King Country ADV ride?

[MXNUT]

Update 23/3/09

Date confirmed as 25 & 26th April Start time 9.00 am

Ride posted up on calendar now with full details

Google Maps routes for both days added to calendar .

Will add updates to this post as they come to hand and calendar will always have full details

LINK HERE (http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/calendar.php?do=getinfo&day=2009-4-25&c=0)

[Eddieb]

You missed out the 'Either dates is good for me' option. Couldn't sign up definately yet but definately maybe at this stage. I'm keen to do the 42nd & Fishers again.

[Waihou Thumper]

You missed out the 'Either dates is good for me' option. Couldn't sign up definately yet but definately maybe at this stage. I'm keen to do the 42nd & Fishers again.


Either dates are fine with me too...
Earlier, better as weather is more reliable....
May, could be wet, making the 42 and fishers hell!
I am in....always looking for a good muddy ride with mates!

[young1]

Looks interesting, the May date suits me better as I want to be in New Plymouth on Anzac Day.

Thanks Mark

Mike

[tri boy]

Sounds good. Weather dependant on Fisher's n 42 for fatty though.
Also, there is another scrambler rider in my neck of the woods, with a brand new matt black one.
Good bloke, should be able to drag him along.

[marks]

:yes:

either date

[Waihou Thumper]

:yes:

either date

Me too, either date....
If it is wet, all the better I guess...
It is a adventure ride after all...:woohoo:

[Crisis management]

Dunno about this wet stuff...big bikes and wet Fishers track sounds like a guaranteed photo opportunity to me. Earlier & dryer the better!

So...either date really. :blink:

[dino3310]

yeah bro keen as, but as usual i will confirm closer to the dates mentioned.

[Waihou Thumper]

Dunno about this wet stuff...big bikes and wet Fishers track sounds like a guaranteed photo opportunity to me. Earlier & dryer the better!

So...either date really. :blink:

990KTM can do it, has been done when it was a bit greasy as well as the traverse...
You got the horses to get out of the muck! Just need good tyres, Scorpions made it with a bit of wet stuff under foot...

[MXNUT]

Dunno about this wet stuff...big bikes and wet Fishers track sounds like a guaranteed photo opportunity to me. Earlier & dryer the better!



If it is wet, all the better I guess...
It is a adventure ride after all...:woohoo:


990KTM can do it, has been done when it was a bit greasy as well as the traverse...
You got the horses to get out of the muck! Just need good tyres,...

Sounds like the earlier date is going to be the best option to try and get some good weather, although as stated above a little bit of rain before hand would make it more of an ADVENTURE ride.

[young1]

If it is Anzac weekend I can hopefully meet you guys somewhere on Saturday. (Anzac day I take my mum, who is now 86 and nursed in Londonn during WW2, to the parade)

[Cary]

Would be in for May date for sure but doubt i could get away for April.

[jafar]

Anzac weekend sounds good:2thumbsup

[MXNUT]

Well ladies and gents , it seems like there is enough interest to get 8 or more of us together for this ride. :2thumbsup

So i will check out a few more roads on the way back from the Southern Coast Adventure Ride on monday. :rockon:

[junkmanjoe]

well i be interested in april, should have a set of knobs buy then.

[Paladin]

well i be interested in april, should have a set of knobs buy then.

Greedy bugger! One knob is enough for any man!!! ;)

Am thinking I might need to come up for this ride - looks like it could be FUN!!!

[cooneyr]

Hmmm - I'm thunking its about time I got to the NI for a bit of a look around and to meet some of you folks. Got to sort luggage for the XTZ and a few other things so put me down as a maybe at this stage. No preferance re dates.

Wonder how long Chch to Otarawhatsit? About 16 hours Google Maps (http://maps.google.com/maps?f=d&source=s_d&saddr=Christchurch,+New+Zealand&daddr=Picton,+new+zealand+to:Wellington,+new+zeala nd+to:Otorohanga,+New+Zealand&hl=en&geocode=&mra=ls&sll=-38.592187,175.178375&sspn=0.725598,1.100006&ie=UTF8&z=7) recons. Might need a couple of days off for this one. :msn-wink:

Ohh ohh ohh - just rememberd about the bit of road from Taumarunui to the Eight Mile junction near Ti Kuiti. Did that in a GT (turbo) Toyota Starlet (wifes car!!!) back in 2000. Curves are good :niceone:

Cheers R

[jezzaNZ]

After last weekends chaos on the south coast I think I will provisionally book this puppy in. Ryan, if you need a pit stop on your way north you are always welcome to stay at my place in PPram. Mark, get a 950 and then we can have an evenly matched race....hehe. Had a great time riding with you last weekend and it is always good to have a keen man to "test the waters" so to speak on the more gnarly bits before making an Ass of myself on the 950. Looking forward to this ride......Jez

[gunnyrob]

Can't make it ANZAC day but can in May. Do you need big knobs or will dual purpose tyres cut it?

[PeteJ]

Can't make it ANZAC day but can in May. Do you need big knobs or will dual purpose tyres cut it?

Rob, I'm sure you don't need to make a big knob of yourself....

That's my function.

[K slider]

Hi I have permission for the Matahiwi trackIf that is any use. cheers pete.

[dino3310]

Can't make it ANZAC day but can in May. Do you need big knobs or will dual purpose tyres cut it?

your tyres will be sweet Rob unless its wet then the 42nd could get tricky,
but if the rain gods are apon us the not so confident could do an alteria route
and meet up the other end.

just a thought

[junkmanjoe]

Greedy bugger! One knob is enough for any man!!! ;)

Am thinking I might need to come up for this ride - looks like it could be FUN!!!

you can go first this time, so i can keep an eye on you, and to catch you arsing off, you like me to bring my jerry can..

[Paladin]

you can go first this time, so i can keep an eye on you, and to catch you arsing off, you like me to bring my jerry can..

Haha! When we left your house and went to get fuel, I put in 7.5L into the 7.7L tank so nah no jerry can needed, had loads left, gas station could've been another 5k away and I would've made it!!!!!! ;)

My arse was so sore from the KLX seat that once we hit Lower Hutt and I said goodbye to Stephen & Struan, I rode the last 15k home all thru town and round the Eastbourne bays standing up on the pegs!!!!!! Got some great looks from passing cars!!! :whistle:

Will look forward to our next ride together mate! :scooter:

[pete376403]

Put me down for a definite maybe. Some serious grovelling to the financial controller may be required, though.

[cooneyr]

After last weekends chaos on the south coast I think I will provisionally book this puppy in. Ryan, if you need a pit stop on your way north you are always welcome to stay at my place in PPram.....

Cheers Jez. Not sure how to tackle this one yet. Starting to think Chch to Ohakune/Tamranui in one day (friday). Then up Sat for the ride to Otorohanga. Would try and get a 10ish sailing so ride north would be from early afternoon on. Way south could possibly be as far as welly sunday night then sail and travel to Chch on Monday morning.

Got provisional leave from the home front controller.

Cheers R

[MXNUT]

Mark, get a 950 and then we can have an evenly matched race....hehe Looking forward to this ride......Jez

Jez ..... The local KTM dealer here has a new 950 Super Enduro sitting on his shop floor at a reduced price, so im just waiting for that winning lotto ticket to come along and then i will join you on the dark side !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[jezzaNZ]

Hell who needs to win Lotto when interest rates are this low.....those machines will be a collectors item one day.....the only problem is that you need to stay alive long enough to enjoy the benefits of owning a classic......they have a tendency to want to prematurely put you 6 feet under!!!!!!!:2guns:

So do we have definite date for this ride yet Mark?

[MXNUT]

Hi I have permission for the Matahiwi track If that is any use. cheers pete.

Pete isnt that track an Enduro / MX bike track only ???? :sweatdrop

Have you ever done it or know of someone who has.

[gunnyrob]

your tyres will be sweet Rob unless its wet then the 42nd could get tricky,
but if the rain gods are apon us the not so confident could do an alteria route
and meet up the other end.

just a thought

Sweet. A definite for May at this stage then.:2thumbsup

[K slider]

MOTOXNUT I havnt run it but the farm manager assures me it is doable in summer as his staff drive across it twise a week buy hilux. He can arange for the gates to be unlocked at both ends for Me .
It is a papa track so I wont try it in the wet solo.

[Aslan]

Mark - definitely interested in your ride - keen to use the 1150.Having done both Fishers and 42nd Traverse on a DR, I'd be a reluctant starter for those two tracks on the 'pig' (as leven fiddys are affectionately referred by the YAnks on ADV)........ so in the event I came along I'd be looking to do alternative routes as suggested earlier in this thread. Cheers Aslan :wari:

[JATZ]

You's fullahs settled on a date yet ?

I got my leave pass sorted, just need to book the ferry

[dino3310]

You's fullahs settled on a date yet ?

