Northland KB's Kai-Iwi Lakes Campout - 26/27th Feb

**RiderInBlack** · 13th February 2005, 10:26

Ant and I did a bit of route checking yesterday (Sat 12/02). The Pararoa-Oakleigh Rd (part of Route 1 roded quite well, so this is going to be the main route of the day (take Route 2 if you want to get bored).
Unless there is a bigger group coming from AK we will meet up at Wellsford Caltex @ 10:30am.
11:00am: Depart Wellsford, ride SH1 to SH12 Maungaturoto turn off. Regrouping at the Brynderwyn Tearooms (The Swinging Cow Cafe').
11:45am: Depart Tearooms and ride to Paparoa.
12:15pm: At Paparoa the ride will follow Route 1 to Dargaville (approx 105Km from Tearooms to Dargaville), going via the Pararoa-Oakleigh Rd on to SH1. Then down Loop Rd and on to Otaika Valley Rd through to Maungatapere SH14. Then to Dargaville.
1:30pm: Regroup at Second Service Station West of SH12 and SH14 junction in Dargaville and then ride to the Burger place on the turn off North for Kia Iwi and the Wiapoua Forest.
2:30pm: Having had lunch, we will head to Kia Iwi via SH12 (35Km).
We should arrive at Kia Iwi before 3:30pm. Take you tong because if it is fine you'll want to cool off in the lake.
After a swim there we will decide what evryone wants to do. There will be three main options depending on what the riders feel upto:
Option 1: Is to ride back via SH12 & SH14 to Maungatapere. Refuel there. Those that wish to return home split here (approx 80Km's from Kai Iwi). Those the wish to stay over, have a drink, etc (if someone has a cool DVD bring it as I have access to a Dig. Projector. I could also put any dig. pic taken that day) can ride back to my place down Mangakahia Rd (a mere 27Km via Route 3 from Maugatapere).
Option 2: Ride back via SH12 to Dargville and split there (this would allow AK'ers to take Route 2 back which is quicker for them).
Option 3: This is an approx. 170Km route through Wiapoua Forest and Opononi to Kaikohe, and then down my home Rd (Mangakahia Rd) back to my place to stay over night. This would put another 2 1/2 hours on to the day so unless the riders are very keen I would not be recommending it (we will see on the day).

Some feed back would be helpful.

Thanks

Doug

**RiderInBlack** · 13th February 2005, 10:32

A revised map for the day.

**Posh Tourer :P** · 13th February 2005, 19:29

Pity I didnt see this earlier, why arent the auckland KBers in on this? I at least was on the Barrier, with no power, let alone a computer..... If the rest of you can post so much crap, why don't you put that sort of energy into this event, it sounds great!

You are all useless lazy barstards!!!

I apologise on behalf of the rest of Auckland KB, this is embarrassing....

You are suggesting a big (possibly) day saturday and a sleep at your place on sat night right Doug?

I want to be in Auckland one of the afternoons of that weekend (though I would have changed it for the event in it's original form), and I'd definitely be up for it if I could be back in Auckland midday Sunday.... It'd make things easier for the organisation side of things....

**RiderInBlack** · 13th February 2005, 19:36

Originally Posted by Posh Tourer :P

I want to be in Auckland one of the afternoons of that weekend (though I would have changed it for the event in it's original form), and I'd definitely be up for it if I could be back in Auckland midday Sunday.... It'd make things easier for the organisation side of things....

Takes me 2hrs to get to AK from home. Shouldn't take more than 2 1/2hrs, so if you leave here (my place by 9.30am you should be back in Auckers by Midday. Name you beverage

and I'll make sure there is some in the fridge for you Posh

**Drunken Monkey** · 13th February 2005, 20:29

Originally Posted by Posh Tourer :P

...why arent the auckland KBers in on this? I at least was on the Barrier, with no power, let alone a computer..... If the rest of you can post so much crap, why don't you put that sort of energy into this event, it sounds great!

You are all useless lazy barstards!!!

I apologise on behalf of the rest of Auckland KB, this is embarrassing....
....

Well normally I'd be in like Flynn for something up in the winterless north, been up at Whangas twice in the last week even, but I've already got Tickets to the NZ-AUS ODI on Saturday, and I've already organised a Stag do for my mate that same night, so I'll be in no condition or position to ride (a bike).

Just thought I'd make that clear...

signed,

useless lazy bastard...

**Posh Tourer :P** · 13th February 2005, 20:44

Originally Posted by Drunken Monkey

Well normally I'd be in like Flynn for something up in the winterless north, been up at Whangas twice in the last week even, but I've already got Tickets to the NZ-AUS ODI on Saturday, and I've already organised a Stag do for my mate that same night, so I'll be in no condition or position to ride (a bike).

Just thought I'd make that clear...

signed,

useless lazy bastard...

Lol and the funny thing is, while you have commitments, theres another 50 out there who wont......

Yay I got a bite!

**Posh Tourer :P** · 13th February 2005, 20:45

Originally Posted by RiderInBlack

Takes me 2hrs to get to AK from home. Shouldn't take more than 2 1/2hrs, so if you leave here (my place by 9.30am you should be back in Auckers by Midday. Name you beverage

and I'll make sure there is some in the fridge for you Posh

Ka pai.....

I'll have some summer ale thanks.....

**aff-man** · 14th February 2005, 16:54

Looks like i won't be able to make it ...... $^%!#%$!#$#!@$! ohh well might see you guys out at paeroa

**Jackrat** · 14th February 2005, 17:21

First time I've read this

Havn't used me swag for a while so I'll be there.

**RiderInBlack** · 14th February 2005, 20:21

Should only need the sleeping bag. Heaps of mattress in the Homestead (family name for the house I live in).

PS: Planet Honda has organised a ride from their shop in Whangarei to The Duke Of Marlborough Tavern on the Sunday (27/02/05). It was an awesome ride last year, so I would be keen to get to this. It only takes me 30min to get to town and the ride is down for 10am, so unless you guys have managed to give me 1 hell of a hang-over, I'll be heading for the door by 9:30am.

**Jackrat** · 14th February 2005, 20:27

Originally Posted by RiderInBlack

Should only need the sleeping bag. Heaps of mattress in the Homestead (family name for the house I live in).

PS: Planet Honda has organised a ride from their shop in Whangarei to The Duke Of Marlborough Tavern on the Sunday (27/02/05). It was an awesome ride last year, so I would be keen to get to this. It only takes me 30min to get to town and the ride is down for 10am, so unless you guys have managed to give me 1 hell of a hang-over, I'll be heading for the door by 9:30am.

Lets try for both,
Ever chucked up in a fullface?? :spudguita

**RiderInBlack** · 14th February 2005, 20:33

Originally Posted by Jackrat

Lets try for both,
Ever chucked up in a fullface?? :spudguita

No, but I have had a BOP CC "meeting"

@ the Nat in Cambridge that finnish @ 6am the next morning. Had 2 hours sleep then got up for the Rotorua MC's Poker Run the next day. Great while I was riding, but one hell of a hang-over everytime they stopped during the run.

**RiderInBlack** · 17th February 2005, 20:29

Originally Posted by Posh Tourer :P

Ka pai.....

I'll have some summer ale thanks.....

Posh, your summer ale is in the fridge. So is some Mac's Gold; Speights Distinction, Pilsener & Old Dark; White KGB's; 8% Woodies; and Canterbury Cream. Which means I'm set for the W/E even if noone else bothers to get their arse up here for this ride

I mean really, what do you guy's want. There's a dam good route set, beer in the fridge, and beds (so there is no worries as to having to ride after your beer).