Wellington Rideouts - Where next?

**Pampera** · 21st January 2013, 20:47

Any enthusiasm amongst any of the Wellington (or Nelson lurkers) crew for an expedition to the Clarence reserve in the next couple of weeks.

Dates coming up are 26/27 January and 2/3 February (and 9/10 February but I am road riding that weekend so out - for me)

This is a fair weather only route - but big bike suitable when the weather is fair - so I would be making the call to go only when it was clear that the coming Saturday or Sunday was going to be fine.

Last years page has not been updated but I confirmed the 2012/13 dates with the DOC area office.

http://www.doc.govt.nz/about-doc/new...rence-reserve/

http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/sh...arence+reserve

Michael

**Eddieb** · 21st January 2013, 21:04

Originally Posted by Pampera

Any enthusiasm amongst any of the Wellington (or Nelson lurkers) crew for an expedition to the Clarence reserve in the next couple of weeks.

Dates coming up are 26/27 January and 2/3 February (and 9/10 February but I am road riding that weekend so out - for me)

This is a fair weather only route - but big bike suitable when the weather is fair - so I would be making the call to go only when it was clear that the coming Saturday or Sunday was going to be fine.

Last years page has not been updated but I confirmed the 2012/13 dates with the DOC area office.

http://www.doc.govt.nz/about-doc/new...rence-reserve/

http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/sh...arence+reserve

Michael

I'll be coming back up from Bike Week at Bannockburn on 26/27 so my intention was to spend the night of the 26th in there.

**Eddieb** · 22nd January 2013, 09:07

This page lists the tentative 2013 dates

http://www.doc.govt.nz/parks-and-rec...epare/driving/

and this page seems to be updated a little more regularly

http://www.doc.govt.nz/parks-and-rec...ouia-clarence/

**Box'a'bits** · 10th February 2013, 20:13

Hi Guys,

Running a Beer, Bullshit & Pizza night

here in Johnsonville after work from say 6.30 pm (but I won't be upset if you come straight from work

) this Thurs. PM if you need the address, directions, or want to discuss. Bring an ADV riding friend if you want.

This is my last week off before trudging back to work

. Back is still a bugger, but improved on what it was.

Hope to see you Thursday

Regards

Steve

**irsh** · 11th February 2013, 21:49

Hi folks ,thought I'd introduce myself in here .I'm based in Welly and just bought a road legal DRZ400 to get into adventure riding . Iv'e little experience on the loose stuff but have ridden on the hard stuff for the last 10years. After My first little outing yesterday i'm quickly realizing it's a totally different kettle of fish . I guess the only thing to do is get out there as much as i can and build the confidence.
Apart from the south coast and red rocks area i've no real clue where to go so would love to come on some of your rideouts to gain some much needed experience and meet some good people.
I'm a 30 something foul mouthed Irishman who enjoys a beer or 12 ,a good laugh and a bit of banter so hopefully i'll fit in

chomping at the bit seeing the pics of your days out

Cheers Keith.

**aerial_view** · 12th February 2013, 07:43

Hi all,
I thought I'd jump on the bandwagon and introduce myself too. I live in the lower of the two Hutts and ride a Honda CRF230L. I have been riding for a number of years and have a small amount of experience off road but could probably do with some people showing me where the good rides are! And helping out if I get into trouble... anyway, I just thought I'd introduce myself so if you see me reply to a post about a ride then it doesn't come completely out of the blue.

Cheers!

**aimee** · 12th February 2013, 09:38

hullo you two

well, i'm a n00b rider (been doing it a few months), and I've just got a dual sport with the intention of doing offroad stuff too, so you're welcome to learn with me if you like!

the area around red rocks is nice and accessible from wellington, for sure. there's also all sorts of group rides, and these occur pretty frequently (there's one out at boomrock on feb 25th, which i may attempt)

my plan is to try get out whenever i can, even if it's just to the south coast, as it seems like PRACTISE is the main thing

**denefoster** · 12th February 2013, 09:42

Originally Posted by aimee

hullo you two

well, i'm a n00b rider (been doing it a few months), and I've just got a dual sport with the intention of doing offroad stuff too, so you're welcome to learn with me if you like!

