Hawke's Bay Ride Outs - is anyone there?

**DR Girl** · 23rd May 2013, 22:46

Originally Posted by Woodman

All packed up and ready to go. 5.30 am start

tomorrow.

See you guys on Saturday morning.

Please be gentle with me.

We will lol

Ride safe. . . . we look forward to riding with you on Sat

**bart** · 24th May 2013, 03:01

Originally Posted by Night Falcon

safe trip, see ya Saturday, were all old and slow up here so you'll be fine

get that camera ready Bart

Dont worry. I’ve seen him ride and he’ll have no problem keeping up.

**GPS MAN** · 24th May 2013, 07:49

WOW ~ 350 - 400 K's before fuel....might be pushing the KTM the last 50 K's

So, better carry some extra fuel for this one........unless someone doesn't mind a tow

Looking like it's going to be a good turn-out!!!!!!!

**Night Falcon** · 24th May 2013, 17:38

for those with fugal fuel tanks the distances are loosely these

Havelock to Pa-wrong-ahow pub ...allow say 150ks should be heaps. we should get there before 12 so you can top up at the garage...don't know if they have eftpos though.

If we do similer track ride back to waipawa that me and paul did a few weeks back it will be another 70-80ks before any gas. From there (again depending on where we go)will be at least another 120 ks back to havelock.

the afternoon ride is likely to "evolve" a tad so could be long short or medium.

At worst you will need to have enough gas for say 230 k's....if you dont fill up at poorongawho

Hope that helps with your planning.

NF

**Waipukbiker** · 24th May 2013, 20:05

Latest forecast for tomorrow in CHB, Fine in the morning and cloudy in the afternoon, max temp 16 deg.

**Woodman** · 24th May 2013, 21:51

Will have to be back by dark as I have lost my lights. Had the bike in bits this evening but couldn't,t find anything. See you guys there.

**pomgolian** · 24th May 2013, 22:38

Was a great sunset from Tomato peak tonight - clear skies so will be a cold morning, woodman can have a looky at your lights Sunday if your still around unless you sort them by then.

**R650R** · 25th May 2013, 18:27

Great ride today, thanks Marty, good group and lots of fun.

Relaxing after those sand dunes, sharing tales...

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DR a popular choice

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The view was just awesome

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Yep that should survive the landing...

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No your not having my KTM

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What a view

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You want to aim it at that berm there then gas it hard...

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No I'm going to launch off that one there...

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**Night Falcon** · 25th May 2013, 18:40

cheers bro...had a great day, the veiws were amazing from up on Kaharanik and the drop offs

Highlight for me was the hooning on the beach, I counted 6 off's and got 5 on video

I think the guest of honour features in at least 2 of em

Have a pile of video to sift through, footage is better than my last attempt but still need to lift the go pro up a tad

Any way will post it up when I get round to eiditing.

**gsig** · 25th May 2013, 18:48

well it might have been the shortest adv ride that I have done - 130km from Havelock to the pub (I left after lunch) but it had everything - great farm tracks, stunning views, sweet twisty seal, brilliant dirt roads, beach racing - just awesome fun

many thanks for organaminizing it Marty

cheers

Mark S

**DR Girl** · 25th May 2013, 18:58

A great day & an ab fab ride

Thanks so much Marty. Thanks Nigel & Mark for joining the Bay Team, & Gerard & Catherine for meeting us for lunch.

Those jumping sheep gave me a fright as they landed on the track in front me while we were ascending Mount Kahuraniki. So glad one didn't take me out!
Love the faces on that last photo Raymond. Great pics :-)

**GSers** · 25th May 2013, 19:19

Wish I could have joined you on the beach guys but assing off is probably not a good idea just yet. Great lunch and catch up. Be out there again soon GSers

**Woodman** · 25th May 2013, 19:34

Yup, great ride,great company. Blown away with what you guys have up here. Made it home before dark,just. Yes, two offs on the beach,brilliant being able to hon about on a beach or two.