About Coromandel

**EJK** · 10th September 2007, 11:40

Sure I will let you guys know

P.S. any tips or advise on the road to Coromandel?

**Big Dog** · 10th September 2007, 20:12

Originally Posted by EJKDDORAI

Sure I will let you guys know

P.S. any tips or advise on the road to Coromandel?

Planning an open road special soon on AWNMR.

**Mr. Peanut** · 10th September 2007, 20:23

I live on the Coro loop, it's fun and scarcely patrolled on the right days. I'd be cautious on the coastal route, not many second chances with the rocks and whatnot.

The road between Thames and Whangamata is a bit rough, windy and wet, watch out for diesel seeping from the hills and landslips, especially in the rain, probably a bit intimidating for the unskilled, but that being said its really up to the individual. Personally I enjoy it regardless and didn't have too many problems, but a few friends found it a bit scary.

My favourite part is the really tight bends going up hill and down between Whangamata and Waihi, and the roads close to Coromandel town after the 50km/h zones and the dodgy coastal areas, great views and tight smooth seal.

**TKDSKIP** · 17th September 2007, 18:37

If you are keen to do the loop, try and do it midweek. I did it last week on a Wedensday and it was a absolute blast. Almost no traffic apart from the odd logging truck and they are easy to pass. The road up the west coast is a little rough but alot of fun on little bike, heaps of very tight corners. The road from Coromandel over to Whitianga and down the east coast is also a sweet ride but better on a bigger bike I have heard. All up it is a great ride but a long way if you are not use to spending all day on your bike. I usually stop often to stretch and take some pics. Biggest thing to remember is slow in fast out there are more than a couple of corners that tighten up, oh and have fun.

**EJK** · 17th September 2007, 18:45

PLANS CHANGED:

I want to go to Coromandel next week, during the weekdays.

Who thinks I'm not yet ready?
or
Who thinks I must have somebody to ride with me?

Suggestions?

**Big Dog** · 17th September 2007, 19:06

Originally Posted by EJKDDORAI

Who thinks I'm not yet ready?
or
Who thinks I must have somebody to ride with me?

Suggestions?

Capable you are Luke. Throttle control you must.

Those are some beautiful roads. The only reason they should be considered too much is if "your enthusiasm exceeds your skills" to use a favorite saying of MackTheKnife.

I recommend that if you cannot find a wingman you let someone know your plans and that you text them at each stop so that if you disappear they know where to look.
I have previously posted the following rookie touring tips.http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/sh...4&postcount=17
Not all will relate to you but I was trying to keep it general.
As with all advice: Listen, Learn, discard what is of no use or does not work for you.

Oh and this is a long ride, be sure you are fit enough.
Done at or below the limit your are looking at about 5-6 hours riding time return from Auckland.

**carbacca** · 17th September 2007, 19:09

bloody uni students....the rest of us have a debt to pay to society through a thing called "work"

anyways back on topic. no road is too tough if you ride slow enough

**Kiwifire72** · 17th September 2007, 19:11

I would be keen to do a 2 day'er
as soon as I got my bike riding strength back up
and will talk to BIKEGAL68 to come too and keep me warm at night lol
I know she will love to go near xmas or there abouts
and she has got a fav Restaurant in whitianga she must stop at lol

**Kiwifire72** · 17th September 2007, 19:13

Originally Posted by carbacca

bloody uni students....the rest of us have a debt to pay to society through a thing called "work"

anyways back on topic. no road is too tough if you ride slow enough

Oh is that what my employer call the 3 hrs a day 3 days a week they making me do at the moment

**EJK** · 17th September 2007, 19:16

I'm thinking to do 2 day trip to Coromandel. Stay there overnight and then come back...

Hmmm...

**Grub** · 17th September 2007, 19:57

Originally Posted by EJKDDORAI

I am planning to do a 2 day trip ey. Go to coromandel and have the rest of the day looking around the attractions etc then come back on the next day

Make sure when you go down there that you go via Whitford, Clevedon, Kawakawa, Kaiaua (fush & chups!) and Miranda before joining SH1. On the way back, peel off right at the bottom of the hill past Maungatawhiri and go back through Hunua, Alfredton, Brookby, Whitford etc Awesome trip, esp with 2 days to do it.