I got my leave pass sorted, just need to book the ferry

:woohoo::woohoo::woohoo:

i'll have to pull my finger out and save some coin,
cant miss this one it's gonna be a goody.

[Paladin]

Mark, I voted for the April dates but could do either probably with enough notice.

Looks like it should be a good adventure! Will be a bit of a trek on the KLX but sure looks worth it mate! :2thumbsup

[Aslan]

Mark, I voted for the April dates but could do either probably with enough notice.

Looks like it should be a good adventure!

What Paladin said MotoXNut - would be good if this were large adventure bike friendly - read oilhead GS' :second:

[Aslan]

Southern Men and Women - needing a bed in Lower Hutt (either coming or going) sing out (via PM once the event date is dertermined) - can prolly offer a bed to 2 -3

[Bams]

Hi This sounds like good ride ! I,m in if thats ok either dates will works fine, muddy er the better I recon

[MXNUT]

Date confirmed as 25/26 April
Anzac weekend.

I have updated the first post and will put this up on the calender in the next few days.

I will also start a new thread wth the correct date on it and more details as they come to hand :2thumbsup:2thumbsup:2thumbsup :2thumbsup

[MXNUT]

What Paladin said MotoXNut - would be good if this were large adventure bike friendly - read oilhead GS' :second:

Hi Stephen, all of day 1 will be big bike friendly with any type of tyres.

I am doing some more scouting rides down that way over the next few weeks so i am sure i can come up with some alternative routes for the sunday if anyone does not want to do the 42nd or Fishers :msn-wink:


Hi This sounds like good ride ! I,m in if thats ok either dates will works fine, muddy er the better I recon

A little rain a few days before hand would make things interesting :doh:
however last weekends southern coast ride proved that with enough help
you can get even a bus ( read BMW 1150 ) through almost anywhere and thats what makes it an Adventure ride:laugh::laugh:

[cooneyr]

Sweet. Will work on plan, ferry tickets, and panniers more this weekend. El Scooto (my bro who isnt near a puter much) is interested as well but no commitment yet.

Cheers R

[Paladin]

Date confirmed as 25/26 April
Anzac weekend.

I have updated the first post and will put this up on the calender in the next few days.

I will also start a new thread wth the correct date on it and more details as they come to hand :2thumbsup:2thumbsup:2thumbsup :2thumbsup

Well done Mark, great news!!! :rockon:

[marks]

Sweet. Will work on plan, ferry tickets, and panniers more this weekend. El Scooto (my bro who isnt near a puter much) is interested as well but no commitment yet.

Cheers R

if you foreign fellas could get up to Welly on Thurs night so that you had all day Friday to travel then the adventure could start around about Ashurst - might even have time to duck up Takapari Rd (http://www.advrider.com/forums/showthread.php?t=317350&page=18)

from there to Ohakune you would hardly see any seal

Apparently you can get from Ruarimu to SH43 via some interesting roads. You could easily have a very full day getting to Otorohnga

If I go (I plan to) I will do this route on Friday regardless

[Rosie]

We'll still be in Australia :cool: so won't be able to make it :(

[cooneyr]

if you foreign fellas could get up to Welly on Thurs night so that you had all day

This is very tempting. I've been part way up Takapari Rd in a 4x4 when we lived in Palmy for a year. I'm definatly keen to have a look at SH43 if possible.

Only problem is getting to Welly at a reasonable hour. Was thinking Blenhiem Thurs night, Friday 6.25am sailing (5am start!!), disembark in Welly at 9.25am then go from there. From memory it is another 45hour mins till we get out to Kapati/PPram i.e. 10ish. How does this time work for you?

Other option is 10.25pm sailing on Thurs night i.e. get to welly at 1.35am Friday. Dont think there will be too many beds available at that hour of the night! Hmmm maybe we should just leave Chch lunchtime Thurs and get the 6.05 ex Picton 9.15 into Welly. :sherlock:

Cheers R

[MXNUT]

Ride is posted up in on road section of calender now with more details.

[cooneyr]

Linky to calander here (http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/calendar.php?do=getinfo&e=1923&day=2009-4-25&c=1).

Cheers R

[MXNUT]

Linky to calander here (http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/calendar.php?do=getinfo&e=1923&day=2009-4-25&c=1).

Cheers R

Cheers Ryan, :clap:one day i will learn how to do that :stupid:

[NordieBoy]

Sounds good so far...

[Paladin]

Ride is posted up in on road section of calender now with more details.

Hey Mark I just looked on the map for a clearer idea of how far away it is from Welly! :crazy:

Guess I'll be leaving Friday lunchtime on the KLX!!!!! :lol:

[Paladin]

if you foreign fellas could get up to Welly on Thurs night so that you had all day Friday to travel then the adventure could start around about Ashurst - might even have time to duck up Takapari Rd (http://www.advrider.com/forums/showthread.php?t=317350&page=18)

from there to Ohakune you would hardly see any seal

Apparently you can get from Ruarimu to SH43 via some interesting roads. You could easily have a very full day getting to Otorohnga

If I go (I plan to) I will do this route on Friday regardless

Now I REALISE just how damn far north this ride is, I reckon your all day Friday idea might be a good plan to keep in mind Mark.

[MXNUT]

Hey Mark I just looked on the map for a clearer idea of how far away it is from Welly! :crazy:

Guess I'll be leaving Friday lunchtime on the KLX!!!!! :lol:


Now I REALISE just how damn far north this ride is, I reckon your all day Friday idea might be a good plan to keep in mind Mark.

Im sure you could get a group together for a friday frolic on the way up including the south island guys.

I have 2 spare beds left ( and plenty of floor space ) at my place on the Friday night if anyone needs somewhere to stay, PM me.
We live about 30 minutes from Otorohanga.

[jezzaNZ]

Dont think there will be too many beds available at that hour of the night! Hmmm maybe we should just leave Chch lunchtime Thurs and get the 6.05 ex Picton 9.15 into Welly. :sherlock:

Cheers R[/QUOTE]

Ryan, you and John should come up Thurs night stay in PPram with me and we could set off on Fri morning with MarkS for a leasurly ride up taking in some of Mark's favourate pieces of gravel/gnarly tracks and enjoy a few pots Fri night at the pre ride bullshit session? Jez

[junkmanjoe]

i are also keen to travel the friday north, wouldnt be so rushed.
paladin we could putt along at a casual pace, mate.
i would be interested to go through the senic Wanganui river road valley on the way up, if theres any takers.
is a new road for myself. be neat to cover some new ground. any thoughts plz.

[Paladin]

i are also keen to travel the friday north, wouldnt be so rushed.
paladin we could putt along at a casual pace, mate.
i would be interested to go through the senic Wanganui river road valley on the way up, if theres any takers.
is a new road for myself. be neat to cover some new ground. any thoughts plz.

Sounds fine to me mate! :niceone:

[cooneyr]

Ryan, you and John should come up Thurs night stay in PPram with me and we could set off on Fri morning with MarkS for a leasurly ride up taking in some of Mark's favourate pieces of gravel/gnarly tracks and enjoy a few pots Fri night at the pre ride bullshit session? Jez

Don't think my arm will go much further up my back. We are keen just have to sort out time of work.

Cheers R

[marks]

Don't think my arm will go much further up my back. We are keen just have to sort out time of work.

Cheers R

I have obtained some farmers names from Mr Johnny 4skins which could make for an interesting ride up.

Would be good to be able leave Raumati 8-8.30 ish Friday morning . I always neeeed a latte in Shannon (good breakfast stop if you are that way inclined)

all welcome to join.

[.chris]

With the dates confirmed now I am pretty keen for this, but will be unable to commit till a bit closer to the date.

Also wondering is anyone driving down from auck for this ride? As I would really appreciate some help getting some gear down there, won't be much gear just a bag with some clothes etc to avoid having to carry a largeish pack on the bike.

Would also like to group ride down if anyone else is riding down from Auck.

Will prob book a cabin for myself, but if someone wants to share a cabin that is sweet.

[Paladin]

With the dates confirmed now I am pretty keen for this, but will be unable to commit till a bit closer to the date.

Also wondering is anyone driving down from auck for this ride? As I would really appreciate some help getting some gear down there, won't be much gear just a bag with some clothes etc to avoid having to carry a largeish pack on the bike.

Would also like to group ride down if anyone else is riding down from Auck.

Will prob book a cabin for myself, but if someone wants to share a cabin that is sweet.

Chris you could put a Ventura Pack Rack on the KLX - that's what I did for the SCAR - it worked fine with a 25L regular back pack strapped on to it on the riders side of the tall Pack Rack frame - the backpack waist strap easily securing the bottom of the pack round the indent in the frame shape, (or if you have the dosh just buy the pack that goes with the rack), and then you could still strap another bit of gear onto the horizontal part of the rack to the rear of your pack. I had no issues with this rack on the SCAR - it worked a treat! In fact a slightly taller/bigger capacity backpack would still have been fine, maybe 30/35L. I think my 50L backpack may have been too tall for the rack tho so left that at home and travelled light! I didn't carry a sleeping bag as we hired linen at the motor park but that would've easily gone in another gear bag onto the horizontal part of the rack.

