The ride back to Aucks from Paeroa

**wanpo** · 21st February 2011, 14:33

I went down to the Battle of the Streets with a fellow biker (a less experienced L-plater), we were exhausted after the ride to Paeroa (went via Maraetae, Miranda) + all day scorching in the sun, so we opted for the easy ride back to Aucks via SH2+SH1.

After 30 mins of overheating, waiting in traffic (the other rider wasn't comfortable lane splitting) pulled over, explained I couldn't stand waiting in the traffic and I was heading back towards where we came from to go back via Miranda. Had an awesome ride back and stopped in Kaiaua for Fish + chips.

Anyone else do the same, or end up in a whole lot of traffic?

**Latte** · 21st February 2011, 14:43

Originally Posted by wanpo

I went down to the Battle of the Streets with a fellow biker (a less experienced L-plater), we were exhausted after the ride to Paeroa (went via Maraetae, Miranda) + all day scorching in the sun, so we opted for the easy ride back to Aucks via SH2+SH1.

After 30 mins of overheating, waiting in traffic (the other rider wasn't comfortable lane splitting) pulled over, explained I couldn't stand waiting in the traffic and I was heading back towards where we came from to go back via Miranda. Had an awesome ride back and stopped in Kaiaua for Fish + chips.

Anyone else do the same, or end up in a whole lot of traffic?

Leaving we cut west through some back roads and ended up near gordonton, then decided to go cross the river at ngaruawahia and head up that way. Did miranda and waihi on the way down. Good day

**Whynot** · 21st February 2011, 14:45

Originally Posted by wanpo

I went down to the Battle of the Streets with a fellow biker (a less experienced L-plater), we were exhausted after the ride to Paeroa (went via Maraetae, Miranda) + all day scorching in the sun, so we opted for the easy ride back to Aucks via SH2+SH1.

After 30 mins of overheating, waiting in traffic (the other rider wasn't comfortable lane splitting) pulled over, explained I couldn't stand waiting in the traffic and I was heading back towards where we came from to go back via Miranda. Had an awesome ride back and stopped in Kaiaua for Fish + chips.

Anyone else do the same, or end up in a whole lot of traffic?

you passed me in the cage, took us 2.5 hours to get back.

**wanpo** · 21st February 2011, 14:51

Originally Posted by Whynot

you passed me in the cage, took us 2.5 hours to get back.

Did I pass you both ways? (I was on a silver/black Fireblade, the other rider was on a Red Ninja 250)

I gave a couple of bikers a "Do a U-Turn" hand gesture, but not sure if anyone picked up on it.

Before getting stuck there, we had an awesome ride out to Waihi->Whakatane->Kopu

**nodrog:Me** · 21st February 2011, 14:58

Originally Posted by wanpo

Anyone else do the same, or end up in a whole lot of traffic?

Not us. We are smart, so we live in Tauranga instead.

Fanny.

**Whynot** · 21st February 2011, 15:01

Originally Posted by wanpo

Did I pass you both ways? (I was on a silver/black Fireblade, the other rider was on a Red Ninja 250)

I gave a couple of bikers a "Do a U-Turn" hand gesture, but not sure if anyone picked up on it.

Before getting stuck there, we had an awesome ride out to Waihi->Whakatane->Kopu

yep saw you both ways, regretted not taking the bike but had other reasons.

**Maha** · 21st February 2011, 15:13

I rode the shoulder from about Maramarua golf course to the Pink pig at around 50kph..

**Laava** · 21st February 2011, 15:43

Yip, back up the east coast for us too and then NW to SH16 to wellsford then SH1 to Whangas. Was going to do Mangawhai as well but officer dibble put a stop to that.

**Gone Burger** · 21st February 2011, 15:48

I rode back to Wellington last night. Started off hot at 5pm, but had to layer up after dark as it got fricken COLD! And going through the Desert Road the heavens opened up and heavy rain made me wet in minutes (decided to tempt fate on that beautiful weekend and leave the wet weathers behind... I sure asked for it!

