point out the Akatarawa summit on google earth?

buggsubique

13th July 2011, 21:24

Akatarawa forest is here (http://maps.google.co.nz/maps/ms?ie=UTF8&t=h&s=AARTsJqtCKGIYcn5vIzWT1rEcc8Ie1bKpw&oe=UTF8&msa=0&msid=105685228541940939604.00044d93aad058c3d423a&mid=1290716868&showlabs=1)

And I think this is the summit (http://maps.google.co.nz/maps/ms?msid=209832802386450825587.00044d93aad058c3d423 a&msa=0&ll=-40.948598,175.108531&spn=0.001568,0.005493).

buggsubique

21st July 2011, 22:11

Meeting at Rimutaka Caltex 9am Sat morning for a wee wander into the Akatarawas. Maybe just a loop and back out. Yes it will likely be raining:violin:.

buggsubique

23rd July 2011, 14:18

Yes it will likely be raining:violin:.

Well that was awesome!

Mike had good skills and by the time we had done Rimu Rd (new to me) up to Hydro Saddle and the Hydro loop he was on fire...infact he only stopped cos his fang-free minutes ran out and he had to lay it down in the clay.

Took the Africa down some bitchin mean steep bit (that side track after the initial climb up Pram track from the river on the Kpoti side). Good to have Mike on hand to help lift the bike upright again, ha. Not often I get gas pissing out the top of my tank...

Hutt 4x4 club was in there today and having a ball...of course that translates to harder work for a bike to get through their 8 vehicle bog... Some muppet in a surf goes "shouldn't be bringing a road bike through here mate!" "Fuck you" was the reply. roadbike my arse.

Oh, and you can get awesome cell ph reception from Hydro Saddle (Rimu Rd)...enough to go online to google maps and see where the hell you are!

andy mac

23rd July 2011, 15:30

Geez Matt if that is your easy intro to adventure rides you're going to break all the noobies and your Africa Twin. Why did you take the poor thing down that chute? :shit:
You've been watching those Romaniac videos, haven't you?

The Pram track looks much wetter than last week.

marks

23rd July 2011, 18:10

great that you both had a good ride

I was keen to come but instead decided to do 5 trips to the tip (2 tons of concrete)
much more fun than riding bikes......

there is some awesome riding over the Battle Hill side of Hydro Saddle :yes:

Mikeonabike

25th July 2011, 12:53

Was a great ride aye!! Thanks heaps Buggs, even if you were on a road bike!! haha I'm definitely keen to get out again when I get back.

Apparently I need to come up with a better way of drying my gloves and boots, still being wet this morning on the way to work kinda sucked!!

buggsubique

25th July 2011, 18:32

Was a little colder up there tonight Mike! Turned around at that bog cos the 4WD's had come back thru it and had laid sticks and foliage in the bog for traction. Didn't really fancy spending the night digging the bike out.

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pampa

25th July 2011, 20:38

buggsubique

25th July 2011, 20:46

Yeah, true sorry Pampa, this was today after work. Had to make the most of the awesome weather!

pampa

25th July 2011, 21:31

Yeah, true sorry Pampa, this was today after work. Had to make the most of the awesome weather!
good on ya' would love to go but flu is getting the better of me ... not even commuting since last week :facepalm:

bart

25th July 2011, 21:35

Pretty hard core road bike you've got there mate. :D

Good stuff

igormortis

26th July 2011, 14:25

Pretty hard core road bike you've got there mate. :D

Good stuff
Damn straight.

Box'a'bits

29th July 2011, 20:33

And where would you like to go? Weather forecasts are looking fine (saturday not so great). :yes: Need to get out again.

buggsubique

29th July 2011, 20:50

Prolly not me sorry mate, got no front brakepads at the mo and need to do the calipers so I think it's maintenance weekend for me.

Akatarawas are a bit fresh from 4wds - need good tyres if going thru pram track, and some small trees also down earlier in the week - enough to f*ck with a motorbike and too big to move alone...

bart

29th July 2011, 20:50

I've still got a puddle of oil under my bike, so I guess that counts me out.

And I think I've got to freaking work......grrrrrrr:facepalm:

andy mac

29th July 2011, 21:55

What about Odlins Rd, it's an all weather track?

Box'a'bits

29th July 2011, 22:07

What about Odlins Rd, it's an all weather track?Meh.. still haven't ridden that, but was thinking of a longer ride..something further afield.

andy mac

29th July 2011, 22:17

OK but that is a longer ride for me :facepalm:
The Akas are closer and muddier :woohoo:

Eddieb

29th July 2011, 22:54

I'm probably heading over the Hill Sunday, possibly to ocean beach.

NordieBoy

30th July 2011, 08:44

possibly to ocean beach.

