Funny enough, I've never been on the road, Which is mental as its right next door. Anyone care to show the route on a map? I might go for a nosy.
Ultimate keyboard Warrior
Funny enough, I've never been on the road, Which is mental as its right next door. Anyone care to show the route on a map? I might go for a nosy.
Scooter boy
"Never argue with a fool, onlookers may not be able to tell the difference." - Mark Twain
Hardcore Biker
Only been as far as whanga' from the stratford side,but i absolutely love that road.
A whanga' burger is worth holding out for,if you can wait till you reach the pub.
A great place to met/chat with other bikers too.
Forum whore
My fav ride
The above comments have summed it up pretty nicely. As Shafty said def take off the sunnies in the tunnel, jeez that gives ya the shits lol. And DEFINITELY watch out for the "runny honey" (soft tar). Its all over the place & pretty shocking at this time of year.
As for others on the road, I get guests turning up here everyday that have just traveled SH43 & so many remark on how few other road users they come across, one the other day was blown away that in the 151km's from Taumaranui to Stratford they passed NOT A SINGLE other vehicle
To laugh often and much; to win the respect of intelligent people and the affection of children; to earn the appreciation of honest critics and to endure the betrayal of false friends. To appreciate beauty; to find the best in others; to leave the world a bit better whether by a healthy child, a garden patch, or a redeemed social condition; to know that even one life has breathed easier because you have lived. This is to have succeeded
L-Plate Rider
Hi there,
I've just done this ride over the weekend (17-18 Jan). The comments already here summed it up pretty well. The gravel section north of Whanga was in reasonable nick when we went through, but there was LOTS of livestock on the road. Also, we encountered quite a few farm vehicles cutting corners across the centreline which gave the lead rider a few scares.
Naughty Gentleman Biker
It's one of the worlds must do roads. On the right day it's delicious but there are so many enjoyable bends, it's easy to get blase or lost in the moment and a couple of the really tight bastards may well catch you out.
All the above posts are good advice re what to be wary of, I'll just add one more which is the family of wild Goats on speed that live and fornicate right in the middle of the road atop one of the saddles, midweek especially, due to the lack of traffic they will often be licking each others genitals across the centre line and why not their merely mimicking the goings on in Matiere.Sorry Shafty
It's all good, proceed with caution and you'll have a brilliant ride out.
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