Hope to see you on the ride!

[.chris]

Chris you could put a Ventura Pack Rack on the KLX - that's what I did for the SCAR - it worked fine with a 25L regular back pack strapped on to it on the riders side of the tall Pack Rack frame - the backpack waist strap easily securing the bottom of the pack round the indent in the frame shape, (or if you have the dosh just buy the pack that goes with the rack), and then you could still strap another bit of gear onto the horizontal part of the rack to the rear of your pack. I had no issues with this rack on the SCAR - it worked a treat! In fact a slightly taller/bigger capacity backpack would still have been fine, maybe 30/35L. I think my 50L backpack may have been too tall for the rack tho so left that at home and travelled light! I didn't carry a sleeping bag as we hired linen at the motor park but that would've easily gone in another gear bag onto the horizontal part of the rack.

Hope to see you on the ride!

I will probably have a new bike before this ride, but I do like the idea of that sort of rack. And I agree traveling light will be the best option.
Might look at rack/bag options when I purchase.

[MXNUT]

Hi I have permission for the Matahiwi trackIf that is any use. cheers pete.


MOTOXNUT I havnt run it but the farm manager assures me it is doable in summer as his staff drive across it twice a week by Hilux. He can arrange for the gates to be unlocked at both ends for Me .
It is a papa track so I wont try it in the wet solo.


I have obtained some farmers names from Mr Johnny 4skins which could make for an interesting ride up.

Mmmmm ......this is starting to sound interesting, i could even be persuaded to take the Fri off work and meet you guys half way up. :yes:

Which side of the island were you thinking of coming up as the Wanganui River Rd and then K SLIDERS matahiwi track would interest me enough to get my butt down there :innocent:

[junkmanjoe]

where would one find the matahiwi track above the Raetihi
or over by the Ruahines, taihape aera.....

[MXNUT]

where would one find the matahiwi track above the Raetihi
or over by the Ruahines, taihape aera.....

Runs from Matahiwi on the Wanganui River Rd back over the para para`s to the main Rd ( state high way 4 ) by Raetihi.

If you type in matahiwi on www.maps.google.com and the track will come up.

Google maps says that the track is 21 kms long. Sounds like a goody.:rockon:

[Paladin]

I will probably have a new bike before this ride, but I do like the idea of that sort of rack. And I agree traveling light will be the best option.
Might look at rack/bag options when I purchase.

You can check availability of Ventura Rack/Pack system for your new bike here:

http://www.ventura-bike.com/products.aspx

[junkmanjoe]

just checked out he road, or the aera where it is, must have been a foresty block in its day, theres like a hundred little roads in there as well.
it sorta cuts the wanganui river road in half, but thats cool, could do the other half another day.
motoxnut, the other treck, is it thomsons track, is that on the east side of halmilton. just trying to get a berring on distance between events. so i can judge time and fuel distances.
im defently going up the wanganui river road, as ive never been through there before. what happens after that, ill just follow the front wheel, just hope it knows where to go.....:cool:

[MXNUT]

............ the other treck, is it thomsons track, is that on the east side of Hamilton.

Thomsons track runs through from Te Aroha over the Kaimai ranges to Tauranga but is not really doable on an adventure bike. It has huge holes in it filled with water & mud courtesy of the local 4wd guys and even on a MX bike it is a bit of a slog.:crazy::crazy:

[marks]

MOTOXNUT I havnt run it but the farm manager assures me it is doable in summer as his staff drive across it twise a week buy hilux. He can arange for the gates to be unlocked at both ends for Me .
It is a papa track so I wont try it in the wet solo.

if you want someone to go with you to check it out I'm prepared to sacrifice a weekend

[junkmanjoe]

OH sorry i think i have my tracks mixed up.....old age...

[dino3310]

Thomsons track runs through from Te Aroha over the Kaimai ranges to Tauranga but is not really doable on an adventure bike. It has huge holes in it filled with water & mud courtesy of the local 4wd guys and even on a MX bike it is a bit of a slog.:crazy::crazy:

after this rain you'll be needing a life jacket and someone with an argo to get you out. great lot of fun but i wouldn't atempt it on a larger ADV bike unless it was a long hot dry spell when the bog holes are only 1/2 a metre deep

[junkmanjoe]

maybe thomsons track could be next summer attempt.
i just got a book its called
4WD North Island 102 Off Road Adventures.
written by Andy Cockroft.
also came with a disc with photo records of all the tracks.
have been doing a little study.......

[NordieBoy]

maybe thomsons track could be next summer attempt.
i just got a book its called
4WD North Island 102 Off Road Adventures.
written by Andy Cockroft.
also came with a disc with photo records of all the tracks.
have been doing a little study.......

Most of his tracks are also on here...
http://www.advroutes.org.nz/mapni.html

[cooneyr]

Most of his tracks are also on here...
http://www.advroutes.org.nz/mapni.html

Nup - only about 10 of 90 are up on the site. I have the rest to put up some day. One day I'll get off my arse and get some more tracks up.

Cheers R

[marks]

i just got a book its called
4WD North Island 102 Off Road Adventures.
written by Andy Cockroft.
also came with a disc with photo records of all the tracks.
have been doing a little study.......

were ja get it from?

[NordieBoy]

Nup - only about 10 of 90 are up on the site. I have the rest to put up some day. One day I'll get off my arse and get some more tracks up.

Cheers R

Most of his tracks should also be on here...
http://www.advroutes.org.nz/mapni.html

Eventually.....

[K slider]

[QUOTE=marks;1945413]if you want someone to go with you to check it out I'm prepared to sacrifice a weekend[/

Hi Mark if it gets tough we may need a few guys so I will probably wait till the friday before.

[junkmanjoe]

were ja get it from?

HEY mark ive orded a second book from local book shop.
did you or would you like one.

[marks]

HEY mark ive orded a second book from local book shop.
did you or would you like one.

if the tracks are publicly assessable then I want one

[cooneyr]

if the tracks are publicly assessable then I want one

If you or anyone wants the files I have already processed them so they will work with a GPS or can be loaded into google earth (they are in a not so commonly used format on the CD so have to be converted).

"All" I have left to do to get them on the web site is writing the names, descriptions, giving them a grading and creating the links which is the most time consuming bit. I have spoken to Andy Cockroft and he is more than happy for me to use the data on my website so I see no reason why I cannot simply forward the GPS data files.

Email me at the addy that appears in my signature or PM you email address if you want a copy.

Cheers R

P.S. Meant to say that most of the tracks are publicly accessible and if not contact details are provided.

[junkmanjoe]

I have booked our cabin at taumarunui for the 25th, some where to lay my head......:yawn:......:zzzz::zzzz::zzzz:
have also fulled all the beds in my cabin, so we be sorted.

im sure my ass is going to be very angry :angry2: with me on the friday up to motoxnut house,,,...
some where around 7-8 hrs................from my house.

the things we do for freedom...

[.chris]

Have also booked accommodation, I have a cabin booked so I have a spare bed if anyone needs it (25th).

Looks like I am committed now, so count me in as a definitely coming.
I am tripping down to Horotiu (near the Tron) for friday night, then shall pop down to Otorohanga on the Saturday AM.

Just wondering is there any chance of a google maps route? Of the planned saturday ride.

[MXNUT]

I spent last saturday checking out some of the roads planned to use in this ride. I covered about 500 kms return trip and found some excellent roads with good elevation changes.

I took down speedo readings at the start of all the roads so I just have to string them all together now to use the minimum of sealed roads and to get the distances right between fuel stops.

Will post up the route when i have done this later on.

It is looking like the Saturday will be a reasonably big day with around 420-430 kms from Otorohanga to Taumarunui. Less than 100 kms of these will be on tarseal.

Popped into the camping ground at Taumarunui and had a chat with the owners, they are a nice couple and it is well maintained and clean.

I also have found my new favourite gravel Rd, couple of pics below.

[MXNUT]

Google earth map links for 1st day, total of 427 kms.

