Easy (very) ride N of Akl on Sat/Sun?

**johannvr** · 9th June 2009, 20:31

Anyone keen to join on a very easy "coffee ride" kinda north of Aucks on Sat or Sun AM? Interested in having a look at the area west of Kaiwaka down Oneriri Rd where some sections are on sale. No fixed route / plan in mind & an easy trot in mind.

**Bass** · 10th June 2009, 12:16

Could be.
What's Crisis up to this weekend I wonder?

**Crisis management** · 10th June 2009, 12:27

Originally Posted by Bass

Could be.
What's Crisis up to this weekend I wonder?

Saturday, saving the entire population from drowning on the Waitemata (actually with the weather predicted, hoping for some decent 2 metre waves to see if we can get 4.5 tonnes and 450hp airborne)
Sunday...maybe, dependant on the penances demanded by the high commander but I think I am a couple of brownie points ahead at the moment.

Sounds a good idea, I will know definately by friday.

**3L4NS1R** · 10th June 2009, 14:47

If its on Saturday, I can make it. Fighting baddies on Sunday.

**johannvr** · 10th June 2009, 17:02

I'm Ok for either day at this point, so however it works out is fine by me, but probably would prefer Saturday if it comes down to a vote.

No fixed plan in mind & not intended to be a serious haul either - was thinking of leaving say from the BP on the motorway or near there (or Caltex on SH17 @ Dairy Flat is another option) around 8 or so, take whichever route north that comes to mind (one or 2 metal roads from Kaukaps through the hills that eventually kinda comes out near Warkworth), head north towards Kaiwaka (mostly tarseal unfortunately), west out towards Oneriri (gravel/metal) & sort of the same route south again - maybe get a few other metal roads across the hills from Puhoi (Krippner / Noakes Hill, sumthin like that

) back to Auckland - say around 14:00 or thereabouts? Ok if it's a tad later because of a coffee/beer stop somewhere

No 42nd Tarverse-type stuff, but hey - beats having to mow the lawn on Sat.

later

**johannvr** · 10th June 2009, 17:09

Originally Posted by Crisis management

Saturday, saving the entire population from drowning on the Waitemata (actually with the weather predicted, hoping for some decent 2 metre waves to see if we can get 4.5 tonnes and 450hp airborne)

That's exactly why I am not going to even try & put my little 4.5m fibreglass bucket with 90HP on the back out on the Waitemata / Whangaparaoa Bay, or anywhere else with possible 2m swells on Sat - I will single-handedly make up that "entire population that will have to be saved" bit ...

My tub depends on fair weather, especially with esteemed wifey & kiddo's on board, and that's been in short supply the last few weekends

Anyways - let's see how it pans towards the weekend?

**johannvr** · 10th June 2009, 17:10

Originally Posted by 3L4NS1R

If its on Saturday, I can make it. Fighting baddies on Sunday.

Keep me posted - also leaning towards Sat if it comes down to votes ...

**johannvr** · 10th June 2009, 17:11

Originally Posted by Bass

Could be.
What's Crisis up to this weekend I wonder?

Saving fishos & boaties on Sat looks like ... Stay in touch towards Fri & let's make final plans then if you keen to go?

**Bass** · 11th June 2009, 08:51

Originally Posted by johannvr

Saving fishos & boaties on Sat looks like ... Stay in touch towards Fri & let's make final plans then if you keen to go?

Roger that.
I have discovered that I quite enjoy gravel in the wet but the ride across Auckland is just a drag when it rains.

**3L4NS1R** · 11th June 2009, 10:32

Originally Posted by johannvr

Keep me posted - also leaning towards Sat if it comes down to votes ...

looks like its a weekend at home for me. Got the winning ticket last night, but it wasn't big wednesday. $150 for following too close...

**Crisis management** · 11th June 2009, 18:21

You will have to count me out as well, I have some family matters that need attending to on sunday so that's both days out for me.

Bugger (yet again!)

**Bass** · 13th June 2009, 13:35

I am in the same boat as Crisis unfortunately and will have to pass also.
However, I have done very little gravel north of Auckland and am keen to spend a day (or more) exploring with someone who knows where the good stuff is.

**kasper** · 13th June 2009, 17:41

Has this happened on Saturday or is ti going to be happening on Sunday?

if so when and where?

--kasper

**johannvr** · 14th June 2009, 16:13

Originally Posted by kasper

Has this happened on Saturday or is ti going to be happening on Sunday?

if so when and where?

--kasper

Sorry mate - didn't see your question earlier. Took advantage of yesterday's good weather & did it. Had a good run.

Often go for easy rides out & about in the hills just north of us here - will let you know.