Commuting across the Rimutaka's

**matt77** · 24th November 2005, 07:12

Hi,

Just wondered if there is anyone out there who might be able to answer a few questions on commuting from Martinborough to Wellington on a bike?? Does anyone currently commute across the Rimutaka's on a daily basis? Is it do-able by motorbike?

Really like the idea of living in Martinborough but just am slightly concerned about the commute to Welllington, is it do-able on a daily basis by motorbike?

Cheers

**Lou Girardin** · 24th November 2005, 07:16

Don't know about commuting, but KB'ers communte.

**dawnrazor** · 24th November 2005, 07:18

Originally Posted by Lou Girardin

Don't know about commuting, but KB'ers communte.

whats a communte ?

**skelstar** · 24th November 2005, 07:22

Welcome to the site matt77.

I believe Richard who works at TSS (Lower Hutt) commutes from Masterton to Lower hutt everyday. I would pay him a visit (when its quite) and have a chat with him.

**Jonty** · 24th November 2005, 07:26

Commuting over the 'takas everyday sounds horrible

**Sparky Bills** · 24th November 2005, 08:18

One of the guys in our w/shop does.
He seems to be happy doing it.

**Beemer** · 24th November 2005, 09:01

It would be a nice trip in good weather, but on those really windy, wet days, I'd be looking for an alternative!

**Coyote** · 24th November 2005, 09:03

Originally Posted by Beemer

It would be a nice trip in good weather, but on those really windy, wet days, I'd be looking for an alternative!

Can always take the alternative route through Woodville. I wouldn't mind doing that everyday

**Uncle B** · 24th November 2005, 09:19

Commuting over the Taka's would be the best way to unwind after a days work.
Summer.....Brilliant
Winter.....Shite (the hill will be closed during heavy snow)

You'd probally be caught out with crappy weather on occasion. I'd have a car as a backup during the 'off' months.

**ducatilover** · 24th November 2005, 09:37

Originally Posted by alarumba

Can always take the alternative route through Woodville. I wouldn't mind doing that everyday

no no no, go to pahiatua and go ver the pahiatua track, muc more exciting.....i used to go to woodville every day from my little house in eketahuna but when i got confident enough i went over the pahiatua track and i love it.....wheee scrape some fucken pegs whilst "commuting" every day

**Lou Girardin** · 24th November 2005, 11:40

Originally Posted by dawnrazor

whats a communte ?

It's what KB'ers do to get to work. After you get the bike out of the garge.

**madboy** · 24th November 2005, 11:48

IMHO, upside = cool stress reliever on the Takas. At least you'd have a chance to wear out the sides of the tyres, unlike many other commuters (myself incl) who only get a mway/residential commute.

Downside = wind, diesel slicks in wet, snow, heightened exposure to trucks/cars who don't understand KEEP LEFT. Also depends if you can tolerate the boredom of all that highway from U/Hutt to Wgtn. I'm guessing on the BMW you won't be tucked down goin for it, so it'll be a bloody long way!!

**Coyote** · 24th November 2005, 14:08

Originally Posted by ducatilover

no no no, go to pahiatua and go ver the pahiatua track, muc more exciting.....i used to go to woodville every day from my little house in eketahuna but when i got confident enough i went over the pahiatua track and i love it.....wheee scrape some fucken pegs whilst "commuting" every day

Haven't been through there yet, is it good?

**Dadpole** · 24th November 2005, 20:36

Chap on a K model BMW has been doing it for years - rain & shine

EDIT: Before you move to Mbro, you should rent for a week.
Totally different on weekdays - They let the locals roam the streets