Road ride to Awakeri Hot Springs 31st Jan '09

[Cary]

This will be overnighter 31st Jan/ 1st Feb to Awakeri in the Bay Of Plenty Dam, shoulda put that in the title!!



Right then, following on from the 'Big road bikes lets use em' Adv thread here's a plan. all started here (http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/showthread.php?t=83314)


The basic idea is for those of us lucky enough to have a dedicated road bike to drag em out for a run. This by no means excludes anyone else it just means we won't be able to take the gravel option!

Everyone & every bike is welcome.

The plan is to meet & stay at Awakeri Hot Springs on Saturday and then dinner out. How you get there will depend on mode of transport and direction of travel.

I plan on leading a ride from Auckland Saturday morning trying to stay off the main drag. Basic route at this stage is Alk-SH22-Rangiriri-Ohinewai-Te Aroha-Okoroire-Rotorua-Awakeri.

Other details like times can be decided later depending who's going and who we might meet on the way.

Once there, maybe a soak, a beer then dinner down the road at a local restaurant.

On Sunday I was thinking a run thru Waioeka Gorge to the Matawai Pub and back. Those wanting to do the Motu Rd can.

I will be staying on in Ohope Sunday night, so 'find your own way home!' :gob:

The 'Awakeri Hot Springs' has a range of accommodation from motel units to camping. I've booked a motel unit as if I take the 999 there won't be much room for spare undies let alone a sleeping bag..............

I have 3 spare single beds if you want to bunk with me, pm me.

Rates look ok and you must book your own beds/units. I would suggest if you don't mind sharing post it up like i have stating number of beds avaliable.

There are plenty of spaces avaliable at this stage..........

View here, Awakeri Hot Springs (http://www.awakerisprings.co.nz/Awakeri_Hot_Springs___Holiday_park/Welcome_IDL=2_IDT=675_ID=3748_.html)

I have booked a table for 10(more/less not a problem) at the closest(& good) restaurant called Avaganda Cafe & Restaurant The meals are 'normal' fare and main prices in the usual range. They have plenty of room at this stage and your welcome to book your own but for my table you will have to go thru me (pm pls):yes:

The nearest town is 15k away so food/drinks will have to be brought in on Sat. see what gives. (there is a shop at site)

Up on calendar (http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/calendar.php?do=getinfo&e=1806&day=2009-1-31&) now, so who's in? :grouphug:

Look here on #1 post for future updates.

Cary.

Update 16th Jan
Will be leaving Papakura Autobahn at 10 BUT this is a ride in progress so check here for last minute updates.........

[tri boy]

Sounds good.:niceone:

[Ixion]

WTF is Awakeri ? Never mind. I found it. It's in the same place the last person left it.

[jafar]

Feck it I'll get a leave pass from er indoors one way or another:innocent:

[klingon]

WTF is Awakeri ? Never mind. I found it. It's in the same place the last person left it.

tsk tsk you disappoint me, Ixion. Awakeri is the centre of the known universe. (At least it was when I used to live there.)

[Tony W]

Thanks Cary.

Will be bringing the wife with me on the Beemer.

She is really looking forward to the long Km's. Not

For anyone wishing to meet up on the way through to Awakeri, we will be

travelling from Hastings to Taupo, then to Murupara via Goudies Rd, then

along much of Galatea Rd to arrive at Awakeri Springs about mid afternoon.


On Sunday travel to Matawai (via Ohope ?) then on to Gisborne and back home.

Looking forward to it !

[Madness]

I'll be down that way for the first round of the NZPBA Nationals (http://www.nzpba.com/), being held at Lake Rotoiti. Call by for a nosey!.

[Rosie]

We're booked in. Kind of :o apparently they don't bother taking bookings for tent sites. But we will be there :D

Awakeri is only about an hours ride from Clint's place, so we could be up for a bit of a scenic detour on Saturday, if anyone is keen :scooter:

Not being fortunate enough to own road bikes, we'll console ourselves by doing the Motu on Sunday :rockon:

[Cary]

Not many signed up so depending on who does sign up and what they are riding I may be keen to join you.

Broke the 999 on my trip to/from Ohope over X'mas so depending if I can get it fixed in time I may have to bring Tiger anyway.

[Bass]

Not many signed up so depending on who does sign up and what they are riding I may be keen to join you..

