Newby-friendly Raglan adv ride - 3, 4, 5 December

**tri boy** · 14th October 2010, 17:08

Ok gang, another newby adv ride around the Raglan area is under way in December.

Plan is to make your way to the Kopua Holiday Camp Ground,
http://www.raglanholidaypark.co.nz/R...ID=21978_.html,
and settle in for drinkies on Fri night.

Various food options are available, from greasies, through to quality dining, (Waikato Style).
A quick stagger across a bridge has you smack bang in downtown Raglan.

Saturday morning, the ride will be a mix of gravel and seal riding, (so that new to adv rides arn't intimidated).

Some sight seeing at various stop offs.

The afternoon will take in various roads to other interesting areas, including the option of "Slippery Creek".

Some of us know this little area as an ego burster,

but there is no need to challenge yourself if you feel that it might be a bit much, as the road is now repaired.

Saturday night will see us back at the Kopua Camp, (so there is no need to lug all your gear on the Sat ride).

Sunday will be another relaxed morning of riding, before we all start to split for home.

I have secured two tourist flats at the Kopua ground, but if you want other accom, like tent sites, please book sepereatly.
My accom booking has room for about ten people.
The backpacker accom is fully booked out, but kitchen cabins and one Motel unit is still available,so don't take too long.

There is other accomodation in Raglan if the campground books out of what you need, so contact the local infomation centre.

No worries with fuel supply, even for smallish tanks. If you can get 100kms from a tank, you will be sweet.

There are very experienced muppets on this ride, to help with any flat tyres etc,

but please work out your own tube/chain link/tool kit etc requirements.

Also, please post your attendance on the Calendar link
http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/ca...010-12-4&c=all
If you have to pull out of attending the ride, please delist your name in the calendar.

This is a social get together. NOT an organised event.
Please understand that you are responsible for your own actions, and that the areas we will be travelling in are public access areas.
No liability will be accepted by myself.

So, let the general chatter and trash talk start.
Ask any newby Q's you like, oh KTM riders are responsible for dishes, chain lubing, and any slave labour required.

As you were.

**tinlizzie** · 14th October 2010, 18:35

not having done one of these rides before -would there be any problems with only doing half a day on the sat? I'm simply not fit enough to do the full day, but the experience would be good.

I don't agree with this idea of KTM rriders being the general slave labour either.

**dino3310** · 14th October 2010, 18:54

Originally Posted by tinlizzie

not having done one of these rides before -would there be any problems with only doing half a day on the sat? I'm simply not fit enough to do the full day, but the experience would be good.
I don't agree with this idea of KTM rriders being the general slave labour either.

IMHO Half days are cool, always good to meet fellow KBers.

normally the only slave labour is pushing other KTMs

as for not fit enough.... that describes half of us

i normally struggle to get my fat arse home after a 3dayer.

summer coming up so quite often theres day and half day rides out towards the coast

**Crisis management** · 14th October 2010, 19:11

I might turn up or the saturday (after all the kitchen bitching is done) as I can't do the weekend, I'll let you lot know nearer the time.

**tri boy** · 14th October 2010, 19:19

Hi tinlizzie

The ride is very adaptable, my partner kanny has given me strict instructions to make it fun and enjoyable for those less experienced, so think of it as fun with a few optional bits thrown in.

There will be breaks for refreshments etc and absolutely no pressure to ride at anything above what you feel comfortable with.
Only selected KTM riders will be chosen for slave labour

(they know who they are)

**Rosie** · 15th October 2010, 07:05

Our bikes will still be on holiday in the south island that weekend

Anyone got a couple of bikes they'd like to lend us?

**SUZI GIRL** · 17th October 2010, 13:01

Booked at the camp ground for Saturday night.

Just need someone to get a new wof on the bike and then im all ready to go.

**wysper** · 17th October 2010, 17:15

what time do you think you will be setting off on saturday morning?

**That looks like fun** · 17th October 2010, 18:41

Will small slaves be avaliable for uprighting bikes whats lying down?

Booked and ready

I have a spare bike in the shed Rosie (you would look good on a Boulevard) but my Suzy says you cant have it as you will get stones in the belt

Whats a belt for

**Taz** · 17th October 2010, 18:52

Originally Posted by That looks like fun

Whats a belt for

Tying you wife to the headboard silly.....

**Cary** · 17th October 2010, 18:56

Originally Posted by Rosie

Our bikes will still be on holiday in the south island that weekend

Anyone got a couple of bikes they'd like to lend us?

Not sure I'm going to make this ride as not supposed to finish work till 7am Sat morning and got Bon Jovi Sunday arvo but I may try to meet up somewhere Sat arvo. Be last minute for me.

However, the XR is avaliable as i'll be on the Tiger

Course I could use the XR and you n Clint on the Tiger......

**trustme** · 18th October 2010, 07:30

Unlikely starter. Dr says if I bugger my shoulder any further I will be in serious doo doo. Road riding only for me for the next few months.

Hope it all goes well .
Noobs, you will have a ball.