Corro loop ride - starts in Auckland - 25-2-06

**TONO** · 24th February 2006, 10:34

Originally Posted by Kornholio

Sorry dudes but I wont be able to make this one, got some shit to sort
Will be going to Okororie on Sunday tho

Bloody hell!!

special dis-compensation,

you be careful boyo:slap:

**Kornholio** · 24th February 2006, 10:46

Originally Posted by WeeStromer

Bloody hell!!

special dis-compensation,

you be careful boyo:slap:

Yes Dad

Hows the foot dude? Are ya coming on Sunday to Oko?

Will tell Fish and Spud about this ride and Sundays...see if they wanna tag along

**NhuanH** · 24th February 2006, 17:41

being a good bassa, I took today off to re-con the Kaiaua GP section and Kopu-Hikuai. Oh, the things I'll do for you lot. It was tough work, the weather didn't help much.

In contrast to the Paeroa run last week, there are small and shallow seal repair blocks heading south on the first coastal section of the Firth (Auckland side) - y'know with the cliff on your right side, plus some small slips from the cliff.
This continues through to the hamlet of Waharau, the last village before Kaiaua heading south, just before the quarry. Nothing you can't manage if you have your eyes open (now, those are famous last words!).

The Kopu-Hikuai road had a vehicle spraying water operating, presumably to cool the tar. This surface water does not help much with motobicycles though!

For those going ex-Botany, thru Whitford-Maraetai-Clevedon, the coastal road from Maraetai through to at least Duder Regional Park (North Rd, heading back into Clevedon) is new-ish seal. Again, no dramas, just keep sharp.

End of report.

See you Jon and others at Barry's Point Rd 9-ish, and the rest at Shell Clevedon 10am.

**aff-man** · 24th February 2006, 18:40

Originally Posted by NhuanH

being a good bassa, I took today off to re-con the Kaiaua GP section and Kopu-Hikuai. Oh, the things I'll do for you lot. It was tough work, the weather didn't help much.

In contrast to the Paeroa run last week, there are small and shallow seal repair blocks heading south on the first coastal section of the Firth (Auckland side) - y'know with the cliff on your right side, plus some small slips from the cliff.
This continues through to the hamlet of Waharau, the last village before Kaiaua heading south, just before the quarry. Nothing you can't manage if you have your eyes open (now, those are famous last words!).

The Kopu-Hikuai road had a vehicle spraying water operating, presumably to cool the tar. This surface water does not help much with motobicycles though!

For those going ex-Botany, thru Whitford-Maraetai-Clevedon, the coastal road from Maraetai through to at least Duder Regional Park (North Rd, heading back into Clevedon) is new-ish seal. Again, no dramas, just keep sharp.

End of report.

See you Jon and others at Barry's Point Rd 9-ish, and the rest at Shell Clevedon 10am.

and there goes the neighbourhood

Hey due to financial restraints I probably can just go down to miranda and back if anyone wants a slightly shorter ride.

**jbauer** · 24th February 2006, 19:09

Yep, see you all tomorrow!

- Jon

**crashe** · 24th February 2006, 19:57

To all those riding the loop tomorrow..

Take care and ride safely out there on the roads..

I shall look forward to the ride report at the end of the day.
Oh dont forget to take some pictures....

I wish I could be going... but since Im unable to ride at the mo...
due to my leg being in a leg brace and my baby isnt fixed yet..
I shall be stuck here at home....

**bugjuice** · 24th February 2006, 20:00

mannnnnnn i never get a break lately..

enjoy the ride guys..

**TLDV8** · 24th February 2006, 20:27

Originally Posted by crashe

To all those riding the loop tomorrow..

Take care and ride safely out there on the roads..

I shall look forward to the ride report at the end of the day.
Oh dont forget to take some pictures....

There are few pics Here from the weekend before last to tide you over..make sure you keep your feet up for a speedy recovery

..

If the sun is up the tarseal on the Kopu will be bleeding well before lunchtime (fwiw)

**crashe** · 24th February 2006, 20:34

Originally Posted by TLDV8

There are few pics Here from the weekend before last to tide you over..make sure you keep your feet up for a speedy recovery

..

If the sun is up the tarseal on the Kopu will be bleeding well before lunchtime (fwiw)

Cheers mate. Yep I have my leg up on a stool right now.. or I am lying on the couch the rest of the time...

This is so boring mate. doing nought.. but I see the knee specialst next wed.. re fluid (effusion) on the knee.

**SlowHand** · 24th February 2006, 20:45

Originally Posted by nHuanH

In contrast to the Paeroa run last week, there are Daewoo Tracks on the road heading south on the first coastal section of the Firth (Auckland side) - y'know with the cliff on your right side, plus some small slips from the cliff.

fark, that is some serious stuff!

**SwanTiger** · 24th February 2006, 20:51

Originally Posted by aff-man

Hey due to financial restraints I probably can just go down to miranda and back if anyone wants a slightly shorter ride.

Possible, depending on how things go for me tomorrow - I may need to cut back sooner than expected.

**Motoracer** · 24th February 2006, 21:01

See you tomorrow but don't expect me to be at the meet up place (there is a reason behind that). You'll just notice me join the group at some stage of the ride.

Can't wait!

**2_SL0** · 24th February 2006, 21:30

Will there be points at which we can stop and polish our bikes?

**SwanTiger** · 24th February 2006, 21:40

Originally Posted by Kawagreen

Will there be points at which we can stop and polish our bikes?

Probably, hopefully we can fit in a few more than usual, even if they are only short. There are some really beautiful lookouts and beaches along the way that should be adored and it gives the slow riders like me time to catch up. I'm still getting use to the concept of sportsbikes, and for once I actually get a workout when riding, no wonder most people who ride cruisers are fat.