Innovative naming system you Wellingtites have there...

Ocean1

30th July 2011, 08:50

Innovative naming system you Wellingtites have there...

Did you miss this one?

the Hill

Pretty bloody unique eh? eh?

marks

30th July 2011, 08:52

I'm probably heading over the Hill Sunday, possibly to ocean beach.

sounds like it could be fun.

What do you think Steve?

I won't be able to confirm until this evening as I have to get a heap of stuff done today in order to have tomorrow free.

Eddieb

30th July 2011, 08:55

Did you miss this one?

the hill

Pretty bloody unique eh? eh?

Especially when you consider that this is Wellington, which isn't exactly flat.

I will have a pillion also so will be cruising.

Box'a'bits

30th July 2011, 10:38

Sounds good to me. Say 9.00am at the Caltex Rimutakas?

marks

30th July 2011, 17:58

I will have a pillion also so will be cruising.

cruising is all a DR650 can do anyway (unless that prick Bart is riding it)

Sounds good to me. Say 9.00am at the Caltex Rimutakas?

9am at Rimutex is fine by me

see you all then :scooter:

buggsubique

30th July 2011, 19:00

Have a good ride fellas! The @ is on blocks for now while I do the front calipers and might get the front wheel rebuilt while its up...

marks

31st July 2011, 19:16

Have a good ride fellas!

we certainly did that :woohoo:
what awesome weather - Ocean Beach in the morning, Lunch at the Lake Ferry pub with a wander east down the beach to Whangaimoana

KLR proved it really is a tractor by draging a dead beemer out of the lumpy shite back to Lake Ferry where it was parked up.

thanks Steve/Eddie - A top day

buggsubique

31st July 2011, 19:28

Dead Beemer? storytime! What that yours Steve? what happened?

bart

31st July 2011, 20:21

Spill the beans dudes :corn:

marks

31st July 2011, 20:38

Well seeing as poor Steve is probably still making his way home.....

His bike lost its spark and we ran out of daylight (and ideas) trying to fix it so I towed him to the Lake Ferry Pub and gave him a lift to Featherston. He wasn't game to come over the hill with me - not sure if it was my riding or the lack of pillion foot pegs that put him off.....

Despite the little glitches it was a great day - hopefully Steve feels the same

BMWST?

31st July 2011, 20:39

uh oh...bean can

buggsubique

31st July 2011, 20:47

Bugger, woulda been a top notch adventure if you hadda bee nable to sort it and ride it back... look forward to the diagnosis...

bart

31st July 2011, 20:48

not sure if it was my riding or the lack of pillion foot pegs that put him off.....

That Steve, he's a smart man. :yes:

NordieBoy

31st July 2011, 20:56

That Steve, he's a smart man. :yes:

But he's got a BMW?

Pampera

31st July 2011, 21:42

Well seeing as poor Steve is probably still making his way home.....

His bike lost its spark and we ran out of daylight (and ideas) trying to fix it so I towed him to the Lake Ferry Pub and gave him a lift to Featherston.Despite the little glitches it was a great day - hopefully Steve feels the same

That must have been some tow, there was enough soft sand heading back to have made that rough on the towing bike and both riders............ How is your clutch?

I hope it was not the legendary "con rod knocked the magneto off" type of electrical failure! I used to keep a laminated wiring diagram rolled up inside the top frame tube when using a 1981 G/S for serious Adventure riding, although as a result of practice (!) I was familiar enough with a 1980's BMW schematic to know what most important circuits were connected to.

But, ceasing to proceed aside, it was indeed a great day. Kudos the Steven (!) for initiating the proceedings.

Michael

Box'a'bits

31st July 2011, 22:06

KLR proved it really is a tractor by dragging a dead beemer out of the lumpy shite back to Lake Ferry where it was parked up.
Back home at 9.30.

Thanks for the lift to Featherston Mark. Unfortunately missed the train (left at 5.26) - & no more buses on Sunday.

Fortunately Eddie & Nic were up for a cruise in the car (& dinner).

I'll do more of a ride report in the next few days, once I've recovered the bike

In all a top day, but a bit more adventure than I was seeking.

BMWST?

31st July 2011, 22:14

Back home at 9.30.

Thanks for the lift to Featherston Mark. Unfortunately missed the train (left at 5.26) - & no more buses on Sunday.

Fortunately Eddie & Nic were up for a cruise in the car (& dinner).

I'll do more of a ride report in the next few days, once I've recovered the bike

In all a top day, but a bit more adventure than I was seeking.

if its the bean i can put you onto a fella who can fix it(he has even done the double trigger install I beleive)

Box'a'bits

1st August 2011, 08:25

Mark_S (KLR 650), Pampa (DR 350), EddieB & Nic (Pillion - brave on a DR 650) & I (R100GS) left Caltex Rimutaka's at 9.00am Sunday. Fine but cold for the crossing, damp roads & given the recent snow the possibility of pee gravel on some corners.

