Northern Exposure Tour 2010

[Cristian]

Looks like we have a spare bed going

Dude how'd you manage to break the arm?

I will take his bed. I wanted to go in this trip but I didn't know about it until today. So I think is my luck to have acomodation at this stage. Thank you.

[OutForADuck]

I will take his bed. I wanted to go in this trip but I didn't know about it until today. So I think is my luck to have acomodation at this stage. Thank you.

and Pumba your bodies not even cold yet

Was hoping to buy you a beer last night.... you were missed mate.

P.S. the rumours I was just wanting to hear the "story"are all rubbish..... but come to think of it......

[Pumba]

Was hoping to buy you a beer last night.... you were missed mate.

Hows that for careing. Had vehicle troubles i.e I dont own an auto and my sister is acting like a bitch and not wanting me to have the only one mum and dad own. put dont worry problem sorted I now have a set of wheels

[OutForADuck]

Cool.. might see you next Thursday then....

Hey I think Christian really cared about the bed

[Qkchk:Me]

Only a couple of weekends to go...........

It has been validated that all the cabins have now gone, so if you intend on coming and haven't yet booked a room, you have 4 options left:

1. Bring a tent and sleeping bag!
2. Book a motel in Kaitaia (and meet us at designated points)
3. Just join us for a half day ride on either the Saturday or the Monday
4. Perform sexual favors to gain a bed

[geoffm]

I might have to bail out of his trip (first one I have missed :-(
It was an extremely expensive Christmas with lots of bills :-(

[Qkchk:Me]

No problems Geoff - start saving up for Queens Birthday (KB Gathering in Turangi)

[bigkev]

I was up there last week ONLY ABOUT 6km of gravel left and is work is going on now so more seal will probably be down before the tour.
One thing to note is where there is no seal the road is in various stages of prep some parts smooth some still a base course.

NOTE: The last 18kms or so to the Lighthouse IS IN GRAVEL! They are doing extensive road works up there to put it all into tarseal (due to be finished in a couple of years) but its still very rideable.

Pretty sure its only the last couple of k's left unsealed now, will try and find out and keep you posted

[insomnia01]

I was up there last week ONLY ABOUT 6km of gravel left and is work is going on now so more seal will probably be down before the tour.
One thing to note is where there is no seal the road is in various stages of prep some parts smooth some still a base course.

Thats good to hear seeing I will be up there at the end of Feb

[BASS-TREBLE]

What's the current head/bike count if I may ask???

[Qkkid]

What's the current head/bike count if I may ask???

16 at mo i think

[Qkchk:Me]

16 at mo i think

More always turn up on the day - Quite a few have shown interest that they may join us for the leg up through the Waipora Forest.

[Qkchk:Me]

Rightio. Have spent some time with Google maps and have produced a outline of Day 1, 2 and 3

Day 1 Map

Day 2 Map

Day 3 Map

These have all the details on where we are going - which roads and where the fuel / food stops are. Should find it informative.

[Qkchk:Me]

These have all the details on where we are going - which roads and where the fuel / food stops are. Should find it informative.

You are welcome to print these out but we will be using the pointer system to guide everyone, so not a big deal.

[wynw]

If anyone is after more corners on the monday the coast road from Russel could be worth a thought,( some nice beaches and scenery and did i say corners).
Will try and catch you guys somewhere along the way.