SH16 to Wellsford & Pakiri on 4th June

**johnsf1980** · 30th May 2005, 14:58

Going to give it a go anyways... will be at Westgate Shell at 10

Update 02-06-05 : After discussions with Feint the meeting place has been changed to the Shell at Westgate. Meet there at 9:45 am and leave at 10:00 am latest

I cant post maps so if someone could post a map of where the Westgate Shell is at it would be most appreciated

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If the weather is fine (Im probably being a bit too optimistic about getting fine weather) I plan to ride on SH16 to Wellsford and then to Pakiri beach and back.

Never been to Wellsford or Pakiri before but Im told its a good ride

Anyone who wants to join in is welcome. Keep in mind tho that Ill be riding real slow... I dont go above 110!!

If others want to come along Ill sort out a meeting point, etc.

**FEINT** · 30th May 2005, 15:01

will you be going through Old North Road?

what time ???

**Motu** · 30th May 2005, 15:04

The last few km to Pakiri may still be gravel....

**Ixion** · 30th May 2005, 15:10

Originally Posted by Motu

The last few km to Pakiri may still be gravel....

One can always hope. It's getting hard to find now.

Depends which road you take. The one that goes to the maori place is sealed. But Pakiri Beach Road is gravel at the end. And there's a good stretch of gravel if you come through from Leigh.

And then if you keep going straight on the way back instead of turning left, theres a very good stretch of gravel and some excellent views. Well worth it.

**johnsf1980** · 30th May 2005, 15:18

Originally Posted by FEINT

will you be going through Old North Road?

what time ???

I guess we could meet up at the Repco in New Lynn at 9:30 am and then get onto SH16 from there leaving at 9:45 am?

Ive never been up to Wellsford and Pakiri before so Im just planning to ride up SH16 and then go via Helensville, etc... but Im open to suggestions if anyone knows a better more scenic route

**John** · 30th May 2005, 15:39

If its fine I will meet you all at the end of 16 to say hi...

**johnsf1980** · 30th May 2005, 19:11

Originally Posted by John

If its fine I will meet you all at the end of 16 to say hi...

Wont be riding if its not fine

So keeping fingers crossed for fine weather!

**Fart** · 31st May 2005, 18:15

If the weather is nice, I may join you guys.

**Madguitarist!** · 31st May 2005, 21:38

Good time to compare winter gear I reckon!!!

**Reno** · 31st May 2005, 22:08

My mates and i rode from West Harbour on Sunday, yes when it was pissing down, to the lookout just before Wellsford via SH16 then on the way back turned off at Kaukap on Kahiketia Flat Rd to the old SH1 then into the road that take you back to Kumeu via Riverhead. Even though it was raining it was worth and if its fine next time it will be even better.
For the next ride we might use Old North Rd, Peak Rd then SH16, we've heard it's a good route.
Enjoy the ride if you go... i'll see if the boys wanna go and get back to you.

**FEINT** · 31st May 2005, 23:58

If the weather is fine, I will be there along with a newbie. So I will be going slow... as usual

Do you have a map of the meeting place in New Lynn? Will you be going pass Westgate?

I wouldn't mind showing you the way up Old North Road if you want.

**johnsf1980** · 1st June 2005, 12:21

Im happy to go up via Old North Road as long as someone who knows the way comes along

Originally Posted by FEINT

If the weather is fine, I will be there along with a newbie. So I will be going slow... as usual

Do you have a map of the meeting place in New Lynn? Will you be going pass Westgate?

I wouldn't mind showing you the way up Old North Road if you want.

**ATYB** · 1st June 2005, 22:35

I'll be there with FEINT..... let hope that the weather is good... BTW am a beginner!

**Zapf** · 2nd June 2005, 00:32

Just a reminder to our new riders that please come along in FULL riding gear...
NO jeans, sneakers and likes.

Proper riding jacket / pants and boots for your own safety.