Nicky and I have a niece's wedding on the Saturday in Hamilton but were contemplating taking the Trumpy and joining you lot for the evening's frolics and maybe some of the following day's activities. Don't know if we would be interested in going right down to Matawai as we have to be home that night.


Broke the 999 on my trip to/from Ohope over X'mas so depending if I can get it fixed in time I may have to bring Tiger anyway.
What happened?

[marks]

Not many signed up so depending on who does sign up and what they are riding I may be keen to join you.

Broke the 999 on my trip to/from Ohope over X'mas so depending if I can get it fixed in time I may have to bring Tiger anyway.

go on bring the Tiger

no adv rider wants to be seen in public riding alongside a ponce on a duck

I'm still hopeful of being there - will confirm within a weekish

[Cary]

Nicky and I have a niece's wedding on the Saturday in Hamilton but were contemplating taking the Trumpy and joining you lot for the evening's frolics and maybe some of the following day's activities. Don't know if we would be interested in going right down to Matawai as we have to be home that night.


What happened?

Design fault. The part of the subframe that holds the muffler cracked thru, got it welded but promptly did the same thing. Checked the replacement price, $2200!! Going to get it welded again by pro.
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v496/jeb441/crack.jpg
Arrow is another crack........:no:

go on bring the Tiger

no adv rider wants to be seen in public riding alongside a ponce on a duck

I'm still hopeful of being there - will confirm within a weekishGood if you could.

Can hardly ride Motu if i've organised this ride as a road ride now can i..........

Oh yeah, you won't be alongside me if i'm on the Ducati :blip:

[marks]

Oh yeah, you won't be alongside me if i'm on the Ducati :blip:

True

if your subframe looks like that I'll be waaaay ahead

[BiK3RChiK]

We live just 5 minutes down the road from the hot springs, so might pop in on Friday arvo/eve to see whats the haps and meet everyone.:cool:

[That looks like fun]

Design fault. The part of the subframe that holds the muffler cracked thru, got it welded but promptly did the same thing. Checked the replacement price, $2200!! Going to get it welded again by pro.
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v496/jeb441/crack.jpg
Arrow is another crack........:no:
Good if you could.

Can hardly ride Motu if i've organised this ride as a road ride now can i..........

Oh yeah, you won't be alongside me if i'm on the Ducati :blip:

Broke the Chassis on my RS once in a similiar looking place (yes I know yours isnt an RS :msn-wink:) Parted it completely and put another tube inside the chassis, welded her up and bingo no more breaky breaky :niceone:

[Bass]

We live just 5 minutes down the road from the hot springs, so might pop in on Friday arvo/eve to see whats the haps and meet everyone.:cool:

That would be cool but I don't think anyone will be there till Saturday. Spose I should check the calendar to be sure.

[jafar]

[QUOTE=Cary;1883309]Not many signed up so depending on who does sign up and what they are riding I may be keen to join you.QUOTE]

There isn't anywhere to sign up :shit:

[tri boy]

Calender thread. 31st of Jan.:niceone:

[jafar]

Calender thread. 31st of Jan.:niceone:

Ah there it is :argh:

http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/calendar.php?do=getinfo&ea=attend&e=1806

[Cary]

Other than rosie & clint who of you that have signed up will be joining us for dinner on Sat night?

I'll be leaving Papakura Autobahn at 10.

Jafar, can meet you at Tuakau Bridge if you like?

[tri boy]

I could go a feed au.
Will start paying attention to this ride now Ian's one is done n dusted.
Will meet up with you some where.;)

[jafar]

Other than rosie & clint who of you that have signed up will be joining us for dinner on Sat night?

I'll be leaving Papakura Autobahn at 10.

Jafar, can meet you at Tuakau Bridge if you like?

Autobahn will be fine with me, rather depends on IF i can get the time off. The boss won't confirm until the thursday before. I may have to come down in the afternoon instead. No problem with being there just the leaving time.
CARY is there still a spare bunk with you ??

[Cary]

No problem with being there just the leaving time.
CARY is there still a spare bunk with you ??

Bed will be there if you need it, no other takers as yet.

There are a couple other maybes from auckland and at this stage i'm flexible re trip down. Closer to day i'm guessing people will firm up plans.

Bass you happy to meet at Autobahn?

