Kaiaua/Coromandel Loop on Saturday 20th

**Zapf** · 19th August 2005, 23:10

Originally Posted by trev

Just got back from Whitianga. They are kicking off an annual 'scallop festival" tomorrow. There will be heaps of people there.
If I don't do 22 I will join you.

Sweet... maybe we can do lunch there instead

see u at 10:30

**Zapf** · 19th August 2005, 23:12

Originally Posted by justsomeguy

I normally would reply with an equally witty comment you rotten font - but I'm on dial-up for the next few days so can't be bothered starting an eye poke session.

Meanwhile how bout meeting at the Autobahn at say 9:30am????

thats all right... I'll leave your throne to you

**chickenfunkstar** · 19th August 2005, 23:14

Cool.
I'll see yous fullas tomorrow at 10.30 then.

**Warr** · 19th August 2005, 23:23

May see you ....Will be heading up SH1 to AK.

Boring I know. Going up to test ride a bike ..well hopefully

**justsomeguy** · 20th August 2005, 16:51

OK WHERE THE FARK DID EVERYBODY GO??

I reached the Autobahn just after 11. Realised I was too late and buggered off via the Hunuas, Miranda, SH2, Kopu.

Reached the Mobil and asked the lady at the counter who said a group of bikes had left towards Thames about 5 mins ago must have been bout 12ish - I guess.......

So took off did the loop and was back at Kopu at 2:40

Did at least 3-4 laps of both Coromandle and Whitianga towns but no sign of you fellas stopped for lunch or anything???

Anyway- rode non-stop hoping to catch some of you idjits but

NO BLAARDY SIGN OF ANYONE???????????????

Reached back home at 4:30

Where the hell did all of you go??

**chickenfunkstar** · 20th August 2005, 18:21

Originally Posted by justsomeguy

OK WHERE THE FARK DID EVERYBODY GO??

I reached the Autobahn just after 11. Realised I was too late and buggered off via the Hunuas, Miranda, SH2, Kopu.

Reached the Mobil and asked the lady at the counter who said a group of bikes had left towards Thames about 5 mins ago must have been bout 12ish - I guess.......

So took off did the loop and was back at Kopu at 2:40

Did at least 3-4 laps of both Coromandle and Whitianga towns but no sign of you fellas stopped for lunch or anything???

Anyway- rode non-stop hoping to catch some of you idjits but

NO BLAARDY SIGN OF ANYONE???????????????

Reached back home at 4:30

Where the hell did all of you go??

We saw you go past when we were at Thames BP.
Thought you would probably catch up to the front group before coromandel town.

Anyway,
Cool ride today guys, I love those hill climbs

Sorry I had to gap it early, had to get home before dark as my lights weren't going. Made it about 10 mins before sunset.

Cheers for organising it Gareth

**HDTboy** · 20th August 2005, 19:06

Sorry I missed y'all, I tried to make it to kopu in time for the ride home but had too much on my plate

**justsomeguy** · 20th August 2005, 19:09

Thames BP!!!!

That early?? Well did you others go hide behind a bush or something??

I passed a red VTR1000 num plate GASSY and another big bike and thats about all......

I guess the others must have stopped somewhere else........

WHERE DID YOU'LL STOP??

I'm curious nothing like riding 400kms looking for someone and passing them on the way

**crashe** · 20th August 2005, 19:31

Originally Posted by justsomeguy

OK WHERE THE FARK DID EVERYBODY GO??

I reached the Autobahn just after 11. Realised I was too late and buggered off via the Hunuas, Miranda, SH2, Kopu.

Reached the Mobil and asked the lady at the counter who said a group of bikes had left towards Thames about 5 mins ago must have been bout 12ish - I guess.......

So took off did the loop and was back at Kopu at 2:40

Did at least 3-4 laps of both Coromandle and Whitianga towns but no sign of you fellas stopped for lunch or anything???

Anyway- rode non-stop hoping to catch some of you idjits but

NO BLAARDY SIGN OF ANYONE???????????????

Reached back home at 4:30

Where the hell did all of you go??

Well if you had of arrived on time....

and who are you calling a idjit??????????
No need for name calling.

We stopped at Cormandel main drag for lunch.

And some of us have only just gotten home from a very long day.
Yep I did the Coromandel loop - now totally shattered.

Oh and we didnt ride that fast either, as we had a new rider with us today.

**HDTboy** · 20th August 2005, 19:49

How did I get home ahead of you? I went through kopu an hour after gareth texted me

**Keystone19** · 20th August 2005, 21:05

HDT you probably went past us while we were having a wee tea break at Bombay...

Yep, we had a newbie with us today. She did great. First big ride and I take her around the Coro loop...

Thanks to Trev for spending some time with her helping with lines and stuff. I was too busy being selfish and trying to make sure Gareth_D didn't get away from me

A fantastic ride, great group, welcome to CaN and CaN2, great to have you along. First time around Coro for me on the bike, what a great road!

**Zed** · 20th August 2005, 21:18

Originally Posted by Keystone19

First time around Coro for me on the bike, what a great road!

I've been saying it for months but I've gotta do that road soon, for the first time! Summer is coming.

Glad you all had a goodun and that the noob enjoyed herself. It was good to meet up with you's this morning and have a chat before heading off in separate directions!