MR Motorcycles Wairamarama

[noobi]

So
who's going to this one?

I'm definitely going, looks like the weather will be mint, probably dusty
I went last year and it was quite good, steep in some places, so second lap will be better,less traffic
Is more open than the last mr ride from what I can remember, this ride was the final ride last year and one part got bogged up really bad right before a gnarly hill climb, but shouldn't be a problem this time around

[Reckless]

Thats this Sunday 1st of Feb to those who want to know!

Yeh I might have a go!!

[krad_nz]

I'm keen to do this ride. Did it last year unless I've mixed up rides along the way.

Might be riding by myself depending if my brother is interested or not.

[noobi]

Oh siht it forgot to post details :doh:

Sunday 1st February 2009

Wairamarama, in association with the Wairamarama Hall Committee
sign posted from the tuakau and mercer bridges, rolling to steep country side
same prices as all the other MR rides, there's a kids loop as well

[brycrf250]

Hi there. yep i'll be there with bells on, this is one of my favorites. great vid on youtube. type in wairamarama, awesome.

[scott411]

trying some new idea's with maps after the commets for Paparimu

here is a wises map link with the location,

http://www.wises.co.nz/l/Waikato/Wairamarama/Wairamarama%20Onewhero%20Road/

basic directions,

Take the Pokeno Exit off the motorway, from Pokeno township turn right on to Whangarata Rd, (left if coming from south)
At the End of Whangarata Road turn left onto SH22,
After the Tuakau Bridge (over Waikato River) take the second right onto Onewhero-Tuakau Bridge Road follow this road though Onewhero and to the venue, this road turns into Onewhero Wairamarama Rd, it is approx 25 minutes up this road.

the actual address is approx 1400 Wairamarama Onewhero Road (hall does not have a number that i know)

hope this helps

[Reckless]

That helps heaps scott cheers!!

[krad_nz]

Thanks, really handy for us GPS using types :P

[Reckless]

We are probably leaving Howick at about 8ish if your on your own Krad.

I'll probably put the new Kiwibiker flag up on the ute there as well. If I can find a stick for it!

[scott411]

track is 35km long, some the same as last year but 2 new farms in and some new trails used, much bigger and improved kids track, should be an awesome day, hopefully the rain will stay away,

hope to see you there,

Scott

[Reckless]

Hey scott is the trail ok for a learner (my Daughter) on her 150f. And if its not is the kids track big enough to entertain her for an afternoon?

Probably going with A&R and his kids so she'll have other female company of her own age.

[clmintie]

I'm taking the girls, she's welcome to join us......... I'll look for your big KB flag.....

[Reckless]

Decided not to push the learning curve for her after talking to A&R. So she's staying home. But we will be parking up with A&R and his family so come over Climitie. Grey mazda proceed, Blue Gazebo and the KB flag isn't that big but it should mark the spot OK.

Same to all here!

CYA there!!

[noobi]

I might just have to come over and say hello

[IIIRII]

I thought the 350 kitted 250 exc was mine ....

[krad_nz]

We are probably leaving Howick at about 8ish if your on your own Krad.

I'll probably put the new Kiwibiker flag up on the ute there as well. If I can find a stick for it!

Hey thanks for the offer but I'm going to trailer myself there. Bike is on the n.shore at Punch's place. I think she's going to come along for a ride now too :)

Will keep an eye out for your kb flag etc.

[noobi]

I thought the 350 kitted 250 exc was mine ....

oi quiet you

[scott411]

thanks for all that turned up, 640 riders, a record for that ride, no major injuries which is always good,

[IIIRII]

Was a good ride.

[krad_nz]

Ride was ok. I hate riding on gravel roads, but its a means to an end I guess.

Got to the ride pretty late, only did one lap by which time it was time to go home again. Bumped into Rekless and A&R I think. Nice to meet you guys. Noticed the Dirt Division flag flying high :Punk:

Also talked with one of Climinties daughters (Grace?). I think you were out on the kids loop Climintie? :third:

Lots of steep stuff and dust.... damn dust.

