Dunedin rides

[smokeyging]

so will be seal by next week kewl... err either that or in 50 years time

No bullshit, that road was going to be sealed 40 years ago, so your 50 years won't be too far out.

[NighthawkNZ:Me]

No bullshit, that road was going to be sealed 40 years ago, so your 50 years won't be too far out.

oh next week then

[Virago]

I'm not game for the gravel bit but I'm on for coffee at Waihola. Maybe we could still meet up. Incidentally, the CDC has just approved the sealing of said piece of road.

Cool, look forward to meeting you. If you do decide to tackle the dirt, you'll find it fairly good, not too corrugated, and the pace will be slow.

It'll be a nice biker's road when sealed, that's for sure.

[Daffyd]

Cool, look forward to meeting you. If you do decide to tackle the dirt, you'll find it fairly good, not too corrugated, and the pace will be slow.

It'll be a nice biker's road when sealed, that's for sure.

I'll make the decision on the day...we'll see how brave I feel.

[Jantar]

Hmmm, THIS weekend was use-up with running around as part of the organising committee for our local hot-rod clubs 30th Anniversary rod-run.
Had about 32 cars on the run for the weekend plus another 11 for todays display - good weather and a good run.

(Funney how hot-rodders have 'runs' and motorbike types have 'rallies' eh?)

Got work tomorrow and then for NEXT weekend I'm on night-shift whereupon I drop into a zombie-like state......

So that explains the stars & Stripes at your place this weekend. And the three HP cars between Balclutha and Waihola today.

I believe he is coming through (from what he said yesterday, but he has a bit on his plate... and i think his mind will be else where)

I still hope to be down on the bike next weekend. It was back to Kaka Point in the truck this morning then in to Dunedin and back home tonight. We'll be back down in Dunedin on Tuesday and Wednesday (I hate funerals) , so a bike ride next weekend may be a nice break.

[NighthawkNZ:Me]

to much talk not enough riding

[Delphinus]

(and getting there by a devious route)

I'm up for anywhere as long as the route is a bit devious

[Ruralman]

Okay, sorry coach.

I'm a yes - Waihola sounds good, but not by SH1. What's your devious route?

How about via Brighton and Taieri Mouth? The unsealed road over to Waihola is not too bad for street bikes (although we cruiser riders may need to stop and polish every two minutes....).

The Black Swan at Waihola does a nice Devonshire Tea, although coffee choice might be limited to Greggs or Bushells.

My devious route??? - OK if we're going to be deviants - there are 2 suggestions, the first of which you have already covered being the ride over form Taieri Mouth. Given what I ride and do on gravel I could have all the coffees lined up and cold by the time you lot get there!!!!! Soooo, because there is significant reluctance already here on the gravel ride, and, theres a few newer members who I suspect wouldn't go if there is any gravel there is devious route 2 -----

Basically we leave Dun via 3 mile Hill, out to Outram, then along the back road at the base of the Maungatuas, come out at on the flood free highway at the southern airport turnoff, go straight over SH1 to Henley, over the Taieri on the old Henley bridge and follow the hills around till we meet SH1 again at Titri, straight over SH1 again and round the old main road to Waihola. All of this is sealed but it is a lot more interesting (ie more corners and less traffic) than SH1.
My understanding is that the Waihola pub also does an OK coffee but to be honest I've never had one there - has anyone else????

[Delphinus]

Basically we leave Dun via 3 mile Hill, out to Outram, then along the back road at the base of the Maungatuas, come out at on the flood free highway at the southern airport turnoff, go straight over SH1 to Henley, over the Taieri on the old Henley bridge and follow the hills around till we meet SH1 again at Titri, straight over SH1 again and round the old main road to Waihola. All of this is sealed but it is a lot more interesting (ie more corners and less traffic) than SH1.
My understanding is that the Waihola pub also does an OK coffee but to be honest I've never had one there - has anyone else????

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[NighthawkNZ:Me]

Basically we leave Dun via 3 mile Hill, out to Outram,

pitty it more fun going the other way over three mile hill... it be a really good hill climb... lol sigh

My understanding is that the Waihola pub also does an OK coffee but to be honest I've never had one there - has anyone else????

Well there is only one way to find out if there coffee is good or not...???

[Jantar]

I vote for devious route #1. And when I get to your place Bruce, where do I find the kettle, coffee etc. I'm sure I can have it all prepared for when you arrive.

[scumdog]

So for the mentally-befuddled-and-too-lazy-to-read-all-the-thread types like me - when/what time is this run??

[Jantar]

Immediately after the Easter egg run.

[Silverfern]

The pub does have drinkable coffee, plus nice biscuits and cakes, and a fantastic beer garden, sheltered and private. I'll be with you in spirit, have a great trip.

[Lil_Byte]

Well I have made it to Dunedin and my pillion (aka fiancee) and I are keen for the odd day trip.

So interested in anything coming up so will be keeping an eye on this thread to see what is happening.