[Bass]

Nicky and I have a motel booked.
Sorry mate, I thought I had mentioned that we were in Hamilton/Raglan that day

Plan to be there for dinner, but it's a little out of our control - have an after-wedding function in Raglan that afternoon and it will depend on when we can sneak away.
Fairly optimistic but. Will text you on the day as we get on the road.
Oh, and there is a good possibility, that Jamie and Julie will be sharing our unit.

[2fellas]

well you can count me in ..ill prob shoot acroos the kiamias and meet you all in putaruru or something like that just to make it a bit more exciting

[BiK3RChiK]

Sweet. Saturday arvo/eve then. What time for the swim? Probably won't do the dinner..

[Cary]

well you can count me in ..ill prob shoot acroos the kiamias and meet you all in putaruru or something like that just to make it a bit more excitingPlanning on having lunch at the Okoroire Pub so be good place to meet? Will nut out a time when other plans have been sorted but will be around 12-1 all going well. ok? I still have a bed going if you need one?


Sweet. Saturday arvo/eve then. What time for the swim? Probably won't do the dinner..

Well dinners at 8 so maybe a dip before & after?? When I rode down to folks place at X'mas on 999 a warm soak would have been just the thing but depends on how ride down goes. If it's a warm day a dip in Lake Rotoma might be nice.

Plan to be in Awakeri 3-4ish.....

[Cary]

Will meet up with you some where.;)Well with the no shows(Jafar's a maybe) I'll be heading down from Alk on my own so I could meet you anywhere, don't know that area at all so you could show me the sights on way to Ok' Pub or just meet you at Okoroire Pub if that suits?

[jafar]

Well with the no shows(Jafar's a maybe) I'll be heading down from Alk on my own so I could meet you anywhere, don't know that area at all so you could show me the sights on way to Ok' Pub or just meet you at Okoroire Pub if that suits?

Yeah sorry about that, but the boss is being a :shit:. I'll take a bed though & if all else fails will meet you there. Where is there again? :shutup:
I'm only going to be able to do saturday & sunday anyway ( unless i get sick & have to fone in ) :innocent:

[Cary]

Yeah sorry about that, but the boss is being a :shit:. I'll take a bed though & if all else fails will meet you there. Where is there again? :shutup:
I'm only going to be able to do saturday & sunday anyway ( unless i get sick & have to fone in ) :innocent:

Ummm, it's only for Sat, Sun............

About 15k out of Whakatane in the Bay Of Plenty, SH30 South east of Edgecumbe.

[jafar]

Ummm, it's only for Sat, Sun............

Really?? now why does my boss think it is a 3 day event :2thumbsup:lol:

[tri boy]

Oko sounds fine. Kanny is working that weekend, so the bandit will be a no show.
Best I kick the ol Daytona in the guts this week.
If you have a spare bunk in your room, I'll snavvle it. I fart like a bastard, but not a snorer......i think.......:bash:

[Cary]

Oko sounds fine. Kanny is working that weekend, so the bandit will be a no show.
Best I kick the ol Daytona in the guts this week.
If you have a spare bunk in your room, I'll snavvle it. I fart like a bastard, but not a snorer......i think.......:bash:

Yep done, thats the room full.

I don't fart but i've been known to snore so we should cancel each other out, right!! :shit:

There are 2 rooms with 2 single beds each so maybe we can split the snorers & farters?

Also is a motel room so no bedding required.

[jafar]

Oko sounds fine. Kanny is working that weekend, so the bandit will be a no show.
Best I kick the ol Daytona in the guts this week.
If you have a spare bunk in your room, I'll snavvle it. I fart like a bastard, but not a snorer......i think.......:bash:

I have some old socks that will fix a snorer :whistle:

[Cary]

I have some old socks that will fix a snorer :whistle:

And I have ear plugs so, 2 in the ears, 2 up the nose and I'll sleep like a baby :devil2:

p.s. I only snore (so I'm told, not proven) if i'm tired ie. after a long ride or after quite a few beers ie. after a long ride, good meal and a few beers, wines...........oh and a hot dip :laugh:

[jafar]

And I have ear plugs so, 2 in the ears, 2 up the nose and I'll sleep like a baby :devil2:

p.s. I only snore (so I'm told, not proven) if i'm tired ie. after a long ride or after quite a few beers ie. after a long ride, good meal and a few beers, wines...........oh and a hot dip :laugh:

I'll get them socks nicely fermented then :jerry:

[Richard Mc F]

Thanks Cary.

