MMMMM 2009 24 - 26 July

**Crisis management** · 24th June 2009, 08:31

Originally Posted by marks

Okay ladies

this video shows (in the middle) an easy looking trail ride that looks like big adv bikes could do somewhere around Motu called the "Dam Track"

Crash bars....check
Tyres with tread.....check.
Common sense inhibitor.....on.

Looks like I'm in too, so, where is it?

**clint640** · 24th June 2009, 08:36

Originally Posted by marks

Okay ladies

this video shows (in the middle) an easy looking trail ride that looks like big adv bikes could do somewhere around Motu called the "Dam Track"

possibly around the interestection of Motu Rd and Takaputahi Rd?

anyone know anything about it?
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You're right, it does come off Takaputahi Rd. More correctly known as the Otipi track, put in years ago to investigate a possible dam site it goes all the way over to a dead end at the Motu river. I've been in there in the 4wd. It would be a good blast for the adv bikes but maybe not in winter as the river crossing at the start can be deep & the track is pretty slippery when wet.

I think I'll organise an expedition up there over summer. It'd be a good camping trip actually as there is a nice tenting spot at the end of the track by the Motu river.

Cheers
Clint

**Bass** · 24th June 2009, 08:56

Originally Posted by Anthrax

They gotta catch me first. I just wore the brunt of you guys stirring them up

Yeah, I know, but we can't let the facts get in the way of a good piss-take now, can we?

**plod** · 24th June 2009, 20:02

hi Clint garth here , would be keen to do your ride have friend already enroled .have my own roll out mattress 4 sat cheers

**gunnyrob** · 24th June 2009, 21:11

Well I did 2 hours training with Chris Birch yesterday, so my confidence on gravel roads has increased shedloads. Bring it on!

**Crisis management** · 25th June 2009, 08:15

Originally Posted by gunnyrob

Well I did 2 hours training with Chris Birch yesterday, so my confidence on gravel roads has increased shedloads. Bring it on!

Ok Mr Boorman, what are you doing sunday then? We're going right past your place, there's really no excuse.......

**clint640** · 25th June 2009, 09:01

Originally Posted by plod

hi Clint garth here , would be keen to do your ride have friend already enroled .have my own roll out mattress 4 sat cheers

Good stuff! welcome to the forum. I see you've worked out the calendar & got registered so we'll see you there.

Clint

**gunnyrob** · 26th June 2009, 21:42

ashamadly, I'm off to Hamilton this weekend, however Devil has a VERY nice bike he wants to show off on Sunday!

Have a top ride!

**BMWST?** · 26th June 2009, 23:16

whats the upper limit numbers wise clint ?

**Waihou Thumper** · 27th June 2009, 06:40

Originally Posted by BMWST?

whats the upper limit numbers wise clint ?

I will have to wait until the last moment though due to work commitments.
Looking forward to it and watching this post intently...

Thanks!

**plod** · 28th June 2009, 11:56

hay clint , garth here . i cant find road from state 5 to 38 on google. Does it pass through any of kiangroa forest . some major roads rere side , are closing Goudies rd being one. (its hand back date to new owners ).

**clint640** · 29th June 2009, 09:32

Originally Posted by plod

hay clint , garth here . i cant find road from state 5 to 38 on google.

Where we're going mate, we don't need roads

The route we are taking is through the Waipunga road - this goes through Kaingaroa forest & is a public access easement to the Whirinaki Forest Park - no permits required. I'll be checking with DOC & Timberlands before the ride but the gate is usually only closed when there is a high fire risk.

There is no limit on numbers but if you are signing up now you will need to bring a camp mattress & a warm sleeping bag as you'll be sleeping on the woolshed floor. I will need definite numbers a week out so I can organise beer/dinner on the Saturday.

Cheers
Clint