September 25-27th - Auckland - Owhango/42nd/Fishers

**Crisis management** · 22nd September 2009, 15:49

Originally Posted by Bass

True, but I too was hoping for a dry run down. Something to do with a brand new pair of knobblies and wet seal.

I have mapped out a couple of possibilities - why don't you do something similar and we can compare ideas down there?
The other thing that occurs to me is that we might be able to use some of the mix to get home on Sunday.

Me on new Knobblies too....you go first, I'll set up the camera!

Seriously tho, bits of the seal will be nasty, I was sliding all over the place on the TKCs last ride and that was dry.

I will have a selection of routes for your consideration, probably on a wet, unreadable map....

I was going to suggest Wairamarama rd to O'Briens (I remembered, ok) to Ruakiwi, Te Mata, Kawhia rd via the harbour then Huaturu rd to PioPio. thats fairly direct and gets to Pio Pio for late lunch time.

Looking forward to it!

**Bass** · 22nd September 2009, 16:04

Originally Posted by Crisis management

I was going to suggest Wairamarama rd to O'Briens (I remembered, ok) to Ruakiwi, Te Mata, Kawhia rd via the harbour then Huaturu rd to PioPio. thats fairly direct and gets to Pio Pio for late lunch time.

Great minds think alike.

Fools seldom differ

Pick one.

**johannvr** · 22nd September 2009, 17:48

Originally Posted by c.h.r.i.s

Johann, seems like there is no need for the maps, so might as well not bother.
Save me a trip up to Silverdale

Weather is not looking too flash at the moment, might be wet trip down.

Ok, will hold back on them and contribute to the next run

**johannvr** · 22nd September 2009, 17:50

Originally Posted by branahanrahan

argh! what a pain in the old harris for you johannvr mate! sorry to hear that those cursed work demands have impinged upon your weekend so, the bar-stewards.. typical council, making life difficult for everyone.

and thanks for the maps offer, although don't sweat it too much if it's a big hassle.. i might be able to get the chief accountant to OK the purchase of a book..

tsk.. next time, eh? and if you're looking for some sort of scant consolation, i guess since you'll be oop norf, at least you'll be well away from the big fashion yawn in the city.

nice one mate

Ok, will make up for the map thing next ride ... how about up norf for that one too - as in waaay up norf?

**johannvr** · 22nd September 2009, 17:55

Originally Posted by Crisis management

C'mon, it'll keep the dust down and keep the clay tacky for saturday.....

Bad luck Johann, next time eh, maybe the north Kaipara roads?

True. I'd be keen for northern kaipara - maybe even further north? Getting kinda keen to explore sorta N.E. of Whangarei & around the B.O.I. & then maybe even a bit further north if time permits ...

**Kokopelli** · 22nd September 2009, 19:52

Originally Posted by tri boy

I'm hopefully knocking off work between 1-2pm on Fri, so will meander down to Tauramunui by my lonesome. Booked in and only things left to do is pack the panniers, and maybe pick up a new front tyre at Boyds that is more aggressive than the TKC on the bike now. Don't ask me what model rubber, it's DOT rated, and either a Dunslop or Mich. For $65, its probably going on.
Fri night I have a room to myself

(meaning I can burp/fart/grumble and snort to my hearts content). Sat night, well someone will have to suffer

I've got an offer to have my bike trailered to Owhango, but that may fall through due to some wetness. Mind if I join you if that's the case?

I can let you know Thursday evening. I can be on the road by 1pm (from Auckland). It just means that there will be less tread on the tyres by Saturday.

**tri boy** · 22nd September 2009, 20:03

Should be able to sort something out.

I'll be trying to avoid seal as much as possible, but still getting into Taurumanui before 5.30-6pm.
I'll check in with you on Thurs night at the latest.

**dino3310** · 22nd September 2009, 20:09

**junkmanjoe** · 22nd September 2009, 20:11

cant you make it mate....

**agricon** · 22nd September 2009, 20:22

I now have some spare time this Saturday and would enjoy a good day's ride with you all if there is room. It would be just for Saturday's adventure.

**Kokopelli** · 22nd September 2009, 20:23

Originally Posted by tri boy

Should be able to sort something out.

I'll be trying to avoid seal as much as possible, but still getting into Taurumanui before 5.30-6pm.
I'll check in with you on Thurs night at the latest.

Good idea, seal can be slippery in the wet, it's much safer on gravel :-).