Coffee at Cornocopia in Featherston, then to Ocean Beach.

Whilst I'd ridden to Ocean Beach before I'd never followed the beach road to its conclusion - locked gates. Its now firmly on my list of 'must go again' rides. It's brilliant out there on a still fine day. Plenty to interest an Adventure rider. Gravel, hard packed, small stream crossings, a little soft sand (manageable), brilliant views. And a couple of dead seals in the stream at the end just for that 'you wouldn't find this anywhere else' appeal.

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Backtracked, then over to the Lake Ferry Hotel for lunch (I could not recommend the Nachos or Wedges).

We decided to do the beach tracks to Whangimoana.

But not too far in the BMW stalled. Got it started again, but it soon shut down again. Symptoms were perplexing. Mark_S came back & helped me out, but eventually we decided that it wasn't fixable & he towed me out thru the soft sand & lumpy spinifex, back to the Lake Ferry Hotel, where the bike is currently residing.

Mark kindly offered a ride to Featherston (KLR - no pillion pegs), with an intent that I would get the train or bus from there. I politely declined the ride over the Rimutaka's - the ride to Featherston was adventerous enough for me). Unfortunately I'd already missed the train (& the buses only run around the train timetable), so I was somewhat stuck for the night.

EddieB & Nic gave me a text, just as I was about to find a motel for the night, & so I got a ride back home (in the car) after we had dinner at the Royal Hotel.

Really appreciate all the assistance guys.

Today I'll get the car fixed (cracked the radiator Saturday afternoon), then take a drive across to Lake Ferry to recover the bike.

Pampera

1st August 2011, 08:56

Today I'll get the car fixed (cracked the radiator Saturday afternoon)

To quote/paraphrase James Bond, "once is nothing, twice is coincidence and three times is enemy action". Bad run! Don't fly, deep dive or parachute for the next week or so.

Many thanks for initiating the ride, especially as it turned out more adventurous than you prrobably wanted.

Michael

Box'a'bits

1st August 2011, 18:19

Thanks for the offers of help Andy Mac & EddieB. It was most appreciated. But recovered the bike this afternoon.:woohoo: A one man job using the slope off the road (but Mandy came along for the ride, to offer moral support, and to tangle the tie down straps :facepalm: ).

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Now I need some quality garage time to put everything to rights.

igormortis

1st August 2011, 18:37

Oh dear. I hope it wasn’t the dud/not dud bean can...

BMWST?

1st August 2011, 21:24

But not too far in the BMW stalled. Got it started again, but it soon shut down again.

thats similar symptoms when my bean can crapped out.Itswould sorta start again but in a kind of run on way....
I liked the trip out there too,i found a chinese fella stuck in one of the stream crossings trying to find his way to Wainuiomata.

pete376403

1st August 2011, 22:59

"BMW Bean Can" looked interesting enough for me to google it. Centrifugal advance and retard? And people say KLRs are primitive.

Looks like an easy fix though, and pretty cheap, Farnells have 7 of the Honeywell devices at $32.50

NordieBoy

2nd August 2011, 07:24

"BMW Bean Can" looked interesting enough for me to google it. Centrifugal advance and retard? And people say KLRs are primitive.

Sounds like the old TM400 Suzuki. Centrifugal advance that was affected by temp, wind, phase of the moon, alignment of the stars and a random number generator just to make things exciting.

Pampera

2nd August 2011, 10:45

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Some pictures:

A Bull on the road that disrupted forward progress after he became extremely agitated following the passing of a KLR with an obnoxious loud pipe.

A burn off that was probably more extensive than planned, a fire engine was passed further down the road, heading for the site .

The beach around from Lake Ferry, showing the sort of terrain that Mark had to tow Steve and the GS through. Eddie and Nic on the DR.

Two shots of the beach track around from Lake Ferry, with the high lake encroaching on the track.

Lunch at Lake Ferry. Mark, Eddie, Steven and Nic.

Pampera

2nd August 2011, 10:51

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Looking across Lake Wairarapa to Lake Ferry (and lunch).

Scree slopes along Ocean Beach.

Some idiot on a KLR gets stuck in deep shingle on Ocean Beach.

Ocean Beach fringes.

Eddie and Nic heading NE from the "locked gate" back towards the end of the beach and the maintained road.

Michael

Night Falcon

2nd August 2011, 16:40

awsome!! whats the deal with everyone riding while I'm stuck working!!:angry:

Magnum Noel

2nd August 2011, 17:46

Awesome photos thanks for that.

buggsubique

2nd August 2011, 18:28

Oh man, jealous! Gonna have to get my @ arse around there for a squiz. Looked like good fun and good company. Thanks for the photos.

