Cary's Catered Coromandel Campout (12-13 March 2011)

**Devil** · 1st March 2011, 07:19

Originally Posted by c.h.r.i.s

On that note, I am new to the coromandel, can anyone recommend the best way to get to up to fletchers bay?

Are you serious?
Boy have YOU been missing out.

Well if you want to mimic the route of the ride, it's not a confusing one.
Left at Kopu, right at Tapu (tapu-coroglen road), left at the end next to the pub, up the coast till you get to the 309 road (left turn) which takes you back across to the west coast again, then head for colville from there, upwards and onwards!

**clint640** · 1st March 2011, 08:11

Originally Posted by junkmanjoe

there is............

whats up port charles way, is it worth a look up there on our way up...( friday off work

)
any one been through the motu lately

JMJ

Haven't been through for a while but there were some hell thunderstorms over the weekend so expect some damage. Damage from the storms a few weeks back is also still apparent in places on the main roads around here so the Motu probably still has a few missing bits & slips. All good fun.

If you don't make it as far as Coro Friday you are welcome to come stay at my place.

Cheers
Clint

**junkmanjoe** · 1st March 2011, 17:33

thanks clint..

i very keen to see as much of the coro as possible, never been up there.. we may just ride straight to waihi have a looky up the east side and try make camp up top friday.....

not sure what sort of pace my other rider will keep this will be his first adventure outing.

JMJ

**Devil** · 2nd March 2011, 11:49

Going to try out a pair of the Mitas E-10's on this trip. See how they go.

On that note, anyone want a couple of 140/80x17 E-09 rears? One prob 75% tread left, the other 50%.

**NordieBoy** · 2nd March 2011, 17:06

Originally Posted by Devil

On that note, anyone want a couple of 140/80x17 E-09 rears? One prob 75% tread left, the other 50%.

Ow much mister?

**Devil** · 2nd March 2011, 17:31

$100 for the pair ono.
Also a 150/70x17 tourance exp that'd have probably 40% tread left.
See pic. Dont worry about the cobwebs heh, they've been sitting in the garage for a while!

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**Taz** · 3rd March 2011, 12:09

Put up the kitchen/communal tent today to ensure I had every thing needed. This ones bigger than last time. That's the one we used last time lying next to it.

**junkmanjoe** · 3rd March 2011, 18:22

thats an old skool tent,,, the best ones...
i could put my tent in side your tent...

cool..

JMJ

**Taz** · 3rd March 2011, 19:23

Yeah local scouts were chucking them in the bin so I rescued one. The other one I have is a mint Farmers Trading Co 8x8.

. Bound to be spare room in this tent for the odd camper on the weekend.

**.chris** · 4th March 2011, 09:07

Originally Posted by Taz

Yeah local scouts were chucking them in the bin so I rescued one. The other one I have is a mint Farmers Trading Co 8x8.

. Bound to be spare room in this tent for the odd camper on the weekend.

What about room for our bikes?

**Taz** · 4th March 2011, 09:12

Originally Posted by c.h.r.i.s

What about room for our bikes?

Damn - Hadn't thought of that!. Back to the planning

**.chris** · 6th March 2011, 21:23

Originally Posted by Cary

p.s. Not that I don't want company but if some do make it up Fri and don't want to do the return trip Sat morning the kayak and rod will be there if you wanna catch us some fish for dinner......... (or like me, attempt it!)

I might be there on friday afternoon, if I BYO food can I please use the BBQ facilities for friday night? (save me having to bring a cooker of my own just for friday night).

Would suit me nicely to leave all the gear there and not have to lug it around for the saturday ride.

**junkmanjoe** · 6th March 2011, 22:58

sorry chaps i wont be making this trip,, sumthing shitty has happened...so have to sort that out....

might give up bikes and buy a airoplane......might have more luck...

JMJ