Last leg of journey will be 160 kms between fuel stops on tight twisty roads so bikes with small
fuel tanks ( like mine ) may need to carry 1 litre of spare fuel with them. :Oops:

http://maps.google.com/maps?f=d&source=s_d&saddr=Otorohanga,+Waikato,+New+Zealand&daddr=Kaimango+Rd+to:Pirongia+West+Rd+to:-38.053904,174.916077&hl=en&geocode=%3BFURXuv0d-9FuCg%3BFULNu_0dneVtCg%3B&mra=dme&mrcr=2&mrsp=3&sz=13&dirflg=w&sll=-38.07269,174.928093&sspn=0.057839,0.175095&ie=UTF8&ll=-38.080528,174.956245&spn=0.115665,0.219727&z=12

http://maps.google.com/maps?f=d&source=s_d&saddr=Oparau,+Waikato,+New+Zealand&daddr=Waitanguru+Rd+to:PIOPIO&hl=en&geocode=%3BFfBqtv0dpURsCg%3B&mra=ls&dirflg=w&sll=-38.381364,174.918308&sspn=0.057594,0.109863&ie=UTF8&ll=-38.260828,174.946289&spn=0.461515,0.878906&z=10

http://maps.google.com/maps?f=d&source=s_d&saddr=Awakino,+Waikato,+New+Zealand&daddr=Taumatamaire+Rd+to:Ohura+Rd+to:Mangakahikate a+Rd+to:Ohura+North+Rd+to:Ohura+Rd+to:SH+4+to:-38.883149,175.260773&hl=en&geocode=%3BFTIts_0dPOJqCg%3BFaJOsv0dkTNuCg%3BFXBos f0dtGhvCg%3BFWSer_0donFuCg%3BFVIPsP0dKgdvCg%3BFaUD sP0dF7RxCg%3B&mra=dme&mrcr=6&mrsp=7&sz=13&dirflg=w&sll=-38.867246,175.236912&sspn=0.057205,0.109863&ie=UTF8&ll=-38.867246,175.236912&spn=0.057205,0.109863&z=13

http://maps.google.com/maps?f=d&source=s_d&saddr=Piopio,+Waikato,+New+Zealand&daddr=Pungarehu+Rd+to:Waikawau+Rd+to:awakino&hl=en&geocode=%3BFSg0tv0ddq9sCg%3BFQjctP0dxtBoCg%3B&mra=ls&dirflg=w&sll=-38.620358,174.689827&sspn=0.114806,0.219727&ie=UTF8&z=10

[.chris]

Google earth map links for 1st day, total of 427 kms.

Last leg of journey will be 160 kms between fuel stops on tight twisty roads so bikes with small
fuel tanks ( like mine ) may need to carry 1 litre of spare fuel with them. :Oops:

http://maps.google.com/maps?f=d&source=s_d&saddr=Otorohanga,+Waikato,+New+Zealand&daddr=Kaimango+Rd+to:Pirongia+West+Rd+to:-38.053904,174.916077&hl=en&geocode=%3BFURXuv0d-9FuCg%3BFULNu_0dneVtCg%3B&mra=dme&mrcr=2&mrsp=3&sz=13&dirflg=w&sll=-38.07269,174.928093&sspn=0.057839,0.175095&ie=UTF8&ll=-38.080528,174.956245&spn=0.115665,0.219727&z=12

http://maps.google.com/maps?f=d&source=s_d&saddr=Oparau,+Waikato,+New+Zealand&daddr=Waitanguru+Rd+to:PIOPIO&hl=en&geocode=%3BFfBqtv0dpURsCg%3B&mra=ls&dirflg=w&sll=-38.381364,174.918308&sspn=0.057594,0.109863&ie=UTF8&ll=-38.260828,174.946289&spn=0.461515,0.878906&z=10

http://maps.google.com/maps?f=d&source=s_d&saddr=Awakino,+Waikato,+New+Zealand&daddr=Taumatamaire+Rd+to:Ohura+Rd+to:Mangakahikate a+Rd+to:Ohura+North+Rd+to:Ohura+Rd+to:SH+4+to:-38.883149,175.260773&hl=en&geocode=%3BFTIts_0dPOJqCg%3BFaJOsv0dkTNuCg%3BFXBos f0dtGhvCg%3BFWSer_0donFuCg%3BFVIPsP0dKgdvCg%3BFaUD sP0dF7RxCg%3B&mra=dme&mrcr=6&mrsp=7&sz=13&dirflg=w&sll=-38.867246,175.236912&sspn=0.057205,0.109863&ie=UTF8&ll=-38.867246,175.236912&spn=0.057205,0.109863&z=13

http://maps.google.com/maps?f=d&source=s_d&saddr=Piopio,+Waikato,+New+Zealand&daddr=Pungarehu+Rd+to:Waikawau+Rd+to:awakino&hl=en&geocode=%3BFSg0tv0ddq9sCg%3BFQjctP0dxtBoCg%3B&mra=ls&dirflg=w&sll=-38.620358,174.689827&sspn=0.114806,0.219727&ie=UTF8&z=10

Excellent thank you very much.
Looks like it will be a good day. I am really looking forward to doing the 42, while doing it on a mountain bike we ran into some guys on motorbikes and I was thinking how excellent it would be to do on a motorbike.

From my memory there is only one part of the track I figured would be a bit tricky, it was a pretty steep up hill not long after the first small creek crossing. But after looking at the photos (as below), seems like it will be no problem.

http://lh4.ggpht.com/_Gr4w3OEMfJs/Rg824-WROpI/AAAAAAAAAtg/huKU80Ytpc4/s912/P3240101.JPG

[junkmanjoe]

top job cheers for that.

[Crisis management]

Mark, that looks like a great route you have planned, they are all wonderful roads to ride. I see the ride starts at 10 and you do say that it is fast paced, but knowing those roads and how slow a group can be I wonder if you might need a plan B if time runs out in the afternoon.
Recently a small group of us (6) did 450 kms between 9am and 6pm and that was a fastish pace with minimal stops and probably only 60% gravel (and easier roads than the ones you propose). I'm a little concerned you may find it's a long day with a bigger one the following on the 42 and Fishers.....

So, my 2c worth is to have an option for a short cut if it is needed, or an earlier start to take the pressure off.

Auckland to Otorohonga on friday....I will probably sort out some route for a midday departure from here if anyone wants a quick fang down the west coast.

[dino3310]

sounds like a 3day-er coming on

[junkmanjoe]

lucky i taken a day off either side weekend, might need them......

maybe a good idea to take in account for slower rides, as roads are new to some people. just a thought......

[cooneyr]

....
Recently a small group of us (6) did 450 kms between 9am and 6pm and that was a fastish pace with minimal stops and probably only 60% gravel (and easier roads than the ones you propose). ....

There is that magic number again - 50kph total trip average. This is what we often manage down here in the SI with reasonably fast-ish tracks and not a lot of stops with smallish groups, generally less than 10. The only time I've managed to complete the DB1k (2008) we also did it with an average of 50kph (20 hours) - again with minimal stops. The "fast guys" (yes they are fast by adv riding standards) average was about 58/60kph total trip average and that was with 5 stops and fair going for it.

I don't mean to rain on your parade, and while I have no experiance of the King Country re tightness of the road, I reckon that using 50kph then add a couple of hours cause of the different riding speeds, large group and distance i.e. 427 kms will be about 9 hours + 2 i.e about 11 hours for the trip. So with a 10am start this will mean into Taumarnui at about 9pm so you then need to allow an hour for tea i.e. a 12 hour ride so 10pm arrive into Taumarnui. Hopefully I'm being pessimistic and this is not going to be a big deal but from experiance with organising many adv rides and dealing with large groups you never move as fast as planned.

Cheers R

[dino3310]

ok who's gotta spare bunk for me, i'll share cost.
i dont snore, dont fart and my shit dont stink so me b a good roomy.:innocent: :lol:

[junkmanjoe]

ummm if your poos not smelly, i hope your not planing to take a dump in the cabin..............:eek:...:laugh::laugh:

[cooneyr]

On a much more positive note to my last post I've used some technobable stuff (http://www.elsewhere.org/journal/gmaptogpx/) to convert the google maps route information into a gpx file that can be loaded onto GPS units. Took a bit of mucking around but the file is attached.

Click on the attachment and save the file to your hard drive but change the extension from .doc to .gpx. You can then load the file onto your gps using Mapsource or similar. Also if you start up Google Earth then click file, open then change the file type box (to the right of the file name box at the bottom of the open window) too GPS (*.gpx *.loc *.mps) you can view the file.

There are four routes each with 200 points, as per the four google maps. These routes should load onto a Zumo (will only hold 200 points per route) and will easily go onto newer eTrex and GPSmap units. 200 points per route is probably a few to many but more is better right? :whistle:

Cheers R

[dino3310]

ummm if your poos not smelly, i hope your not planing to take a dump in the cabin..............:eek:...:laugh::laugh:

noooo, but i'll need room for the DR.

[junkmanjoe]

do you take your DRBIG inside at night time.....:sleep:
you not allowed to leave the little DRs behind :crybaby:, just because you have a big one :gob:

.....................looking forward to the weekend....................

[JATZ]

do you take your DRBIG inside at night time.....:sleep:
you not allowed to leave the little DRs behind :crybaby:, just because you have a big one :gob:

.....................looking forward to the weekend....................