the area around red rocks is nice and accessible from wellington, for sure. there's also all sorts of group rides, and these occur pretty frequently (there's one out at boomrock on feb 25th, which i may attempt)

my plan is to try get out whenever i can, even if it's just to the south coast, as it seems like PRACTISE is the main thing

There's Akatarawas, Avro Road, some random places just past the Takas, the endure track just past Brooklyn, etc. Quite a few places, not even including the organised rides. Im always up for a ride if you're keen for a fang on any of the above, and we can drag aimee along given she's my other half

**aimee** · 12th February 2013, 09:49

Originally Posted by denefoster

There's Akatarawas, Avro Road, some random places just past the Takas, the endure track just past Brooklyn, etc. Quite a few places, not even including the organised rides. Im always up for a ride if you're keen for a fang on any of the above, and we can drag aimee along given she's my other half

ahem. BETTER HALF.

**irsh** · 12th February 2013, 14:41

Awesome , thanks for the replies guys ,be cool to get out for a burn with you ,wont feel under pressure if a few us are at a similar level ..i went for a little run as far as devils gate the other night ..had a little bit of a spill when i hit the large pebbly stuff just after the river crossing . not sure if i lost concentration or concentrated to hard

I'm interested in hearing more on this Brooklyn spot , could be a nice little after work mish one of these nights .

My wheels

**aimee** · 13th February 2013, 19:07

I'm in!! I'm on a kawasaki klx250s.

And nicely done in the ride, sir! That's farther than I've gone yet

**Eddieb** · 16th February 2013, 06:44

Meet at 10:30 this morning at the Percy's Reserve carpark by the Dowse Drive interchange on SH2 for a gentle ride over to Wainui beach and a bit of a play there.

**JimmyC** · 18th February 2013, 14:51

Originally Posted by denefoster

There's Akatarawas, Avro Road, some random places just past the Takas, the endure track just past Brooklyn, etc. Quite a few places, not even including the organised rides. Im always up for a ride if you're keen for a fang on any of the above, and we can drag aimee along given she's my other half

I'd be keen on checking these out too. Have done Red Rocks a lot lately seeing it's so close to home so am up for something new but local. I was aspiring to do an Ocean Beach trip with EddieB one day but having just gone to the top of the Rimutaka's yesterday for an explore, I'm not sure I'm up for anything longer than that without getting a new seat for the WR. I must be getting old...

Aimee, I searched for that Boom Rock ride on the 25th you mentioned. Found one for the 24th but seems to have been cancelled. Might not be the same event however.

Anyhoo, I need to keep my eye on this thread more often it seems, would have enjoyed a trip to Wainui beach.

I attach a pic from Red Rocks, circa 5.30pm on a stunning evening 2 weeks ago... we've had a few recently!

**irsh** · 19th February 2013, 13:46

Got out for a quick blast with dene at redrocks on sunday and met the lovely aimee ... Well he had a blast i had more of a trundle with my fair share of wipeouts in the soft stuff ... feeling the pain in muscles i never knew i had these last two days . just got to keep at it i suppose.
was great to meet the two of you and thanks for the tips . hopefully get back out there soon. New front tyre to go on when i get a chance . never tried but Gona tackle changing it myself ...how hard can it be ....nek minnit!!

hopefully see you out there too jimmyC

**aimee** · 22nd February 2013, 13:45

Originally Posted by irsh

Got out for a quick blast with dene at redrocks on sunday and met the lovely aimee ... Well he had a blast i had more of a trundle with my fair share of wipeouts in the soft stuff ... feeling the pain in muscles i never knew i had these last two days . just got to keep at it i suppose.
was great to meet the two of you and thanks for the tips . hopefully get back out there soon. New front tyre to go on when i get a chance . never tried but Gona tackle changing it myself ...how hard can it be ....nek minnit!!

hopefully see you out there too jimmyC

Well, I haz nice new dual sport tyres on now, so ready as!!

good luck with the tyre :P