[clmintie]

Ride was ok. I hate riding on gravel roads, but its a means to an end I guess.

Got to the ride pretty late, only did one lap by which time it was time to go home again. Bumped into Rekless and A&R I think. Nice to meet you guys. Noticed the Dirt Division flag flying high :Punk:

Also talked with one of Climinties daughters (Grace?). I think you were out on the kids loop Climintie? :third:

Lots of steep stuff and dust.... damn dust.

I'd just like to clarify that.... I was watching Sophie and taking pix.....

[krad_nz]

:jerry: Hahaha... :third:

[clmintie]

Very cool day out with the kids....

I fell into two rabbit holes before leaving the car park, lost my glasses in one of them so couldn't see the camera settings, had an unceremonious lay down in front of the sweep crew, and got a puncture. So everything quite normal.... :whistle:

Took Grace and Sophie out on the main track and while Grace roared off into the distance poor Sophie was rather out of her comfort zone, however being the stoic little thing she is, there were no complaints and she tried her best. I did have to do a fair bit of "helping", but she made it :woohoo: She spent the rest of the day on the mini track, wihch she loved (bloody good track guys..... :niceone:)

Grace and I did a second loop with no dramas, but did notice several bikes over banks and a couple quite high in trees.... :Oops:

Big thanks to Scott, Craig and all your elves for a job well done.... :first:

Def back next year............. :Punk:

[clmintie]

few more.................

[Reckless]

Yeh Thanks Scott and all your helpers.
Went out with A&R and met Climintie there. Nice to meet Krad etc as well!

Thought the track was good bit of everything. Not that technical but you couldn't have it much more difficult with the type of riders there. Some good up and down hills. Overall for a MR Moto Ride 10/10 Scott!!
And please do a kids track like that again it was brilliant for the learners.
Didn't find the dust to bad. Better that, than that rain that threatened. Would have been a nightmare for the learners if it was muddy.

Meter on the bike says we did just under 3 hours in the saddle and just under 100 kilometers for the day. If I could get my butt organised a bit earlier I could have done 4 loops.

Good day though!!

PS First time I've tried that dynamo Mix for cleaning, First time I haven't used the water blaster either. I like it!! Much easier on the bike not to blast the shit out of it!! Bloody good stuff!

[scott411]

The kids track have gotten hugely more popular in the last couple of years, and we are wokring on how to make it better, had a lot of comments on having the bigger kids tracks like what we had yesterday, will keep working on the series,

[Reckless]

Yeh mate it had two effects from what I could see.

1/- I would've taken our learner riders had I known it would have kept them entertained for the whole day so you'll get more riders if you keep that up.
2/- It seemed keep some of the kids/learners off the main loop!

I think we better start calling it a learners loop!

Good stuff!

[scott411]

your 100% right Reckless, we were talking about it on the weekend, i think we need 2 loops now, a small around a paddock for the very slow 50cc bikes and absolute begginners then a learners loop similar to yesterdays one,

[SpikedPunch]

The kid's loop looked great. It'd be cool to see more like that, if I'd known how it was gonna be I would have bought my bike for a noodle, figured since I'm selling it I'd be best not to scuff it up any more on the main loop (heard there was some decent carnage out there:rockon:) but that would've been alright. Would def be more inclined to bring along noob friends if there were more little tracks like that, good stuff :)

[raglanash]

your 100% right Reckless, we were talking about it on the weekend, i think we need 2 loops now, a small around a paddock for the very slow 50cc bikes and absolute begginners then a learners loop similar to yesterdays one,
The intermediate loop is the go! Great for bigger kids and wives, another plus is it keeps the faster kids away from the little guys on the peewee track and off the main loop as well. Definitly the way foward, I would pick a bad ride with a good kids track over a good ride and a shit kids track anyday, keeps things sweet with the family aye :2thumbsup:2thumbsup