Hamilton Rides

**ZeroIndex** · 29th May 2006, 11:08

Originally Posted by Kornholio

Hope this is of some help....

wow! that definitely deserves some green rep.. What is the average time the short and long run take? Which one will be done if we go this weekend?

**PaddyFZ1** · 29th May 2006, 11:09

The Coro Loop is approx 400k from ham.
Could be keen to come for a spin on the weekend. Will know closer to the weekend.
If the the weather is looking really good i might end up somewhere near Kerikeri, the Mrs wants to go and catch up with some friends.

**PaddyFZ1** · 29th May 2006, 11:17

Originally Posted by ZeroIndex

wow! that definitely deserves some green rep.. What is the average time the short and long run take? Which one will be done if we go this weekend?

You wont get much change out of 6hrs. And that would mean minimal stops.
Would plan 7-8 with the guys on the smaller bikes. That would allow plenty of time for stops, food

, and liquid refreshments.

**TerminalAddict** · 29th May 2006, 11:24

fork me !!! my poor arse will be hurtin after 7 hours.

**PaddyFZ1** · 29th May 2006, 11:29

Originally Posted by TerminalAddict

fork me !!! my poor arse will be hurtin after 7 hours.

Thats why i said allow 7-8 hrs. You will only be in the saddle 5-6 so your poor arse will have plenty of time to recover.

**Kornholio** · 29th May 2006, 11:36

Originally Posted by PaddyFZ1

You wont get much change out of 6hrs. And that would mean minimal stops.
Would plan 7-8 with the guys on the smaller bikes. That would allow plenty of time for stops, food

, and liquid refreshments.

It took us 7 hrs to do the whole loop with a stop in Coromandel and Coroglen(mmmm Ginny the barmaid), a gas stop in Tairua and another stop in Whangamata... so not a bad little trip

Where were all the Hamilton riders yesterday anyway?...not one

**ZeroIndex** · 29th May 2006, 12:02

Originally Posted by Kornholio

It took us 7 hrs to do the whole loop with a stop in Coromandel and Coroglen(mmmm Ginny the barmaid), a gas stop in Tairua and another stop in Whangamata... so not a bad little trip

Where were all the Hamilton riders yesterday anyway?...not one

hmmm.. that sounds do-able.. The Hamilton riders headed for a shortish ride around SH22 Ngarawahia round to somewhere near Raglan.. or something..

**brianemone** · 29th May 2006, 12:02

why dont we look at a 5 hour ride(with stops)??? 7-8hr will have my backside regreting buying a motorbike.

Why not Hams-Rotorua-Tauranga-Hams??? that would be far more gentle on the saddle area

**ZeroIndex** · 29th May 2006, 12:05

Originally Posted by brianemone

why dont we look at a 5 hour ride(with stops)??? 7-8hr will have my backside regreting buying a motorbike.

Why not Hams-Rotorua-Tauranga-Hams??? that would be far more gentle on the saddle area

I'm keen for whatever.. although.. when you've got a corner every 4 seconds, you don't think about your seat as much..

**ZeroIndex** · 29th May 2006, 12:06

brianemone: with that Hams-Rotorua-Tauranga-Hams ride you're thinking of.. as long as it's on the backroads, and not on the main ones, it should be all good..

**PaddyFZ1** · 29th May 2006, 12:09

[QUOTE=brianemone]why dont we look at a 5 hour ride(with stops)??? 7-8hr will have my backside regreting buying a motorbike.

You should be right, you will probably get an extra 10 - 15 mins break at every stop. Will take a little while for the small bikes to catch up.
And if you dont have to wait you will just have to get hard!!!

**TerminalAddict** · 29th May 2006, 12:22

Originally Posted by brianemone

why dont we look at a 5 hour ride(with stops)??? 7-8hr will have my backside regreting buying a motorbike.

Why not Hams-Rotorua-Tauranga-Hams??? that would be far more gentle on the saddle area

I'd be into that

infact I've done that a few times by myself.

Would be fun to watch zeroindex go up the mamaku's or kaimai's

**ZeroIndex** · 29th May 2006, 12:33

Originally Posted by TerminalAddict

I'd be into that

infact I've done that a few times by myself.

Would be fun to watch zeroindex go up the mamaku's or kaimai's

I can get up them around 70ish (would go faster, but my bike won't).. I only use one lane.. I just don't like those stupid cats-eyes..

**cowpoos** · 29th May 2006, 12:49

Originally Posted by kickingzebra

I sometimes will go on rides... thinking of putting on a big bbq ride some day soon... need to find a place to wheelie, maybe some tutors... if anyone saw my pathetic attempts on the GSXR yesterday, maybe white trash, loose bruce, or cowpoos, or someone doing a guest spot.

When I do it, I'll sort it out all mint.

Who'd be keen??

sounds like a larf!!! if ya can find a half decent dirt bike I'll show ya some stunts/crashes etc that'll make ya larf!! not to keen on pranging ma gixxer thou...or can I borrow yours?