Ride around NZ - Charity event - Feb 07

[Zukin]

Hi there

No it didnt work out today, so we arent getting to the top of the country

We rode in torrential rain, until we were stopped just out of Kaitaia heading north by the police to say the roads have been washed out.
2 bridges out

Still it was amazing riding in the elements, and I am amazed at how good Carissa has started to master the rain!! We are riding slowly and carefully and managed to get through the few flooded roads we encountered!!
We have had heavy showers every other day, but today was something else!!

We have camped up now and we are looking forward to the leg into Auckland if the roads are open

Speak to you all soon

Scott

[Crisis management]

Ouch!
Good call last night Scott, I am glad I didn't come up for the day! I don't do a good line in underwater work....thats what boats are for!

See you all tomorrow at Wellsford.

[Gixxer 4 ever]

Hi there

We rode in torrential rain, until we were stopped just out of Kaitaia heading north by the police to say the roads have been washed out.
2 bridges out

Scott

Thanks for posting Scott.

We were a bit concerned tonight as I heard a bike hit a Camper van and well, you know, it is always bad news but pleased it wasn't you guys. Hope who ever it was is ok. I hear the ambo couldn't get to them and they had to wait a few hours cos the bridge was washed out. The chopper had to fly in.

Tomorrow is a new day and the adventure continues.

Keep at it.

Steve

[Grub]

Jeez Scott, every day you have been rained on ... it's following you - right?

BTW, the invitation is cancelled, we're enjoying our first taste of summer and now you lot are going to turn up on Sunday, bring the rain and bugger it all up.

This summer stuff is pretty cool, I have NEVER seen so many bikes on the road as we did Waitangi Day ... and that's excluding our 40.

[gijoe1313]

Sounds like you guys are doing well and making good decisions, must be quite a challenge to keep it all together when it feels like the elements are conspiring against you!

Keep us posted!

[Jantar]

I think I can promise you mainly fine days in the South Island.

[Moko Potaka]

good call guys,glad yous didnt get stuck up there.see yous saturday morning.take care

[Nasty]

Jeez Scott, every day you have been rained on ... it's following you - right?

BTW, the invitation is cancelled, we're enjoying our first taste of summer and now you lot are going to turn up on Sunday, bring the rain and bugger it all up.

This summer stuff is pretty cool, I have NEVER seen so many bikes on the road as we did Waitangi Day ... and that's excluding our 40.

Ignore the Grub .... hmmmmm ... we can't wait to meet you all

Nasty

[Crisis management]

Ignore the Grub .... hmmmmm ... we can't wait to meet you all

Nasty

You tell him Nasty.........

They can't be completely cursed I had a good ride up the Firth of Thames & thru Auckland with them on Monday, sunny and neat roads!

I blame it on Metservice!

[yungatart]

DAY 6 Thursday 8th February
Kaitaia to Auckland
Distance = 400km
Meeting – 8am – 8.30am
Departs – 8.30am
The Park Top 10
West Coast Road
Waipapakauri, Kaitaia

Other Meeting Places (these times are approximate and are subject to change)
Kaitaia @ 9.00am
SHELL KAITAIA
173-175 Commerce Street

Wellsford @ 2.30pm
Town Centre on left hand side of road heading South

Back to the mostly Tarseal riding today with the first of many days riding along the rugged West Coast.
We follow the Coast down through a few settlements before we board the 2nd of 4 ferry crossings we will undertake on this adventure.
We cross the Hokianga Harbour, and then continue South through Opononi and Waipoua Forest (if time permits we will stop at Tane Mahuta) before reaching Dargaville. Then it’s along SH12 through Ruawai and Maungaturoto and onto Wellsford.
We then follow SH16 along the Kaipara Harbour through Helensville and Kumeu before reaching Auckland.

The times are approximate and are subject to change, we would advise that you arrive at least 15 minutes prior to the time shown.
If you want to find out where we are please txt or call (027) 3446372 (please no calls after 9pm), If would like to join us you are very welcome, please ensure you pay your $25 donation upon arrival, and please try and have the correct change.



This is the info I have, but I'm gusessing it is not entirely correct, due to the weather gods - can someone please do a sun dance for these guys!

[Crisis management]

I'll be meeting them at wellsford....sunshine guaranteed!!!! maybe

[yungatart]

.... sunshine guaranteed!!!! maybe

Did you sacrifice a virgin? Good luck and safe riding!

[Grub]

Did you sacrifice a virgin?!

What a shameful waste of a perfectly good virgin!

[davereid]

Hi Scott, glad to hear its going OK so far, no crashes or breakdowns !

Do I still expect you here 2pm Sunday for raffle of helmet, BBQ etc ? Let me know,

Regards Dave Reid

[Crisis management]

What a shameful waste of a perfectly good virgin!

Nah your safe, this is Auckland, we couldn't find one....

A very lovely day, no rain and eventually sunshine.

We met at Wellsford and wandered down SH16 to Helensville to the Suzuki dealer there for photo's for Kiwi Rider ( I hope the've got someone good at photoshop to tidy that lot up)

Then on to west harbour, Greenhithe and eventually Devonport thru the last of the rush hour, everyone was well and truly cooked by the time they got there...I don't know about these adventure riders, complain about a bit of rain, complain about a bit of sun. They're probably going to complain about the snow when they get down south as well.

Anyway I left them settling into a neat old villa near the sea at Devonport and looking forward to a couple of beers....all looked happy!!