Tauranga Rant and Rave

**wybmadiity** · 18th March 2009, 10:27

Tomorrow Lookin dodgy for tomorrow, Friday and Saturday look good though

**Unit:Me** · 18th March 2009, 15:57

Originally Posted by wybmadiity

Tomorrow Lookin dodgy for tomorrow, Friday and Saturday look good though

Harden up, besides, we're not going at 7 in the morning are we. Im hoping for a decent ride tomorrow night, lets hope the weather gods will co-operate.

**Unit:Me** · 18th March 2009, 16:15

Im offering an extended ride tomorrow night, for anyone interested.
Meet Tauriko 5.45pm leaving 6pm.
Tauriko - Putaruru, regroup at the main service station LHS.
Arapuni Rd just outside town boundaries turn left onto Waotu Rd
Left at Old Taupo Road
Right onto Wiltsdown Rd, at this point anyone following I will wave through as this is the extended yummy bit (but Tex knows the way as well)
Just stay on this road (becomes Lake Arapuni Road), so of course passes by Lake Arapuni. Eventually come to a T intersection, this is Huhihuhitaha Rd, turn left then cross over the crossroads to Pearson Rd, this pops out onto Arapuni Rd again (turn right) and back to Putaruru.

Whew, I know detailed instructions but some of you a) might know the roads or b) might check out a map, and Im slow (although my bike is getting a mini overhall this week

).

Been wanting to do this for ages and daylight is fast running out. Hope a few of you can make it, as its a great little ride, about an extra 50km I would guess.

**saul** · 18th March 2009, 16:42

Originally Posted by Unit

Im offering an extended ride tomorrow night, for anyone interested.
Meet Tauriko 5.45pm leaving 6pm.
Tauriko - Putaruru, regroup at the main service station LHS.
Arapuni Rd just outside town boundaries turn left onto Waotu Rd
Left at Old Taupo Road
Right onto Wiltsdown Rd, at this point anyone following I will wave through as this is the extended yummy bit (but Tex knows the way as well)
Just stay on this road (becomes Lake Arapuni Road), so of course passes by Lake Arapuni. Eventually come to a T intersection, this is Huhihuhitaha Rd, turn left then cross over the crossroads to Pearson Rd, this pops out onto Arapuni Rd again (turn right) and back to Putaruru.

Whew, I know detailed instructions but some of you a) might know the roads or b) might check out a map, and Im slow (although my bike is getting a mini overhall this week

).

Been wanting to do this for ages and daylight is fast running out. Hope a few of you can make it, as its a great little ride, about an extra 50km I would guess.

OOOO weather should be about right by the looks

**texn** · 18th March 2009, 18:35

Originally Posted by Unit

my bike is getting a mini overhall this week

).

woooohoooo!!!

You gettin your new suspension!!!!

**texn** · 18th March 2009, 18:36

Just thought I would spread roumors......sorry

**toebug** · 18th March 2009, 21:31

Originally Posted by cambridgedan

Hey is anyone going to the coast 2 coast this weekend?

What is this coast to coast????

I could be keen on the extend thursday ride since there arent too many daylight savings hours left.

**bucket boy** · 19th March 2009, 06:47

Originally Posted by texn

woooohoooo!!!

You gettin your new suspension!!!!

what dumpty hasnt finally got your birthday present

**Ralph** · 19th March 2009, 12:32

Originally Posted by Unit

Im offering an extended ride tomorrow night, for anyone interested.
Meet Tauriko 5.45pm leaving 6pm.
Tauriko - Putaruru, regroup at the main service station LHS.
Arapuni Rd just outside town boundaries turn left onto Waotu Rd
Left at Old Taupo Road
Right onto Wiltsdown Rd, at this point anyone following I will wave through as this is the extended yummy bit (but Tex knows the way as well)
Just stay on this road (becomes Lake Arapuni Road), so of course passes by Lake Arapuni. Eventually come to a T intersection, this is Huhihuhitaha Rd, turn left then cross over the crossroads to Pearson Rd, this pops out onto Arapuni Rd again (turn right) and back to Putaruru.

Whew, I know detailed instructions but some of you a) might know the roads or b) might check out a map, and Im slow (although my bike is getting a mini overhall this week

).

Been wanting to do this for ages and daylight is fast running out. Hope a few of you can make it, as its a great little ride, about an extra 50km I would guess.

Awesome

**stify** · 19th March 2009, 12:39

Originally Posted by Unit

Im offering an extended ride tomorrow night, for anyone interested.
Meet Tauriko 5.45pm leaving 6pm.
Tauriko - Putaruru, regroup at the main service station LHS.
Arapuni Rd just outside town boundaries turn left onto Waotu Rd
Left at Old Taupo Road
Right onto Wiltsdown Rd, at this point anyone following I will wave through as this is the extended yummy bit (but Tex knows the way as well)
Just stay on this road (becomes Lake Arapuni Road), so of course passes by Lake Arapuni. Eventually come to a T intersection, this is Huhihuhitaha Rd, turn left then cross over the crossroads to Pearson Rd, this pops out onto Arapuni Rd again (turn right) and back to Putaruru.

Whew, I know detailed instructions but some of you a) might know the roads or b) might check out a map, and Im slow (although my bike is getting a mini overhall this week

).

Been wanting to do this for ages and daylight is fast running out. Hope a few of you can make it, as its a great little ride, about an extra 50km I would guess.

I'd be in...but I think me baby will arrive sometime real soon....have fun

**texn** · 19th March 2009, 15:04

I might be in for a little pootle

**Unit:Me** · 19th March 2009, 15:08

Originally Posted by bucket boy

what dumpty hasnt finally got your birthday present

Ah, no, still on back order

. Just refining whats on there

**Unit:Me** · 19th March 2009, 15:10

Weather is mint, road is mint, except for a wee small patch just this side of Putaruru township, end of Whites Road.
Obviously will stop in at the Oko on the way back, looking forward to this ride as I havent actually ridden the road, just found it on my rep travels in the car.

**wybmadiity** · 19th March 2009, 15:47

Not going to make the ride

but will see you all at Drivers. Bloody work!

**dragonfly** · 19th March 2009, 16:24

Originally Posted by Unit

Weather is mint, road is mint, except for a wee small patch just this side of Putaruru township, end of Whites Road.
Obviously will stop in at the Oko on the way back, looking forward to this ride as I havent actually ridden the road, just found it on my rep travels in the car.

Would love to join up, but tyres to worn to take the risk, new tyres going on 2x bikes tomorrow, ready for forgotten highway ride this weekend

. Have a goodie