Te Whakawi U Turners Northland Ride (16-18 Nov)

**nzspokes** · 13th October 2012, 13:08

Im still interested Mark but due to current situation I just dont know. I would just tent so may end up on the beach if no room.

**ProTuned** · 13th October 2012, 13:41

Originally Posted by Maha

Done!...can you give me some idea of your riding skills to date?...need to fit you into a group.
Also...if you are single male, you will probably be in Unit 1 ...need to book though.
0800 on the first post...tell Irene that you are with us.

Awesome

Ive been riding for about 3-4 years in all kinds of conditions. The longest ride I had done myself was around 400kms in a few hours. Pretty confident with the twisties, prefer riding on backroads in the country than boring straight expressways/motorways like the majority of us on two wheels

Thanks for the heads up, will ring Irene to book, is there a deadline on making bookings?

**Mom** · 13th October 2012, 14:21

Originally Posted by ProTuned

...is there a deadline on making bookings?

Probably not, but Irene needs to know how many for catering purposes, so as soon as you can. Payment is when we stay so dont let that stop you from booking.

**BlightyBiker** · 13th October 2012, 15:26

Originally Posted by Maha

Here is a 7 minute video of the Mangamukas..it has been compressed in 7 minutes by speeding it up, but you'll get the picture.

Fast forward to 2:30...thats where the fun bit starts.
Even sped up, you get get an idea of the camber through some of those corners.
Probably a good 15-17 kms worth of bendy bits.

Blimey! This'll have been my first long ride up north and as I'm still a bit of a newbie I can see this road being terrifying but sooo much fun! Btw, I've confirmed and been added to the list but do I need to do anything else? Thanks!

**Maha** · 13th October 2012, 15:40

Originally Posted by nzspokes

Im still interested Mark but due to current situation I just dont know. I would just tent so may end up on the beach if no room.

Tenting is not an issue Rob..you'll be fine, just need to know sooner rather than later for the foods sake.

Originally Posted by ProTuned

Awesome

Ive been riding for about 3-4 years in all kinds of conditions. The longest ride I had done myself was around 400kms in a few hours. Pretty confident with the twisties, prefer riding on backroads in the country than boring straight expressways/motorways like the majority of us on two wheels

Thanks for the heads up, will ring Irene to book, is there a deadline on making bookings?

The worst bit is probably between Whanagarei and Kawakawa....all of 55kms...the rest is sweet as.

Originally Posted by BlightyBiker

Bilkey! This'll have been my first long ride up north and as I'm still a bit of a newbie I can see this road being terrifying but sooo much fun! Btw, I've confirmed and been added to the list but do I need to do anything else? Thanks!

Ring Irene and book a bed?...very important part...

More importantly, its for catering purposes...the nearest Supermarket is Kaitaia and they need to get the food in.
Dont worry at all about the roads, the ride is designed for the fun factor for all skills levels.

**Maha** · 13th October 2012, 15:46

Bookings are essential for catering purposes...the nearest Supermarket is Kaitaia and they need to get the food in once they know the numbers.
You dont have to pay until the day you arrive.

**Mom** · 13th October 2012, 16:12

Originally Posted by BlightyBiker

Bilkey! This'll have been my first long ride up north and as I'm still a bit of a newbie I can see this road being terrifying but sooo much fun! Btw, I've confirmed and been added to the list but do I need to do anything else? Thanks!

Dont what ever you do worry about that road. I will be TEC for our group and I will be keeping any big meany cagers well away from "my" newbies

Honestly, this ride is for all skills, we simply ride to the newest riders ability and are happy to do so. Ring Irene! I am going to ring her for in a moment for the hell of it. Actually thinking on it, she will probably be monitoring this thread

**BlightyBiker** · 13th October 2012, 16:30

Originally Posted by Mom

Dont what ever you do worry about that road. I will be TEC for our group and I will be keeping any big meany cagers well away from "my" newbies

Honestly, this ride is for all skills, we simply ride to the newest riders ability and are happy to do so. Ring Irene! I am going to ring her for in a moment for the hell of it. Actually thinking on it, she will probably be monitoring this thread

Thanks Mom!! Yeah I've rung her, she says she's full now that I'm staying. I'm fairly confident just sometimes slow down a bit too much than needed for corners that I'm not used to and can get a bit nervous in cross winds otherwise I tend to be okay. Been riding about 5 weeks now I think and loving every second! Can't wait to go up north!!

**Maha** · 13th October 2012, 17:31

*Two spots Available*

*Sunny Weather is Booked*

Tent space available
Close off date is November 11

If the ride still interests you, pm me or post in the thread

**haydes55** · 13th October 2012, 17:56

Originally Posted by Maha

[SIZE=5]

*Sunny Weather is Booked*

Thanks for that

Booking it a month ahead makes sure you get it instead of any other town!

Also close of date November 31st? I think you mean October

**Maha** · 13th October 2012, 17:58

Originally Posted by haydes55

Thanks for that

Booking it a month ahead makes sure you get it instead of any other town!

Possibly, but I have yet to have a fail where thats concerned...even when I organise a Shaggy Wet Arse ride....its fine!

Better not speak to soon.....

**English Kiwi** · 13th October 2012, 18:12

Originally Posted by BlightyBiker

I'm fairly confident just sometimes slow down a bit too much than needed for corners that I'm not used to and can get a bit nervous in cross winds otherwise I tend to be okay. Been riding about 5 weeks now I think and loving every second! Can't wait to go up north!!

Don't worry about the speed or how your cornering, as long as your on the correct side of the road that's all that matters!

I've been riding for about 2 years, mainly commuting mind, but still slow around corners that I don't know!

As a the saying goes in the biking world... 'ride your own ride'!!

I'll be on a new bike, so i'll be going reasonably slow as well!

So can't wait for this ride now...what's scary is that it'll be upon us before we know it!

**Mom** · 13th October 2012, 19:00

Originally Posted by English Kiwi

So can't wait for this ride now...what's scary is that it'll be upon us before we know it!

I am not sure what I enjoy more, the riding or the company! And, just to be really horrible it is 11 weeks till Xmas, probably 10 now...

**BlightyBiker** · 13th October 2012, 19:51

Originally Posted by English Kiwi

As a the saying goes in the biking world... 'ride your own ride'!!

I'll be on a new bike, so i'll be going reasonably slow as well!

So can't wait for this ride now...what's scary is that it'll be upon us before we know it!

Yeah that's what I figured! I'd rather go slow and I still get around them fine haha.

I can't wait either!!! I think time is going to go far too slowly up until then!! It's going to be the break that I badly badly need!!!

**nathanwhite** · 13th October 2012, 20:00

Originally Posted by BlightyBiker

Been riding about 5 weeks now I think

Oh you have plenty of experience! I had been riding for all of three weeks when I went on my first group ride with these guys. Auckland to Mangawhai and back.

I was pretty shattered by the end of the day never having been on the open road before