Expressions of interest required for The Great Escape, 10-11 November

**dogsnbikes** · 27th August 2007, 18:35

Originally Posted by dogsnbikes

Have sorted out leg one and two for the ride

with leg one Ashurst to Taupo looking at 4.5 hours including fuel stops..........

leg two Taupo to Rotorua 1.5hours

Leg three Rotorua to Opokiti 3 hours including fuel stop

we will be meeting some Gisborne riders in Opokiti

leg four Opokiti to Gisborne fuel stop finishing with a hill top view

then back to the abode for BBQ dinner

So day one is sorted

**cowboyz** · 27th August 2007, 19:23

all good. sounds like a plan.

**banditrider** · 27th August 2007, 19:28

Originally Posted by cowboyz

Im in. I would be interested in east cape though. I think there would be enough time. If not east cape then something like the map below could be a go taking in western access at taupo and then round the lakes at rotorua.

Now that's more like it! Be a great day out. Gotta mate that would probably be keen too - luv those roads. Waioeka Gorge rocks. East Cape kicks butt too.

Anyone ever done that inland route from Wairoa to Gisborne? She's a real wild one - stock everywhere (generally some of everthing - think the ark ran aground there) and crap all over the road. Windy as hell too.

There's no shortage of decent rides eh?

**86GSXR** · 27th August 2007, 19:40

I did the Whakatane, Gizzy, Wairoa route about 7 yrs ago on the Gixxer. Took a tent and camped for ten days. Amazing roads!

Hey Barry, thought you might like these

**dogsnbikes** · 27th August 2007, 19:43

Originally Posted by banditrider

Anyone ever done that inland route from Wairoa to Gisborne? She's a real wild one - stock everywhere (generally some of everthing - think the ark ran aground there) and crap all over the road. Windy as hell too.

There's no shortage of decent rides eh?

Am working on the tiniroto route with the gizzy crowd

if this doesn't get bonez excited I dont know what will

"30km of twisting good quality gravel road"

**dogsnbikes** · 27th August 2007, 19:48

Originally Posted by 86GSXR

I did the Whakatane, Gizzy, Wairoa route about 7 yrs ago on the Gixxer. Took a tent and camped for ten days. Amazing roads!

Hey Barry, thought you might like these

thanks Al

glad too see my car is still there and the house is still standing

**blacksheep** · 27th August 2007, 20:44

dead keen for this one!

**Meanie** · 27th August 2007, 21:24

Originally Posted by dogsnbikes

Am working on the tiniroto route with the gizzy crowd

if this doesn't get bonez excited I dont know what will

"30km of twisting good quality gravel road"

Noooo you said the G word and i was getting so excited too Shame on you Dogs

Think i made my point

**dogsnbikes** · 27th August 2007, 21:39

Originally Posted by Meanie

Noooo you said the G word and i was getting so excited too Shame on you Dogs

Think i made my point

l am didn't actually say we would be riding gravel roads tho

but there could be bikini hazzards in some spots

**robertydog** · 28th August 2007, 09:21

Originally Posted by Meanie

Noooo you said the G word and i was getting so excited too Shame on you Dogs

Think i made my point

Yea what he said

**robertydog** · 4th September 2007, 10:46

Whats happening? Any more details?

**cowboyz** · 4th September 2007, 16:31

dogs is coming round tomorrow night to confirm the route and then I will post it.

**NZsarge** · 4th September 2007, 17:03

Originally Posted by Bonez

Pencil me in at this point.

Yeah, me too at this point anyway.

**robertydog** · 4th September 2007, 17:09

Originally Posted by cowboyz

dogs is coming round tomorrow night to confirm the route and then I will post it.

Cheers for that. Sort of would like to know if im able to fit it into my busy schedule. lol

**rustys** · 4th September 2007, 17:47

dogsnbikes , count me in if you want some help covering my area give me a PM. Won't be available for contact till the 10th of October, as i will be playing around in the "Aussy Out Back "

on XT 600's from the 8th of September.

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