Manawatu Rant n Rave

[HornetBoy]

Yep thought go up the 3 road ends up the mountain,and bypass NP,we did 2 of em,next one is at Egmont Village.

If we were to stay at Dawson Falls then we'ed go from Hawera to Stratford plateau,Nth Egmont at Egmont Village,onto Mangorei Rd south of NP,then Carrington Rd through a couple roads and come out NP side of Oakura,then surf highway to Opunake,head up Ihaia Rd at Opunake to Wiremu Rd,onto Stratford-Opunake Rd,then up to Dawson Falls.For tea we could take our own and have a cook up or maybe head to Kaponga pub or takeaway shop,if they are closed can head into Manaia(15kmaway)for takeaways which are bloody good.

ow man can we go now!!! ,a great idea , done a couple of those roads ,really enjoy the surf highway straights , ,and they are a blast to ride on so cant wait .

(now i know were that little gravel patch is that i danced on last time i was in hawera on the hornet lol)

hey ,anymore progress on your bike search tony ? tried anything else out ?

[sinfull]

Just thought the idea of our local motor inn due to close proximity to our place for bike storage/safety,have nice bike friendly alsation(don't piss on tyres)and garage locks up,once bikes are in bed nobody retrieves em till morning,thus no pissed riders riding.

Also this could be any weekend sort of ride not necessarily anzac one.Just using the anzac friday start gives travellers time to recover and have sunday free.

And for those real serious hikers there is a doc hut about 45mins hike from Dawson Falls sleeps about 16,not bike friendly track hehehe.

Motor inn would be less hassle to be sure, could see temps dropping on the mount soonish and ya would have to byo sleeping bags as there are only swabs to sleep on in bunk rooms, nothing like travelling light !
My Partner was sure glad to meet Karl (said german millionare) lol, Heidi in conjuntion with her folks used to be proud owners of Dawson falls, or as she aptly put it *the burden* ! She didn't enjoy her time up there too much, as beautifull as the place was. Being Host in a secluded resort, to her was like caging a free spirit !
As much as its great having her here with me now, i do miss the weekly ride up to the mount !

[slydesigns]

so is anyone riding today or should I hit the back roads round the region solo

[ynot slow]

Motor inn would be less hassle to be sure, could see temps dropping on the mount soonish and ya would have to byo sleeping bags as there are only swabs to sleep on in bunk rooms, nothing like travelling light !
My Partner was sure glad to meet Karl (said german millionare) lol, Heidi in conjuntion with her folks used to be proud owners of Dawson falls, or as she aptly put it *the burden* ! She didn't enjoy her time up there too much, as beautifull as the place was. Being Host in a secluded resort, to her was like caging a free spirit !
As much as its great having her here with me now, i do miss the weekly ride up to the mount !

Leave it up to those who want to do whatever,was told we have a couple of tents we can erect.
Should be still warmish with a fire going in lodge.The motor inn has rooms to sleep 4,I think(need to check book)so cost comes down.

Hehe Karl knows what he wants and usually NOW,he called our manager on Waitangi day to come up and help with things he wanted done,i.e new bedding,decor,she was tempted to say it's a holiday!!But he has spent well around the province,some people are giving him a hard time as it is percieved he is pricing it(meals and accomodation)out of average locals budget.He has his idea of what will work so has really trying to get it up and running,the Stratford side is looking really good,the rooms recarpeted,new beds,restaurant revamped.

Have stayed in a few huts on the mountain over the years,no fun in road boots,jackets ok for weather though if cold,love gore-tex when wet.

[NZsarge]

Will be at BP Dannevirke at 1:30 if anybody is keen for a ride to Te Awanga.

[slydesigns]

where is te awanga and is it a twistie road?

[NZsarge]

where is te awanga and is it a twistie road?

Just toward napier a little bit from cape kidnappers

[ynot slow]

Just toward napier a little bit from cape kidnappers

Nice area,went on a horse trek there about 5yrs ago,great views from top of hills.

[Bonez]

Doug and I had a nice quiet ride today. Great day to be out and about.

Only 10,000kms or so till Ronda has done a 100,000 miles. She's still going quite well for a 32 year old.

[ynot slow]

Doug and I had a nice quiet ride today. Great day to be out and about.

Only 10,000kms or so till Ronda has done a 100,000 miles. She's still going quite well for a 32 year old.

You go and go and go girl.

Can't kill a good bike if looked after,must be the good tender love ya bestow on her.

[NZsarge]

Doug and I had a nice quiet ride today. Great day to be out and about.

Only 10,000kms or so till Ronda has done a 100,000 miles. She's still going quite well for a 32 year old.

Indeed, certainly did'nt miss a beat on the way over to Hawera and back.

[NZsarge]

Nice area,went on a horse trek there about 5yrs ago,great views from top of hills.

Reckon, view at sea level ain't bad either.

[HornetBoy]

Well despite my rear brake reservoir starting to play up i managed to get out on the roads , and had a bit of a chase on with a fella on a SuperDuke through the Oakune back roads quite a laugh really cause he absolutely blew my poor kat out of the water ,arriving at our destination quite a bit earlier than i

good fella tho ,helped me out with my rear brake ,and provided some very amusing lectures on life and motorcycling experiences

now planning on a lil ride to napier tomorrow to have a look at a bike and explore some recommended roads round that area.

[NZsarge]

Well despite my rear brake reservoir starting to play up i managed to get out on the roads , and had a bit of a chase on with a fella on a SuperDuke through the Oakune back roads quite a laugh really cause he absolutely blew my poor kat out of the water ,arriving at our destination quite a bit earlier than i

good fella tho ,helped me out with my rear brake ,and provided some very amusing lectures on life and motorcycling experiences

now planning on a lil ride to napier tomorrow to have a look at a bike and explore some recommended roads round that area.

You should'nt be too surprised to be left behind by someone riding a SD, they are a weapon on twisty roads.

[chanceyy]

Indeed, certainly did'nt miss a beat on the way over to Hawera and back.

hey Besty never missed a trick either ... (for a change) but she is not quite as old as Bonez ole girl