). Came across a flipped truck on desert road in the rain about 8.30pm and had to wait for about 20 minutes in the rain for them to clear it. But, it was crystal clear from that point on, just cooooold. Burnt my hands with the hot grips up too high. Egg!

Took some of the back roads down and had a blast... nearly had the road to myself the whole way... AWESOME ride. Slow back to Auckland huh? Should have come south with me

**Maha** · 21st February 2011, 16:02

Originally Posted by Katiepie

I rode back to Wellington last night. Started off hot at 5pm, but had to layer up after dark as it got fricken COLD! And going through the Desert Road the heavens opened up and heavy rain made me wet in minutes (decided to tempt fate on that beautiful weekend and leave the wet weathers behind... I sure asked for it!

). Came across a flipped truck on desert road in the rain about 8.30pm and had to wait for about 20 minutes in the rain for them to clear it. But, it was crystal clear from that point on, just cooooold. Burnt my hands with the hot grips up too high. Egg!

Took some of the back roads down and had a blast... nearly had the road to myself the whole way... AWESOME ride. Slow back to Auckland huh? Should have come south with me

What time did you get home?....
Hot day all round really, thats why I tried to start a wet t shirt comp in the pits...
We had a northland chap call in here at about 9.30pm on his way home, all he was wearing was a singlet and hoodie...gave him a coffee and news paper to shove down his front and he was on his way.

**Squiggles** · 21st February 2011, 16:20

Took the guidance of the gps and missed 95% of the traffic

**Gone Burger** · 21st February 2011, 16:23

Originally Posted by Maha

What time did you get home?....
Hot day all round really, thats why I tried to start a wet t shirt comp in the pits...
We had a northland chap call in here at about 9.30pm on his way home, all he was wearing was a singlet and hoodie...gave him a coffee and news paper to shove down his front and he was on his way.

Question is Maha... did you WIN the wet t-shirt comp? I'd vote for you!

I stoppped for half and hour to have some dinner and V so got home at 11.45pm. And it certainly wasn't a slow ride home, I was a girl on a mission and I SAFELY made it home in good time

**Hawkeye** · 21st February 2011, 16:38

Originally Posted by Katiepie

And it certainly wasn't a slow ride home, I was a girl on a mission and I SAFELY made it home in good time

When is it ever a slow ride for you Katie.

Glad you had a good last ride on the baby. Just wish I could have joined you up there.

Now get that house sold and let's see you out there on the R1...

(and the offer still stands....

)

**Quasi** · 21st February 2011, 16:42

Yeah - i rode solo Paeroa to Martinborough last night as well. Virtually had the road to myself going South. Was a great ride apart from the wetting on the Desert road, chilling me right off (like you KP - no wets, dont need those wherre we live aye

), got escorted out of Tokoroa by the 61ers, then had a great ride through to Taupo, tucked in behind a fellow rider who was cruising along at a VERY nice pace.
Vinegar Hill was just what I needed to feather my tyres nicely, then I got tired and dropped my pace, and home, when i got there, never looked so good.

I was a Paeroa virgin and loved it all, but especially the great company. Friends, and riding friends especially, are what its all about

**Hawkeye** · 21st February 2011, 16:56

Originally Posted by Quasi

Yeah - i rode solo Paeroa to Martinborough last night as well. Virtually had the road to myself going South. Was a great ride apart from the wetting on the Desert road, chilling me right off (like you KP - no wets, dont need those wherre we live aye

), got escorted out of Tokoroa by the 61ers, then had a great ride through to Taupo, tucked in behind a fellow rider who was cruising along at a VERY nice pace.
Vinegar Hill was just what I needed to feather my tyres nicely, then I got tired and dropped my pace, and home, when i got there, never looked so good.

I was a Paeroa virgin and loved it all, but especially the great company. Friends, and riding friends especially, are what its all about

Hey Carla/ Katie,

Did you catch up with Joe (oldgeezer) when you were up there? He said he was going to try and meet up with you.