Ride to the North

**ArcherWC** · 25th August 2007, 09:02

We would have been keen, bit got too much on today. we are probably going for a quiet tootle up to mangawai tommorow for lunch if you would like to catch up with us

**NinjaNanna** · 25th August 2007, 10:29

Originally Posted by maha man

10.30am Leave from Warkworth Mobil?
Heading for Kaikohe?
Paparoa/Oakliegh/Maungatapere/Mangakahia rd to Kaikohe (dont whats there but lets have a look)

Damn damn damn, didn't see this until now, sorry I missed it, that would have been a much better ride than the Coro Loop that I am now resigned to.

Hope you had a great ride.

Cheers

NN

**Maha** · 25th August 2007, 17:55

That Twin Bridges rd is without doubt the best 70km road i have been on, suit my riding, did it twice and if there was enough time, would have done it again....Oldguy and Bass made it....and whoever said that Kaikohe has nothing?... well there is a Subway there....

**Maha** · 25th August 2007, 18:04

Stoped at the bridges and on a day like today the river looked stunning, saw to chooks shagging but didnt get a pic...sorry..about 400km for us closer to 600 for the south Akl boys....Buell sounds the biz John and Neil!...stay of those front brakes mate...

**Mom** · 25th August 2007, 18:35

Originally Posted by NinjaNanna

Damn damn damn, didn't see this until now, sorry I missed it, that would have been a much better ride than the Coro Loop that I am now resigned to.

Hope you had a great ride.

Cheers

NN

Hope you get as good a day for your Loop ride as we did today, what a beauty! The feeling of the sun on your back while riding, it must have been a while since I have felt it, because it was just loverley!

First time Twin Bridges Road for me, now I see why it is so popular, what a great piece of road. The bovine users of it are another story altogether, apologies to the 2 guys moving young steers up the road for our diverting presence, and mental note to self, watch for the cows crossing the road for afternoon milking.

Going to add a couple of things to the tool kit too after today, spare bolts and nuts

Hope you got home dry and in one piece guys, thanks for a lovey day out!

**jtzzr** · 25th August 2007, 19:23

SOOOO jealous

, those pics were awesome looks like it could be a regular thing(nudge nudge) eh Mark?

**Maha** · 25th August 2007, 19:28

Originally Posted by jtzzr

SOOOO jealous

, those pics were awesome looks like it could be a regular thing(nudge nudge) eh Mark?

Hell yeah JT....throw the Paparoa/Oakleigh rd into the mix and it doesn't get any better, let ya know when the Wilbury's travel up that way again...

**oldguy** · 25th August 2007, 19:42

Well Maha and Mom, as I said to you guys at the pub, thanks for a great day

and Bass thanks for the company and the drink,

glad you got that brake sorted.
Well woke this morning, looking forward to this ride, open the curtains and its bloody raining, I'm going Fuk Fuk post up the weather is crap here, couple peps post up the weather is fine were they are, so fuk will chance it, Glad i did turn out a great day.
After we left maha and mom, Bass wanted to do Woodcocks and down 16, that was fun.

**Maha** · 25th August 2007, 19:51

Originally Posted by oldguy

Well Maha and Mom, as I said to you guys at the pub, thanks for a great day

and Bass thanks for the company and the drink,

glad you got that brake sorted.
Well woke this morning, looking forward to this ride, open the curtains and its bloody raining, I'm going Fuk Fuk post up the weather is crap here, couple peps post up the weather is fine were they are, so fuk will chance it, Glad i did turn out a great day.
After we left maha and mom, Bass wanted to do Woodcocks and down 16, that was fun.

Never doubt the weather north of Akl John, one other ride up this way, you weren't going to come cos it was shit down there and when you got here you needed sunny's and everthing was dry...na all good mate, i see ya got Dad on the Buell.......and what about that prick giving me ago at Wellsford on the way back?...wanker!...waited my time then got him les than a k up the road...Anne said he gave me the fingers..we must of had a better day than he....

**oldguy** · 25th August 2007, 19:55

The ride worked out well for me, as I wanted to take the new toy out for a getting to know you ride, and at the same time visit my dad, so hooked up with maha and crew, while they went in to town (Kaikohe) for repairs and look for a coffee shop, I stopped of to visit me dad and hooked up with them on the return trip.

**Mom** · 25th August 2007, 20:06

Originally Posted by oldguy

The ride worked out well for me I stopped of to visit me dad and hooked up with them on the return trip.

John, thanks for your company today! I love the pic of your Dad on your new lovely.....Said to Mark when we got home, wish I had asked for a little sit on her. Have to admit the Buell style gets my blood up, next time i will ask!!

**oldguy** · 25th August 2007, 20:07

Originally Posted by maha man

Never doubt the weather north of Akl John, one other ride up this way, you weren't going to come cos it was shit down there and when you got here you needed sunny's and everthing was dry...na all good mate, i see ya got Dad on the Buell.......and what about that prick giving me ago at Wellsford on the way back?...wanker!...waited my time then got him les than a k up the road...Anne said he gave me the fingers..we must of had a better day than he....

Mate you got a good memory, thats right the last trip with you guys up that way, it was wet down here,

Me dad had a bit of a play on it, he like the sound of the Honda better.

Yep that guy was a real tosser, gave him the

: as I passed him.

**oldguy** · 25th August 2007, 20:10

Originally Posted by Mom

John, thanks for your company today! I love the pic of your Dad on your new lovely.....Said to Mark when we got home, wish I had asked for a little sit on her. Have to admit the Buell style gets my blood up, next time i will ask!!

Not a problem Anne.