East Cape Adventure. Jan 21/22 2012. Who's keen?

**kiwipeet** · 28th December 2011, 08:35

Originally Posted by Brian B

Thanks allot for the okay for me to come. I will be trailering the bike over and I have pretty flash accomodation on wheels if I can find some where to park, where the Council won't move me on.

I have just discovered the Grandschildren are coming up from the Sth Is so it will be dependant on how long they stay.

I have just got back from doing a 4 day loop from here to Waikaremona, Tiniroto, Matawai and home. Very similar to ride the guys did earlier this month, so am getting in some practice. Loved it.

Thanks again for making me feel welcome

Hi Brian.

No problem, I assume you have a campervan, You can park it at my parents place where the extras will be staying in the empty house.

If you can manage the loop around the lake etc, then you'll find this trip a breeze.

What sort of speeds are you managing on the open road? And how are your gravel skills shaping up?

**Brian B** · 29th December 2011, 20:12

Originally Posted by kiwipeet

Hi Brian.

No problem, I assume you have a campervan, You can park it at my parents place where the extras will be staying in the empty house.

If you can manage the loop around the lake etc, then you'll find this trip a breeze.

What sort of speeds are you managing on the open road? And how are your gravel skills shaping up?

Thanks for that. Yes it is a 6m van with about a 5.5m trailer on the back. That would be great if I can fit, other wise I'm sure there is a POP some where handy. I'll be driving down on the Friday if I can make it, which I'm hopping I can.

The bike appears to be happy at a genuine (GPS) 85kph, 90 on the speedo.

I'm juggling dates and grandchildren around in my head trying to make it all work.

Cheers

**kiwipeet** · 30th December 2011, 12:52

Originally Posted by Brian B

Thanks for that. Yes it is a 6m van with about a 5.5m trailer on the back. That would be great if I can fits

Yes it will definitely "fits". The house has a long flat driveway. And there is even a reyrolle plug for power.

**Brian B** · 30th December 2011, 16:18

Originally Posted by kiwipeet

Yes it will definitely "fits". The house has a long flat driveway. And there is even a reyrolle plug for power.

Wow! That's awesome. I have just paced out the trailer and it is only 3.5m, so I won't take up as much room as I thought.

It is looking more and more likely I can make it. Even if I drive down on the Saturday morning straight to the meeting point and pick the van up from there after the ride.

I forgot to answer before, that I'm comfortable on gravel roads as I have beem riding them on the farm bike and bicycles for the last 50yrs.

Thanks for putting the time and effort into organizing this trip. Your a legend.

**kiwipeet** · 6th January 2012, 09:29

Originally Posted by Originally Posted by advNZer?

where abouts is the house people are staying in?(locality/suburb)

Parents/empty house is in Mangapapa, my house in in Te Hapara. less than 2 k's apart.

Will PM address details to those staying with us rather than post here.

or...

Send me a text message on: 0274-661-937 with your KB/Adv user id and real name and i'll reply with details.

Cheers

peet

**Brian B** · 7th January 2012, 06:26

Sue has decided she'd like to come over and spend some time in Gisborne as it has been a number of years since we were over that way. Is it still okay we park the van at your parents place. She'll be driving it over as I'm riding over with Brainflex from Whakatane.

Cheers

**kiwipeet** · 7th January 2012, 18:10

Originally Posted by Brian B

Sue has decided she'd like to come over and spend some time in Gisborne as it has been a number of years since we were over that way. Is it still okay we park the van at your parents place. She'll be driving it over as I'm riding over with Brainflex from Whakatane.

Cheers

Yep, no problem at all.

**kiwipeet** · 7th January 2012, 19:50

Originally Posted by pomgolian

Im keen will come up from Hawkes bay on the Saturday will have to get that bigger tank now.

Paul

Hi Paul.

Looking at the k's we're doing, you should be fine on a stock tank. You might hit reserve on the way home but that would only be
for the last few k's. If you're worried you could carry a small bottle. 1 litre = 20k's.

**pomgolian** · 8th January 2012, 20:37

Hi Pete no need for a bottle my 20L IMS tank turned up the the other day with some pannier frames from the states, all fitted but not tested yet as been away camping up by the Mohaka river (in the 4WD with the kids) pissed with rain last night and a bit of a mission getting out today. How many going now ? is it camping on the lawn or do you have space ? dont mind the tent.

**kiwipeet** · 8th January 2012, 22:15

Originally Posted by pomgolian

Hi Pete no need for a bottle my 20L IMS tank turned up the the other day with some pannier frames from the states, all fitted but not tested yet

Gidday Paul.

Always fun bolting goodies on the bikes

Originally Posted by pomgolian

How many going now? is it camping on the lawn or do you have space ? don't mind the tent.

Hmm I had a count last night. I currently have 6 at my house, and 4 at the other house (including you) + 2 in a campervan.

So I think that's 12 bikes incl me. Between Adv and KB there's another 8 'maybes' that seem interested but have yet to confirm.

There's plenty of floor space in the house (2 bedrooms + lounge), but for everyone's sanity lets limit it to 6-8 people. My parents have also offered a few extra beds at their house if needed.

**Steelie** · 9th January 2012, 06:53

Thanks for the organisation Peet, txt sent.

Hey Clint, what time do you think you would need to leave your place Saturday morning to get to the start point? Still tossing up a plan for the weekend. May take

Friday off and ride through Waikaremoana, Tiniroto etc with some of your mmmm ride notes and Brian B's references from his recent write up.

Or a very early direct/sprint down on Saturday morning - or something in between.

cheers
Anthony

**Waihou Thumper** · 9th January 2012, 17:07

Originally Posted by kiwipeet

Gidday Paul.

Always fun bolting goodies on the bikes

Hmm I had a count last night. I currently have 6 at my house, and 4 at the other house (including you) + 2 in a campervan.

So I think that's 12 bikes incl me. Between Adv and KB there's another 8 'maybes' that seem interested but have yet to confirm.

There's plenty of floor space in the house (2 bedrooms + lounge), but for everyone's sanity lets limit it to 6-8 people. My parents have also offered a few extra beds at their house if needed.

I am out but thanks for the chance to at least consider it...
It seems the riding gods have not had sufficient sacrifices of 'things'for me to ride.....at present.
Therefore, this AND the DB1K is out of reach.....
Maybe with the week off, I really need to consider something else?
Knitting? Hmmm

**Shewolf** · 9th January 2012, 19:04

it's in your colour

Originally Posted by Waihou Thumper

Maybe with the week off, I really need to consider something else?
Knitting? Hmmm

**clint640** · 10th January 2012, 07:27

Originally Posted by Dual

Hey Clint, what time do you think you would need to leave your place Saturday morning to get to the start point? Still tossing up a plan for the weekend.

7am We'll be rolling. Turn up a bit earlier if you want a coffee. If you want to come stay the Fri night you are welcome.

Cheers
Clint