Adventure Assault #3: MMMMM 07

[marks]

I'm taking Friday off, but will end up in Paengaroa for the night. Was thinking of heading to Marton then off up Turakina Valley Road, all the way to Tangiwhai. Right turn there as I figure the Desert Road is best option after that to Taupo, if that's where you're stopping. I could aim to be in Bulls about 10:00 if you wanted to meet up there.

Cheers
Garry

I will see you at Bulls - is the coffee kiosk thingy in Bulls or sanson? - if its in Bulls I'll see you there?. Cell is 0274499115

[marks]

I I'll cook up a big feed, who will be in for dinner?, & does anybody have a problem with the aforementioned chilli beans & nachos?

Cheers
Clint

I'm already drooling and farting in anticipation...

[young1]

I have just been in the garage putting the panniers back on. I noticed from my speedo that I have only done 30km since wwwww!!! We did have one ride planned about three weeks ago but the weather was shit, so I am really looking forward to the ride this weekend!

Bring it on!!

[tri boy]

Depending on the place that young1 and myself meet, I think we can rendezvous with marks and Garry. W.
Im not sure which would be the best run to Clints place, but that will get sorted over the next day or two.

[young1]

Depending on the place that young1 and myself meet, I think we can rendezvous with marks and Garry. W.
Im not sure which would be the best run to Clints place, but that will get sorted over the next day or two.

Triboy I have the whole day off, are you in Hamilton?

Do you have any thoughts on where we could meet?

We could meet others in Taupo

[Zukin]

If you are going to Taupo I maybe keen to meet you there
I was going to head along Broadlands Road to Rotovegas, maybe we could stop for a coffee at DucatiJims pad

Cheers Scott

[young1]

If you are going to Taupo I maybe keen to meet you there
I was going to head along Broadlands Road to Rotovegas, maybe we could stop for a coffee at DucatiJims pad

Cheers Scott

How about everyone who is heading to Rotorua give some idea of when they will be in Taupo? Then we can see what can be co-ordinated. Does anyone know a better road than the main road to get from there to Rotorua.

I will start things off, if I ride directly (ie main roads) I could be in Taupo easily by 1.00pm, but I would like to take some of the back roads.

[tri boy]

Just had a quick look at a map. Maybe I can join up with young1 at Whakamaru (fuel there on hwy 30). That way, we can meet marks etc either at Atiamuri, or Rotovegas depending on which hwy they use (1 or 5) to reach Rotovegas.
How does that look?

Maybe Taupo would be a sensible meeting point. Fuel, roads out etc. I'll fit in with you guys as you are travelling further. Remember that Clint wont be there until 5.30ish

[young1]

Just had a quick look at a map. Maybe I can join up with young1 at Whakamaru (fuel there on hwy 30). That way, we can meet marks etc either at Atiamuri, or Rotovegas depending on which hwy they use (1 or 5) to reach Rotovegas.
How does that look?

That all looks good, from memory there is a shop just before you get to the gas station on the right hand side of the road (heading East).

Meeting there would be good, lets see what Marks etc say about meeting.

[bvaut]

Clint,

Yep i'm in still, so see you all in Opotiki Saturday. or maybe on the way through Whakatane on the way. If you are going that way otherwise you might be thinking of guys going to go through Taneatua and even Stanley road + a few others around Waiatahi to get to Opotiki first.

[Garry.W]

I will see you at Bulls - is the coffee kiosk thingy in Bulls or sanson? - if its in Bulls I'll see you there?. Cell is 0274499115

How about meet at Mobil station in Bulls @ 10:00 then? My cell 021 2206104

Cheers,
Garry

[clint640]

Clint,

Yep i'm in still, so see you all in Opotiki Saturday. or maybe on the way through Whakatane on the way. If you are going that way otherwise you might be thinking of guys going to go through Taneatua and even Stanley road + a few others around Waiatahi to get to Opotiki first.

You read my mind How long does it take to get to Opotiki from Kawerau via Taneatua? I thought if we're running on time we might be able to take in a couple of side loops. Manawahe Rd etc around the back of Rotoma is another cool diversion that only adds about 10min.

I'll PM you some more details, ph numbers etc.

Cheers
Clint

[Zukin]

You read my mind How long does it take to get to Opotiki from Kawerau via Taneatua? I thought if we're running on time we might be able to take in a couple of side loops. Manawahe Rd etc around the back of Rotoma is another cool diversion that only adds about 10min.

I'll PM you some more details, ph numbers etc.

Cheers
Clint

Manawahe
I have done that in Targa a few times, a great piece of road
In fact we did it twice this year

[young1]

I presume Saturday morning we will stop somewhere for breakfast (or will we get to the hot bread shop in time for an eat)?

I can't remember who it was that guaranteed that the weather would be good, but I hope you havent forgotten!

Tri-boy I am not sure if we have definitely arranged to meet?

Clint how is space looking in your Taupo place for Sunday night?

[tri boy]

Okay Ramblers, time we set a meeting point. Also a time. I propose a time period between 2.00 -3.00pm at a suitable junction of hwy 1, hwy 5 in Taupo, Thus giving all a good period to get there, plus give us time to make clints place at a leisurely pace.
If any one knows of a Petrol station close to that area please post it.
I will stay in touch with young1. Whakamaru is still our first meeting point at aprox 1.00 -1.30. Will txt any one who wants to meet there. Just PM your Mob#.