RRRR 2013 (23-24 March)

[bart]

RRRR 2013 (Round Ruahine Range Ride), 23-24 March

Date = March 23rd and 24th

Start = Dannevirke 9.30am (or meet somewhere along the way)

Saturday = Hawkes Bay gravel and beaches (and hopefully a few little surprises TBC).

Stay = Westshore Holiday Park or Westshore Inn (Napier). Restaurant and pub available.
http://www.westshoreholidaypark.co.nz/
http://www.westshoreinn.co.nz/

A fairly rugged camping option is also being discussed.

Sunday = Gentle Annie (possibly a few side tracks), Taihape, south following close to the range, Takapari, Ashhurst, whatever.

Distance = 600km ish

If we get good weather, there will be spectacular views. Bring a camera.

This will be a leisurely ride with many stops. 60% winding seal, 40% gravel, oh....and a wee bit of sand.

Makairo track is currently closed and Coastal Stations are out this year, so this will be a bit more big bike friendly then the previous couple of years.

Those that complete the whole loop will get a complimentary bottle of 'Bart's Brew'. :

I'll add to this first post as more info becomes available. Perhaps we should re-visit the camping option???

Calendar over here. Please sign up so I've a rough idea of numbers.
http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/ca...&day=2013-3-23

[Waihou Thumper]

That time again.....? Aah, the dates have moved forward right Bart?
Was a beauty the last one......Well worth the 0400 start from my place to the Dannie' Vegas rendezvous!

[Waihou Thumper]

Those that complete the whole loop will get a complimentary bottle of 'Bart's Brew'. :

Yep, got one of those.....Maybe we need a badge for that!

[bart]

That time again.....? Aah, the dates have moved forward right Bart?
Was a beauty the last one......Well worth the 0400 start from my place to the Dannie' Vegas rendezvous!

It's roughly the same weekend. Seems to coincide with the equinox the last few years.

It's difficult this year to get the tides right for the beach section, so we'll be heading straight for the beach first thing.

[gav24]

I know I'm likely in the minority, but I'm keen for some wilderness camping...
On my first RRRR a few years back we got rained off getting to the campsite by the hot springs after coming down the gentle annie (I havent got a clue what it was called), No one else was keen to get wet feet at the river (I only realised once I was across - but you got a cool pic of me riding back) so we headed to the motorcamp instead. Would be good to head for there again for the overnight stop?

Like I said, I'm probably in the minority...

[bart]

I know I'm likely in the minority, but I'm keen for some wilderness camping...
On my first RRRR a few years back we got rained off getting to the campsite by the hot springs after coming down the gentle annie (I havent got a clue what it was called), No one else was keen to get wet feet at the river (I only realised once I was across - but you got a cool pic of me riding back) so we headed to the motorcamp instead. Would be good to head for there again for the overnight stop?

Like I said, I'm probably in the minority...

Mangatutu Hot Springs. Free camping, but it's fairly basic. It was getting fairly late in the day that last time. We'd be going the other way this time, so likely to get wet feet early Sunday, unless we backtrack all the way to Napier. I'm half keen if the weathers fine.

[Howie]

Mangatutu Hot Springs. Free camping, but it's fairly basic. It was getting fairly late in the day that last time. We'd be going the other way this time, so likely to get wet feet early Sunday, unless we backtrack all the way to Napier. I'm half keen if the weathers fine.

I know I'm likely in the minority, but I'm keen for some wilderness camping...
On my first RRRR a few years back we got rained off getting to the campsite by the hot springs after coming down the gentle annie (I havent got a clue what it was called), No one else was keen to get wet feet at the river (I only realised once I was across - but you got a cool pic of me riding back) so we headed to the motorcamp instead. Would be good to head for there again for the overnight stop?

Like I said, I'm probably in the minority...

Could be interested in making it along to this, and also camping, if the rest of the route isn't to rough. I still need to learn not to pack the kitchen sink when camping off the bike.

[Night Falcon]

Sounds good for another saturday ride Bart.

[bart]

Sounds good for another saturday ride Bart.

You guys don't know what you're missing. The Sunday's the best bit.

and I promise not to loose anyone this year.

[gav24]

Maybe not in the minority then....
Basic camping at the hot springs, it may just happen...

Dont mean to hi-jack your ride planning Bart, I'm keen either way.

Date penciled in - I'm a definate, most likely, maybe!

[Waipukbiker]

Def in for the Sat, Already commited on the Sunday that weekend.

[Rosie]

Mangatutu Hot Springs. Free camping, but it's fairly basic.

It's not that basic. Last time we were there, the restaurant was top notch

[bart]

It's not that basic. Last time we were there, the restaurant was top notch

You could always put your sausages in the exhaust side panier bag. Then you wouldn't have to worry about fire wood.

[young1]

Would 2 up on the 990 be okay?

[bart]

Would 2 up on the 990 be okay?

No probs this year. With the Makairo track out, the toughest thing will be Takapari (if we get time and the weather's good), and the beach bit, but the sand is reasonably hard at low tide, so won't be an issue.