Auckland/Taranaki/Central Plateau weekend ride

[Starky307]

This sounds like a really good ride, I've yet to make it to New Plymouth so this sounds like a good reason to go. I'm guessing the first day will be around 450km's give or take some, I've done that before but walked funny the next day so I think I'll need to get on the bike as much as possible to get the John Wayne walk under control.

[TOTO]

so we all have to sleep together , is that what you are saying trace ? maybe an extra earplugs will be needed coz there are bound to be some snorers...

[Badger8]

I'm keen in spirit but will see how plans develop a little closer to the time

And i will bring spare plugs, i talk in my sleep apparently

[TOTO]

lol yes , I remember that. hey I'll pass the info to the rest of our old touring crew ....that will be a laugh...

[musicman]

so we all have to sleep together , is that what you are saying trace ? maybe an extra earplugs will be needed coz there are bound to be some snorers...

Yeah, I snore, so I hope everyone brings their earplugs...

EDIT: I just looked at the map, that first day seems like a loong day! Last time we did a 250cc 3-day tour with almost the same route, on day 1 we reached New Plymouth as it was getting dark, day 2 we reached Turangi as it was getting dark, and it seems this time we'll be doing nearly the same distance in one day! Google maps says Auckland -> Ohakune through the route we're doing will be 770kms, so it will be a long day - be sure to get enough rest the night before!

[GSXR Trace]

ok, so let me explain sleeping arrangement...
in the bach, my folks room is obviously taken, and im sure to be the one on their couch. Depending on how cousy everyone wants to be, my room can sleep 4 to 6 (queen bed, bunks and couch that folds out to a double). The downstairs bedroom has a queen as well, and the nursery would sleep a couple on the floor (in process of changing it back to bunk room, but at moment, cot etc has been removed and its just floor space). And then there is the lounge, that has couch, two lazy boys and floor space... you can fight amongst yourselves for where and what you sleep on!

if that is not enough, i believe the accommodation for $10 each is one room with a bunks... but will check tomorrow

[GSXR Trace]

Yeah, I snore, so I hope everyone brings their earplugs...

EDIT: I just looked at the map, that first day seems like a loong day! Last time we did a 250cc 3-day tour with almost the same route, on day 1 we reached New Plymouth as it was getting dark, day 2 we reached Turangi as it was getting dark, and it seems this time we'll be doing nearly the same distance in one day! Google maps says Auckland -> Ohakune through the route we're doing will be 770kms, so it will be a long day - be sure to get enough rest the night before!

well, the other weekend when we did northland loop, i did 700km.. and that was starting later and having a long lunch, and plenty of breaks... we can do it!

[GSXR Trace]

This sounds like a really good ride, I've yet to make it to New Plymouth so this sounds like a good reason to go. I'm guessing the first day will be around 450km's give or take some, I've done that before but walked funny the next day so I think I'll need to get on the bike as much as possible to get the John Wayne walk under control.

Never been to NP???!!! thats just crazy talk... better change that soon! haha
first day is going to be a fair bit more than 450kms... but if you think you can do it, come and have some fun!

[gijoe1313]

I do this as part of a day ride! I dunno .. sleeping arrangements? This close to Wellywood, I would just keep riding, have dinner there and turn around and come back to Dorkies!

I dunno ...

[GSXR Trace]

I do this as part of a day ride! I dunno .. sleeping arrangements? This close to Wellywood, I would just keep riding, have dinner there and turn around and come back to Dorkies!

I dunno ...

we are not all riding beasts gijoe! i think it would be a good idea to stop for the night... and enjoy each others company! hahaha

[TOTO]

EDIT: I just looked at the map, that first day seems like a loong day! Last time we did a 250cc 3-day tour with almost the same route, on day 1 we reached New Plymouth as it was getting dark, day 2 we reached Turangi as it was getting dark, and it seems this time we'll be doing nearly the same distance in one day! Google maps says Auckland -> Ohakune through the route we're doing will be 770kms, so it will be a long day - be sure to get enough rest the night before!

yes but that tour went down Sh22 initially while this one goes down to ngarawahea on sh1 and then goes on to more back roads. This will save about and hour and a half timewise but more importantly will keep you less fatigued for the real groovy stuff down taranaki way...

ok, so let me explain sleeping arrangement...
in the bach, my folks room is obviously taken, and im sure to be the one on their couch. Depending on how cousy everyone wants to be, my room can sleep 4 to 6 (queen bed, bunks and couch that folds out to a double). The downstairs bedroom has a queen as well, and the nursery would sleep a couple on the floor (in process of changing it back to bunk room, but at moment, cot etc has been removed and its just floor space). And then there is the lounge, that has couch, two lazy boys and floor space... you can fight amongst yourselves for where and what you sleep on!

if that is not enough, i believe the accommodation for $10 each is one room with a bunks... but will check tomorrow

can I have a pink pillow with roses please...

I do this as part of a day ride! I dunno .. sleeping arrangements? This close to Wellywood, I would just keep riding, have dinner there and turn around and come back to Dorkies!

I dunno ...

You wanna go to wellihoon to see the big squid did you say ...

[Starky307]

Never been to NP???!!! thats just crazy talk... better change that soon! haha
first day is going to be a fair bit more than 450kms... but if you think you can do it, come and have some fun!

I will be able to do it but I may just walk funny for the next week. The ZX6 isn't made for comfort but is soooo much fun to ride.

I'm keen and at the moment as that date is free so I am so in for a good weekends riding.

Bring it on.

[GSXR Trace]

OK... Im gonna look like an idiot, but:
accommodation i found is a place with 12 separate rooms... so wouldn't have to all sleep together!
and won't cost anything....
so, we will fill the beds at my place and then probably go there with everyone else... and in event more arrive... they get floor space!

however, at the moment, only have 6 (including me)... so i think we will fit! haha

[GSXR Trace]

I will be able to do it but I may just walk funny for the next week. The ZX6 isn't made for comfort but is soooo much fun to ride.

I'm keen and at the moment as that date is free so I am so in for a good weekends riding.

Bring it on.

thats the spirit! +1 for that!

[GSXR Trace]

yes but that tour went down Sh22 initially while this one goes down to ngarawahea on sh1 and then goes on to more back roads. This will save about and hour and a half timewise but more importantly will keep you less fatigued for the real groovy stuff down taranaki way...



can I have a pink pillow with roses please...

sure... bring what ever pansy pillow you want... bloody honda riders!

yes... i decided to take SH1 for the first part, due to the distance and also due to the state SH22 is in. We can do it guys... wheres your riding spirit, don't tell me a girl is going to break you all!

(im sure that will cause you all to come... the beauty of a challenge!)