Ahem.
If everything goes to plan there should be STEREO bigs on this ride:rockon:

Mine sleeps outside though 'cause its a boy one, it's blue

[dino3310]

naaa i'll take her blanky down and she'll be right under the stars.:baby:


watch out jatz they might need us for unplanned fuel stops:clap:

[junkmanjoe]

so it will be like the parents taking the kids for a ride......
my little DR has never sleeped outside before......:cold:

[Paladin]

so it will be like the parents taking the kids for a ride......
my little DR has never sleeped outside before......:cold:

I could buy this one so yours has a brother to keep it company!

http://www.trademe.co.nz/Trade-Me-Motors/Motorbikes/Motorbikes/Dual-purpose/auction-203083157.htm

or this one so there's an uncle around as well as the parents - the three DRBIGs could then surround the little DR to keep the wind chill off it!

http://www.trademe.co.nz/Trade-Me-Motors/Motorbikes/Motorbikes/Dual-purpose/auction-203798559.htm

Actually yours will look like a bit of a grown up teenager with the big Safari tank on!!!! ;)

[Aslan]

I could buy this one so yours has a brother to keep it company!

http://www.trademe.co.nz/Trade-Me-Motors/Motorbikes/Motorbikes/Dual-purpose/auction-203083157.htm



Actually yours will look like a bit of a grown up teenager with the big Safari tank on!!!! ;)

:Offtopic: Dave - the Hastings DR looks good - nice colour to :soon:

[.chris]

ok who's gotta spare bunk for me, i'll share cost.
i dont snore, dont fart and my shit dont stink so me b a good roomy.:innocent: :lol:

I have a spare, but I would like to see some references about your lack of farting/snoring before I offer you the room. :bleh:

[Paladin]

:Offtopic: Dave - the Hastings DR looks good - nice colour to :soon:

:Offtopic: Well if the hand is recovered and I make the RRRR event then might try and have a look at it, if its still about, when we are over that direction on the Saturday nite! (Thought you'd like that colour!) Had a little quick ride of Joe's DR on Saturday - it felt good!

[K slider]

Hi has anybody any suggestions of where to stay friday night for the out of townwers. Cheers Pete.

[MXNUT]

Mark, that looks like a great route you have planned, they are all wonderful roads to ride. I see the ride starts at 10 and you do say that it is fast paced, but knowing those roads and how slow a group can be I wonder if you might need a plan B if time runs out in the afternoon.
Recently a small group of us (6) did 450 kms between 9am and 6pm and that was a fastish pace with minimal stops and probably only 60% gravel (and easier roads than the ones you propose). I'm a little concerned you may find it's a long day with a bigger one the following on the 42 and Fishers.....

So, my 2c worth is to have an option for a short cut if it is needed, or an earlier start to take the pressure off.

Auckland to Otorohonga on friday....I will probably sort out some route for a midday departure from here if anyone wants a quick fang down the west coast.


lucky i taken a day off either side weekend, might need them......

maybe a good idea to take in account for slower rides, as roads are new to some people. just a thought......


There is that magic number again - 50kph total trip average. This is what we often manage down here in the SI with reasonably fast-ish tracks and not a lot of stops with smallish groups, generally less than 10. The only time I've managed to complete the DB1k (2008) we also did it with an average of 50kph (20 hours) - again with minimal stops. The "fast guys" (yes they are fast by adv riding standards) average was about 58/60kph total trip average and that was with 5 stops and fair going for it.

I don't mean to rain on your parade, and while I have no experiance of the King Country re tightness of the road, I reckon that using 50kph then add a couple of hours cause of the different riding speeds, large group and distance i.e. 427 kms will be about 9 hours + 2 i.e about 11 hours for the trip. So with a 10am start this will mean into Taumarnui at about 9pm so you then need to allow an hour for tea i.e. a 12 hour ride so 10pm arrive into Taumarnui. Hopefully I'm being pessimistic and this is not going to be a big deal but from experiance with organising many adv rides and dealing with large groups you never move as fast as planned.

Cheers R

Hey guys, all good points. I rode 2/3rds of the route in the rain on saturday and it took me 5 hours with short stops.:calm:
Reckon it should be do able by all in max of 10 hours

I have allowed for bailout points or roads to be skipped if we get too far behind time.

It would suit me to start the ride earlier than 10.00am but i was trying to allow enough time for those travelling on the saturday morning to get there on time.

The ideal end would be to arrive in taumarunui between 6-7pm. :buggerd:

What does everyone think, should we move the start time up to 9.00am

Still 1 bed and 1 matress / floor space available at my place for friday night :hug:


PS.......... Fast paced means not many latte stops :Pokey:

[marks]

Fast paced means not many latte stops :Pokey:

this could get ugly

[dino3310]

9 is sweet with me bro, but i live a little closer than most

[.chris]

9 is sweet with me bro, but i live a little closer than most

Could also do earlier, but what is the problem with riding till a bit later anyway?
I guess getting dinner could be tricky that late, unless we could book in somewhere, pretty sure most places would keep the kitchen open a bit later for 10+ hungry riders.

[Crisis management]

PS.......... Fast paced means not many latte stops :Pokey:

I can cope, I've got a 3 litre cup holder on the 990....no rough roads tho, I might spill some. :baby:


9am start is fine with me, I haven't quite worked out where friday night will end up being yet, details, details....

[MXNUT]

this could get ugly

It already has :argue:

[Paladin]

It already has :argue:

marks & I are gonna be cranky all day if we don't at least get a good latte first thing!!!! :crybaby:

[junkmanjoe]

oh mate you dont need that suff, just get a good hairy lemon up ya early.................:eek:

[junkmanjoe]

if theres enough interest im looking in to booking a 5 berth cabin at Otorohanga Holiday Park

so let me know if theres 4 other riders looking for a bed.

i think i have a piece of floor at motoxnut place at the moment, but keen to set up a cabin to help others out.
share costs.

joe.

[andy mac]

if theres enough interest im looking in to booking a 5 berth cabin at Otorohanga Holiday Park

so let me know if theres 4 other riders looking for a bed.

i think i have a piece of floor at motoxnut place at the moment, but keen to set up a cabin to help others out.
share costs.

joe.

I'm just about to sign up for this ride. So Joe, book a bed for me on Friday & I'm keen also for the Wanganui river ride. I would prefer to see the whole river road so i can cross it off the list of "been there done that".

Has anyone got a spare bed on Saturday at Taumaranui or I shall l book a cabin?

:zzzz: I don't snore, but definitely fart :zzzz:

[bart]

:corn::corn::corn::corn::corn::corn::corn::whistle :

[marks]

marks & I are gonna be cranky all day if we don't at least get a good latte first thing!!!! :crybaby:

you are confusing cranky with homicidal

[Aslan]

if theres enough interest im looking in to booking a 5 berth cabin at Otorohanga Holiday Park

so let me know if theres 4 other riders looking for a bed.

i think i have a piece of floor at motoxnut place at the moment, but keen to set up a cabin to help others out.
share costs.

joe.

Joe - please count me in for Otoronhanga Accommodation on Friday night also.

thanks Aslan

[junkmanjoe]

ok this is sounding a good idea.
so we hav filled 3 beds, two to go.
will get on the ph tomorrow and book a cabin...:done:

[MXNUT]

if theres enough interest im looking in to booking a 5 berth cabin at Otorohanga Holiday Park

so let me know if theres 4 other riders looking for a bed.

i think i have a piece of floor at motoxnut place at the moment, but keen to set up a cabin to help others out.
share costs.

joe.

Otorohanga camp ground is a nice & modern place.

Other thought may be to stay at Taumaranui both nights then you would not have to carry any gear with you on the Saturday. Otorohanga is only 1 hour and fifteen minutes away

[junkmanjoe]

ummm true.
would be nice to not get up and ride for a xtra hour then do a full day in the sadle.
ill free up my floor space at your house, and will go with the cabin for my bums sake....

we will all gather in otorohanga for start, is that correct.

thanks motoxnut for your thoughts......

[Paladin]

you are confusing cranky with homicidal

yeah that's WAAAY more accurate actually! :(

[Aslan]

ummm true.
would be nice to not get up and ride for a xtra hour then do a full day in the sadle.
ill free up my floor space at your house, and will go with the cabin for my bums sake....

we will all gather in otorohanga for start, is that correct.

thanks motoxnut for your thoughts......

Yes Joe - Otorohonga it is - will work on best route to Otorohonga from the South and come back to you - I plan on taking the Friday and Monday off to travel to and fro. Cheers Aslan

[junkmanjoe]

yes i have same days off as well.
andymac and my self are keen to travel the wanganui river road, as neather of us have been through there. pop out at Ohakune somewhere.then travel sthwy 4 north,
or could cover this area on our way south.
leave it in your hands.

[junkmanjoe]

okies ive 4 pre booked beds and theres one left.
ill be on the ph tomorrow to get this sorted.

[MXNUT]

Pete, i am still keen to do this on the friday as well as the Wanganui river Rd, could meet you guys at Matahiwi if you can organize access to the track ?? :blink:

[junkmanjoe]

i can only get a cabin for 4 beds, for friday night and with chaps who have pm me cabin is full. thanks chaps.