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igormortis

2nd August 2011, 19:18

Looks like a great ride. I’m definitely keen if there’s another run out there.

...if I can find some time to install my gearbox...

bart

2nd August 2011, 19:38

If you can guarantee a stunning day like that, I might even venture south. :yes:

Good stuff guys. Shame about the bike Steve.

marks

3rd August 2011, 08:37

That must have been some tow, there was enough soft sand heading back to have made that rough on the towing bike and both riders............ How is your clutch?

fortunately my rear wheel just spun a lot and saved the clutch a fair bit of abuse. Steve and I were both surprised how well the tow worked given how lumpy/soft that spinfex stuff was. Bike was good and hot by the time we got out though

Some idiot on a KLR gets stuck in deep shingle on Ocean Beach.

Stunning photos - I'm not so sure about some of the captions though (E07 was a bit out of its depth in a few places...)

I'd been feeling a bit 'meh' about riding over the last couple of months - it was great to have a really greet 'woohoo' day :woohoo:

Eddieb

3rd August 2011, 10:49

I'd been feeling a bit 'meh' about riding over the last couple of months - it was great to have a really greet 'woohoo' day :woohoo:

It was great to step back from the bigger rides and just do a relaxing local potter about in the sun, and Ocean Beach is alway good scenery and the stream crossings change everytime I go out there.

Pikey

11th August 2011, 21:24

Anyone up for an outing on the 21st?:ride:

marks

14th August 2011, 16:30

Anyone up for an outing on the 21st?:ride:

what did you have in mind?

Pikey

14th August 2011, 16:57

:scooter:Mungys? or over the Wairarapa?
I'm negotiable??
Any suggestions????

Box'a'bits

14th August 2011, 17:37

Are we all enjoying the snow? Enough in Johnsonville that Katherine won't be able to go to her School Ball tonight. I won't even attempt our driveway. :confused:

Eddieb

14th August 2011, 17:49

Are we all enjoying the snow? Enough in Johnsonville that Katherine won't be able to go to her School Ball tonight. I won't even attempt our driveway. :confused:

We are, though a bummer for Katherine. Won't that B4 get up there?

You could put her on the back of the GS ;)

Pampera

14th August 2011, 18:45

Are we all enjoying the snow? Enough in Johnsonville that Katherine won't be able to go to her School Ball tonight. I won't even attempt our driveway. :confused:

I was in town on the Vespa this afternoon. Heading home the rain turned to sleet and near Wadestown steady snow. Getting down the hill to my street and then down this steep and lightly used road involved care! The thing about a Vespa is that a simple fall does very expensive to fix damage, it is a steel monocoque construction so a dent in the body is the same as a dent in a car, it has to be panel beaten out. So not the ideal adventure machine if you want to keep it looking smart.

Only two things that stop me using it are GALE winds and any form of frozen water, this time I got caught out, not knowing it was snowing at home.

Road is covered in slushy snow in picture, which then began to build up into snow and ice and become pretty slippery so glad I got home when I did.

Michael

Box'a'bits

14th August 2011, 19:14

We are, though a bummer for Katherine. Won't that B4 get up there?
This was earlier. We didn't take any photos as it got heavier - the camera batteries died in the cold.

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The concern is actually for later tonight. If / when it snows again she may not be able to get home. And be stuck for the night in a lttle black dress & inappropriate shoes.

Katherine's pretty comfortable with that decision

JATZ

14th August 2011, 19:35

I was in town on the Vespa this afternoon.

Michael

I'm sorry Michael..... You lost me on the first line :shit:
Just joking.. they are quite cool, but don't tell anybody I said that aye

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You were going somewhere ? then changed your mind ? :shifty:

Box'a'bits

14th August 2011, 19:43

You were going somewhere ? then changed your mind ? :shifty:
Chat with the neighbours. Check out the minor car accident at the end of the street (but after the photo was taken - Wellington drivers can't drive in snow), that sort of thing. Actually it was spooky quiet, except for the sound of excited kids out enjoying the snowfall. :laugh: Oh, & the sound of sirens, as the cops came out to clear the accidents....

BMWST?

