North Shore 250s

**cheesemethod** · 29th June 2008, 17:03

Hi all,
So I've recently got my licence, gear and a bike ('06 GN250). I've been really enjoying it for the last few months, but suburbs and industrial areas don't make for a challenging ride. I was after some advice from some other 250 riders on the North Shore, just in regards to some good roads to practice on. Hopefully a nice quiet road with some decent corners.

Also are there any meet ups/group rides for beginners in Auckland?

**Gubb** · 29th June 2008, 17:19

Plenty. The "AWNMR" is a great place to start, its under 'Meetings and Events' run every Wednesday.

See you there.

**cheesemethod** · 29th June 2008, 17:40

Cheers mate. What's ya favourite road round here?

**mattian** · 29th June 2008, 17:44

The North Shore is a great place to learn to ride........ lots of long stretches of road and also lots of hills and tight corners if you go looking for them. I live in Glenfield and there is every kind of road you can think of out this way. I particularly found the "stop" signs at the top of steep hills quite a good challenge...especially if you are waiting behind other cars. Its a real good way to practice your brake,clutch,throttling. Archers road and hillcrest area are pretty good for that.

**skidMark** · 29th June 2008, 17:46

AWNMR is well worth attending mate.

But stay away from the ATNR.

Sure fire way to loose your license.

**Gubb** · 29th June 2008, 17:52

Originally Posted by cheesemethod

Cheers mate. What's ya favourite road round here?

SH16, Coatesville-Riverhead are awesome, although my driveway took the longest to master, it's claimed 3 newbies so far.

**MidnightMike** · 29th June 2008, 17:59

Originally Posted by skidMark

AWNMR is well worth attending mate.

But stay away from the ATNR.

Sure fire way to loose your license.

You forget hes on a GN!!!

**cheesemethod** · 29th June 2008, 18:06

Originally Posted by MidnightMike

You forget hes on a GN!!!

Yeah, GN250 + 89kg goes to about 110km/h then runs out of puff.

**Nagash** · 29th June 2008, 20:30

Yup, as Gubb said the AWNR is a great ride for learners. From the gas station we do the Coatesville-Riverhead road which is always a bit of fun. So i'll see you there if you come!

SH16 is also a good stretch of road, up to Wellsford, then Wellsford to Managawhai. 3-5 hour ride I think.

Then there's Woodcocks road if you get a bit more confident, lots of tight corners, just be a bit careful in the wet cause they get slippery.. specially under the shade of trees.

Scenic Drive to Piha beach is also a nice short blat. Most roads to the beachs are actually..

Huia road,

SH 22 to Raglan is also a really good one.

There's quite a few.. just drop down a post in the 250 section if you ever wanna go for a ride some weekend and i'm sure a few 250 riders will show up. And a few Thou's and 650's who wanna confirm their cock size haha! Just kidding Kyle..