Itchybear Posted September 16 Posted September 16 So the time is coming, and I've decided to hijack the organising this year because @anglia4 is having a baby, so I've taken the opportunity to cause some havoc by reversing the direction and changing the route. So, first up, day one remains unchanged from previous years, except it's day three in reverse. Meet at the usual spot around 8 am on Friday, the 14th of November, and we'll take a short ride to Awakino via the Bertram Road swing bridge, Kiwi Road, Waitongas Waitewhena Road, Taumatamaire Road, and then grab a beverage at Awakino. Entrants/Victims: Cam Walker Jeff Dixon Jess Battaerd Greg Henderson sean f John Bell Tumeke / Glen Tofa Jody Arnott Murray Fickling Paul Mcgarva Johno S Thomas Greer david jackson Peter Tregoweth Stay: Awakino/Mokau We’re staying at the Awakino Hotel and Pub. 06 752 9815. The pub may also be able to arrange alternative accommodations in the village, so please feel free to ask. Tent-pitchers or cabineeros can stay at the Seaview holiday park (06 752 9708), 3km down the road, or at the Whitebait Inn 06 752 9713 in Mokau, 5km down the road. big stretch between fuel stops. Google Maps Day 1 Meet up at the same place as last time on Friday morning and leave the vehicles/trailers behind. Will send out details to everyone closer to the start. We currently have one support vehicle with a trailer. If anyone else is interested in following the group in support, please let us know. Day 2 - Awakino to Piopio 167km NO FUEL Fun fact: Google Maps says it's 35.4 kilometres from Awakino to Piopio, but we're not going that way. Start with a nice ride up the coast to the famous Instagram spot, the Waikawau Beach Tunnel, then up the favourite Pommerangi Road. Then comes my first small change, barely noticeable. We'll take a left turn at the end of the Pomerangi road, down the fast-flowing Ngapaenga. Another left turn sees us retracing Tom Phillips' escape path across the Waipuna Road, and then we take a right turn down the Te Anga Road to Waitomo. Te Anga Road is all sealed but has its own downhill twisties that everyone should enjoy. I assume the Waitomo Tavern sells food, and there are a couple of other lunch options here as well from Waitomo. We hit some real neat gravel around Tumutumu and Bodies Road before climbing back up Oparure Road to the Mairoa Road turnoff and Pungarehu Road section that has been so popular in the past. Now, at the end of Pungarehu Road, we take another wrong turn and follow the Mangaotaki River most of the way to Piopio, where the Fat Owl Motel hopefully has a bed for everyone, and succulent Chinese meal fuel is only available in Awakino and Piopio. The support vehicle can make a quick detour to refuel in Waitomo if needed. https://www.google.com/maps/d/edit?mid=1QtbvbElzvXXBlYAvZrn5w1-OFKn_U_M&usp=sharing Day 3 Piopio to New Plymouth We'll start with some familiar roads here before taking an alternate route on some fast gravel back through Ohura and onto the forgotten highway. We should arrive at Whangamomona for lunch, then travel back to New Plymouth via Whanga Sadlle, Pohokura Sadlle, Matau Tarata Saddle, Tarata Tunnel, Bertrum Road, and the Swing Bridge. https://www.google.com/maps/d/edit?mid=1fC8SSQpIVBLvVgbr8-BVdDFNn8-64oM&usp=sharing Complete all sections of the form to apply https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScKnbGQR0uu7atDkdPUaBimDeOxcZjrhMYwU6OtTq2r-cXYVQ/viewform?usp=dialog 4 3 Quote
anglia4 Posted September 16 Posted September 16 The temptation to build a new bike on my paternity leave is high... 2 1 Quote
Itchybear Posted September 17 Author Posted September 17 dont forget to upload sticker ideas 3 1 1 Quote
alfalfa Posted September 17 Posted September 17 @johnnyfive @Vintage Grumble @sentra @slacker.cam @Abarth @Beaver @iwanttobeamole @peteretep @WankBankA100 @Goat @tortron yaada yaada etcetera etcetera 2 Quote
iwanttobeamole Posted September 17 Posted September 17 I never doubted it! I'll be through and will bring cpt pitstop with, on his fancy new TS185. I've heard there's a couple of vacant campsites up around marakopa/piopio. 1 Quote
cletus Posted September 17 Posted September 17 Hello gentlemen,is there limitations on what sort of motorcycle someone could attend with? 1 1 Quote
anglia4 Posted September 17 Posted September 17 Its the typical small bike type ride ala Te Uruwera Undertaking that I remember you being on. The hornet would probably be a little out of place 1 Quote
sentra Posted September 18 Posted September 18 23 hours ago, Tumeke said: needs a bigger memorial forehead 1 Quote
iwanttobeamole Posted September 19 Posted September 19 A little PSA. Just spoke with Dee at The Fat Owl motel in Piopio. They've still got some rooms left for the Saturday night, but I'd say get in quick. She did say she could split some of the king beds into two singles, so give her a call if you don't fancy top and tailing. Google has the wrong number for the fat Owl Motel. (The number on google maps is for the eatery) 07 877 8767 gets the motel. Dee also mentioned there's some BnB accommodation around the place. https://www.piopio.net.nz/ Looks to have some local places listed. Or ask uncle google. There's also the Tui Park camp ground just round the corner for anyone keen on pitching. https://www.waitomo.govt.nz/our-services/tekuiti-holiday-park/#:~:text=0800 140 047-,Tui Park,-Tui Park is Just thought I'd mention it. 2 Quote
RUNAMUCK Posted September 19 Posted September 19 Zero chance of me being able to come anyway, But when is it? The date has eluded me? 1 Quote
alfalfa Posted September 19 Posted September 19 Friday 14th - Sunday 16th November. @Itchybear update title pls 1 Quote
iwanttobeamole Posted September 21 Posted September 21 I have GPX files for each day if anyone wants them. PM me for warez. 1 Quote
unitedwefall Posted September 22 Posted September 22 Hi all. Just wanted to introduce myself. Murray has managed to convince me that riding small bikes long distances is the next big thing and that only old dudes ride Vstroms. So I'll be coming along this year on a borrowed TS125ER and leaving my shiny new comfortable bikes in the garage. Looks like a sweet route, looking forward to it! Cheers, Jody 5 Quote
Truenotch Posted September 22 Posted September 22 15 hours ago, unitedwefall said: Cheers, Jody It'll be nice to see a girl on the ride, finally! *Edit: for clarity, Jody is a boy. 2 Quote
unitedwefall Posted September 22 Posted September 22 5 minutes ago, Truenotch said: It'll be nice to see a girl on the ride, finally! I knew you'd pipe up with something smart haha. Do I need to add he/him to my signature? 1 Quote
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