Coromandel Goldrush Adventure Ride 6th December 2008

**MXNUT** · 3rd September 2008, 19:28

Just received a invitation today regarding the upcoming adventure ride in the Coromandel on Saturday 6th December.Thought i would post the details if any others are interested. As per attachment

Attachment not very clear so here are main points

1 day adventure ride including breakfast, dinner and prize giving with free camping based at local school.
Will cater for small road legal trail bikes and large adventure bikes.
Event is being run by wheels of thames and Waitemata motorcycle club.
Cost to be around $100.00
Entry forms in future editions of kiwi rider.

**MXNUT** · 5th November 2008, 07:44

Event is now listed on off road callender with full details and entry forms in November Kiwi Rider magazine

**ducatijim** · 5th November 2008, 07:56

Yup.....I'm already going to this.........................................

**MXNUT** · 5th November 2008, 08:15

Originally Posted by ducatijim

Yup.....I'm already going to this.........................................

Are you doing the Trail or Adventure route ??

Who else is going ??

**Bass** · 5th November 2008, 08:19

Do you know where it starts from and what time?

**Crisis management** · 5th November 2008, 10:12

I was interested in this until I read the ad properly.....it really is a trail ride for big trail bikes, not an adventure ride.

I don't fancy stuffing the 990 down a cliff and even if I "legalise" the 200exc I don't have enough range to do the ride....buggered both ways!

**MXNUT** · 5th November 2008, 12:23

Originally Posted by Crisis management

I was interested in this until I read the ad properly.....it really is a trail ride for big trail bikes, not an adventure ride.

Entry form states it is suitable for larger adventure bikes such as F650 with knobblies, and it does have a seperate adventure route.

But some off road riding experience would certainly be required and it is not a soft ride.

**Crisis management** · 5th November 2008, 14:14

Originally Posted by MOTOXNUT

Entry form states it is suitable for larger adventure bikes such as F650 with knobblies, and it does have a seperate adventure route.

But some off road riding experience would certainly be required and it is not a soft ride.

Let me quote for you, from their advert in Kiwirider.......
"this year there will be a seperate "adventure" route suitable for pillion riders on trail bikes...and larger adventure bikes such as F650's with knobblies"
and
"We recommend a full on enduro machine for this option!" refering to the trail ride bit.

This, to me, is a trail ride not suitable for big bikes! Would be a lot of fun on the right machine tho.

**ttrkiwi** · 6th November 2008, 08:53

Guys, what sort of fuel range is required? I only have 11 litres in the tank till bone dry, will that be enough. Guess fill up at Coro. should see me right.

Cheers.

Fishing gear is packed...fresh snapper for tea...

**MXNUT** · 6th November 2008, 09:19

Originally Posted by ttrkiwi

Guys, what sort of fuel range is required? I only have 11 litres in the tank till bone dry, will that be enough. Guess fill up at Coro. should see me right.Cheers.Fishing gear is packed...fresh snapper for tea...

WRONG RIDE ???

I think you are talking about Carys ride the week before hand

**ducatijim** · 6th November 2008, 09:51

Originally Posted by ttrkiwi

Guys, what sort of fuel range is required? I only have 11 litres in the tank till bone dry, will that be enough. Guess fill up at Coro. should see me right.

Cheers.

Fishing gear is packed...fresh snapper for tea...

Ha ha ha....won't be no time for fishn on this ride mate!!!!

**Bass** · 7th November 2008, 08:00

Originally Posted by Bass

Do you know where it starts from and what time?

Hmmm......I guess that's a "NO" then.

**MXNUT** · 7th November 2008, 09:36

Originally Posted by Crisis management

Let me quote for you, from their advert in Kiwirider.......
"this year there will be a seperate "adventure" route suitable for pillion riders on trail bikes...and larger adventure bikes such as F650's with knobblies"
and
"We recommend a full on enduro machine for this option!" refering to the trail ride bit.

This, to me, is a trail ride not suitable for big bikes! Would be a lot of fun on the right machine tho.

I have been speaking to John ( the ride organizer ) and the adventure ride is suitable for larger bikes including KTM990 - BMW R1200 etc as long as they are fitted with suitable knobbly type tyres such as Tkc`s - Deserts ..........

Originally Posted by Bass

Do you know where it starts from and what time?

The event is based at the Thames South School and sign in is from 7.00am.
Camping available for Friday night and Saturday breakfast supplied.

Riders breifing is at 8.00 and there will be the option of a short return trip to the best lookout around, for all riders who are ready at 8.00am.

Maximum distance between Fuel stops will be 100 kms.