[Paladin]

i can only get a cabin for 4 beds, for friday night and with chaps who have pm me cabin is full. thanks chaps.

cheers for getting that organised RapaJoe!!!

[junkmanjoe]

u got that cheap DR yet.
the white one.

[andy mac]

For Rent: One spare bed at Taumaranui HP on Saturday. PM me.

[Paladin]

u got that cheap DR yet.
the white one.

errr no I haven't! Unless I secure a new job pretty darn quick, am gonna have to sell the KLX first to fund the new bike purchase I think! :msn-wink: Bloody recession..... grrrrrr! Actually the thought of being bike-less for any period of time I find quite disturbing now - how sad is that? Must be hooked on this adventure biking malarky! :yes:

[K slider]

Motoxnut Still working a route, not surewhich side to start from,we may need 4 blokes to get the big bikes through if things get greasy. cheers Pete.

[K slider]

When you quote on a post where do you put your new text as I always stuff it up. Cheers Pete.

[JATZ]

How much accom is there around these parts, I don't want to plan or book any thing at this stage ( I don't know what I'm doing tomorrow let alone 7 weeks time)
Probly come up to Wellytown on the thurs night, after that ??????

[junkmanjoe]

the places i have booked n to still had plenty beds avalable.

but its not a long weekend this year, as anzac falls on a sat.

catch up with andymac i think hes got a spare bed in his cabin.

[Underground]

Mmmm getting interested , going to be in Tauranga that week . Anyone know how long it takes to get from tauranga to the start point ?

[junkmanjoe]

my guess would be around hour and half.

[MXNUT]

When you quote on a post where do you put your new text as I always stuff it up. Cheers Pete.

Pete, click on the logo QUOTE at the bottom right of the post you wish to reply to.
When you have done this the text box will appear with the other persons post on it. The end of the post will have this [/QUOTE] as the last word.

Simply start typing you reply after that.Then you can check how your post looks by clicking on preview post at the bottom of the page. :done:

[MXNUT]

Mmmm getting interested , going to be in Tauranga that week . Anyone know how long it takes to get from tauranga to the start point ?


my guess would be around hour and half.

An Hour and a half would be a comfortable travel time


How much accom is there around these parts, I don't want to plan or book any thing at this stage ( I don't know what I'm doing tomorrow let alone 7 weeks time)
Probably come up to Wellytown on the thurs night, after that ??????

There are at least 2 other spare beds still available in the cabins at Taumaranui for the sat night.

Friday night accomodation has plenty of options which are unlikely to fill up as there is much nothing else going on in the area at the time. :doh:

[bart]

I'm half keen on this ride also, but like JATZ, can't commit so far out. I also don't know what I'm doing from week to week. In fact, I'd better finish organising the RRRR for next weekend. :lol:

[Underground]

OK Im in ,can you book me for one of those beds on the saturday night please ? Is bedding provided or do I have to lug a sleeping bag arround?
Be a shame to miss this bit of norf island exploring seeing Im going to be in the area ,just makes the holliday a bit longer.

[Aslan]

we have 3 - 4 spare beds, folk could stay Thursday night if like me they are planning on travelling North from Wellington on the Friday to reach Otorohonga on Friday night. Along with AndyMac, Paladin and JunkManJoe I'll be travelling up through the Whanganui National Park - River Road.

PM me if you need a bed on the Thursday night. cheers Aslan :banana:

[K slider]

we have 3 - 4 spare beds, folk could stay Thursday night if like me they are planning on travelling North from Wellington on the Friday to reach Otorohonga on Friday night. Along with AndyMac, Paladin and JunkManJoe I'll be travelling up through the Whanganui National Park - River Road.

PM me if you need a bed on the Thursday night. cheers Aslan :banana:Aslan you not keen on the Matahiwi. cheers Pete.

[Aslan]

Aslan you not keen on the Matahiwi. cheers Pete.

Yes please Pete - was waiting for you to come along - depending on your assessment of the degree of difficulty of that track (it's off the River Road isn't it?) will determine whether I bring the DR or 1150 - talk soon Cheers S :done:

[Aslan]

Aslan you not keen on the Matahiwi. cheers Pete.

Just had a look on Google maps - looks good - what's the distance Pete? - very tempting - cheers S

[K slider]

Just had a look on Google maps - looks good - what's the distance Pete? - very tempting - cheers SNo idea looks like about 50 ks.

[K slider]

I have spoken to the farm manager tonight he will confirm availability on the 24th this week he is not to keen on us going from river road to parapara road but rather the other way, I will speak again this week.

[Underground]

Im all sorted now , got a bed in andy mac's cabin . Now I spose someones going to tell me he snores and farts even louder than I do :no:
looking forward to checking out some new territory.

[junkmanjoe]

I have spoken to the farm manager tonight he will confirm availability on the 24th this week he is not to keen on us going from river road to parapara road but rather the other way, I will speak again this week.

was wondering if it would be possable to ride this on our way home. im very interested in riding it.

On the friday ill be just keen to make it to otorohanga in one piece.
just a thought.......:no:

[NordieBoy]

I'll just bring the little tent when I come up. Much easier.

[junkmanjoe]

I'll just bring the little tent when I come up. Much easier.

you must be a hard southerman.... good on ya mate....

[JATZ]

:argh:At this stage I'm out:weep:, baaaaad news on the home front.:angry:
Damn, gotta cancel my leave now. Just as well I didn't book the ferry

[dino3310]

:weep:bummer mate:weep:
would have been good to catch up.
hope all gets well and we'll catch ya next time.

[gunnyrob]

sorry team, I've got ANZAC Day committments, so wil be unable to make it. have a good ride!

[jafar]

Bit early for me to commit yet:corn::corn:

[Underground]

Sorry to hear you're out Jatz , we were getting quite a collection of southislanders attending ,come on the rest of you put your names forward ,you know you want to.

[K slider]

was wondering if it would be possable to ride this on our way home. im very interested in riding it.

On the friday ill be just keen to make it to otorohanga in one piece.
just a thought.......:no:We will have to come up with a plan closer to the time but I had planned another route home, If we leave early on Friday it shouldnt be to much of a mission and iff it gets to difficult we can allways turn back, not usually our way though ay.

[K slider]

I wonder if we could bribe someone to take a van or trailer from Otrahanga to Taumaranui with our gear, this would make the ride a lot more fun.

[NordieBoy]

I wonder if we could bribe someone to take a van or trailer from Otrahanga to Taumaranui with our gear, this would make the ride a lot more fun.

I'll see what Shane is up to :lol:

[junkmanjoe]

sorry to be a stick in the mud.
we also where thinking the forgotten world highway (43) home, subject to other riders thoughts, but as you say early days,
will just go with the flow.
its all new country in that aera, us small town fokes dont get out much..

[K slider]

sorry to be a stick in the mud.
we also where thinking the forgotten world highway (43) home, subject to other riders thoughts, but as you say early days,
will just go with the flow.
its all new country in that aera, us small town fokes dont get out much..Does this mean You are staying at the motoecamp sunday night as well.

[MXNUT]

We will have to come up with a plan closer to the time but I had planned another route home, If we leave early on Friday it shouldnt be to much of a mission and iff it gets to difficult we can allways turn back, not usually our way though ay.


YES - YES - YES

Make it friday so i can come too.

Sorry i forgot to say please. :bleh:

[MXNUT]

Just had a look on Google maps - looks good - what's the distance Pete? - very tempting - cheers S


No idea looks like about 50 ks.

Google maps says 21.4 kms, link below

http://maps.google.co.nz/maps?f=d&source=s_d&saddr=Matahiwi,+Manawatu-Wanganui+4576&daddr=-39.564875,175.267811&geocode=&hl=en&mra=dme&mrcr=0&mrsp=1&sz=14&dirflg=w&sll=-39.572087,175.234079&sspn=0.028317,0.087547&ie=UTF8&z=13

[K slider]

Does this mean You are staying at the motoecamp sunday night as well.You wont get stuck in the mud on the forgotton highway but we might:laugh:

[junkmanjoe]

Does this mean You are staying at the motoecamp sunday night as well.

not sure. depends on other riders thoughts, who are interested in this option.

[Aslan]

We will have to come up with a plan closer to the time but I had planned another route home, If we leave early on Friday it shouldnt be to much of a mission and iff it gets to difficult we can allways turn back, not usually our way though ay.


I'm a fan of doing this track that KSlider is keen to do - Matakriki? - in from the ParaParas out on the Whanganui River Road -if I've got it correct.