14th August 2011, 20:31

Chat with the neighbours. Check out the minor car accident at the end of the street (but after the photo was taken - Wellington drivers can't drive in snow), that sort of thing. Actually it was spooky quiet, except for the sound of excited kids out enjoying the snowfall. :laugh: Oh, & the sound of sirens, as the cops came out to clear the accidents....

i came over haywards and the snow was getting pretty heavy there,i was actually quite impressed with the driving I saw.Most people were being cautiuos as you state we dont really know whats what.Speed and following distances were appropriate for once.

bart

14th August 2011, 21:07

We're getting hammered here now. :cold:

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Woodman

14th August 2011, 21:07

Driving in the snow is easy, you just push that winter button on the console and then everything will be alright.:laugh:

Pikey

14th August 2011, 21:32

No snow in Waikanae:confused: Feel a bit left out :wait:maybe later:sleep:

Ocean1

14th August 2011, 22:07

No snow in Waikanae:confused: Feel a bit left out :wait:maybe later:sleep:

There's 3" on the ground in Whitemans valley. We've just got power back on after a 2 hr blackout. The dogs initially didn't want a bar of all this cold white shit but later they've been out racing around like idiots.

buggsubique

15th August 2011, 12:26

they've been out racing around like idiots.

...sounds like drivers around my house...

buggsubique

15th August 2011, 12:36

So...who's up for it on Weds evening??? (or possibly tomorrow evening). I'll bring the chainsaw and strops. Just relying on my brake seals arriving tomorrow (fingers crossed).

will be epic

marks

15th August 2011, 13:58

bart

15th August 2011, 20:30

will be epic

'ave you bin smokin dat kronic again bro? :doobey:

pampa

16th August 2011, 13:34

Rosie

16th August 2011, 13:48

I'm going to be working in Lower Hutt during the last three weeks of September, and I'm allowed to bring my two-wheeled "research assistant" in the back of the work van :scooter:

Clint will probably come down the weekend of the 17th/18th, and we're keen to do some exploring locally, so would appreciate a few tour guides for the weekend.

I have to do tiny amounts of work each day on the following weekend, but could be keen for a day trip or two.

During the week my hours will be a bit variable, but if anyone wanted to catch up for a beer (or check out the local climbing wall :apumpin:) I could be keen.

More details to come...

andy mac

16th August 2011, 15:40

So...who's up for it on Weds evening??? (or possibly tomorrow evening). I'll bring the chainsaw and strops. Just relying on my brake seals arriving tomorrow (fingers crossed).

will be epic

I would have been keen for this snow sortie, but my bike is out of action because the forks are getting a birthday (revalved) I haven't been in snow since the Waiouru Army trip you organised last year.

I'm going to be working in Lower Hutt during the last three weeks of September, and I'm allowed to bring my two-wheeled "research assistant" in the back of the work van :scooter:

We can organise something for you, maybe the snow will have melted by then! These hills were part of last year's Capital Coast Adventure route244799

Rosie

16th August 2011, 15:43

We can organise something for you, maybe the snow will have melted by then! These hills were part of last year's Capital Coast Adventure route244799

The snow had better have melted, I'll be working in an unheated lab :cold:

Eddieb

16th August 2011, 15:54

The snow had better have melted, I'll be working in an unheated lab :cold:

It's snowing in Lower Hutt right now Rosie

Rosie

16th August 2011, 16:02

It's snowing in Lower Hutt right now Rosie

Travelling out of town to watch wood dry never looked so good <_<

Actually, I was pretty disappointed that none of our snow settled yesterday :(
And now it's fine and sunny, so I don't think we'll be getting any more :violin:

Ocean1

16th August 2011, 16:07

Travelling out of town to watch wood dry never looked so good <_<

Actually, I was pretty disappointed that none of our snow settled yesterday :(
And now it's fine and sunny, so I don't think we'll be getting any more :violin:

We'll fill the van up, you can take some home with you.

Eddieb

16th August 2011, 16:42

This is next to my place.

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buggsubique

16th August 2011, 18:33

Shewolf

16th August 2011, 19:03

thats dandruff

This is next to my place.

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pampa

16th August 2011, 19:48

My brake seals are not here yet... looking less likely for tomorrow evening's excursion:crybaby: Still snowing in Upper Hutt right now, just came in from a snow fight with my older boy. I wore one in the left ear...punk.

bugger, its lookin nice

trentham park today 5pm
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http://proyecto-magoo.com.ar/pablo/Pictures/2011.08.16-SnowAtHome/IMG_20110816_164424.jpg-1024x768.jpg

The boy :love:
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NordieBoy

17th August 2011, 10:04

Pretty much the same as here really...
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bart

18th August 2011, 18:35

buggsubique

18th August 2011, 21:27

Mate, I missed the boat, my caliper seals only arrived at the shop today so the're back on the bike now and need to be reprimed tomorrow...

