Wellington Anniversary
Day 2015
As per previous years
we organised a ride to celebrate Wellington Anniversary day. Only 6 starters as
it turned out, but a good crew.
We decided to head over
to Pongaroa for lunch and travel there via Mangamaire and Eketahuna, then Route
52. We were 4 chromies and 2 plastics; Kim on his H2A, Rich on the T500, Steve on a very original looking Yamaha TX650 twin, myself on the 350 Avenger. Bruce A was riding the Great White VFR750F,
and Bruce S on his hot RZ350.
We enjoyed a good ride
over the track and through Mangamarie, then R52 to Pongaroa. We battled the coastal
breeze in parts and gave the bike’s suspensions a thorough workout. Did envy
those 80’s bikes a few times with their better suspension. A lot has been done post-earthquake
to fix up the roads, but there is still a quite a bit to go!
We arrived at the pub
just before 12 (and before the cook) and enjoyed a cold beer or two, and
eventually a generous lunch.
After lunch we plotted
a course for Pahiatua returning over the Puketoi Range. There was a stop at the
BP in Pahiatua for the few with thirsty bikes, then over the track and home.
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