Anyone wana ride? wellington 5th,6th,7th,8th June

**knight rider** · 28th May 2006, 23:30

I have 3 days off work beginning of june 6th 7th & 8th (tues-thurs) I wana go for a long ride somewhere. Was thinking piecook hill road out this way near Porirua. I haven't riden it yet but on the map it looks good. Anyone riden this yet? hows the ride? I'm on a cbr250rr so am not a fast rider but I can keep up with most riders

**James Deuce** · 29th May 2006, 07:09

That's not a long trip! That's a half hour dawdle from Porirua.

**skelstar** · 29th May 2006, 08:39

Paekakariki Hill road is quite tight and twisty. LIkely to be damp, speed limited to 80km/h and have cagers crossing the centreline. Take it easy on that road eh.

Oh yeah...short trip, like Jim2 said.

**knight rider** · 29th May 2006, 12:30

I also like the ride over the takas to martinborough & back so if someone wants to go there I'm keen. There hasn't been any newbie rides lately that I've seen so I wana go for a long ride if someone don't mind my tagging along

**madboy** · 29th May 2006, 12:46

Both Paekak and Takas have corners that are downright scary at this time of year, due to dampness, moss, etc. Paekak will literally take a few minutes and the fun will be over before you know it. And don't forget what Skels has said - people cutting corners. That road in particular is known for it.

I can't join ya, but recommend Takas on a day when it's dry and not too windy. Not that you can't ride it in other weathers, but don't want ya to have a bad experience put you off.

Also I take it you've been around long enough to realise what diesel looks like on the road? Takas is good for it in the wet.

**knight rider** · 30th May 2006, 00:52

Originally Posted by madboy

Both Paekak and Takas have corners that are downright scary at this time of year, due to dampness, moss, etc. Paekak will literally take a few minutes and the fun will be over before you know it. And don't forget what Skels has said - people cutting corners. That road in particular is known for it.

I can't join ya, but recommend Takas on a day when it's dry and not too windy. Not that you can't ride it in other weathers, but don't want ya to have a bad experience put you off.

Also I take it you've been around long enough to realise what diesel looks like on the road? Takas is good for it in the wet.

is diesel kinda like a rainbow colour in the middle of the road? only been riding 5 months so am still learning these things so any advice is much appreciated. Thanks

**Str8 Jacket** · 30th May 2006, 07:06

Originally Posted by knight rider

is diesel kinda like a rainbow colour in the middle of the road? only been riding 5 months so am still learning these things so any advice is much appreciated. Thanks

Yep, except it can be anywhere on the road. Usually right where you'd have the bike cranked over while going around the corner... But yes, look out for these patches everywhere...

**sugilite:Me** · 30th May 2006, 08:56

And why your at it, use your nose, it's amazing how many hazzards you can smell, diesel, grass cutting tractor, cow poos (he really should invest in a shower) and such.

NC · 30th May 2006, 09:00

Castel point would be a good ride for you

**Hawkeye** · 30th May 2006, 21:23

Originally Posted by knight rider

I have 4 days off work beginning of june 5th 6th 7th & 8th (mon-thurs) I wana go for a long ride somewhere. Was thinking piecook hill road out this way near Porirua. I haven't riden it yet but on the map it looks good. Anyone riden this yet? hows the ride? I'm on a cbr250rr so am not a fast rider but I can keep up with most riders

Hi Knight,

I may be up for a ride on the Monday (back to work Tuesday). I've got a mate who has just got himself a 250 bandit. He is also looking to get out. I'll know nearer the time and want keep an eye on the weather. Neither hill is good in the wet. Haven't tackled P'kak on the bike yet. Not comfortable on that road even in the cage due to the number of cages that cross the centre line. Been almost taken out a few times along there.
I'll PM you nearer the time once I know what I'm doing.

**Madness** · 30th May 2006, 21:32

Originally Posted by skelstar

Paekakariki Hill road is quite tight and twisty. LIkely to be damp, speed limited to 80km/h and have cagers crossing the centreline.

That road has a centreline??? Hard to imagine that once it was the main route in and out of Wellington, back in the Bullock days, but still.... I've gone right off the Paekakariki Hill, just plain aint much fun anymore.

**poorbastard** · 30th May 2006, 23:10

I may be in for a ride or two. Uni study leave and all.

**Sparky Bills** · 30th May 2006, 23:15

Piekok hill is a great road!
It will only hurt you if you let it.

**knight rider** · 31st May 2006, 00:49

Originally Posted by SWIFT ONE

Hi Knight,

I may be up for a ride on the Monday (back to work Tuesday). I've got a mate who has just got himself a 250 bandit. He is also looking to get out. I'll know nearer the time and want keep an eye on the weather. Neither hill is good in the wet. Haven't tackled P'kak on the bike yet. Not comfortable on that road even in the cage due to the number of cages that cross the centre line. Been almost taken out a few times along there.
I'll PM you nearer the time once I know what I'm doing.

Thanks swift sounds good