Mystery ride - West (and North). Sat 11 August.

**86GSXR** · 7th August 2007, 09:32

Hope you can make it Lance. I think you'll enjoy the roads. I hadn't really considered Raetihi or Ohakune (might best be left for daylight saving) but basically a big loop from here to Fordell (just south east of Wangas via some cool back roads) back around to Hunterville (via more cool roads) then home. Quick estimate 5 - 6 hrs on the road including breaks

**chanceyy** · 7th August 2007, 10:04

Originally Posted by 86GSXR

Hope you can make it Lance. I think you'll enjoy the roads. I hadn't really considered Raetihi or Ohakune (might best be left for daylight saving) but basically a big loop from here to Fordell (just south east of Wangas via some cool back roads) back around to Hunterville (via more cool roads) then home. Quick estimate 5 - 6 hrs on the road including breaks

hmmm two reccy rides then

.. daylight savings is only about 4 weks away .. yipeeeee

**NZsarge** · 7th August 2007, 10:19

Originally Posted by chanceyy

hmmm two reccy rides then

.. daylight savings is only about 4 weks away .. yipeeeee

Yes I second the daylight saving thingy

**cowboyz** · 7th August 2007, 17:14

Originally Posted by 86GSXR

Hope you can make it Lance. I think you'll enjoy the roads. I hadn't really considered Raetihi or Ohakune (might best be left for daylight saving) but basically a big loop from here to Fordell (just south east of Wangas via some cool back roads) back around to Hunterville (via more cool roads) then home. Quick estimate 5 - 6 hrs on the road including breaks

5-6 hours INCLUDING STOPS? So its about 20km loop is it?

Originally Posted by chanceyy

hmmm two reccy rides then

.. daylight savings is only about 4 weks away .. yipeeeee

Nice. Just need this weather to piss off.

**dogsnbikes** · 7th August 2007, 18:34

Originally Posted by cowboyz

5-6 hours INCLUDING STOPS? So its about 20km loop is it?

So you will be riding with us

**sarahtvet** · 7th August 2007, 19:21

Originally Posted by cowboyz

5-6 hours INCLUDING STOPS? So its about 20km loop is it?

sounds like you are practising keeping up with me on a bicycle

Oops going to regret that one

Don't worry I will come back with daylight saving and bring some

too lets hope

**ali** · 7th August 2007, 19:46

Would love to join you, unfortunately will be busy Saturday.

The Fordell / Hunterville loop is a great ride but can be very greasy this time of year, with the odd bit of loose gravel thrown in.

Take care

**86GSXR** · 7th August 2007, 20:05

Originally Posted by chanceyy

hmmm two reccy rides then

.. daylight savings is only about 4 weks away .. yipeeeee

More than two I hope! Bring on those longer days!

Originally Posted by NZsarge

Yes I second the daylight saving thingy

Absolutely!

Originally Posted by cowboyz

5-6 hours INCLUDING STOPS? So its about 20km loop is it?

Nice. Just need this weather to piss off.

It will be a nice wee jaunt. Just trying to think where the cafes are!

Originally Posted by dogsnbikes

So you will be riding with us

Sounds like it eh

Originally Posted by sarahtvet

sounds like you are practising keeping up with me on a bicycle

Oops going to regret that one

Don't worry I will come back with daylight saving and bring some

too lets hope

Well, the winds we'll be getting until Xmas will dry the roads out at least

Originally Posted by ali

Would love to join you, unfortunately will be busy Saturday.

The Fordell / Hunterville loop is a great ride but can be very greasy this time of year, with the odd bit of loose gravel thrown in.

Take care

Thanks for the heads up ali, much appreciated. Shame you can't make it. They look like great roads alright, lot's of valleys, so we'll be careful

**banditrider** · 7th August 2007, 20:55

Originally Posted by ali

Would love to join you, unfortunately will be busy Saturday.

The Fordell / Hunterville loop is a great ride but can be very greasy this time of year, with the odd bit of loose gravel thrown in.

Take care

And easy to miss some of the turns - in the dark, on the Grand Challenge. Picture 10-12 bikes thundering down the road and all of a sudden hitting a gravel road in the dark...

Great fun.

Sorry, will miss this weekend's ride - I quite like that ride through to Hunterville.

**chanceyy** · 7th August 2007, 20:58

Originally Posted by banditrider

And easy to miss some of the turns - in the dark, on the Grand Challenge. Picture 10-12 bikes thundering down the road and all of a sudden hitting a gravel road in the dark...

Great fun.

Sorry, will miss this weekend's ride - I quite like that ride through to Hunterville.

you got some news to share with us ????????? bike wise that is !!!!!!!