I hear the Wellington quadron of scooterists are on day six of their journey in the far South, about to tackle the trip from Te Anau to Milford Sound and back to Te Anau.
Motorcycle parking at Moore Wilsons (College St, Wellington)
The ‘new’ motorcycle park (actually not new, it replaced the one that used to be across the road) outside Caffe L’Affare is perfect for stopping at Moore Wilsons Fresh for a bag or two of food shopping.
Just remember it’s not unlimited parking – two hours maximum, ample time for aforementioned shopping and even a coffee.
Mind the rules – ‘Golden Mile’
Mind the new rules for the central city (Wellington) as several lanes are now ‘bus only’ lanes (some at varying times) – effective from 5am Sunday 28th November.
Rally / riding season officially open!
The NZCSC 11th Rally at Labour Weekend has kicked off the summer riding and rally season in earnest.
After a tough and stressful winter for a lot of us, a relaxing holiday weekend in Taranaki seems like heaven. Quite a few breakdowns though, particularly for the Wellington crew – it may be time to consider AA memberships for those going on tour – they have a premium membership option to get you and your scooter all the way back to your hometown, not just the nearest AA agent – a good option if you cannot fix it yourself and a van/trailer/truck isn’t readily available.
Some rallies and rides have already been discussed over the weekend. This is the first with enough detail to post.
Michael Davies: Late January 2011 rally North of Auckland
Kevin and I are working on the idea of a rally at THE FARM ( www.thefarm.co.nz) in one of the last two weekends of January, the last weekend being anniversary weekend.
It is a 1000 acre farm in Whangaruru South of Bay of Islands on the old Russell Road, great road for touring and plenty of distractions, such as dirt bikes and beaches etc..
This will be an event where family and children are encouraged (all ages), so encourage partners and children, they will love it.
We hosted a rally there 2005/06 cant remember which year, various accommodation options ranging from tenting, cottages and converted wood shed into dorm etc..
Feed back on dates would be appreciated, but we are assuming school holidays,
You will see the price options are very reasonable, bedding included
| No card | ||
| En suite double | $35pp | |
| Doubles | $25pp | |
| Dorm | $20pp inc. bedding | |
| Camping | $12pp | |
| Singles | $25 |
| Meals etc… | |
| Breakfast: Including Cereal, Toast, Butter & Jam, Tea & instant coffee | $5 |
| Lunch with Tea or Coffee | $8 |
| Evening Dinner. Great food cooked by our chef! | $15 (ask about tonight’s menu and reserve your table) |
| Activities | ||
| Horsemanship Intro lesson | Approx 60 mins | $45 |
| Horse Treks | Approx 120+ mins | $60 (2nd trek $40) |
| Motorbike riding lesson | Approx 90 mins | $50 (includes a short trek) |
| Motorbike trek through Devils Hill & White gate. | Approx 60 mins | $60 (2nd trek $40). Choose from Suzuki TF125cc, Yamaha XT250cc DT175cc, XR100cc, Honda 200cc. Safety gear included. |
| Kayaks | Per day | $15 per person. We have double or single Kayaks located just 5 minutes walk from the house. |
| Fishing & Snorkelling | $39 all gear included | |
| Boogie-Board surfing | FREE. We have couple of boards you can borrow. | |
| Walk to Pigs Pass and River Valley Pass |
60 – 90 mins | FREE. Just follow the signs |
| Spa Pool | FREE | |
| Organic Steam Room | FREE | |
National Forum of Motorcycle Groups
Media Release
4 October 2010
National Forum of Motorcycle Groups.
A meeting was held on 2 October 2010 in Petone, near Wellington to consider the concept of a national forum of motorcycling groups.
Ten national level motorcycling groups were represented and after discussion, it was agreed to develop a proposal to establish such a forum.
The proposed purpose of the forum will be to advocate for the interests of on-road motorcyclists, agree on common ground and establish good communication networks.
The proposal will be available to other motorcycling groups who may share the interests and concerns of those attending the meeting.
The groups represented at the meeting were: The Ulysses Club of New Zealand Inc.; Motorcycling New Zealand Inc. (MNZ), Women’s International Motorcycling Association New Zealand Division (WIMA), Motorcycle Action Group of New Zealand Inc. (MAG-NZ), BMW Owners Register Inc. of NZ (BMWOR), Buell Riders New Zealand, Gold Wing Road Riders Assn (GWRRA), New Zealand Gold Wing Riders (Inc.), New Zealand Classic Scooter Club; and Bikers Rights Organisation New Zealand (BRONZ) (Auckland) – all of whom will be consulting their respective memberships on the forum concept.
Interested groups are encouraged to contact the above for further information.
A further meeting will be convened in early 2011 to consider feedback and further action.
Ends
Government announces changes to improve safety
Government announces changes to improve safety
Motorcycle and moped safety – FAQs
“The motorcycle and moped safety proposals will require an amendment to the Land Transport (Driver Licensing) Rule. This Rule will be amended as part of the 2010/11 land transport rules programme.
The public will have a chance to have their say as part of the rules consultation process. It is expected that the public consultation on the motorcycle and moped safety proposals will occur before the end of the year.”
