Wairarapa ride outs.

**junkmanjoe** · 3rd September 2009, 19:10

Originally Posted by marks

it might be sealed but you've got to admit that the road from Alfredon to Pongaroa is an absolute hoot.

no comment from you as your going down south to have fun....

**bart** · 3rd September 2009, 20:42

Originally Posted by marks

it might be sealed but you've got to admit that the road from Alfredon to Pongaroa is an absolute hoot.

True, but I think I'll take the gravel option. Shouldn't take too much longer.

We could also have a wee nosey through the Little Manuhara, if it's not too muddy.

**junkmanjoe** · 3rd September 2009, 20:50

its not to muddy.....
what time would yo u like to meet at Alfredton

**bart** · 3rd September 2009, 21:40

Originally Posted by junkmanjoe

its not to muddy.....
what time would yo u like to meet at Alfredton

Change of plan. I'll be at Tiraumea just before 11. If I'm not there when you go through, I'll catch you up. If I get bored waiting, I'll leave a sign and see you at Pongo.

Cheers

**marks** · 3rd September 2009, 21:50

ride safe baitches

I hate you all

**Aslan** · 3rd September 2009, 22:10

watching you all with incredulity - Makairo is fun (1 -2 times a year maybe) but riding uphill from Coonor with those deep ruts doesn't appeal to this old bastidge - onya all for doing it - ride safe and have fun - I'll think of you all as I potter around 'kune after the Cold Kiwi - cheers Aslan

**junkmanjoe** · 3rd September 2009, 22:46

Originally Posted by bart

Change of plan. I'll be at Tiraumea just before 11. If I'm not there when you go through, I'll catch you up. If I get bored waiting, I'll leave a sign and see you at Pongo.

Cheers

at a guess we be around there about 11:30 ish

**andy mac** · 3rd September 2009, 22:49

Originally Posted by junkmanjoe

i just rang the pub at pongaroa and there is no gas open on Saturday or sunday..
so if we need to change our ride plan let me know..
JMJ

How many km between gas stops? i've got 7.5 litres probably 180km range.

**junkmanjoe** · 4th September 2009, 00:01

just had a measure up, and you should be fine if you fill up in masterton. you make it to pahiatua. ill have plenty gas on board so you be ok..

so i can carry extra gas and top up tanks when we get to pongaroa if you guys like..
micheal and andy..we can sort out something.

all good.

**Paladin** · 4th September 2009, 13:24

Originally Posted by andy mac

How many km between gas stops? i've got 7.5 litres probably 180km range.

That brings back memories from not too long ago mate!

**K slider** · 4th September 2009, 16:17

Joe where abouts in Masterton at 9:30
Cheers Pete.

**junkmanjoe** · 4th September 2009, 16:26

id say caltex south end of masterton. its first gas station on your left coming from the south, after the waingawa river bridge.

okies cant miss it..

**bart** · 4th September 2009, 17:21

Originally Posted by junkmanjoe

at a guess we be around there about 11:30 ish

Don't worry, I'll find ya. I know a few short cuts,
(this is one area where I don't get lost).

As for gas, bring some cash and I'll sort you out. I know some people who know some people. I'll ring up tonight, but he'll be more than happy to help. About $2 a litre should cover it.

Otherwise, I'm heading out that way tomorrow, so could drop a 10 litre container out there somewhere.

Cheers,
Bart

**bart** · 4th September 2009, 17:26

Originally Posted by Aslan

watching you all with incredulity - Makairo is fun (1 -2 times a year maybe) but riding uphill from Coonor with those deep ruts doesn't appeal to this old bastidge - onya all for doing it - ride safe and have fun - I'll think of you all as I potter around 'kune after the Cold Kiwi - cheers Aslan

Hi Aslan. The track has been cleared a lot recently, so you can ride past that rut quite easily now. It's still a challenging ride, but perhaps not as bad as a couple of years ago, (that rut was more of a pain than a challenge though). You should come and have a look. It'd be nice to see some mud on the beemer.