I think I'll be lucky to get across the streams up there with all the melt. Will have a look tomorrow afternoon and will post if it was eventful but I expect its now jsut going to be clay, fallen trees and arse-offs...oh and the mudbog of doom at the top of the Pram Track.

marks

18th August 2011, 23:03

...oh and the mudbog of doom at the top of the Pram Track.

take a snorkel and your togs

Sunday weather is looking good - might be worth going into the mungys to see just how fooked it it all is....

might even find the arse end of a A/T poking out of a mud hole...............

buggsubique

19th August 2011, 16:24

Well, finished some Uni work off, filled the refurbed front brakes and packed a few things onto the bike and into the bag...

I was hoping I might get through to Hydro Saddle, but it very quickly became apparent that wasn't going to happen...

I packed my mid sized Husky on the bike with its fill of gas and bar oil, chucked a folding shovel into the backpack and off I went. There was heaps of branches and bushes over the track which made is slow going and then the rear end kicked around on me crossing a small tree on the track. Skull-dragged the bike sideways out of that one, and kept going. Down thru the first stream crossing was fine but things really started to get crowded on the track after that. Pushed through for another couple hundred metres but then had to rip the husky into life to get through a rock/tree slide...and another one...and another one.

Basically I burnt a tank of gas over four clearance jobs...giving me a paltry 2-300m distance gained. Total trip: ~25km return over a couple of hours (hard hours!). Didn't expect to find it in such a bad way, so next time I'll take more gas and allow more time.

Can't win all the time eh?

Buggs

NordieBoy

19th August 2011, 16:30

Get an electric chainsaw and 20 batteries :laugh:

Most stuff I'd get out the chainsaw for, I now use the pruning saw.

It's cool when you do all the work and can get through.

buggsubique

19th August 2011, 16:32

Get an electric chainsaw and 20 batteries :laugh:

Most stuff I'd get out the chainsaw for, I now use the pruning saw.

It's cool when you do all the work and can get through.

hmmm. Maybe a De Walt and a second Motobatt on the bike with the juicy-as AT alternator keeping the charge up...

NordieBoy

19th August 2011, 16:56

hmmm. Maybe a De Walt and a second Motobatt on the bike with the juicy-as AT alternator keeping the charge up...

Hmmm...

They do a 3AH battery for my B&D...

But I'd need to get another charger.

Pikey

20th August 2011, 16:16

Still coming up with a plan for tommorrow:confused:
Depends on Gav getting his recent overseas investment fitted in time :soon:

marks

20th August 2011, 16:35

Still coming up with a plan for tommorrow:confused:
Depends on Gav getting his recent overseas investment fitted in time :soon:

Tony and I are meeting at 10.30 at the Waikanae coffee kiosk and heading up to Odlins Rd then through to Staglands for lunch and then (provided Bugs has cleared the entrance) in at Karapoti and up to the start of the Rock Garden.

All are welcome to join us but be warned that both tracks are at the challenging end of the spectrum.

Pikey

20th August 2011, 17:45

We're getting an early start :yawn: Meeting at bottom on Maungy Hill Rd at 8:zzzz:
Heading through to Karapoti then up to watch the buckets at Kaitoke. :scooter:
No plans on route home at this stage. Make it up as we go:mellow:

Box'a'bits

20th August 2011, 19:04

Tony and I are meeting at 10.30 at the Waikanae coffee kiosk and heading up to Odlins Rd then through to Staglands for lunch and then (provided Bugs has cleared the entrance) in at Karapoti and up to the start of the Rock Garden.

All are welcome to join us but be warned that both tracks are at the challenging end of the spectrum.
I'm tidying wiring so won't be there.:confused: Then doing some work in an attempt to get Mandy's old scooter back up & running. Have a good one. Steve

Eddieb

20th August 2011, 19:14

I'm tidying wiring so won't be there.:confused: Then doing some work in an attempt to get Mandy's old scooter back up & running. Have a good one. Steve

I've got lots of stuff to do tomorrow so can't make it either, but if I do get out for a quick ride I might stop by Steve.

Box'a'bits

20th August 2011, 21:29

I do get out for a quick ride I might stop by Steve. Cool. Might see you tomorrow. :done:

buggsubique

20th August 2011, 21:52

maaates, good luck with kpoti...unless someone else has cleared it. It rooted me... todays adventure was 3 hpurs carrying mine and my sons mointainbikes thru the rimutaka snow ...

buggsubique

20th August 2011, 21:54

Actually im so fucked fromthat that i need to go back on the afeica tomorow to recover his bike which i had to leave behind so we could get out by last light... sigh...

Pikey

21st August 2011, 12:43

Me sick :sick: So maybe next weekend?

marks

21st August 2011, 17:55

a peaceful little ride up Odlins...

