Northland Ride/Stayover Labour Weekend (21-23rd Oct) Poll

[ManDownUnder]

It wasn't only Juzzer who went for the midnight skinny dip, he had 2 other accomplices...............

sounds like some probing is needed ... or maybe was already undertaken...

[WickedOne]

I am not sure but may have to work that weekend. If I don't have to work I will be there with bells on!!!!!

[Qkchk:Me]

sounds like some probing is needed ... or maybe was already undertaken...

Probing???? Maybe when they were all in the ocean together..... it WAS pretty dark..

[ManDownUnder]

Probing???? Maybe when they were all in the ocean together..... it WAS pretty dark..

Please tell me it wasn't three guys - that'd just ruin the mental image I have...

[Qkchk:Me]

Only 1 more week till the poll closes - vote now or put up with what comes out tops............

[Qkchk:Me]

It's a close call at this stage............ the poll closes on the 4th August, so get voting!

Below, some pics from the Opo ride last year and the Northern Exposure tour.

Pic 1
What happened to Blackyoshi's bike while he got drunk

Pic 2
Juzzer shows the locals how its done

Pic 3
MMAAAAATTTTTEEEEEE!!!

Pic 4
Smoko break outside Tane Mahuta (the huge anicent Kauri Tree), Waipoura Forest.

Pic 5
The bikes at the furtherest stop in the North Island - Cape Reinga Carpark

Pic 6
How far is it to London? The Northern most point in NZ. This lighthouse is still operational (computerised).

[insane1]

tl i might even have the vtr1000 by then so who knows i"m game.

[ZeroIndex]

Well, I know a fair amount of people from the Warkworth BBQ, and up north sounds good, so count me in.. what are the expected costs? (how many km's & accomodation costs) <-- so i can start saving

I don't mind either option 3 or 4.. um, and yeah, if someone wouldn't mind putting me up for the Friday night? (this question does not include gareth_d, as he snores too loudly ), not really keen on the whole Hamilton to Auckland in 'really early morning' conditions + proper ride afterwards.. - I promise not to blow anything up - but yeah, would really appreciate that

[Qkchk:Me]

Well, I know a fair amount of people from the Warkworth BBQ, and up north sounds good, so count me in.. what are the expected costs? (how many km's & accomodation costs) <-- so i can start saving

Was great to meet you Zero.

At this stage I am putting out "feelers" just seeing what people are keen on doing and if they could attend..... BUT after Friday (when the poll closes) the ride will be announced properly and I will start to get costs and also discuss the route we will be taking etc....

But for a ruff gestimate; if we go for the 3 or 4 option (x2 nights - which is over Sat, Sun and Mon) we will be doin approx 300 - 400kms each day. Now this might sound daunting to some, but if it is spread over the whole day it's stuff all. Becides if you feel you are not up to the challenge you can take a 'shortcut' and meet us at an pre-arranged place. As for cost - Depends on how much you and your bike eats... Accomodation as a ruff guess, I think it cost us $55per couple per night for a cabin up at Waipapakauri Ramp (Kaitaia - Northern Exposure trip) and that was 4 of us in a cosy cabin. So when the ride is formerly organised I will get prices of the places we will be staying at and then you can decide if you want to share with Gareth I think some of the cabin can sleep up to 7 so the cost is even better spread amongst you (a cabin of 5 people is about $20 per person/night etc...). A couple of the places do accomodate for tents if ya wanna go budget too.

[Qkchk:Me]

if someone wouldn't mind putting me up for the Friday night? (this question does not include gareth_d, as he snores too loudly ), not really keen on the whole Hamilton to Auckland in 'really early morning' conditions + proper ride afterwards..

You are very welcome to stay the night here with me and Qkkid in Albany. The Spa pool should be online by then

[Scorpygirl]

You are very welcome to stay the night here with me and Qkkid in Albany. The Spa pool should be online by then

Did you mention spa pool..... Could Rhino and I come and stay too. Crossing the ditch (AKA the bridge) early on Saturday morning sounds a bit daunting for us!!! (P/T)

[Qkchk:Me]

Did you mention spa pool..... Could Rhino and I come and stay too. Crossing the ditch (AKA the bridge) early on Saturday morning sounds a bit daunting for us!!! (P/T)

Oh come on! Take a concrete pill and HARDERN UP

[Scorpygirl]

Oh come on! Take a concrete pill and HARDERN UP

OK.... I will keep taking my medication and hope it helps!!!! See you at the venue.

[Qkchk:Me]

OK.... I will keep taking my medication and hope it helps!!!! See you at the venue.

With the amount of interest and organising to do, I might have to borrow some!

[ZeroIndex]

You are very welcome to stay the night here with me and Qkkid in Albany. The Spa pool should be online by then

haha, that sounds awesome thanks