Wainuiomata Coast Rd (Wgtn)

[Hitcher]

I suggest you try Whitemans Valley road.

It's on the list for a TOTNR...

[skelstar]

It's on the list for a TOTNR...

Good stuff. Tomorrow Mr H?

[Hitcher]

Good stuff. Tomorrow Mr H?

Let's see what the weather is up to first.

[ducatilover]

Yesterday I was having a bad morning so I decided to go for a ride at lunchtime. I work in Gracefield so a trip down the Wainui Coast rd is definitely an option.

I have been out there a couple of times when I was really new to riding and I found it quite difficult and unpleasant to ride. Now, having gone over the Rimutakas often and gaining some more handling skills, I decided that I would give it another go.

It was still quite unpleasant. Why?

Is it because quite a few corners are off camber?

The road is quite rough (re: bumpy) and screws up the bike's handling (susp needs to be adjusted admittedly)?

So whats everyone elses thoughts? The ride out there should be great! (crap in a head wind).

i used to live in wainuiomata untill bou two years ago. i loooove the coast road for some unknown reason. what bout the wainui hill?? last time i managed 90-110 down the gracefeild/hutt side and that was literaly on the pegs.......maybe i should give you a bell next time i'm down there?? whaddaya think??

[skelstar]

...maybe i should give you a bell next time i'm down there?? whaddaya think??

Yeah had a few offers which is cool. I think Ill tag along to one of Hitch's TOTNR's and follow a group. Want to concentrate on the BIG hill for a bit (and the Wairarapa) anyway. Thanks for the offer.