Eastcapescapade #6 2022 November 11th, 12th, 13th

[keltik]

2 hours ago, Vintage Grumble said:

Have you tried yet? I'm too scared. I'm 99% sure they are going to be fucking horrible.

I haven't. I'd rather be unpleasantly surprised on the day

[64valiant]

1 hour ago, HighLUX said:

Don't miss that inland day Greg it's lush country and roads in there 

Oh don't get me wrong I enjoyed those roads last time on the vespa.

 

 

 

But I also enjoyed the coast line on the twist and go with @Mop Head on the back racing all the ct's the 1st year. 

 

Ideally just like to be a tourist and go to tolaga bay wharf and a couple other spots and soak them up.

[BLIZZO]

yea to be fair i havnt done the coastal rode for a few years so i could be keen for something different. will save the trombone falling to bits on corrugations anyway, it always seems to fall to bits when i use it on rough gravel

[Mop Head]

Riding to the end of Tologa bay wharf is always a hoot. 

This was the year everyone else went Gravel and I went the coast road after waiting for the closed road to reopen. 

[johnnyfive]

I'd be quite happy either way, I do quite like the coastal route for having a lot of things to stop and look at, and less of a time and fuel pressure. 

But the inland route is pretty sweet too. Could always split up, though I think we may just have the one vehicle at this stage. 

I've got to update the attendees at some point (so slack). 

Are there things that need clearing up or figuring out desperately? Aside from what bike I'm riding, and what is wrong with it

[johnnyfive]

There's the option of doing half and half also I suppose, a bit like the detour group did in episode 2

[64valiant]

Oh man, so excited for east cape now!

 

41 more sleeps and we are on!

[sentra]

ive been proactive and prepped too far in advance and now there is enough time to break both bikes. 

[Beaver]

Leave approved, form filled, and I rode bike to work today so I'm ready.

 

@Truenotch /dad I'm pretty sure you've got my back for accom both nights yeh?

 

 

[Truenotch]

18 minutes ago, Beaver said:

@Truenotch /dad I'm pretty sure you've got my back for accom both nights yeh?

Yeah bol, we're booked at Waikanae Beach Motel in Gizzy and Te Araroa holiday park. Old Bill isn't 100% sure how we're all going to fit in, but he still took my booking - hopefully the road workers are out of the Cinema by then, otherwise one or two of us will be on mattresses. 

[johnnyfive]

I just edited the first post with attendees etc. Lol

Trying to think what is required of me at this point? Reminders anyone?

[Beaver]

7 hours ago, johnnyfive said:

I just edited the first post with attendees etc. Lol

Trying to think what is required of me at this point? Reminders anyone?

Clean undies each day, brush your teeth twice a day. And don't forget to milk the cows.

[Hemi]

Hrmm I do haven't bothered to sort accom for Hicks bay. Should probably do something about that. 

Also I'm probably going to be in a ute for this because no bike and don't want to wreck myself if that helps with support things

[tortron]

Do you want a bike hemi

[anglia4]

Who is doing support this year?

@Itchybear are you gonna ride a bike?

[TimShadboltfan27]

What better time than to give your bike it’s first service since 2 east capes ago, than a few weeks away from the next one. So far I’m only missing 4 bolts. 

Hope everyone else’s bunghole is at max fizz capacity 

[iwanttobeamole]

2 hours ago, TimShadboltfan27 said:

What better time than to give your bike it’s first service since 2 east capes ago, than a few weeks away from the next one. So far I’m only missing 4 bolts. 

 

And a clutch cable...

[Truenotch]

@sentra @peteretep @Tumeke @slacker.cam - any chance I could bum a ride from Auckland with one of you jokers? I have a work trip in Auckland that finishes at 10am Thursday morning. It'll just be me and a carry on bag.

[Beaver]

Long time listener, second time caller. Rough leaving time for Friday morning departure?

 

[johnnyfive]

Theres not much time pressure for the Friday, so like. Maybe say something like aim for 8:30, but realistically it'll be more like 9 onwards.