East Cape. Anybody rode it? Why not as popular as Coro?

[McDuck]

Well who here has done it and what do you think? I recon it should be about as good as the coro loop, what do you guys think?

[jrandom]

The BoP guys seem to do it reasonably often, but it's a bit of a long ride from Auckland for a day trip.

[McDuck]

lol harden up

[Zukin]

It is brilliant

Just a long way between stops, and there are usually roadworks, and there aren't a lot of fuel stops, so expect to pay over $2 a litre at the Cape
Do it from Opotiki to Gisborne, it is much more scenic

Cheers

[McDuck]

well from where i am i can do the loop going that way...

[MaxB]

FWIW some comments on the Cape I made on the SCRR.

https://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/showthread.php?p=1044251

As for Coro and its popularity. It is on Auckland's doorstep for one. Same for riders from the Waikato/BOP. Heaps of facilities eg food, drink and fuel within easy reach.

East Cape is a lot wilder, the road surface is not so great but I prefer it to the Coro loop. YMMV.

[Kendog]

If you have the chance to do the Cape, go for it, you will not regret it.

Clockwise is best, roads are great (bit of road works after Hicks Bay, but not too bad). Then the Waioweke (sp) George (Gisborne to Opotoki ) at the end, that is one of my favorite rides.

[cowboy]

I rode the cape last xmas & planning to do it again this xmas.
The roads were good & the scenery is awesome
The only problem is long way between fuel stops & there are shit lodes of "BEE HIVES" close to the road & I got stung on the neck

[Blackbird]

It's absolutely spectacular but a bit more isolated. Going all the way round a week on Saturday/Sun/Mon with some fellow KB'ers as a matter of fact

[BarBender]

Well who here has done it and what do you think? I recon it should be about as good as the coro loop, what do you guys think?

Take your time and avoid riding it alone....

...you're a long way from help if you bin. Cell phone coverage isnt great and non existent in some areas. Be prepared and take a puncture kit and first aid kit with you because Westpac dont have a helicopter down there. Furthermore, get an AA membership or similar... there are no towies bewteen Opotiki and Gizzy so be prepared to wait a couple of hours for a tow...maybe a little longer in the weekends.

...Its a great piece of road but there are a few stretches through the Waioeka and the run to Te Araroa that will catch out the inexperienced.

PM Clivoris, Tonka and Matt Bleck. They're locals and know the roads well.

[yungatart]

It is beautiful, but isolated.
Its a long way between fuel stops and as Zukin said gas can be expensive.
I'm glad its not as popular as Coro loop...it would ruin it.

[BarBender]

I'm glad its not as popular as Coro loop...it would ruin it.

+1
Delete this thread now.

[MSTRS:Me]

I heard that missionaries still go missing quite regularly up there...
Never heard of bikers not enjoying the place tho. It is nirvana.
Just make sure the weather is right too, cos it can be very different from one side to the other which it was the one time I've done it.

[robertydog]

I did the coromandal loop and the following day went around the east cape. They are both spectacular in there own way. But i really thought the east cape was awesome.

[Trudes]

Watch for stock roaming the roads too, the whole place is a paddock for the local's animals as fences are an evil invention of the white man. Nah I'm just being a moo, the locals are generally pretty friendly, they like to wave, often with both hands.