RRRR 2012 (24-25 March)

[bart]

Just found I may have to change dates. I may have a work conference on that weekend. Great timing eh, I find out the day after I post up the ride. Typical Bart organisation.

[bart]

Big bikeable and pillions?

The Makairo will be the only awkward bit. About 8km of fairly tight quad track. There's a surprising amount of traction, but big drops over the side if you get it all wrong.

There's a very nice road that loops around to the end of the track, so if concerned, this may be an option.

The rest of the ride should be OK for anyone half confident on gravel.

[gav24]

yup!
Dependant on new date, I'm in this time. Sorry to miss last years and glad to ride the gentle annie 'on gravel' the year before.
What was the name / location of the campsite with hot springs we never got to that time? The river wasnt THAT deep!
I'd like to head up there again over the summer and actually stay there this time.

[Steelie]

Possible starter.

[bart]

What was the name / location of the campsite with hot springs we never got to that time? The river wasnt THAT deep!
I'd like to head up there again over the summer and actually stay there this time.

I'd be keen on that. There's a few spots around there that I'd like to explore further. There might be a few too many softy's on the RRRR to do the hard core camping thing (eh Mark).

[marks]

Big bikeable and pillions?

not for that fat arsed orange thing you ride - the panniers are wider than the track in the Makiro

and its a loooong way down if you get it wrong (unless you are a tree hugger like Struan)

There might be a few too many softy's on the RRRR to do the hard core camping thing (eh Mark).

I'm deeply offended

I'm quite happy camping - as long as its indoors with a lecky blanket and flush toilet ..




oh and a nice hot shower




and a microwave

[Howie]

yup!
Dependant on new date, I'm in this time. Sorry to miss last years and glad to ride the gentle annie 'on gravel' the year before.
What was the name / location of the campsite with hot springs we never got to that time? The river wasnt THAT deep!
I'd like to head up there again over the summer and actually stay there this time.

The name you are after is the Mangatutu hot springs. I didn't make it along to the RRRR where some decided against crossing the river, But did cross there with bart earlier in the year. A good site for Hot springs in NZ is This one It also mentions one over Edwards pass off the Rainbow road.

[young1]

The first RRRR, we climbed up a cool track on the Western side of the Ruahines, at the top we had views out East. What was that track called?

[Box'a'bits]

The first RRRR, we climbed up a cool track on the Western side of the Ruahines, at the top we had views out East. What was that track called?

Takapari Rd.

[Pampera]

[QUOTE=bart;
I'll sort out the calendar thingy soon.

Who's in? [/QUOTE]

I too would probably be a starter, this date or your new date nearby.
Many thanks,
Michael

[bart]

The first RRRR, we climbed up a cool track on the Western side of the Ruahines, at the top we had views out East. What was that track called?

This place?




We may have a look up there depending on time and weather on the Sunday.

[bart]

I too would probably be a starter, this date or your new date nearby.
Many thanks,
Michael

Ok, choice of 25/26 Feb or 24/25 Mar. I'm thinking the last date, as accomodation may be a shit late Feb because of the Mission concert.

[Pikey]

I'm keen

[young1]

Ok, choice of 25/26 Feb or 24/25 Mar. I'm thinking the last date, as accomodation may be a shit late Feb because of the Mission concert.

I forgot about the Mission Concert, if it is the Rod Stewart one that is where I will be.

March sounds good :-)

[socialites]

Ok, choice of 25/26 Feb or 24/25 Mar. I'm thinking the last date, as accomodation may be a *sh* late Feb because of the Mission concert.

I will be in for the March dates.