Getting to and from the MMMMM for those coming from the South - 30 July and 2 August

[Aslan]

Greetings - I have in mind a leisurely ride on Friday leaving the Lower Hutt around 9am with route to MMMMM start (mid Napier Taupo Highway) being determined by the weather on the day - if there's snow and ice forecast for the Central Plateau I'll be going via the Hawkes Bay.

Weather permitting I'd favour a leisurely ride up the Whanganui River Road to Raetehi and on to MMMMM (River Lodge in my case) - and no I don't have the confidence to punt my 'leven fiddy through the 42 Traverse on the way!

On the way home on Sunday PM I'm keen to head around the East Coast from Opotiki straight after lunch stopping enroute for the night and making the rest of the journey home on Monday.

If this has appeal to you - and you're up for my relaxed pace of riding then I'd be pleased to have you hook up. Respond here or send me a PM to agree the details.

Oh - and yes I should mention I'll be looking to do this ride on a 'budget' approach to meals and accommodation.

Looking forward to a great weekend at the MMMMM - cheers Aslan aka Stephen O

[Eddieb]

Hi Stephen

There's a group already going the same way, but leaving Plimmerton at 8am.

I'm likely to meet that group and I think the plan is to meet Joe and Gerard around Bulls / Sanson 10ish to then head to Wanganui and up the river.

I'm sure Joe will be along soon enough with the details.

[Box'a'bits]

And another group of us heading up the Wairarapa Friday, to stay the night in Napier.

[junkmanjoe]

yep....friday as far as i know, at this stage,

welly boys leave plimmerton 8ish, me and ant heading for palmerston north to hook up with Gerald then on to meet the welly crew at sanson.
more than likely Wanganui river road, as is great trip north, one of our good remaining gravel roads..
we based in taupo friday night.

Aslan after the MMMM on the sunday arvo, a small group of us going east cape, hicks bay sunday night,monday, looking to visit the cape light house and the longest wooden wharf at tolaga bay, i think its in this area...subject to time camp, at mahia beach or further south.. possibly the motor camp we stay at north of napier..tuesday, ride home maybe gental annie, to be decided..

Going to be a blast..

JMJ

[Aslan]

thanks Eddie, Steve & JMJ for your responses - I'll prolly head out to the Plimmerton meeting place at 8am Friday unless I decide to go via Hawkes Bay.

As for East Coast - those of you planning on taking Mon & Tues off have the right idea - however I need to get home Monday so my trip won't be taking as much time to take in the sights of the East Coast.

Ciao Aslan

[Howie]

Hi Stephen

There's a group already going the same way, but leaving Plimmerton at 8am.

I'm likely to meet that group and I think the plan is to meet Joe and Gerard around Bulls / Sanson 10ish to then head to Wanganui and up the river.

I'm sure Joe will be along soon enough with the details.

thanks Eddie, Steve & JMJ for your responses - I'll prolly head out to the Plimmerton meeting place at 8am Friday unless I decide to go via Hawkes Bay.

As for East Coast - those of you planning on taking Mon & Tues off have the right idea - however I need to get home Monday so my trip won't be taking as much time to take in the sights of the East Coast.

Ciao Aslan

Well I'll probably miss out on meeting up with you guys Friday morning, as I am at work until 11.30 unless I can con management into letting me have the whole day off which isn't looking likely ( read that as a project I'm involved in is past it's due date and not complete).

I would be keen for joining you for a trip around the east cape on the Sunday afternoon Aslan, as I also need to be back in Wgtn for Tuesday Morning.

Now I just have to organise some accommodation in Taupo, might give that lodge clint mentions a ring and see if they still have some vacancies
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[Taz]

Well I'll probably miss out on meeting up with you guys Friday morning, as I am at work until 11.30 unless I can con management into letting me have the whole day off which isn't looking likely ( read that as a project I'm involved in is past it's due date and not complete).

I would be keen for joining you for a trip around the east cape on the Sunday afternoon Aslan, as I also need to be back in Wgtn for Tuesday Morning.

Now I just have to organise some accommodation in Taupo, might give that lodge clint mentions a ring and see if they still have some vacancies
.

That's a nasty cough you've got there mate Get the hint?

[Waihou Thumper]

ALL of ya.......Have a fantastic weekend! Be Safe and enjoy the roads, the wintery conditions and the hospitality! I really, really wish I could make it......I will be travelling down the North Island with a empty trailer to uplift a new mount... The timing was a bit off as it happens and I was hoping to christen her on the MMMMM.......Bugger!

[Aslan]

ALL of ya.......Have a fantastic weekend! Be Safe and enjoy the roads, the wintery conditions and the hospitality! I really, really wish I could make it......I will be travelling down the North Island with a empty trailer to uplift a new mount... The timing was a bit off as it happens and I was hoping to christen her on the MMMMM.......Bugger!

enjoy the new ride Mark - thanks for the best wishes - cheers Aslan

[Aslan]

I would be keen for joining you for a trip around the east cape on the Sunday afternoon Aslan, as I also need to be back in Wgtn for Tuesday Morning.

Now I just have to organise some accommodation in Taupo, might give that lodge clint mentions a ring and see if they still have some vacancies
.

Hi Howie - look forward to making the return journey with you Paul - as for the Lodge - that's where I'm staying on Fri night - Ciao Aslan

[GSers]

yep....friday as far as i know, at this stage,

welly boys leave plimmerton 8ish, me and ant heading for palmerston north to hook up with Gerald then on to meet the welly crew at sanson.
more than likely Wanganui river road, as is great trip north, one of our good remaining gravel roads..
we based in taupo friday night.

Aslan after the MMMM on the sunday arvo, a small group of us going east cape, hicks bay sunday night,monday, looking to visit the cape light house and the longest wooden wharf at tolaga bay, i think its in this area...subject to time camp, at mahia beach or further south.. possibly the motor camp we stay at north of napier..tuesday, ride home maybe gental annie, to be decided..

Going to be a blast..

JMJ

Hey Joe and Ant see you friday am about 20 mins from here to Bulls but depends on how many times Joe wants to ride around the square to show off those panniers he's got. Do you guys want a tostie sandwich with your coffee to warm you up when you get here? Could always do the Turikina Valley road from Marton a lot more gravel than the river road just a thought. GSers

[Ant]

Hey Joe and Ant see you friday am about 20 mins from here to Bulls but depends on how many times Joe wants to ride around the square to show off those panniers he's got. Do you guys want a tostie sandwich with your coffee to warm you up when you get here? Could always do the Turikina Valley road from Marton a lot more gravel than the river road just a thought. GSers

Hi there GSers, toastie and coffee sounds like a great idea may even have time for a couple while Joe wears a track round the square
I'm easy as to which way we go...lots of gravel sounds good tho.

[junkmanjoe]

oh ant dont tell evey one your easy, they all be lining up for a ride......

if you want a toasty pie, we have to leave early...

[nothingflash]

Hi all... where is the meeting place at Plimmerton?

[X.T.C]

Hi Guys......Keen to join you all from Plimmerton at 8:00am Friday as well .

Please let us know the meeting place. Saw the vid on YouTube Eddie so looking forward to it.... just hope I can keep up with you seasoned veterans...

Cheers
Glenn