7th Capital 1,000 Km Cruise

**KoroJ** · 15th August 2013, 14:38

The 7th Capital 1000K Cruise

Saturday 09 November

Departs: Caltex Rimutaka, Upper Hutt.
Check-in opens 0630 - 0700. Depart when you're ready
Organised Starts also from Masterton; Putaruru (reverse direction) and the Manawatu Riders start early to restart from Welly then finish back at Palmy. Details TBA.

This is an informal ride for those North Islanders that would like to do the Southern 1000km Longest Day Endurance Ride, but can’t afford to pay The Ferryman. This year we have tried to get as far from Wellington as possible with resorting to an ‘out & return’, or being too boring. This is also to make it easier for any Northerners that need a fix after no GC.

Route is ≈1,040km via: (* denotes digital pic required)
Rimutakas - Masterton - Track - Aokautere* - Kimbolton* - Rotorua* - Putaruru - Puketurua* - Western Lake - Raetihi* - Parrot ‘n Jigger
Refreshments & Meals available at P’nJ to enjoy over the trading of lies.

Entry Fee: $15 (Covers Badge &/or Year Bar plus proceeds to Muscular Dystrophy)
To guarantee a Year Bar, entry must be in by 20/10/13

Badges & Certificates awarded on sighting Check-Point evidence at completion of the ride.

As an informal ride, you and your bike are your responsibility to ensure both are capable of completing the course. There is no recovery vehicle organised.
A register of riders will be kept to ensure everyone returns.
There are Spot Prizes (hopefully – still looking for a sponsor).
It is not a race and should be easily doable at a sedate pace with stops…enjoy the ride.

The ride will go ahead rain, hail or shine….probably....or pending the Wed/Thurs forecast.

Enquiries & Registrations – PM or email me

**KoroJ** · 15th August 2013, 14:38

This should be another pleasant wee pootle this year, most riders should be familiar with the whole route but the rides through Rangiwahia, down the Western Lake and the Para’s are always good for the soul.

The $15 entry fee (non-refundable donation) covers the badge &/or year bar and the profits go to Muscular Dystrophy.

The $15 is required at time of registration please and we have to order the year bars, so these can’t be guaranteed for entries received after 20/10/13. Account details will be supplied on application.

As per previous years, Ride Instructions and a Briefing will be emailed the week before the event.

PS: The money raised over the past 6 years has been going towards a fund that is used to buy presents for children with muscular dystrophy. This event has enabled the value of the presents to increase and as well as that, small excesses have been accruing so this year, a cheque for $1,000 is also being presented to the Muscular Dystrophy Association…..So to all those riders that have tried the ride, thank you very much for your support.

**Ender EnZed** · 15th August 2013, 15:43

Originally Posted by KoroJ

Puketarua*

Google Maps does not know where this is and neither do I.

**curly** · 15th August 2013, 15:52

Originally Posted by Ender EnZed

Google Maps does not know where this is and neither do I.

It's a Hall. Intersection of Old Taupo Road and Pearsons Road, Arapuni, Waikato

**curly** · 15th August 2013, 15:59

http://goo.gl/maps/GiQuL

**Hitcher** · 15th August 2013, 16:48

A day out riding is always pleasurable when it has a nice route.

**Ender EnZed** · 15th August 2013, 17:24

Originally Posted by curly

It's a Hall. Intersection of Old Taupo Road and Pearsons Road, Arapuni, Waikato

Cheers.

**insomnia01** · 15th August 2013, 19:08

Originally Posted by Hitcher

A day out riding is always pleasurable when it has a nice route.

should be

**KoroJ** · 15th August 2013, 20:04

Originally Posted by curly

It's a Hall. Intersection of Old Taupo Road and Pearsons Road, Arapuni, Waikato

Good to see that we can rely on the Tagorama players to know where everything is.

We can't have anyone spending more time than they have to on the State Highways!

**banditrider** · 15th August 2013, 20:30

Twist my arm - go on...

**Gremlin** · 15th August 2013, 23:18

Originally Posted by KoroJ

Good to see that we can rely on the Tagorama players to know where everything is.

We can't have anyone spending more time than they have to on the State Highways!

I swear to god, I've ridden those roads before, but never saw a hall...

Doubtful I will be in for this, but we'll see, other commitments is likely. Otherwise I'll ride it in peace another weekend when you rabble aren't.