East Coast Wairarapa ride (Sun 18 Jan)

[junkmanjoe]

yes bike went better than i expected.
is a little long in the gearing so may to look at this, ride was 230km and halfway i put in $6.75c fuel at castlepoint store, over all spent my money well.
thanks for asking.
hope to see you next time.

[bart]

Thanks for sorting out this awesome ride Joe, and thanks Andy for coming along. I really enjoyed it.

We covered a lot of different terrain and road surfaces, and were very lucky with the weather. Spectacular coastal views. Only one minor hiccup eh Andy.

Here's a few photos in no particular order.

[bart]

Some more............

[bart]

Count me in for next time

[andy mac]

Thanks Joe for organising this ride, I particularly enjoyed Pack Spur Rd despite my laydown. It's definitely summer in the rapa as I am still blinking bart's & your dust. 440km round trip from Wellington.

Cheers Andy

[andy mac]

And some more.

[junkmanjoe]

cheers chaps your welcome over here anytime.
bring freinds next time.

il be passing on thanks to the farmers for track access.
thanks again.

see everyone look what you missed out on.......

[Frodo]

Count me in next time!

[Paladin]

cheers chaps your welcome over here anytime.
bring freinds next time.

il be passing on thanks to the farmers for track access.
thanks again.

see everyone look what you missed out on.......

Nice one Joe, looks like an awesome day out! Am well gutted I couldn't come and sure hope I can make it next time!

[junkmanjoe]

hi all i have phoned and passed on my thanks, and have also penciled in a ride for tail end of next month (feb).
farmers are happy with this..

all good..

[MXNUT]

hi all i have phoned and passed on my thanks, and have also penciled in a ride for tail end of next month (feb).
farmers are happy with this..

all good..

My 2 cents .................

Wellington / Wairarapa coast ride already organized for 15 feb but would be keen to do this ride early March around 7-8th.

[Eddieb]

I think there might already be one organised for March 7th & 8th.

[junkmanjoe]

thanks be good to fit it in while the weather is good.
keep the dates rolling in we can work something out, im off for a ride now to check out a new loop track through forest track, may be able to join this up with the east coast ride.
will see what i find.......
follow the front wheel un less its heading off the road, aye andy......... wooops...... bloody cattle stops...........

[andy mac]

Score - Andy 1.5, Bart 0, Joe 0. Did I win?
Doesn't what happen off road stay off line?

Joe are you aware there is a Wairarapa Farm Location Map that shows roads & farmers names? I have a 2002 edition you can have or you can get the latest edition from Dennis 027 227 5010, Arcadia Marketing, PO Box 116 Opotiki.

[bart]

Score - Andy 1.5, Bart 0, Joe 0. Did I win?
Doesn't what happen off road stay off line?

Joe are you aware there is a Wairarapa Farm Location Map that shows roads & farmers names? I have a 2002 edition you can have or you can get the latest edition from Dennis 027 227 5010, Arcadia Marketing, PO Box 116 Opotiki.

Yes, you win. I think with the loose gravel (ball bearings) on a few of those roads, and the slick tyres you guys were running, you both did bloody well to stay upright.

I have the Tararua farm location map, and find it very useful. These are great for finding little back roads. I think they're issued free to farmers.