Minginui - Matawai - Motu Midwinter Madness Ride 2-3 July 2011

**Eddieb** · 29th June 2011, 15:13

I wanna go!!!

You lot better take lots of pics and video.

**5150** · 29th June 2011, 15:51

Originally Posted by 888

Hi Clint- How technical is the cool team off road section, I've got moderate off road skill and I'll be riding a dr650 (with MT21's). I'm picking up the DR on Friday so I'll be getting used to the change from the TTR250. Pretty keen to have a crack, but not so keen on holding up anyone.

Are you getting it from Boyds? (Certain blue one with IMS tank and FMF pipe?)

**MXNUT** · 29th June 2011, 18:12

Originally Posted by clint640

Leaving my place 1pm Friday for the trip to Rangitaiki via Minginui & the 1st part of the course in reverse if anyone wants to join in. You will need about 240km fuel range for this bit as we need to get from Murupara - Rangitaiki & back through to Waikaremoana on a tank.

Cool, will see you at your place just before 1 on friday

**jafar** · 29th June 2011, 20:47

I'm out, can't get the time off work in time

Have fun out there you guys

**rogerh** · 29th June 2011, 20:48

Originally Posted by Eddieb

I wanna go!!!

Same.

But too much to do. Too little time.

Have fun ya lucky buggers.

**nothingflash** · 29th June 2011, 21:59

Clint - just so you know who you're waiting for on the start line - Ant, X.T.C and I are not cool enough to ride the first section so we'll meet you at Minginui.

Glenn's definitely not cool, what with a name like X.T.C and his other bike being a Buell and all. I just hope he doesn't turn up in his tassles.

See you there.

**Mad Dad** · 29th June 2011, 22:18

I am ready,

Seems there will be a few Warmies on the day.

R

**888** · 30th June 2011, 06:17

Aye the DR was the one from Boyds- runs real good, got some rust spots on the frame but I've nailed them with Prolan. I will be taking it through a full check up after the MMMM to see if there are any hidden surprises.

**rogson** · 30th June 2011, 06:19

Anyone with a spare bed at Matawai pub?

**5150** · 30th June 2011, 08:21

Originally Posted by 888

Aye the DR was the one from Boyds- runs real good, got some rust spots on the frame but I've nailed them with Prolan. I will be taking it through a full check up after the MMMM to see if there are any hidden surprises.

Did it come with a set of Purple Riding Pants?

Thats my old bike ....

**clint640** · 30th June 2011, 11:44

Just talked to the Matawai Pub, the kitchen will be ready for a crowd for dinner & will also be open from 8am for breakfast.

I have also given a heads up to the Waikaremoana Camp Store & the Tiniroto Pub so they should have plenty of hot food on the go.

...& a note to any MMMMM n00bs in the Cool Team, especially those from warmer northern climates

: just because the forecast is for calm sunny weather does not mean warm! Rangitaiki will likely be brutally, frostily, foggily, icily cold Sat am.

Those riding out from Taupo or Napier in the morning should allow plenty of time & watch out for icy patches on SH5.

Cheers
Clint

**Eddieb** · 30th June 2011, 12:43

Originally Posted by clint640

Just talked to the Matawai Pub, the kitchen will be ready for a crowd for dinner & will also be open from 8am for breakfast.

I have also given a heads up to the Waikaremoana Camp Store & the Tiniroto Pub so they should have plenty of hot food on the go.

...& a note to any MMMMM n00bs in the Cool Team, especially those from warmer northern climates

: just because the forecast is for calm sunny weather does not mean warm! Rangitaiki will likely be brutally, frostily, foggily, icily cold Sat am.

Those riding out from Taupo or Napier in the morning should allow plenty of time & watch out for icy patches on SH5.

Cheers
Clint

+1 heed the mans advice.

Last year while it was a lovely day the ride from Taupo out to the pub in the morning was cold enough to form ice on the front of our bikes and jackets, and for the 950 to drop to 1 cylinder.

**5150** · 30th June 2011, 13:27

Originally Posted by Eddieb

+1 heed the mans advice.

Last year while it was a lovely day the ride from Taupo out to the pub in the morning was cold enough to form ice on the front of our bikes and jackets, and for the 950 to drop to 1 cylinder.

So now you ride a DR and don't have to worry about dropping down to one cylinder, since it only has one....

**kiwipeet** · 30th June 2011, 14:22

Has anyone managed to get through to the Camp ground at Matawai? (Trying to book a bed for Saturday night.)

All I get is voicemail.. I've left messages but he hasn't returned my calls.

edit: I just got through. They still have a few bunks left.

Use the phone number in Clints first post... not the ones on yellow pages/internet

**GPS MAN** · 30th June 2011, 18:38

Originally Posted by kiwipeet

Has anyone managed to get through to the Camp ground at Matawai? (Trying to book a bed for Saturday night.)

All I get is voicemail.. I've left messages but he hasn't returned my calls.

edit: I just got through. They still have a few bunks left.

Use the phone number in Clints first post... not the ones on yellow pages/internet

I managed to get through....although it was quite a mission.....Should have a bunk for me.