Minginui - Matawai - Motu Midwinter Madness Ride 28-29 July 2012

**circuit1** · 28th May 2012, 23:32

Originally Posted by Cary

Think i'll Tiger it this time, (heated grips....

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Pussy, need a bit more speed down the straights mate, I'll have to bring the fcr carb and pipe over from Aussi then

**kiwipeet** · 29th May 2012, 22:47

I think... But as im a bit slow I'll need to book a bed at Rangitaiki... might just do the Saturday and then bail.

**.chris** · 10th June 2012, 12:26

I am mentally in for this ride, I have my heated grips installed (which has been my very poor excuse for not coming other years).

Being this late on the accommodation front I guess I am going to be tenting it, or maybe I can find some floor space somewhere. Either way I shall be prepared.

Will join the AK crew for the trip down on friday if the timing works.

**paturoa** · 10th June 2012, 14:26

I think I'll cash up some domestic credit, seeing as my plans for a trip to the brass fell through. Not been before, but looks like good fun!

**Waihou Thumper** · 10th June 2012, 16:47

Originally Posted by Taz

Maybe a 650 strom etc.

Can't go wrong there. Seems like they have a great following here and USA, EU too. The Wee over the bigger brother?

**paturoa** · 10th June 2012, 17:16

Originally Posted by Taz

I'm looking forward to it. Might be the last adv ride for the 640? May look at something better for 2 up rides. Maybe a 650 strom etc.

Originally Posted by Waihou Thumper

Can't go wrong there. Seems like they have a great following here and USA, EU too. The Wee over the bigger brother?

Got a favourable response when I braoched the topic of going on this ride. Taking my wee, see u there.

**Night Falcon** · 10th June 2012, 19:54

Originally Posted by .chris

I am mentally in for this ride, I have my heated grips installed (which has been my very poor excuse for not coming other years).

would love to join you guys and gals on the chilly bin adventure but unfortuneately the 690 dosen't have heated grips

**pomgolian** · 10th June 2012, 21:27

Hi Gman hows the bookings going for the container accomodation ?

**bart** · 10th June 2012, 22:47

I have a mate who may possibly tag along. Any spare beds left?

**Gman71** · 10th June 2012, 23:13

Originally Posted by pomgolian

Hi Gman hows the bookings going for the container accomodation ?

The shipping containers at this point are totally free. After very bad reviews.

However the 'luxury B&B' opposite (?) the pub has 5 confirmed bookings of a possible 6 spots available (maybe more if floor, stretchers etc are acceptable)

Feel free to stick you hand up for a container berth.

**Gman71** · 11th June 2012, 21:31

Update. Beds all gone at the B&B.
Space available for others to 'crash there' (price to be advised)
Breakfast on offer also to anyone interested on the Sunday morning.
Price for 'crash and breakfast' and 'breakfast only' probably available when numbers firm up.

**paturoa** · 18th June 2012, 19:00

What is the story with tenting on Friday and Sat nights?

EDIT": Does the pub allow camping?

**JATZ** · 19th June 2012, 20:50

Originally Posted by paturoa

What is the story with tenting on Friday and Sat nights?

EDIT": Does the pub allow camping?

That's what I was wondering... I'm not commiting at this stage, but I'm thinking seriously of making the trip north.
It's a ride on my "to do" list

**clint640** · 19th June 2012, 21:55

The truly hardcore can tent at the campground no problem, it's very close to the pub. You could call the pub & ask about camping there. The pub did us a pretty good brekky last time.

Jatz, if you are thinking of coming up you are welcome to the bed in the shed at my place if you want to come stay before/after.

Cheers
Clint