Wellington Rideouts - Where next?

[Drogen Omen]

Grow a pair and just do one Trail Ride... you might find you like it.

The trick is to leave 10 to 20 minuts after they open the gates. cause all the "Crusty" wanabies race off at the start, so you can plod along.

The www.epicevents.co.nz rides will be coming up soon, they are awesome rides to go on, very well organised.

Epic Events rides
* Trail Blazer - April 19th, 1 day only.
* Desert Storm - was in January. That was fuckin awesome.
* Berm Buster - dates to be announced in next 2 weeks.
* Pumice Blast - dates to be announced in next 2 weeks.

Quad's.... hahahaha those things make me laugh. 4 wheels and they cant even get round a full course with out something going wrong.... hahahahaha

[bart]

I've done more than my share of trail rides over the last 20 years. The thing that amuses me, is that 90% of the Crusty wannabes can't even ride. They walk the walk, with $$$$ worth of gear, but first slippery hill..........

As for the other 10%..................well I'll just shut up now.

[jezzaNZ]

Hi Drogen ...,

Do u know if they are this suitable for medium Adventure bikes (650)?

Cheers,
Pampa

Hi Pablo, I have ridden the Tussock Buster (As it is known now) the last 2 years and in my mind is the best trail ride I have done in the North Island. There are a variety of tracks to suit all types of bikes and riding abilities and I think you would easily do it on the Beema. Lots of open fast tank tracks and mainly flat ground make for a great riding experience. There are other more gnarly loops with steep single track through bush and river crossings but these are optional. I will definitly be going this year and the camping is very good also.

Cheers Jez

[Drogen Omen]

There is always this ride for you soft cocks... hahahah

It has Gentle terrain, flat farm tracks.

http://www.silverbullet.co.nz/event.php?id=6385

When: Sunday, 08 Mar 2009
Where: Upper Pohangina Valley
District (Region): Manawatu (RANGITIKEI-HOROWHENUA-MANAWATU-TARARUA)
Directions: Will be well signposted from Ashhurst. Approx 30kms from Ashhurst.
Sign in Starts: 08:30
Riders Briefing: 10:00
Start Time: 10:30
Classes: - All Classes. Suitable for 2 and 4 wheel bikes
- Supervised children's track. Suitable for 2 and 4 wheel bikes.
Terrain: Gentle terrain, flat farm tracks. Awesome riding for 2 and 4 wheel bikes. Great views of the upper Pohangina Valley.
Organiser: Manawatu-Orion MCC
Contact:
Murray and Pip Blackley 063294048 pipandmurray@inspire.net.nz
0274 432 035 Murray
Other Details:
Approx 40km loop ride. Suitable for moderate to experienced riders. Come and participate in the great Awahou School/Pohangina Valley Trail Ride. This is an awesome ride - NOT to be missed. Lunch Provided between 12- 2 pm. Adults $25 Children $15 (under 12) Family deals avaliable. Safety - Helmets and boots compulsory. No passengers. This is a very well marked out trail ride which caters for a family day out. This ride is sponsored by AFC motorcycles.

[Drogen Omen]

I will be going to the Tussock Buster you can be sure of that.

As jezzaNZ said "it is one of the best rides in the north island..."

[jezzaNZ]

As an idication of level of difficulty of loops at Tussock Buster, the intermediate loop of approx 30 kms was ridden by my 6yr old son on his KTM50 last year quite successfully. Mind you large balls syndrome is hereditary!!!!!!!

[mazz1972]

I would say the Horowhenua Club rides are pretty sedate.

Maybe compared to some other rides but if we make them too hard we get too many moaners.

We don't see many (actually I don't recall any) big heavy adv bikes on our rides. Our trail ride series flyer attached if anyone is interested. Our next ride (15th March) is approx 25km forestry loop (could be longer depending on the weather).

Cheers
M

[Drogen Omen]

Mind you large balls syndrome is hereditary!!!!!!!

Gota train them balls when their young... hahahaha

Good shit mate.. there were heaps of little ones at last years Tussock Buster...

