Half Umatoi population lead Ashhurst boys astray.

[ynot slow]

Bet the 50km from Whanga to Stratford was concentration plus at warp factor speeds.

Another way from SH3 is turn off at Ahititi just past Mokau and onto Ohura that way,great views of the coast.

[cowboyz]

you better believe it. There was no snoozing going on on that section. Such a great piece of road.

[sinfull]

Good right up Lance ! Sounds like a blaardy good day !

[ynot slow]

you better believe it. There was no snoozing going on on that section. Such a great piece of road.

Your not bloody wrong there,I think it's easier riding Whanga to Stratford than other way for some reason,except for the 25km corners but they are just out of Whanga,the couple of saddles make for great riding,can see for a while if any cars ahead.

And the lack of cops about ,means you can give it heaps,just gotta look out for animals and usual rural things, 60 odd km can be quite a challenging ride due to concentration skills,but rewarding all the same.

[Big Dave]

No tickets. No bins. 800+km.

You wouldn't think so reading Kiwi Biker sometimes - but this is quite normal.

Nice report.

[KoroJ]

Good One Cowboyz.

I'm hoping the weather is kind next weekend for the Gathering to sample some of these delights.

[DingoZ]

Most entertaining read for a while...

Have to agree, it is a really nice piece of road the 8 mile...

Some sensational photo's as well.... Nicely done..

[cowboyz]

Good One Cowboyz.

I'm hoping the weather is kind next weekend for the Gathering to sample some of these delights.

unfortunately I am going to be in Hamilton for the long weekend so wont be able to make the gathering at turangi. Best of luck for the weather. We got real lucky.

Most entertaining read for a while...

Have to agree, it is a really nice piece of road the 8 mile...

Some sensational photo's as well.... Nicely done..

I am back and forth to hamilton all the time and yes, 8 mile is one of my favourites.

[Meanie]

Awesome ride and it was bloody good to do some ks without stopping at every gas station and cafe
I started out with new tyres, Pirelli Strada,s so had to scrub them in on vinager hill in the dark and a little damp so i was a little cautious to begin with, however didnt take long to build confidence in the new rubber
My photos here http://picasaweb.google.com/James.an...ileTrip2452008
Bring on the four points

[banditrider]

Awesome ride and it was bloody good to do some ks without stopping at every gas station and cafe
I started out with new tyres, Pirelli Strada,s so had to scrub them in on vinager hill in the dark and a little damp so i was a little cautious to begin with, however didnt take long to build confidence in the new rubber
My photos here http://picasaweb.google.com/James.an...ileTrip2452008
Bring on the four points

Don't you mean bring on the GC? BTW, I had another look at my tyres the other night and they've probably got even more life in them than I thought - probably another 4K for the rear taking it to about 12k all up. Best wear I've had out of a tyre yet...

[Meanie]

Don't you mean bring on the GC? BTW, I had another look at my tyres the other night and they've probably got even more life in them than I thought - probably another 4K for the rear taking it to about 12k all up. Best wear I've had out of a tyre yet...

Got 9.5k out of the storms, not bad but decided to try the Pirelli Stradas
So far i have not been dissapointed, still early yet though

[banditrider]

Got 9.5k out of the storms, not bad but decided to try the Pirelli Stradas
So far i have not been dissapointed, still early yet though

Piccys.........

[yod]

Awesome ride and it was bloody good to do some ks without stopping at every gas station and cafe
I started out with new tyres, Pirelli Strada,s so had to scrub them in on vinager hill in the dark and a little damp so i was a little cautious to begin with, however didnt take long to build confidence in the new rubber
My photos here http://picasaweb.google.com/James.an...ileTrip2452008
Bring on the four points

cool pics mate

[cowboyz]

good stuff. You rode really well on those new tyres. There was more than once where I wasnt expecting to see you in my mirrors and you were still there.

[yod]

good stuff. You rode really well on those new tyres. There was more than once where I wasnt expecting to see you in my mirrors and you were still there.

jeebus you're not wrong, he was off like a shot in the twisties, someone needs to remind him he's riding a tank, not a bloody sportsbike!