Wellington Rideouts - Where next?

**marks** · 27th March 2009, 19:57

Originally Posted by Paladin

OK I'll go sort my self out!

be back shortly! (or maybe not!

)

it'll either be fine or it will be shite in which case it will be easy to bail.

fear not young skywaker

**Paladin** · 27th March 2009, 20:03

Originally Posted by marks

it'll either be fine or it will be shite in which case it will be easy to bail.

fear not young skywaker

Thx Obi-Wan, I feel so much better now!

Well the kiddie care is sorted so I guess only torrential rain tomorrow is gonna get me outta coming with you guys!

**pampa** · 27th March 2009, 21:03

Sorry guys I really wanna go but ain't possible for me ... I hope it doesn't rain

**junkmanjoe** · 27th March 2009, 21:09

why not, we need your wisdom....oh great one

**pampa** · 27th March 2009, 21:29

Well, basically I'm lilke three days behind at work, need to catch up tomorrow (3 on 1) to get everything ready for Monday, then Sunday is left to help my wifey with the boy cause she needs to study and have a rest. The little fella is very demanding ...

. Don't get me wrong he is very fun to be with

but well she still needs a rest and it would be unfair for me to bugger off this weekend again

but hey I'm not complaining since have a lot of work and can see a lot of people is having trouble this days ...

Besides .... there are no puddles on Odhlins rd

, just big drops/cliffs, steep uphills with twisties, a lot of clay loose rock, slides ...

Originally Posted by junkmanjoe

why not, we need your wisdom....oh great one

**junkmanjoe** · 27th March 2009, 21:54

ummm yip that will do it.
im getting a felling i just might arse up,
shame you might miss it...
till next time my freind.

**Woodman** · 27th March 2009, 22:08

hey guys, sorry to hijack your thread, but it looks like I will be riding up to napier for me mums 75th on friday the 17th and back 20th. Was planning on staying the night of the 16th but now have to go to a meeting in chch that day

. Anyway what is a good (easy) route that will take in a bit of gravel etc considering I will be doing it from nelson in a day with a load too.

Any suggestions would be appreciated.

**Balrog** · 27th March 2009, 22:37

You sure thats Obi-Wan speaking and not the Emperor whispering in your ear.

Fear not and say cheese

(It is an awesome ride though, well worth it.)

**Paladin** · 27th March 2009, 22:48

Originally Posted by Balrog

You sure thats Obi-Wan speaking and not the Emperor whispering in your ear.

Fear not and say cheese

(It is an awesome ride though, well worth it.)

Yeah that sounds more bloody accurate! And THAT photo is not helpin Jim goddamit!!!!

I'm actually crapping myself about goin up Odlins on those darn Trailwings mate!

(note to self: must get new tyres SOON!!!!!)

**marks** · 28th March 2009, 08:18

Originally Posted by Woodman

hey guys, sorry to hijack your thread, but it looks like I will be riding up to napier for me mums 75th on friday the 17th and back 20th. Was planning on staying the night of the 16th but now have to go to a meeting in chch that day

. Anyway what is a good (easy) route that will take in a bit of gravel etc considering I will be doing it from nelson in a day with a load too.

Any suggestions would be appreciated.

how much time will you have between ferry arrival and having to be in Napier?

**marks** · 28th March 2009, 08:25

Originally Posted by Balrog

It is an awesome ride though, well worth it.

so get an early night for once and drag your slack arse up there on Sunday

Imagine how good it would feel to get that whale to the hut and back while keeping the rubber pointing down (and there are lots of pushers and no one will have a camera - honest...).

**Woodman** · 28th March 2009, 08:35

Originally Posted by marks

how much time will you have between ferry arrival and having to be in Napier?

Well i haven't even booked the ferry yet, but I don't mind getting up early and as long as i get to napier about 7 ish its fine. If I have to i will road it all the way but would rather not, also depends on weather etc cos I am running e09's and if it rains I will have to take it easy on the tar.

is there a route through martinborough to pongaroa pahiatua or something like that.
BTW I do not have a gps.

There may even be a chance that I can get off the plane in Nelson and straight on the bike and cross over on the Thursday night which would give me heaps more scope for a better ride on friday.

Sorry its still a bit vague at the moment.

**marks** · 28th March 2009, 08:42

Originally Posted by Woodman

is there a route through martinborough to pongaroa pahiatua or something like that.

this is about the best choice you will get - when you firm up exactly how much time you will have let us know. If its a Friday arvo I might even join you for part of the ride (you said the magic word Martinborough which = Toppy's

).

**jezzaNZ** · 28th March 2009, 09:08

OK then, since I bailed on the Tussock Buster this weekend due to flu, I guess I can get off my ass and come for a ride tomorrow. So where do we meet? UH Rimataka Caltex at 10am? Mark, are you keen to ride over in the morning? Jez

**marks** · 28th March 2009, 09:55

Originally Posted by jezzaNZ

OK then, since I bailed on the Tussock Buster this weekend due to flu, I guess I can get off my ass and come for a ride tomorrow. So where do we meet? UH Rimataka Caltex at 10am? Mark, are you keen to ride over in the morning? Jez

I'm meeting the peasants at the top of the Akatawaras (the start of Odlins Rd above Reikeorangi) at 10.30. I was going to grab a coffee at the coffee kiosk on the main rd in Waikanae at 10 before heading up the hill

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