Cold Kiwi 2007 hype thread

[Mumbles]

A little off topic... but
Has anyone been over the "paraparas" from Whanganui to Raetihi over the last few weeks? just looking at this as a possible mission to the kiwi this year instead of the SH1 straight roads?
Last time I went over there was about 4 months ago and the road had lots of roadworks so just needed to know if its more biker friendly

[Max Preload]

...from Whanganui to Raetihi...

Where's this Whanganui place?

[Mumbles]

dont get me started... my spelling is crap as it is.... so whats your point?!
ALL i wanted to know is about the road conditions, not my Pakeha V's Maori place name's.

[Krusti]

Hmm... newbie question here: I get REALLY cold hands even in Taupo, so I'm expecting it will be worse at Waiuoru, any one have any suggestions on gloves that will keep them really warm? Is wool or thermal gloves better?

I keep my hands down meon3s top.....warmmmmmmmm.

[shafty]

Hmm... newbie question here: I get REALLY cold hands even in Taupo, so I'm expecting it will be worse at Waiuoru, any one have any suggestions on gloves that will keep them really warm? Is wool or thermal gloves better?

I wore "thermal" (as in outdoor shoppy type) gloves inside my bike gloves on the Southern Cross and they were marvellous - made a huge diff.

[Lucy]

A little off topic... but
Has anyone been over the "paraparas" from Whanganui to Raetihi over the last few weeks? just looking at this as a possible mission to the kiwi this year instead of the SH1 straight roads?
Last time I went over there was about 4 months ago and the road had lots of roadworks so just needed to know if its more biker friendly

Went down in a car last week, not many road works, but it was the weekend, not sure if that makes a diff. Wished I was on my bike.

[magicfairy]

Hmm... newbie question here: I get REALLY cold hands even in Taupo, so I'm expecting it will be worse at Waiuoru, any one have any suggestions on gloves that will keep them really warm? Is wool or thermal gloves better?

I got some merino glove liners - Ice Breaker brand - they really help. Very fine wool so fit under gloves easily, and gives you something to keep your hands warm when not on the bike.

[Mumbles]

Went down in a car last week, not many road works, but it was the weekend, not sure if that makes a diff. Wished I was on my bike.

Thanks Lucy, just what I needed to know
Nick

[Gibbo13p]

Would probably taste better than Stones Ginger Wine!!

Mix that with Db and it'll taste great!

[Bonez]

Mix that with Db and it'll taste great!

You sad thing lol. Hey welcome to the madhouse Gibbo.

[Mumbles]

just read this on the Cold Kiwi web site
20 August 2007
2007 Cold Kiwi No 33
With less than 2 weeks to go to the 33rd Cold Kiwi there has been a lot of enquiry about the No BYO rules for this year.
One of the reasons for this was because of a road fatality in the early hours of Saturday morning last year and also because of the huge amount of broken glass on the site.
Initially some people thought the BYO also applied to food, it was not intended that way however Onsite Caterers do an awesome job. Our apologies to those with special dietary requirements.
This year our liquor licence requirements are very strict and will incorporate a supervised area from which liquor can be purchased and consumed.
The club has also been advised that the Police will be operating an intensive road safety campaign
The good thing is that there will be a 33rd Cold Kiwi this year and also the club is planning to introduce flushing toilets for year year’s event in 2008 and then the 35th in 2009.

Could this be the end of the kiwi as we know it?

[don rocard]

If I am not adult enough to have a drink at my tent and enjoy what was known as the Cold Kiwi I think next year it will be a miss.This is absolutely stupid stuff.So I will have to go to a certain area and be supervised if I want a drink.

[Mumbles]

One of the reasons for this was because of a road fatality in the early hours of Saturday morning last year

Its not going to stop drink drivers is it?

and also because of the huge amount of broken glass on the site.

When I went to Aussie for the V'8s (Bathurst) they checked out van for Glass at the gate of the camp ground, this is a easy check at the gate when they process your tickets? arnt those ginger wine bottles glass?

The good thing is that there will be a 33rd Cold Kiwi this year and also the club is planning to introduce flushing toilets for year year’s event in 2008 and then the 35th in 2009.

"wow there buddy" whos going to the kiddie party next year?

I quoted my own post... what a nob I'm there this year, wonder what its going to be like? went to a wedding once where they didnt have any Drinks... shoot me hope this will be different

[ali]

You poor thirsty sods ( was going to put Bastards, but thats a liitle rough )

I don't think you will have too many issues taking your favourite tipple on to the site as logistically they wont be checking everyones bags, as by the time they did, it would be time to turn round and go home again.

Just don't be too obvious in your smuggling attempts, or give the folks on the gate a hard time and you'll be fine.

More importantly, what the bloody hell have you lot got against DB ?,you'll almost be in the heart of Tui territory.

[blacksheep]

anybody know what the band/s are this year?