tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5119951275142904676.post2877271635839592472..comments2024-03-27T13:31:19.753+11:00Comments on The Road to Nowhere: New Zealand - Day 8 Pukekohe to PaihiaStevehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10160712689280276620noreply@blogger.comBlogger15125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5119951275142904676.post-23888842250422534772017-03-23T23:30:28.806+11:002017-03-23T23:30:28.806+11:00Thanks Theo these multi day rides are fantastic, i...Thanks Theo these multi day rides are fantastic, its what bike riding is all about.Stevehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10160712689280276620noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5119951275142904676.post-15933951307083256912017-03-23T23:29:40.617+11:002017-03-23T23:29:40.617+11:00Feel free to join the loonies on their midnight bi...Feel free to join the loonies on their midnight bike rideStevehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10160712689280276620noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5119951275142904676.post-18709120915838758622017-03-23T22:11:12.884+11:002017-03-23T22:11:12.884+11:00Looks like you're having a great time in UnZud...Looks like you're having a great time in UnZud. There's something special about a longer motorbike ride shared with friends. Great stuff!!Theo van der Meulenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06309079857124093536noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5119951275142904676.post-4628297452980028252017-03-23T20:30:02.886+11:002017-03-23T20:30:02.886+11:00Where is your sense of adventure? You gotta do som...Where is your sense of adventure? You gotta do some crazy stuff from time to time. ;)Flyboyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11304812333120293988noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5119951275142904676.post-34013534215779461992017-03-23T20:09:03.862+11:002017-03-23T20:09:03.862+11:00You guys are a few beers short of a six pack hahah...You guys are a few beers short of a six pack hahahahahahaStevehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10160712689280276620noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5119951275142904676.post-90811413900955159872017-03-23T16:37:34.398+11:002017-03-23T16:37:34.398+11:00You gotta try it!You gotta try it!Andrew Thomsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00716829007873864871noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5119951275142904676.post-25442299461346350522017-03-23T11:12:19.988+11:002017-03-23T11:12:19.988+11:00Hahaha - I guess that's why the ride is called...Hahaha - I guess that's why the ride is called the Grand Challenge! Actually had a couple of close calls through the Waipoua Forest on that ride. There was a tree fern frond laying in the road right in a corner and only saw it at the last moment. Front wheel stepped right out but managed to keep control and my underwear clean. About 20 minutes later, we nearly hit a black dog wandering about in the road. Hard to see in the dark with no street lights for miles!Geoff Jameshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05041523109817248619noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5119951275142904676.post-56610764332915604202017-03-23T06:53:22.954+11:002017-03-23T06:53:22.954+11:00Thanks Geoff, High praise from you. It was a fun r...Thanks Geoff, High praise from you. It was a fun rollercoaster ride of roads and events and one I'll not forget anytime soon. Geez what is it with you kiwis riding all the great roads after midnight in storms. Can you ride them like a normal person?Stevehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10160712689280276620noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5119951275142904676.post-57997611652294385292017-03-23T06:50:25.962+11:002017-03-23T06:50:25.962+11:00Mate your nuts, At night in a storm wouldn't b...Mate your nuts, At night in a storm wouldn't be my idea of fun????<br />Much more fun in the daytime I think.Stevehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10160712689280276620noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5119951275142904676.post-82717597419416671452017-03-22T19:55:01.715+11:002017-03-22T19:55:01.715+11:00Love the Waipoua Forest and so pleased you got to ...Love the Waipoua Forest and so pleased you got to ride through it. Those kauri trees are stunning. The biggest is nearly 15 metres in girth and 2000 years old! I came through the forest after midnight on one of the 1000 miles in 24 hour rides and it's a bloody scary place at that time of day. <br /><br />More awesome blogging Steve - you've excelled yourself mate!Geoff Jameshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05041523109817248619noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5119951275142904676.post-14254911489290286462017-03-22T17:01:29.884+11:002017-03-22T17:01:29.884+11:00The forest is great ride alright - dig those curve...The forest is great ride alright - dig those curves and of course, I love the bush. You should try it in the middle of the night in a storm sometime...<br /><br />I guess the ride is nearly over but it's been great to get your perspective on riding in my back yard - loving the write-ups!Andrew Thomsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00716829007873864871noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5119951275142904676.post-8821071090706160122017-03-22T06:37:23.093+11:002017-03-22T06:37:23.093+11:00Sure was a good day, the ride through the forest w...Sure was a good day, the ride through the forest was a highlight of the day. Beers on the waterfront was good too.Stevehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10160712689280276620noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5119951275142904676.post-16165985361445846872017-03-22T06:36:17.544+11:002017-03-22T06:36:17.544+11:00I did take my gopro but it only came out twice, as...I did take my gopro but it only came out twice, as did my cannon camera which only came out once. All these photos are from my smart phone.<br />Geoff bruise did get bigger and blacker over the days after.Stevehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10160712689280276620noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5119951275142904676.post-42021336767687773642017-03-22T06:15:26.237+11:002017-03-22T06:15:26.237+11:00Now that sounds like a fabulous day of riding with...Now that sounds like a fabulous day of riding with no major issues. Stunning views too. The rainforest looks beautiful.Trobairitzhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03453398807198746434noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5119951275142904676.post-12084702730491651952017-03-22T01:23:36.923+11:002017-03-22T01:23:36.923+11:00Good stuff Bro. Didn't you take your GoPro? It...Good stuff Bro. Didn't you take your GoPro? It is handy for pics on the fly(if you can figure out if the damn thing is on!)<br />Hey, how bad was Geoffrey's bruise looking by day 8? It must have been pretty black. To match his Pearl. ;)Flyboyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11304812333120293988noreply@blogger.com