Ride around NZ - Charity event - Feb 07

[yungatart]

I'm glad that someone sorted the weather out for them, they are from HB you know - we don't do rain like that here....

[yungatart]

No schedule for today - assume to be a rest day.

[yungatart]

DAY 8 Saturday 10th February
Auckland to New Plymouth
Distance = 420km
Meeting – 8.00 – 8.20am
Departs – 8.30am
BP Connect Papakura MSA
Southern Motorway
South Drury

Other Meeting Places
Te Awamutu @ 10.45am
SHELL TE AWAMUTU
601 Sloane Street

Mostly seal however sections of gravel are expected on the Coast Road to Awakino from Waitomo Caves, an alternative route is available.
We start the day on the Motorway, and throughout the day we travel through areas there is a possibility of no other traffic on the road.
Once we go over the Bombay hills we continue along SH1 to Ngaruawahia . Then it’s a quick trip inland down to Otorohanga before again heading towards the Coast, past Waitomo Caves and out to Piripiri and along the rugged Coast again.
We join up to the Main State Highway at Awakino, before the final run into New Plymouth

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.

[yungatart]

Just heard from the guys and guyesses. They have arrived in New Plymouth. Have had fine weather (long may it continue) all the way today and really enjoyed the roads off the main road.

[ynot slow]

sitting in the tropics almost except for wind,fine at moment in hawera

[Zukin]

Hey all

Yes after a day off yesterday, we left the sun in Auckland for the sun in Taranaki

What a great day (except for Carissa dislocating her knee again ) just before New Plymouth!! She didnt fall off, it just happens occasionally.
We had to stop, she couldnt get her leg straight, but we somehow managed to get her off the bike so she could put it back into place!.
Makes her ill when she does that, and seeing her do it, didnt make me feel to good either!!

We rode around the coast from Waitomo to Awakino, fantastic!!!
The gravel road was slippy as I guess it has been graded and repaired in the last few days.

When was the last time you did something for the first time??
Well we rode through the motorways of Auckland, and all you the live there dont probably think anything off it, but we were scared sh**less!
Still we survived, so thanks Iain for the escort you provided for our first motorway experience!

Tomorrow is our last leg of the North Island (except for the final day) so watch out Southerners here we come
Cheers Scott

[Nasty]

Looks like the crew from here are joining you in Levin ... to escourt you to our place for our evening meal/showers and relax .. look forward to meeting you all.

Cheers
Nasty (and the disappeared Grub)

Hey all

Yes after a day off yesterday, we left the sun in Auckland for the sun in Taranaki

What a great day (except for Carissa dislocating her knee again ) just before New Plymouth!! She didnt fall off, it just happens occasionally.
We had to stop, she couldnt get her leg straight, but we somehow managed to get her off the bike so she could put it back into place!.
Makes her ill when she does that, and seeing her do it, didnt make me feel to good either!!

We rode around the coast from Waitomo to Awakino, fantastic!!!
The gravel road was slippy as I guess it has been graded and repaired in the last few days.

When was the last time you did something for the first time??
Well we rode through the motorways of Auckland, and all you the live there dont probably think anything off it, but we were scared sh**less!
Still we survived, so thanks Iain for the escort you provided for our first motorway experience!

Tomorrow is our last leg of the North Island (except for the final day) so watch out Southerners here we come
Cheers Scott

[Nasty]

Wanganui through to Wellington have put on the bestist weather for Scott and Carrissa today ... enjoy the ride!!!

[yungatart]

DAY 9 Sunday 11th February
New Plymouth & Wellington
Distance = 420km
Meeting – 8am – 8.30am
Departs – 8.30am
SHELL COURTENAY STREET
Cnr Courtenay Street and Liardet Street
New Plymouth

Other Meeting Places
Hawera @ 11.00am
SHELL HAWERA
Cnr South Road and Princes Street
Hawera

Wanganui @ 12.15pm
Suzuki NZ Carpark
1 Heads Road
Wanganui

Levin @ 2.00pm
Scooters Plus – Dave Reid
7 Hokio Beach Rd
LEVIN

We ride around the Coast under the Shadows of Mount Taranaki arriving in Hawera. We have a detour here to Tawhiti Museum before we continue along the State Highway until we reach Wanganui and a regroup at Suzuki NZ before continuing down to Sanson and into Manawatu
Then it’s on to SH1 and travelling along the coast towards Wellington, the last leg of the North Island leg!
We have a bbq stopover arranged at Scooters Plus in Levin, which is also the meeting place for those who wish to join us on the ride into the Capital.

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.

[Zukin]

Hi All

Well we have made it to Wellington

We left the Taranaki and rode around the mountain, we met up with Ynot Slow in Opunake, a real nice guy.
We then stopped in at Hawera for a cuppa with them at a local cafe before continuing south towards Wellington.

It was so nice to ride with the sun in our faces for the day

We then stopped in at Scooters Plus in Levin for a bbq and a cold drink, Dave and his wife really laid it on, which was fantastic

Then about 15 bikes rode into Wellington to our final destination at Grubs and Nasty's place, where a fully laid out dinner had been prepared!!
Amazing to think that they had all gone to so much trouble to accommodate us.
Three cheers for the Welly crew for making us so welcome.
Merv has taken has great photos that I am sure he will post up soon.

Today is a easy day, with a trip to Wellington Motorcycles before crossing Cook Strait on the ferry at 2pm.
We will meet up with the South Island Passes riders tonight for a quick drink and meal.

Cheers Scott & Carissa

[Crisis management]

Well done guys, enjoy the rest in Wellington!

Iain

[SDU]

Hi All
Today is a easy day, with a trip to Wellington Motorcycles before crossing Cook Strait on the ferry at 2pm.
We will meet up with the South Island Passes riders tonight for a quick drink and meal.

Cheers Scott & Carissa

Enjoy your relaxing day. I hope the weather is good for the rest of your trip.
We met up with the pass riders last night, you'll find them to be a good bunch.

[ynot slow]

internet was /is down using another computer,enjoyed trip but too short,great company,weather,great to score a voucher for cause,cheers to justin for that,hope ya don't get seasick scott,carissa and company,just drink more if queazy.once again people if ya see these guys dig deep you may need cancer support/help this cause hopes to raise money for this,drive safe guys.

[yungatart]

SOUTH ISLAND


DAY 11 Tuesday 13th February
Picton to Westport
Distance = 320km
Meeting –8am – 8.30am
Departs – 8.30am
Picton Top 10 Holiday Park
70-78 Waikawa Road
Picton

Other Meeting Places
Nelson @ 11.00am
SHELL HALIFAX STREET
20-22 Halifax Street
Nelson

From Picton, we follow the Queen Charlotte Road through the Marlborough Sounds to Nelson.
We then head South and turn off at Golden Downs, to visit Tophouse Tearooms, the scene of a murder suicide many years ago. From here it’s along the road before we detour onto more gravel into Lake Rotoroa and the Braeburn track before reaching Murchison.
A quick fuel up here, before riding through the Magical Buller Gorge and onto Westport.

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.

[Crisis management]

Hope all is going well on the ride guys, keep up the good work!

Just to annoy you all, we have yet another blue sky morning here....no rain in sight!

Come back to the sunny CBD!!!!

The smogs something else, mind.