Laxed out rides

**BigAl** · 30th January 2014, 17:04

Been on a road trip last 6 days, Gentle Annie, gisborne, coopers bay and staying tonight at waipu cove. Should have done 2500k by time the 3 of us get back tomorrow.

Recommend heading to the coast in this type of weather.

**stevensaaron** · 31st January 2014, 07:21

Originally Posted by ckai

That's actually a bloody good hiding place. You could get away with hiding loads of shit that no one would suspect

Anyone doing a little riding this weekend? I may finally be in a position to drag out the geriatrics. They even both sound like I won't need to do any persuading! Looks overcast for the weekend which may mean the tar may stay on the road.

I'm heading to Palmerston North today on my Brothers bike. Hello 4 day weekend

lol leaving Hamilton today and coming back Monday if anyone's out and about in the area

**insomnia01** · 31st January 2014, 09:11

Originally Posted by BigAl

Recommend heading to the coast in this type of weather.

I will be in March

7days touching both coastal lines in the Sth Isld, Milford Sound & Mangapouri power station will be the highlights for me

then return to Waikato, collect pillion & then off to northland for 4nights

again, touching both coasts & taking her to Cape Reinga

**v twin** · 31st January 2014, 20:11

Having the ole ball n chain fitted tomorrow so heading to raglan for the cure if anyone wants a short ride

**sil3nt** · 31st January 2014, 20:17

Originally Posted by ckai

That's actually a bloody good hiding place. You could get away with hiding loads of shit that no one would suspect

Anyone doing a little riding this weekend? I may finally be in a position to drag out the geriatrics. They even both sound like I won't need to do any persuading! Looks overcast for the weekend which may mean the tar may stay on the road.

If you are doing anything Sunday let me know. Mountain biking tomorrow but should be free on Sunday

**wharekura** · 31st January 2014, 20:24

Originally Posted by sil3nt

Mountain biking tomorrow but should be free on Sunday

Got me an upgrade from my 89$ warehouse job to http://www.gtbicycles.com/2014/bikes...arakoram-sport from evolution cycles. I use it to bike to work during the dry season. I recall u went to the wind thingys in rags - can anyone go or do u need to be special? I want to do the piako tracks with the kids but need tow bar (for the bikes not the kids) - u know of any CHEAP places for fitting and wiring? the mazda/ford shop quoted 1.1k

**sil3nt** · 31st January 2014, 20:28

Originally Posted by wharekura

Got me an upgrade from my 89$ warehouse job to http://www.gtbicycles.com/2014/bikes...arakoram-sport from evolution cycles. I use it to bike to work during the dry season. I recall u went to the wind thingys in rags - can anyone go or do u need to be special? I want to do the piako tracks with the kids but need tow bar (for the bikes not the kids) - u know of any CHEAP places for fitting and wiring? the mazda/ford shop quoted 1.1k

Was that you posting on GPforums?

That was ckai that rode up to the turbines I believe. Anyone can do it you just take the bridal veil falls turn off on the way to raglan and it is signposted along that road. Ckai will have more details.

**wharekura** · 31st January 2014, 20:31

No - but you mentioned on this thread that u saw the wind thingys on ur mountain bike.

**sil3nt** · 31st January 2014, 20:37

Originally Posted by wharekura

No - but you mentioned on this thread that u saw the wind thingys on ur mountain bike.

Certainly wasn't me. Haven't been up there yet. Too much uphill

What are the piako tracks? Do you mean the Te Miro tracks? http://temiromtbclub.co.nz/

**5150** · 1st February 2014, 06:45

Originally Posted by v twin

Having the ole ball n chain fitted tomorrow so heading to raglan for the cure if anyone wants a short ride

What time you thinking of heading out? I could be in for a coffee in Rags

**ckai** · 1st February 2014, 07:02

Originally Posted by sil3nt

If you are doing anything Sunday let me know. Mountain biking tomorrow but should be free on Sunday

Dunno if it'll be today or tomorrow. I think the boat is going out tomorrow so it'll either be a pootle today or ride to where the boat is heading which will probably be Tauranga. The folks are bloody hopeless when it comes to organising themselves.

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**ckai** · 1st February 2014, 07:11

Originally Posted by wharekura

Got me an upgrade from my 89$ warehouse job to http://www.gtbicycles.com/2014/bikes...arakoram-sport from evolution cycles. I use it to bike to work during the dry season. I recall u went to the wind thingys in rags - can anyone go or do u need to be special? I want to do the piako tracks with the kids but need tow bar (for the bikes not the kids) - u know of any CHEAP places for fitting and wiring? the mazda/ford shop quoted 1.1k

Yeah I went for a ride up there. The funny thing is, it's not all uphill but obviously you're heading up. Is a big slog but pretty good. You'll need a decent amount of fitness if you don't want to do it all day. Still doable of you're unfit though.

Like silent said, head towards the falls, go past them, then I think you take a left which is sign posted. There's a massive parking lot.

As for towbars, best bars in Frankton. You'll probably be shocked at the price difference.

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