30th April - Auckland to Taupo - Elephant Run

**Zapf** · 23rd April 2006, 17:14

Anyone keen on a ride to Taupo?

PLAN: Meet at AutoBahn at 7:15am. Leaving at 7:30 to meet up with Hamilton ride at around 8:45 ish.

And head back from Taupo to Auckland with goal of reaching Auckland around 7pm. Please bring gear that is water proof and also clear visors as you'll be riding in the night on the way back. We'll most likely go back via a different route.

For those who needs it my cellphone is 029 2410185

FYI We'll be going off SH1 at Taupiri (After Huntly) into Gordonton Road and into Hamilton.

Leaving Auckland around 7:30am, will be taking the more interesting routes and staying off SH1 as much as possible. With view of getting to Taupo by 11am for the prize draws.

Will be a cruise (med) and will suit most riders. Doesn't mean we'll stop much thou... its about riding!

**Zapf** · 26th April 2006, 19:12

Is there NO one going from Auckland?

We had a really good ride last time I went... taking the back roads with Ninja boy and a few others....

**FROSTY:Me** · 26th April 2006, 19:16

sorry bro ---Ill already be there --goin round the track.

**Devil** · 27th April 2006, 09:26

Ahh there is a thread for this. Zapf, PM me your contact number, I may or may not be going, will find out soon.

**MacD** · 27th April 2006, 11:44

I'm keen to do the ride as well but will also depend on real-life™. I'll make a call on it on Friday.

**Devil** · 27th April 2006, 11:46

OK, I've had confirmation, I'm allowed out of the house for the day!

Good chance to test me new jacket and pants outside the city. And the new ipod nano

**Krayy** · 27th April 2006, 22:09

My brother and I are going round East Cape this weekend and since we're in Wairoa for Sat night, we'll probably head to Taupo in the morning but join up with some of you guys for the ride back up.

**Forbes & Davies** · 28th April 2006, 09:54

Hi All - have just spoken to Auck M/C club who are organising the track sessions, and they are planning on two 15 min sessions, costing $20.00 ( for both, not each) Times will be approx 11.00 am and 2.00 pm depending on how their race schedule progresses.

**Devil** · 28th April 2006, 15:50

Zapf, PM me about meeting up.

MacD, you coming along?

**MacD** · 28th April 2006, 16:37

Yep, I'll be there. What's the plan Zapf? I see we might join up with the Hamilton ride?

**Quasievil** · 28th April 2006, 17:03

Originally Posted by Forbes & Davies

Hi All - have just spoken to Auck M/C club who are organising the track sessions, and they are planning on two 15 min sessions, costing $20.00 ( for both, not each) Times will be approx 11.00 am and 2.00 pm depending on how their race schedule progresses.

Wouldnt fucken bet on it, they always run late, I will be pissed if I loose races cause of a track session.

**Zapf** · 28th April 2006, 17:32

Originally Posted by MacD

Yep, I'll be there. What's the plan Zapf? I see we might join up with the Hamilton ride?

Yea... might be a good idea to join up with the Hamilton ride on the way down... and then we can take another way back up

Plan is brewing.....

If we were to be in Hamy by 8:45. When should we leave AutoBahn? 1 1/4 hour to Hamilton?

**justsomeguy** · 28th April 2006, 17:45

So I gather it's a 7am meet for a 7:30 departure from the Autobahn, Papakura.

Hey Forbes & Davies - are you absolutely sure about those track sessions being available?? Will riders still be allowed out if it's wet - or will the sessions be cancelled??

**White trash** · 29th April 2006, 09:05

Originally Posted by Quasievil

Wouldnt fucken bet on it, they always run late, I will be pissed if I loose races cause of a track session.

Don't be such a grumpy cunt on your birthday, spread a bit of love.

On another note, sorry we wont catch up (again) this weekend, have a good party and thanks again for your offer.

**Quasievil** · 29th April 2006, 09:11

Originally Posted by White trash

Don't be such a grumpy cunt on your birthday, spread a bit of love.

On another note, sorry we wont catch up (again) this weekend, have a good party and thanks again for your offer.

Good point, We got racing for a few weeks yet so take ya pick which one suits mate and you can have a go!!!
would love to see you out there mate kicking some booty