Will be bringing the wife with me on the Beemer.

She is really looking forward to the long Km's. Not

For anyone wishing to meet up on the way through to Awakeri, we will be

travelling from Hastings to Taupo, then to Murupara via Goudies Rd, then

along much of Galatea Rd to arrive at Awakeri Springs about mid afternoon.


On Sunday travel to Matawai (via Ohope ?) then on to Gisborne and back home.


Looking forward to it !

Hey Dude...........will try and con the other half into it..............it's not that far dear, hehehehehe, missed out on that CB900RR, but may have an FJ1200 lined up, a bit like me ...........old ..............overweight and faster than it ought to be..................last time we rode one she was pregnant with the oldest son, better be carefull aye ..........don't need that to happen again:wacko:

[Bass]

Cary,
Just to clarify completely, will meet you there and 4 for dinner.

[Cary]

Cary,
Just to clarify completely, will meet you there and 4 for dinner.

Ok good, I needed it!

[nic]

Hi Carey,

Apparently, I don't post enough to use the private message system.

If I do join you guys - it will probably be on the Sunday...maybe on the SV maybe on the SV maybe on the DR - as I could be keen to ride the Motu.

cheers

nic

[Rosie]

Hi Carey,

Apparently, I don't post enough to use the private message system.

If I do join you guys - it will probably be on the Sunday...maybe on the SV maybe on the SV maybe on the DR - as I could be keen to ride the Motu.

cheers

nic

Bring the DR, you know you want to :shifty:

[Matt Bleck]

are any of you guys still doing the Waioeka gorge on Sunday?

[marks]

Hi guys

I wont be there
I've used up all my fun credits for this month

have fun and take lots of photos

cheers


Mark

[talbertnz]

I might be keen to come along for the ride but might pop over the kaimais to see da parents so wont stay at hotpools. will confirm if i can come.

[Cary]

are any of you guys still doing the Waioeka gorge on Sunday?

Yes, leaving Awakeri Hot Springs around 9 so will be in Opotiki 10 ish, Will stop for fuel in whatever petrol is on the main drag in.

[Cary]

Will be meeting Triboy & 2fellas at Okoroire Pub around 12:30 - 1 (plenty of time for a pint & lunch guys)

Triboy, Jafar & (2fellas, i think? sorry deleted PM's!) staying with me in motel room at Awakeri.

Dinner at Avagander is:

me
triboy
clint
rosie
jafar
neil
nicky
2fellas
bryan

Couple other 'may shows' and same for Sunday ride.

For anyone else who may want to do a part ride or late show.

I will be stopping for gas/coffee at BP Autobahn & leaving 10
Passing Tuakau Bridge @ 10:30
Okoroire Pub say 12:30 to 1:30
Lake Rotoma for break 3:30

Leaving for Sunday ride from Awakeri Hot Springs at around 9
Opotiki for refuel @ 10

Be good to catch up, see you soon.

Cary.

[Matt Bleck]

Will be meeting Triboy & 2fellas at Okoroire Pub around 12:30 - 1 (plenty of time for a pint & lunch guys)

Triboy, Jafar & (2fellas, i think? sorry deleted PM's!) staying with me in motel room at Awakeri.

Dinner at Avagander is:

me
triboy
clint
rosie
jafar
neil
nicky
2fellas
bryan

Couple other 'may shows' and same for Sunday ride.

For anyone else who may want to do a part ride or late show.

I will be stopping for gas/coffee at BP Autobahn & leaving 10
Passing Tuakau Bridge @ 10:30
Okoroire Pub say 12:30 to 1:30
Lake Rotoma for break 3:30

Leaving for Sunday ride from Awakeri Hot Springs at around 9
Opotiki for refuel @ 10

Be good to catch up, see you soon.

Cary.
can't make sunday now.... have fun all!

[tri boy]

I'm still in.:yes:
The Daytona's chain is pretty fooked, so, unless I sort another one tomorrow, I'll be dancing with fatty the scrambler in the weekend.:scooter:
Oko bout 12-12.30.;)

[Cary]

Well that worked out well. Were a few no shows but those that turned up had a good weekend. Great weather and good roads.