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buggsubique

21st August 2011, 19:42

Nice vid, Mark...I can relate to your difficulties. Had to abandon the AT half way along that pylon track that you climb up to from Featherston... me and a mate went 2 up on his XLR 250 to get through to the end of the track overlooking Kaitoke/Pakuratahi. Had to recover my son's mountain bike from yesterday. I'm f*cked from the last three days. Its been awesome.

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Box'a'bits

21st August 2011, 20:15

I'm f*cked from the last three days. Its been awesome.
Loving the travois. But you're all mad. :confused:

marks

22nd August 2011, 08:14

I'm f*cked from the last three days. Its been awesome

you're all mad. :confused:

this was my first real experience riding in snow. I learnt 3 things..
1/ Its utterly knackering
2/ its great fun
3/ an E07 is way out of its 'happy place'

we only got half way to the top car park. We simply reached a point where the distanced gained versus energy consumed became unsustainable (polite way of saying that I'm not fit enough).

where we gave up

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The Akatarawa Rd is also totally rooted - 20-30 trees down and crap all over the place. You can get past the 2 closed bridges easily enough which meant we could recover at the Staglands Café

a great day to be out on a bike

Box'a'bits

31st August 2011, 08:13

Hi Guys, just to let you know plans for the ride up. Saturday meet Mark_S & maybe GuzziTony Waikanae Coffee Cart at 8.00am (ish), meet Bart & GPSman at Ashhurst 9.30 (ish), Vingegar Hill Rd, Turakina Valley Rd, at the site at noon (ish).

Sunday we'll stay at Taumaranui (I've booked a cabin at Taumaranui Holiday Park) & do the 42nd & a few of the other local roads / Tracks. Leisurely ride home Monday.

Happy to modify plans on consensus.

Howie

31st August 2011, 18:22

marks

1st September 2011, 20:14

bart

1st September 2011, 20:19

we have to have a go at the old Whanga Rd - that will be a challenge :yes:

Awww....do we have to....:woohoo::woohoo::woohoo:

Box'a'bits

1st September 2011, 21:50

we have to have a go at the old Whanga Rd - that will be a challenge :yes:
How do you think elderly fat BMWs with nr bald E09's will go on there? :baby: Photo opportunity anyone? :bye: You guys happy to push?..

marks

1st September 2011, 22:08

How do you think elderly fat BMWs with nr bald E09's will go on there? :baby: Photo opportunity anyone? :bye: You guys happy to push?..

just bring a snorkel and you'll be fine

your bald E09 is still better than my E07

bart

1st September 2011, 22:17

just bring a snorkel and you'll be fine

your bald E09 is still better than my E07

I was going to slip a death wing on the back, but I might stick with the kenda surprise. :motu:

Box'a'bits

3rd September 2011, 06:51

I'm up & around & expect to leave J'ville circa 7.15am. :yawn: See you guys later. Beautiful day..

Rosie

8th September 2011, 13:18

Eddieb

8th September 2011, 13:49

Could I get a volunteer to check out an XT225 in Upper Hutt?

Eddieb inadvertently drew my attention to this: http://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/motorbikes/motorbikes/dual-purpose/auction-404896142.htm
Which my friend Jac is now interested in. Would someone be willing to take a look at it for her? Please? :innocent:

I might be able to go see it this weekend, Buggs is up that way also, speaking of which, I need to pick up a set of handlebars I left at his place also.

If you did a deal I could probably fit it in the garage for a little while if needed.

pampa

8th September 2011, 13:57

I can also go and have a look ... do u have contact phone or something? (doh, its on tm)

Could I get a volunteer to check out an XT225 in Upper Hutt?

Eddieb inadvertently drew my attention to this: http://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/motorbikes/motorbikes/dual-purpose/auction-404896142.htm
Which my friend Jac is now interested in. Would someone be willing to take a look at it for her? Please? :innocent:

Rosie

8th September 2011, 14:11

I can also go and have a look ... do u have contact phone or something? (doh, its on tm)

PM sent anyway :sunny:

andy mac

12th September 2011, 09:25

[QUOTE=Rosie;1130130996]I'm going to be working in Lower Hutt during the last three weeks of September, and I'm allowed to bring my two-wheeled "research assistant" in the back of the work van :scooter:

Clint will probably come down the weekend of the 17th/18th, and we're keen to do some exploring locally, so would appreciate a few tour guides for the weekend. /QUOTE]

To kick things off I suggest on Saturday riding Odlins Rd on the saddle of the Akatarawa /Waikanae Rd. It's 20km into the hut on a rock based track. There is probably still some snowfall damage so we best take some saws to clear the track.

Rosie

12th September 2011, 10:10

To kick things off I suggest on Saturday riding Odlins Rd on the saddle of the Akatarawa /Waikanae Rd. It's 20km into the hut on a rock based track. There is probably still some snowfall damage so we best take some saws to clear the track.

