Wellington Xmas Bash?

**GSVR** · 5th October 2005, 06:59

Sorry Paul what started out as a great idea and offer on your part got Hijacked by the likes of myself with plans of some great NI/SI summer tour.

The original idea of a simple (KISS) get together was the best and someone offering a venue etc doesn't happen often.

**FROSTY:Me** · 5th October 2005, 07:18

Just a thought here--what would happen if the track day was combined with a christmas get together at taupo.
Its mid way for most KBers and plents of places to stay

**Paul in NZ** · 5th October 2005, 07:52

Originally Posted by FROSTY

Just a thought here--what would happen if the track day was combined with a christmas get together at taupo.
Its mid way for most KBers and plents of places to stay

Thats actually a pretty good idea...

It does not actually spin my crank but I can definately see the appeal to others and is worth a bit of discussion.

My problem, is I'm old and associate xmas with family and friends and many of those are non riders / motorcyclists so I tend to favour events that are child friendly. However, most KB'rs probably don't have kids / non riding partners so your idea is excellent.

Like I said, this is a busy time of the year and finding a spare saturday is almost impossible for most of us. I just thought I'd bring it up earlier than last year to see who was keen. With the limited responses we have had I'd think just a quiet ride could suffice.

Cheers, and thanks to all that responded.

**Paul in NZ** · 5th October 2005, 07:53

Originally Posted by Garry H

Sorry Paul what started out as a great idea and offer on your part got Hijacked by the likes of myself with plans of some great NI/SI summer tour.

The original idea of a simple (KISS) get together was the best and someone offering a venue etc doesn't happen often.

No sweat Garry... We are still thinking of a South Island adventure in March...

**Paul in NZ** · 5th October 2005, 09:28

Originally Posted by Dafe

You could always go to somewhere like Rivervalley, just north of Taihape.

http://www.rivervalley.co.nz/bookings/default.asp?cid=6

The link shows their prices, $20 for a dorm bed. (Students Prices!!!)
We could do an overnighter, meaning a good long ride followed by alchohol , sleep, more socialising and a good long ride again the next day. Maybe arrange a orienteering rally up there, groups arranged by bike make!
This could draw alot of KBers from all over as this is very central.

Dafe.. Do you know if the road is sealed all the way to the Lodge? (oh bugger it, I'll email em anyway) The prices look pretty reasonable and I'm sure this could be a great place for an overnighter.... Failing that, it might even be the sort of place the vickster and I might like to visit...

EDIT - Last 5kms are gravel....

Cheers

**sunhuntin** · 5th October 2005, 11:08

im keen to jump on virtually anything, but not that keen on the idea of crossing to the SI...mainly due to cost and also roping the bike so she doesnt tip over. i like the idea posted above, but not sure about the gravel. however, i do know a local gravel road so maybe need to go and practise on it, lmfao.

let me know what dates and meeting place....as i said, nearly anything will suit me, i can usually work it into plans, specially something as important as this!

**limbimtimwim** · 5th October 2005, 20:10

Originally Posted by FROSTY

Just a thought here--what would happen if the track day was combined with a christmas get together at taupo.
Its mid way for most KBers and plents of places to stay

I was thinking the same.
Perhaps everyone meet at the track in the morning, then those who get tired of watching others have fun go off on a ride near Taupo. Hopefully led by a local who knows a few good roads. Meet back somewhere with alcamahol after the trackday and have a right old shindig late into the night.

Can't go wrong there :-) .

Trackday is on the 18th of December. http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/sh...ad.php?t=18041

**Paul in NZ** · 5th October 2005, 20:15

Trackday option is good but experience tells me that there is no way I will have time for this that close to xmas..

Downside is that it is hardly a special event and it would get lost in it. Personally, watching a whole trackday at taupo and not participating would be as exciting as watching the cat get an erection... but then I've got the attention span of a goldfish...

**Uncle B** · 5th October 2005, 20:53

If people want a bit of a ride to a venue, what about that cafe across the bridge, Manawatu gorge.
Or castlepoint / Riversdale

I'm keen whatever is decided.

**gromit** · 5th October 2005, 23:34

Castlepoint sounds good? Beers/bonfire/rough it?

**Skunk** · 6th October 2005, 07:32

Originally Posted by gromit

Castlepoint sounds good? Beers/bonfire/rough it?

I thought the point was no overnight stuff so parents and kids could come?

I dunno, could be wrong.

**Hitcher** · 6th October 2005, 09:42

Originally Posted by Skunk

I thought the point was no overnight stuff so parents and kids could come? I dunno, could be wrong.

I agree with Skunk. There's a big difference between a social get-together and a rally.

**Str8 Jacket** · 6th October 2005, 09:46

Yea im with Hitcher and Skunk on this one. I for one don't know if my bike is even going to be ready for any decent rides before Xmas. This time of year is always hard on the wallet too! I dont know if anyone else agrees but it would be preferable for me if we just had a good old fashioned "piss up"