RRRR (Round Ruahine Range Ride), 6-7 March 2010

**dontshoot** · 14th March 2009, 12:43

Thanks guys I had a fantastic ride. I can't wait to get some knobblies for the Beemer, maybe I'll try that Takapari then.

Check out my pics.
http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/al...p?albumid=1771

**bart** · 29th January 2010, 21:54

Wotcha reackon. I was gonna put 'Revenge' in there somewhere, but thought that would be a bit much.

How about starting at Woodville, taking the scenic route to Napier, over to Taihape (Gentle Annie, with a couple of side trips into the Kawekas, and perhaps the hot springs). Stay in Taihape. Head south on Sunday via Apiti, Takapari, and all those good roads around there.

Anyone interested?????????????????????????????????

**junkmanjoe** · 30th January 2010, 15:11

If im aloud to come along.... what sort of kms on day one you looking at..

JMJ

**bart** · 30th January 2010, 17:15

Originally Posted by junkmanjoe

If im aloud to come along.... what sort of kms on day one you looking at..

JMJ

It's about 530km right around. I'd say 300ish on the Saturday and 200ish Sunday. This is without side trips. There's plenty of oportunity to add more if time allows. I try not to cram in too much, otherwise it just turns into a big rush, without time to see the scenery.

I'll start working on some dates. Late Feb or early March would probably work.

**junkmanjoe** · 30th January 2010, 18:30

yea im a starter .. tent it at the hot springs maybe or not far enough on day one...

JMJ

**bart** · 30th January 2010, 19:36

Originally Posted by junkmanjoe

yea im a starter .. tent it at the hot springs maybe or not far enough on day one...

JMJ

Hmmmmmm.......a real adventure......with tents and stuff......I like it.

**junkmanjoe** · 30th January 2010, 19:56

yea i know of a few guys keen to tent a trip..be great.. have a soak in the hot tubs....yea baby...

**marks** · 31st January 2010, 07:31

Originally Posted by bart

Hmmmmmm.......a real adventure......with tents and stuff......I like it.

fook off - tents???

I'm keen anyway - there is a cheap motel in Taihape I'll stay in

**Howie** · 31st January 2010, 09:06

Originally Posted by bart

How about starting at Woodville, taking the scenic route to Napier, over to Taihape (Gentle Annie, with a couple of side trips into the Kawekas, and perhaps the hot springs). Stay in Taihape. Head south on Sunday via Apiti, Takapari, and all those good roads around there.

Anyone interested?????????????????????????????????

Yep could be interested, depending on dates.

Originally Posted by bart

It's about 530km right around. I'd say 300ish on the Saturday and 200ish Sunday. This is without side trips. There's plenty of oportunity to add more if time allows. I try not to cram in too much, otherwise it just turns into a big rush, without time to see the scenery.

I'll start working on some dates. Late Feb or early March would probably work.

Like the sound of that. would still like to go up the other two roads back from the hot springs. How did you go for fuel when we went across Bart, did you have much left by the time you got to Napier?

Not to close to the Capital coast adv ride please.

Originally Posted by junkmanjoe

yea im a starter .. tent it at the hot springs maybe or not far enough on day one...

JMJ

That sounds like a good idea.

Originally Posted by marks

fook off - tents???

I'm keen anyway - there is a cheap motel in Taihape I'll stay in

Hey Mark the hot springs are on the Napier side, I think there is a fishing lodge somewhere close, but probably quite expensive, and it's about 80km back to Napier.

**bart** · 31st January 2010, 10:04

I've got a conference thing on the weekend of the CCA, so that's out anyway.

If tenting at the hot springs, we would probably be best to go the normal direction (via Taihape and over the Annie on Sat).

Good fuel range would be required.

**junkmanjoe** · 31st January 2010, 10:10

ummm yea.....ill bring a two rope.....

i like the idea of a soak in the hot tubs...

pansy lady boy marks, who must be scared of the bush bugs,,,, might have to cain it to the 5 star Napier motor camp.....

wait, wait,,, its coming.... dig dig....

sounds good, sumthing a little different...

JMJ

**fridayflash** · 31st January 2010, 11:23

hi all, i could be keen to tag along? perhaps meet up at fernhill or napier? my fuel tank is good for about 170-180 kms but i can carry an extra 4-6 litres on the back, no sweat!

**marks** · 31st January 2010, 11:55

Originally Posted by junkmanjoe

pansy lady boy marks, who must be scared of the bush bugs,,,,

JMJ

Damn straight

**Cary** · 31st January 2010, 19:14

I'll keep an eye on thread, could be keen depending on dates

**bart** · 31st January 2010, 19:31

Round Ruahine Range Ride

Back by popular demand. Last years ride here

Two day adventure ride. Big bike friendly. Some gravel road riding experience required please.

Date = March 6th and 7th (TBC)

Start = Woodville (hit the road at 9am). Can pick up some riders from Ashhurst (9.30ish). There is gas at Ashhurst.

Saturday = Ride over the Saddle Road to Ashhurst. Ride north up Pohangina Valley, with a side trip up Takapari road. Back roads through to Taihape for lunch. Ride over the Taihape/Napier road (Gentle Annie) with a couple of little side trips into the Kaweka's if time.

Stay = Mangatutu hot springs (tent). Negotiable. How about we see who's keen. Softy's can stay in Napier.

Sunday = In to Taradale for gas and brunch. Ride south to Woodville taking the coastal route. Ride up Whariti for lookout finish, or have a quiet pootle along North Range Road.

Distance = 550km total (large tank required, 250km 'ish')

If we get good weather, there will be spectacular views. Bring a camera.

This will be a leisurely ride with many stops. 50% winding seal, 45% gravel, 5% track. There's a bit of everything, without going overboard.

Who's in? (I'll sort out a calander thingy when I get around to it).