Coro Loop sunday 27th 10:30 autobahn - medium pace

**N4CR** · 21st November 2005, 22:01

Ok I'm thinking its going to be a good day to do the loop should the weather stay good.

27th (Sunday) Meeting at 10:30 at the Autobahn, leaving 11:00 or as early as you guys can meet. Don't be fashionably late in true KBR style or we might just ditch ya.

Faster guys up front to lead the way and the slower or newer guys at the back. I can be a rear marker with a fluro (I can also provide one if someone else wants to do it). I won't be breaking the speed limit on the straights but in the twisties it's all on.

I'm trying to set this ride up to go slowly through the populated areas (without revving the shit outta your engines) around the loop, so we don't get any undue police attention to what should be a nice ride, and also to not make it a target point in the future.

For people who haven't done the loop, overtaking cages etc in some sections can be a pain but don't take chances. If someone is right up your arse (with a bike) move over on the straight and let them pass.

I don't know how to set up the 'who's coming' thing yet but i'll go have a read to find out.

Please post your interest and any suggestions.

-Tristan

edit: calendar link is here to register your attendance:
http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/ca...1-27&e=644&c=1

**texmo** · 21st November 2005, 22:13

I am there busta, it will be my first time on the coro loop so should be good.

**Zapf** · 21st November 2005, 22:20

can we go from AB to Bombay -> Hunua -> Miranda -> Kopu?

will be happy to lead that stretch.

**N4CR** · 21st November 2005, 22:29

Originally Posted by Zapf

can we go from AB to Bombay -> Hunua -> Miranda -> Kopu?

will be happy to lead that stretch.

'That stretch'. Sure man go for it. I'm just really organising the ride on the forums, you guys can do what you want but keep it considerate for the local residents.. thats all!

**2wheels in Red Beach** · 21st November 2005, 22:41

where exactly is the autobahn??

**N4CR** · 21st November 2005, 22:55

Originally Posted by 2wheels in Red Beach

where exactly is the autobahn??

Go past papakura offramp and it is that large BP service station a km or so down the road with solar panels on the roof and whole lot of cafes. Large truck stop really, situated on a downhill section towards the bombay hills.

**Zapf** · 21st November 2005, 23:10

Originally Posted by tristank

'That stretch'. Sure man go for it. I'm just really organising the ride on the forums, you guys can do what you want but keep it considerate for the local residents.. thats all!

of course... u know me.... well... you'll get to know me

oh and it'll be a long day... don't expect to be back till late avo at the earliest...

**Leong** · 22nd November 2005, 05:24

Damn, busy that day. Haven't done the loop on a bike yet..... and this sounds like it might be a good first timers ride..

**2wheels in Red Beach** · 22nd November 2005, 16:31

how long does the loop take?

**Zapf** · 22nd November 2005, 16:35

usually less than 2 hours to Kopu.. an hour and a bit to coromandle... stop an hour for lunch and then perhaps 2 hours to Kopu or Waihi again... and then 3 hours back.

So expect it to be an entire day... unless tristank want to start earlier... 10 is a late start as it is... and 11 is a very late start for a summers day

**texmo** · 22nd November 2005, 17:39

11 is early when your half as fast as the tristank here

**juzzer** · 22nd November 2005, 17:47

BASTARDS.........have a fun and safe ride....

**NhuanH** · 22nd November 2005, 17:54

Originally Posted by Zapf

usually less than 2 hours to Kopu.. an hour and a bit to coromandle... stop an hour for lunch and then perhaps 2 hours to Kopu or Waihi again... and then 3 hours back.

So expect it to be an entire day... unless tristank want to start earlier... 10 is a late start as it is... and 11 is a very late start for a summers day

8 hours riding time?? Stay off da P bro!