Learner Ride to Cape Reinga (20 November)

[nzspokes]

Learner licence achieved today. So I guess I better get out there and see if I like this Bike riding thing hahaha. Just waiting on some gear.

WOOT!!

Been for a ride yet?

[Newbi]

WOOT!!

Been for a ride yet?

No not yet, new helmet should be here tomoro tho. I'll keep ya'll posted as to how I get on, when I finally take to the road. EEK

[Armi]

Well, as fortune favors me, I am without my license for possibly a couple of months. Anybody want a pillion? can most likely go on the Harley but i still want to experience corners. I will be good I promise

Aw guts bro. How fast were you going?

[The Singing Chef]

Aw guts bro. How fast were you going?

123km/h, didn't notice the change down to an 80k zone, just cruising down a really long hill on peak rd and the copper pinged me from the top. Instant 28day suspension, and then to add the 50 demerits to my license i'm assuming that they will take if for a further 3 months.... really, really gutted. Ohwell, will be buying a race bike soon

[phill-k]

Hi Mum / Maha

Not sure if you are aware but the "Gas" Station just short of the cape burnt down and I believe the Mobil at Houhora was due to close so its quite possible the last fuel before the cape will before you turn North at Awanui - I'm not sure but could be Coopers Beach or back towards Kaitaia from Awanui.

The wife and I did the trip a few months ago and the road is brilliant, we will possibly follow you guys on the day if I can get away from work.

[rickstv]

123km/h, didn't notice the change down to an 80k zone, just cruising down a really long hill on peak rd and the copper pinged me from the top. Instant 28day suspension, and then to add the 50 demerits to my license i'm assuming that they will take if for a further 3 months.... really, really gutted. Ohwell, will be buying a race bike soon

Yeah, A cop has been sitting in Shanks Rd getting people coming up from the church and I have seen him outside the church under the tree clearly visible, but you can't see him from the Shanks Rd end.

I suppose it's a fair cop because there was an horrific bike accident opposite Macky Rd a few years ago that claimed rider and pillion. the little white crosses are there still.
Rick.

[The Singing Chef]

Yeah, A cop has been sitting in Shanks Rd getting people coming up from the church and I have seen him outside the church under the tree clearly visible, but you can't see him from the Shanks Rd end.

I suppose it's a fair cop because there was an horrific bike accident opposite Macky Rd a few years ago that claimed rider and pillion. the little white crosses are there still.
Rick.

Hmm saw those crosses, yea he parked up under the tree by the church when he was finished with me, let me ride it home at least.

I have actually often wondered why they didn't put cops out on there cause they are long straights and have seen people fly down them.

[Maha]

Hi Mum / Maha

Not sure if you are aware but the "Gas" Station just short of the cape burnt down and I believe the Mobil at Houhora was due to close so its quite possible the last fuel before the cape will before you turn North at Awanui - I'm not sure but could be Coopers Beach or back towards Kaitaia from Awanui.

The wife and I did the trip a few months ago and the road is brilliant, we will possibly follow you guys on the day if I can get away from work.

Mark Waters will be doing a trip up to see whats what re Gas...there is G.A.S at Cable Bay and a Shell Taipa...also Awanui.
The one that burnt down was at Waitaki landing? or whatever its called.

If you guys want to have a Hangi feed with us on the Saturday after the ride its $15 per head..
Just let me know so I can tell Chef.

[Maha]

Hmm saw those crosses, yea he parked up under the tree by the church when he was finished with me, let me ride it home at least.

I have actually often wondered why they didn't put cops out on there cause they are long straights and have seen people fly down them.

Black Holden per chance?

[The Singing Chef]

Black Holden per chance?

Bingo!! have you encountered him too?

[Maha]

Bingo!! have you encountered him too?

No...but he got a couple of mates a short time ago, at least he allowed them to ride their bikes to our place so they could arrange to have them picked up.
He pinged five other bikes the week before..

[The Singing Chef]

No...but he got a couple of mates a short time ago, at least he allowed them to ride their bikes to our place so they could arrange to have them picked up.
He pinged five other bikes the week before..

Hmm, seems like he got a good spot!!

[Newbi]

Mark Waters will be doing a trip up to see whats what re Gas...there is G.A.S at Cable Bay and a Shell Taipa...also Awanui.
The one that burnt down was at Waitaki landing? or whatever its called.

If you guys want to have a Hangi feed with us on the Saturday after the ride its $15 per head..
Just let me know so I can tell Chef.

Awanui BP will be ya last chance for gas, with Hohoura closing and the other burnt to a crisp.

[Newbi]

Mark Waters will be doing a trip up to see whats what re Gas...there is G.A.S at Cable Bay and a Shell Taipa...also Awanui.
The one that burnt down was at Waitaki landing? or whatever its called.

If you guys want to have a Hangi feed with us on the Saturday after the ride its $15 per head..
Just let me know so I can tell Chef.

Awanui BP will be your last chance for gas, with Hohoura closing and Waitiki Landing burnt to a crisp.

[Maha]

Awanui BP will be ya last chance for gas, with Hohoura closing and the other burnt to a crisp.

Its only a 260K round trip to the Cape and back from Coopers.
....and our pace will be fuel friendly.