RRRR 2011 (Round Ruahine Range Ride), 19-20 March

**bart** · 3rd March 2011, 19:43

Short notice I know, but I haven't had a bike for a couple of months. This year we're doing it backwards

Date = March 19th and 20th

Start = Woodville 9am.

Saturday = Ride the Makairo track, Towai, Bart Farm (depending on weather), Little Manuhara, Akitio, Herbertville, and north following the coast to Napier. Will add as many 'interesting' sections as time allows.

Stay = *UPDATE* Waipawa camp ground

Sunday = Gentle Annie (possibly a few side tracks), Taihape, south following close to the range, Takapari, Ashhurst, whatever.

Distance = 600km ish

If we get good weather, there will be spectacular views. Bring a camera.

This will be a leisurely ride with many stops. 50% winding seal, 45% gravel, 5% difficult track.

Plenty of options for the not so adventurous.

Good fuel range will be required (200km +)

Who's in?

Previous Rides:
http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/sh...6-7-March-2010
http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/sh...2010-March-6-7

Calendar:
http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/ca...&day=2011-3-19

**Aslan** · 3rd March 2011, 20:23

got my interest Bart - will consult with my wife re our 'together' plans and commit or decline ASAP - Cheers for organising and pleased for you that you have your bike back

**marks** · 3rd March 2011, 20:24

Originally Posted by bart

)Who's in?

sounds like a stupid idea

but what the hell

I'm in

**junkmanjoe** · 3rd March 2011, 20:29

Hmmmm....

**gav24** · 3rd March 2011, 20:29

Too close to baby number 2 arrival date for me to be away from the other half (and a half).
No option for you guys to head up to camp at the hot pools this year? Great ride last year Bart man. Sad to miss it this year

**young1** · 3rd March 2011, 20:30

Thanks Bart, I have a 50th to go to that weekend so can't make it. Would have been good to do it again and also to catch up with everyone (even Marks lol)

**marks** · 3rd March 2011, 20:43

Originally Posted by young1

Thanks Bart, I have a 50th to go to that weekend so can't make it. Would have been good to do it again and also to catch up with everyone (even Marks lol)

funnily enough I have a 50th to go to as well that weekend - but I have my priorities right

**bart** · 3rd March 2011, 21:15

Originally Posted by Aslan

got my interest Bart - will consult with my wife re our 'together' plans and commit or decline ASAP - Cheers for organising and pleased for you that you have your bike back

Be good if you could make it. I haven't actualy got the bike back yet, but should have it any day.....I hope.

Originally Posted by marks

sounds like a stupid idea

but what the hell

I'm in

I'm real good at stupid ideas

Originally Posted by gav24

Too close to baby number 2 arrival date for me to be away from the other half (and a half).
No option for you guys to head up to camp at the hot pools this year? Great ride last year Bart man. Sad to miss it this year

Camping?

Originally Posted by young1

Thanks Bart, I have a 50th to go to that weekend so can't make it. Would have been good to do it again and also to catch up with everyone (even Marks lol)

It's a shame you can't make the most unorganised, organised ride of the year.

**.chris** · 3rd March 2011, 22:53

How dare you organise this so late, now I need to find somewhere free to stay for the week after this ride so I can go to both this ride and the tussock buster.

**GPS MAN** · 4th March 2011, 05:56

I'll be there..or is that here????

Anyway, I'll be there!

Should be a lot of fun....if anything like last year

**bart** · 4th March 2011, 16:48

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

How dare you organise this so late, now I need to find somewhere free to stay for the week after this ride so I can go to both this ride and the tussock buster.

Come on, you can make it. You promised me a ride on that orange thing.

Originally Posted by GPS MAN

I'll be there..or is that here????

Anyway, I'll be there!

Should be a lot of fun....if anything like last year

Awesome Wade. I'll try get us through that station again. I'd better ring in advance this time.

Oh, and the black beast is back....

**Pampera** · 5th March 2011, 16:04

Originally Posted by bart

Short notice I know, but I haven't had a bike for a couple of months. This year we're doing it backwards

Date = March 19th and 20th

Start = Woodville 9am.

Who's in?

I too am planning on coming along.

Note that when Mark, Steven and I go on a ride "together", our definition of being "together" is that we do not allow ourselves to get more than 200 km away from others in the "group". Hopefully on this ride we might be within visual range occasionally!

Michael M

**marks** · 5th March 2011, 16:18

Originally Posted by Pampera

Note that when Mark, Steven and I go on a ride "together", our definition of being "together" is that we do not allow ourselves to get more than 200 km away from others in the "group". Hopefully on this ride we might be within visual range occasionally!

Michael M

we are very strict about the 200km limit though - don't want anyone to get lost or left behind or miss the ferry...

at least one of the 'fractured four' spent all his holiday time enjoying nice dry weather (give or take an hour or so on the way to Karamea)

thanks for acting as the 'resident rain magnet' and dragging all the clag over to the east side - I appreciated it

**Box'a'bits** · 5th March 2011, 21:02

I'm going to be checking my Lotto tickets very carefully for the next few weeks. Barring a win, I dont think I am going to be able to make this one...

**bart** · 5th March 2011, 21:25

Originally Posted by BMWRSNUT

I'm going to be checking my Lotto tickets very carefully for the next few weeks. Barring a win, I dont think I am going to be able to make this one...

You'd do it in one tank of gas....

What does it cost to fill that thing of yours anyway?