Epic Ride 5/02/05 - Wgtn to Taupo

**StoneChucker** · 1st February 2005, 17:50

Myself and VTWIN are embarking on a mammoth ride this Saturday, leaving Wellington at 07:30, over the Taka's, backroads to Dannevirke, then Napier and finally Taupo for lunch (and well earned break).

Returning same day, South round the lake to Turangi, round the mountains to National Park, on to Raetihi, through the ParaPara's to Wanganui. Then on to Palmerston north, over the Pahiatua track, down SH2 past Martinborough, over the hill and home.

This will be a medium paced ride, taking all of about 12 hours (so not for the faint hearted or soft bottomed!)

Would be great to have any Welly riders along, or meet riders along the way from above areas.

PM me for cell phone numbers, and any other details. VTWIN's computer has been "blasted", so don't PM him.

If the weather forcast is ABSOLUTELY crap, then it will be postponed till further notice.

Dave.

**Skunk** · 1st February 2005, 18:07

Oooh, sounds like fun. But I think I've used up my home leave...

**Blakamin** · 1st February 2005, 18:17

I wish I could go but as usual, work beckons... I'll be going up tomorrow tho... in barbie-van to rotovegas... yay for me... not!

**gman** · 1st February 2005, 19:58

hmmm if i havent got me kids..and im allowed out to play..(in dog box at mo)...and im not working ...and ive got some spare cash....i just mite do this run...lol .

Argh

**StoneChucker** · 1st February 2005, 20:26

But, where the hell is Bainesse?

*EDIT* Oh, yeah would be great to have more people along. I can ring your missus and ask her nicely if that would help? Or pretend to be your boss, requiring you to pull a long 12hr shift? As for money? Do what Paris Hilton/Nicole Richie do on the Simple Life: Flutter your eyelashes and beg for money from strangers at servos... It works for them!

**Sparky Bills** · 1st February 2005, 20:28

Sounds like a great day!!
Am working this weekend, so cant come, but good luck and ride safe!!

**Groins_NZ** · 1st February 2005, 21:39

Originally Posted by StoneChucker

medium paced ride

Hhhhmmmmm what does this mean exactly?

Other than that, I'd been keen, just depends on the other half really.

**StoneChucker** · 1st February 2005, 21:47

Originally Posted by Groins_NZ

Hhhhmmmmm what does this mean exactly?

Other than that, I'd been keen, just depends on the other half really.

That does not mean fast by any sense. Just wouldn't suit a brand new, learner rider. With the distance and times we're doing, we can't be stopping for unnecessary things... I certainly won't be speeding, I don't want any tickets hehe. So, ask the other half, and come along

**Groins_NZ** · 1st February 2005, 21:57

Roger that... I'll do some greasing and let you know. Would you be meeting at the Rimutaka Tavern around 7:45 then?

**gav** · 1st February 2005, 22:06

Have you got a van organised? Are Yamaha NZ working that weekend?

LB · 2nd February 2005, 04:01

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Bainesse is just off SH1 near Palmerston North - when you turn off at Himatangi to go to P/North, you pass through Bainesse - IIRC it's about 5-10kms from the SH1 turnoff? (don't blink, you'll miss it!).

I'm thinking of dragging Hamish up to Taupo for the w/end - though we'd o/night up there. We'd probably go up via Paraparas/National Park/Taumarunui/Tokaanu, but might come up with you guys and go back that way.

We got some McDonalds vouchers in the mail - they're really good value - need to go somewhere for the weekend where there's a McD's with a McCafe (buy one latte, get one free)

Weather is looking okay at this stage.

Stonechucker, I'll keep an eye on the weather and contact you in a day or two.

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**StoneChucker** · 2nd February 2005, 07:01

Ok Lynda, let me know.
Groins, yeah 07:45 sounds about right. Let me know when you know for sure.

**Blackbird** · 2nd February 2005, 07:06

Maybe see you round the mountain somewhere - 2 Blackbirds, a Hayabusa and a BMWR1100RS if you see 4 bikes on the road. We're actually planning to go round East Cape but it's looking pretty iffy, so may well go over National Park, Paraparas, then round to New Plymouth and home.

Safe riding.

Geoff