My attempted trip to Taupo this morning 18/12/05

**crashe** · 18th December 2005, 08:28

Ok I attempted the trip down to Taupo this morning, to support all the KBers out on the track today.

Well I dragged my butt out of bed at 4am... was on the road by 5am... all going sweet as... I refuelled at AutoBahn and found out that a couple of riders had left about 30 minutes before me (had to be Gareth maybe).
So I figured I would be riding catchup all the way.

As I got over the Bombay Hill.... The heaven's then opened up....
I couldnt see two feet in front of me... so I was riding real slow...
Even the cars were going at a snails pace, the visability was that bad.
There was even a bit of fog as well.

I continued on towards Mercer and Meremere in the heavy torrenchal rain.
All I could see ahead of me was black sky from the rain.
It had to be raining in Huntly and Hamilton as well.
It just getting worse.. so I thought stuff this...
I aint riding all the way there in this heavy rain.

So I did a u-turn and came on home...back to Auckland and the lovely sun.
I got so soaked throu and flaming freezing cold...

But I did do over a 160km ride thou.

I am now drying out all my gear.

So I'm sorry gals and guys in Taupo that I didnt get down there today...
But I wasn't gonna risk my neck in that torrenchal rain.

Next time.

**Sniper** · 18th December 2005, 08:39

Good on ya for trying though crashe. Glad to hear you got home safe.

**Motu** · 18th December 2005, 08:42

Sunny all morning in Huntly,my wagon is outside with no water on it....but there are rain clouds to the north.I'm tossing up whether to go for a ride this morning or the afternoon.

Just thought you'd like to know that.

**crashe** · 18th December 2005, 08:46

cheers Sniper.

I rung and spoke to Bugjuice at around 9am...
He said they were just unloading the bikes.

**Joni** · 18th December 2005, 08:46

Originally Posted by Motu

Just thought you'd like to know that.

hehe, you bugger!

Crashe good on you for the attempt! I hope you nice and warm now.

**crashe** · 18th December 2005, 08:50

Originally Posted by Motu

Sunny all morning in Huntly,my wagon is outside with no water on it....but there are rain clouds to the north.I'm tossing up whether to go for a ride this morning or the afternoon.

Just thought you'd like to know that.

Cheers Motu.

Damn...... I was in that heavy rain for ages....
It sure looked like it was raining over your way...
It was pitch back rain clouds in your direction.

Oh well at least I attempted to get there....

**DMNTD:Me** · 18th December 2005, 09:19

Originally Posted by Motu

Sunny all morning in Huntly....

Yep onya for your honest attempt Crashe
'Tis another glorious day up here in the North too...thus far anyway!

**T.W.R** · 18th December 2005, 09:34

good on ya for putting in the effort!

but

Nth island rain is a hoot to ride in, warm & humid

not like down here

**kels** · 18th December 2005, 09:34

Hey good on you for trying to get there to support fellow KBers! Hey good news Crashe! Bike is all up and running!!! YEEEE HAAAAA!

**inlinefour** · 18th December 2005, 10:22

Most would have not bothered. Pity you did not make it to the sunny other side. Would have liked to go myself, but have this work thing to contend with

**froggyfrenchman** · 18th December 2005, 15:18

I went, weather from the bay to taupo and back wasnt too bad

**raster** · 18th December 2005, 16:16

Good on ya crashe, hope you have dried out OK.

**flash** · 18th December 2005, 17:06

i went and for about 3/4's of the day it was hot and sunny. but near the end, it got VERY wet...

**vixter** · 18th December 2005, 17:06

Originally Posted by crashe

Ok I attempted the trip down to Taupo this morning, to support all the KBers out on the track today.

Well I dragged my butt out of bed at 4am... was on the road by 5am... all going sweet as... I refuelled at AutoBahn and found out that a couple of riders had left about 30 minutes before me (had to be Gareth maybe).
So I figured I would be riding catchup all the way.

As I got over the Bombay Hill.... The heaven's then opened up....
I couldnt see two feet in front of me... so I was riding real slow...
Even the cars were going at a snails pace, the visability was that bad.
There was even a bit of fog as well.

I continued on towards Mercer and Meremere in the heavy torrenchal rain.
All I could see ahead of me was black sky from the rain.
It had to be raining in Huntly and Hamilton as well.
It just getting worse.. so I thought stuff this...
I aint riding all the way there in this heavy rain.

So I did a u-turn and came on home...back to Auckland and the lovely sun.
I got so soaked throu and flaming freezing cold...

But I did do over a 160km ride thou.

I am now drying out all my gear.

So I'm sorry gals and guys in Taupo that I didnt get down there today...
But I wasn't gonna risk my neck in that torrenchal rain.

Next time.

well crash i just got back from taupo after yet another bad day of this time hubby throwing the courtesy car down the ditch!! well what can i say its been a hell of a ride these last few weeks im kinda dreading picking the bike up this week.

well the weather was fine today even got sunburnt only stayed till half oneish as it just started to rain so hopefully it stayed off for the rest of the guys and guls!!

we will probably meet you at the next event if we are still in one piece!!