Manawatu weekend rides

[86GSXR]

Sweet sounds mate

[NZsarge]

Getting quite breezy here but i'm heading over anyway.
Incase anyone is interested 86, Owl and I are meeting at 1pm at BP fitz and gonna go for a pootle over the track through to the cafe at Balance for a coffee the back to Palmy through the gorge I think... maybe the saddle, we'll see I guess, welcome to join if you so desire.

[NZsarge]

Righto then, time to think about sorting a ride to Wanganui on Boxing day.
We need a meeting place probably in either Palmy and/or Feilding, a route and a meeting and departure time. An idea of who is interested in riding as a group over to Wanga's. I know of one person from the Hawke's Bay crew that has voiced an interest in maybe meeting up along the way too.

Thought's?

BTW, racing is scheduled to begin racing at 11am so I reckon maybe arrive an hour before hand so we can have a squize around the place. If it's hot don't forget hydration and sunscreen.

Good shit Sarge. I suggest we LEAVE the main BP Feilding at 0900, do Halcombe, Marton, Marton Reserviour, Turakina Valley, Wanga's. That's a great ride to start the day. Either that or straight up the main line which is quicker and we'll see lot's more bikes. And too if previous BD's are anything to go by. Don't forget shorts or cooler clothes either.

Ok, here it is then for those who are interested. Really want to LEAVE at 9:00 so maybe we perhaps look at getting to the Fielding BP at 8:30 (ish) for discussions and what have you.

[Horse]

Popped down to the BP Fitz today around 1pm to buy myself a Butter Chicken pie for lunch and knock me down if there aren't 3 bikers there gasbagging?!

Seriously though, popped in to admire Sarge's new bike, looks and sounds very nice. After a bit of the usual blather, the 3 bikes (Sarge, Al, Owl) headed off for the track... and I came back to work.

[oscarnz]

Since I havent been over the Castlepoint thought a nice Sunday cruise would be in order (weather permitting)

Meet Ashhurst Mobil at 9am
Leave at 9.30

Route to be discussed but at this stage looking at going via Pahiatua, Alfredton etc.
May have to stop in Masterton for fuel before heading out to Castlepoint for lunch.

[86GSXR]

Since I havent been over the Castlepoint thought a nice Sunday cruise would be in order (weather permitting)

Meet Ashhurst Mobil at 9am
Leave at 9.30

Route to be discussed but at this stage looking at going via Pahiatua, Alfredton etc.
May have to stop in Masterton for fuel before heading out to Castlepoint for lunch.

Great route. We will have a visitor from Christchurch along, first time on NI backroads so what a perfect introduction

[JWALKER]

Great route. We will have a visitor from Christchurch along, first time on NI backroads so what a perfect introduction

first time riding on ni roads. im excited, 3 days to go and counting.
86, good to see you had a good ride today

Kiwikat, i will be litreally just about be staying around the corner from you in grey street

[86GSXR]

first time riding on ni roads. im excited, 3 days to go and counting.
86, good to see you had a good ride today

Kiwikat, i will be litreally just about be staying around the corner from you in grey street

Had a few good rides lately, being on holiday helps Kiwikat can guide you to the meet point at Ashhurst then, should be a very good ride I'd say

[NZsarge]

Since I havent been over the Castlepoint thought a nice Sunday cruise would be in order (weather permitting)

Meet Ashhurst Mobil at 9am
Leave at 9.30

Route to be discussed but at this stage looking at going via Pahiatua, Alfredton etc.
May have to stop in Masterton for fuel before heading out to Castlepoint for lunch.

Sounds excellent, given good weather i'll be there.

[JWALKER]

Had a few good rides lately, being on holiday helps Kiwikat can guide you to the meet point at Ashhurst then, should be a very good ride I'd say

i cant wait, i google mapped the road, some very nice looking corners

[oscarnz]

i cant wait, i google mapped the road, some very nice looking corners

Its a great road out there, you will love it. Plus the bonus is we are a great bunch of people

[JWALKER]

it certainly seems it, from just being in contact with 86gsxr and kiwikat, i have very welcomed, reminds me of why i miss the manawatu. you's all seem like great people and am itching for it to be lunchtime tomorrow, where i start my ride, by nelson and crashing the night and then off to that homely feeling in manawatu and meeting all you wonderful people

[86GSXR]

No secret there Jeff. Get in touch when you get here won't you. Ride safe and enjoy those magic Nelson runs

[KiwiKat]

Kiwikat can guide you to the meet point at Ashhurst then, should be a very good ride I'd say

Not sure if I can do the full ride yet ,too much family stuff happening (Iweally wantto) but will definately be able to deliver the package to the drop in Ashhurst and maybe do a part run.

i cant wait, i google mapped the road, some very nice looking corners

Absolutely fantastic ride. Lovely roads with some fast, some very sharp corners. Take care though. Very neglected roads from Masterton to Castlepoint. Last time we went out there was a 200mm drop where road had been cut out and not replaced. Also stock around blind corners.

If wind is moderate entering Castlepoint watch for galeforce on Hill over the top and side gusts at the bottom, particularly on MY BRIDGE. (Look for the soft bank between the two big pines.)

[SuperSonic]

Hey, is their any planned rides over to boxing day races yet? If so whats the plan, If not who is going and when and which way?