Consequently, I've revised my earlier intent of bringing my bimmer - I'll be wimping out and using the DR -so am on for the 42nd & Fishers also.

cheers Aslan

Joe and AndyMac - sorry if this seems selfish vis a vis your intent to ride the full River Road and also come back via Forgotten World highway - I've done both several time and this track of KSlider's is new for me :scooter:

[junkmanjoe]

ive plenty of time to ride eather of theses roads,
so ill play follow the leader and are also keen on a little spice on the way up.
count me in for the Matahiwi track, which ever way we run it.
its all good.
if kslider has taken the time to arange access to the track then im more than happy to ride along.

[junkmanjoe]

is it a private road that runs through farm land, or an old paper road, open to public.

[MXNUT]

I'm a fan of doing this track that KSlider is keen to do - Matakriki? -

I've done both several time and this track of KSlider's is new for me :scooter:

My thoughts exactly


is it a private road that runs through farm land, or an old paper road, open to public.

Private property with limited access means we have to do it when we get the chance :soon:

[junkmanjoe]

thats a good enough reason, its settled then.
WE DO IT....:chase:

[Box'a'bits]

I'm in for this run as well.

Anyone got spare cabin space at Otorahanga & Taumaranui for me? Please PM me. Otherwise I'll book these in a few days. I have taken Friday & Monday off, so plenty of time both sides of the ride. :banana:

K/slider - any firmer idea of the condition of the Matahiwi track? That area is papa / clay. Bog holes? How aggressive are we talking on tyres?.

As others have said, done the Forgotten Highway (& 42nd Traverse) before, and River Road many times. Both the F/H & R/Rd are well known tourist paths, so less challenging these days. I understand that the F/H is being progressively sealed....

[K slider]

is it a private road that runs through farm land, or an old paper road, open to public.Its A old paper road but has locked gates at either end.

[.chris]

Its A old paper road but has locked gates at either end.


I thought that paper roads had to have public access, eg gates, but no locked gates?

[K slider]

I thought that paper roads had to have public access, eg gates, but no locked gates?I suppose the land owner got sick of losing stock ect .There is a bridge that has to be maintained and if somebody goes off the edge he cops it.Any way they are locked.

[K slider]

I'm in for this run as well.

Anyone got spare cabin space at Otorahanga & Taumaranui for me? Please PM me. Otherwise I'll book these in a few days. I have taken Friday & Monday off, so plenty of time both sides of the ride. :banana:

K/slider - any firmer idea of the condition of the Matahiwi track? That area is papa / clay. Bog holes? How aggressive are we talking on tyres?.

As others have said, done the Forgotten Highway (& 42nd Traverse) before, and River Road many times. Both the F/H & R/Rd are well known tourist paths, so less challenging these days. I understand that the F/H is being progressively sealed....I am going to ring the farm manager tonight,from what he has told me treat it the same as Fishers track, if it rains its probably a no go, we will have to wait and see.

[Garry.W]

I am going to ring the farm manager tonight,from what he has told me treat it the same as Fishers track, if it rains its probably a no go, we will have to wait and see.

Pete, sounds as though a number of Wellingtonians are definites for this. I've managed a leave pass from Friday - Monday so, assuming it's okay with everyone else, am keen to tag along.

JG might come down from Auckland and meet up with us in Otorohanga, he should have his new F800GS by then.

I'll give you a ring.

[K slider]

Moto are you able to meet us on the Parapara road it makes the journey a bit longer but gives the river road virgins a taste of the upper gravel.
Looks like Garry is in to.
Nothings set in stone.
Cheers Pete.

[Garry.W]

Moto are you able to meet us on the Parapara road it makes the journey a bit longer but gives the river road virgins a taste of the upper gravel.
Looks like Garry is in to.
Nothings set in stone.
Cheers Pete.

Only thing set is I got four days off, prefer to spend it on the bike and the more gravel to cover the better. Talk to you later.
Garry

[MXNUT]

Moto are you able to meet us on the Parapara road it makes the journey a bit longer but gives the river road virgins a taste of the upper gravel.
Looks like Garry is in to.
Nothings set in stone.
Cheers Pete.

Para para Rd is fine with me, good to have Garry and his mate along.
The more the merrier :bleh:

[junkmanjoe]

i have thrown all my plans out the window so im good to explore, and will play follow the wize man, cauz he spose to know where we going....:scooter:

[marks]

i have thrown all my plans out the window so im good to explore, and will play follow the wize man, cauz he spose to know where we going....:scooter:

wot he sed

[jezzaNZ]

wot he sed

..........+1

[K slider]

Right this is what I have found out.
I have to sign a indemnety for us lot,the gates will be open at both ends if we need to turn back it wont be a problem.
The track can be driven over in a car when dry but is a bitch on a quad when wet and doesnt follow the road anymore but is now a farm track most of the way. The cocky says it is easier to navagate from Matahiwi {river road} to the Paraparas,so it may be bloody boring, or a repeat of the south coast.
Is there any consens {ideas} of accomodation for friday night.

[junkmanjoe]

K slider,

about the only place in otorohanga is the holiday park.

there is a back packers in waitomo, which is same price, per head.

we have a 4 berth cabin booked and paid, for friday night.
at holiday park, can put bikes in front of cabin.

catch up with bille 07-873-7253

[cooneyr]

Unfortunately El Scooto and I are out. Bit annoying as I've been wanting to get up that way and join you fellas for a year or so now but life has got in the way for this particular weekend.

Have a good one.
Cheers R

[MXNUT]

Unfortunately El Scooto and I are out. Bit annoying as I've been wanting to get up that way and join you fellas for a year or so now but life has got in the way for this particular weekend.

Have a good one.
Cheers R

:weep: Sorry to hear that Ryan, was looking forward to meeting u.
I am planning a holiday down there early next year to take in the Dusty Butt k10 and also the Port Nelson street races so will have to catch up then

[pampa]

Hi I'm interested to go but can't commit till last minute hope that's fine tho may be a problem with accommodation.

Cheers,
Pampa

[dino3310]

dont worry about a bed bro you can bunk with my DR under its cover but no hanky panky:bleh:, but seriously we'll find room if someone misses out on a cabin :niceone:

[NordieBoy]

There going to be tent room there?

[junkmanjoe]

we have gutters on the road side up here,
you can lay in there if you like.:cold:

[dino3310]

There going to be tent room there?

that time of year there should be heaps of sites available, could be pretty nippy though, always a spot in a cabin if need be

[NordieBoy]

that time of year there should be heaps of sites available, could be pretty nippy though, always a spot in a cabin if need be

I thought it was always summer in the North?

[MXNUT]

2 spare beds left in 2 different cabins that i know of, so we should be able to accomodate all inside.:zzzz:

[Garry.W]

2 spare beds left in 2 different cabins that i know of, so we should be able to accomodate all inside.:zzzz:

Thanks for your email. John and I now confirmed for this. Got beds at Otorohanga on the Friday night and KSlider has organised Saturday/Sunday nights for us in Taumaranui. Will find an adventurous route to and from Wellington, make it a great 4 day excursion. Look forward to seeing you.

Cheers
Garry

[Kokopelli]

Looks like a good ride, and I'll do my best to attend. If there is room left at Otorohonga, I'd be keen to get in.

I assume we'll do the 42nd from the Kapoor Rd end? I'd like do have done it both ways.

[dino3310]

I thought it was always summer in the North?

:laugh: nooo, only in the waikato

[young1]

Mark not sure if I will be there or not yet.

However what time do you think you would be at Awakino on the Saturday morning (sort of thinking that I could meet up with you around there or, near Ahititi turn off)?

[NordieBoy]

:laugh: nooo, only in the waikato

That's a poisonous spider isn't it?

[jafar]

That's a poisonous spider isn't it?

Not even, it's the name of a particularly nasty brand of beer that'll have you shitting through the eye of a needle in no time :gob:

[MXNUT]

Mark not sure if I will be there or not yet.

However what time do you think you would be at Awakino on the Saturday morning (sort of thinking that I could meet up with you around there or, near Ahititi turn off)?

Hi Mike, would be good to have you along if you can swing it.

Lunch stop at Piopio at 12-12.30ish then arriving at Awakino at 2-2.30pm.

Awakino beach is as far south as we are going on that Rd, we will not be going past Ahititti turn off ( dont want to poach Rds from the TTTTT ride ).

[young1]

Hi Mike, would be good to have you along if you can swing it.

Lunch stop at Piopio at 12-12.30ish then arriving at Awakino at 2-2.30pm.

Awakino beach is as far south as we are going on that Rd, we will not be going past Ahititti turn off ( dont want to poach Rds from the TTTTT ride ).

Cool thanks Mark that could fit in well, I suppose you will be doing Awakino for gas?

No problems getting accomodation in Taumarunui if I decide in next couple of weeks or so?

[MXNUT]

Cool thanks Mark that could fit in well, I suppose you will be doing Awakino for gas?

No problems getting accomodation in Taumarunui if I decide in next couple of weeks or so?

CORRECT ON BOTH COUNTS :yes:

[Box'a'bits]

Okay, so I have booked a standard cabin at Otorohanga. Room for one other person if you want to PM me. $26/night

Also booked a family cabin at Taumaranui. Room for 3 others. $20/night if we fill it. PM me if you want a room.

