Taranaki touring ride, Sat 6 Oct 07

**cowboyz** · 28th September 2007, 12:19

Sat 6 october will be taking the girl back up to taranaki.

I want to get some practice at some lengthy times on the bike so this will be a no stopping no waiting trip. If riders fall behind then they will catch up at the next fuel stop. if riders go the wrong way then we will catch up with them the following week.

Pace will be trying to average 95km/hr moving (130km.hr max) and 80km/hr average overall.

If Hawera riders want to meet up then we shouldnt be far away at 10am but just join in the ride and we will stop at Inglewood (or meet at inglewood)

Have attached a map of whole route.

Hopefully you can go to http://nz.briefcase.yahoo.com/lancebobbie@xtra.co.nz and there is a meg download containing 23 maps of the route detailing the different sections so no one gets lost.

Who is up for it.

Oh yeah,, its about 750km.

**yod** · 28th September 2007, 13:34

Originally Posted by cowboyz

Sat 6 october will be taking the girl back up to taranaki.

so in a nutshell, is this right...

same route as last time except turn off near mangaweka and do pohangina valley instead of vinegar hill

fuel stops are inglewood, piopio (lunch i guess), and taihape

**chanceyy** · 28th September 2007, 13:40

hmmm wonders if Betsy & i could keep up

never done the naki before so prime chance to lose us lance

**cowboyz** · 28th September 2007, 13:58

Originally Posted by yod

so in a nutshell, is this right...

same route as last time except turn off near mangaweka and do pohangina valley instead of vinegar hill

fuel stops are inglewood, piopio (lunch i guess), and taihape

there are some subtle changes. Miss Marton all together, turn left at inglewood instead of right, up hill road on the mountain. Egmont villiage road and then the obvious turning off at manaweka on way home.

Originally Posted by chanceyy

hmmm wonders if Betsy & i could keep up

never done the naki before so prime chance to lose us lance

The only way anyone is going to get left behind is if they stop. Moving averages will be at a comfortable, manageable pace. (110-130km.hr)

**dogsnbikes** · 28th September 2007, 15:26

sounds great but I am baby sitting that weekend

**Meanie** · 28th September 2007, 15:49

I might be a starter but will see what the weather does
If its realy fine and still i may have to dust off the boat

**chanceyy** · 28th September 2007, 16:00

Originally Posted by cowboyz

The only way anyone is going to get left behind is if they stop. Moving averages will be at a comfortable, manageable pace. (110-130km.hr)

well since I dunna smoke no need for us to stop ... only need the gas thing hmm I think I usually sit around 120ish .. but since I dunna have a speedo can not confirm ... (hopefully that will be sorted soon ... just ordered new cable)

wot time are you looking at leaving ?? a respectable hour ?