Wellington Ride to Wairarapa for newbies 8 April 2007 Photos here

**merv** · 10th April 2007, 20:33

We're going to be cruising the back roads and tracks around Masterton (staying 4 nights). I've said to the Mastertonites we could catch up for a drink one evening or something (prob Saturday if they are willing) but we wouldn't come down to the Sunday ride coz we want to find as much gravel and dirt as we can in daylight hours. While I've always liked the road I still have a huge affection for the backcountry remote type places to ride. We did this last year twice too staying first at Martinborough and then at Greytown so this time Masterton so we are working our way North.

Remember these pics from last year? http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/sh...ad.php?t=22980 the Martinborough trip and the attached one was the Greytown trip (I don't think I had time to do a thread at the time on that one as we took off to Queenstown with the dirt bikes straight after).

**Kendog** · 10th April 2007, 20:41

Originally Posted by Colapop

Alas I doubt that I'll be able to make it this week (to drool over Nigs new toy)... next time....

Next time col.

**Hawkeye** · 10th April 2007, 20:48

Originally Posted by Colapop

Alas I doubt that I'll be able to make it this week (to drool over Nigs new toy)... next time....

Don't worry Col, If I can make it, I'll do enough

for both of us.

**merv** · 10th April 2007, 21:05

Hawkeye are you big enough to hug two at a time like he does?

**quallman1234** · 10th April 2007, 21:44

Originally Posted by merv

We're going to be cruising the back roads and tracks around Masterton (staying 4 nights). I've said to the Mastertonites we could catch up for a drink one evening or something (prob Saturday if they are willing) but we wouldn't come down to the Sunday ride coz we want to find as much gravel and dirt as we can in daylight hours. While I've always liked the road I still have a huge affection for the backcountry remote type places to ride. We did this last year twice too staying first at Martinborough and then at Greytown so this time Masterton so we are working our way North.

Remember these pics from last year? http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/sh...ad.php?t=22980 the Martinborough trip and the attached one was the Greytown trip (I don't think I had time to do a thread at the time on that one as we took off to Queenstown with the dirt bikes straight after).

Looks like Fun, my dad just bought a DRZ400!

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**Hawkeye** · 10th April 2007, 21:48

Originally Posted by merv

Hawkeye are you big enough to hug two at a time like he does?

I could try, but for some reason, I don't think I'd get away with it.
Could end up with a very sore face
:slap:

**C&C-rider** · 10th April 2007, 22:04

Originally Posted by Colapop

My preference is for smaller group rides too.

... suuuuuure... especially if the smaller groups include Lissa , Elle, Ms. KD andsoonandsoforth......

**Lissa** · 10th April 2007, 22:07

Originally Posted by C&C-rider

... suuuuuure... especially if the smaller groups include Lissa , Elle, Ms. KD andsoonandsoforth......

heehee didnt you know hes an honorary Biker Chick!!!

Merv... hopefully we can catch up. I'm busy on Thursday Night so cant make it then. Will send you a txt... I really hope the weather is good for you in the rapa.

**merv** · 10th April 2007, 22:08

Originally Posted by quallman1234

Looks like Fun, my dad just bought a DRZ400!

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That DT you got is made for the gravel roads you know.

**merv** · 10th April 2007, 22:12

Originally Posted by Lissa

heehee didnt you know hes an honorary Biker Chick!!!

Merv... hopefully we can catch up. I'm busy on Thursday Night so cant make it then. Will send you a txt... I really hope the weather is good for you in the rapa.

OK we're busy Friday night so do you reckon it could be a goer with your crew Saturday night? Not too late a night eh so you can keep up your beauty sleep before the Sunday ride. How's Ronin doing now?

**quallman1234** · 10th April 2007, 22:32

Originally Posted by merv

That DT you got is made for the gravel roads you know.

I was quite surprised the DT isnt bad at all off road

!.
Did some gravel riding the other day gotta get used to it, feels very very weird for someone who hasn't done much off it!
Had a great day yesterday went to a farm near Lake Ferry and went riding all over it

, had some fun on the gravel as well.
Finally riding on the dirt with my bike now

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