2011 Pukemanu adventure pre-ride

**scooter** · 13th March 2011, 21:22

Well lucky me got to preride the 2011 Pukemanu Adventure Ride course in the weekend.

Bill Biber and the boys had a few beers and decided a 'dummy' run was in order to make sure the route sheets and other stuff were sorted for the big day on the 26th of March. Apparently I was the first 'dummy' that sprung to mind so I was called to present myself in Martinborough this weekend to give it a go. Lucky me....!!!!

Damn it's a great ride..!!!....I don't know where to start......Saturday dawned overcast and bit drizzly...a perfect test to see what the traction around the course would be like. We headed out after an awesome breakfast and a couple of strong coffees...The ride is advertised as big bike suitable so that's what we rode. Two Ugly..ooopps I mean Vee Strom 1000's, a R1200GS all shod on off roadie type tyres and a brand new 2011 Ducati Multistrada fitted with road tyres

I can't let on too much but sufficed to say the ride is awesome...There is some reasonably challenging stuff...some cruisy stuff...spectacular scenery...access to properties that would never get onto and you pass by two pubs...!!!!! Oh yeah this is pretty much the perfect adventure ride I reckon.

Checkout the photos...just a wee taste of whats on offer and get your entries in for what will be a great days riding followed by a great night partying.....yeehaa...see ya there....

Oh yeah and all the big bikes got through o.k ...even on road tyres....

A big plug to the Mitas tyres supplied by Robin at LMS...they worked a treat...get yours via the link on the event website...good deal....

**scooter** · 13th March 2011, 21:27

Checkout the pre ride report and photos of the upcoming 2011 Pukemanu Adventure over in the Adventure Ride Forum....you'll be gutted if you miss this ride......

**pete376403** · 13th March 2011, 21:33

I think entries closed 4th march so if you're not in by now...

**scooter** · 13th March 2011, 21:39

WROOOOONNNNGGGGG.....!!!!!!!!
Entries are STILL OPEN...have a look at the website...and they will stay open pretty much up until the day of the event.........

**junkmanjoe** · 13th March 2011, 22:31

at a guess...
pic 1 and 2 clifton grove / summer hill. or pahaoa rd.... leaning to this road than others... if your going where i think you are,,,,
pic 3 pakowai road / pack spur airstrip.
pic 4 Otahome / cross keys.

JMJ

**reddie** · 14th March 2011, 07:53

Originally Posted by pete376403

I think entries closed 4th march so if you're not in by now...

We had entries closing early originally, however due to demand we've had to keep them open - but they can't stay open forever!

**clint640** · 14th March 2011, 13:20

Good stuff, fully looking forward to this one as I have done very little riding in that area

Originally Posted by scooter

A big plug to the Mitas tyres supplied by Robin at LMS...they worked a treat...get yours via the link on the event website...good deal....

While I do like Mitas tyres, particularly the E0-7 rear for general mild adv use, I am slightly unconvinced about that 'good deal' as it is the same price I paid last time I bought one a few months ago

Cheers
Clint

**ducatijim** · 14th March 2011, 17:16

Dang, ya gotta watch them E07's, they pretty squiggly on wet seal me found out!!!
I'll never put another Mitas tyre on a bike I own, unless it only does dirt!!!

**mazz1972** · 15th March 2011, 09:25

Originally Posted by scooter

...Vee Strom 1000's, a R1200GS all shod on off roadie type tyres and a brand new 2011 Ducati Multistrada fitted with road tyres

Thanks for the write up

What tyres were on the V-stroms?

**merv** · 15th March 2011, 12:18

Are the organisers going to mail out or email the route sheets in advance like 4skins did for the Capital Coast now that you've tested the route?

**mazz1972** · 15th March 2011, 13:54

Originally Posted by merv

Are the organisers going to mail out or email the route sheets in advance like 4skins did for the Capital Coast now that you've tested the route?

Bloody awesome idea merv

**scooter** · 15th March 2011, 19:23

Originally Posted by mazz1972

Thanks for the write up

What tyres were on the V-stroms?

Both were fitted with E10 Mitas tyres. First time I have used them and I am well impressed. O.K on the road as well...once you get used to 1000cc trying to rip them apart.......

**mazz1972** · 15th March 2011, 20:47

Originally Posted by scooter

Both were fitted with E10 Mitas tyres. First time I have used them and I am well impressed. O.K on the road as well...once you get used to 1000cc trying to rip them apart.......

Thanks Scooter