The MAPMEA ride

[That looks like fun]

Just got back from a ride to Awakino, the pub is filling fast additional accomadation is avaliable
http://www.aatravel.co.nz/new-zealan...mmodation.html
Craig will run a courtesy shuttle from Mokau. Apparently there are cabins at Seaview Motor Camp as well, although Craig said they might be rustic
Mike and Phil, any ideas on a start time Saturday morning? And are you heading North or South from Awakino? I am going to ride up from Inglewood Sat morning. Its really getting quite exciting isnt it

[young1]

Update, I will also add this to the ride info

Phil and Dawn and Leanne and I plan to arrive at the Awakino Hotel at around 6.00pm on Friday 2.10.09.
It is advisable to fill up at the Awakino Petrol Station (approx 3km north of Awakino before checking in etc)
The ride will leave Awakino at 9.00am on Saturday 3.10.09 and head NORTH to the intersection of SH3 and Taumatamaire Rd, where we will meet MXNUT at around 9.20ish.
We will then ride head up Taumatamaire Rd and ride back towards Awakino.
We will ride past the Awakino Petrol Station and will head South over Mt Messenger to Urenui where there is another opportunity to fill up (Awakino to Urenui is approx 75km). We suggest that everyone leaves Urenui with a full tank.
We then head to Whangamomona for lunch, hope to arrive there around 1.30pm.
From Whanga we will go to Stratford via Makahu and Puniwhakau.
Stratford is another opportunity for gas. If you have small tanks (eg DRZ400s etc) you might want to carry some fuel with you.
Then if weather is nice up to the top car park on the mountain.
Then head to Inglewood for the overnight stop.

Sunday morning Phil has permission to go through a private road that sounds interesting and we will do a loop ending up back in Inglewood at 12ish. During that loop we will be going through Purangi so anyone wanting to head home via Whanga and Ohura or Taumarunui can leave the group there.

Phil will be the lead bike, I will be tail end Charlie. We will operate the corner man system. It is not a race, there is lots of good scenery so we will be making use of the opportunities to stop and look at it.

That is about it, I presume you have all sorted your accomodation at Awakino and Inglewood?

If you plan to leave the ride at any stage please make sure that Phil or I know as we will be keeping a count of the bikes to make sure that we don't lose anyone.

Any questions?

[That looks like fun]

See you at 9 on Saturday
Any riders coming from the South looking for a bed, tent site or tree to sleep under for friday night in Inglewood, pm me

[Rosie]

Apparently there are cabins at Seaview Motor Camp as well, although Craig said they might be rustic

We stayed there last year, and it wasn't too bad.

[hobbes]

C U all Saturday 9am.

[That looks like fun]

Which way you heading from hobbes? I was going to peel out of Inglewood about 7.30 ish and cruise up

[young1]

One week to go - bring it on!

[MXNUT]

1 x order of fine weather please

[That looks like fun]

the dust is settled

[Phreaky Phil]

the dust is settled

The lake is forming!!!!

[offrd]

Well, we might have a problem....

That is i might have a problem... thing with two wheels that means we dont have to walk, might not be available in time........

May be looking for a rental for this ride!

Honestly i am an old nana rider

[marks]

Honestly i am a HOON

fixed................

[offrd]

fixed................

Oh thanks Mark!

[hobbes]

Which way you heading from hobbes? I was going to peel out of Inglewood about 7.30 ish and cruise up

My bike will be getting so long overdue TLC, ie dealer service, on the Friday so i'll be coming down from Hamilton and stay the night in Te Kuiti or somewhere. Meet 9:20 at the road end.

PS: Anybody short of a bed for Saterday, I will have space to crash at my place...(S.end of NewPlymouth)

[young1]

I have just updated the first page (and the calendar thread to say)

So that I can keep track of where we are meeting people on Saturday. If (other than MXNUT or HOBBES who we are meeting at Taumatamaire Rd at 9.20ish) you not going to be leaving the Awakino pub with the group at 9.00am on Saturday morning but intend to meet up with us somewhere else please PM me. That way we won't lose you...