The Great KBer Ride - 1 October 06

**phoenixgtr** · 28th September 2006, 21:58

Originally Posted by Slingshot

Here's a map of the intended route:

The red line takes us to Martinborough, the green line takes us from Martinborough through the backblocks of Wairarapa.

There are a couple of different routes for the second part of the journey so we'll decide at lunch which one suits.

Cool. Looks good.

(In case you couldn't tell I'm really looking forward to this ride)

**MattRSK** · 28th September 2006, 22:12

Originally Posted by phoenixgtr

Cool. Looks good.

(In case you couldn't tell I'm really looking forward to this ride)

I will second that!

**Dadpole** · 28th September 2006, 23:29

I used the Mbro to Mstn road today. The road is clear of hazards (gravel, dirt etc) except for two (very) small patches 1.5 & 2.5 km from the turnoff from Hinikura road onto the Mbro to Mstn. They are well posted with warning signs.
The Ponatahi road has no problems.
I make no guarantees about hazards involving flashing lights.
Enjoy yourselves &

**Spider** · 28th September 2006, 23:56

Originally Posted by Jim2

Supposed to be Sunny Saturday and Cloudy Sunday with no rain.

I'll take your forcast, my forcast is crap!

**Korea** · 29th September 2006, 02:54

Originally Posted by Slingshot

Here's a map of the intended route:

Damn~ that looks like so much fun (rain or shine).
Wish I was there already to enjoy it with the rest of youse.
Have a good one; safe riding everyone

**Hawkeye** · 29th September 2006, 07:05

Originally Posted by Slingshot

Here's a map of the intended route:

The red line takes us to Martinborough, the green line takes us from Martinborough through the backblocks of Wairarapa.

There are a couple of different routes for the second part of the journey so we'll decide at lunch which one suits.

Shit, that looks a long way. I don't think I've ever ridden that far in one ride. Does anyone have any idea how long the ride is going to take? I'm still on restricted and need to be back in my coffin before 10pm

**James Deuce** · 29th September 2006, 07:08

You'll be home before dark Hawkeye. You don't have to do the whole ride. There will be people heading home from just about every stop.

Forecast seems to now be rain Saturday, rain Sunday.

Of course that's bound to change.

**Str8 Jacket** · 29th September 2006, 07:47

Originally Posted by Jim2

You'll be home before dark Hawkeye.

Yes, most likely true.

DAYLIGHT SAVINGS STARTS ON SUNDAY SO DONT FORGET TO TURN YOUR CLOCK FORWARD ON SATURDAY NIGHT!!!!

Otherwise we are going to have people arriving at the wrong time. As much as this would amuse me I dont think many others will find it very funny! hehe

**Colapop** · 29th September 2006, 07:57

What page is the map on?

**hsvboy06** · 29th September 2006, 09:49

Originally Posted by Slingshot

Here's a map of the intended route...

I'm a bit concerned about the places where our intended route leaves the road...

**Wasp** · 29th September 2006, 10:24

Originally Posted by Slingshot

Here's a map of the intended route:

OOOOhhhhhhh i know that road well! - I'll finally be able to figure out how the hell i stuffed up white rock to martinborough last christmas!!!

(could the tail end charlie please please make sure i dont get lost? going by record its higly likely

)

**sels1** · 29th September 2006, 11:31

Originally Posted by Jim2

Forecast seems to now be rain Saturday, rain Sunday.
Of course that's bound to change.

And it has, sort of. Just spoke to the Forecast Room and they are still going with Northwesterlies and cloudy and possible light rain/drizzle on the Upper Hutt side but cloud higher and dry and fine spells on the Wairarapa side.
Overall not too bad - bring your wet weather gear and with a bit of luck you wont need it. (Murphys Law!)

**Wasp** · 29th September 2006, 11:52

aaahhhh a ride in the rain with sels1, what memories.... (didnt we bring our wet weather gear that day too AND need it? I never will trust your weather reports anyway...)

**rwh** · 29th September 2006, 12:10

Originally Posted by Hawkeye

Shit, that looks a long way. I don't think I've ever ridden that far in one ride. Does anyone have any idea how long the ride is going to take? I'm still on restricted and need to be back in my coffin before 10pm

Me too (well, learners actually) - but I'm more worried about petrol. How far is it from Rimutex to Martinborough by that route? I usually manage about 160km per tank - will I need to top up in Featherston?

Richard