johnnyfive Posted August 30, 2017 Author Share Posted August 30, 2017 Also, an estimate of the interested parties currently puts us at 16! I'm impressed, who else you know that might want to join in? 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RevDWC Posted August 30, 2017 Share Posted August 30, 2017 Blardy brilliant idea. Shouldn't have sold that last postie bike I had. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johnnyfive Posted August 30, 2017 Author Share Posted August 30, 2017 They wouldn't notice if a work bike did a few extra km one weekend I'm sure? 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RevDWC Posted August 31, 2017 Share Posted August 31, 2017 Disconnecting the GPS on one was pretty much my next thought. A sorry and unloved GN there at the moment. That, or call it a training exercise. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shakotom Posted August 31, 2017 Share Posted August 31, 2017 Plenty of time to browse tardme and pick up something cheap and sketchy @RevDWC then ride it once and decide to tinker with it with the intention of sorting some niggles then decide the rides next week and it ran fine so it should be fine mate. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johnnyfive Posted September 6, 2017 Author Share Posted September 6, 2017 (edited) Accommodation for the two nights is looking a bit like this, unless anyone/everyone has severe objections. These places should be able to accommodate about 20 of us if it comes to it. Night 1 - 24th November - Te Araroa 3 bed backpacker cabins, 4 available $27/pp BYO linen and I assume pillow 4 bed private cabins (maybe 7 available) $55 for two plus $30/pp after that up to four, or $115/ for four unsure if linen provided in private cabins. I haven't made any bookings here. Chat amongst yourselves about what configuration suits you best and book yourselves accordingly PLZ. Te Araroa Holiday Park State Highway 35 Te Araroa Eastern North Island New Zealand 3852 Phone/fax: 06 864 4873Email bill.martin@xtra.co.nz http://www.teararoaholidaypark.nz/ Night 2 - 25th Nov - Gisborne We are looking at staying at the Gisborne YHA. They have a variety of options available, pretty cheap. It'll be up to the individuals or groups of you to book what you need etc. (06) 867 3269 So it's not critical everyone stays in the same place, feel free to do what suits you best, but it will make it slightly easier to round everyone up and get going if we're all in the same place or nearby. So to summarize 24th November, book your own shit 25th November, book your own shit Edited September 7, 2017 by johnnyfive Change in plans 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mop Head Posted September 6, 2017 Share Posted September 6, 2017 Booked 24th for myself @Shakotom and @GuyWithAviators. Private cabin. No sneak ins. Keen as for Marae styles the next night. Leave approved for 24th. Sadly it's for 2016. If anyone has a time machine, that'd be great. 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vintage Grumble Posted September 6, 2017 Share Posted September 6, 2017 Just wondering what the out of town-ers plans were for the Thursday night preceding the ride? Are you needing a place to stay, or did ya'll plan to rock down early Friday morning? Its obviously going to be a fairly relaxed affair, so just putting this out there. Me and at least one other rider will be departing from Whakatane Friday morning, and heading out to J5's place which is on the way. So if anyone wants to start in Whakatane with us, just let me know. I have room on my property for probably up to 6 or 7 cars, so storing them there for the weekend wont be a problem. If you wish to start from J5's, i'm sure that's also all G, he probably can squeeze in up to 20000 cars on his property. Another note would be to pack lite-ish, as we will only have one support vehicle, likely a hilux or commy wagon towing a trailer, so internal room to lock items away will be limited (the ladies driving it will probably stop at every shop selling trinkety crap along the way, puhuhuhu). We will probably have a good range of tools with us, so maybe only bring special tools applicable to your bike if needed? Maybe a spare tube and some oil/gas. I'm not sure where we will put the bikes at night, if we can fit them in the rooms with us I guess we will? I might be able to get a couple of long ass wire ropes to lock them all together also. I think that's about all the questions/thoughts I had? Regards "Still audibly fizzing at the foam hole" VG. 7 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johnnyfive Posted September 6, 2017 Author Share Posted September 6, 2017 Yeah, as VG says, I'm about 30 mins by scooter past Whakatane on the route, can park things everywhere and can sleep a few people the night before/after if anyone is traveling far. As far as the accommodation for night two in Gisborne goes, there might be a little change if everyone is ok with it. My partner it turns out isn't super thrilled about mass sleeping room lol. That place also are a bit iffy about booking out cabins that weekend due to a dog show or some nonsense. Currently looking at the YHA Gisborne as an option, should be OK. Will update as soon as there's some more certainty. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vintage Grumble Posted September 6, 2017 Share Posted September 6, 2017 Me wife was also keen on a cabin for the sleeping, puhuhuhu. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johnnyfive Posted September 7, 2017 Author Share Posted September 7, 2017 Okey doke. Forget what I said about the other place on night two (Saturday 25th), and instead look to the Gisborne YHA. (06)867 3269 You will need to make your own bookings if you do want to stay here the night. Pool together if you like etc. Sorry for the bother and change of plan but without the ladies coming with us, there is no one to drive the looser cruiser. Regards J5 PS, so excited 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shakotom Posted September 7, 2017 Share Posted September 7, 2017 I think @GuyWithAviators and I are planning on cruising to Tauranga to stay with @MopedNZ then leave TGA early Friday am to meet up with you guys to start the ride./ will need somewhere to leave car/s I guess plz I also think is 3 are gonna build carriers and try and carry our shit on our bikes/ pack light/ wear the same pair of undies ect. also fizzing at the bungs. My tyres turned up. Cleaning up some spare wheels to chuck them on, have sorted a carrier rack to modify/ purchasing a crate of beer to have a crate. Aliexpressing some longer shocks/ can this be this weekend yet? 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GuyWithAviators Posted September 7, 2017 Share Posted September 7, 2017 13 minutes ago, Shakotom said: I also think is 3 are gonna build carriers and try and carry our shit on our bikes/ pack light/ wear the same pair of undies ect. Yeah the three of us are gonna share one pair of undies. To save weight etc. 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mop Head Posted September 7, 2017 Share Posted September 7, 2017 2 minutes ago, GuyWithAviators said: Yeah the three of us are gonna share one pair of undies. To save weight etc. Do we get turns or cut them into 3rds? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GuyWithAviators Posted September 7, 2017 Share Posted September 7, 2017 3 minutes ago, MopedNZ said: Do we get turns or cut them into 3rds? 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vintage Grumble Posted September 7, 2017 Share Posted September 7, 2017 Glad we aint sharing a room, puhuhuhu. And by glad, I mean jealous. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shakotom Posted September 7, 2017 Share Posted September 7, 2017 5 hours ago, GuyWithAviators said: Cannot tell if two guys/girls/one of each due to lack of body hair also where's the fourth leg? 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mop Head Posted September 7, 2017 Share Posted September 7, 2017 32 minutes ago, Shakotom said: Cannot tell if two guys/girls/one of each due to lack of body hair also where's the fifth leg? ( ͡° ͜ʖ ͡°) 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mop Head Posted September 7, 2017 Share Posted September 7, 2017 Facebook event here for you to share with non oldschool members. Guess I better find a bike to ride huh? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DB8-TypeR Posted September 9, 2017 Share Posted September 9, 2017 Currently sitting in gisborne after driving this road today. Detour out to the lighthouse at the cape, Hicks Bay Wharf, Tokomaru wharf and Tologa Bay Wharf are well worth it 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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