Hey Andy,
Sorry about going a bit quiet on this, we've been having some trouble getting equipment sorted out for my trip, so the dates have been up in the air a bit. I'm now traveling down to Wellington this coming Sunday, and will be in town during the following weekend (24th, 25th). Clint won't be coming to visit me :weep: because we'll be meeting up in Whangamomona the weekend after that :love:
So I would be keen for a day ride or two on the weekend of the 24th, if you, or anyone else is keen. Nothing really technical though, I ride like a girl :shutup:

andy mac

13th September 2011, 08:14

OK Rosie, I'm still intending to do Odlins Rd on the 17th so will report back on the track condition.

On the 25th is the Totara Park trail ride which can be a greasy mudfest - think Naki Nutters Liquidfication Tour. For bonus points it goes thru the Rallywoods 4wd training area. The first time I went on Trailwings and managed just one lap, now 2 years later I do multiple laps, B loops and sometimes A :shit:

I lurve my little WRR :scooter:

Howie

14th September 2011, 16:43

Hey Andy,
Sorry about going a bit quiet on this, we've been having some trouble getting equipment sorted out for my trip, so the dates have been up in the air a bit. I'm now traveling down to Wellington this coming Sunday, and will be in town during the following weekend (24th, 25th).

I'm probably ok for a day ride to some Wairarapa gravel roads on Sunday 25th, the 24th is out for me as i have my son's Birthday party that evening.

How many km's are you interested in covering? I'll try to post a couple of maps up later this evening with some options.

Anyone else interested in a gravel ride Sunday 25th?

Cheers

paul

DR650gary

14th September 2011, 17:05

I'm probably ok for a day ride to some Wairarapa gravel roads on Sunday 25th, the 24th is out for me as i have my son's Birthday party that evening.

How many km's are you interested in covering? I'll try to post a couple of maps up later this evening with some options.

Anyone else interested in a gravel ride Sunday 25th?

Cheers

paul

Possibly, depending on depth of gravel :shit:, location (start point etc) and whether my ordered bits arrive from US.

Thanks

michael e

14th September 2011, 21:08

Rosie

15th September 2011, 13:44

I'm probably ok for a day ride to some Wairarapa gravel roads on Sunday 25th, the 24th is out for me as i have my son's Birthday party that evening.

How many km's are you interested in covering? I'll try to post a couple of maps up later this evening with some options.

Anyone else interested in a gravel ride Sunday 25th?

Cheers

paul

Wairarapa sounds like a plan. I've never taken a bike over the Rimutaka's, so that needs to get crossed off my list while I am in the area.
300-ish k's would be a good distance. I look forward to seeing some maps with route options :yes:

Howie

15th September 2011, 17:21

Wairarapa sounds like a plan. I've never taken a bike over the Rimutaka's, so that needs to get crossed off my list while I am in the area.
300-ish k's would be a good distance. I look forward to seeing some maps with route options :yes:

Most of the routes probably end up at about 350-400km return from Wellington, although any of them can altered to suit weather conditions/ places of interest etc.

Route 1 http://g.co/maps/um9h8

takes in Hinakura-Admirals Hill, and Homewood road out towards Riversdale ( I seem to remember you doing the pukumanu Adv ride? so you might of covered most of that area.

route 2 http://g.co/maps/hb897

More coastal route, takes in Ocean beach,(little bit of easy sandy track) Lake ferry for a feed and out to Cape palliser (may be seals out that way) ans A little Gravel diverson on the way back to Martinbrough. probably the least amount of gravel in this option, but good scenery

Option 3 http://g.co/maps/3bmjc

head straight to Masterton, then via a varity of roads head to Akito, and back out to Waihi Falls, before heading home. probably the longest route, at a guess about 400-450km from Wellington.

also open to other ideas

Howie

15th September 2011, 17:25

could be keen 4 the wairarapa sections:yes:

Possibly, depending on depth of gravel :shit:, location (start point etc) and whether my ordered bits arrive from US.

Thanks

Sounds good michael, and gary. It'a about time The wellington Adv riders on here got a bit active again now that the weather is warming up.

Box'a'bits

15th September 2011, 17:54

route 2 http://g.co/maps/hb897

More coastal route, takes in Ocean beach,(little bit of easy sandy track) Lake ferry for a feed and out to Cape palliser (may be seals out that way) ans A little Gravel diverson on the way back to Martinbrough. probably the least amount of gravel in this option, but good scenery
:clap::wings:Oooo, oooo, lets do Ocean Beach. I know we have just been there a few months ago, but I didn't complete that ride. I really liked what I did though...It has it all - a bit more interesting than just gravel roads, but not hard riding, scenic, etc etc. Ask Nic about it Rosie..:yes: