RRRR 2011 (Round Ruahine Range Ride), 19-20 March

[bart]

Dudes. There's a few issues with accomodation. There's nothing available in Napier of Hastings because of those bloody horsey people. I've got a couple of plans up my sleeve. Currently looking at Waipawa where there may be rooms at the pub or tent sites available in the camp ground. Still looking into this, but there doesn't seem to be any cabins available anywhere.

I should have something confirmed tomorrow

[bart]

I'm sorry - we don't ride with noisy bikes - you best get it fixed before the weekend

Yeah. No hoons allowed on this ride.



And don't forget the 'bald tyre challenge'.

[GPS MAN]

Dudes. There's a few issues with accomodation. There's nothing available in Napier of Hastings because of those bloody horsey people. I've got a couple of plans up my sleeve. Currently looking at Waipawa where there may be rooms at the pub or tent sites available in the camp ground. Still looking into this, but there doesn't seem to be any cabins available anywhere.

I should have something confirmed tomorrow

Hey Bart...I just live up the road in Otane...there is one extra bed and plenty of camping space at my place..

Just a thought

Wade

[bart]

I was only joking about the above. Hoons welcome.

It turns out to be a sucky weekend for accomodation in Hawkes Bay. Horsey stuff, speedway, and some has been, one hit wonder (well I can only think of one of his songs), Lionel Ritchie playing.

So, we've got a couple of options.

- We can pretend we're real adventurous and tent it (there's plenty of camp sites available of the 'non roof' kind).
- Head through to Taihape, which will make Saturday rushed, and we'll miss all the good stuff.
- Take up the kind offer from other KBers and drink thier fridges dry of cordial.
- Postpone for another weekend.
- Be REAL hardcore and tent at the hotsprings (will also make Saturday rushed, and have to carry everything)

My pick is to tent at Waipawa camp ground (beside a river, walking distance to food, pub, gas etc). We'd catch the tide right for the beach section late Saturday. There may be a 3 person flat type thing at the pub available for softies (Commercial Hotel).

Your thoughts.

[bart]

Hey Bart...I just live up the road in Otane...there is one extra bed and plenty of camping space at my place..

Just a thought

Wade

Cheers Wade. The other option is to throw on a tent and sleeping bag and just make it up as we go along. That's usually my plan.

[marks]

I think the weekend has to happen regardless (too much other stuff coming up so we'll never get another date sorted.

the Waipawa option sounds best
I'll look for a motel/hotel in Waipawa or Waipuck as camping with the great unwashed is beneath me.

[Pampera]

It turns out to be a sucky weekend for accomodation in Hawkes Bay. Horsey stuff, speedway, and some has been, one hit wonder (well I can only think of one of his songs), Lionel Ritchie playing.
Your thoughts.

Bart,
given this situation I (and my shiny brand new side cover) will pull out.
Shame about the clash with other, lesser, events. Many thanks for the effort.

Michael

[bart]

Bart,
given this situation I (and my shiny brand new side cover) will pull out.
Shame about the clash with other, lesser, events. Many thanks for the effort.

Michael

Shame you can't make it Michael. Looks like the weather's going to be awesome. Can't wait.

[Aslan]

Bart et al - have a great ride - I'm doing the Pukemanu the following weekend and need to have some 'family' time this weekend

Have fun you all - ride safe Cheers Aslan

[gav24]

So sorry, I'm out now too guys...
After a discussion with the missus, I really cant sneak out...
Too much "other stuff" not just new baby related, but kind of poo stuff like fixing stuff at the rental etc etc.
I have been hanging out for a good ride like this as well. The thought of no fixed accomodation made the ride sound like even more fun! I'll just spend the weekend sulking and jealously read the reports next week
Sad me

[bart]

That's a real shame guys. Never mind. I'm going anyway, and I'll take heaps of photos.

[GSers]

That's a real shame guys. Never mind. I'm going anyway, and I'll take heaps of photos.

Pikers, pretty sure I will turn up tent bed roll fart sack.
GSers

[marks]

Looks like Tony is out as well

Bart - maybe you need to change deodorants?

Are you going from Woodville directly to the Makiro?

I was thinking of heading over the track to Pahiatua - grabbing a quick coffee and gassing up and meeting you guys at the start of the Makiro at ??? 9.30?

[bart]

Looks like Tony is out as well

Bart - maybe you need to change deodorants?

Are you going from Woodville directly to the Makiro?

I was thinking of heading over the track to Pahiatua - grabbing a quick coffee and gassing up and meeting you guys at the start of the Makiro at ??? 9.30?

What deodorant....oh....that might be my problem...

If everyone's pulling out, we could always go like shit and make it a one dayer. Would have to change the route a bit, and would probably be best going clockwise.

I don't care. I just want to ride.

[marks]

I don't care. I just want to ride.

me too

who's left?

you me and Wade?

I'm coming equipped for an overnighter

shall we meet somewhere (woodville or pahiatua??) and decide over a coffee