[Howie]

Mark you were asking about Whangamomona Rd, and if it links up with upper Mangaehu rd on another thread. Yes it does, it is one of the ways back out to SH43. Also have a look at this link as it has a bit of info on it.

http://www.egmont4wd.co.nz/index_files/Page1038.htm

cheers

Paul

[junkmanjoe]

Now that road looks like it could be a lot off fun......

marks, now you got to be keen for that one....i am..

[marks]

Mark you were asking about Whangamomona Rd, and if it links up with upper Mangaehu rd on another thread. Yes it does, it is one of the ways back out to SH43. Also have a look at this link as it has a bit of info on it.

http://www.egmont4wd.co.nz/index_files/Page1038.htm

cheers

Paul

Thanks for that Paul
I'm really keen to explore that area

Now that road looks like it could be a lot off fun......

marks, now you got to be keen for that one....i am..

its been high on my list for a while - the only question is when.
I'm rooted weekend wise for all of March so its either tag it onto the King Country Ride or go up early April...

Maybe - leave early on a Saturday and slab it up to Stratford for lunch then up 43 then right onto Ohura Rd - Mangaotuku Rd - Mangaehu Rd - Upper Mangaehu Rd to Aotuhia then out to Whangamomona via Whangamomona Rd and stay at the pub on Sat night. They do a good feed there

I'm sure there would be fun things to do on Sunday on the way home....

[OV Lander]

Guys - I ask that if you do the Whanga Road you please try to keep the track damage to a minimum, despite the temptation to 'spin it up'. Every year us 4WDers pay for digger hire and contribute personal time towards track maintenance so that the road may remain open.

In recent years there have been 'some difficulties' with certain groups causing damage, leaving gates open, stock worrying and generally getting the backs up of the local land owners and general hostilities. The station owners are welcoming of responsible users, but are 'wary of certain elements' using the track and accessing their properties via it.

For those who do not know, there is a Collection Jar on the bar at the Whanga Pub to which the 4WD community has been contributing $10 per vehicle to fund the annual digger hire. It is purely voluntary and has no legal standing, but support is always gratefully received.

Also, be aware if traveling through after rainfall: the Papa clay base can be seriously slippery with some very large vertical drops of the edge at the Whanga end (Took us 2.5 hours once to move 3 fully equipped 4WDs across a 60m section!)

[junkmanjoe]

I kneel at your knees oh great cycle master lead us in to the mighty beond,
you may need to make a few ph calls to farmers in that area, acess gates etc.
ill have to give my tires a shot of viagra so they grow knobs
could be a little boggy in there......

[junkmanjoe]

Hi cheers for heads up.
mark check out page 162 of your new 4wd hand book.
bit of a wright up, and pics on the disc as well.

heres a pic of one of the new bridges on the track
looks like the club has done a top job.

[marks]

Guys - I ask that if you do the Whanga Road you please try to keep the track damage to a minimum, despite the temptation to 'spin it up'. Every year us 4WDers pay for digger hire and contribute personal time towards track maintenance so that the road may remain open.

In recent years there have been 'some difficulties' with certain groups causing damage, leaving gates open, stock worrying and generally getting the backs up of the local land owners and general hostilities. The station owners are welcoming of responsible users, but are 'wary of certain elements' using the track and accessing their properties via it.

For those who do not know, there is a Collection Jar on the bar at the Whanga Pub to which the 4WD community has been contributing $10 per vehicle to fund the annual digger hire. It is purely voluntary and has no legal standing, but support is always gratefully received.

Also, be aware if traveling through after rainfall: the Papa clay base can be seriously slippery with some very large vertical drops of the edge at the Whanga end (Took us 2.5 hours once to move 3 fully equipped 4WDs across a 60m section!)

Thanks for the info Giles - we'll feed the tin if/when we get up there

That dakar of your must have cobwebs all over it?

Do you think adventure bikes - even ridden irresponsibly (not that we would ) - would have a significant impact compared to the average track destroying 4wd?.