Northland Loop SAT 29th NOV

**TOTO** · 23rd November 2008, 10:32

What: Northland loop Day trip - sh16, sh12, Twin Bridges, Sh14, sh12, sh16, home.

Why: Coz we can

When: SATURDAY 29th NOV - meet 9:00am Shell Westgate depart 9:30 sharp

Who: In terms of bike size - open to all bike sizes, In terms of Rider skills, probably not suitable for Learners with less than 6months riding experience.

Pace: On the legal side. No licence loosing speeds on this ride.

Things to look forward to: best strawberry ice cream in the world, Pictures at HornyBlow Rd

, Biggest/oldest tree in NZ, lots of twisties, lots of sweepers.

Note: Hoons who endanger me or the other riders will not be tolerated!

P.S. People who would like to tag along for part of the ride are most welcome to join us.

P.S.s. Weather looks cristal clear for the set date at the moment, but please note that if there is severe weather change, ride may be postponed. Keep an eye on this first post as it will be updated with any changes.

**gijoe1313** · 23rd November 2008, 10:42

I won't say no, I won't say yes - guess if I'm able to tag along I will be there!

Any excuse for a ride I say!

**Gremlin** · 23rd November 2008, 11:58

yee gads.... you live in the dark world don't you MEIN EYEZ

Could be up for it... haven't been to opononi in a long time indeed. Straights south of Dargaville are endlessly boring

**Chisanga** · 23rd November 2008, 12:17

I'm interested in at least part of the trip depending on a whole heap of external factors

**hospitalfood** · 23rd November 2008, 12:59

i could be in, as you are passing my house in Paparoa. the other option would be to do the paparoa-oakley rd then otaika valley rd to mangatapere, then on up to twin bridges.

**discotex** · 23rd November 2008, 21:12

Ahhhhhhhhh you're killing me. Got a wedding on (not mine).

Weekend after I'm missing the last MotoTT trackday because my family decided to have xmas early in Chch.

My friends and family have me booked every weekend until almost xmas and I'm starting to go

from not riding properly.

Up for something 21st of Dec or maybe I could take a day off work and do a mid-week run?

**TOTO** · 23rd November 2008, 21:44

Originally Posted by Gremlin

Could be up for it... haven't been to opononi in a long time indeed. Straights south of Dargaville are endlessly boring

Yea I was thinking oponuni for lunch

Originally Posted by discotex

Ahhhhhhhhh you're killing me. Got a wedding on (not mine).

Weekend after I'm missing the last MotoTT trackday because my family decided to have xmas early in Chch.

My friends and family have me booked every weekend until almost xmas and I'm starting to go

from not riding properly.

Up for something 21st of Dec or maybe I could take a day off work and do a mid-week run?

Disco you so busy man. You should take the wee hottie down to cristchirch and back, that will make a nice ride

**discotex** · 23rd November 2008, 21:55

Originally Posted by TOTO

Disco you so busy man. You should take the wee hottie down to cristchirch and back, that will make a nice ride

Damn life keeps getting in the way of riding. It's just not cool haha.

Actually I'm thinking of doing a big mish over the xmas holidays. Was thinking of East Cape or Nakiland. I'm off work until the 12th of Jan so gotta be able to fit it in there somewhere.

**GSXR Trace** · 23rd November 2008, 21:59

So how many kms is this... as have to decide whether can do it and get home without a service or whether i need a service sometime this week or next.

im interested though, will let you know closer to the time!

**TOTO** · 23rd November 2008, 22:01

its probly 550 - 600k all up. Think of it as a northland version of the Coro loop.

**GSXR Trace** · 23rd November 2008, 22:14

dear god... just checked the map (didn't realise that was what it was to start iwth).... 607 km... will definitely have to have a service! but how can i miss that distance???

has anyone every done it... estimated time?

**TOTO** · 23rd November 2008, 22:25

Originally Posted by GSXR Trace

dear god... just checked the map (didn't realise that was what it was to start iwth).... 607 km... will definitely have to have a service! but how can i miss that distance???

has anyone every done it... estimated time?

I done it a number of times. Estimate time of arival back home about 6 - 7pm

**Gremlin** · 23rd November 2008, 22:59

Originally Posted by GSXR Trace

has anyone every done it... estimated time?

I did it with 2 mates on a Monday, left Westgate around 11am I think. I do think we went to Whangerai and then motorway straight south, and I was home east auckland around 8pm.

Also depends how frequently you stop, and for how long.