Learner Ride to Cape Reinga (20 November)

**blue rider** · 29th September 2011, 06:12

Originally Posted by Grant`

Its not your english its Mahas writing that is the problem

oh thank you

was wondering bout myself there

**swbarnett** · 29th September 2011, 20:53

Originally Posted by Maha

Just been speaking to the Managers and the place sleeps 25.

So enlight of that, I will cap it at what we have now = 23.

One or two in the tent area, that will leave one or two spots open for those still to confirm.

I'll put my hand up. We'll bring a tent.

**Maha** · 30th September 2011, 06:04

I have nzspokes down as a tenter so thats three, was there any one else for the tent thing?...make it 6.

**nzspokes** · 30th September 2011, 06:51

Originally Posted by Maha

I have nzspokes down as a tenter so that three, was there any one else for the tent thing?

I may not bother with a tent, sleep under the stars.

**newhere** · 30th September 2011, 16:11

Originally Posted by Maha

I have nzspokes down as a tenter so that three, was there any one else for the tent thing?

Yep me, im tenting definitely.

**3leaves** · 30th September 2011, 18:23

Hope we have not missed the boat on this one

Two learners sooo looking forward to this trip

Happy to set up a tent on any space anywhere

**Maha** · 30th September 2011, 20:10

I have been dicking around with numbers list on the first post (swapping names around etc) if your name is not on the list can and you are coming on this trip can you let me know please?...I think I have everyone.

3Leaves you have been added X two.
More Scorpios?

**newhere** · 30th September 2011, 20:43

So what time are you aiming the group to be at the accommodation? I am running a bit tight on annual leave so I am thinking I will work most of Friday and meet you all up there on Friday late arvo.

**nzspokes** · 30th September 2011, 21:57

We can ride at 100k now!!

L plate restriction has been removed!!

**Maha** · 1st October 2011, 07:16

Originally Posted by newhere

So what time are you aiming the group to be at the accommodation? I am running a bit tight on annual leave so I am thinking I will work most of Friday and meet you all up there on Friday late arvo.

Late afternoon...sounds like we will be there by the time you finish work, depending on what time that is?

Originally Posted by nzspokes

We can ride at 100k now!!

L plate restriction has been removed!!

Good news for the learners..
But its still a learner ride and we will be riding at the speed of the slowest rider.

I will (however) encourage those that drop behind a bit (for whatever reason) to use the open road speed where possible to catch up. There are about 16 passing lanes between here and Whangarei, a distance of 99 kms. So on average about every 6 kms theres a passing lane..

**LankyBastard** · 1st October 2011, 09:18

Originally Posted by Maha

I will (however) encourage those that drop behind a bit (for whatever reason) to use the open road speed where possible to catch up. There are about 13 passing lanes between here and Whangarei, a distance of 99 kms. So on average about every 13 kms theres a passing lane..

Sounds good, it must be nice for the learners to know they can legally travel at 100km/h now! And should help us make decent progress too! As I need 100km/h wind to take the weight off my wrists.....

**Maha** · 1st October 2011, 09:43

Originally Posted by LankyBastard

Sounds good, it must be nice for the learners to know they can legally travel at 100km/h now! And should help us make decent progress too! As I need 100km/h wind to take the weight off my wrists.....

They can yes....http://www.nzta.govt.nz/about/media/...1405/news.html

**newhere** · 1st October 2011, 11:15

Originally Posted by Maha

Late afternoon...sounds like we will be there by the time you finish work, depending on what time that is?..

Normally 4.15 - But I will do some extra hours so I can get away around 12, I guess I will either meet you all on the way or at the beach house for lunch, sweet as either way