I met Triboy at the Okoroire Pub & we cruised to Awakeri via some back roads and arrived about 4. we then made a quick trip to the wholesalers and settled on the deck for a few quiet ones and to discuss world events..........

Clint & Rosie turned up followed by Neil & Nicky & they joined the party.

I had my mothers people mover which made getting to the restaurant & back hassle free. Very tasty dinner and the wine was flowing (although not too much in my glass, driving in all!)

Pic 1 - Our cabin at Awakeri Hot Pools
Pic 2 - Brent in the pool for a 7am 'cure the hangover' soak!
Pic 3 - Clint & Rosie
Pic 4 - Onthe way to Opotiki
Pic 5 - Nic chose the green way and walked it
Pic 6 - Clint on the Tauranga Bridge track

[tri boy]

Home safe.:yes:
Cheers Cary for another cool overnighter.:woohoo:
Highlights were:
Watching that 999 Duc carving through the corners, (only could watch for a little while. Fatty was way out of it's league).
Booze, company, and tasty feed at Avaganda restaurant in Awakeri. (sth African food, very pleasing).
7.00am soak in a massive hot spring pool, with it all to ourselves.
Gorge ride to Matawai, road was mint.
Seeing Nic with a big grin on her dial, after her little "ooops" on the Motu rd.
Adv rider blood runs strong in that lass'es veins.
Cheers.

[Cary]

Pic 1 - At this point of our 'road bike ride' I was wishing I had the Tiger :(
Pic 2 - Stopped at old tauranga(?) Bridge for a look see
Pic 3 - Clint, Russell, Rosie
Pic 4 - Russel on 1200GS
Pic 5 - Triboy close up
Pic 6 - Rosie moving too fast for the camera!

[Cary]

Pic 1 - Russell at speed in the Gorge
Pic 2 - Brent
Pic 3 - Clint
Pic 4 - Matawai Pub :woohoo:

[Rosie]

What an awesome ride! :2thumbsup

[clint640]

Yep, an enjoyable evening & a great ride.

Riding the entire way from Opotiki to Matawai through the Waioeka & not being held up by a single car or truck was a highlight.

I'll get some pics up tomorrow.

Cheers
Clint

[Highlander]

So it was you guys that were parked at the Matawai Pub when we showed up. Seven of us on five bikes had gone around the Cape, spent the night at Toko Bay.
Bit hot but other wise we had an awesome weekend too.

[Rosie]

So it was you guys that were parked at the Matawai Pub when we showed up.

Yes it was :D

Luckily it wasn't too hot going through the Motu, but it was very warm along the coast :sweatdrop

[Tony W]

What an awesome ride! :2thumbsup

Hey Rosie,

I notice you've got your big tank on now.
Have you given us a report and pics since installation ?

[Rosie]

Hey Rosie,

I notice you've got your big tank on now.
Have you given us a report and pics since installation ?

Clint put an installation report on ADVrider: http://www.advrider.com/forums/showthread.php?t=425502

The 300km range is very useful :rockon:

[Tony W]

Clint put an installation report on ADVrider: http://www.advrider.com/forums/showthread.php?t=425502

The 300km range is very useful :rockon:

Thanks for that. Good job Clint.

[clint640]

Report up on advrider now:

http://www.advrider.com/forums/showthread.php?p=8968681#post8968681

Cheers
Clint

[Cary]

It won't happen again!!

I tried to unite the Adv & road riders but was a bit of a failure but we had a good weekend and thats what matters :2thumbsup

These are finial pics of my trip home on Monday.

Pic 1 - Started from the Bike Shed at Okororie Pub and that was my final rest stop on the way home.
Pic 2 - Lake Rotoma
Pic 3 - Lake Waikare (near Ohinewai)
Pic 4 - " "

[MXNUT]

It won't happen again!!

I tried to unite the Adv & road riders but was a bit of a failure .........

If i remember rightly the original question posed was BIG ROAD BIKES LETS USE EM

Put forward by by a certain Mr TONY W who`s name i did not see show up anywhere in the ride reports ???

[ducatijim]

[QUOTE=Cary;1918458]It won't happen again!!

I tried to unite the Adv & road riders but was a bit of a failure

QUOTE]

Hmmmm.....bit like gettn a group of HD riders to spend a weekend with the 'Crusty Demons' me thinx!!

But hey, least u tried:2thumbsup.....not like I contributed anything...........................