Taranaki touring ride, Sat 6 Oct 07

[86GSXR]

Because of the lack of interest in a touring ride and the perception that it will be one big race this saturday is going to be the original ashhurst duo (myself and Meanie) on an orginial touring ride (one where we just cruise till we run low on gas). Looking forward to getting out there and just eating up some miles. SH43 looks like a go now. Not sure exactly on timing. Probably in and out of taranaki before lunch though.

Gidday. Just bought the New Zealand Motorcycle Atlas - 100 Top Rides. It's bloody good and has SH 43 featured.

Here's a little bit of the description.

"Not for the faint hearted or those in a hurry, this route is definitely 'off the beaten track'. 43 offers some of the tightest and twistiest riding you will encounter in the North Island, along with 20 km of gravel riding. The road is narrow at times so take care.

The historic Whangamomona Pub and nearby scenic reserve are both well worth a stop. Indeed, you are likely to need a break by the time you reach this spot!"

Sounds fucking perfect!

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Connies just mentioned it's probably caused by too much latte lifting

Or too much Honda riding more likely

[ynot slow]

And for the bestest part cold TUI,yeah.
Nice write up pretty true.

[cowboyz]

Gidday. Just bought the New Zealand Motorcycle Atlas - 100 Top Rides. It's bloody good and has SH 43 featured.

Here's a little bit of the description.

"Not for the faint hearted or those in a hurry, this route is definitely 'off the beaten track'. 43 offers some of the tightest and twistiest riding you will encounter in the North Island, along with 20 km of gravel riding. The road is narrow at times so take care.

The historic Whangamomona Pub and nearby scenic reserve are both well worth a stop. Indeed, you are likely to need a break by the time you reach this spot!"

Sounds fucking perfect!

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yes. yes it does.

[Meanie]

Wot time we leaving, 7am would be good

[cowboyz]

sounds good to me. probably catch up with you fri night anyhow to talk about those who arent coming with us.

[yod]

im a bit annoyed i cant make this one - i even got the all clear from mrs yod to do it solo but everything else has just conspired against me....

ahwell...i may be out for next weekend as well...but at least i'll enjoy it that much more when I can get out there again

[sarahtvet]

Or too much Honda riding more likely

Oi,cheeky don't you blame the Honda

Been listening to Cowboyz too much

You didn't have to ride the Honda, I seem to remember you were the one who suggested it every time

I can understand that, nice bit of vintage to remind you of the benefits and pleasures of the modern bike and likewise of the more mature variety

[sarahtvet]

sounds good to me. probably catch up with you fri night anyhow to talk about those who arent coming with us.

Does that mean beers at your place Friday night then

I am up for that, you can talk about me whilst I am there and I won't have a 7am start!!! Gutted about missing forgotten highway but pretty sure I couldn't keep up with you guys yet anyway

Will look forward to ride report and pics

[cowboyz]

Does that mean beers at your place Friday night then

I am up for that, you can talk about me whilst I am there and I won't have a 7am start!!! Gutted about missing forgotten highway but pretty sure I couldn't keep up with you guys yet anyway

Will look forward to ride report and pics

dont know about beers fri night. I usually just bowl over to meanies uninvited. Put up with a bit of abuse from Mrs Meanie, drink her drink and then come home again. Very eventful.

[Meanie]

dont know about beers fri night. I usually just bowl over to meanies uninvited. Put up with a bit of abuse from Mrs Meanie, drink her drink and then come home again. Very eventful.

Makes my wifes day, when you come over to recieve abuse and it means she dosnt throw it at me

[Mrs Cowboyz]

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Play nicely James or I will get Mrs Cowboyz to shout over the fence for monica toyou

Haha I think he would enjoy that a little too much!!!

oy. there are children watching..........

You being one of them!!!

Makes my wifes day, when you come over to recieve abuse and it means she dosnt throw it at me

Well I could come over and hurl abuse at you so you dont miss out on too much!!!

[Mouse]

I'm possibly going to Wanganui Saturday morning on my bike ( yes i have a bike , yes i now how to ride it ) . I will be leaving about 5am to get there by 6am then I'm off deer hunting . Bit early for most of you but all welcome to join me on MY ride

[Meanie]

I'm possibly going to Wanganui Saturday morning on my bike ( yes i have a bike , yes i now how to ride it ) . I will be leaving about 5am to get there by 6am then I'm off deer hunting . Bit early for most of you but all welcome to join me on MY ride

OMG it lives and breaths Do you even know how to start it now, if you want ill come over and give you a couple of pointers to refresh your memory

[cowboyz]

I was going to reply earlier but I thought it was a mirage.

[Meanie]

Well what a day we had, rain, wind then an unexpected stop just before Waitara to talk to the over zealous policeman, then the forgotten highway What a blast that road is, non stop twisties that seemed to never end There was a convoy of tractors to manouver around then a guy in a people mover that thought he was in the targa rally His poor kids were being tossed from side to side The one in the middle was being flung around like a rag doll but they still managed to wave out the back window just before i passed
A tunnel that scared the shit out of me when it seemed to close in on me as i got further in Gotta have lights in them tunnels Then the small stretch of gravel The poor concours will never be the same Taumarui by about 1.15 where we stopped for only the third time
We met up with Chancey,s alternative ride in Wiaouru and was a faster pace with lots more stops to home
Came across a huge bull in the middle of the road southof dogs place that was standing in the middle of the road and wasnt moving for anyone, didnt look to happy, nor did the grumpy old farmer when he drove past us
Awesome day once again and finished off with a bbq at mine with lots of laughs and a birthday tribute to Bonez
Conclusion.................. We talk too much