Wairoa farm ride (Saturday 9 February)

**Waipukbiker** · 3rd January 2013, 14:12

Got A Cuzzie in Wairoa with a 2,000 acre farm

sooooo, Feb the 9th, (Sat) Depart BP Bayview at 8am and head up SH5 to Waitara rd, From there to the Tutira Store on SH2 which is open for fuel at 9.30am (91 available). Nth on SH2 to Raupunga, Turn on to Putere rd, From there to SH38 just before Tuai, back towards Wairoa to the Rangiahua rd then up to the farm. Ive been all over this farm on Chook chasers years ago ( I was brought up there) I havnt been on parts of for a few years so not sure of the track conditions, Its a mix of River flats, rolling and steep but well tracked. It has to be bone dry to get around it so if its not suitable on the day we will turn off on the Ohuka rd on SH38 and go through to SH36 (Part of the last MMMM route) then back to Wairoa, refuel, cafe284 then home.
Not sure how Big bike friendly parts of the the farm are now but that will be part of the adventure.

Approximate distances..

Bayview to Tutira = 90 kms
Tutira to SH38 = 100 kms
SH38 to Farm = 30 kms
Farm to Wairoa = 15 kms
Wairoa to Napier = 118 kms

You will need to carry something to drink and nibble on for lunch.

Cheers

**R650R** · 16th January 2013, 16:35

Bumping thread for Ross. Have a distant feeling that soemthing else might be on that date too... sounds like a good ride though.

**fridayflash** · 28th January 2013, 20:31

as per discussion at the c/c on saturday ross, ill be a starter...8am at bp bayview you say?

**GrantWB** · 29th January 2013, 16:54

Hi Ross, you can count me in for the 9th.
Boss said I could have the day off. See you at 8am.

**Waipukbiker** · 29th January 2013, 18:24

Yeah mate, 8 am at BP Bayview, no point in going earlier cos the the store at Tutira wont be open for fuel till 9.30.
(have orderd an acerbis tank for my 650, even with carrying an extra 5ltrs, Im sick of the bloody short range)
Will have a Transalp along as well at this stage.

**GPS MAN** · 29th January 2013, 19:38

Hey Ross ~ If work doesn't get in the way I'll be there!

**kiwigirl** · 1st February 2013, 20:45

i wish i could go on this but got something else on

**GPS MAN** · 8th February 2013, 18:29

Hey Ross ~ looks like work is gong to allow...

So, will see you in Bay view at 8:00 AM....

**Night Falcon** · 8th February 2013, 19:19

cool bananas ...see ya there!

**Night Falcon** · 9th February 2013, 20:40

Another great days adventure riding in the Bay. 13hrs of Adventure. We lost half the group

, rode some amazing gravel roads, had an absolute blast riding over the farm trails, KTM 690 broke an indicator

, DR's were being dropped left right & centre, at one point 2 at the same time

, we saw lots of goats and watched a horse clear a gate and out gallop a DR.

Awsome day .... Yo da man Rossco

Heres a few snap shots

http://www.advrider.com/forums/showt...0#post20684150

**fridayflash** · 9th February 2013, 21:13

great pics marty, as you say a great ride, fantastic weather, gravel, backroads etc
shame we lost half the crew somewhere in the abyss
farm ride turned out to be awesome, jackets and helmets off in an attempt to keep cool
be keen for another go at that farm on a trailie!

great day out thanks ross

**R650R** · 10th February 2013, 07:34

Looks like it was just as hot as it was up at Taupo, spent the day at PMCC trackday, great value at $60 for full circuit.

So where did you lose half the crew, those backroads west of Raupunga look like a good maze! Farm trail looks interesting, nice shots Marty.

**GPS MAN** · 10th February 2013, 08:13

Great Pics Marty!!!

Well, I went back for Johnny and Robin...but, no luck...followed their tracks to Hwy 38...

Not knowing which way they went I went to Waiora...and that turned out to be the wrong way ~

So, I grabbed some lunch and buggered off home

Ross, we will have to try that farm stuff out again...really hate I missed that part.....next time

**DR Girl** · 10th February 2013, 11:00

Great ride Ross. Many thanks.

My fault sorry, never got off my bike on the bridge when we all stopped. Was just putting my camera away when you guys pulled out. Johnny & Ang waved me on. I went straight ahead but was unsure & saw in rear vision Johnny & Ang go right so I turned around.
Lesson learnt, when unsure JUST STAY PUT.

Thanks Wade for coming back to find us & hence missing out on that fab farm ride. Also Ross & co for your great efforts to find us.
Awesome pics Marty.