Wellington Rideouts - Where next?

**bart** · 9th June 2010, 18:16

I'm looking at a North Wairarapa ride this Sunday. I get in trouble for posting in the 'Wairarapa Ride Outs' thread for some reason, so I'll mention it here. Might do the MAD (Makairo-Akitio-Dannevirke) or similar. Anyone's welcome to come along.

If you guys come up with a better idea, and start early enough in the day so I can get home at a reasonable time, I may be tempted to travel further.

**marks** · 9th June 2010, 18:25

Originally Posted by bart

I'm looking at a North Wairarapa ride this Sunday. I get in trouble for posting in the 'Wairarapa Ride Outs' thread for some reason, so I'll mention it here. Might do the MAD (Makairo-Akitio-Dannevirke) or similar. Anyone's welcome to come along.

If you guys come up with a better idea, and start early enough in the day so I can get home at a reasonable time, I may be tempted to travel further.

Sunday in the North Rapa sounds good - dependant on Weather of course.

My tires are a bit girly so that will be a limiting factor for me

**gav24** · 9th June 2010, 18:53

Originally Posted by bart

I'm looking at a North Wairarapa ride this Sunday. I get in trouble for posting in the 'Wairarapa Ride Outs' thread for some reason, so I'll mention it here. Might do the MAD (Makairo-Akitio-Dannevirke) or similar. Anyone's welcome to come along.

If you guys come up with a better idea, and start early enough in the day so I can get home at a reasonable time, I may be tempted to travel further.

Whats that one like Bart? Long K's on gravel roads means I'm out, especially after riding up first, but if its tracks and bush... Could be keen...

**GPS MAN** · 9th June 2010, 19:55

Still running slickies...on mine...might I need knobs????

Weather permitting count me in!!!

Wishing for

**bart** · 9th June 2010, 21:24

I was thinking the Makairo track and a shit load of gravel, tracks, farm etc towards the coast. I'm open to suggestions. I don't really care, just want to go for a ride.

Nice sprinkling of snow up Takapari this morning (I can see it from my office window).

**Howie** · 9th June 2010, 22:53

could be interested in joining for some/all of your ride Bart, I'll keep am eye on what your planning

**bart** · 10th June 2010, 21:02

Planning? What's that.

OK, here's a rough plan. Meet at that Cafe in the middle of Pahiatua. Drink coffee. Talk BS. Laugh at how shit everyones tyres are. Head east.

If tyres aren't so shit, via the Makairo track. If tyres are really shit, head for the coast via all the good gravel we can find. Once at the coast, who knows. I guess we'll see what time of day it is.

As for a time to meet. Sometime Sunday is my only stipulation. You guys tell me what time. You're the ones doing the big miles.

If no one turns up, it'll be Donut Day part 2 for me.

**GPS MAN** · 11th June 2010, 17:27

Well, Bart you know I have an extra hour each way..

Weather holds

I'll be there!!!

**Howie** · 11th June 2010, 20:55

Sorry Bart, looks like I'm out for Sunday, some PD has poped up, Dad's taxi service is required.

**Padmei** · 11th June 2010, 21:32

Do you guys over there think Marks a dick too?

**marks** · 12th June 2010, 09:54

Originally Posted by Padmei

Do you guys over there think Marks a dick too?

its common knowledge

**bart** · 12th June 2010, 19:32

Originally Posted by bart

Planning? What's that.

OK, here's a rough plan. Meet at that Cafe in the middle of Pahiatua. Drink coffee. Talk BS. Laugh at how shit everyones tyres are. Head east.

If tyres aren't so shit, via the Makairo track. If tyres are really shit, head for the coast via all the good gravel we can find. Once at the coast, who knows. I guess we'll see what time of day it is.

As for a time to meet. Sometime Sunday is my only stipulation. You guys tell me what time. You're the ones doing the big miles.

If no one turns up, it'll be Donut Day part 2 for me.

Ok, change of plans. Doesn't look like anyone's coming from the south, so leave my place (Dannevirke) at 9am (ish). GPS and I will head towards the coast from here.

**Padmei** · 12th June 2010, 19:41

Originally Posted by marks

its common knowledge

Took a while to flush you out. Whats been happening with the KLR? Is it getting rusty sitting unused in the shed? Bet you notice the difference when you get back onto it after the lil blues.

**marks** · 12th June 2010, 20:11

Originally Posted by bart

Ok, change of plans. Doesn't look like anyone's coming from the south, so leave my place (Dannevirke) at 9am (ish). GPS and I will head towards the coast from here.

Can I come?
I promise to be good(ish)
If its pissing down here in the morning I will bail.
Would you mind posting a weather report for your side by 8 and I will confirm or deny my involvement?

Originally Posted by Padmei

Took a while to flush you out. Whats been happening with the KLR? Is it getting rusty sitting unused in the shed? Bet you notice the difference when you get back onto it after the lil blues.

you make me sound like a fetid turd - taking a while to flush out
the klr was all prepped to go to the Brass with Struan (complete with flash new 'touring' screen) but I bailed at the last minute as it looked like it might be cold

so yes the klr is getting covered in cobwebs....

weather permitting I'll remedy that tomorrow

**bart** · 12th June 2010, 20:41

Originally Posted by marks

Can I come?
I promise to be good(ish)
If its pissing down here in the morning I will bail.
Would you mind posting a weather report for your side by 8 and I will confirm or deny my involvement?

No probs. Will let you know. Weather shouldn't be too bad towards the coast.

Could meet 9.30ish Pahiatua.