Paeroa

**Murray** · 13th February 2015, 19:05

Amazing that a significant number of people have asked me if Im going to Paeroa to the racing next weekend (no Im not racing) and nearly all have seen it advertised on TV. Ive been the last 4-5 years and theres always a good crowd but jeez how big is it going to be this year with the advertising and whats it costing cause this is certainly the most promotion I have seen for any MC event in NZ. Good on them!!!!!!

Can't wait and hopefully for the 20th? year in a row it will be hot and fine.

**Gremlin** · 13th February 2015, 19:12

Well lets hope it's a ripper.

I'll be on a corner dressed in my usual head to toe orange and baking

**Motu** · 13th February 2015, 19:24

Advertised? Never seen any....but then I'm not one for being advertised to.

**quickbuck** · 13th February 2015, 19:24

Originally Posted by Murray

Amazing that a significant number of people have asked me if Im going to Paeroa to the racing next weekend (no Im not racing) and nearly all have seen it advertised on TV. Ive been the last 4-5 years and theres always a good crowd but jeez how big is it going to be this year with the advertising and whats it costing cause this is certainly the most promotion I have seen for any MC event in NZ. Good on them!!!!!!

Can't wait and hopefully for the 20th? year in a row it will be hot and fine.

Either the Adverts have been regional, or I haven't watched much TV....

That said, darn good on them!
Something has to be done to promote our sport and this investment is a darn good start!

**jellywrestler** · 13th February 2015, 21:12

Originally Posted by Murray

Amazing that a significant number of people have asked me if Im going to Paeroa to the racing next weekend (no Im not racing) and nearly all have seen it advertised on TV. Ive been the last 4-5 years and theres always a good crowd but jeez how big is it going to be this year with the advertising and whats it costing cause this is certainly the most promotion I have seen for any MC event in NZ. Good on them!!!!!!

that'll be where the prize money went that they didn't pay out on the second round of racing last year....

**Maha** · 14th February 2015, 05:58

The 20th running of Paeroa was in 2011 Murray.

**Murray** · 14th February 2015, 07:18

Originally Posted by Murray

Can't wait and hopefully for the 20th? year in a row it will be hot and fine.

Originally Posted by Maha

The 20th running of Paeroa was in 2011 Murray.

But was it fine and hot in 1994 - I am led to believe it has never rained on Paeroa race day for the last 19 years which is what I was saying. Not how long the races have been going.

**Mike.Gayner** · 14th February 2015, 07:21

Fuck yeah I'll be there. My favourite event of the year.

**Edbear** · 14th February 2015, 19:58

We make it a 3 day weekend away staying at a nice resort nearby. Get the hot rod and bike show Saturday at the Paeroa race track then the racing on Sunday. Always a great time.

**Mike.Gayner** · 14th February 2015, 20:33

So is Saturday worth showing up for? Normally just make my way over there on Sun morning.

**Edbear** · 14th February 2015, 20:36

Originally Posted by Mike.Gayner

So is Saturday worth showing up for? Normally just make my way over there on Sun morning.

The hot rod and bike show come swap meet is a good day on Saturday.

**george formby** · 14th February 2015, 22:24

Pointless starting a new thread so will ask here. I'm heading down on Saturday & need accommodation for 2 nights. Me old man is out from Blighty & flies home on the Monday, thought I would give him a fitting farewell.
Any recommendations within 45 mins or so of Paeroa? I realise that in town and around will be booked out.
Just trying to avoid wandering the web.
Ta.

**Edbear** · 15th February 2015, 07:51

Originally Posted by george formby

Pointless starting a new thread so will ask here. I'm heading down on Saturday & need accommodation for 2 nights. Me old man is out from Blighty & flies home on the Monday, thought I would give him a fitting farewell.
Any recommendations within 45 mins or so of Paeroa? I realise that in town and around will be booked out.
Just trying to avoid wandering the web.
Ta.

Te Aroha is not far away. Friends are staying there.

**Bikemad** · 15th February 2015, 08:23

if you don't mind a 45 min drive you could stay in hamilton,tauranga,morinsville,thames..........heap s of choices

**Black Knight** · 15th February 2015, 09:05

Originally Posted by george formby

Pointless starting a new thread so will ask here. I'm heading down on Saturday & need accommodation for 2 nights. Me old man is out from Blighty & flies home on the Monday, thought I would give him a fitting farewell.
Any recommendations within 45 mins or so of Paeroa? I realise that in town and around will be booked out.
Just trying to avoid wandering the web.
Ta.

Gateway Backpackers in Thames (if not too late) at $30 odd a bed its a good deal-Saturday nightlife aint bad either-short ride/drive to Paeroa