RRRR 2010 March 6-7

[junkmanjoe]

Wha hoo.... tents unite..

so whats the go bart , got a few extra track to play on...

JMJ

[bart]

Ok, time to get this thread going again.

I've been working all sorts of hours lately, so decided to take the afternoon off and do a quick scope ride for RRRR Sunday.

Didn't take many photos, but here's a few.

1. Getting out of the sun. Found a nice little rest area.
2. Few walking tracks that may be worth exploring one day
3. Waipawa River
4. Little track I found that runs along the river.
5. Met this guy camping on the track. I stopped so I wouldn't scare his horse. Now this guy is a real adventurer. Rides all over the country doing fencing and casual farm work. Who needs creature comforts.
6. The track goes for about 3 or 4 km and comes out at a reserve.

[bart]

7. Kept following the track....until it ran out....
8. Found some other nice tracks, but all dead ends.
9. Ripped out to Pourerere beach. Low tide....awesome.
10. Rode the beach all the way to Blackhead. Couldn't resist...
11. Heading back inland towards home. Real nice roads through Te Ure, on the way back to Dannevirke.

[bart]

Had a real good blast. Some or all of these tracks/roads (except the dead ends) will be included on the Sunday ride. All easy on big bikes.

So, how many takers. Throw your name up on the calendar here

I guess we should work out who's camping at the hot springs, and who's taking the soft option. I don't know if I can be fooked carting a tent around.

[marks]

Tony - who you met on our last ride is planning on coming - he aint a member so cant do the calender thingy

[junkmanjoe]

well the other option is to visit the hot springs and head back to the camp ground i guess..

where you looking at staying same place as last time.

JMJ

[Box'a'bits]

I guess we should work out who's camping at the hot springs, and who's taking the soft option. I don't know if I can be fooked carting a tent around.

I was keen to camp, mainly to keep costs down, but also for the hell of it. Some of that is weather dependent. It's all weight to carry (tent, sleeping mat, cooking gear, food, something to make the evening convivial...).

Someone could possibly share with me - cozy 2 man tent. Preferably female, tall & shapely, but I'm willing to negotiate.

If you intend to bail on the camping option Bart, you need to make a group executive decision SOON.

[junkmanjoe]

Yea bart.......................camp or not man....come on.......whats the go bro......

JMJ

[bart]

Well, if most people are keen to camp, camping it is.

It'll give us the chance to explore that other road by the hot springs.

[junkmanjoe]

can you add a vote poll


JMJ

[Howie]

Still interested in joining this ride, but can't confirm to I work out a couple of things. Bart I've also been trying to find out more about those roads up behind Taihape(ridge road Sth, and Kaweka road) It seems that Ridge road south is now locked up from where I got to last time, and I haven't had any luck in finding any info on who to contact about access.

Camping at the hot springs would be good provided we can cross the river where we did, and woud probably give enough time to explore up Lotkow, and Makahu saddle roads as well. That is if everyone has enough fuel.

[bart]

Some info for the mad fookers

http://www.doc.govt.nz/parks-and-rec...-springs/#Plan

No camping fee (but there's a reason for that).

The time thing is crap. I did the hot springs to Napier in under an hour. They are allowing for idiot camper van drivers who drive at 20kmh on gravel.

[bart]

Still interested in joining this ride, but can't confirm to I work out a couple of things. Bart I've also been trying to find out more about those roads up behind Taihape(ridge road Sth, and Kaweka road) It seems that Ridge road south is now locked up from where I got to last time, and I haven't had any luck in finding any info on who to contact about access.

Camping at the hot springs would be good provided we can cross the river where we did, and woud probably give enough time to explore up Lotkow, and Makahu saddle roads as well. That is if everyone has enough fuel.

Based on previous rides, we may be a bit pushed for time for exploring. I'd like to try that little track we did last time (where I fell off). If we make good time, we could have a nosey up Comet hut again, or try that other road you were looking for.

We can play it by ear, as if the weather is average, we may miss Takapari which will free up an hour or so.

[andy mac]

Apologies, I can't make this RRRR as am already booked for a friend's wedding. He's a yachtie & he's getting married on a race day It wouldn't happen on my watch

[marks]

. I did the hot springs to Napier in under an hour. They are allowing for idiot camper van drivers who drive at 20kmh on gravel.

so us civilized types will be able to have a look at the peasant accommodation at the hot springs before heading off to hot showers, icy cold beers, tender steaks and a warm bed

Apologies, I can't make this RRRR as am already booked for a friend's wedding.

your lack of commitment is an ongoing source of disappointment