Naki Ride this year - Keen?

**marks** · 6th August 2009, 11:40

Originally Posted by young1

Actually there is an old swing bridge that is now closed to 4 wheel traffic that I would like to include in the route (although I need to check how wide the barriers are at each end - I do fit without panniers but not sure about with them!!)

Mike
even though we all know you have a fat orange arse we'll still ride with you - provided you bring the rum

**Cary** · 6th August 2009, 16:33

Originally Posted by young1

Actually there is an old swing bridge that is now closed to 4 wheel traffic that I would like to include in the route

Perfect for Iain's 950, the bridge will swing wildly so he will ride across straight as a die while the rest of us wobble across

**That looks like fun** · 6th August 2009, 17:20

Originally Posted by Phreaky Phil

Jury road has caused a lot of controversy over the years. While it is a road, it runs through TeWera forest. I'm not sure who controls the forest but it is not easy to get into. If you get permission you require something like $1000000.00 public liability insurance and last time we tried , the only time we could get in was over winter. In the summer its too dry and no one gets in. Some years ago "Diesel" tried to use the paper road method to gain access for a tunnel tour and the forestry got shitty and said they had survey proof that the road as it exists does not follow the "paper road" and if he used the road they would do him for trespassing. John Nicholson got involved and managed to pull some strings and calm things down and Diesel was able to use it. When I set out the Briiton ADV ride some years ago we managed to gain permission by using the TeWera camp as a base. Last time I enquired this approach didnt work.IMHO Its NOT worth the trouble unless your running a big ride.

Cheers for that Phil, came across it the other day listed in a Mountain Bike trails book but thought that I had better check before I went out there exploring

We know how sensitive and easily upset some who are on the other side of the fence can be he said with all due respect

**young1** · 7th August 2009, 08:38

We are looking to hold this ride on Saturday 3 and Sunday 4 October.

Just sorting out accomodation options at the moment, but we will stay at the Awakino pub on Friday 2.10.09. As those who have stayed there before know this is a great place to start a ride, good food, accomodation and prices!

There will be a visit to the iconic Whangamomona pub for lunch and for those of you who want there will be a chance for a quick look at the world famous Whanga Road.

Saturday night we are looking at staying at a former convent, yes I know that may be a problem for you sinners who ride BMWs!!!

Again a good mix of gravel and tar seal.

Once we have it confirmed I will post a new thread etc with details of how to book your accommodation.

For now though if you are going to do this ride can you reply to this so we can get an idea of numbers.

Mike and Phil

**Cary** · 7th August 2009, 08:56

Dam! more days off i'll have to take. 90% sure i'll be there.

Some one has to say it so that i'll be the 3 & 4 Oct?

**johannvr** · 7th August 2009, 12:41

Yep, I agree Cary - Saturday 3 & Sunday 4 October it must be for this year

Either way - I'm in for now Mike

**young1** · 7th August 2009, 13:13

I wondered what you guys were on about and then I realised...

Dates have been corrected.

MXNUT I have your message, it would be good to see you both here!

**young1** · 9th August 2009, 17:35

There doesn't seem to be much interest?

Pics from a ride today with Phreaky Phil.

First pic, Phil playing on the beach, 2nd the track up off the beach and the third a coffee stop in Okato.

**offrd** · 9th August 2009, 17:48

Well once i buy a bike in the next few weeks, i will be in with the better half! so will my brother on his WR450, he might not realize it yet, but he will be going too!
Will Phil be bringing his better half? what about Rosie?

**ducatijim** · 9th August 2009, 18:25

Oh well, I'll have to pass with those dates...will be back in the territory then on our way down to Melbourne.

Prolly just as well...seems a scrap could brew over some folks insistance that they should be able to ride some so-called 'paper road'!!!! ( would be good to know, honestly, how most townies would like all sorts of odd-bods traipseing thru 'their' backyard if there was a public easement or such like thru it?

It would be a very differant story thens my guess!!!

**That looks like fun** · 9th August 2009, 19:02

Originally Posted by ducatijim

Oh well, I'll have to pass with those dates...will be back in the territory then on our way down to Melbourne.

Prolly just as well...seems a scrap could brew over some folks insistance that they should be able to ride some so-called 'paper road'!!!! ( would be good to know, honestly, how most townies would like all sorts of odd-bods traipseing thru 'their' backyard if there was a public easement or such like thru it?

It would be a very differant story thens my guess!!!

No further public discussion from me on this issue
Sorry to Mike and Phil for getting this involved in this thread