Dont like Paekakariki when you get to the end and have to try and get out on all that traffic
Highway Biker
Dont like Paekakariki when you get to the end and have to try and get out on all that traffic
Bite my shiney metal ass
Thats my street! Nah the road condition sucks. Its not bad in summer when it kills off all the moss and shit but you take your life into your own hands during winter.Originally Posted by marty
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I like my Paekakariki medium to well done with a little cracked pepper and sweet fruit chutney.
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In summer the Paekakariki hill, it can be a little dodgy with all of the leaves, moss and crap in the winter and autumn. Is the intersection at Paekakariki end still a shocker?
In winter the 'tukas....
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I also like Ohariu through to Makara then Karori. You have to be careful between Ohariu and Makara with gravel and other road debris. There can be the occasional 4wd taking up more than it's share plus cyclists who wander over the road panicking as they hear you approach. Road isn't as smooth as the Rimutaka road but makes it more interesting / keeps you on your toes (especially when you have crap suspension).
L-Plate Rider
Paekakariki from the Northern side, Rimutakas has to much shit on the road and traffic.
RAMbo
Yeah, I think the "interesting" factor is why I like it so much.
Not just fast corners but a few little sharp (like u turns) bends to keep you awake. Oh and lets not forget the obligatory boulder on blind corners, MAF 4wd nutters and horses. Definately a good place to learn how to react to the unexpected (or the expected in this case).
Most unexpected thing that has happened to me is birdstrike by the bird off the electricity ads - the one that turns the lights off, don't know what they are called - that one was definately not expected.
needs to work harder
Paekakariki is horribly dangerous. I kinda like the Wainui coast road, actually.
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Bwahahaha, I can't believe there's a discussion as to whether 24.6kays of road or 14 kays of road is the best.
Go for a real ride one day. Three hours on the ferry and you've got the worlds best motorcycling roads right there.
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Watchful Old Bird
As a misplaced Casntabrian I'd agree but you gotta work with what you got.
Can't beat the Kaikoura coast Road on a good day
Tearing Choppa a new A'Hole
Beg to differ.
Lindis Pass. Ridden (very irresponsibly) like a race track, not another vehicle in sight, absofuckenlutely magic.
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exactly why it's good.
Retirement with a cause
I was just down there Jimmy. I liked the strech from Balclutha to Alexandra.
Good condition and really predictable corners with a mix of tight and fast bends.
Shame i was in a car
As for the Lindis Pass , bland , boring and just too patrolled for the reason you stated. Kaikoura is good but i got a nasty wave from a H/P car for doing 105kmh on a passing lane so i cooled down.
Paul.
Retirement with a cause
You need to try the Moonshine road , awesome from the hutt to Haywards.
There are great roads around but you have to know where they are,
Hardcore Biker
HA HA Gezzzz it is mostly straight, best is at the end Hundalees
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