As always, snorers & those with unsavory habits :buggerd: seek elsewhere

[dino3310]

Okay, so I have booked a standard cabin at Otorohanga. Room for one other person if you want to PM me. $26/night

Also booked a family cabin at Taumaranui. Room for 3 others. $20/night if we fill it. PM me if you want a room.

As always, snorers & those with unsavory habits :buggerd: seek elsewhere

what about spanking :spanking:

[junkmanjoe]

na thats happens in our cabin.......:banana:

[.chris]

what about spanking :spanking:

Oh man, and I agree'd to share a cabin with you... My safe word will be KAWASAKI :P

Sounds like we have a good few for this ride, now all I need is a bike. :soon: But that is job for tomorrow.

[Box'a'bits]

what about spanking :spanking:

What is it with Hamiltonians, (& Aucklanders apparently)? :no: Spankings are fine, sweets...:hug:

[dino3310]

this is gonna be a fun ride;)

[NordieBoy]

I'm hoping to get to it but will only know closer to the date.

[junkmanjoe]

we got to try and out number them pesky ktm,s
keep the noisy klr,s at the back, let the DRbig lead the way. all the little dr,s up the front.... yip thats it, :2thumbsup

[dino3310]

we got to try and out number them pesky ktm,s
keep the noisy klr,s at the back, let the DRbig lead the way. all the little dr,s up the front.... yip thats it, :2thumbsup

i'll bugger that idea up cause i'm the nana at the back:scooter:

[NordieBoy]

Bugger. I'm out :(

Done the maths and it's not going to work.

[dino3310]

Bugger. I'm out :(

Done the maths and it's not going to work.

I'll second that BUGGER:(

i was going to shout you and Jame's a speight's too

[NordieBoy]

i was going to shout you and Jame's a speight's too

Phew! That was close!

[Paladin]

na thats happens in our cabin.......:banana:

:Oi: keep ya hands to yourself matey!!!

[Paladin]

we got to try and out number them pesky ktm,s
keep the noisy klr,s at the back, let the DRbig lead the way. all the little dr,s up the front.... yip thats it, :2thumbsup

There might even be an extra DR or BIG in there! :msn-wink:

[.chris]

There might even be an extra DR or BIG in there! :msn-wink:

Well I just +1'd to team KTM. So you better pick a side :sweatdrop

[Paladin]

Well I just +1'd to team KTM. So you better pick a side :sweatdrop

I think the lack of KTM's available in my price range at the moment has chosen a side for me! :msn-wink:

(But am keeping my eyes open just in case!)

[Underground]

Bugger. I'm out :(

Done the maths and it's not going to work.

Does that make me the sole mainland representative then ?

[JATZ]

Does that make me the sole mainland representative then ?

Do us proud there Underground


I'll second that BUGGER:(

i was going to shout you and Jame's a speight's too

If that had been a Hieniken, I might just have sold the kids and joined you fullahs.

Things may change, gotta shift house by the end of the month, we'll see what happens after that.

[junkmanjoe]

my beer fridge is full with hiny,
oh well if you cant come, guess ill give it to everyone else.

[dino3310]

There might even be an extra DR or BIG in there! :msn-wink:

just remember the orange and white DRbig's are the faster model

[Paladin]

just remember the orange and white DRbig's are the faster model

You baiting Jatz again - bad boy!

Would be kinda fun to see two orange & white ones parked next to each other on the King Country Ride!

we shall see, decisions, decisons............:wacko:

[MXNUT]

my beer fridge is full with hiny.......
What is your exact address again ??:beer: :beer: :beer: :beer:

[junkmanjoe]

see its true, my son even buys me the BIG hinys as well.

hay stop dribbling.......there plenty to go around...:eek:

[junkmanjoe]

Well I just +1'd to team KTM. So you better pick a side :sweatdrop

:Oi: them be riding words.....:2guns:
dont let me down, counting on you paladin.....

[Paladin]

:Oi: them be riding words.....:2guns:
dont let me down, counting on you paladin.....


I can't take the pressure man........:sweatdrop

Plus I'm sufferin withdrawals not getting out on the trails while this thumb heals! :no:

[dino3310]

see its true, my son even buys me the BIG hinys as well.

hay stop dribbling.......theses plenty to go around...:eek:

i hope you can get the fridge on the back for Taumaranui

[junkmanjoe]

if you can get one of them little moter cycle trailers, then..........YIP.......sure we can rig up a drawbar...

a little later up the line.....................

:Police: Harlo harlo, what we got here then, a little trailer full of green piss.... ill have that......:doh:

[dino3310]

:Oi: them be riding words.....:2guns:
dont let me down, counting on you paladin.....

i heard he was looking at a scrambler

[junkmanjoe]

is your self taken a day off eather side of the weekend.
friday/monday...

[dino3310]

is your self taken a day off eather side of the weekend.
friday/monday...

trying to bro, will depend on work

[junkmanjoe]

im sure we have a good handfull on R&R for a few extra couple days...... screw work mate....

[JATZ]

just remember the orange and white DRbig's are the faster model


Pffftt:girlfight:

One day I'll show you :mad:, blue and white's much more stylie anyway :bleh:

[junkmanjoe]

Things may change, gotta shift house by the end of the month, we'll see what happens after that [quote]


Hay JATZ If i bring our bulldozer down, how far will i need to shift your house :eek5:, then you can come up for a blast of a ride.
sound good.......:bash:

[JATZ]

Things may change, gotta shift house by the end of the month, we'll see what happens after that [quote]


Hay JATZ If i bring our bulldozer down, how far will i need to shift your house :eek5:, then you can come up for a blast of a ride.
sound good.......:bash:

Don't tempt me......

Landlord may have other ideas though

[Paladin]

[QUOTE=junkmanjoe;1979783]Things may change, gotta shift house by the end of the month, we'll see what happens after that

Don't tempt me......

Landlord may have other ideas though

Oh i think you should take Joe up on his offer....... anything to get 2 or 3 DR BIG's lined up together with lots of their little brothers! In fact we could just circle all the DR varieties around the Katooms! :msn-wink:

[Paladin]

[QUOTE=JATZ;1979815]

Oh i think you should take Joe up on his offer....... anything to get 2 or 3 DR BIG's lined up together with lots of their little brothers! In fact we could just circle all the DR varieties around the Katooms! :msn-wink:


On second thoughts better not as it might appear the DR's are paying hommage to the KTM's - that wouldn't do, now would it! :Oops:

[.chris]

[QUOTE=JATZ;1979815]

Oh i think you should take Joe up on his offer....... anything to get 2 or 3 DR BIG's lined up together with lots of their little brothers! In fact we could just circle all the DR varieties around the Katooms! :msn-wink:

Well we can easily spot the bullies of the group now. :bash:
But you better be nice or the Euro bikes might group up and we have our selves a showdown (thinking Anchorman Style)

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[Paladin]

Bloody brilliant! :laugh::laugh::laugh::laugh::laugh:

[Paladin]

i heard he was looking at a scrambler

Moi? :shifty:

How dare you!!!!! :bleh:

[junkmanjoe]

what was that movie called looks like a bit of a hoot..

[.chris]

what was that movie called looks like a bit of a hoot..

Anchorman: The Legend of Ron Burgundy (http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0357413/) its definately worth a watch if you like Will Ferrell stuff

[dino3310]

could be some boatraces coming on at Taumaranui to settle this

[junkmanjoe]

wonder how many kms we going to bang up on our travels.

[Paladin]

could be some boatraces coming on at Taumaranui to settle this

Hand out some of those smarties with the smiley face on - everything will be fine! :msn-wink:

[Paladin]

wonder how many kms we going to bang up on our travels.

Mark may have to change the name of the ride to the King Country 1K !!!! :cool:

Or maybe 2k at the rate we're adding on kms!!!! :clap:

(Please god let me have my bigger bike by then!) :cry:

[junkmanjoe]

or you better put some more FAT on ur ass, cuz you going to need it sitting on that needle all fkn day long.....:laugh:

[Paladin]

or you better put some more FAT on ur ass, cuz you going to need it sitting on that needle all fkn day long.....:laugh:

Then I'll need a bigger pair of bike trousers to accomodate it - you could lend me your spare pair, be a bit big but I could put up with it for one weekend! :shit:

[junkmanjoe]

they could double as a tent for you.

[Paladin]

they could double as a tent for you.

Oh I've been kicked out of the cabin have I? Nice mate you are!!!!!! :bleh:

[junkmanjoe]

its getting closer the mighty KCR 2K.....
wonder if i need some new nobbys to get me through the tricky bits........

[Paladin]

its getting closer the mighty KCR 2K.....
wonder if i need some new nobbys to get me through the tricky bits........

I've got some Trailwings with only 850k's on them - going cheap! :laugh: